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This news program gets cutting edge science, technology, corporate mergers and innovative farming activities out to today’s ag community. In addition the ag economy relies on breaking news on farm regulations and political announcements, information important to keeping our producers ahead of the game not only locally but on the world stage. Bob Larson is the newest member of the team. Bob grew up in Southeastern WA working in the fields as all rural kids do. He left the country life behind to pursue a career in broadcast journalism. He comes to us from the number one talk radio station in Seattle, KIRO, where Bob was the station’s news editor for eight years. This is a daily 2:30 minute program.

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    Trump Fires Back on Argentinian Bee and U.S.-China Trade Negotiations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025


    President Trump responded to backlash against his plan to import beef from Argentina to help lower beef prices in grocery stores, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says trade negotiations with China have gone very well, ahead of President Trump's meeting with the Chinese Premier.

    Halloween and Agritourism and NCBA's Beef Import Concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025


    With Halloween season upon us, families are once again headed to pumpkin patches to experience a variety of seasonal activities on local farms, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association expressed significant concerns about President Trump's plan to buy beef from Argentina.

    New AEWR Good for Georgia and NCBA's Beef Import Concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025


    Southeast farmers could see major changes to labor costs under a new proposal from the Trump Administration aimed at revising the H-2A visa program, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association expressed significant concerns about President Trump's plan to buy beef from Argentina.

    Celebrating American Beef and FSA Offices Reopen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025


    Cattle industry folks will be ‘Celebrating American Beef' in Baker City, Oregon next Saturday, November 1st, and the Trump administration will release about $3 billion in assistance and reopen FSA Offices for farmers despite the government shutdown.

    Georgia Peanut Bank Week and FSA Offices Reopen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025


    The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Bankers Association joined forces this week to promote the 49th annual Georgia Peanut Bank Week, and the Trump administration will release about $3 billion in assistance and reopen FSA Offices for farmers despite the government shutdown.

    Buying Argentinian Beef and California's E15 Example

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025


    The U.S. may purchase Argentinian beef in an attempt to bring down the price of beef at U.S. grocery stores, and California is an example of what could be achieved around the country after they enacted a law allowing E15 fuels.

    Northwest Climate Survey and Shutdown Warnings or Agriculture

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025


    Northwest researchers are asking for participation to help document weather and climate impacts of the 2025 water year in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and top Senate Republican John Thune warns White House that American farmers will continue to suffer during the government shutdown.

    Northwest Climate Survey and Shutdown Warnings or Agriculture

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025


    Northwest researchers are asking for participation to help document weather and climate impacts of the 2025 water year in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and top Senate Republican John Thune warns White House that American farmers will continue to suffer during the government shutdown.

    Georgia Farmers Hit by Shutdown and Shutdown Warnings or Agriculture

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025


    Georgia farmers rely on support from the USDA and other government agencies that are being affected by the federal government shutdown, and top Senate Republican John Thune warns White House that American farmers will continue to suffer during the government shutdown.

    Shutdown Hitting Farmers and U.S.-China Port Fees

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025


    The government shutdown is hitting the nation's farmers and ranchers in multiple ways, and the U.S. and China have begun charging competing port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys to crude oil.

    Shutdown Hitting Farmers and U.S.-China Port Fees

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025


    The government shutdown is hitting the nation's farmers and ranchers in multiple ways, and the U.S. and China have begun charging competing port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys to crude oil.

    Almond Crop Challenges and Farmers Call for End to Shutdown and Labor Fix

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025


    California almond growers were largely skeptical when the USDA forecast a 3-billion-pound crop in its “objective measurement” report, and as Congress works to end the government shutdown, farmers are calling for that same sense of urgency in fixing the broken ag labor system.

    Almond Crop Challenges and Farmers Call for End to Shutdown and Labor Fix

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025


    California almond growers were largely skeptical when the USDA forecast a 3-billion-pound crop in its “objective measurement” report, and as Congress works to end the government shutdown, farmers are calling for that same sense of urgency in fixing the broken ag labor system.

