Ag News Daily

Ag News Daily
Ag News Daily

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

  1. 1D AGO

    April 18, 2025: USDA Budget Cuts, Ag Policy Updates and Soybean Innovation

    Covering the latest in agriculture, this week’s episode shares what you need to know in agriculture policy and a look into the future innovations in soybean seed development. Agriculture news this week includes updates from the USDA, which plans to cut funding across various programs and widespread office closures with a potential to close its Washington D.C. headquarters. Additionally, the USDA has officially canceled the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, replacing it with a new initiative called Advancing Markets for Producers. The episode also highlights other ag policy developments, new economic outlook reports for the ag sector and the latest updates on tariffs affecting the industry. This week’s interview takes a closer look at the science behind Bayer Crop Science’s latest innovations. At this year’s Commodity Classic, the company unveiled the name and future plans for its fourth-generation herbicide-tolerant soybean trait, which offers resistance to five herbicides. Joining the Ag New Daily Podcast to discuss what this means for soybean growers in the near future are Kacy Perry, North American Soybean Business Lead, and Frank Rittemann, North American Soybean Project Manager and Launch Lead. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

  2. APR 11

    April 11, 2025: Weather Update from Eric Snodgrass and Tariff News

    In this week’s episode, we report on current weather patterns, focusing on excessive rainfall and its impact on spring planting conditions. We also break down the top agriculture headlines from the week. Agriculture news this week includes the widespread and intense flooding across the southern Midwest. AccuWeather estimates the damage from the extreme rainfall could total up to $90 billion. Other news includes the season’s first USDA Crop Progress Report, a tariff update and its impact on agricultural commodities, and Bayer — through its subsidiary Monsanto — requesting the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on Roundup litigation. This week’s featured interview is with Nutrien Ag Solutions Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass. He shares his latest weather insights and global factors that could affect planting conditions this spring. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

  3. APR 4

    April 4, 2025: Tariffs Weigh on Agriculture as Farmer Sentiment Falls

    This week’s episode covers the latest in agriculture news, what we are seeing with tariffs on agriculture-related goods and an interview discussing a source of nitrogen possibility for crop growers. Agriculture news this week includes the USDA’s recent planting intentions report and early planting progress in Texas. We also discuss a market report projecting the adjuvant industry to grow by 14% from 2024 to 2032 and the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, which shows declining farm sentiment. Additionally, we dive into the latest tariff developments and their impact on agriculture, particularly how U.S. beef sales to China have recently declined. This week’s featured interview is with Logan Woodward, a product development agronomist at Pivot Bio. He explains how the company utilizes gene-edited microbes to enhance soil bacteria’s natural role, providing an in-season nitrogen supply directly to crop roots. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

  4. MAR 28

    March 28, 2025: Planting Intentions, Ag Policy News and All About Biologicals

    In this week’s episode, we dive into the latest agriculture policy news including recently announced released funding, a new biofuel policy and an executive order signed by President Trump aimed at boosting domestic mineral production in addition to an interview discussing more about biologicals. This week’s ag news cover updates from the USDA on the hog and cattle industries, calls from agricultural groups for shipping exemptions in response to new fees on Chinese vessels and a report showing an upward trend in meat consumption. Additionally, this week’s market update features insights on planting intentions from various agricultural organizations. Our interview this week is with Adam Kayser, Global Product Technical Manager at Novonesis, discussing all things biologicals and what farmers should know about the area. He shares insights into the company’s focus this spring and factors to consider when evaluating return on investment. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

  5. MAR 21

    March 21, 2025: Happy National Ag Week, Top Ag News Headlines

    This week’s episode covers the latest in agriculture, including updates on egg news, tariffs, and a special National Ag Week interview with former Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, now CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation. We also dive into USDA’s recent decision to streamline U.S. pork and poultry processing, along with the latest weather and market updates. In our first interview, Tom Vilsack shares his insights on the current state of agriculture and his vision in his new role. Plus, we speak with Midwestern BioAg's Director of Agronomy, Brandon Meiners, about how the company is partnering with farmers to improve soil health through regenerative practices and their product portfolio. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

  6. MAR 14

    March 14, 2025: Ag Market Trends and Behind-The-Scenes Tour of a FBN Distribution Facility

    In this week’s episode, hear the latest agriculture news and two in-depth interviews from agricultural market trends and another with an inside look at a Farmers Business Network (FBN) distribution facility. This week’s ag news covers the latest on tariffs affecting the agricultural industry, a new report showing a continued decline in U.S. tractor and combine sales, a South Dakota bill aimed at eliminating eminent domain, growing concerns among cattle producers over a rapidly reproducing tick and more ag news from this week. In this week’s first interview, we take you inside a Farmers Business Network (FBN) distribution facility with Jack Cox, senior vice president of logistics and customer experience. He shares insights on how FBN prepares for the upcoming busy season and how its facilities operate similarly to Amazon, allowing farmers to track when their products will be shipped to customers. In another conversation, we speak with Matt Clark, senior rural economic analyst at Terrain. He shares insights on key economic factors, trends and market conditions affecting U.S. farmers and ranchers. Clark also discusses Terrain’s latest series of reports, which analyze both short- and long-term trends shaping the future of U.S. agriculture. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

  7. MAR 7

    March 7, 2025: Ag Technology Takes Center Stage at This Year’s Commodity Classic

    In this week’s episode, tune in for our on-site coverage of the 2025 Commodity Classic, a trade show and convention bringing together farmers nationwide. From an in-depth interview with Helena representatives on legislative impacts and a newly introduced post-emergence adjuvant to the latest top ag headlines, Ag News Daily has it all. This week’s headlines include an update on tariffs, the USDA’s decision to close 59 Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service offices, a newly settled six-year contract agreement between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance and a report on how mycotoxins affected last year’s crop. Our featured interview this week is with Sean McCarty, director of government affairs for Helena, and Austin Anderson, brand manager of adjuvants and water management at Helena Products Group. Anderson introduces Cohort, a new post-emergence adjuvant, while McCarty explains how he closely monitors and lobbies for legislation that impacts upcoming products designed to serve farmers. He also discusses the effects of the Endangered Species Act and the resulting Herbicide Strategy from the Environmental Protection Agency. Our special Commodity Classic coverage this week includes hearing soundbites from secretary of agriculture Brooks Collins at a press conference earlier in the week. She discussed trade, the secretary of health and human services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. conversations and her plans to support farmers. We also hear what farmers learned from the event and a special weather update from Nutrien Ag Solutions Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

  8. FEB 28

    February 28, 2025: Ag Policy Updates and More Ag News

    Stay up to date on key agricultural policy developments and the top ag headlines from the past week. In this episode, we also feature an interview with Geringhoff, discussing their latest equipment release and company growth. This week’s ag headlines cover major policy updates, including the expansion of E15 across eight Midwestern states, the USDA allocating $1 billion to combat avian influenza and a bipartisan bill aimed at restricting foreign purchases of farmland. Additional headlines include upcoming tariffs set to take effect next week and new data on the impact of beef-on-dairy in the markets. Our featured interview this week includes Craig Lee, Director of Sales for North America at Geringhoff, and company president Bill Dickhutt. They discuss the newly released XFR-50 and Geringhoff’s upcoming Minnesota location, expected to be completed in the spring of 2025. Tanner Winterhof heard from them at the recent National Farm Machinery Show. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

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

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    Ag News Daily
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
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