['Industry leaders shared key agriculture learnings from 2025 and how those lessons can be applied to the year ahead on today’s show. This episode also features coverage from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention, plus the latest headlines across agriculture.\n\nAgriculture news this week includes new details on a major railroad merger and why it matters for soybean growers, positive reactions from ag groups to the newly proposed Waters of the United States definition and China purchasing one million tons of soybeans. We also cover a recent report showing ag lenders expect only about half of U.S. farm borrowers to turn a profit in 2025, along with a look at rising food costs heading into Thanksgiving and what that means for farmers.\n\nToday’s show features many conversations with agriculture leaders, including a panel discussion on ag markets. One conversation is with StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville, who shares insight on global and domestic fertilizer trends and what they mean for farmers. He also discusses fertilizer-related news highlighted last week by President Donald Trump.\n\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!', 'Industry leaders shared key agriculture learnings from 2025 and how those lessons can be applied to the year ahead on today’s show. This episode also features coverage from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention, plus the latest headlines across agriculture.\n\nAgriculture news this week includes new details on a major railroad merger and why it matters for soybean growers, positive reactions from ag groups to the newly proposed Waters of the United States definition and China purchasing one million tons of soybeans. We also cover a recent report showing ag lenders expect only about half of U.S. farm borrowers to turn a profit in 2025, along with a look at rising food costs heading into Thanksgiving and what that means for farmers.\n\nToday’s show features many conversations with agriculture leaders, including a panel discussion on ag markets. One conversation is with StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville, who shares insight on global and domestic fertilizer trends and what they mean for farmers. He also discusses fertilizer-related news highlighted last week by President Donald Trump.\n\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!']

['Trade in both the crop and livestock sectors is discussed on this week’s episode, along with top agriculture headlines from across the nation.\n\nAgriculture news this week includes what the federal government’s reopening means for farmers and how the shift may affect hemp growers. The USDA announced new progress in preventing New World screwworm from entering the U.S., as well as updated plans to support dairy farmers in the year ahead. Additional headlines highlight President Donald Trump’s call for the Department of Justice to investigate potential anticompetitive practices in the U.S. meatpacking industry and new data on cover crop usage.\n\nTrade conversations continue on today’s show with updates from the crop sector, followed by insight on the livestock side from U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom. He discusses global demand for U.S. pork and beef in 2025, priorities heading into 2026, the difference in export numbers with and without China, and the challenges and opportunities shaping trade access.\n\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!', 'Trade in both the crop and livestock sectors is discussed on this week’s episode, along with top agriculture headlines from across the nation.\n\nAgriculture news this week includes what the federal government’s reopening means for farmers and how the shift may affect hemp growers. The USDA announced new progress in preventing New World screwworm from entering the U.S., as well as updated plans to support dairy farmers in the year ahead. Additional headlines highlight President Donald Trump’s call for the Department of Justice to investigate potential anticompetitive practices in the U.S. meatpacking industry and new data on cover crop usage.\n\nTrade conversations continue on today’s show with updates from the crop sector, followed by insight on the livestock side from U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom. He discusses global demand for U.S. pork and beef in 2025, priorities heading into 2026, the difference in export numbers with and without China, and the challenges and opportunities shaping trade access.\n\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!']

['This week’s agriculture news covers everything from trade and tariffs to farmer sentiment and land values.\n\nThe U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on the legality of tariffs imposed on nearly every U.S. trading partner during President Trump’s administration. Meanwhile, updates continue on the China and U.S. trade deal and what it could mean for soybean growers. Despite the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Labor Department confirmed its Office of Foreign Labor Certification will resume processing H-2A agricultural labor applications. A new national coalition, Grow It Here, has also launched to spotlight the nation’s farm labor shortage. Plus, we break down the latest farmer sentiment from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer and the Rural Mainstreet Index.\n\nThis week’s interview features David Whitaker, auctioneer and real estate broker with Whitaker Marketing Group. He shares insight on late 2025 land values, generational buying and selling trends and how more land is making its way onto the market.\n\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!', 'This week’s agriculture news covers everything from trade and tariffs to farmer sentiment and land values.\n\nThe U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on the legality of tariffs imposed on nearly every U.S. trading partner during President Trump’s administration. Meanwhile, updates continue on the China and U.S. trade deal and what it could mean for soybean growers. Despite the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Labor Department confirmed its Office of Foreign Labor Certification will resume processing H-2A agricultural labor applications. A new national coalition, Grow It Here, has also launched to spotlight the nation’s farm labor shortage. Plus, we break down the latest farmer sentiment from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer and the Rural Mainstreet Index.\n\nThis week’s interview features David Whitaker, auctioneer and real estate broker with Whitaker Marketing Group. He shares insight on late 2025 land values, generational buying and selling trends and how more land is making its way onto the market.\n\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!']

