Podcasts about Agriculture

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Stacy Dean, the Carbonell Family Executive Director for the Global Food Institute at GW. They discuss the changes from the Trump-Vance Administration that have weakened the federal nutrition safety net, the need to translate research and knowledge into actionable recommendations for policy officials, and how we can pave a path for young people to help them transform food and agriculture systems for the better. Plus, hear about the U.S. Department of Agriculture's deadline for states to prepare for changes to the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), how the U.S. government shutdown has impacted farmers, the new EAT-Lancet report's recommendations for a planetary health diet, and what recent research reveals about the economic and social benefits of Zero Budget Natural Farming in India.  While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

Beau Martonik heads to Nebraska for an early-season deer camp with Thomas & Nate Krick (Identical Draw), Ben Dettamanti (Shed Crazy), Joel Burham (Whitetail Fit), and Josh Ilderton (The Untamed). The crew dives into what makes deer camp special—camaraderie, laughs, and lessons learned along the way. From spider stick pranks and quicksand mishaps to scouting strategies and close encounters, this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast captures the spirit of chasing whitetails together. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:11 – Introductions 00:06:30 – The Idea Behind This Camp 00:11:13 – Ben's Whitetail Perspective 00:13:07 – Spider Stick Shenanigans 00:15:25 – The Food Sources Debate 00:21:05 – The Quicksand Experience 00:23:41 – The Last Stand 00:29:07 – Ben's Shed Tour 00:32:05 – Nate's Buck 00:51:03 – Guest Switch - Josh Ilderton and Joel Burham 00:55:21 – Camp Life and Accommodations 01:00:22 – Hunting Timber vs. Agriculture 01:15:31 – Evening Strategies 01:22:36 – Wrapping Up the Adventure Resources: Joel Burham (Whitetail Fit) - YouTube and IG Identical Draw - YouTube and IG The Untamed - YouTube and IG Shed Crazy - YouTube and IG Instagram:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eastmeetswesthunt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beau.martonik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠East Meets West Outdoors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: Beau Martonik - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Influencer Page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Patrick Kelly sits down with Silvia Restrepo, a prominent leader in agricultural education and research from Cornell University. Together, they discuss how education is shaping the future of agriculture, from empowering the next generation of industry professionals to fostering innovation and sustainability. Silvia shares insights into the evolving role of universities in supporting the produce industry and why investing in knowledge is key to long-term success.

This month we are joined by Dr. Jesse Bell, Claire M. Hubbard Professor of Water, Climate, and Health in the Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the School of Natural Resources within the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He also serves as the director of the Water, Climate and Health Program at UNMC and the director of Water, Climate and Health at the University of Nebraska's Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute. Following our previous episodes on nitrate issues in drinking water, Andy and Nate chat with Dr. Bell about the specific health risks associated with nitrates in drinking water. They dive into what the science tells us about adverse health outcomes, who should be concerned, and things we can do to help mitigate against these risks. Resources: UNL Water – Nitrate Water, Climate and Health Program Reducing nitrate intake and health complications from drinking private well water   Dr. Jesse Bell [website, academic profile] Dr. Andrew Little [academic profile, @awesmlabdoc] Nathan Pflueger [website] AWESM Lab [website, @awesmlab] Nebraska Pheasants Forever [website, @pheasants_quailforever_of_ne]   Watch these podcasts on YouTube If you enjoy this podcast, leave a rating and review so others can find us!   We are dedicated to bringing important information and new ideas to listeners just like you. Help us keep WildAg going by donating to the podcast: https://nufoundation.org/fund/01155570/ Or, learn more about how your organization can sponsor episodes: https://awesmlab.unl.edu/wildag-sponsorship/   Music by Humans Win Produced and edited by Iris McFarlin  

Host Brad Heins welcomes Becca Weir, a Minnesota native and newly appointed assistant professor of agricultural economics at Penn State. Growing up on a dairy farm near Sauk Centre, Rebecca developed a passion for applying economics to dairy management decisions.In this episode, she shares findings from her University of Minnesota research with Jolene Hadrich, which connected genetic selection (sire Net Merit) with farm-level profitability using data from 2012–2018 Minnesota dairy herds.Key insights:A $100 increase in sire Net Merit was linked to roughly $12,000 more in net farm income—about $87 per cow, higher than expected.The positive relationship held across small, medium, and large herds, showing that investing in genetics pays off for all farm sizes.Traits related to longevity and health—such as livability and milk fever resistance—were the most consistent contributors to profitability.Selecting based on the Net Merit index is more effective than focusing on single traits.Genetics explained about 3% of profitability variation, a small but meaningful share alongside market conditions, management, and input costs.Rebecca also discusses her new role at Penn State, where she'll continue exploring dairy farm management, risk management, and programs like Dairy Margin Coverage to help producers improve economic resilience.Brad closes by reminding listeners that genetics are just one piece of the profitability puzzle—but an important one that can deliver measurable returns for dairy farmers.Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Linkedin -> The Moos RoomTwitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory 

