['In the final Ag News Daily episode of the year, we dive into the latest developments in agricultural policy, pressing challenges for pork producers post-election and other key updates shaping the ag industry. We also have your weekly weather and market updates in addition to top ag headlines.\nThis week’s ag headlines cover what’s been happening in Washington D.C. this week as a government shutdown looms with tonight’s midnight deadline and cattle imports from Mexico on halt due to the discovery of the New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating pest. More headlines include what’s at stake with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in the new year, a H5N1 update and in-depth perspectives about the discussion between the relationship of agriculture and the environment.\nThis week’s interview we’re having a conversation with the National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer. She highlights recent ballot wins supporting pork producers and what they’re advocating for in the farm bill to find a solution for California’s Proposition 12. While the farm bill and federal government funding for farmers conversations evolve throughout today before midnight, we will update you more on our next show on January 3rd, 2025.\nFollow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!', 'In the final Ag News Daily episode of the year, we dive into the latest developments in agricultural policy, pressing challenges for pork producers post-election and other key updates shaping the ag industry. We also have your weekly weather and market updates in addition to top ag headlines.\nThis week’s ag headlines cover what’s been happening in Washington D.C. this week as a government shutdown looms with tonight’s midnight deadline and cattle imports from Mexico on halt due to the discovery of the New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating pest. More headlines include what’s at stake with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in the new year, a H5N1 update and in-depth perspectives about the discussion between the relationship of agriculture and the environment.\nThis week’s interview we’re having a conversation with the National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer. She highlights recent ballot wins supporting pork producers and what they’re advocating for in the farm bill to find a solution for California’s Proposition 12. While the farm bill and federal government funding for farmers conversations evolve throughout today before midnight, we will update you more on our next show on January 3rd, 2025.\nFollow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!']

["This week, we bring you top agricultural headlines, including updates on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), ag policy developments and an Illinois Farm Bureau dispute in addition to many conversations with ag leaders. \nIn this week’s first interview we hear from Dr. Megan Niederwerder, Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center, about a $4 million research initiative looking at risks with avian influenza. She discusses key questions producers should consider to protect their farms and addresses concerns about cross-contamination between industries, following the first detection of avian influenza in swine this fall.\nAfter more ag news, we also hear from John Newton, Executive Head at Terrain, about the critical weeks leading up to the transition to a new administration in January. Newton reflects on the recent election, key economic factors such as interest rates and his projections for the farm economy in 2025 and 2026.\nFor this week’s special market update, Tommy Grisafi, a market expert and associated person with Nesvick Trading, shares insights about his recent career move from joining the team as the founder and owner of Ag Bull Media LLC. Grisafi provides an overview of the past week's market activity and discusses strategies to consider as we approach the new year.\nFollow us daily with ag content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!", "This week, we bring you top agricultural headlines, including updates on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), ag policy developments and an Illinois Farm Bureau dispute in addition to many conversations with ag leaders. \nIn this week’s first interview we hear from Dr. Megan Niederwerder, Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center, about a $4 million research initiative looking at risks with avian influenza. She discusses key questions producers should consider to protect their farms and addresses concerns about cross-contamination between industries, following the first detection of avian influenza in swine this fall.\nAfter more ag news, we also hear from John Newton, Executive Head at Terrain, about the critical weeks leading up to the transition to a new administration in January. Newton reflects on the recent election, key economic factors such as interest rates and his projections for the farm economy in 2025 and 2026.\nFor this week’s special market update, Tommy Grisafi, a market expert and associated person with Nesvick Trading, shares insights about his recent career move from joining the team as the founder and owner of Ag Bull Media LLC. Grisafi provides an overview of the past week's market activity and discusses strategies to consider as we approach the new year.\nFollow us daily with ag content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!"]

