Ag News Daily

['This week’s agriculture news covers USDA priorities for the year ahead, newly released commodity payment rates, and a drone ban that could impact farmers. We also take a closer look at the tools producers can use to help prevent New World screwworm from entering their herds.\n\nAgriculture headlines this week include what the USDA will be prioritizing in 2026, reports projecting a trade deficit this year, and an official report showing USDA has lost 18% of its workforce. Additional coverage includes lawmakers divided on whether a farm bill can be passed in 2026, a historic rail merger application being filed, and a study estimating the economic impact of a beef packing plant closure in Nebraska.\n\nToday’s interview features Elanco Beef Technical Consultant Dr. M. Wayne Ayers, who discusses available tools and ongoing conversations around preventing New World screwworm, Asian longhorned tick, lice, and other parasites.\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 USDA priorities for the year ahead, newly released commodity payment rates, and a drone ban that could impact farmers. We also take a closer look at the tools producers can use to help prevent New World screwworm from entering their herds.\n\nAgriculture headlines this week include what the USDA will be prioritizing in 2026, reports projecting a trade deficit this year, and an official report showing USDA has lost 18% of its workforce. Additional coverage includes lawmakers divided on whether a farm bill can be passed in 2026, a historic rail merger application being filed, and a study estimating the economic impact of a beef packing plant closure in Nebraska.\n\nToday’s interview features Elanco Beef Technical Consultant Dr. M. Wayne Ayers, who discusses available tools and ongoing conversations around preventing New World screwworm, Asian longhorned tick, lice, and other parasites.\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 includes an avian influenza update, ongoing water challenges impacting agriculture, and what it will take to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd alongside insights producers and growers should know as the year wraps up.\n\nAgriculture headlines this week on today’s podcast cover major policy and trade developments, including the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 passing both the House and Senate and now awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature. Plus, the U.S. and Mexico have reached an agreement to meet water delivery obligations, and we break down what to know as the 45Z clean fuel tax credit is set to take effect at the end of the month.\n\nToday’s featured interview looks ahead to 2026, with Rabobank Senior Beef Economist Lance Zimmerman sharing insights on cattle herd rebuilding, total inventory trends, demand outlook, and regional perspectives on the beef 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 includes an avian influenza update, ongoing water challenges impacting agriculture, and what it will take to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd alongside insights producers and growers should know as the year wraps up.\n\nAgriculture headlines this week on today’s podcast cover major policy and trade developments, including the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 passing both the House and Senate and now awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature. Plus, the U.S. and Mexico have reached an agreement to meet water delivery obligations, and we break down what to know as the 45Z clean fuel tax credit is set to take effect at the end of the month.\n\nToday’s featured interview looks ahead to 2026, with Rabobank Senior Beef Economist Lance Zimmerman sharing insights on cattle herd rebuilding, total inventory trends, demand outlook, and regional perspectives on the beef market.\n\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!']