Join our champion program: mark@themomentumcompany.com Attend a Thriving Leader event: https://www.themomentumcompany.com/thrivingleader2025 Instagram: @the.momentum.company LinkedIn: /momentum-companyIn this episode of The Intentional Agribusiness Leader Podcast, host Mark Jewell sits down with AgTech entrepreneur and COO/co-founder of Intent, Kevin Heikes. Together, they explore what it really means to lead with intention, both in business and in life. Kevin shares the journey of building Intent into a company that pioneered a new category in agriculture—farmer-led field trials—and how intentionality has been the guiding principle from the start.This conversation dives deep into leadership, process, communication, and the discipline required to move beyond “interesting” ideas toward real solutions that create lasting impact.Key TakeawaysThe Power of Intention in LeadershipKevin emphasizes that life will either direct you, or you will direct it. He explains how being intentional means actively creating direction—through calendars, forward-planning, and aligning daily tasks with long-term impact.Building Intent: From Idea to InnovationIntent was founded to flip the AgTech model on its head—focusing first on solving real farmer problems instead of chasing “interesting” ideas. Kevin unpacks how this approach led to the creation of a new category in large-scale farmer trials.From Interesting to IndispensableKevin warns against the trap of “interesting.” Ideas or products that are merely interesting rarely get adopted. To succeed, solutions must solve real problems and deliver measurable results.The Role of Process and CommunicationRunning thousands of trials requires not just technology but relentless communication and process discipline. Kevin explains how Intent built systems to ensure trials are completed and results are meaningful for both farmers and companies.Independent Feedback MattersFarmers often hesitate to give manufacturers direct feedback, but they're more candid with third-party partners like Intent. This independence builds trust, provides true insights, and helps both sides collaborate for better outcomes.Leadership Lessons Kevin shares the three questions he uses to gauge career satisfaction:Am I learning and growing?Am I having fun?Am I leaving the organization better than I found it?Notable Quotes“You can either direct life, or life will direct you.” – Kevin Heikes“All the times in life I've become most resentful are when I was least intentional.” – Mark Jewell“I can't sell interesting. Interesting doesn't write a check.” – Kevin Heikes“Leave every place better than you found it—whether it's family, work, or community.” – Kevin Heikes“God has never created anything that doesn't multiply. As leaders, we're called to steward people the same way.” – Mark JewellAction Steps for ListenersReflect on where you are allowing life to “direct you” instead of being intentional about your choices.Audit your calendar: are your daily tasks aligned with your long-term goals and impact?For sales leaders: train your teams to go beyond pitching and practice deep listening.Ask yourself Kevin's three career questions regularly to evaluate alignment and growth.Seek feedback—honest, sometimes uncomfortable conversations are where the real breakthroughs happen.Listen If You Are:An agribusiness leader striving to be more intentional in your work and life.An entrepreneur...

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Saving Tulip Dreams: A Race Against Time and Fate Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-05-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon zakte langzaam achter de horizon, terwijl de lucht zich vulde met de geur van vochtige aarde en herfstbladeren.En: The sun slowly sank behind the horizon, while the sky filled with the scent of damp earth and autumn leaves.Nl: Over de uitgestrekte tulpenvelden viel een gouden gloed.En: Over the vast tulip fields, a golden glow fell.Nl: Dit was de tulpenboerderij van Daan, een plek vol herinneringen aan zijn geliefde oma.En: This was Daan's tulip farm, a place filled with memories of his beloved grandmother.Nl: Maar vandaag hing er ook iets onheilspellends in de lucht.En: But today, there was also something ominous in the air.Nl: Daan bekeek bezorgd zijn favoriete tulpen.En: Daan worriedly examined his favorite tulips.Nl: De trots van zijn grootmoeder, een prijswinnende tulpenvariëteit, leek te verwelken.En: The pride of his grandmother, a prize-winning tulip variety, seemed to be wilting.Nl: Het moment van de grote bloemenshow naderde en de tijd drong.En: The moment of the big flower show was approaching, and time was running out.Nl: Zijn handen waren in de aarde gewend en in zijn hoofd speelde maar één gedachte af: hoe kon hij de tulpen nog redden?En: His hands were accustomed to the soil, and only one thought played in his mind: how could he still save the tulips?Nl: Sanne, zijn trouwe vriendin en assistente, stond naast hem.En: Sanne, his faithful friend and assistant, stood beside him.Nl: “We moeten het redden, Daan,” zei ze bemoedigend.En: “We have to save it, Daan,” she said encouragingly.Nl: Desondanks voelde ze innerlijk een strijd.En: Nevertheless, she felt an internal struggle.Nl: Als de boerderij zou mislukken, zou ze misschien een kans krijgen om haar eigen droom te verwezenlijken.En: If the farm failed, she might get a chance to realize her own dream.Nl: Daan zuchtte diep.En: Daan sighed deeply.Nl: Hij vermoedde dat er meer aan de hand was dan alleen een eenvoudig ziekteprobleem.En: He suspected that there was more going on than just a simple disease problem.Nl: Misschien was er sprake van kwade opzet?En: Could there be foul play involved?Nl: Maar de tijd was te kostbaar om aan verdenkingen te verspillen.En: But time was too precious to waste on suspicions. "Nl: "Sanne, ik heb jouw hulp hard nodig," zei Daan, terwijl hij zich tot haar wendde.En: Sanne, I really need your help," Daan said, as he turned to her.Nl: Ze knikten en werkten zij aan zij, het vertrouwen hersteld.En: They nodded and worked side by side, their trust restored.Nl: Ze doorzochten samen de oude dagboeken van zijn oma op zoek naar aanwijzingen.En: Together, they searched his grandmother's old journals for clues.Nl: Laat in de nacht, terwijl de kandelaars flikkerden, vonden ze een aantekening over een zeldzame plaag die ooit de tulpenaarde bedreigde.En: Late into the night, while the candles flickered, they found a note about a rare plague that once threatened the tulip soil.Nl: Sanne vertaalde geduldig de oude notities voor Daan.En: Sanne patiently translated the old notes for Daan.Nl: Bij het eerste ochtendlicht begonnen ze met het nieuwe plan.En: At the first light of dawn, they began with the new plan.Nl: Hun harde werk wierp vruchten af.En: Their hard work bore fruit.Nl: Tegen de tijd dat de competitie begon, hadden ze een selectie van prachtig herstelde tulpenrassen gereed staan.En: By the time the competition began, they had a selection of beautifully restored tulip varieties ready.Nl: Bij de show oogstten hun inspanningen bewondering en ze ontvingen lof voor hun doorzettingsvermogen en creativiteit.En: At the show, their efforts earned admiration, and they received praise for their perseverance and creativity.Nl: Ze wonnen niet de eerste prijs, maar waren trots op wat ze hadden bereikt.En: They didn't win the first prize, but they were proud of what they had achieved.Nl: Daan realiseerde zich dat hij niet alleen moest vertrouwen op zijn kunnen, maar ook op mensen om hem heen.En: Daan realized that he had to trust not only in his abilities but also in the people around him.Nl: Sanne begreep dat de boerderij meer was dan alleen een kans voor haar eigen ambities – het was Daans droom, geworteld in liefde en herinnering.En: Sanne understood that the farm was more than just an opportunity for her own ambitions—it was Daan's dream, rooted in love and memory.Nl: Samen keken ze naar de weidse tulpenvelden die nog steeds de geest van zijn oma voort leken te drijven.En: Together, they looked at the expansive tulip fields that still seemed to carry the spirit of his grandmother.Nl: De boerderij was gered, en met elke nieuwe ochtendzon op de bloeiende bloemen, voelde Daan een diepe dankbaarheid voor de steun en vriendschap die hij mocht ervaren.En: The farm was saved, and with every new morning sun on the blooming flowers, Daan felt a deep gratitude for the support and friendship he had experienced. Vocabulary Words:horizon: horizondamp: vochtigeominous: onheilspellendspride: trotswilting: verwelkenperseverance: doorzettingsvermogencreativity: creativiteitfoul play: kwade opzetjournals: dagboekenplague: plaagtrust: vertrouwensuspected: vermoeddecandles: kandelaarsflickered: flikkerdentranslated: vertaaldeadmiration: bewonderingambitions: ambitiesexpansive: weidsegratitude: dankbaarheidapproaching: naderdeopportunity: kanssuspicions: verdenkingenthreatened: bedreigderare: zeldzameperseverance: doorzettingsvermogencreative: creativiteitfruit: vruchtensaved: geredfaithful: trouweinternal: innerlijk

