Podcast appearances and mentions of ag policy

There are several organizations that advocate for policy to support American farmers, but not all farmers have the same priorities.

After years of federal scrutiny surrounding the platform, the Department of Agriculture is now sharing videos with the public.

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), in partnership with RealAgriculture, this week hosted an Ag Policy Exchange webinar analyzing the directional impact of the Halifax Statement coming out of the federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) agricultural ministers' meeting. The session features an interview between Kelvin Heppner and federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald. Minister MacDonald emphasizes... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner, Tyler McCann and Lyndsey Smith for the RealAg Issues Panel, but first you'll hear from Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Heath MacDonald, to discuss the Halifax Statement and the direction for the next five-year Ag Policy... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner, Tyler McCann and Lyndsey Smith for the RealAg Issues Panel, but first you'll hear from Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Heath MacDonald, to discuss the Halifax Statement and the direction for the next five-year Ag Policy... Read More

The federal agriculture minister says he sees momentum for changes in Canada's next five-year agricultural policy framework that reflect how much the world has changed since the current framework was negotiated. Heath MacDonald is pushing back against stakeholder skepticism that the newly signed Halifax Statement charts a path toward the status quo, failing to adequately... Read More

Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Today on the show, host Shaun Haney is broadcasting from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Shaun Haney and today's co-host Lyndsey Smith are joined by Ethan Wallace of Seaforth, Ontario; Cedric MacLeod of Centreville, New Brunswick; Bill Prybylski of Yorkton, Saskatchewan; Tyler Fulton of... Read More

Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Today on the show, host Shaun Haney is broadcasting from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Shaun Haney and today's co-host Lyndsey Smith are joined by Ethan Wallace of Seaforth, Ontario; Cedric MacLeod of Centreville, New Brunswick; Bill Prybylski of Yorkton, Saskatchewan; Tyler Fulton of... Read More

Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host, Shaun Haney! On today's show, Haney is joined by Dr. Edward Bork of the University of Alberta to discuss virtual fencing on Western Canadian ranches, Tim Gardner of Bayer for a spotlight interview, and Blaine Woycheshin of BASF to look back on 30 years of InVigor canola. Coming... Read More

Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host, Shaun Haney! On today's show, Haney is joined by Dr. Edward Bork of the University of Alberta to discuss virtual fencing on Western Canadian ranches, Tim Gardner of Bayer for a spotlight interview, and Blaine Woycheshin of BASF to look back on 30 years of InVigor canola. Coming... Read More

Canadian agriculture's policy framework needs to shift from reacting to crises toward proactively building resilience if the sector is to remain competitive in an increasingly volatile operating environment. That's the "Big Idea" for this episode of the Ag Policy Connection podcast, hosted by Tyler McCann, managing director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), and... Read More

Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy Executive Director Brandon Reed joins Community Conversation to discuss the agency's 25-year impact on agriculture across the Commonwealth. Reed explains how tobacco settlement funds have helped diversify Kentucky farming, highlights the Beginning Farmer Loan Program, and shares how the Office of Ag Policy continues to support agricultural growth and rural communities statewide.

As Canada navigates trade disruptions, geopolitical uncertainty, and growing concerns about food security, agriculture is increasingly being viewed as a strategic national asset. That shift in thinking is creating new conversations about how policy tools—including tax incentives—can help drive investment, innovation, and long-term growth across the sector. In this episode of the Ag Policy Connection... Read More

We are just days away from celebrating the 250th anniversary of America's Independence Day, prompting many to look back to the earliest days of our country for lessons in how to weather challenging and uncertain times. DTN's Farm Business Editor Chris Clayton even took a trip down to Mount Vernon, the historical farm of America's first President, George Washington, to bring us a vision of how farmers' past survived, and thrived, through war, anemic markets, and trying political conditions. While Chris will share about his recent visit to America's founding farm, he also brings us a raft of updates on key ag policy issues from the nation's capital. First, we'll talk about President Trump's recent visit to speak with Wisconsin Farmers, about what the White House is saying about possible additional farm aid and pending discussions of the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, or USMCA. We'll also talk about the unfolding New World Screwworm story, and how USDA is responding, especially as the department also continues to undergo a large-scale reorganization. Finally, we'll get into the price of beef, long lasting fertilizer impacts from the Iran conflict, and what all this might mean for the midterm elections in November.

