Ag News Daily

Ag News Daily

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

  1. 4d ago

    October 30, 2026: Grain Storage Outlook, Trade and Ag Policy

    With harvest more than halfway complete, this week’s Ag News Daily looks at the nation’s grain storage capacity and the latest updates on agricultural policy ahead of this year’s midterm elections. We also continue our coverage from the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo. Agriculture news this week covers national grain storage capacity, federal agencies expanding grazing opportunities on public lands and cattle placements reaching a record September low. We also look at the latest Rural Mainstreet Index, the status of U.S.-Mexico trade negotiations and what the latest Halloween candy forecast says. Innovation, career opportunities and student achievements take center stage in this week’s interviews. First, Helena Agri-Enterprises shares the return of its Innovation Never Stops documentary series for a second season, highlighting innovation across agriculture. Then, we hear from student award winners from the latest National FFA Convention & Expo about their projects, what the recognition means to them and how their experiences are helping guide future career decisions. We also talk with Kevin Harvey, lead instructor at American Welding Academy, about career opportunities in the welding industry, the skills employers are looking for and the growing demand for qualified welders. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

  2. Oct 23

    October 23, 2026: Domino’s, Ardent Mills Serve Up Pizza at FFA Convention — Plus the Latest Ag News

    This week’s episode includes coverage from the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo, the latest livestock industry news and top agriculture headlines. Top agriculture stories include a new USDA payment program aimed at offsetting market disruptions and higher input costs specific to high diesel prices, progress in the U.S.-Mexico trade discussions, growing consumer preferences for plant-based products and expectations that global food inflation could persist into 2027. Livestock coverage includes strong Certified Angus Beef brand sales, dairy industry investments and the latest demand projections. From the National FFA Convention & Expo, we meet an FFA member and volunteer firefighter who is helping farmers prepare for emergencies. With more than 140 volunteer firefighting hours logged, he is working toward a career in firefighting while helping farms identify risks. His farm assessments include emergency contact lists, evacuation plans and fire preparedness checklists. Another conversation connects Domino’s Pizza with its flour supplier, Ardent Mills. Domino’s Procurement Specialist Emily Stone and Ardent Mills Chief People Officer Heather Dumas discuss their partnership at this year’s convention, with Ardent Mills contributing flour to help Domino’s provide free pizza to FFA members. They also discuss career opportunities across the food industry and the companies’ involvement at ths year’s Expo. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

  3. Oct 16

    October 16, 2026: The Latest on Farm Technology, Plus EPA and USDA Updates

    Harvest progress is falling behind as agriculture groups weigh in on recent EPA actions, questions remain about whether high diesel prices will persist into next year and competition concerns grow across agricultural input markets. Today’s top agriculture headlines include the latest developments surrounding the Renewable Fuel Standard, the expansion of the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center and equipment market news. USDA updates include a record $13.8 billion in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) payments for the 2025 crop year, along with new funding for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. We also share updates on Illinois’ pumpkin crop and Idaho’s potatoes. This week’s interview highlights the growing role of technology in agriculture with Owen Bewley, general manager of Nedap Livestock’s U.S. dairy technology business. He shares practical insights on adopting new technologies, making upgrades and understanding data ownership in the evolving agriculture industry. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

  4. Oct 9

    October 9, 2026: Harvest Fuel Updates, Forage Testing and Farm Economy News

    Harvest fuel costs, crop conditions and feed quality are heard on this wee’s show. A new executive order temporarily expands access to tax-exempt, red-dyed diesel as ethanol and DDGS exports continue to climb. Meanwhile, forage testing results offer insight into this year’s corn silage and haylage quality, helping producers assess crop conditions and nutritional value. This week’s top agriculture headlines highlight whether the expanded diesel access could ease fuel costs for farmers during harvest, efforts to extend a tax credit for small biodiesel producers and propane supplies heading into winter. Also, farmer sentiment declined in the latest CME Group-Purdue University survey, additional farm aid appears unlikely before the midterm elections and USDA’s latest headlines. Feed quality can vary considerably from field to field and year to year, making testing an important tool for dairy producers evaluating this year’s forage crop. Matthew Fenske, business development manager at Dairyland Laboratories, joins us to discuss what forage test results reveal about corn silage and alfalfa quality, how this year’s growing and harvest conditions can influence nutritional value and how producers can use those results. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

  5. Oct 2

    October 2, 2026: Fall Manure Applications, Plus World Dairy Expo News

    The latest products for dairy farmers, fall manure application and soil health, recent rain’s impact on crops and the latest agriculture trade news are all covered in this week’s episode. Top agriculture headlines include harvest challenges following continued rain, the potential impact of last week’s U.S.-China meeting on agriculture trade and the U.S. ban on Canadian imports taking effect. Other stories look at foreign investment in U.S. agricultural land and an environmental group’s lawsuit against the EPA over dicamba applications. World Dairy Expo coverage includes the opening of a milk can time capsule sealed 30 years ago, reflecting on the event’s history and future, along with new products companies are launching for farmers this week. This week’s interview with Jeff Divan, vice president of agronomy at Sound Agriculture, covers soil health and how soil responds to changing conditions from dry to wet weather. He discusses the soil microbiome, biologicals and what to consider when applying manure, particularly in the fall. Divan also discusses Sound Agriculture’s newest product, INFLECT, and the trials conducted on it. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

  6. Sep 25

    September 25, 2026: What Could a Diesel Export Ban Mean for Farmers? Plus Mental Health Resources

    As National Farm Safety and Health Week wraps up, this week’s interview looks at mental health resources for farmers heading into harvest, while the latest agriculture news covers financial pressures facing the farm economy and what potential limits on diesel exports could mean for farmers and refiners. This week’s top agriculture headlines cover diesel costs that are nearly double what farmers paid a year ago and what lawmakers are considering to address those prices, including what potential changes could mean for refiners across farm country. We also look at the latest updates to farm loan programs, what U.S. farm groups are asking for as the U.S. and China prepare to meet, renewed calls for mandatory country-of-origin labeling and the USDA’s direction for the dairy checkoff program to stop using producer-funded dollars for environmental, social and governance initiatives. . Today’s interview is with Carol Anderson, program director of Rural Minds. She discusses the non-profit’s mental health resources and how farmers can use those tools to help themselves and others, especially as farmers often turn to other farmers for information and support. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

  7. Sep 18

    September 18, 2026: Fall Nitrogen Application Considerations, Ag Policy News

    With diesel prices climbing and the Federal Reserve raising interest rates for the first time since 2023, today’s episode covers the latest agriculture news, including Farm Bill negotiations and the U.S. ag export picture. This week’s top agriculture headlines include an update on where the Farm Bill stands, what specialty crop growers need and the latest USDA report on beef imports. Other news covers U.S. ag exports across a variety of commodities and livestock, a new biofuels strategy and new investment in a soybean processing plant. As corn harvest moves forward, growers are considering nutrient applications for next year. Ron Geiss with Corteva Agriscience discusses fall nitrogen applications in this week’s interview, including how timing and soil conditions can affect nitrogen availability and the risk of nutrient loss. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

  8. Sep 11

    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!

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