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Harvest Harmony: Blending Tradition and Innovation at the Kibbutz Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-05-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בסופו של יום סתווי בקיבוץ, השמש האירה את השדות בצבעים חמים של זהב וכתום.En: At the end of an autumn day in the kibbutz, the sun illuminated the fields with warm shades of gold and orange.He: השדות היו מוכנים לחג הקציר, וחברי הקיבוץ עסקו בהכנות האחרונות.En: The fields were ready for the harvest festival, and the members of the kibbutz were busy with the final preparations.He: הסוכות שעמדו בשורות ניסו להתחרות בצבעי הסתיו המקיפים אותם, כל סוכה עם ייחודה ותפאורתה.En: The sukkot lined up trying to compete with the surrounding fall colors, each with its own uniqueness and decoration.He: אריאל, חקלאי בנשמה, הסתובב בין הסוכות ובדק שהכול מוכן.En: Ariel, a farmer at heart, wandered among the sukkot to ensure everything was ready.He: הוא התכוון להפוך את הפסטיבל לחגיגה של חקלאות מסורתית וקהילתיות.En: He intended to turn the festival into a celebration of traditional agriculture and community.He: עם כל אהבתו לאדמה, אריאל קווה להראות לכולם עד כמה חיונית השמירה על השיטות המסורתיות.En: With all his love for the land, Ariel hoped to show everyone how essential it is to preserve traditional methods.He: אך לא כולם ראו עין בעין איתו.En: But not everyone saw eye to eye with him.He: נעם, אחיו הצעיר, היה ספקן.En: Noam, his younger brother, was skeptical.He: הוא חשב שייתכן ויש דרכים חדשות וקלות יותר לטפל בעניינים החקלאיים, והספקות שלו היו ניכרות.En: He thought there might be new and easier ways to handle agricultural matters, and his doubts were evident.He: רינה, חברת קיבוץ ותיקה, חיה בעיניים פקוחות לעתיד והביאה רעיונות חדשניים לאירוע.En: Rina, a veteran member of the kibbutz, lived with eyes open to the future and brought innovative ideas for the event.He: היא רצתה לשלב טכנולוגיות חדשות ושינויים מודרניים.En: She wanted to integrate new technologies and modern changes.He: עם התקרבות החג, אריאל הבין שעליו לעשות פשרה.En: As the holiday approached, Ariel realized he had to make a compromise.He: הוא שוחח עם רינה ועם נעם, והציע לשלב גם אלמנטים מסורתיים וגם אלמנטים מודרניים בפסטיבל.En: He talked with Rina and Noam and proposed incorporating both traditional and modern elements into the festival.He: כך יוכלו כולם לקחת חלק ולהרגיש מחוברים.En: This way, everyone could participate and feel connected.He: הערב הגיע - הפסטיבל החל.En: Evening arrived—the festival began.He: האורחים הסתובבו בין הסוכות, והייתה תחושה של התלהבות באוויר.En: Guests roamed among the sukkot, and there was a sense of excitement in the air.He: אבל ברגע קריטי, אחת הסוכות קרסה.En: But at a critical moment, one of the sukkot collapsed.He: ברגע של תדהמה, היה ברור שעליהם לשלב את החוכמה המסורתית במרכיבי בנייה מודרניים כדי לשקם אותה במהירות.En: In a moment of astonishment, it was clear they had to combine traditional wisdom with modern construction elements to restore it quickly.He: אריאל ורינה עבדו בשיתוף פעולה ותוך זמן קצר הסוכה עמדה מחדש.En: Ariel and Rina worked together, and within a short time, the sukkah was standing again.He: בסיום הערב, כשכולם ישבו לארוחת הערב הקהילתית, היה ברור שזו הייתה הצלחה.En: By the end of the evening, as everyone sat down for the communal dinner, it was clear it was a success.He: המסורת והמודרנה השתלבו יחדיו, ונעם, שליווה את התהליך כולו, הבין שיש סיבה לחגוג את המסורת לצד החדשנות.En: Tradition and modernity had blended together, and Noam, who observed the entire process, realized there was reason to celebrate tradition alongside innovation.He: עם תום הפסטיבל, אריאל חווה תחושת סיפוק.En: As the festival concluded, Ariel experienced a sense of fulfillment.He: הוא הבין את חשיבות השילוב בין ישן לחדש, והפך למקבל דעות אחרות ולאחראי לעתיד המקום.En: He understood the importance of integrating the old with the new and became more receptive to other opinions and responsible for the future of the place.He: הלקחים שהוא למד חיברו מחדש את הקהילה ואישרו את ערכה של הרמוניה.En: The lessons he learned reconnected the community and confirmed the value of harmony.He: החג הסתיים, אך הלבבות נותרו מלאים.En: The festival ended, but the hearts remained full. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: הארהharvest: קצירcompetition: תחרותuniqueness: ייחודdecoration: תפאורהwandered: הסתובבagriculture: חקלאותskeptical: ספקןdoubts: ספקותveteran: ותיקהinnovative: חדשניincorporating: שילובcritical: קריטיastonishment: תדהמהrestore: לשקםcommunal: קהילתיfulfillment: סיפוקintegrating: שילובreceptive: מקבלharmony: הרמוניהfestival: פסטיבלpreserve: שמירהessential: חיוניתcompromise: פשרהtechnologies: טכנולוגיותapproached: התקרבותelements: אלמנטיםexcitement: התלהבותcollaborated: עבדו בשיתוף פעולהconfirm: אישרוBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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This week on Talk Dirt To Me, Logan shares the surprising story of how he ended up running a set of Estes Concaves in his combine, and why this change could be a game-changer for corn and soybean harvest performance. We also dive into the latest news on the cattle subsidy getting shot down indefinitely, but was it really just a political ploy? From there, we zoom out to talk about life's bigger picture (why we're just blips on the radar and shouldn't stress so much), plus a segment about why Creed should headline the Super Bowl halftime show. Our Made in America spotlight this week: Estes Concaves — proudly designed and built in the USA.  https://www.estesperformanceconcaves.com/  If you're a farmer, rancher, or ag enthusiast looking for honest conversations about row crop equipment, farm policy, and real rural life (with plenty of humor along the way), this episode is for you. Support the Show & Your Tractor Cab: Head over to https://tractormat.link/td2m and use the code TALKDIRT to save 15% on an American-made floor mat built tough for your tractor. Go check out Agzaga! It is the ultimate online farm store. American owned and operated. Go check out their site and get what you need. Be sure to use the code TalkDirt20 to get $20 off your order of $50 or more! Visit them at: https://agzaga.com 