["This week’s Ag News Daily episode features an in-depth interview about tiling with Advanced Drainage Systems, updates on the Farm Bill and the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, and a roundup of the top agricultural headlines.\nTop ag headlines include recent layoffs impacting agricultural workers, the detection of bird flu in raw milk in California, and a halt in the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act. On the ag policy front, highlights include the appointment of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture by President-elect Trump, a Farm Bill update with discussions about potentially attaching a one-year extension to the Continuing Resolution to maintain government funding and conflicting reports regarding the release of guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit before the current administration's term ends. Additionally, key topics include a water resources development act and a panel discussion analyzing post-election results and their implications for agriculture moving forward.\nIn this week’s featured interview, Logan Riker Chamberlain, Agriculture Market Manager at Advanced Drainage Systems, discusses tiling trends for 2024 and 2025. The conversation highlights key water management issues the company is addressing and offers insights on how these topics can facilitate productive discussions with financial partners.\nDon’t miss our weekly updates on weather and market trends, where we explore global crop developments and analyze the potential impact of tariff changes under the incoming administration.\nFollow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!", "This week’s Ag News Daily episode features an in-depth interview about tiling with Advanced Drainage Systems, updates on the Farm Bill and the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, and a roundup of the top agricultural headlines.\nTop ag headlines include recent layoffs impacting agricultural workers, the detection of bird flu in raw milk in California, and a halt in the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act. On the ag policy front, highlights include the appointment of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture by President-elect Trump, a Farm Bill update with discussions about potentially attaching a one-year extension to the Continuing Resolution to maintain government funding and conflicting reports regarding the release of guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit before the current administration's term ends. Additionally, key topics include a water resources development act and a panel discussion analyzing post-election results and their implications for agriculture moving forward.\nIn this week’s featured interview, Logan Riker Chamberlain, Agriculture Market Manager at Advanced Drainage Systems, discusses tiling trends for 2024 and 2025. The conversation highlights key water management issues the company is addressing and offers insights on how these topics can facilitate productive discussions with financial partners.\nDon’t miss our weekly updates on weather and market trends, where we explore global crop developments and analyze the potential impact of tariff changes under the incoming administration.\nFollow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!"]

['In this week’s episode, we bring you the latest agricultural headlines, including an increase in avian influenza cases among farmworkers, insights from a panel discussion on ag labor challenges and opportunities from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention and an update on the Farm Bill. Additionally, we highlight findings from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Thanksgiving Cost Survey, which shows that this year’s Thanksgiving meal costs are lower than last year’s.\nThis week’s featured interview is with co-founder of the Farmers Business Network Charles Baron. He shares insights the organization has gathered from farmers nationwide on product pricing trends. Additionally, he discusses the latest developments with the Farmers Business Network, including how they are leveraging Artificial Intelligence to enhance the tools and products used by farmers.\nDon’t miss our weekly updates on crops, weather, and USDA news!\nFollow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!', 'In this week’s episode, we bring you the latest agricultural headlines, including an increase in avian influenza cases among farmworkers, insights from a panel discussion on ag labor challenges and opportunities from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention and an update on the Farm Bill. Additionally, we highlight findings from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Thanksgiving Cost Survey, which shows that this year’s Thanksgiving meal costs are lower than last year’s.\nThis week’s featured interview is with co-founder of the Farmers Business Network Charles Baron. He shares insights the organization has gathered from farmers nationwide on product pricing trends. Additionally, he discusses the latest developments with the Farmers Business Network, including how they are leveraging Artificial Intelligence to enhance the tools and products used by farmers.\nDon’t miss our weekly updates on crops, weather, and USDA news!\nFollow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!']

