Podcasts about ag news

Oil prices have held steady for the past couple of months, thanks to economic news that seems to balance itself out; for every story pushing oil prices up, we get another pulling those prices down. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump, citing pressure from the agriculture and hospitality sectors, says farmworkers who are in the country illegally shouldn’t be deported and reiterated that the administration would be taking action on the issue. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers are turning to post-emergent herbicides, but concerns about certain weeds, such as waterhemp, last until harvest. Waterhemp continues to be a major weed problem for soybeans in North Dakota, with confirmed resistance to glyphosate, group 2 herbicides, and group 14 herbicides in many counties. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Renewable Fuels Association today welcomed the release of proposed renewable volume obligations for 2026 and 2027, calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft rule a “very positive signal” for America’s ethanol industry and farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates report for June says the 2025-2026 U.S. corn outlook didn’t change much from last month. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Hart, an agricultural economist at Iowa State University Extension, explains some of the challenges surrounding farm transitions. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the week's top headlines in Ag News!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Kuehl is Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade and is holding town hall meetings across the country to discuss the tariff war and its impacts. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures for most of the country and a dividing line between below and above normal precipitation is expected for the period of June 17 – 23. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about the current progress farmers are making harvesting the U.S. winter wheat crop. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brazil’s 2024-2025 corn harvest is expected to be the second largest in the country’s history, with a projected five million bushels. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA's June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and Crop Production Reports are scheduled for release Noon Eastern time on Thursday, June 12th. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regent, ND area producer Josh Greff says he is done planting this year’s sunflower crop. His planting conditions this year were pretty good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Due in part to a sharp decline in shipments to China, April exports of U.S. beef and pork trended lower than a year ago, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment reached a four-year high in May. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam explains details about crop acreage reports including needed information and documentation. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mostly higher closes in hogs and wheat, and the losses in soybeans, corn, and cattle.» July corn $4.37 up $.01 and 3/4» July soybeans $10.50 and ½ up $.07 and 1/4» July soybean meal $294.20 down $1.70» July soybean oil 48.02 up 23 points» July Chicago wheat $5.43 and ¼ down ¼ cent» August live cattle $218.02 down $.17» July lean hogs $108.85 up $.65Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsSubscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News:➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle, the gains in corn, and the mixed opens in soybeans, wheat, and hogs.What to watch: » Soybeans are waiting for more clarity on the deal with China» Corn and wheat are watching weather» Cattle are waiting for widespread direct business» Hogs are finding some supportLearn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsSubscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News:➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bayer executives have been warning in recent weeks that after losing billions of dollars to Roundup case settlements and jury awards, they may be ready to give up the fight and get out of the glyphosate business. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The European Union says it is open to lowering tariffs on U.S. fertilizer imports as an offer in trade talks with the Trump administration but will not weaken its food safety standards in pursuit of a deal. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee last week, Senator John Hoeven discussed key priorities for North Dakota ranchers with Michael Boren, the nominee to serve as the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed finishes in cattle, corn, hogs, and soybeans, and the losses in wheat.» July corn $4.38 and ¾ up $.05 and 1/4» July soybeans $10.57 and ¾ up $.01 and 3/4» July soybean meal $295.90 up $.40» July soybean oil 47.79 up 41 points» July Chicago wheat $5.34 and ½ down $.07 and 1/2» August live cattle $218.20 down $1.05» July lean hogs $108.20 up $1.00Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsSubscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News:➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and precipitation is expected for much of the country for the period of June 10 - 16.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of FFA members from across the U.S. will be in Washington, D.C., June 3-July 11. The Washington Leadership Conference offers five week-long blocks that students can choose from.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mauch who farms in southeastern North Dakota talks more about the start of the 2025 growing season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rupak Karn, Precision Agriculture Specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center, talks more about his work focusing on drones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Corn Growers Association is partnering with the Farm Credit Council to launch a new mentor program called On Deck. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenneth Hartman, Jr., President of the National Corn Growers Association, says the NCGA is deeply concerned about the fallout from the MAHA Report. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now, the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, led by Republican Chuck Grassley, would end restrictions on whole or two percent milk in the school lunch program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a sea of blue and gold on the NDSU campus this week as more than 1,300 FFA members, advisors, judges sponsors and presenters from across the state are in Fargo for the 96th Annual State FFA Convention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If Congress doesn’t extend current tax provisions, America’s farmers and ranchers will be forced to pay up to $9 billion more in federal taxes every year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher start for cattle and the mixed opens in soybeans, corn, wheat, and hogsWhat to watch: » Soybeans and corn are watching development weather» Wheat is mostly firm with some help from the lower dollar» Cattle are supported by more direct cash strength» Hogs continue to have uncertainties about sustained demandLearn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsSubscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News:➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sunflowers can be planted until late June in the Dakotas. The final planting dates for crop insurance purposes for sunflower vary by state and county. In North Dakota it is either June 10 or 15; South Dakota is June 15 or 20 and all of Minnesota is June 10. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers states with corn crops not yet completely planted as of the period ending June 1. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. has churned out record levels of ethanol since late 2024, largely due to a rise in exports and steady domestic demand. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall of Receipts, and USDA offices have been majorly impacted. In March, the Wall of Receipts listed nearly 750 government office lease terminations, planned as part of the DOGE agenda to “maximize governmental efficiency and productivity.” Now, the number of listed offices is less than 500, and a large chunk of the offices no longer listed are those of USDA agencies. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With multiple products, states, closing dates, and deadlines connected to the federal crop insurance program, keeping track of this information assist farmers with important risk management decisions. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Orwick, executive director of the American Sheep Industry Association, says changes are taking place on the consumer side and what they’re looking for when purchasing lamb. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The May Rural Mainstreet Index fell below the growth-neutral reading of 50 for the 19th time in the past 20 months. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wesley Tucker, a farm transition specialist at the University of Missouri Extension Service, says losing their “farmer” identity can be tough. NAFB News Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June is National Dairy Month, and Culver’s is celebrating the nation’s hardworking dairy farmers by giving farmers free Fresh Frozen Custard. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange says the longer the uncertainty continues to drag on sales of new-crop exports, export-dependent grain elevators, and merchandisers risk entering the 2025-2026 marketing year with greater reliance on local demand that may be scarce in some regions. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After several years of rapidly rising farmland values, 2024 saw things begin to cool off. Randy Dickhut, farmland sales expert with Agricultural Economic Insights, says the cyclical up-and-down nature of farmland prices is typical. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One way to prepare several meals for a week and save money is incorporating a take on leftovers. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One beef producer explains why her family chooses to raise Wagyu. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Registration is now open for the 2025 Siouxland Feedlot Forum on June 17, 2025, in Sioux Falls. The Siouxland Feedlot Forum brings together experts and industry professionals to present information on industry trends, new research and recommendations in feeding cattle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology continues to become a bigger player in the ag industry. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers explains the importance of using a food thermometer when grilling meats to assure proper internal temperatures and food safe from food borne bacteria. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selected producers will participate in coming days in USDA's latest surveys to collect data for key reports in late June, and throughout the growing season. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were 637,000 workers hired directly by farm operators on the Nation's farms and ranches during the week of April 6-12, 2025, up 3 percent from the April 2024 reference week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.