['History of importing beef and whether it has worked from the cattle industry’s perspective is discussed in today’s Ag News Daily interview. Plus the latest in markets, crops, weather and livestock news across the country.\n\nAgriculture news this week includes both wins and missed opportunities in trade. China purchased its first three cargoes of U.S. soybeans this week and announced intentions to buy 12 million metric tons before year-end. Additional headlines include the Senate pushing back on President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, how the latest Federal Reserve rate cut could impact farm borrowing costs, and what it all means for agriculture.\n\nThis week’s interview hears insight from Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. He shares whether the latest policy intentions have surprised the association, if importing beef lowers grocery prices, and the organization’s top federal priorities for the year ahead. \n\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!', 'History of importing beef and whether it has worked from the cattle industry’s perspective is discussed in today’s Ag News Daily interview. Plus the latest in markets, crops, weather and livestock news across the country.\n\nAgriculture news this week includes both wins and missed opportunities in trade. China purchased its first three cargoes of U.S. soybeans this week and announced intentions to buy 12 million metric tons before year-end. Additional headlines include the Senate pushing back on President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, how the latest Federal Reserve rate cut could impact farm borrowing costs, and what it all means for agriculture.\n\nThis week’s interview hears insight from Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. He shares whether the latest policy intentions have surprised the association, if importing beef lowers grocery prices, and the organization’s top federal priorities for the year ahead. \n\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!']

['This week’s agriculture news highlights harvest progress across the Midwest and the latest developments following President Trump’s recent comments about plans to import beef to lower prices. The conversation continues with the administration’s report released Wednesday, sparking strong reactions from cattle producers and farm groups nationwide.\n\nThis week’s show covers agriculture news across the sector including crops, cattle and dairy. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the reopening of Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide to release more than $3 billion in delayed funding to support farmers. Meanwhile, producers are voicing concerns over the administration’s beef import proposal, one of three new priorities aimed at addressing high beef prices. We’ll also share updates on the growing momentum for year-round E15 access, insights from the Farmer Business Network’s 2026 Crop Protection Market Report, and new developments in the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute over soybeans.\n\nFor this week’s interview, Wyffels Hybrids Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp joins the podcast with a harvest update. He discusses field observations, disease pressure, how fungicides made a difference this season, and how Wyffels’ new harvest reporting tools are keeping farmers informed despite the lack of federal Crop Progress Reports due to the government shutdown.\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!', 'This week’s agriculture news highlights harvest progress across the Midwest and the latest developments following President Trump’s recent comments about plans to import beef to lower prices. The conversation continues with the administration’s report released Wednesday, sparking strong reactions from cattle producers and farm groups nationwide.\n\nThis week’s show covers agriculture news across the sector including crops, cattle and dairy. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the reopening of Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide to release more than $3 billion in delayed funding to support farmers. Meanwhile, producers are voicing concerns over the administration’s beef import proposal, one of three new priorities aimed at addressing high beef prices. We’ll also share updates on the growing momentum for year-round E15 access, insights from the Farmer Business Network’s 2026 Crop Protection Market Report, and new developments in the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute over soybeans.\n\nFor this week’s interview, Wyffels Hybrids Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp joins the podcast with a harvest update. He discusses field observations, disease pressure, how fungicides made a difference this season, and how Wyffels’ new harvest reporting tools are keeping farmers informed despite the lack of federal Crop Progress Reports due to the government shutdown.\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!']