    Florida Farmer of the Year andFarmers Call for End to Shutdown and Labor Fix

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025


    Florida Farm Bureau has announced the top three finalists for its 2026 Florida Farmer of the Year award, and as Congress works to end the government shutdown, farmers are calling for that same sense of urgency in fixing the broken ag labor system.

    AI Predictions or Avocados and Tractor Sales Up Slightly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025


    Researchers have developed a smartphone-based AI system that accurately predicts the ripeness and internal quality of avocados, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' monthly Flash Report shows the sales of all tractors in September were up 4% from last year.

    AI Predictions or Avocados and Tractor Sales Up Slightly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025


    Researchers have developed a smartphone-based AI system that accurately predicts the ripeness and internal quality of avocados, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' monthly Flash Report shows the sales of all tractors in September were up 4% from last year.

    China-US Trade Dispute and Farm Economy Continues Decline

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025


    The Chinese government announced it would curb critical mineral exports to countries like the U.S., sparking an immediate response from the White House, and Farmers are facing a difficult farm economy, as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high.

    China-US Trade Dispute and Farm Economy Continues Decline

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025


    The Chinese government announced it would curb critical mineral exports to countries like the U.S., sparking an immediate response from the White House, and Farmers are facing a difficult farm economy, as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high.

    Washington's First HPAI of the Year and Ag Drones Continue to Surge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025


    The Washington State Department of Agriculture confirmed Grant County's first case of bird flu at a commercial poultry facility in Moses Lake, and the global agricultural drones market reached $4.7 billion in 2024, demonstrating robust momentum that's expected to continue.

    Washington's First HPAI of the Year and Ag Drones Continue to Surge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025


    The Washington State Department of Agriculture confirmed Grant County's first case of bird flu at a commercial poultry facility in Moses Lake, and the global agricultural drones market reached $4.7 billion in 2024, demonstrating robust momentum that's expected to continue.

    More Helene Relief and Ag Drones Continue to Surge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025


    The state of Georgia will receive over $531,236,000 in federal funds for the Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program, and the global agricultural drones market reached $4.7 billion in 2024, demonstrating robust momentum that's expected to continue.

    USDA Emergency Assistance on Hold and Tyson - Cargill Settlement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025


    Democrats are responding to announcement that emergency assistance for farmers won't happen until the government shutdown ends, and Tyson and Cargill will pay a combined $87.5 million to settle a beef price-fixing lawsuit from 2019.

    USDA Emergency Assistance on Hold and Tyson - Cargill Settlement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025


    Democrats are responding to announcement that emergency assistance for farmers won't happen until the government shutdown ends, and Tyson and Cargill will pay a combined $87.5 million to settle a beef price-fixing lawsuit from 2019.

    Vote No on Prop 50 and Financial Assistance for Ag on Hold

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025


    With Californians casting their votes on Proposition 50, groups representing rural constituents are pushing back saying the measure, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the administration won't move forward on financial assistance for producers until the government shutdown ends.

    Vote No on Prop 50 and Financial Assistance for Ag on Hold

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025


    With Californians casting their votes on Proposition 50, groups representing rural constituents are pushing back saying the measure, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the administration won't move forward on financial assistance for producers until the government shutdown ends.

    Georgia Praises H-2A Reform and Financial Assistance for Ag on Hold

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025


    Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper is praising the Trump Administration's proposed changes to the H-2A Visa Program that will save Georgia farmers millions in labor costs, and the administration won't move forward on financial assistance for producers until the government shutdown ends.

    Wildfires and Power Outages and Screwworm Draws Closer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025


    California farmers suffer some of the worst impacts of increasing wildfires, losing crops to fire and smoke, and planned power outages, and Mexico's Ag Ministry says another case of New World Screwworm was reported in Nuevo Leon, which borders the U.S.