This week's agriculture news covers the impact of the government shutdown on agriculture and the latest updates in soybeans, including a discussion on toxins in dairy nutrition. This week's agriculture news covers the uncertainty surrounding the government shutdown and its impact on the industry, Corteva's decision to split into two companies, new investments aimed at boosting soybean export capacity, and the rise in farm bankruptcies. Other highlights include the approval of the first drug to treat and prevent New World screwworm, a major ag equipment company appealing a right-to-repair lawsuit, and coverage from World Dairy Expo from discussions on the Federal Milk Marketing Order and attendee perspectives are on this week's episode. This week's episode also takes us to World Dairy Expo for a conversation with Aldo Rossi, DVM, director of veterinary services at Amlan International. He shares how a holistic gut-health approach can improve cow comfort and long-term animal performance. The discussion highlights why single-toxin strategies may not be enough when addressing risks in dairy nutrition. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

Many U.S. Department of Agriculture services are frozen as a result of the government shutdown. The freeze could have significant impacts for Montana's farmers.

*The Farm Bill has expired.  *The Trump Administration is expected to make an announcement regarding potential aid for farmers.  *The nation's first bale of cotton raised over $24,000 for scholarships. *Some parts of the Texas High Plains are getting dry.  *Cotton harvest continues across Texas.  *The FDA has approved a drug to prevent and treat screwworms.  *Fall is settling into East Texas.  *The first generic BRD treatment for cattle has been approved by the FDA.  

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Rep. Mark Harris, freshman Republican Congressman from North Carolina's 8th district and a member of the House Judiciary Committee, the Committee on Education and Workforce, and the House Committee on Agriculture, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the ongoing government shutdown, what it means for everyday Americans, and how his constituents are responding to the shutdown. Harris also explained why he decided to run for Congress as a newcomer to Washington and what he hopes to accomplish. He reflected on the tragic killing of Logan Federico and her father's passionate vow to seek justice, and outlined legislation he has introduced aimed at curbing crime by cracking down on repeat offenders who are too often released under Democrat-backed policies. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can no-till really work in low-rainfall, compaction-prone soils? Taylor Jones, Director of Viticulture at Dierberg and Star Lane Vineyards in Santa Barbara, California shares insights from an 8-year vineyard floor trial comparing till vs. no-till practices. From vine vigor to soil health, microbial life to tractor fuel savings, Taylor reveals surprising data and offers practical advice for growers considering a shift in floor management.   Resources:   262: A Vineyard Research Site to Study Soil Health   253: Regenerative Agriculture: The Path the Climate Change Resilience? 211: Vineyard Nutrient Management Across the United States California Department of Food and Agriculture's Healthy Soils Initiative Healthy Soils Playlist Taylor Jones | LinkedIn  Vineyard Team Programs:  Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Donate Online Courses – DPR & CCA Hours SIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet   Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year Vineyard Team – Become a Member  

In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Ali Cox, founder of Noble West, explains how branding and marketing are reshaping the agriculture industry. She shares insights on bridging the gap between farmers and consumers, rethinking commodity marketing, and how social media trends are changing food demand. Learn practical lessons from real brand success stories and discover what strategies farmers can adopt to thrive. Listen now on all major platforms!Meet the guest: Ali Cox is the founder of Noble West, an award-winning marketing consultancy focused on agriculture and food ingredients. A fifth-generation farmer from California's Central Valley, she combines her deep roots in farming with expertise in modern marketing. She works with clients on branding, consumer engagement, and sustainability practices to strengthen the future of food.What you will learn: (00:00) Introduction(02:06) Food branding gaps(08:31) Consumer perception(12:17) Marketing commodities(15:35) Brand success stories(25:49) Consumer trends(36:30) Closing thoughtsDiscover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast".  This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices.Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels and encounters with important figures around the world.Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.agculturepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

This week is another special More Than Maple episode focused on food and culture in Canada. My guests are producer and director Colin Field, along with historic producer Bonnie Sitter of the award-winning documentary "We Lend A Hand." The film captures the untold story of the Farmerettes, a brigade of young women who worked in agriculture across Ontario during the first half of the 20th century.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the Weeds Series 15 Episode 2: MSU Extension educator Madelyn Celovsky sits down with Jake Munroe, Soil Management Specialist with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness (OMAFA) to talk about how Ontario farmers are using drones to seed cover crops. ResourcesLiving Lab on-farm research sitesReal Agriculture Soybean School video featuring drone seeded cover crops

*The government shutdown is underway.   *The shutdown poses a serious risk for the cattle industry.   *The FDA has given conditional approval for Dectomax injectable to be used to prevent and treat screwworms. *Pumpkins are an important crop at this time of year.  *Fall weather is moving into many parts of Texas.  *A Texas congresswoman is asking the U.S. Trade Representatives office to help enforce the 1944 water treaty with Mexico.  *The month of September ended very dry in the Coastal Bend.  *The Texas livestock industry is actively preparing for the arrival of New World screwworms.  