['This week on Ag News Daily, the latest reports cover a wide range of stories across agriculture from policy and markets to equipment sales and international trade.\nThis week’s agriculture news highlights what farm groups are urging Congress to address as the federal government shutdown enters its 17th day. Trade developments continue as an upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly back on the schedule. Meanwhile, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers released its latest report showing that U.S. tractor sales, while down overall, are beginning to show signs of recovery in September. Additional headlines include ongoing challenges for specialty crop producers, a lawsuit settlement requiring Tyson Foods and Cargill to pay claims over alleged beef price fixing, and turkey prices that could play a major role in Thanksgiving spending this year.\nThis week’s interview with Angie Setzer, partner at Consus Ag Consulting LLC. The discussion focuses on the continuing challenges of losing China as a key U.S. soybean customer, what farm groups might be overlooking compared to the last U.S.-China trade war, and her take on this year’s potentially smaller crop and the potential impacts on growers. \nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!', 'This week on Ag News Daily, the latest reports cover a wide range of stories across agriculture from policy and markets to equipment sales and international trade.\nThis week’s agriculture news highlights what farm groups are urging Congress to address as the federal government shutdown enters its 17th day. Trade developments continue as an upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly back on the schedule. Meanwhile, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers released its latest report showing that U.S. tractor sales, while down overall, are beginning to show signs of recovery in September. Additional headlines include ongoing challenges for specialty crop producers, a lawsuit settlement requiring Tyson Foods and Cargill to pay claims over alleged beef price fixing, and turkey prices that could play a major role in Thanksgiving spending this year.\nThis week’s interview with Angie Setzer, partner at Consus Ag Consulting LLC. The discussion focuses on the continuing challenges of losing China as a key U.S. soybean customer, what farm groups might be overlooking compared to the last U.S.-China trade war, and her take on this year’s potentially smaller crop and the potential impacts on growers. \nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!']

['This week’s agriculture news highlights the ongoing impacts of the federal government shutdown, positive updates in state ag policy, and conversations within the dairy industry.\n\nAgriculture headlines this week include the suspension of USDA reports due to the government shutdown, California’s official approval of E15 fuel sales, updates on national biofuel plans and soybean tariffs, and how low Mississippi River levels could influence crop pricing. We also cover the latest CME/Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer results on farmer sentiment, a lawsuit moving forward that challenges USDA’s electronic identification (EID) tag requirements, the new wage rate rule for the H-2A program now in effect and celebrations for both National Co-op Month and National Farmer’s Day!\nToday’s first interview is with Elizabeth De Vries-Dykstra and Bram DeVries of 4-D Ag Fashion and World discussing the state of the dairy industry and why high-visibility (HI-VES) workwear is becoming increasingly important for farms and insurance purposes. They also share insight into whether farmers are still investing in equipment and facility upgrades\nAnother conversation on today’s episode is with Suzanne Fanning, Chief Marketing Officer for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. She highlights the state’s checkoff latest campaign, aiming to strengthen the connection between consumers, farmers and the people behind dairy products.\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!', 'This week’s agriculture news highlights the ongoing impacts of the federal government shutdown, positive updates in state ag policy, and conversations within the dairy industry.\n\nAgriculture headlines this week include the suspension of USDA reports due to the government shutdown, California’s official approval of E15 fuel sales, updates on national biofuel plans and soybean tariffs, and how low Mississippi River levels could influence crop pricing. We also cover the latest CME/Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer results on farmer sentiment, a lawsuit moving forward that challenges USDA’s electronic identification (EID) tag requirements, the new wage rate rule for the H-2A program now in effect and celebrations for both National Co-op Month and National Farmer’s Day!\nToday’s first interview is with Elizabeth De Vries-Dykstra and Bram DeVries of 4-D Ag Fashion and World discussing the state of the dairy industry and why high-visibility (HI-VES) workwear is becoming increasingly important for farms and insurance purposes. They also share insight into whether farmers are still investing in equipment and facility upgrades\nAnother conversation on today’s episode is with Suzanne Fanning, Chief Marketing Officer for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. She highlights the state’s checkoff latest campaign, aiming to strengthen the connection between consumers, farmers and the people behind dairy products.\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!']

['This week’s agriculture news covers the impact of the government shutdown on agriculture and the latest updates in soybeans, including a discussion on toxins in dairy nutrition.\n\nThis week’s agriculture news covers the uncertainty surrounding the government shutdown and its impact on the industry, Corteva’s decision to split into two companies, new investments aimed at boosting soybean export capacity, and the rise in farm bankruptcies. Other highlights include the approval of the first drug to treat and prevent New World screwworm, a major ag equipment company appealing a right-to-repair lawsuit, and coverage from World Dairy Expo from discussions on the Federal Milk Marketing Order and attendee perspectives are on this week’s episode.\n\nThis week’s episode also takes us to World Dairy Expo for a conversation with Aldo Rossi, DVM, director of veterinary services at Amlan International. He shares how a holistic gut-health approach can improve cow comfort and long-term animal performance. The discussion highlights why single-toxin strategies may not be enough when addressing risks in dairy nutrition.\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!', 'This week’s agriculture news covers the impact of the government shutdown on agriculture and the latest updates in soybeans, including a discussion on toxins in dairy nutrition.\n\nThis week’s agriculture news covers the uncertainty surrounding the government shutdown and its impact on the industry, Corteva’s decision to split into two companies, new investments aimed at boosting soybean export capacity, and the rise in farm bankruptcies. Other highlights include the approval of the first drug to treat and prevent New World screwworm, a major ag equipment company appealing a right-to-repair lawsuit, and coverage from World Dairy Expo from discussions on the Federal Milk Marketing Order and attendee perspectives are on this week’s episode.\n\nThis week’s episode also takes us to World Dairy Expo for a conversation with Aldo Rossi, DVM, director of veterinary services at Amlan International. He shares how a holistic gut-health approach can improve cow comfort and long-term animal performance. The discussion highlights why single-toxin strategies may not be enough when addressing risks in dairy nutrition.\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!']