    Wildfires and Power Outages and Screwworm Draws Closer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025


    California farmers suffer some of the worst impacts of increasing wildfires, losing crops to fire and smoke, and planned power outages, and Mexico's Ag Ministry says another case of New World Screwworm was reported in Nuevo Leon, which borders the U.S.

    MAHA's Ultra-Processed Foods and Screwworm Draws Closer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025


    Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson applauds efforts of Make America Healthy Again Commission to address childhood health concerns associated with ultra-processed foods, and Mexico's Ag Ministry says another case of New World Screwworm was reported in Nuevo Leon, which borders the U.S.

    Farmer Sentiment Up Slightly and Dairy Industry Urges Labor Reform

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025


    Farmer sentiment held steady in September as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose one point to a reading of 126, and the dairy industry addresses urgent labor shortages facing America's dairy farmers.

    Farmer Sentiment Up Slightly and Dairy Industry Urges Labor Reform

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025


    Farmer sentiment held steady in September as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose one point to a reading of 126, and the dairy industry addresses urgent labor shortages facing America's dairy farmers.

    RFA Applauds California's E15 Acceptance and Kieffer New NAWG CEO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025


    The Renewable Fuels Association applauds California Governor Gavin Newsome for signing Assembly Bill 30 into law, immediately legalizing lower-cost E15 fuel, and the National Association of Wheat Growers announced Sam Kieffer will be their next CEO.

    Farmers' Market Celebration and Kieffer New NAWG CEO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025


    American Farmland Trust announced the winners of the 17th annual America's Farmers Market Celebration™, with three southeast markets in the top 10, and the National Association of Wheat Growers announced Sam Kieffer will be their next CEO.

    Corn Growers Applaud California's E15 and Ag Sales to China Continue to Drop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


    Applause from National Corn Growers Association President after California Governor signs bill legalizing E15 in the state, and the U.S. ag industry continues to lose sales from trade severances with China and others.

    Taste Washington Day in Schools and Government Shutdown Delays

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025


    School cafeterias across Washington state will serve locally grown foods this week as part of the annual Taste Washington Day celebration, and the federal government shutdown will stop some payments to farmers and also delay access to federal farm loans.

    Avocado Sunblotch Viroid and Government Shutdown Delays

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025


    Florida avocados are under renewed threat from avocado sunblotch viroid, a disease that stunts tree growth, deforms fruit, and spreads silently through groves, and the federal government shutdown will stop some payments to farmers and also delay access to federal farm loans.

    Reject California's Prop 50 and Mexico's New Screwworm Regulations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025


    California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass is calling on the state's farmers, ranchers and rural residents to reject Proposition 50, and Mexico's government instituted new regulations on livestock movement due to their New World screwworm infestation.

    Florida Farmers on Govt Shutdown and Mexico's New Screwworm Regulations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025


    When the federal government shut down Wednesday, Florida's farmers and ranchers were left facing more uncertainty of government support, and Mexico's government instituted new regulations on livestock movement due to their New World screwworm infestation.

    Rollins Addresses Rising Costs and Cheese-Butter-Yogurt Demand High

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


    Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins warns U.S. farm production inputs are significantly more costly than four years ago, and consumer demand for products like cheese, butter and yogurt continues to drive dairy sales growth.

    Colorado River Basin Management and SNAP Changes Proposed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025


    Time is running out for the seven states in the Colorado River Basin to reach a deal for managing the over-tapped river, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the USDA is proposing changes to strengthen the stocking requirements for retailers in the SNAP Program.

    USDA Aid for Georgia Farms and SNAP Changes Proposed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025


    Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the USDA will provide more than $531 million in Congressionally approved recovery assistance to Georgia ag producers, and USDA is proposing changes to strengthen the stocking requirements for retailers in the SNAP Program.

    USDA Specialty Crop Funds and Ethanol Production Drops

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025


    The USDA is awarding $8.3 million in funding to help recipients address their trade barriers and expand international market access for U.S. specialty crops, and new data from the Energy Information Administration says American ethanol output dropped to a four-month low.

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