Podcasts about farm bills

U.S. Senator John Boozman of Arkansas is the chairman of the Senate Ag Committee and he joins us to discuss the journey of the Farm Bill so far through Congress. More rains are coming through Iowa and Dr. Charles Hurburgh, professor emeritus at Iowa State and a renown expert in grain quality, shares tips on what to watch for when harvesting and storage. Troy Deutmeyer is an agronomist at Pioneer and he talks about what he's seeing in the fields with the weather situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/29/26: Vern Thompson is a former farmer and state legislator and now trucker, and is the Democratic-NPL candidate for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, running against incumbent Doug Goehring. He joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to talk about gas prices, the Farm Bill, and more. Learn more about Vern's campaign and upcoming events at thompson4nd.com. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Dave Puglia, president and CEO of Western Growers, joined the show from the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association convention to discuss several major issues facing specialty crop producers across the country. Trade remains near the top of that list. Puglia said Western Growers supports extending the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, but wants changes involving Mexico, including stronger labor enforcement and increased food safety oversight. He noted that the impact of Mexican imports varies considerably by crop and region, making changes to the trade agreement particularly complicated for specialty agriculture. Food safety was another major concern following the recent cyclospora outbreak. Puglia said uncertainty surrounding the source caused market losses well beyond the products ultimately implicated, with lettuce, berries, carrots and other produce categories affected as consumers reacted to conflicting information. Puglia argued that FDA needs to communicate more quickly and clearly during outbreaks, while the produce industry also needs to improve its ability to counter misinformation through social media. The conversation also turned to the Farm Bill, where Puglia highlighted several provisions important to specialty crop growers. Among them are efforts to make crop insurance and other risk-management tools available to more specialty crops and potentially cover losses resulting from events such as food safety outbreaks outside a grower's control. He also pointed to funding for mechanization research and changes that could improve how economic assistance reaches specialty crop producers. Puglia also addressed California's restrictions surrounding autonomous agricultural equipment. After seeing a driverless tractor operating in a Florida vegetable field, he contrasted that with the regulatory limitations California farmers face when attempting to deploy similar technology. Later in the program, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce discussed changes to Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs, including the addition of 30 million base acres and enrollment deadlines producers need to know. Listen to the full interviews below or on your favorite podcast app.

Here's your ag news for Sept. 29, 2026. In national news, the US Senate's Farm Bill passes out of committee and the EPA announces new WOTUS rules. Be sure to support these pro-ag, FarmPAC-endorsed candidates.In Federation news, we meet the 2026 Catfish Farmers of the Year and the Federation hosts our annual policy development meeting.For Alfa Insurance, we are wrapping up National Life Insurance Month with some helpful information.And finally today, Chris Prevatt takes us In The Markets.Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation. 

Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Republican incumbent from Iowa's 1st congressional district, talks about ways to lower costs, tariffs, bringing back manufacturing jobs, corruption, the Farm Bill, AI and much more. She closes with her favorite musical performers -- different choices depending on what's facing her that day.

Sen. John Hoeven says he thinks the farm bill will be passed in this lame duck session of Congress, Dan Basse of AgResource weighs in on the president's meeting with Xi Jinping, and Krysta Harden of USDEC talks about the dairy industry.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

From red snapper seasons to wildfire policy, federal action is reshaping opportunities for sportsmen nationwide. Federal policy is moving fast, and the decisions being made in Washington could have a direct impact on hunting, fishing, wildlife habitat, and access for sportsmen across the country. Chris Horton, Alex Dove, and Kent Keene break down a packed third quarter for the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, covering major developments in fisheries policy, conservation, working lands, and federal forest management. Horton details the progress of MAPOceans, the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act, cormorant management, salmon predation, and a new executive order focused on recreational saltwater fishing, fisheries data, habitat, and electronic reporting. The conversation also covers the South Atlantic red snapper season and new state-led data collection efforts that could influence future fisheries management. Dove explains where the Farm Bill stands, along with wildlife corridors, elk habitat, gray wolf management, and the challenges facing bipartisan legislation with a shrinking legislative calendar. Keene takes a deep dive into wildfire policy, prescribed fire, active forest management, timber markets, biofuel production, and efforts to prevent federal fire suppression costs from undermining long-term wildlife habitat work. For hunters, anglers, and anyone invested in healthy public lands and waters, this is an inside look at the policies shaping the seasons and opportunities ahead. Follow The Sportsmen's Voice for more weekly conversations on hunting, fishing, conservation, and outdoor policy. Get the FREE Sportsmen's Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: ⁠www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was a Mitch McConnell sighting in the Senate last week, which could mean a proof of life for Mitch McConnell ... but probably not for the farm bill. Helena and Theodore both think Congress is basically cooked. Meanwhile, RFK Jr.'s speech at the Children's Health Defense Conference in D.C. showed everyone he is still very, very antivax, and that the movement has a “strong and steadfast friend in the White House." Bonus content: Mamdani food porn and a $60 loaf of rye in Manhattan.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joins us to share his positions on issues including the Farm Bill, Iran, diesel fuel, beef exports and more. Then we have a Farmer Forum with Gene Millard of Illinois and Randy Francois of Iowa. Topics include harvest conditions, costs of diesel fuel and fertilzer, 45Z and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/23/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson. Joel asks Congressman Johnson about the Farm Bill, the national debt, and more on "News and Views." (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Senate Ag Committee approved its version of the farm bill on a 12-11 party line vote. Brian Glenn, director of government relations for the American Farm Bureau, said it’s a big step forward in the push for a new farm bill. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The farm bill saga continues. Brad Lubben, Extension agricultural policy specialist at Nebraska, breaks down the Senate Agriculture Committee's Sept. 16 vote and what it means for a bill still headed toward a lame-duck showdown after the November election. Lubben explains what's actually at stake, from the Conservation Reserve Program to the SNAP dispute that's long held the farm bill's coalition together. He also digs into the fight over language that would override state laws like California's Proposition 12, and what it would take to get year-round E15 across the finish line. Plus, an update on 2026 commodity program enrollment and what producers should be thinking about as they plan for 2027.Article: https://cap.unl.edu/news/farm-bill-saga-fraught-obstacles/

