Podcast appearances and mentions of ag census

Danni Munch, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation outlines factors playing into the loss of the number farms in the U.S. as per the latest Ag Census survey.

The Census of Agriculture is a long standing USDA tradition, stretching all the way back to the department's founding. A few weeks ago, the department revealed its latest iteration, updating the 2017 numbers with the latest figures that captured the impacts of trade wars, the global pandemic, and half a decade of extraordinary uncertainty. To help us tackle this huge trove of agricultural data, and put it in the context of how it'll impact the department going forward, we're joined today by DTN Ag Policy Editor Chris Clayton.  Today, he'll give us some essential background on how the Ag Census works, why it matters, and dig into the top line numbers that are making waves. We'll discuss the fastest growing livestock sector, USDA's new interest in measuring precision ag adoption, and the freshest information on the proliferation of cover crops and reductions in ag acreage and farm numbers. We'll also hear about other key farm demographics and how changes around irrigation and other farm input uses might reflect a changing economic situation in rural America. Then we'll check on the farm bill, how updated ag data might impact the whole of ag policy making, and the prospect of moving ag labor policy toward the finish line.

Sec. Blayne Arthur previews her upcoming chat with Jamison McNiel of Bristow & Kennedy Clark of Minco. Sec. Arthur also talks about her first job out of college (00:00). Jamison and Kennedy join Sec. Arthur to talk about their ag backgrounds, getting other people into ag, speech contests, dreams of being animal chiropractors, and much more (5:10). ODAFF PIO Lee Benson chats with Sec. Arthur about the interview, OYE, and finish up with some OK stats from the 2022 Ag Census (37:00).

We invited Mike Klamm with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service to join the AgCast and discuss the data from the latest Ag Census. From the number of family farms in the Natural State to the average age of farmers and a trend that might surprise you. We cover a lot of numbers on this episode, you don't want to miss it.

KFB President Eddie Melton says the 2022 Ag Census shows some disturbing trends in Kentucky Agriculture.

The latest Ag Census data was recently released, and we break down Arkansas' numbers. You may be surprised to learn what changed in the five years since the last census. We also talk about the Brazilian soybean and corn crop with data from the latest WASDE, including weather impacts. All of that and more on this episode.

Fewer farms in the US.

The USDA releases the 2022 Ag Census, revealing that since 2017 the U.S. lost nearly 142,000 farms and more than 20.1 million acres of productive farmland, that just over 26,000 farms account for 50% of all sales for all products, and an overall continued rise in the average age of farmers.

ODAFF PIO Lee Benson asks Sec. Blayne Arthur about her earliest memories showing livestock (:00). Sec. Arthur sits down with Whitney Glazier of the Lomega FFA Chapter and Coy Davidson of the Elgin FFA Chapter to learn their background. They each talk about overcoming adversity, how to spread the word about ag, future plans, and much more (4:30). Lee and Sec. Arthur give their thoughts on the interview, FFA Day at the Capitol, and some good stats from the newly released Ag Census (37:45).

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Joanna talked with DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski about the recent release of the 2022 Ag Census. We discussed key takeaways on the census in regards to Wisconsin agriculture, how DATCP uses the data, opportunities, challenges and the future of Wisconsin agriculture. Check out the full release here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Open Mic guest is Todd Van Hoose, president and CEO of the Farm Credit Council. Van Hoose is grateful Washington delivered an extension of the 2018 farm bill but joins a chorus of other agriculture organizations calling for new policy to be approved in early 2024. He says USDA loan programs and limits should be adjusted to reflect higher operating costs in today's agriculture economy. The Council has mounted a challenge against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over language requiring the collection of data that Farm Credit says is already available through the Ag Census. Van Hoose discusses the need for base acre and reference price adjustments as well as needed assistance for young and beginning farmers.

USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service will end data collection for the 2022 Census of Agriculture on May 31.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we learn about the data collection process for the 2022 Agriculture Census, which will wrap up later this spring. We also learn about how that data will be used. We talk with National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Ethan Lane and National Pork Producers Council's Andrew Bailey and Dr. Trachelle Carr about the farm bill, trade and other policy issues affecting the beef and pork industries. In our Meat Monitor segment, we learn about a strong month in March for U.S. pork and beef and in The Dirt with Nutrien, Senior Agronomist Mike Howell and Ron Olson, an agronomist with the Sulfur Institute, discuss the critical role of sulfur in plant development. In “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz discusses the need for brighter lights on farm vehicles. The episode also features the latest release from Scott Southworth and Dallas Moore, “Granny Used to Honky Tonk.” Timestamps Fastline Marketing Group advertisement: 0:00 Intro and news: 0:30 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:41 Hubert Hamer, National Agricultural Statistics Service: 7:00 Ethan Lane, National Cattlemen's Beef Association: 15:47 Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council: 24:05 Dr. Trachelle Carr, National Pork Producers Council: 27:03 Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 31:01 Mike Howell, Nutrien: 34:13 Soil Test Pro advertisement: 39:46 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 40:18 Scott Southworth and Dallas Moore: 41:47

