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August 21, 2026Episode 1612

August 21, 2026: Biopesticides on the Rise, New Disease ID Tool, Plus Livestock News

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

August 14, 2026Episode 1611

August 14, 2026: Farmland Values Rise, New Soybean Herbicide

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

August 7, 2026Episode 1610

August 7, 2026: Farm Economy Pressures Continue as Farm Bill Hits Another Roadblock

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

July 31, 2026Episode 1609

July 31, 2026: USDA Prepares to Reopen Border to Mexican Cattle, Corteva's Media Day Recap

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

July 24, 2026Episode 1608

July 24, 2026: New USDA Investments, Crop Health and Market Challenges

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

July 17, 2026Episode 1607

July 17, 2026: AgTech Outlook, EPA Eyes DEF Changes

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

July 10, 2026Episode 1606

July 10, 2026: 45Z Tax Credit Opportunities This Growing Season, Crop Diseases to Watch

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

June 26, 2026Episode 1605

June 26, 2026: Farm Bill Draft Released as Trade Discussions Continue

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

June 19, 2026Episode 1604

June 19, 2026: Trade Uncertainty, Renewable Fuel Policy Continues to Evolve

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

June 12, 2026Episode 1603

June 12, 2026: New World Screwworm Spreads, Trade and Weather Uncertainty Builds

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