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In its 35th year, this award winning program keeps farmers, ranchers and agri-business professionals informed. This program focuses on the cutting edge issues of farming. Advances in technology farming with GPS and satellite imagery technology, use of drones and advancements in infield communicati…

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    Good News, Bad News for Cattle and Pork Exports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025


    Market diversification is key to livestock exports during this time of uncertainty with China.

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    Farmers Union on the BBB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025


    The National Farmers Union hopes that bipartisan discussions will not be lost over the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

    Butter Mislabeling Spurs Request for FDA Intervention

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025


    The American Butter Institute says that a dairy-free butter product manufactured by Country Croc is mislabeled and should not include any reference to dairy.

    Canola For New Growing Regions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025


    BASF is rolling out its new InVigor Gold canola variety to be produced in areas of the US where it has not traditionally been produced before.

    US Pig Inventory Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025


    A look at the latest USDA Hogs and Pigs numbers.

    USMEF Not Liking Canada Trade Safeguards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025


    Trade negotiations with Canada are encountering sticking points due to some ag industry safeguards they have in place.

    Long-Awaited Study Shows Grazing is Good for Sage Grouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025


    The results of a long-term study conducted by the University of Idaho show that cattle grazing helps, not hinders, sage grouse habitat.

    US Wheat Associates Hosting International Wheat Buyers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025


    US Wheat Associates helps to educate foreign buyers on the positive aspects of US wheat.

    Part 2: AFBF on Labor Reform

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025


    Today, a specialty crops grower from Oregan shares his personal message on the need for ag labor and ag labor reform.

    Dairy Farmer Talks About Need for Labor Reform

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025


    A New York dairy farmer recently went to Washington, DC to give his personal testimony on how important immigrant laborers are to his operation.

    New World Screwworm Eradication Costs Underscore Need for Proposed Facility

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    The potential cost of NWS if it enters the US is huge, and the stakes are high for cattle producers shows why it is important to take steps now to ensure it does not cross over into the US from Mexico.

    Sulphur: Important to Crop Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025


    Sulfur applications are being tested on corn and soybean crops.

    Corn Markets Waiting For a Catalyst

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


    With good demand, when will the corn market rally?

    New Dairy Export Program Goes into Effect July 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025


    The NEXT Program was voted on by the National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors to dedicate an assessment of dairy products sold for export market development.

    US Based Soybean Innovation Lab Impacts in Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025


    The US Soybean Innovation Lab has created a strong soybean market in Africa as well as enhancing soybean export demand from US producers.

    MAHA Report Favorable for US Livestock Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025


    R-CALF United Stock Growers of America says that the MAHA report supports meat consumption.

    Crossbreeding Cattle Can Have Economic Benefits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025


    There are new tools and technologies that can assist with crossbreeding dairy and beef cattle, which is proving to have several benefits for producers.

    Mosaic's Sustainable Nutrient Certification Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025


    The Mosaic Company's Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems 4R Certification program has over 5 million validated acres and is designed to enhance nutrient use efficiency.

    Children's Book Teaches Ag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025


    American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture continues to publish educational materials, including children's books.

    Whole Milk in Schools Good for Health and for Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025


    Expanded milk options in school lunch menus is anticipated to lead to less food waste and support child nutrition and the US Dairy Industry.

    NRCS Customer Service Efficiency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025


    The agency is working to make customer service more efficient using mobile service technology.

    Cattle Group Supports USDA Investment in New World Srewworm Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025


    USDA is investing in South America to upgrade a facility that will increase the number of sterile flies that can be used to mate with the New World screwworm females, which then kill the pest as females can only mate once.

    China Not a Big Buyer of US Wheat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025


    While China has been a hard red winter wheat customer, they have not been a big customer for US wheat producers.

    John Deere's New Technology Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025


    More specific farming technology can lead to reduced chemical use and increased efficacy

    The US Ag Industry is Aging Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025


    Close to half of America's farmers are at retirement age or beyond.

    Growers Benefit From National Farm Managment Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025


    An intensive cyber infrastructure is helping farmers with real data-driven, visual decision-making tools.

    Agriculture Consult Needed in MAHA Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025


    The Environmental Protection Agency needs to remain the lead agency when it comes to testing and regulating ag chemical applications, according to the National Corn Growers Association.

    Updated Federal Milk Marketing Order In Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025


    After years of work, the Federal Milk Marketing Order has been updated and is now in effect.

    Microsoft Supports FFA With AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025


    Microsoft is expanding its Farm Beats program to help FFA learn about data management, analytics and AI.

    USDA Investing More to Control New World Screwworm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025


    In addition to current NWS control efforts, USDA is investing $21 million to resurrect a facility that will produce more sterile flies to drop into NWS-infested areas of Mexico as a way of preventing it from coming into the US.

    Farm Bankruptcies Expected to Increase

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025


    Farmers are having to "push to pencil" when it comes to profitability and stay in operation.

    India Needs and Wants US Sorghum

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025


    US Sorghum producers are excited about the potential India market opportunities.

    New Pollinator Technology for Crops

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025


    Power Pollen, is an IP company licensing seed companies to sell their innovative pollen technogy to assist with row crop viability.

    Potato Crop Managment Planning is Key

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025


    BASF offers products that can provide flexibility to respond to less frequent but potentially severe diseases such as late blight in potatoes.

    Small Farms at the Heart of New USDA Policy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025


    A new suite of policies has been released under a new USDA initiative to support small family farms.

    Steer and Beef Prices Expected to Upward Trend in 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025


    The USDA May meat and beef production forecast shows forecasted trends for 2026.

    Steer and Beef Prices Expected to Upward Trend in 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025


    The USDA May meat and beef production forecast shows forecasted trends for 2026.

    Record Pork Exports to Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025


    The US had record pork exports into Mexico in 2024 with more growth expected this year.

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    USDA Flagship CRP Sign-Ups Open

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025


    Sign-ups are open for General CRP and Continuous CRP. More details on Continuous CRP in today's report.

    JBS Collusion Lawsuit Agreement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025


    A proposed settlement with JBS for $83.5 million was preliminarily approved by the court. Cattle producers who sold live cattle to the big four packers or traded live cattle futures from June 1, 2015, to November 1, 2016, are eligible to file a claim under the settlement.

    Feeder Cattle Hard to Find

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025


    Risk management is key to when it comes to filling feedlots in the current tight cattle supply situation.

    Immigration and the Dairy Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025


    Natinal Milk Producers Federation on immigration and work being done on the issue by the Trump Administration.

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