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Jody McDaniel with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service explaining why USDA is still accepting ag. census responses far beyond the original Feb. 6th due date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers are a busy bunch, which is why the U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending the deadline for finishing the Ag Census.  Stephanie Hoff visits with NASS Administrator, Hubert Hamer, who says they'll give farmers until this spring to fill it out. Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group joins Pam Jahnke for their weekly update. The Wisconsin Beef Council has launched its inaugural class for the Beef Leadership Institute.  Becca Hilby from Hazel Green is a part of that class, and explains to Pam Jahnke how she's involved in sharing her day-to-day on farm experiences with the social media audience of the Wisconsin Beef Council.  That's this edition of "Checkoff Chat" sponsored by the Wisconsin Beef Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We are fortunate to have a cutting-edge dairy reporting system in the United States through the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).  Statistician Greg Bussler and Associate Professor Chuck Nicholson dissect the NASS dairy reports and the role it plays with understanding dairy markets. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza dives into the topics below with Greg and Chuck: 1:23: Overview of the National Agricultural Statistics Service and how it generates dairy reports 3:48: How dairy farmers are randomly selected    4:08: Handling NASS surveys in other states and regions 6:20: Reviewing and analyzing NASS reports 8:13: How the reports are used to determine dairy markets 11:02: How other countries do dairy reporting 13:10: Overcoming the challenge of poor dairy reporting in other countries 16:38: How policymakers utilize NASS dairy reports 17:29: Role of the U.S. Ag Census, response rate 20:52: NASS data helps understand the dairy supply chain, keeping up with innovation 24:17: How NASS stays up-to-date with the industry 26:25: Data from NASS to keep an eye on 26:35: What trends should dairy be tracking outside of agriculture Special thanks to BMO Harris Bank for sponsoring this episode. About the guests Greg Bussler is the Wisconsin Statistician for the National Agricultural Statistics Service. He grew up on a hog and crop farm in Minnesota. Greg enjoys working with numbers and has been with NASS for over 33 years.   Chuck Nicholson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics and the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences at the University of Wisconsin—Madison. His position is funded by the Dairy Innovation Hub and focuses on the analysis of dairy markets, policy and supply chains. Chuck teaches undergraduate courses on food systems and supply chains.  This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.  Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com. 

Now's the time to start researching and selecting farm partners you might like to work with this year to provide you with fresh produce.  CSA's or Community Supported Agriculture operations dot the state.  Right now, they're making plans for production this year.  Charitee Seebecker talks to Sam Tilton with the CSA Coalition about all the work going on behind the scenes. Consumers are already making changes in what items they're purchasing - and that includes food.  Stephanie Hoff visits with Brandon Scholz, executive director of the WI Grocer's Association about how stores are trying to keep flexing despite continued supply chain issues. USDA's Ag Census is due back by February 6th.  Greg Bussler, WI Ag Statistician explains why the data gathered is so important, and reminds farms that USDA will pursue them until they get that data. John Hineberg with Total Farm Marketing joins Pam Jahnke to chat about the latest projections on today's cattle report. Hineberg says this could verify a record low calf crop in the United States.  High prices in Chicago but a looming circle over all of the cattle industry while consumer demand and international interest in U.S. beef remains firm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Armstrong and Sharp highlight several upcoming deadlines with the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau including the Ag Census, scholarship opportunities, the Women in Ag Conference, Pesticide Application training, the Tri-County Cattlemen banquet, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Matt Kaye reports from Washington as USDA Ag Secretary Vilsack keeps pressure on Mexico over GMO corn Lauren Lurkins Director of Environmental Policy Illinois Farm Bureau talks about her meeting last week in D.C. as she sits on the Hypoxia Task Force Sadie Asher, new chair of the IFB YL committee Mark Schleusener, USDA NASS, talks Ag Census and the methods which people can participate. Early morning markets and weather.

On this episode, Pat Driscoll, President and CEO of the Certified Agriculture Dealers Program provides a status update on the program, which includes a new partnership with Ford Pro. The 2022 Agriculture Census is upon us and we learn more about it from National Agricultural Statistics Service's Barbara Rater. We also sit down with newly elected U.S. Meat Export Federation Chairman Dean Meyer. In our meat monitor segment, we learn about new competition from Brazil for U.S. pork exports in Mexico, and in “Bushels and Cents” Ray Bohacz suggests adding routine alternator check-ups to your vehicle's preventative maintenance plan. The episode also features holiday music from emerging Clarksville Creative Sound singer/songwriter Brayden Ryle. Timestamps Soil Test Pro advertisement: 0:00 Intro and news: 0:30 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:23 Orion Samuelson on Thanksgiving: 6:42 Pat Driscoll, Certified Agriculture Dealers: 7:20 Barbara Rater, National Agricultural Statistics Service: 13:29 Dean Meyer, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 17:01 Erin Borror, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 22:40 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 25:01 Brayden Ryle, Clarksville Creative Sound recording artist: 26:30

America's farmers and ranchers will soon have the opportunity to be represented.

