Podcasts about ag news

Jeff Coulter, an Extension corn agronomist with the University of Minnesota, says a successful corn crop this year could depend on root development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After several years of contraction, there may be some indicators that the U.S. cattle herd is rebounding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meat sales hit a record high of $104.6 billion in 2024. The pounds sold increased by 2.3 percent compared to 2023, and consumers, on average, purchase meat more than once per week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the higher start for hogs, the losses in soybeans, corn, and wheat, and the mixed open for cattle. What to watch:» Soybeans and corn are waiting for Monday's USDA numbers» Wheat's down with a chance of rain in the Plains» Cattle continue to wait for direct business» Hogs are up on friendly inventory numbersLearn 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 and wheat, the mixed closes in corn and hogs, and the higher move for soybeans.» May corn $4.53 and ¼ up $.03 and 1/4» May soybeans $10.23 up $.06 and 1/4» May soybean meal $293.50 down $1.00» May soybean oil 45.16 up 89 points» May Chicago wheat $5.28 and ¼ down $.03 and 3/4» April live cattle $208.82 down $.72» April lean hogs $86.70 down $.32Learn 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.

Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association highlights the importance of farmers taking the time out of their schedules to make the trip to Washington D.C.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the latest on USDA efforts to prepare a program for disaster relief payments for eligible producers? Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A team of livestock and grain producers traveled with the U.S. Meat Export Federation to Monterrey, Mexico for a firsthand look at market conditions and to participate in a local trade show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the gains in cattle and soybeans, the losses in corn and hogs, and the mixed finish for wheat. What to watch: » May corn $4.50 down $.01 and 1/4» May soybeans $10.16 and ¾ up $.15 and 3/4» May soybean meal $294.50 up $.90» May soybean oil 44.27 up 163 points» May Chicago wheat $5.32 down $.03 and 1/4» April live cattle $209.55 up $2.47» April lean hogs $87.02 down $.52Learn 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.

Many producers have concerns going into the 2025 growing season, as commodity prices struggle to return a profit on their investment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cattle producers face a complex market as economic signals and drought conditions create uncertainty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has been traveling the state and sharing information about his “Open for Opportunity Tour.” NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some USDA reports discontinued in 2024 are being reinstated for 2025, which most starting this May.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the top grain exchanges in Argentina dropped its forecast for the soybean crop by one million metric tons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures nationwide will be mixed with varying levels of precipitation for the period of March 25 - 31.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The European Union delayed its first round of retaliatory tariffs until mid-April. Supply Chain Dive says the EU originally planned to lift a suspension on previously installed retaliatory tariffs on April 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Dakota State University Extension and University of Minnesota Extension will host a sheep and goat webinar on March 25 at 7 p.m. Ryan Lermon, UMN Extension educator, will share management strategies to help farmers get the most forage out of their pasture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode covers the latest in agriculture, including updates on egg news, tariffs, and a special National Ag Week interview with former Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, now CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation. We also dive into USDA's recent decision to streamline U.S. pork and poultry processing, along with the latest weather and market updates. In our first interview, Tom Vilsack shares his insights on the current state of agriculture and his vision in his new role. Plus, we speak with Midwestern BioAg's Director of Agronomy, Brandon Meiners, about how the company is partnering with farmers to improve soil health through regenerative practices and their product portfolio. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) thanked the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Services’ (USDA-NASS) for reinstating the July Cattle Report and the County Estimates for Crops and Livestock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beef output and exports from Australia, the world’s second-largest meat shipper, are expected to set records this year amid increased slaughter rates for female animals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers discusses how long food can be kept safety in a refrigerator or freezer in the event of a power outage, and what items may need to be discarded in a prolonged outage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski provides this month's USDA forecasts for beef production and steer prices for 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Statistics Canada data, Canadian farmers intend to plant 58,500 acres of sunflowers this spring, which is down 3 percent from 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The North Dakota Beef Commission is hard at work promoting beef across the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Farmers Union set its 2025 policy priorities at its recent national convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NDSU Extension entomologist Janet Knodel says for the fifth year in a row, low populations of wheat midge were present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agriculture Department economist Bart Kenner takes a look at the latest export and import projections from October to JanuarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The egg industry has been watched closely as rising egg prices and shortages in retail stores across the U.S. have drawn negative attention to the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American Sheep Industry Association prepares an annual market report for the American Lamb Board that summarizes key statistics and trends in the sheep industry. Among the report highlights, the industry saw an increase in inventory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Mike Martin is the state veterinarian for North Carolina and talks more about the impacts of using a vaccine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Brooke Appleton explains online tools and calculations that will be available to producers sign-up for the upcoming Emergency Commodity Assistance Program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development have announced that exports increased 7% overall between 2023 and 2024, exceeding national export growth of 2% in the same period.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says U.S. sales of Ag tractors and combines continued to decline in February 2025, in contrast to last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The on-again, off-again nature of U.S. trade relations is causing uncertainty in the marketplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a dividing line for temperatures are mixed with above normal precipitation for most of the nation for the period of March 18 - 24.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Additional details about the schedule sign-up for USDA’s Emergency Commodity Assistance Program include sign-up deadline, and tools available to assist eligible producers in the sign-up process. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis with GasBuddy, discusses fuel prices ahead of the spring planting season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Farmers Union launched the Farmers Capital Fund, a $25 million investment initiative dedicated to supporting early- and growth-stage companies that accelerate agricultural productivity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about the varying weather conditions in play from a storm system trekking cross-country later this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA economist Bart Kenner looks at fiscal year to date numbers regarding exports for both bulk ag commodities and high value farm and food products.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed legislation eliminating the use of eminent domain to build carbon capture pipelines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The executive director of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association reminds consumers that high-path avian flu is not a food safety concern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does a projected increase in planted corn acreage translate to a possible record in U.S. corn production for this season? Rod Bain with USDA has the story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Johnson of Johnson Ag Outlook talks about how AI fits into production agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a mixture of temperatures nationwide, and above normal precipitation in most of the country, is part of the weather outlook for the period of March 11 – 17.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA grains and oilseeds analyst Aaron Ates goes over projections for soybean oil and meal production, supply, and demand for 2025-26.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator John Hoeven last week joined Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) in reintroducing the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act, legislation to ban individuals and entities controlled by China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from purchasing agricultural land and businesses located near U.S. military installations or sensitive sites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a general consensus that corn-planted acres will see an increase this year. Tanner Ehmke is the lead economist for grains and oil seeds at CoBank, and he says the rise could be significant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The beef market outlook, cow herd expansion, the benefits of data collection, and the value of technology in cattle production were highlighted during the BeefTech Producer Summit. Kevin Good of CattleFax spoke about the current state of the U.S. cattle herd and expansion possibilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed to 152 in February, 11 points higher than January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.