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New tariffs of up to 50% from Canada went into effect this week, affecting U.S. agricultural products, including dairy. This week’s top agriculture headlines also include USDA projections for lower net farm income in 2026, rising production expenses and the latest beef and biofuel news. This week’s agriculture news hears an update on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, its impact on producers and ethanol blends reaching record levels. In the beef industry, we discuss new executive orders signed by President Donald Trump aimed at helping beef ranchers and the latest New World screwworm developments. Technology and artificial intelligence are becoming a bigger part of agriculture, with farmers and businesses using these tools to solve problems and improve efficiency. Delaney Howell talks with Danny Bernstein, founder of Reservoir, about his journey from working at Google to helping agriculture use technology and AI. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

A new USDA data modernization plan, a rancher-first initiative and the latest technology showcased at the Farm Progress Show headline today’s episode. We also look at how propane-powered generators helped supply electricity for air conditioning inside the show’s buildings. This week’s top agriculture headlines include USDA updates aimed at giving farmers and ranchers more flexibility to process and sell meat, a rancher-first initiative and a higher agricultural export forecast. We also discuss what the latest surveys indicate about farmer sentiment in August and what the EPA’s approval of small refinery exemptions means for U.S. agriculture. In this week’s interview, we speak with Michael Newland, director of agriculture business development for the Propane Education & Research Council, about how propane generators can provide reliable power for agricultural operations and construction projects while helping producers and builders manage energy costs. We also discuss a new program from PERC that is doubling funding available through the Propane Farm Research Program for farms affected by severe weather this year. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

Scrutiny over USDA beef export data, the latest developments surrounding beef imports from other countries and what the next 90 days could mean for the U.S. cattle industry are discussed on today’s episode. We also hear how one person’s joyful presence across social media is encouraging more people to get involved in agriculture. Top agriculture headlines this week include the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade dispute, with Canada set to impose new tariffs shortly after Labor Day and some duties expected to reach 50%. In the beef industry, we discuss industry organizations’ responses to President Donald Trump’s announcement last week that the U.S. could import up to 300,000 metric tons of beef over the next 90 days, along with their concerns about the move. We also discuss New World screwworm and what the phased reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border could look like in the coming weeks. Plus, we look at crop conditions, yield expectations and how markets are responding. With the Iowa State Fair in the rearview mirror and the Minnesota State Fair getting underway this week, we turn our attention to young people and their paths into agriculture. Joy Van Wyngarden’s journey was not always a straight one. She stumbled into agriculture during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since built an online following as “Joy of All Trades.” Delaney Howell caught up with Joy at the Iowa State Fair to discuss her journey into agriculture and how she is connecting with the next generation. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

Agriculture news this week spans the livestock, crop and farm equipment sectors, including the end of the Cargill beef plant strike in Colorado and a Tyson Foods beef packing plant closure in Illinois. We also look at Midwest crop conditions and harvest prospects, new tools for growers, the rise of biopesticides, trade news and harvest safety. This week’s top headlines include what a tour across the Midwest is finding when it comes to crop conditions and yield potential, along with a report projecting the global pesticides market could nearly double by 2030. National news also covers continued declines in farm equipment sales, Canada avoiding a proposed 50% tariff and what farm safety means during the National Grain and Feed Association’s Harvest Safety Week. Livestock coverage includes an analysis of what recent beef plant closures and potential closures could mean for U.S. agriculture. This week’s interview is with farmer, software developer and social media creator Grant Hilbert. Without an agriculture background, Hilbert first became interested in farming by playing farming simulation games as a kid and later streaming his gameplay on YouTube, where he built a following. That interest eventually led him into agriculture, and today he farms some of his own fields with his brother while sharing the experience across social media. Now, he has developed his own farming game, with the second version of American Farming launching in just a few days this August. He talks about his goals, his journey into agriculture and his love for the farming lifestyle. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