How do we define and measure soil health across Canada's diverse agricultural regions? That's the topic of this latest Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) and RealAgriculture webinar examining the findings of a new CSA Group report on soil health measurement and reporting. The discussion explores why standardization matters, where current gaps exist, and how consistent... Read More

In a letter recently sent to the US Senate, the National Farmers Union highlights significant challenges in the farm economy, such as high input costs, low commodity prices, market volatility, trade uncertainties, and rising farm exits and bankruptcies.

Each year the Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes check-off funding to host several communications interns that are pursuing careers in agriculture. In this Managing for Profit, Lydia Rogers, former IL Corn intern, discusses her experience in the organization and why it's an important step in building the industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Canadian agriculture becomes increasingly digital, cybersecurity is emerging as a critical business risk that extends far beyond computers and software. From automated livestock systems to cloud-based farm records and precision agriculture tools, a cyber attack can disrupt operations, impact animal welfare, and threaten business continuity. In this episode of the Ag Policy Connection podcast,... Read More

Canada’s biofuels sector is at a pivotal moment as industry leaders warn that delays and uncertainty around Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) amendments could stall investment and shift production opportunities south of the border. In this Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) webinar presented in partnership with RealAgriculture and BASF Agricultural Solutions, panellists from across the fuel,... Read More

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Reece Langley of Langley Consulting LLC. Reece has been actively involved in the farm bill process and served many years on the Rice and Cotton organizations before starting his own consulting business a few years ago specializing in Ag Policy. Reece is currently involved in trying to get manufacturers a tax incentive to buy domestic production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host, Shaun Haney! Today on the show, Haney is joined by Scott Ross of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture on the next ag policy framework and the importance of modernizing business risk management. Jordan Henderson of Bourgault also joins Haney for a spotlight interview and discussion on the future... Read More

Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host, Shaun Haney! Today on the show, Haney is joined by Scott Ross of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture on the next ag policy framework and the importance of modernizing business risk management. Jordan Henderson of Bourgault also joins Haney for a spotlight interview and discussion on the future... Read More

Competing in global commodity markets is a race Canada can’t win long-term, says Ted Bilyea, former executive vice-president of Maple Leaf Foods and distinguished fellow with the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI). In this episode of Ag Policy Connection, Bilyea says that Canada’s advantage lies in differentiation — creating food products consumers specifically want and... Read More

In this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, Corey sits down with Zach Smith (The Stock Cropper), James Epp, and Matt Boerman — better known as The Loeb Rangers — for a candid and in-depth conversation about the future of agriculture, conservation practices, and what farmers can do to improve profitability while protecting soil and water resources. The group shares how The Loeb Rangers started as a simple Snapchat conversation between frustrated farmers who wanted to discuss poor farming practices, erosion, nitrogen management, and conservation solutions happening across Iowa's Des Moines Loeb region. What began as a private peer group quickly evolved into a growing movement focused on honest conversations around agriculture, sustainability, and practical solutions that work at scale. The discussion covers: Strip-till and no-till systems Cover crop adoption and management Nitrogen timing and in-season application Water quality and nitrate concerns Soil erosion and long-term land stewardship Farm profitability through reduced input costs The economics behind regenerative agriculture Challenges with ag policy and regulation Spray drift and pesticide stewardship The role of leadership within agriculture How farmers can proactively avoid future regulation Why knowing your numbers matters more than ever The Loeb Rangers explain how they've implemented conservation systems on their own operations while still maintaining profitability and efficiency. They also discuss the realities of public perception, working with Des Moines Water Works, and why communication between farmers, consumers, and policymakers is critical moving forward. This episode is a raw, honest, and thought-provoking discussion about balancing production agriculture with long-term sustainability while keeping family farms profitable for future generations. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/Farm4Profit Media is not a financial, legal, or tax advisor. Content is provided for informational purposes only, and we serve solely as a platform for third-party opinions. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