['This week, we bring you the top agricultural headlines and highlights from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention in a lively and insightful episode. Tune in for updates on the ag markets, weather trends, and the latest industry news.\nThis week’s news highlights a 7% surge in U.S. food and agricultural sales to Mexico during the 2024 fiscal year. We also cover the American Farm Bureau Federation’s decision to expel the Illinois Farm Bureau over a membership dispute. Additional topics include speculation about potential candidates for the next USDA Secretary of Agriculture and an overview of EPA Administrator nominee Lee Zeldin. Top agricultural leaders weigh in on the Farm Bill and share their perspectives on how Zeldin’s stance on renewable fuels could impact the agriculture industry.\nThis week’s spotlight is on the fertilizer market. Josh Linville of StoneX provides an in-depth look at how the new president could influence fertilizer markets and what key developments the United States is monitoring in this critical sector.\nFollow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!', 'This week, we bring you the top agricultural headlines and highlights from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention in a lively and insightful episode. Tune in for updates on the ag markets, weather trends, and the latest industry news.\nThis week’s news highlights a 7% surge in U.S. food and agricultural sales to Mexico during the 2024 fiscal year. We also cover the American Farm Bureau Federation’s decision to expel the Illinois Farm Bureau over a membership dispute. Additional topics include speculation about potential candidates for the next USDA Secretary of Agriculture and an overview of EPA Administrator nominee Lee Zeldin. Top agricultural leaders weigh in on the Farm Bill and share their perspectives on how Zeldin’s stance on renewable fuels could impact the agriculture industry.\nThis week’s spotlight is on the fertilizer market. Josh Linville of StoneX provides an in-depth look at how the new president could influence fertilizer markets and what key developments the United States is monitoring in this critical sector.\nFollow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!']

['In this week’s episode, we dive into post-election news impacting agriculture, as well as hear about international opportunities that led to the creation of 4-D Ag Fashion and 4-D Ag World, both serving dairy farmers and industry professionals in the United States. \nTop agricultural headlines this week include changes in the House and Senate Agriculture Committee memberships, reactions from agricultural organizations to the results of the election of Donald Trump to be the 47th President of the United States, and potential impacts on agricultural tariffs under the new administration. We also discuss the introduction of the FARM Act, aimed at easing financial pressures on farmers, as well as ongoing conversations surrounding the Farm Bill. With Congress expected to return to session next week, these issues will be top of mind for officials.\nIn this week’s featured interview, we speak with Bram DeVries of 4-D Ag World and Elizabeth De Vries-Dykstra of 4-D Ag Fashion. They shared their experiences at the recent World Dairy Expo and discussed how their companies are serving both men and women in the dairy industry. Having immigrated to the U.S. and traveled extensively, they are bringing a global perspective to the dairy sector in the United States. \nAs always, we also provide an ag market update, weather forecast, and crop harvest progress report.\nFollow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!', 'In this week’s episode, we dive into post-election news impacting agriculture, as well as hear about international opportunities that led to the creation of 4-D Ag Fashion and 4-D Ag World, both serving dairy farmers and industry professionals in the United States. \nTop agricultural headlines this week include changes in the House and Senate Agriculture Committee memberships, reactions from agricultural organizations to the results of the election of Donald Trump to be the 47th President of the United States, and potential impacts on agricultural tariffs under the new administration. We also discuss the introduction of the FARM Act, aimed at easing financial pressures on farmers, as well as ongoing conversations surrounding the Farm Bill. With Congress expected to return to session next week, these issues will be top of mind for officials.\nIn this week’s featured interview, we speak with Bram DeVries of 4-D Ag World and Elizabeth De Vries-Dykstra of 4-D Ag Fashion. They shared their experiences at the recent World Dairy Expo and discussed how their companies are serving both men and women in the dairy industry. Having immigrated to the U.S. and traveled extensively, they are bringing a global perspective to the dairy sector in the United States. \nAs always, we also provide an ag market update, weather forecast, and crop harvest progress report.\nFollow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!']