Farmland values are trending higher, bringing new attention to rental agreements, lease structures, and the overall agricultural economy. Today’s episode covers the latest land value reports, trade updates, Farm Bill discussions and the cattle industry’s response to the New World Screwworm threat. In today’s top agriculture headlines, we discuss renewed efforts to bring Farm Bill discussions forward in September, the latest U.S. and Canada trade conversations and new reports from the American Farm Bureau Federation and Purdue University sharing data related to farmland values. We also share insights from the American Farmland Trust on considerations for landowners and farmers, along with agriculture company earnings outlooks and additional agricultural policy developments. This week’s interview covers a new soybean herbicide from Corteva Agriscience aimed at delivering longer residual activity and improved control of larger-leaf broadleaf weeds. Eric Scherder, Ph.D., U.S. agronomy leader for herbicides and nitrogen stabilizers, shares details on the product’s development, spray timing considerations and its role in helping farmers manage weed control challenges. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

Farm policy and financial pressure are taking center stage this week as lawmakers hit another Farm Bill roadblock and producers continue navigating tight margins. Other headlines this week include improving farmer sentiment, new USDA efforts to protect the U.S. cattle industry from New World screwworm and growing ethanol opportunities in Asian markets. This week's interview is with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. He joins us to discuss the current state of agricultural transportation, challenges facing barge, rail and truck movement, and how transportation infrastructure can impact grain marketing and farm profitability as harvest approaches. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

Agriculture's top stories this week include the latest on crop conditions, livestock markets and several important USDA updates for farmers and ranchers. This week's headlines include the phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports, new opportunities for U.S. pork exports to Japan, and the latest recommendations for scouting western bean cutworm. We also cover important USDA program deadlines, declining fertilizer prices, and how changing consumer demand is creating new opportunities for dairy producers. This week's interviews were recorded at Corteva's Media Day, where Ag News Daily Team Members Delaney and Josie heard Dr. Dave Bubeck, global breeding alliances lead, to reflect on 100 years of Pioneer and how breeding innovation continues to shape modern agriculture. They also spoke with Trent Brisby, agronomy innovation marketing manager, about practical strategies for protecting yield throughout the growing season. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

Agriculture's top stories this week include new USDA investments, updates from Washington and the latest on crop conditions as the growing season continues. This week's headlines include a new American Farm Bureau Federation analysis projecting another year of financial challenges for row crop producers, the latest on tariffs and global grain supplies, USDA investments in meat processing and agricultural innovation, and a request for $11.1 billion in emergency farm assistance. This week's interview is with Dr. Alison Robertson, professor of plant pathology and microbiology and Extension field crops pathologist at Iowa State University. She joins us to discuss current disease pressure in corn and soybeans, what growers should be scouting for in the weeks ahead, and how weather conditions could influence disease development as the growing season continues. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

Agriculture's top headlines this week focus on the policy decisions, trade developments and market forces influencing producers as the growing season continues. Additional headlines include Corn Congress in Washington D.C., where growers are advocating for new demand and trade opportunities, along with China's latest soybean import figures and proposed EPA changes to diesel engine regulations. We also cover ag labor reform, water infrastructure legislation and the latest crop progress report. This week's interview is with Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist at StoneX, who joins Delaney Howell at the NAFB Summer Showcase to discuss the latest developments in the grain markets. They break down the factors influencing recent price fluctuations, what has changed over the past several weeks, and what producers should keep an eye on as the growing season continues. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

Top agriculture headlines this week include the start of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement review process and updates from the field as the growing season reaches a critical stage. Farmer sentiment weakened in June as high input costs continued to pressure producers. Today’s episode also covers what the USMCA review process could mean for North American trade, the latest on New World screwworm and what growers should be watching as corn enters reproductive stages. This week's interview is with Mitchell Hora, founder and CEO of Continuum Ag, who breaks down the USDA's long-awaited guidance for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. He explains what the final rules mean for farmers, how carbon intensity scores may unlock new revenue opportunities, which conservation practices qualify and what producers should do now as biofuel companies prepare to roll out participation programs. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