We've officially hit 100 episodes of the Helena “FieldLink Podcast”! Thank you to our loyal listeners for tuning in since the beginning and to our guests for insightful conversations in each episode. In this milestone episode, Andrew Walmsley, Vice President of Government Relations for the Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology, discusses how the Endangered Species Act, the Big Beautiful Bill and the restructuring of the Environmental Protection Agency will impact growers in 2026. (00:59) Jody Lawrences closes the episode with a Department of Agriculture quarterly stocks report update. (35:37)   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:   Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ

As Director of Operations at Landoption, Ben Paige leads execution across product, sales, customer success, and team operations.As the company's Integrator, he aligns people, priorities, and performance to turn the Landoption vision into results. Prior to Landoption, Ben was charged with professionalizing supply operations and expanding the supply partner network at Arbor Day Carbon, supporting the organization's growth in forest carbon.Earlier in his career, he led the development and rollout of a transformative CRM platform that enabled state agencies to increase participation and revenue from hunters and anglers – a pivotal contributor to the company's successful exit.As a former U.S. Army Captain, Ben brings operational discipline and a mission-first – people always mindset to create a future with more wild places, more wild things, and more wild people – so his daughter can enjoy a day outside hunting and camping, just like him.--Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUEST:  Ben Paige--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

The National Farmers Union says Canadians are upset about higher grocery bills, but farmers' incomes have not kept up with inflation. The NFU points out that revenues for retail grocery companies have increased despite a decrease in the volume of food purchased by Canadians. We speak with James Hannay, policy analyst at the NFU.

SPONSORS: 1) GHOSTBED: Right now, as a Julian Dorey listener, you can get 25% off your order for a limited time. Just go to https://GhostBed.com/julian and use promo code JULIAN at checkout. WATCH PREVIOUS EPs w/ LUKE CAVERNS: EPISODE #272: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1y3J9LDyM8cYPj7a5ZqG7M?si=c4d36462976b48fb EPISODE #271: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cFYnkOaUMCS3tJbp7oLjt?si=tjgrw-T_TX2Xp_JnexqXpg EPISODE #176: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tHWPYnu8MDfIn4O4jA4oo?si=69874d0df0c040a6 EPISODE # 175: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wK2JCEiy7KZbkhKquh29n?si=87146b35294e4b4a PATREON https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey (***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Luke Caverns is an Ancient Civilizations Historian, Researcher, and Anthropologist. He specializes in the lost civilizations of Egypt, South America & the Amazon Jungle. FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey LUKE LINKS - YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lukecaverns - X: https://twitter.com/lukecaverns JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 - Intro 01:15 – Hotel Julian, Luke's Books, Meso America, Cortez, Aztecs, Olmecs, Teotihuacán 12:15 – Mercenaries, Lake Texcoco, Betrayal, Aztec Empire, Military-State 24:25 – Two Phases, Talud Tablero, Blueprint, Loyalty, 1519 Peak, Rome, Bartering, Gold 34:39 – Polarizing, Spaniards vs Aztecs, Tenochtitlan, Maya, Montezuma, Warfare, D3aths 43:56 – Tenochtitlan, Cortés, Cabral, 1500–1700, Flower Moon, Summer Moon, Civilization 54:42 – Primordial America, Great Plains, Comanches, Expansion 1:02:05 – Cortés, Gods?, Disease, March to Tenochtitlan, 150 Men 1:07:25 – Conquering, Smallpox, Peru, Temples, Geoglyphs 1:18:01 – Amazon, Garden Theory, Clickbait, Preservation 1:26:12 – Conquest, Olmecs, Coatzacoalcos, Agriculture, 17 Heads, Transport, Engineering 1:34:34 – Aliens?, Gods, Psychedelics, Ego Death, Shamanism 1:49:02 – Middle Ground, Understudied, Progress, Family, Athens 1:57:46 – Troy, Greece vs Americas, History Beneath, Squanto 2:13:00 – Croatoans, Broken Spears, Colonial History, Fort San Juan, Bias 2:23:04 – Transatlantic Accent, Olmecs, Monument 19 2:33:06 – Olmecs vs Maya, Stone of Kings, Trade, La Danta, El Tigre, El Mirador, Macchu Picchu 2:47:51 – Ancient City Patterns, Fibonacci, Tuning In 3:01:48 – Luke's Work CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef - https://www.instagram.com/joeydeef/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 341 - Luke Caverns Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Cotton harvest is picking up speed across the Cotton Belt.  *Senate Ag Committee republicans are asking for a meeting with the White House to discuss the farm economy.   *There is talk in Washington of another financial aid package for farmers. *Some farmers in the Texas High Plains are trying a new crop.*An upcoming water summit will address Texas water availability for the future.  *The government shutdown will delay important agricultural legislation.  *The fall army worm can cause big damage to pastures. *Screwworms are getting very close to Texas.  

Sheep are cute and fluffy and produce that wonderful stuff from which many sweaters are born.  But there's another side to them that doesn't get mentioned quite so often.  Lamb is an incredibly common meat in most other countries of the world, but not so much in America.Nick Forrest is trying to change that direction, to capture the possibilities of a multipurpose animal that fits so many different needs.  Just in time for the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival 2025, and the Saturday morning “Raising Meat and Dairy Breeds” breed talk, here is a talk about one of the other many sides of raising sheep.P.S.  And may we just say, kudos to Shari Lewis for pulling off a character called “Lamb Chop.”  Captain Kangaroo, no less.   Links:https://www.sheepusa.org/newsletter/december-15-2023https://sheepandwool.com/sponsors/https://www.dcswga.org/services-7https://www.facebook.com/nick.forrest.927/https://lambboard.com/https://www.sheepusa.org/ Support the show

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Emily Calandrelli, also known online as The Space Gal, is encouraging kids to make their own rockets for the second annual Baking Soda Rocket Day. Plus, scientists are looking at how to grow plants off our planet.

