Ag News Daily

Ag News Daily

Your daily dose of agriculturally related news, commodity markets, discussions with folks in the industry, and more!

  1. 2d ago

    September 11, 2026: Canada Tariffs, Falling Farm Income and Beef Industry Updates

    New tariffs of up to 50% from Canada went into effect this week, affecting U.S. agricultural products, including dairy. This week’s top agriculture headlines also include USDA projections for lower net farm income in 2026, rising production expenses and the latest beef and biofuel news. This week’s agriculture news hears an update on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, its impact on producers and ethanol blends reaching record levels. In the beef industry, we discuss new executive orders signed by President Donald Trump aimed at helping beef ranchers and the latest New World screwworm developments. Technology and artificial intelligence are becoming a bigger part of agriculture, with farmers and businesses using these tools to solve problems and improve efficiency. Delaney Howell talks with Danny Bernstein, founder of Reservoir, about his journey from working at Google to helping agriculture use technology and AI. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

  2. Sep 4

    September 4, 2026: Energy Usage Possibilities in Agriculture, Farm Progress Show Recap

    A new USDA data modernization plan, a rancher-first initiative and the latest technology showcased at the Farm Progress Show headline today’s episode. We also look at how propane-powered generators helped supply electricity for air conditioning inside the show’s buildings. This week’s top agriculture headlines include USDA updates aimed at giving farmers and ranchers more flexibility to process and sell meat, a rancher-first initiative and a higher agricultural export forecast. We also discuss what the latest surveys indicate about farmer sentiment in August and what the EPA’s approval of small refinery exemptions means for U.S. agriculture. In this week’s interview, we speak with Michael Newland, director of agriculture business development for the Propane Education & Research Council, about how propane generators can provide reliable power for agricultural operations and construction projects while helping producers and builders manage energy costs. We also discuss a new program from PERC that is doubling funding available through the Propane Farm Research Program for farms affected by severe weather this year. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

  3. Aug 28

    August 28, 2026: Beef Trade, U.S.-Canada Tariffs and Inspiring the Next Generation of Agriculture

    Scrutiny over USDA beef export data, the latest developments surrounding beef imports from other countries and what the next 90 days could mean for the U.S. cattle industry are discussed on today’s episode. We also hear how one person’s joyful presence across social media is encouraging more people to get involved in agriculture. Top agriculture headlines this week include the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade dispute, with Canada set to impose new tariffs shortly after Labor Day and some duties expected to reach 50%. In the beef industry, we discuss industry organizations’ responses to President Donald Trump’s announcement last week that the U.S. could import up to 300,000 metric tons of beef over the next 90 days, along with their concerns about the move. We also discuss New World screwworm and what the phased reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border could look like in the coming weeks. Plus, we look at crop conditions, yield expectations and how markets are responding. With the Iowa State Fair in the rearview mirror and the Minnesota State Fair getting underway this week, we turn our attention to young people and their paths into agriculture. Joy Van Wyngarden’s journey was not always a straight one. She stumbled into agriculture during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since built an online following as “Joy of All Trades.” Delaney Howell caught up with Joy at the Iowa State Fair to discuss her journey into agriculture and how she is connecting with the next generation. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

  4. Aug 21

    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!

  5. Aug 14

    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!

  6. Aug 7

    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!

  7. Jul 31

    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!

  8. Jul 24

    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!

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