AgDay Podcast
by Farm Journal
On the air for more than a quarter century, AgDay, each weekday morning for one half hour, covers all aspects of the country experience. Along with providing the nation’s farmers and ranchers with the latest news, weather and business headlines, AgDay reaches out to EVERY household telling the fascinating story of American agriculture. From amber waves of grain in Kansas to a sea of cotton in the Delta…from the bountiful orchards of Florida to the cranberry bogs of Wisconsin…AgDay covers the people and places responsible for the agri-products that make America a special place to raise a family and make a living. “The Country Experience” — the nation’s only syndicated daily television program focused on agriculture and rural America.
Episodes
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AgDay 10/29/26
Our latest installment in our Ag Vote 2026 coverage: Several candidates in the midterms could add agriculture voices to Congress. Also covering why high fuel prices are likely to squeeze basis levels.
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AgDay 10/28/26
AgDay makes its last stop on our Harvest Your Independence Tour with a look at harvest and yields in Minnesota. Plus, the Trump administration continues to pour new investments into the beef industry. A $382 million investment was announced on the campaign trail Monday.
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AgDay 10/27/26
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service says a processing error in its September Crop Production Report resulted in inaccurate corn ear counts and yield estimates for Nebraska and Kansas. The issue also led to a slight adjustment in the national corn yield estimate. However, USDA…
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AgDay 10/26/26
U.S. government assistance to farmers is expected to reach a record $55.4 billion in 2026 as producers continue to feel the impact of tariffs and elevated input costs tied to global conflicts. That total includes the new $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program. And it appears Congress may not be...
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AgDay 10/23/26
The White House administration rolls out a $1.3 billion investment to shore up America’s fertilizer industry, plus a case of New World Screwworm is discovered in an elk on a game ranch in Texas.
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AgDay 10/22/26
Farm Journal continues its look at Ag Vote 2026 with a preview focusing on the prominent voices for agriculture wrapping up their tenure in Congress. Plus, we take a look at a new USDA initiative that addresses the cash cattle market.
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AgDay 10/21/26
While on the midterm campaign trail in Kansas, the President said USDA would provide relief to farmers squeezed by soaring diesel prices. USDA will tap into Commodity Credit Corporation funds for the Harvest Fuel Relief Program, and it will be similar to the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program.
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AgDay 10/20/26
Diesel prices remain persistently high, with the national average on Monday at $6.32, according to AAA, down just over 20 cents from the record high of $6.53 set on Sept. 22. Despite efforts by the Trump administration to lower prices for farmers, they’ve seen little relief.
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AgDay 10/19/26
We are two weeks away from the mid-term elections and agriculture has plenty at stake. From the cost of fuel and fertilizer to the future of the farm bill, tariffs and trade, the agenda for the next couple of years Is packed with important items. Clinton Griffiths is following who represents your...
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AgDay 10/16/26
The ARC and PLC farm program payment rates for 2025 have finally been released. Farmers have been waiting since Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill for this critical $16 billion lifeline. But while relief is on the way, it may be less than expected for some.
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AgDay 10/15/26
On Tuesday, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the release of the proposed rule, Reallocation of Additional 2025 Small Refinery Exemptions. As we reported in August, the EPA granted 29 backlogged blending waivers from 2025 but said it would preserve the Renewable Fuel Standard to avoid…
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AgDay 10/14/26
This week's Crop Progress Report puts the corn harvest at 33%, six percentage points behind the five-year average but a 10-point improvement from last week. Farmers in northwest Iowa saw near-record corn and soybean yields last year, and producer Matt McCarthy says early yields this fall are...
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AgDay 10/13/26
Farmers are questioning how Nebraska's corn yield estimate jumped 11 bushels per acre from September to October, helping push the national average to a record 181.2 bushels per acre and sending corn prices sharply lower
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AgDay 10/12/26
USDA provided a huge gut punch to the corn market on Friday with its yield forecast in the October crop production and WASDE Report.
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AgDay 10/09/26
Yield is clearly the focus of Friday's WASDE report, especially given the impact of September's record rainfall in states such as Iowa. Average trade estimates remain somewhat conservative, and if USDA confirms those expectations, the report could disappoint the market, particularly for corn....
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AgDay 10/08/26
September's excessive rainfall has delayed soybean harvest across the western Corn Belt. Iowa is running 33% behind normal, while Nebraska is lagging by 25%. The wet conditions may be trimming yields and contributing to quality issues, creating additional harvest complications and marketing...
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AgDay 10/07/26
The president’s executive order on emergency tax relief for diesel fuel eases restrictions on the use of red-dyed diesel, which is exempt from the federal excise tax, in on-road vehicles without penalty. The move is expected to lower prices by an average of 24.4 cents per gallon. But how much…
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AgDay 10/06/26
There has already been some relief in diesel prices following the release of emergency diesel stocks over the next four months. While prices have at least stopped rising, it remains uncertain how much further they may fall. Additionally, many farmers secured their diesel supplies before harvest…
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AgDay 10/05/26
It's not just Iowa, many areas of the western Corn Belt have been hit by record rains the last month as a result of El Nino driven weather patterns. Not only has the excessive rain delayed harvest, but farmers are also seeing standability issues and increased disease pressure which has cut yield,...
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AgDay 10/02/26
While many important Titles of the farm bill were handled in the One Big Beautiful Bill there are some key titles that expired and need renewal. Chairs of the House and Senate Ag Committees are hoping to get a permanent farm bill across the finish line before year end, with some other important...
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AgDay 10/01/26
The Secretary of State stops at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. An Illinois dairy family wins a prestigious award at the Expo — and that award is extra special, as the family rallies to overcome a traumatic health injury.