Top agriculture headlines this week include the Senate's Farm Bill draft, trade developments that could lead to impacting U.S. exports and the latest updates from the field. The Senate released its long-awaited Farm Bill draft this week, marking the first major step toward reauthorizing the legislation in nearly three years. This week's headlines also include new developments in global trade, as a proposed agreement with Iran could create additional export opportunities for U.S. corn, soybeans and wheat. We'll also cover the latest crop conditions, growing disease pressure across the Corn Belt, New World screwworm response efforts and other stories impacting agriculture as producers head into the heart of the growing season. This week’s interview features Duane Stateler, immediate past president of the National Pork Producers Council and an Ohio pork producer. He discusses the ongoing debate surrounding California’s Proposition 12, how it continues to create challenges for U.S. pork producers and what the industry is watching as Congress works through the Farm Bill. Stateler also shares the producer perspective on why a federal solution remains a priority for the pork industry. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

This week’s agriculture headlines include trade negotiations, New World screwworm concerns and crop conditions, followed by a conversation on the future of renewable fuels. Top agriculture headlines this week include reports of rootless corn across parts of the Midwest, updates on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement negotiations and growing concerns over New World screwworm as states tighten livestock movement requirements. We also cover the latest on a pending Supreme Court ruling involving Roundup, progress toward reducing hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico, Iowa's successful containment of a pseudorabies outbreak and several other policy developments impacting agriculture. Today’s interview features Kurt Kovarik, vice president of federal affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance America. He joins the show to discuss continued growth in biodiesel and renewable diesel production, the updated 45ZCF-GREET model and what EPA's proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and 2027 could mean for farmers and the future of renewable fuels. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

As New World screwworm cases spread beyond Texas, agriculture is also watching trade developments, export demand and shifting weather patterns that could impact the growing season ahead. This week's agricultural headlines reflect a mix of challenges and opportunities, from heightened awareness of crop pests and disease risks to continued strength in select export markets. Trade discussions remain active, while new research highlights differences in corn production costs between the United States and Brazil. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is facing scrutiny following its decision to eliminate the agency’s seed competition team. This week’s interview highlights efforts to improve both animal and human well-being in agriculture. The conversation focuses on physical and emotional health within farm teams, hearing from Heather Fowler, director of producer and public health at the National Pork Board, and Darrell Hemker, associate director of safety with The Maschhoffs. From strengthening on-farm safety culture to recognizing when it is time to ask for help, the discussion emphasizes resources and tips to support producers both on and off the farm. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

From New World Screwworm to federal regulatory updates, livestock health and policy issues remain top priorities for agricultural producers. This week's agriculture news includes strong crop progress across the Midwest, declining farmer sentiment tied to rising input costs, and USDA preparations following the first U.S. detection of New World Screwworm in decades. Additional stories cover EPA efforts to develop a more durable Waters of the United States rule, legal challenges surrounding atrazine standards, expanded opportunities for ARC and PLC base acres and tariff reductions on agricultural equipment. In this week's interview, Greg Brophy, a fourth-generation Colorado farmer, former state senator and board member of the Renewable Energy Farmers of America, discusses how wind and solar projects are affecting rural communities. He gives insight into how Renewable Energy Farmers of America helps producers navigate renewable energy opportunities. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

Planting progress remains ahead of average across much of the Midwest as producers continue monitoring grain markets, rising transportation costs and world livestock headlines. This week’s agriculture news includes strong planting progress across much of the Corn Belt, updated crop budget projections showing improved grain price outlooks and growing concerns surrounding rising transportation costs along the Mississippi River. Additional stories include the latest USDA Cattle on Feed Report, livestock health concerns tied to Theileria detections in Nebraska and ongoing debate surrounding Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed pipeline route changes in Iowa. As application season continues, there are several tips to keep in mind as crops move through the growing season. In this week's interview, Jeff Moon, market development specialist with Corteva Agriscience, shares nitrogen management tips, including why in-season applications can be a useful tool and what growers should consider when making application decisions this year. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