['Next week’s election could significantly affect the agricultural sector, and this week’s headlines will cover topics including the spending from political action committees (PACs) sponsored by farm organizations, agribusiness firms, and electric cooperatives. Additionally, we’ll explore why other nations are closely watching the United States in the lead-up to the presidential election.\nIn this week’s episode, we’ll also discuss the first detection of H5N1 in swine, an update on the devastating losses faced by poultry contract growers in Iowa following the Pure Prairie Poultry incident and frustrations regarding the upcoming rule mandating electronic identification tags, which goes into effect on November 5. We’ll also touch on the lack of guidance on the 45Z production credit.\nThis week’s featured interview will provide insights on crop planning for 2024 and beyond into 2024, featuring experts from Redstar. We’ll hear from Tom Stanton, Head of Redstar Branded Fertilizer, agronomist John Person, and sales agronomist Coltin Schachtner.\nFollow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!', 'Next week’s election could significantly affect the agricultural sector, and this week’s headlines will cover topics including the spending from political action committees (PACs) sponsored by farm organizations, agribusiness firms, and electric cooperatives. Additionally, we’ll explore why other nations are closely watching the United States in the lead-up to the presidential election.\nIn this week’s episode, we’ll also discuss the first detection of H5N1 in swine, an update on the devastating losses faced by poultry contract growers in Iowa following the Pure Prairie Poultry incident and frustrations regarding the upcoming rule mandating electronic identification tags, which goes into effect on November 5. We’ll also touch on the lack of guidance on the 45Z production credit.\nThis week’s featured interview will provide insights on crop planning for 2024 and beyond into 2024, featuring experts from Redstar. We’ll hear from Tom Stanton, Head of Redstar Branded Fertilizer, agronomist John Person, and sales agronomist Coltin Schachtner.\nFollow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!']

['In this week’s episode, we’ll dive into a weather update from the impact of drought conditions, particularly how the low water levels of the Mississippi River are disrupting commodity transportation in addition to bringing you the latest agriculture news and a market update. \nSome of this week’s ag headlines include what a recent nationwide tax survey found with America’s cattle producers, the recent recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee proposing to replace proteins like beef with beans, peas and lentils and USDA news. In addition, we’ll hear the damaging effects of trade tariffs from two recent economic studies and a recent win for farmers and veterinarians with the United Nations’ decision to reject proposed on-farm target reductions of antimicrobials.\nThis week’s interview, we’re hearing from an animal nutrition company, Zinpro, from the recent World Dairy Expo where the annual event brings in thousands of dairy farmers and industry experts. The conversation with Jeff Weyers, the north american dairy technical service manager, discusses how adding specific nutrients to dairy rations can improve feed efficiency in addition to offering valuable insights for dairy farmers. \nFollow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!', 'In this week’s episode, we’ll dive into a weather update from the impact of drought conditions, particularly how the low water levels of the Mississippi River are disrupting commodity transportation in addition to bringing you the latest agriculture news and a market update. \nSome of this week’s ag headlines include what a recent nationwide tax survey found with America’s cattle producers, the recent recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee proposing to replace proteins like beef with beans, peas and lentils and USDA news. In addition, we’ll hear the damaging effects of trade tariffs from two recent economic studies and a recent win for farmers and veterinarians with the United Nations’ decision to reject proposed on-farm target reductions of antimicrobials.\nThis week’s interview, we’re hearing from an animal nutrition company, Zinpro, from the recent World Dairy Expo where the annual event brings in thousands of dairy farmers and industry experts. The conversation with Jeff Weyers, the north american dairy technical service manager, discusses how adding specific nutrients to dairy rations can improve feed efficiency in addition to offering valuable insights for dairy farmers. \nFollow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!']