From development pressures and equipment repairs to food security and corporate control of agriculture, America's farmers are facing challenges that extend far beyond the fields.This week on *American Family Farmer*, host Doug Stephan (www.eastleighfarm.com) examines some of the biggest issues affecting the future of farming and our food supply. Doug looks at land-use concerns surrounding a proposed aluminum smelter in Oklahoma and the broader competition for agricultural land as major development projects expand. He also examines imported beef, food safety and efforts to strengthen country-of-origin labeling so consumers have more information about where their food comes from.The conversation turns to the growing “right to repair” battle as increasingly sophisticated farm equipment can require specialized technicians and proprietary technology to fix—potentially leaving farmers with higher costs and costly downtime. Doug also discusses concerns over corporate control of patented seeds, the continuing decline of small dairy farms and legislative efforts aimed at creating fairer agricultural markets.There's innovation, too. Doug explores how cherry growers are using falcons and other birds of prey as a natural form of pest control, offering an example of how farmers can find creative solutions that may reduce reliance on conventional pest-management methods.Plus, with delays surrounding the Farm Bill and continued debate over agricultural policy, Doug looks at what these decisions—and indecision—could mean for family farmers and the future of American agriculture. For more on the American Family Farmer…Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.comSocial Media: @GoodDayNetworks

A new set of changes to federal food assistance will take effect next week. County staff have implemented the work requirements and eligibility changes to SNAP that Congress passed in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” last year. On October 1st, they'll also take on more of the administrative costs of food aid. The federal government will provide a quarter of that funding, instead of half, a change the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families says will result in $32 million in cuts to counties. Counties are also preparing their budgets for October 2027, when they're expected to take on additional costs: a portion of the benefits people receive. Minnesota's Democratic U.S. Senators have pushed to delay the changes in the Farm Bill, a massive package of agricultural and food policy that passed out of committee last week. Scott County Social Services Director Barb Dahl is watching that debate and preparing for the cuts to federal SNAP funding. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini on Minnesota Now to talk about what the changes will mean for her county.

CCA President Rick Roberti shares takeaways from CCA's recent Fly-In to Washington, D.C., where staff and members were on the ground during the height of Farm Bill discussions. Hear about their meetings with federal agency leaders and a day on Capitol Hill advocating for California cattle ranchers on issues including wildfire, vacant grazing allotments, wolves and other predator issues, the Farm Bill, and more.Text us your comments, feedback and episode ideas!

The life you planned in agriculture may not be the life you ultimately live—and that doesn't mean it turned out wrong. Glen Waters, cattle sales specialist with Purina Animal Nutrition, joins us to share how growing up with cattle helped shape his career in the industry, why staying involved in cattle production today gives him a valuable perspective when working with ranchers, and why he's optimistic about the next generation in agriculture. Then we change gears and turn our attention to Washington as Justin Tupper, president of the U.S. Cattlemen's Association, gives us an update following his recent trip to D.C., including the latest movement on the Farm Bill, recent actions involving the cattle industry, and other conversations taking place in Washington that could impact cattle producers. #WorkingRanchRadioShow #WorkingRanch #Ranching #CattleIndustry #BeefIndustry #Agriculture #RanchLife #CattleProducers #PurinaAnimalNutrition #NextGenerationAg #AgCareers #FarmBill #USCattlemen #Cattlemen #AmericanAgriculture

Christina Bohannan, Democratic candidate for Congress in Iowa's 1st district, talks about high costs for housing, health care, food and gas and how she would address them, tariff policy, the Farm Bill, corruption, AI, and the rural vote and ends with her favorite Johnny Cash song.

Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast joins us for the Friday Free-for-all, and we welcome Dr. Bart Fischer, research assistant professor and co-director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University. Topics include the Farm Bill clearing a hurdle, Federal Reserve strategy with interest rates, energy costs, China's President Xi's planned visit to the U.S. and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Booker tells crowd he's gaining ground in the U.S. Senate race against Andy Barr, Mitch McConnell appears at the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee as Congress gets set to vote on the 2026 Farm Bill, Kentucky Republican Congressman James Comer decides not seek another term as chair of the House Oversight Committee, and the state hits its highest number of measles cases in 35 years.