- Ag Markets with Matt Bennett- E15, SREs, the Farm Bill, the Senate, and Biofuels- Sen. Tillis Riffs on Ag Policy & China- Ag Weather with Mike TannuraThe May 14th Closing Market Report details declining agricultural commodity prices, legislative developments, and global crop weather. Grain markets closed significantly lower following the President's visit to China, which yielded no new trade agreement on soybean, a situation compounded by varying weather conditions affecting domestic crops. In Washington, the US House narrowly passed a bill permitting year-round E15 fuel sales, which now faces an uncertain future in the Senate alongside ongoing 2026 Farm Bill negotiations. Additionally, Senator Thom Tillis outlined national security concerns regarding Chinese investments in US farmland and meat processing facilities. Weather analysis indicates severe drought is threatening northern US spring wheat and varying precipitation is impacting the Corn Belt, while Europe receives beneficial rains and Brazil's second corn crop faces early dry season challenges. ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how decisions in Washington shape the tools you use on your farm. This week, Brownfield's Carah Hart and House Ag Committee Chairman GT Thompson talk about the progress of the “skinny farm bill,” additional farmer ad-hoc assistance and ag policy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bridging the gap between research and real-world impact remains one of Canadian agriculture’s most persistent challenges. Now, this crossover episode of Ag Policy Connection and The Final Mile tackles that issue head on. In this episode, hosted by Tyler McCann and Elise Bigley of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), the conversation brings together Dr.... Read More

Canada’s approach to agricultural risk management is facing growing pressure as producers navigate a more volatile and complex operating environment. In this Ag Policy Exchange webinar, co-hosts Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann with the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) unpack how current business risk management (BRM) tools are struggling to keep pace with... Read More

ohnathan Coppess says farm policy has a real opportunity to create incentives for conservation programs.

Farmers rely on farm policy to provide stability and support in such a volatile industry. But right now many are feeling that the system isn't working the way it should.

History proves when production gets too high, market prices always inevitably fall.

A staggering share of Canada’s food never gets eaten—and Lori Nikkel says that’s a systems problem, not an accident. In this episode of the Ag Policy Connection podcast, Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest, outlines why a national food waste strategy is critical to strengthening Canada’s food system. Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization,... Read More

Agriculture is often framed as an economic driver, but Alison Sunstrum says that Canada should treat it as something far more strategic: national security. In this conversation on the Ag Policy Connection podcast with co-hosts Tyler McCann and Elise Bigley of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), Sunstrum—CEO of ConserveX, managing partner at NYA Ventures,... Read More

Growers increasingly concerned over the potential impacts of fuel shortages into harvest, Australia's best kelpie trainers head to SA for the National Kelpie Field Trials, and the Labor and Liberal ag ministers go head to head over ag policy ahead of the state election.

Global agriculture is navigating a period of profound geopolitical, economic, and environmental upheaval, raising urgent questions about how our food systems can remain sustainable, resilient, profitable, and for many, affordable. While politics and conflicts may divide nations and thicken borders, food — and the policies around how it is produced and where it goes —... Read More

Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. This week, Brownfield's Carah Hart and Seth Meyer talk about the farm economy, tight crop margins and how ag policy could shape the outlook for farmers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Labour’s agriculture spokeswoman is almost voiceless, quite literally, when it comes to talking about her party’s Ag Policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Better management doesn’t just improve margins — it could reshape how Canada designs farm policy. In this episode of the Ag Policy Connection podcast, Tyler McCann and Elise Bigley of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute sit down with Terry Betker, founder of Backswath Management, to explore a deceptively simple but far-reaching idea: build a national... Read More