Strong planting progress continues across much of the Corn Belt as new China trade agreements and John Deere’s right-to-repair settlement remain top issues across the agriculture sector. This week’s agriculture headlines include new U.S. and China trade agreements expected to boost demand for American commodities, along with continued discussion over year-round E15 sales and biofuel policy. Crop news includes the latest USDA Crop Progress report showing corn and soybean planting remaining ahead of average pace across much of the Midwest. Additional headlines include preliminary approval of John Deere’s right-to-repair settlement, efforts to expand U.S. corn access into African markets and new pork trade restrictions tied to recent pseudorabies detections in U.S. swine herds. Today’s interview includes a market update with Ted Seifried, vice president and chief market strategist at Zaner Ag Hedge, discussing where commodity markets currently stand — especially wheat — along with the latest developments involving China following reports released over the weekend. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

Rapid planting progress continues across much of the Corn Belt as farmers also navigate tightening fertilizer supplies, shifting trade developments, and ongoing weather concerns heading deeper into the 2026 growing season. This week’s agriculture headlines include the latest USDA Crop Progress report showing corn and soybean planting continuing ahead of the five-year average across much of the Midwest. Weather updates focus on improving planting conditions following recent frost concerns, while hotter and drier conditions continue stressing winter wheat in parts of the Plains. Other headlines include President Donald Trump delaying planned action tied to beef imports, a federal trade court ruling against the administration’s global tariff policy and fertilizer markets tightening as global supply concerns continue driving volatility for key crop nutrients. Additional stories include updates on nationwide E15 legislation, a new biofuels partnership between Bayer Crop Science and bp focused on camelina production, new EPA conservation grant funding and Smithfield Foods releasing its latest sustainability report. Today’s interview is with Ag News Daily summer intern Josie Kelly. She is a junior at Iowa State University studying Agricultural & Rural Policy Studies alongside Public Relations. In today’s conversation, she shares more about her background, interests in agriculture and what she is looking forward to this summer with the Ag News Daily team. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

New surveys show farmer sentiment declining, while federal and state leaders continue debating crop protection tools, all discussed in today’s episode. This week’s agriculture headlines include the latest findings from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer and the Rural Mainstreet Index on farmer sentiment. Crop news includes the brand unveiling for Corteva Agriscience’s planned seed and genetics spinoff company, the Environmental Protection Agency releasing a draft fungicide strategy and the National Corn Growers Association expanding its yield contest with a new pilot category for short-season corn growers. In livestock news, Iowa has confirmed cases of pseudorabies virus (PRV), marking the first known case in U.S. commercial swine since the disease was eradicated in 2004. Other headlines include the launch of an investigation into the nation’s four largest meatpackers over potential antitrust violations, along with efforts by agricultural organizations recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Today’s interview focuses on crop protection tools and the growing policy debate surrounding pesticides at both the federal and state levels with the executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance Elizabeth Burns-Thompson. Although a pesticide labeling provision was ultimately not included in the farm bill, the proposal would have reaffirmed that, under FIFRA, the EPA is the sole authority for pesticide labeling and packaging requirements. She discusses what farmers should know about the latest ag policy discussions, as well as the organization’s newest report on the farm economy and what they are hearing from producers across the country. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

Agriculture news on today’s show highlights farm bill progress and an emerging crop that could offer farmers a new revenue stream while complementing corn and soybeans. This week’s agriculture headlines break down wins for farmers in the latest House-approved farm bill, including a Proposition 12 fix for pork producers. However, year-round sales of E15 were not included, marking a disappointment for the biofuels industry. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration. In other ag policy news, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments this week in a case examining whether federal law under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act preempts state-level lawsuits involving products like glyphosate and cancer warning requirements, an issue with potential implications for row crop growers. USDA updates this week include new steps aimed at easing rising fertilizer costs, along with the latest on avian bird flu vaccine development. Today’s interview is with Novel Oilseeds Program Manager Anna Teeter, who discusses winter camelina. Planted in the fall and harvested the following summer, this winter annual oilseed is designed to fit between traditional crops like corn and soybeans rather than replace them, allowing farmers to increase production on the same acres. It is gaining attention as a diversification option tied to growing renewable fuels markets. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

Naomi Blohm is here for another #MarketMonday! We continue to watch tension between Russia and Ukraine, South American crop, and more.