["As harvest continues across the nation, farmers are already looking forward to opportunities for improvement in the coming year. In this week’s episode, we bring you important conversations and updates. Along with our weekly market insights and top agriculture news, we’ll cover weather trends and predictions as we head into the fall and winter months.\nThis week’s ag news includes USDA updates, the impact of Hurricane Helene on crops like cotton and Christmas trees, and more about trends in ag tractor sales including 19% decline in September. We’ll also discuss ongoing talks about the Farm Bill. In other top stories, we cover how Pure Prairie Poultry abruptly cut ties with its contracted poultry growers and how one of the many checkoff organizations is utilizing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. Plus, you’ll hear from our co-host Tanner, who shares his passion for sports!\nWe have two interviews lined up this week. First, we’ll hear from the team at Redstar, a company specializing in fertilizers and seeds. They’ll explain why certain crop diseases, not seen in the Midwest for over a decade, may be reappearing. They’ll also offer insights on preparing your fields for next year, with a focus on nitrogen management. A special thanks to Redstar team members Tom Stanton, John Person and Coltin Schachtner for joining the Ag News Daily Podcast and sharing their expertise.\nIn another interview, we take a closer look at Geringhoff’s new product, the XFR 50. This equipment has been field-tested for several years to ensure it meets farmers' needs. Developed with global expertise, the engineering work comes from Geringhoff’s team in Germany. Hear from Geringhoff’s Director of Sales for North America, Craig Lee, and President of the North America division, Bill Dickhut, as they discuss the product’s flexibility and the steps the team takes to ensure its suitability for farmers worldwide.\nFollow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!", "As harvest continues across the nation, farmers are already looking forward to opportunities for improvement in the coming year. In this week’s episode, we bring you important conversations and updates. Along with our weekly market insights and top agriculture news, we’ll cover weather trends and predictions as we head into the fall and winter months.\nThis week’s ag news includes USDA updates, the impact of Hurricane Helene on crops like cotton and Christmas trees, and more about trends in ag tractor sales including 19% decline in September. We’ll also discuss ongoing talks about the Farm Bill. In other top stories, we cover how Pure Prairie Poultry abruptly cut ties with its contracted poultry growers and how one of the many checkoff organizations is utilizing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. Plus, you’ll hear from our co-host Tanner, who shares his passion for sports!\nWe have two interviews lined up this week. First, we’ll hear from the team at Redstar, a company specializing in fertilizers and seeds. They’ll explain why certain crop diseases, not seen in the Midwest for over a decade, may be reappearing. They’ll also offer insights on preparing your fields for next year, with a focus on nitrogen management. A special thanks to Redstar team members Tom Stanton, John Person and Coltin Schachtner for joining the Ag News Daily Podcast and sharing their expertise.\nIn another interview, we take a closer look at Geringhoff’s new product, the XFR 50. This equipment has been field-tested for several years to ensure it meets farmers' needs. Developed with global expertise, the engineering work comes from Geringhoff’s team in Germany. Hear from Geringhoff’s Director of Sales for North America, Craig Lee, and President of the North America division, Bill Dickhut, as they discuss the product’s flexibility and the steps the team takes to ensure its suitability for farmers worldwide.\nFollow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!"]

['This week’s episode we hear key issues and opportunities facing the agricultural community including the impact of recent hurricanes on the industry, important USDA updates, and McDonald’s newly filed lawsuit against the four largest U.S. meat processors. We also discuss the White House’s Farmers and Ranchers in Action event, and how the bankruptcy of a major poultry processing company in late September is affecting farmers. We also highlight celebrations happening this week including National 4-H Week and National Farmers Day, which takes place tomorrow, October 12th.\nIn this week’s interview conversation with leaders in agriculture, we hear from Intelinair, a company leveraging aerial imaging and AI to help farmers make informed decisions throughout the growing season. Iowa farmer Mathew Burt shares how this technology has transformed his farm operations, particularly in understanding crop health during the season rather than waiting for harvest. We also hear insights from Kevin Krieg, Intelinair’s Director of Business Development.\nFollow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!', 'This week’s episode we hear key issues and opportunities facing the agricultural community including the impact of recent hurricanes on the industry, important USDA updates, and McDonald’s newly filed lawsuit against the four largest U.S. meat processors. We also discuss the White House’s Farmers and Ranchers in Action event, and how the bankruptcy of a major poultry processing company in late September is affecting farmers. We also highlight celebrations happening this week including National 4-H Week and National Farmers Day, which takes place tomorrow, October 12th.\nIn this week’s interview conversation with leaders in agriculture, we hear from Intelinair, a company leveraging aerial imaging and AI to help farmers make informed decisions throughout the growing season. Iowa farmer Mathew Burt shares how this technology has transformed his farm operations, particularly in understanding crop health during the season rather than waiting for harvest. We also hear insights from Kevin Krieg, Intelinair’s Director of Business Development.\nFollow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!']