['This week’s show breaks down the latest national agriculture policy developments from new USDA farmer aid efforts to a closer look at the growing use of the prefix “bio” and what it means for today’s farmers.\n\nThis week’s episode dives into top agriculture policy headlines including USDA’s $12 billion in one-time bridge payments to support farmers, a new $700 million Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program and updates on USDA reorganization and crop insurance. We also cover what the latest Federal Reserve rate cuts mean for producers, China’s extended deadline to purchase additional soybeans now until February, and takeaways from last week’s USMCA public hearings.\n\nBio is a word used often in agriculture, but what’s the story behind the prefix and how is it defined today? James Glueck, executive director of the Plant Based Products Council, explains what “bio” means for both farmers and consumers in today’s interview, and shares insight into the expanding bioeconomy, and outlines the group’s farm bill priorities.\n\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!', 'This week’s show breaks down the latest national agriculture policy developments from new USDA farmer aid efforts to a closer look at the growing use of the prefix “bio” and what it means for today’s farmers.\n\nThis week’s episode dives into top agriculture policy headlines including USDA’s $12 billion in one-time bridge payments to support farmers, a new $700 million Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program and updates on USDA reorganization and crop insurance. We also cover what the latest Federal Reserve rate cuts mean for producers, China’s extended deadline to purchase additional soybeans now until February, and takeaways from last week’s USMCA public hearings.\n\nBio is a word used often in agriculture, but what’s the story behind the prefix and how is it defined today? James Glueck, executive director of the Plant Based Products Council, explains what “bio” means for both farmers and consumers in today’s interview, and shares insight into the expanding bioeconomy, and outlines the group’s farm bill priorities.\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 global trade discussions involving China and other countries, along with an in-depth look at the fall grain harvest and the broader global context for demand of U.S. grains.\n\nCoverage includes updates on China’s pledge to purchase U.S. soybeans and where the United States currently stands regarding access to the European and Indian trade markets. Additional stories include comments from U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer about the possibility of the U.S. withdrawing from the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement next year, as well as expectations for a potential ad-hoc farmer payment announcement in the coming week. Other developments touch on what the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative could mean for corn and fresh produce organizations, along with tax and healthcare considerations for farmers.\n\nToday’s show also features insights from CoBank Knowledge Exchange Grains and Oilseeds Lead Economist Tanner Ehmke on record crop production, storage capacity challenges, transportation logistics and the global demand outlook. The discussion explores both short and long-term strategies to strengthen demand certainty for U.S. corn, soybeans, wheat and sorghum.\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 global trade discussions involving China and other countries, along with an in-depth look at the fall grain harvest and the broader global context for demand of U.S. grains.\n\nCoverage includes updates on China’s pledge to purchase U.S. soybeans and where the United States currently stands regarding access to the European and Indian trade markets. Additional stories include comments from U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer about the possibility of the U.S. withdrawing from the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement next year, as well as expectations for a potential ad-hoc farmer payment announcement in the coming week. Other developments touch on what the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative could mean for corn and fresh produce organizations, along with tax and healthcare considerations for farmers.\n\nToday’s show also features insights from CoBank Knowledge Exchange Grains and Oilseeds Lead Economist Tanner Ehmke on record crop production, storage capacity challenges, transportation logistics and the global demand outlook. The discussion explores both short and long-term strategies to strengthen demand certainty for U.S. corn, soybeans, wheat and sorghum.\n\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!']

['Cattle markets, avian influenza updates and new whole milk legislation kick off today’s show, followed by an interview recapping 2025 equipment trends and expectations for a busy stretch ahead.\n\nThis week’s agriculture news includes continued disappointment across the industry after Tyson Foods announced last week it will shut down its Nebraska plant in January, a New World screwworm update, and a recent horse disease outbreak. We also break down newly analyzed cost data highlighting the need to address financial strain for farmers, a new USDA trading program, available biofuel production payments and ongoing pressure from ag groups for year-round E15 sales.\n\nThis week’s interview highlights factors influencing the equipment market with BigIron co-founder and co-owner Mark Stock. He discusses what’s selling from tractors to planters and which regions are seeing the most activity.\n\nStay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!', 'Cattle markets, avian influenza updates and new whole milk legislation kick off today’s show, followed by an interview recapping 2025 equipment trends and expectations for a busy stretch ahead.\n\nThis week’s agriculture news includes continued disappointment across the industry after Tyson Foods announced last week it will shut down its Nebraska plant in January, a New World screwworm update, and a recent horse disease outbreak. We also break down newly analyzed cost data highlighting the need to address financial strain for farmers, a new USDA trading program, available biofuel production payments and ongoing pressure from ag groups for year-round E15 sales.\n\nThis week’s interview highlights factors influencing the equipment market with BigIron co-founder and co-owner Mark Stock. He discusses what’s selling from tractors to planters and which regions are seeing the most activity.\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!', '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!']