AgDay Podcast

The American Soybean Association expressed disappointment that U.S. soybeans did not see the cut in China's 10% reciprocal tariffs like other ag goods. So far China has bought over half of their soybean commitments for this year. But as farmers start harvesting that crop they're counting on China's pledge to buy at least 25 million tons of U.S. soybeans annually through 2028.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Details on the deal with China released: China did cut the 10% reciprocal tariffs on all ag goods, even soybean products like meal and oil. However, soybeans were notably absent from the detailed plan to cut tariffs as a leverage tool for future talks. Plus, China failed to provide details on the pro-rated $17 billion of additional ag goods which was a letdown for the market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers in the Southwestern U.S. devasted by record heat and drought this season are finally seeing a change in the weather pattern. While this year's crop is a disaster, the moisture is coming at the right time for them to plant hard red winter wheat and when combined with strong crop insurance guarantees its providing some optimism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. with a lot of fanfare. The real question is what's being decided underneath the pomp and circumstance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While harvest pace nationally was ahead of average this week at 13% on corn and 12% on soybeans, it doesn't tell the whole story. Currently farmers in the Southern Midwest are running 15% to 25% ahead of normal due to hot dry conditions, while farmers in the western Midwest are starting to fall behind due to wet conditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The markets are watching the U.S. China Summit, plus President Trump's meetings with Ukraine President Zelensky and Iran officials with hopes of an end to both the Iran and Black Sea conflicts. Just the prospects for peace in Trump's speech at the U.N General Assembly weighed on energy, wheat and corn markets on Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With U.S. average price for diesel a record $6.51 on Monday, Congress and the administration are feverishly looking at ways to provide relief. Lawmakers have floated ideas including a federal gas-tax holiday or a ban on diesel exports. But could Congress get the legislation passed or could it backfire without providing meaningful change in prices?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All eyes are on the outcome of the U.S.-China Summit this week and an extension of the one-year trade truce. Market sources say this Summit represents one of the tougher negotiations looking at rare earth minerals, chips and agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cattle industry is dealing with an aging ownership base, not enough skilled help and questions about who's next in line to take over the operation. The generational gap is widening and it's a real threat to the cattle industry and herd size long term if not addressed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diesel prices have hit record highs every day for more than a week. The timing couldn't be worse for farmers with harvest ramping up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The loss of 3,000 head of packing capacity at the Joslin, Illinois, plant along with the other plants that have closed this year is taking away producers most important tool in cash cattle market negotiations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest State of the Beef Industry insights reveal a rare paradox for U.S. beef producers: Historic profitability and strong demand are clashing with persistent drought, labor shortages, rising input costs and political threats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA did confirm lower corn yields in the September WASDE but there were no big fireworks as it was in line with expectations and largely priced in. Michelle Rook reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brother and Daughter of Pilot who Died on 9-11 Remember Him in the Place He Loved Best: On the FarmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump has escalated the trade war against Canada. He is now directing GSA and USTR to take $50 billion worth of Canadian goods off the market. Michelle Rook is finding out how this impacts the American farmer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cattle producers are trying to make sense of two executive orders from the President.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drought and relentless late season heat are taking a toll on U.S. crop production, harvest and even new crop planting efforts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Diesel prices keep jumping day-by-day, closing in on the last record set in 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're hearing from farmers after USDA announced its modernization plan. Michelle Rook spoke to an Iowa farmer-- who got the chance to share his suggestions with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction is mixed to the decision to change small refinery exemptions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another plan is unveiled by the federal government aimed at cutting beef prices for Americans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diesel prices continue to surge as harvest approaches, and experts don't expect relief anytime soon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada are escalating, plus the President doubles down on his 90-day beef import plan by signing a proclamation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new fertilizer plant is slated for Louisiana. It would be the first plant of its kind built in the U.S. since 1984.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers hit by recent storms in the Midwest need to move from damage assessment to thinking about harvest. Plus another worry, red crown rot is now popping up in random plots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cattle news developing on several fronts; several hundred head of cattle from Mexico have now entered the U.S., as the first port in a phased reopening happened Monday and the President's new plan to lower domestic beef prices is upsetting American ranchers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The southern border is reopening to livestock on Monday. We're talking to a cattleman in Arizona about the protocol in place. And we have the final tally of yields from the 2026 Pro Farmer Crop Tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have our findings from the fourth and final day of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour! The corn and soybean conditions our crews found before meeting up in Rochester, Minnesota. And — a second case of new world screwworm has been reported near a border reopening site.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come along for day three of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. Tyne Morgan is in Illinois and Michelle Rook is in Iowa. Together, those states planted more than 24 million acres of corn this year. We have your first look at how the crop looks now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Union employees in Fort Morgan, Colorado will get back to work Monday after four months of labor disputes. The new contract they agreed to.And — we'll show you our findings from day two of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moroccan phosphate has arrived in the U.S. for the first time in five years. The short-term relief this gives farmers. And, Pro Farmer's Crop Tour begins. We'll show you what our scouts found the first day in the fields.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the four main meatpacking companies in the U.S. is announcing changes to its beef business. The plants shutting down during America's historic cattle shortage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extreme weather conditions are impacting farmers across the country this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The August WASDE report is out, and the top two crops are a mixed bag. Corn yield is down, and soybeans are up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America's cattle herd is shrinking, and it's impacting the meatpacking industry in new ways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WASDE report coming Wednesday could have the most bearish impact yet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Senate's version of the farm bill failed to advance out of committee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the next WASDE report and our own ProFarmer Crop Tour, we are focusing in on private yield estimates. Despite declining crop conditions, the yield might be better than you think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AgDay talks one-on-one with Senator John Boozman, chairman of the Senate Ag Committee, about what happens if the committee can't get a passable farm bill to the full chamber.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With heat lingering, more cattle deaths are expected, plus we go in depth on the land rush to build data centers and how farmers are caught in the crosshairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug. 3: The Senate is prepping to mark up its version of the Farm Bill on August 6th. E15 and MCOOL are both topics as negotiations come down to the wire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 31: A recommended settlement between Cargill the union workers at its Fort Morgan, Colorado plant is on the table, plus what it looks like to trace Cyclospora cases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secretary of State Brooke Rollins visits the Douglas, Arizona port ahead of phased reopening of the border, plus cattle deaths are climbing as the persistent heat impacts many areas of the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corn took the biggest hit it's seen to its good-to-excellent rating for this time of year — in 20 yearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phased reopening of southern cattle ports with Mexico begin on august 24th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New U.S. tariffs just took effect on Friday. The U.S. says it found around 60 countries didn't do enough to stop forced labor in supply chains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A breakdown of the SDRP money that is available for struggling farmers and the impending deadlineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers monitoring the numerous geopolitical impacts on the marketsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump calls for 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. officials meet in Mexico this week for final USMCA trade negotiations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.