['This week on Ag News Daily, we cover fall harvest safety tips, USDA and ag policy updates, a confirmed case of New World screwworm just 70 miles from the Texas border, a new precision agriculture report and more top ag news.\n\nAgriculture headlines covered this week include market updates with Chinese soybean buyers booking Argentina’s soybeans, the latest USDA reports on cattle on feed, milk, and egg production, and news of the first pork processor suing California over Proposition 12. The Rural Mainstreet Index shows farmland prices falling for the 16th time in 17 months, while farm equipment sales have dropped for the 25th consecutive month. Other top stories include a major equipment manufacturer shifting combine production to Germany and the latest update on USDA staffing cuts\n\nThis week’s interview features farmer and AgriSafe Network agricultural health liaison, Linda Emanuel. In recognition of National Farm Safety and Health Week, she highlights the latest trends in where accidents are occurring on farms and emphasizes AgriSafe’s growing focus on mental health resources for the ag community.\n\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!', 'This week on Ag News Daily, we cover fall harvest safety tips, USDA and ag policy updates, a confirmed case of New World screwworm just 70 miles from the Texas border, a new precision agriculture report and more top ag news.\n\nAgriculture headlines covered this week include market updates with Chinese soybean buyers booking Argentina’s soybeans, the latest USDA reports on cattle on feed, milk, and egg production, and news of the first pork processor suing California over Proposition 12. The Rural Mainstreet Index shows farmland prices falling for the 16th time in 17 months, while farm equipment sales have dropped for the 25th consecutive month. Other top stories include a major equipment manufacturer shifting combine production to Germany and the latest update on USDA staffing cuts\n\nThis week’s interview features farmer and AgriSafe Network agricultural health liaison, Linda Emanuel. In recognition of National Farm Safety and Health Week, she highlights the latest trends in where accidents are occurring on farms and emphasizes AgriSafe’s growing focus on mental health resources for the ag community.\n\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!']

['This week on Ag News Daily, we cover efforts to expand demand for corn and soybean growers, insights of an animal activist report, and share the latest updates in dairy and cattle markets. Plus, we break down takeaways for agriculture from the newest MAHA Commission report.\n\nAgriculture headlines on this week’s podcast include potential aid for crop growers, two new reports on vegan and animal activist movements nationwide, Nebraska’s first H5N1 avian flu case in a dairy herd, and McDonald’s investment in farmers’ regenerative agriculture practices. Additional stories feature a new economic impact report on fairs across the country, plus the latest weather, market, and fertilizer updates.\n\nIn this week’s interview, Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, Executive Director of the Modern Ag Alliance, discusses the latest MAHA Commission report — the Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy. This 20-page report follows the nearly 100-page version released earlier this year. She explains what it means for agriculture, how state governments may build on it and why it’s vital for farmers to share their stories.\n\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!', 'This week on Ag News Daily, we cover efforts to expand demand for corn and soybean growers, insights of an animal activist report, and share the latest updates in dairy and cattle markets. Plus, we break down takeaways for agriculture from the newest MAHA Commission report.\n\nAgriculture headlines on this week’s podcast include potential aid for crop growers, two new reports on vegan and animal activist movements nationwide, Nebraska’s first H5N1 avian flu case in a dairy herd, and McDonald’s investment in farmers’ regenerative agriculture practices. Additional stories feature a new economic impact report on fairs across the country, plus the latest weather, market, and fertilizer updates.\n\nIn this week’s interview, Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, Executive Director of the Modern Ag Alliance, discusses the latest MAHA Commission report — the Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy. This 20-page report follows the nearly 100-page version released earlier this year. She explains what it means for agriculture, how state governments may build on it and why it’s vital for farmers to share their stories.\n\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!']