Kristin Coates is the CEO of Regenerative California, where she leads efforts to reimagine how communities, economies, and ecosystems can thrive together. With more than 20 years of experience across the private, nonprofit, and public sectors, Kristin brings funders, industries, and local leaders together to co-create regenerative solutions. Through Regenerative California's pilot in Monterey County, she is pioneering a model for resilient, equitable, and sustainable regional economies that can be scaled across the state and beyond. We discuss: Why California is uniquely positioned to lead the way in building regenerative economies. The critical need for affordable housing in Monterey County and its impact on communities. How regenerative organic farming restores soil health, supports farmers, and strengthens local food systems. The economic realities farmers face, and why living wages and fair supply chains are essential for sustainable agriculture. The power of collaboration, community engagement, and individual choices in scaling regenerative practices and supporting local farmers. Learn more about Regenerative California here: https://www.regenerativecalifornia.org/ Connect with Kristien on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristincoates/  Learn more about High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney Aronoff on www.StarseedKitchen.com  Get 10% off your order of Chef Whitney's organic spices with code STARSEED on www.starseedkitchen.com  Follow Chef Whitney Aronoff on Instagram at @whitneyaronoff and @starseedkitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Aerating Ponds What Mike Johanns is Watching in Agriculture Revised USDA Numbers Impact Dairy   00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Aerating Ponds: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kicks off today's show as they explain the importance of aeration, methods of aerating and if you can aerate too much. Fins, Fur, and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu   00:12:05 – What Mike Johanns is Watching in Agriculture: Continuing the show is a panelist from the Flinchbaugh Forum Mike Johanns, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, as he discusses his career and what he is keeping in an eye on in agriculture and what he encourages farmers and ranchers to pay attention to. Flinchbaughcenter.com   00:23:05 – Revised USDA Numbers Impact Dairy: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show looking at the potential impact the revised USDA milk production, All Milk price for 2025 and cow numbers could have on the dairy industry.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Bridgette Readel spent years in the field working to find solutions, now she's helping build bridges in agriculture through several avenues. We chat with the radio and podcast host.

*Grain storage is a challenge this year.  *The Rio Grande Valley sugar industry may make a comeback.  *President Trump wants to stop building windmills and solar panels on U.S. farmland.  *There are a wide variety of crops grown in the Texas High Plains.  *Texas Tech is hosting a national forum on water sustainability.  *More economic and disaster assistance for farmers is coming.  *Fall is a good time to work on landscapes and gardens. *Screwworms are getting dangerously close to Texas.  

In this episode, Managed Editor Christine Book sat down with John Fulton, a professor with Ohio State Univ.'s Department of Food, Agriculture and Biological Engineering,while working on Farm Equipment's first-ever special report on careers in precision ag for the October/November issue of the magazine.

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. California is on the verge of legalizing E15 fuel for the first time after the legislature unanimously passed Assembly Bill 30. In this episode of the Whole Grain Podcast, Jim Lenz, Director of Global Education and Training at GEAPS, talks with Geoff Cooper, President & CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), about how persistence, coalition-building, and strategy led to this milestone — and what it means for consumers, retailers, policymakers, and grain professionals. From lower costs and cleaner air to ripple effects across ethanol markets and grain demand, this conversation explores how one bill could reshape the renewable fuels landscape for decades.Geoff Cooper is President and CEO of the RFA, the leading trade association for America's ethanol industry. Since joining RFA in 2008, he has driven market growth, shaped policy, and expanded global demand for ethanol and co-products. A former U.S. Army captain specializing in fuel logistics, Geoff has served on key advisory boards and testified before state and federal bodies. He is widely recognized as a leader in the bioeconomy and a strong advocate for sustainable fuels.Key TakeawaysAB30 passed unanimously — a historic first for ethanol legislation — and includes an urgency clause to make E15 legal immediately once signed. Consumers could save ~$2.7 billion annually (about $200 per household) with E15, typically priced 10–30¢ per gallon lower than E10. Environmental benefits include reduced smog-forming emissions, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and greenhouse gases. Ethanol production is zero-waste: starch becomes fuel while protein, fat, and fiber become livestock feed. A broad coalition — retailers, farm groups, transport associations, chambers of commerce, veterans, and labor — made AB30 possible. California's decision accelerates federal momentum for year-round E15 and influences fuel policy worldwide. Market impact: 600–700 million gallons of additional ethanol demand could require 200–250 million more bushels of corn, boosting grain handling and transport.Pull Quotes“This is the first ethanol-friendly bill to move through the California legislature with unanimous support.” “E15 delivers typical pump savings of 10–30 cents per gallon — and we've seen even larger discounts.” “The ethanol process today is zero-waste — starch becomes fuel, and protein, fat, and fiber become livestock feed.” “California's move on E15 sends a signal nationwide and around the world.” Important Links & Related EpisodesRenewable Fuels Association (RFA) — https://ethanolrfa.org/Fueling the Future: The Role of Renewable Fuels in the Grain Industry with RFA's Robert White E15, Ethanol and the Future of Agriculture with Emily Skor of Growth EnergyDriving Change: TheGrain Elevator and Processing Society champions, connects and serves the global grain industry and its members. Be sure to visit GEAPS' website to learn how you can grow your network, support your personal professional development, and advance your career. Thank you for listening to another episode of GEAPS' Whole Grain podcast.

Welcome to the Wabi Sabi podcast. This is episode number 192. Today, you're going to hear something very few people in the world know about — insider knowledge, straight from the Prime Minister of Japan and Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. I was one of only six Japanese American journalists invited into this room in New York, where leaders, UN members, and cultural representatives gathered to discuss the future of Japan's food and heritage. What I'm going to share with you today is not just about rice, wagyu, or green tea — it's about identity, preservation, and the wisdom that Japan wants the world to understand. Think of this episode as your private briefing — early access to insights that matter for all of us.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants states to provide personal information about SNAP applicants dating back to 2020. But Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is refusing, despite the threat of losing millions in federal funding and a lawsuit from state Attorney General Kris Kobach.