We are talking markets today with Ted Seifried! Besides the usually "is a hotdog a sandwich" debate, we talk about the hype about the acreage shift, tomorrow's WASDE report, and more.

Darin Newsom is on for this week's #MarketMonday episode! We discuss the soybean basis, harvest lows, corn demand, and more.

On this #MarketMonday with Naomi Blohm, we talk about crop conditions and harvest, old crop ending stocks, fertilizer costs, and the JBS plant fire.

Jim McCormick from AgMarket.Net is here for #MarketMonday! We discuss the impact Hurricane Ida had on the markets, the demand outlook, and more.

Ted Seifried is joining us from the road today as he kicks of this year's Pro Farmer Crop Tour! Tune in and bear with us as we talk to Ted about what he is seeing in the field and, of course, break down market news.

Ted Seifried of the Zaner Group is back for #MarketMonday! We dissect today's WASDE, short-run weather, the upcoming Pro Farmer crop tour, and more.

Elaine Kub is on for another #MarketMonday episode! This time, we are talking about "beans in the teens", crop conditions and weather, lean hog movements, and more.

We're back to chat markets with Darin Newsom! Darin sat down to talk to us about weather and crop conditions, cattle margins, comparing the lean hog market to the lumber market, and more.

Tommy Grisafi joins us for this #MarketMonday episode! Along with Tommy, we discuss the EPA news and its impact on the market, new crop corn, the home market, and more.

Angie Setzer is back for yet another #MarketMonday conversation! The Goddess of Grain joins us to talk about weather, crop conditions, wheat harvest expectations, and more.

Naomi Blohm is on the podcast once again! We're chatting all about market movements today. Specifically, we look at the current relationship between corn and wheat, Brazilian Second Safrinha corn crop numbers, weather, and more.

Ted Seifried is back on the podcast for another #MarketMonday episode! This week, we're talking about China's recent purchases, the growing season, the disconnect between cattle and beef prices, and more.

Regular podcast guest Darin Newsom is on this week for #MarketMonday! Darin discusses the lumber markets, what's causing this much movement in the markets, the highs in lean hogs, and more.

Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net joins us for #MarketMonday! To no surprise, we talk about weather. We're also talking about world wheat supply, the lumber market, soybean numbers, and more.

Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing is here to discuss markets! With lots going on in the markets, we sit down to go through expectations in the month of March, bullishness, winter wheat, and more.

Angie Setzer, aka Goddess of Grain, is here for another #MarketMonday conversation! Angie joins us in talking about WASDE expectations, Russia's wheat export tax, and lots more.

Darin Newsom is here yet again for a #MarketMonday conversation. This time we discuss the forward curve in the soybean market, long liquidation, livestock numbers and more.

Matt Bennett has been gone for some time. But, he's back for another #MarketMonday episode! Matt is talking about the December WASDE expectations, the fluctuation of the live cattle market, and more.

Darin Newsom is back to talk markets with us! Darin is saying bullish, bullish, bullish. Tune in to find out what markets he's talking about.

Ted Seifried of the Zaner Group is back on for a #MarketMonday conversation! We are talking about the presidency, the U.S. dollar, and more market news.

Angie Setzer is back! We are chatting markets with Angie. Tune in to hear more about Australian crop, wheat updates, drought effects and more.

Today we are talking to Ted Seifried about markets. We discuss the elections impact on the dollar, trade expectations, wheat and more!

Ted Seifried joins the podcast once again to talk about what's moving the markets today.

For our #MarketMonday episode, we are joined by Matt Bennett from agmarket.net. He talks with us about the future for the ethanol market, trade expectations for stocks, and more.

On today's #MarketMonday episode we are joined in our market discussion by Ted Seifried, Chief Market Strategist of Zaner Ag Hedge. With Ted, we talk all things markets and the weakness in the U.S. dollar.

Follow along as we talk markets with Angie Setzer, Vice President of Grain for Citizens, LLC. We discuss finishing planting season, the possibilities of swapping corn acres for bean acres, and more #MarketMonday news. Keep up with Angie on Twitter @goddessofgrain.

Tommy Grisafi joins us today to talk risk and futures.