This week's agriculture headlines focus on what the U.S. Treasury's announcement on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit means for farmers, the EPA's expectation to reapprove dicamba and new guidance surrounding the right to repair, along with a conversation on manufacturing and safety with Bernard Krone of KRONE. On today's show, news includes the clarity welcomed by farmers and biofuel stakeholders following the U.S. Treasury Department's proposed rule for the 45Z tax credit, analyzed on today's show by Continuum Ag CEO and seventh-generation farmer Mitchell Hora. Additional ag policy updates include the EPA expected to reapprove dicamba for over-the-top use on tolerant soybeans and cotton for the 2026 growing season, a Farm Bill 2.0 markup session scheduled for late February and biofuel and farm groups warning Congress in a letter this week that the U.S. farm economy is under serious strain. Policy priorities set at CattleCon, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's annual conference, are also highlighted. This week's interview features Bernard Krone, owner of KRONE, who speaks with Tanner Winterhof at the U.S. Custom Harvester, Inc. annual convention. The conversation focuses on equipment safety and the latest technology in KRONE manufacturing. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

It's time to rethink how we fund plant breeding. While much of Canadian agriculture has evolved to meet today’s demands, the model for funding plant breeding is lagging—and risks falling behind entirely. That’s the concern raised by Jason Reinheimer, global head of cereals and pulse research at Limagrain Field Seeds, in this episode of the... Read More

- Jonathan Coppess, University of Illinois  - Brad Stotler, Illinois Corn Growers Association  - KJ Johnson, IL Fertilizer and Chemical Association  ★ Support this podcast ★

With shifting global trade dynamics, extreme weather events, and continued budget cutbacks, Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector enters 2026 facing a mix of challenges and opportunities. This webinar, presented in partnership with the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, examines what's ahead for the sector in the coming year from economic fundamentals, to policy gaps, and onto... Read More

North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue traveled to Washington D.C. last week. While on Capitol Hill, Perdue visited with Senator John Hoeven about issues that are impacting farmers and ranchers in the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Ag Policy Connection episode features a wide-ranging conversation with Carlo Dade, Director of International Policy at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, on the future of Canadian agricultural trade amid profound global change. Dade outlines how Canada has entered a period of generational upheaval in international trade, driven by shifting U.S. policy,... Read More

On today's show, we cover lawmaker agriculture priorities, global ag news and crop protection considerations as farmers plan for the 2026 growing season following a challenging year of disease pressure. Agriculture news this week covers what federal lawmakers will be prioritizing these upcoming few weeks from a discussion heard at the American Farm Bureau Convention earlier this week, and the group's top policy priorities for the year ahead. Today's show also shares the newly signed Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act and what it means for schools and dairy farmers, delays to USDA's ARC and PLC programs until after the 2026 planting season, developments involving Venezuela and the energy industry and a new report showing U.S. agricultural equipment sales declined compared to the previous year. This week's interview is with Dean Grossnickle, Technical Development Lead at Syngenta, who joins the show to discuss pre and post-emerge crop protection strategies, especially in light of late-season disease pressure seen last year including Southern rust. The conversation highlights why weed control is more critical than ever and the questions Grossnickle is hearing from farmers this winter as they build their weed management plans. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

This week's agriculture news covers USDA priorities for the year ahead, newly released commodity payment rates, and a drone ban that could impact farmers. We also take a closer look at the tools producers can use to help prevent New World screwworm from entering their herds. Agriculture headlines this week include what the USDA will be prioritizing in 2026, reports projecting a trade deficit this year, and an official report showing USDA has lost 18% of its workforce. Additional coverage includes lawmakers divided on whether a farm bill can be passed in 2026, a historic rail merger application being filed, and a study estimating the economic impact of a beef packing plant closure in Nebraska. Today's interview features Elanco Beef Technical Consultant Dr. M. Wayne Ayers, who discusses available tools and ongoing conversations around preventing New World screwworm, Asian longhorned tick, lice, and other parasites. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