Send us a textWe are going back to our roots with these Throwback Episodes. One of the hosts comes with a topic, and the other two have no idea what it is. We hope you enjoy it!In this week's episode we discussed why fewer vets are entering livestock care, what this means for farmers, food security, and animal welfare, and what solutions are being considered to turn the tide. Where Have All the Vets Gone? Rural America is facing a quiet crisis. What are we doing to stop the growing shortage of large-animal veterinarians?Our Links:Retrospect

In this episode, Brad shares his firsthand experience with virtual fencing on the University of Minnesota's Morris dairy herd. After a long grazing season, he dives into the reasons he began experimenting with NoFence collars, the training process for heifers, and what he learned about costs, labor savings, and animal behavior.Brad walks listeners through the setup, the challenges of training, and the variation he saw among animals in how quickly they adapted. He highlights both the advantages—like labor efficiency and flexibility—and the limitations, such as collar costs, GPS accuracy, and the need for careful management when mixing groups.Looking ahead, Brad plans to extend the trial to lactating cows next grazing season, a new frontier for virtual fencing in dairy. He also points to upcoming field days and funding opportunities for farmers curious about adopting the technology.Virtual fencing, he concludes, may be the future of grazing management—helping reduce labor while improving flexibility on farms. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Linkedin -> The Moos RoomTwitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory 