The Department of Agriculture will mail the 2022 Census of Agriculture to millions of agriculture producers across the 50 states and Puerto Rico this fall. The 2022 Census of Agriculture will be mailed in phases, starting with an invitation to respond online in November, followed by paper questionnaires in December.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA statistician for the state of Utah John Hilton talks about next years AG census and Gov Spencer Cox speaks about recent COVID surge and graffiti at Logan High

Some new criteria and questions within the 2017 Census of Agriculture.

In the 2017 Ag Census data it showed that 66% of the responding female farmer-operators had an off-farm job. Micha Ide joins us to talk about her off-farm jobs and side-hustles all while farming full-time. Get in touch: Twitter @femalefarmers Instagram @rootedinthevalley Facebook /FemaleFarmerProject www.femalefarmerproject.org Show notes: http://www.femalefarmerproject.org/the-podcast/2019/5/29/off-farm-jobs-and-side-hustles-with-micha-ide

Northwest Ohio / Northeast Indiana farmer Allen Dean and Indiana Ag Nutrient Executive Director Ben Wicker as they discuss upward trends in conservation adoption indicated by the latest Ag Census.According to the latest Census of Agriculture, Indiana farmers are among the most productive and efficient in the U.S. Indiana ranked No. 3 in the nation in acres planted of cover crops. Indiana farmers planted 936,000 acres of cover crops in 2017, up 57 percent from 2012. Additionally, farmers practiced reduced tillage on 4.1 million acres, which was up 1 million from five years ago.

In Episode 10 of Fastline Fast Track we talk with Ray Atkinson of the American Farm Bureau Federation about improving mental health on the farm. We also talk with Andy Junkin about helping farm families come together to make better decisions for their operation. We talk with American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Veronica Nigh about the ag census and we highlight the new John Deere 1,600-gallon R4060 and updated R4045 sprayers for 2020. We also take you to the legendary Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, for music from country singer/songwriter Marty Brown. CLICK HERE for a free download of the audiobook version of Andy Junkin's new book, "Tough Times Never Last, Tough Farm Families Do!"

Welcome to Episode 53 of BCI Cattle Chat which is sponsored by the Kansas Beef Council! Our special guest on this episode is Sharla Huseman, Director of Marketing for the Kansas Beef Council. Please click on the links below to be taken to any sources mentioned in the podcast. Keep an eye out for news… Continue reading Top 10 Ways to Improve Grilling this Season, Introduction of Special Guest Sharla Huseman – Kansas Beef Council, Common Questions for Sharla, Ag Census Facts, Kansas Beef Council and BCI Collaborate on Events , Actions to Take as a Producer

Episode 9 features a discussion about planting and tillage equipment with Tony McClleland, CASE IH Planter Marketing Manager, a discussion about the 2017 Ag Census with Dan Sumner, director of the Agricultural Issues Center at the University of California, Davis and the music of Tim Atwood, live from the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, Tennessee.

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat!  Please click on the links below to be taken to any sources mentioned in the podcast. Keep an eye out for news about our exciting upcoming guests on both Twitter and Facebook. 5:00 – Questions from Ag Census 9:42 – Pre-season Bull TrainingExtension 18:29 – Top 6 Things to do… Continue reading Questions from Ag Census, Pre-Season Bull Training, Top 6 Things to do for Pre-Season Bull Management, Grass Tetany

We finally record the first podcast after years of talking about talking. We introduce ourselves, outline our hopes for the show, and discuss Hurricane Florence, vittles, Trapper Jim, the Ag Census, slavery, racism in America, chicken farming, etc. Brandon provides free truck sounds. Donn has trouble with multiplication. All in all, not bad for a first go. Follow us on Instagram at @streakoflean. Individual accounts are @grassrootsfarmsga (Brandon) and @cooper_ag_services (Donn). We'll have show notes and links once the website (www.streakofleanpod.com) is up. Mattress company sponsorships now being accepted. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/streakoflean/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/streakoflean/support

Today's episode is brought to you by Alltech. I had the honor of interviewing Bill Northey, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm & Foreign Agricultural Services, during Alltech's #ONE18 event. We dig deep into the Ag Census process, discuss the Under Secretary and Secretary Perdue's expectations under the Trump administration and discuss the US's trade woes.

Scot Rumburg Nevada State Statistician on USDA Ag Census by Patrick Cavanaugh

CFA President Ron Bonnett comments on 2016 Ag Census results. Also, an update on soybean and pulse crop seeding in Manitoba.

KAP President Dan Mazier comments on newly released 2016 Ag Census data. We'll also get a hog market update from Tyler Fulton of Hams Marketing Services.