- Jonathan Coppess, University of Illinois  - Brad Stotler, Illinois Corn Growers Association  - KJ Johnson, IL Fertilizer and Chemical Association  From the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; Ag Policy Objectives and Prospects. I'm University of Illinois Extension's Todd Gleason.Up next a critical discussion on the evolving landscape of agricultural policy and markets. This panel features KJ Johnson of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, Brad Stotler from the Illinois Corn Growers Association, and Jonathan Coppess of the University of Illinois.Together, we'll dive into the pressing issues facing farmers today, including: - Market Shifts: The transition from ethanol toward new domestic marketplaces for corn.   - Political Climate: The impact of record-breaking congressional retirements and shifting partisan dynamics in Washington and Springfield.   - Trade and Tariffs: The rising concern over fertilizer and chemical costs driven by international trade tensions.   - The Farm Bill: A deep look at the controversial decoupling of food assistance programs from traditional farm subsidies.30:11 running time  ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we sit down with Joe Kerns, a 30-year industry veteran and Iowa State University graduate who has worked across procurement, risk management, nutrition, hedging, livestock marketing, and operational benchmarking. Joe doesn't sugarcoat the situation—and his perspective raises uncomfortable but necessary questions about the future of U.S. agriculture, especially pork production.Joe explains why he believes the pork industry is on the brink of becoming “a serf to the packer,” tracing the roots back to the 1998 hog price collapse and the financial community's push for mandatory packer contracts. The result? The negotiated cash market has collapsed from roughly 17% in 2002 to around 1% today, leaving producers without meaningful price discovery and shifting risk almost entirely onto the farm.We also tackle the growing loss of faith in USDA reporting, including:Corn yield overestimations that led to bad marketing decisionsThe September 2024 hog supply miss that sent futures $20/head higherDeclining participation in USDA reports and what that means for accuracyHow flawed data distorts markets, hedging decisions, and producer confidenceBut this episode isn't just about problems—it's about opportunity.Joe outlines how producer-driven, anonymous data aggregation could flip the power dynamic back toward farmers. With enough participation, predictive analytics could unlock insights across genetics, nutrition, management, equipment, and animal health—turning farm data into a monetized advantage instead of a liability.We also explore:Why pork producers may actually be agriculture's quiet sustainability success storyHow efficiency gains from genetics and feed conversion are reshaping protein productionWhy beef prices are likely to remain elevated—and why politics are missing the pointThe hard reality behind renewable diesel, SAF, and global energy policyWhat happens to independent producers if nothing changesThis is a candid, data-driven conversation about power, control, and survival in modern agriculture—and why the next decade may determine whether independence remains viable at all. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's show breaks down the latest national agriculture policy developments from new USDA farmer aid efforts to a closer look at the growing use of the prefix “bio” and what it means for today's farmers. This week's episode dives into top agriculture policy headlines including USDA's $12 billion in one-time bridge payments to support farmers, a new $700 million Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program and updates on USDA reorganization and crop insurance. We also cover what the latest Federal Reserve rate cuts mean for producers, China's extended deadline to purchase additional soybeans now until February, and takeaways from last week's USMCA public hearings. Bio is a word used often in agriculture, but what's the story behind the prefix and how is it defined today? James Glueck, executive director of the Plant Based Products Council, explains what “bio” means for both farmers and consumers in today's interview, and shares insight into the expanding bioeconomy, and outlines the group's farm bill priorities. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

Cattle markets, avian influenza updates and new whole milk legislation kick off today's show, followed by an interview recapping 2025 equipment trends and expectations for a busy stretch ahead. This week's agriculture news includes continued disappointment across the industry after Tyson Foods announced last week it will shut down its Nebraska plant in January, a New World screwworm update, and a recent horse disease outbreak. We also break down newly analyzed cost data highlighting the need to address financial strain for farmers, a new USDA trading program, available biofuel production payments and ongoing pressure from ag groups for year-round E15 sales. This week's interview highlights factors influencing the equipment market with BigIron co-founder and co-owner Mark Stock. He discusses what's selling from tractors to planters and which regions are seeing the most activity. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!