Ralph answers some of your recent questions about the genocide in Gaza, how to jumpstart civic engagement, and more!Your feedback is very important. And the more detailed and factual it is, the better off the impact will be by your initiative and getting back to us. You have to be active in a program like this. Because we're not just talking to the choir here. We want the choir to sing back—in affirmation or dissent.Ralph NaderI was astonished…how disinterested the American people are in empowering themselves. That's the problem we have. The lack of civic motivation, the lack of saying, “Look, we've given our power to only 535 people in the Congress, and they've turned it against us on behalf of some 1,500 corporations. We're going to turn it around. We're the sovereign power.” As I've said a hundred times, the Constitution starts with “We the people,” not “We the Congress” or “We the corporations.” And the people don't seem to want to focus on that. If they had anyone in their neighborhood and community who were treating them the way Congress is treating them—as voters, as workers, as consumers, as parents, as children, as taxpayers—they would never allow it.Ralph NaderYou get more and more voters vulnerable to just what comes out of a politician's mouth. Remember, everything Trump has achieved politically has come out of his mouth—not out of his deeds, just out of his mouth. Repeatedly, unrebutted largely over the mass media, and faithfully relayed to the American people by a supine media which points out his mistakes once in a while, but it was too little, too late.Ralph NaderNews 9/26/25* This week, the campaign for Palestinian statehood notched major victories. According to the BBC, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Australia and Portugal all announced on Sunday that they would recognize the state of Palestine. They are expected to be joined by a number of smaller states, including Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Andorra and San Marino. These countries, all traditionally close allies of the United States and Israel, join the 140 countries that already recognize the State of Palestine. A statement by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese explains that this move is “part of a co-ordinated international effort to build new momentum for a two-state solution, starting with a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of the hostages.” These heads of state are pursuing this policy despite a thinly veiled threat from Congressional Republicans, a group of whom – including Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Elise Stefanik – sent a letter to President Macron and Prime Ministers Starmer, Carney and Albanese warning them of possible “punitive measures in response,” and urging them to “reconsider,” per the Guardian.* In more Palestine news, as the Global Sumud Flotilla draws near to the coast of Gaza, they are apparently under low-level attack. Al Jazeera reports the flotilla, “has reported explosions and communications jamming as drones hovered overhead.” In response, the United Nations has called for a probe, with UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan stating, “There must be an independent, impartial and thorough investigation into the reported attacks and harassment by drones and other objects.” In response to this harassment, Reuters reports Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto expressed the “strongest condemnation” and ordered the “Italian multi-purpose frigate Fasan, previously sailing north of Crete, to head towards the flotilla ‘for possible rescue operations', focusing primarily on Italian citizens.” The strong response by the Italian government is likely related to the labor unrest the targeting of the flotilla has engendered within the country. ANSA, a leading Italian news outlet, reports the Unione Sindacale di Base or USB “would proclaim a wildcat general strike and protests in 100 Italian cities for Gaza after the success of Monday's stoppage and protests involving an estimated 500,000 people in 80 cities.” The union has organized these massive protests under the slogan “let's block everything.”* In more foreign policy news, following on the heels of the protests in Nepal, anti-corruption protestors took to the streets in the Philippines this week, Time reports. The acute cause of these protests was a recent audit which found widespread corruption in the country's flood control projects. The Philippines has invested around $9.5 billion on such projects since 2022, but these have been plagued by kickback schemes, resulting in shoddy work and even deaths. Even President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., aka “Bongbong,” sympathized with the protestors, saying “Do you blame them for going out into the streets? If I wasn't President, I might be out in the streets with them…Of course, they are enraged. Of course, they are angry. I'm angry. We should all be angry. Because what's happening is not right.” The potency of these protests is likely to grow as the Philippines was hit this week by Typhoon Ragasa, which is reported to have killed three Filipinos this week, per NBC.* For our final foreign policy update, just days after the dubiously-legal strikes that killed 11 Venezuelans on a boat the U.S. claims was being used to transport drugs, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro sent a letter to American special envoy Richard Grenell, per CNN. In this letter, Maduro denies any involvement with narco-trafficking, calling the allegations “fake news, propagated through various media channels,” and calling for Trump to “promote peace through constructive dialogue and mutual understanding throughout the hemisphere.” Trump brushed off Maduro, saying “We'll see what happens with Venezuela,” perhaps implying a renewed attempt to remove the Venezuelan president. Since then, the U.S. has conducted more of these lethal strikes, with no conclusive proof of the victims' criminality. The U.S. government is offering a $50 million bounty for Maduro's arrest.* Moving northward, a disturbing story comes to us from Florida. The Miami Herald reports, “As of the end of August, the whereabouts of two-thirds of more than 1,800 men detained at Alligator Alcatraz during the month of July could not be determined.” Speaking to the paper, attorneys characterized entering the facility as entering “an alternate [immigration] system where the normal rules don't apply.” This story cites one case of a man “accidentally deported to Guatemala before a scheduled bond hearing,” similar to the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case, and a Cuban man supposedly transferred to a facility in California but who could not be located there. This kind of disappearing of migrants adds fuel to the fire of the worst suspicions about the administration's immigration policies. The Florida facility was forced to halt operations after a court ruling in August, but an appeals court has now overruled that ruling. The future of the site and its detainees remains uncertain.* In another instance of what appears to be a cover-up by the Trump administration, NPR reports the Department of Agriculture will “end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey.” In a statement, the USDA called the report “redundant, costly, politicized, and extraneous.” This removes another crucial data tool, following the discontinuation of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' jobs report Trump ended just weeks ago. The signature legislation of Trump's second term thus far, the One Big Beautiful Bill, expanded work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which is estimated to cut food aid to 2.4 million Americans. That will surely add to the 47.4 million food insecure households recorded in 2023. Crystal FitzSimons, president of the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), told NPR “The national food insecurity survey is a critical, reliable data source that shows how many families in America struggle to put food on the table…Without that data, we are flying blind.”* And in another assault on the regulatory state, the Supreme Court this week allowed Trump to keep Rebecca Slaughter – the last remaining Democrat on the Federal Trade Commission – out of her post for another three months. POLITICO reports the high court is reviewing a 90-year-old law which “limit[s] the president's power to fire…officials for political reasons.” According to this report, many expect the conservative majority on the court will rule that that law “unconstitutionally interferes with the president's ability to control the executive branch.” If so, Trump will be able to remove Slaughter permanently – along with any other remaining Democrats within the regulatory apparatus.* On the media front, ABC – and its parent company, Disney – have balked, reinstating Jimmy Kimmel's late night television program after abruptly suspending the show last week. Kimmel, in his return, clarified that “it was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man,” but excoriated the ABC affiliates who took his show off the air, calling the move “un-American.” This from AP. Theories abound as to why exactly ABC and/or Disney walked back what seemed like a cancellation; these include a potential costly lawsuit due to wrongful termination of Kimmel's contract, as well as a coordinated boycott campaign targeting Disney's streaming service, Disney+. For his part, President Trump washed his hands of the fiasco, writing that Kimmel can “rot in his bad Ratings,” per New York Magazine.* In tech news, Axios reports the Trump administration has approved Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, for official use by every government agency. This news comes via a press release from the General Services Administration. This release quotes Musk, who says “We look forward to continuing to work with President Trump and his team to rapidly deploy AI throughout the government for the benefit of the country.” This comes after an August 25th letter in which a coalition of over 30 consumer groups – such as Public Citizen, Consumer Federation of America, and the Center for AI and DigitalPolicy – urged the Office of Management and Budget, led by Russell Vought, to “take immediate action to block the deployment or procurement of Grok.” Among the concerns cited in this letter are Grok's penchant for generating “conspiratorial and inflammatory content, including accusations that South Africans were committing a ‘white genocide'...Expressing ‘skepticism' about historical consensus of the Holocaust death toll and espousing Holocaust denial talking points…[and] Referring to itself as ‘MechaHitler'.” It remains to be seen what, if any, next steps opponents can take to halt the incorporation of Grok into the daily functions of the federal government.* Finally, Adelita Grijalva has won the Arizona 7th congressional district special election in a landslide. According to preliminary reports, she swamped her Republican opponent Daniel Butierez by nearly 40 points, according to Newsweek. This is a substantially larger margin than that won by Kamala Harris in 2024, who won the district by 23 points, which itself was a 10-point decline from Joe Biden, who won the district by 33 points in 2020. Grijalva's ascension to the House will further winnow away the Republicans' razor-thin majority in that chamber, bringing the margin to 219-214. She could also prove to be the critical 218th vote in favor of releasing the Epstein files. Adelita is the daughter of Raúl Grijalva, who passed away earlier this year. The elder Grijalva was widely considered one of the most progressive House Democrats, being the first member of Congress to endorse Bernie Sanders in his 2016 campaign and the second to call for Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Hopefully, the new Representative Grijalva will fill those big shoes.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Season 5: Episode 217In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak welcomes back Gwendoline Legrand, Co-Director of FIRA, to discuss the upcoming FIRA USA 2025 event taking place October 21–23 in Woodland, California. Known as the premier gathering for agricultural robotics and automation, FIRA USA brings together growers, innovators, OEMs, startups, and investors for three days of live demos, collaboration, and networking.Gwendoline shares what makes Woodland such a strong venue, why in-field demos are critical for showing growers real-world solutions, and how FIRA continues to evolve by listening directly to farmers and industry stakeholders. She also reveals exciting new announcements, including John Deere's autonomous ultra tractor demo and the strong involvement of New Holland and other leading manufacturers.This year marks the launch of the Women in Ag Robotics Award, celebrating trailblazing women shaping the future of automation in agriculture. Gwen explains why this award is so important, how it will highlight women across all roles in the industry, and how it aims to inspire the next generation of leaders.With more than 40 states and 50 countries represented, FIRA USA 2025 is set to be a truly global event, offering growers free registration and unmatched access to the future of farming.Learn more about about at https://fira-usa.com/Learn more about the Women in Ag Robotics Award at https://airtable.com/appngGw7fx3GXRLN5/pagSGexHt8UUIrYFA/form#farm #farming #agricultureNorth American Ag is devoted to highlighting the people & companies in agriculture who impact our industry and help feed the world. Subscribe at https://northamericanag.comWant to hear the stories of the ag brands you love and the ag brands you love to hate? Hear them at https://whatcolorisyourtractor.comDon't just thank a farmer, pray for one too!Send us a textEcorobotix, together with DFS Finance & AgDirect, is making it easier for growers to access the ARA Ultra High Precision Sprayer. Flexible purchase and lease programs offer competitive rates, deferred payments, and end-of-term options, helping farms cut inputs, reduce labor & boost profitability without straining cash flow. Learn more HERESubscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com