February 14, 2025: Proposed Ag Legislation, Mental Health Resources and This Week’s Top Ag News

In today’s episode, stay informed on key agricultural policy updates alongside the top ag headlines from the past week. Learn about available mental health resources for farmers from Purdue University Extension and get the latest agriculture weather and market updates. This week’s headlines cover important considerations for crop insurance, insights from the recent House Ag hearing on the “Economic Crisis in Farm Country,” a pause on certain agriculture-related funding and bipartisan legislation gaining traction. Plus, we explore updates on ag chemical pricing from Farmers Business Network and the latest on avian influenza. Today’s interview is with Tim Dahl, a regional sales manager at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.. He shares expert insights on drainage and water retention, discussing how farmers can efficiently manage water resources amid high input costs. He also talks about the current sentiment around tiling and optimal timing. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!