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AgDay 09/30/26
The American Soybean Association expressed disappointment that U.S. soybeans did not see the cut in China's 10% reciprocal tariffs like other ag goods. So far China has bought over half of their soybean commitments for this year. But as farmers start harvesting that crop they're counting on…
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AgDay 09/29/26
Details on the deal with China released: China did cut the 10% reciprocal tariffs on all ag goods, even soybean products like meal and oil. However, soybeans were notably absent from the detailed plan to cut tariffs as a leverage tool for future talks. Plus, China failed to provide details on the...
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AgDay 09/28/26
Farmers in the Southwestern U.S. devasted by record heat and drought this season are finally seeing a change in the weather pattern. While this year's crop is a disaster, the moisture is coming at the right time for them to plant hard red winter wheat and when combined with strong crop insurance...
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AgDay 09/25/26
President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. with a lot of fanfare. The real question is what's being decided underneath the pomp and circumstance.
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AgDay 09/24/26
While harvest pace nationally was ahead of average this week at 13% on corn and 12% on soybeans, it doesn't tell the whole story. Currently farmers in the Southern Midwest are running 15% to 25% ahead of normal due to hot dry conditions, while farmers in the western Midwest are starting to fall...
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AgDay 09/23/26
The markets are watching the U.S. China Summit, plus President Trump's meetings with Ukraine President Zelensky and Iran officials with hopes of an end to both the Iran and Black Sea conflicts. Just the prospects for peace in Trump's speech at the U.N General Assembly weighed on energy, wheat and...
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AgDay 09/22/26
With U.S. average price for diesel a record $6.51 on Monday, Congress and the administration are feverishly looking at ways to provide relief. Lawmakers have floated ideas including a federal gas-tax holiday or a ban on diesel exports. But could Congress get the legislation passed or could it...
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AgDay 09/21/26
All eyes are on the outcome of the U.S.-China Summit this week and an extension of the one-year trade truce. Market sources say this Summit represents one of the tougher negotiations looking at rare earth minerals, chips and agriculture.
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AgDay 09/18/26
The cattle industry is dealing with an aging ownership base, not enough skilled help and questions about who's next in line to take over the operation. The generational gap is widening and it's a real threat to the cattle industry and herd size long term if not addressed.
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AgDay 09/17/26
Diesel prices have hit record highs every day for more than a week. The timing couldn't be worse for farmers with harvest ramping up.
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AgDay 09/16/26
The loss of 3,000 head of packing capacity at the Joslin, Illinois, plant along with the other plants that have closed this year is taking away producers most important tool in cash cattle market negotiations.
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AgDay 09/15/26
The latest State of the Beef Industry insights reveal a rare paradox for U.S. beef producers: Historic profitability and strong demand are clashing with persistent drought, labor shortages, rising input costs and political threats.
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AgDay 09/14/26
USDA did confirm lower corn yields in the September WASDE but there were no big fireworks as it was in line with expectations and largely priced in. Michelle Rook reports.
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AgDay 09/11/26
Brother and Daughter of Pilot who Died on 9-11 Remember Him in the Place He Loved Best: On the Farm
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AgDay 09/10/26
President Donald Trump has escalated the trade war against Canada. He is now directing GSA and USTR to take $50 billion worth of Canadian goods off the market. Michelle Rook is finding out how this impacts the American farmer.
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AgDay 09/09/26
Cattle producers are trying to make sense of two executive orders from the President.
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AgDay 09/08/26
Drought and relentless late season heat are taking a toll on U.S. crop production, harvest and even new crop planting efforts.
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AgDay 09/04/26
Diesel prices keep jumping day-by-day, closing in on the last record set in 2022.
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AgDay 09/03/26
We're hearing from farmers after USDA announced its modernization plan. Michelle Rook spoke to an Iowa farmer-- who got the chance to share his suggestions with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
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AgDay 09/02/26
Reaction is mixed to the decision to change small refinery exemptions.
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AgDay 09/01/26
Another plan is unveiled by the federal government aimed at cutting beef prices for Americans.
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AgDay 08/31/26
Diesel prices continue to surge as harvest approaches, and experts don't expect relief anytime soon.
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AgDay 08/28/26
Trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada are escalating, plus the President doubles down on his 90-day beef import plan by signing a proclamation.
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AgDay 08/27/26
A new fertilizer plant is slated for Louisiana. It would be the first plant of its kind built in the U.S. since 1984.
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AgDay 08/26/26
Farmers hit by recent storms in the Midwest need to move from damage assessment to thinking about harvest. Plus another worry, red crown rot is now popping up in random plots.
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AgDay 08/25/26
Cattle news developing on several fronts; several hundred head of cattle from Mexico have now entered the U.S., as the first port in a phased reopening happened Monday and the President's new plan to lower domestic beef prices is upsetting American ranchers.
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AgDay 08/24/26
The southern border is reopening to livestock on Monday. We're talking to a cattleman in Arizona about the protocol in place. And we have the final tally of yields from the 2026 Pro Farmer Crop Tour.
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AgDay 08/21/26
We have our findings from the fourth and final day of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour! The corn and soybean conditions our crews found before meeting up in Rochester, Minnesota. And — a second case of new world screwworm has been reported near a border reopening site.
About this show
On the air for more than a quarter century, AgDay, each weekday morning for one half hour, covers all aspects of the country experience. Along with providing the nation’s farmers and ranchers with the latest news, weather and business headlines, AgDay reaches out to EVERY household telling the fascinating story of American agriculture. From amber waves of grain in Kansas to a sea of cotton in the Delta…from the bountiful orchards of Florida to the cranberry bogs of Wisconsin…AgDay covers the people and places responsible for the agri-products that make America a special place to raise a family and make a living. “The Country Experience” — the nation’s only syndicated daily television program focused on agriculture and rural America.
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