World Beef Expo is coming back to Milwaukee! Jill Welke learns that the folks in charge have everything lined up for a great expo! Stu Muck says the rain won't be away very long. Pam Jahnke catches up with the folks at the Wisconsin Beef Council. Kaitlyn Kesler and Andy Gussert join her. Paid for by Equity Cooperative Livestock on behalf of the WI Beef Council. Door County organic livestock farmer Josh Mechaelsen discusses why he’s traveling to Washington, D.C., with a group of Wisconsin farmers to meet directly with lawmakers. He also talks about the need for a new Farm Bill, changing farm policy to better support diverse and beginning farmers, and why having farmers personally share their stories with lawmakers can make a difference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Quakenboss says they're fielding a lot of questions about the logistics of canning flour and butter. However, she says there's no way to do so safely. Good news, UW–Madison Extension and Iowa State University Extension have launched a toll-free helpline (1-866-540-4636) where callers can speak to a live expert Monday through Friday (9 AM–12 PM & 1 PM–4 PM) about food preservation, freezing, drying, and fermenting. Stu Muck says the rain will stick around into Monday for Southern Wisconsin. A long-awaited farm bill has cleared a major legislative hurdle. The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in a 12-11 vote. This action pushes the legislation, known as Farm Bill 2.0, to the full Senate. Paul Jarvis is a Wautoma farmer and president of the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association. He sits down with Larry Lee to break down what the bill could mean for Wisconsin farmers. Dr. Rodrigo Werle, UW-Extension Weed Scientist, visits with Pam Jahnke about the field research he's been conducting to try and come up with answers for Wisconsin growers facing this tenacious weed that seems to keep spreading. Corey William Janke is celebrating 150 years of his family farming the same land near Bear Creek, in the Union Township of Waupaca County. The fifth-generation farmer reflects on how it has evolved from steam-powered equipment and a family sawmill to a modern beef operation, which he started in 2018 after the dairy cows left the farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A GOP senator leaned over and told Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) how to vote. The clerk still couldn't hear him. This is day three back for an 84-year-old senator after more than 90 days away — a fall, pneumonia, two months in the hospital, and a wheelchair through the Capitol. The Senate Agriculture Committee had already stalled the farm bill without him. On Wednesday, they needed that vote. So they brought him in, called his name, and the country watched Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) lean in with “no” while McConnell quietly said “aye,” then had to say it again louder because nobody caught it the first time. The bill cleared 12-11, party lines. The question is why Republicans keep pretending this is just a tough recovery and not a fitness problem. If a Democrat this frail needed a neighbor to coach a roll call, this network would not be told to look away. Farm policy, nutrition fights, and a chamber that already runs on people who should have gone home years ago — and the party of “common sense” wheels a man in because the math is 12-11. Pat also covered: The last pennies ever minted just sold at auction for $16.7 million. We killed the coin, then collectors paid a fortune for the funeral. The Fed just hiked rates for the first time since 2023 — a quarter point, to 3.75%–4%. Warsh did it unanimously. Is America ready for a gay president? Not as a slogan. As an actual ticket. The Wachowski brothers are now the Wachowski sisters. Hollywood called it progress. Everybody else called it a pattern. James Talarico's own minister, Rev. Babs Miller, got caught on camera saying the makeover is a lie.   Should a senator who has to be walked through a committee vote still be holding that seat? If this were the other party, would you still be told to show respect and move on? If you want unfiltered truth and commonsense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 01:43 Mitch McConnell was Late to Congress 03:53 Mitch McConnell is DIALED IN!!! 04:15 Mitch McConnell Struggles to Vote for Farm Bill 06:52 Too Many Old People in Congress 10:00 Karl Rove to Vote for Any Democrat over Bo French 13:15 Trump on Raising Interest Rates 15:27 Talking about Kings 17:20 Trump at North Carolina Rally 19:00 No Atlantic Hurricanes in Sight 23:40 Kamala Harris Wants You Registered to Vote 25:14 Pete Buttigieg on Potentially Being the First Gay U.S. President 31:23 Fat Five 50:27 The Craziness of the Wachowskis 55:15 James Talarico VS. Tom Oliverson 1:00:16 James Talarico's Pastor has some Interesting Things to Say 1:07:20 James Talarico & Drag Queens 1:10:44 Jelly Roll Leaving the Music Industry? 1:12:09 Confrontation between Reporter & Ilhan Omar 1:17:55 Layne Lundeen Doesn't Remember his American Airlines Rampage 1:20:52 Woman Arrested for Complaining about City's Drinking Water 1:24:44 AI-Generated Video of Jeff Fisher 1:27:13 Interview with AI Actress Tilly Norwood 1:30:28 AI Rabbit Hole Conspiracy Theory from Andrei Jikh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate Agriculture Committee for a vote on the Farm Bill, but confusion arose when his name was called. After aides and fellow Republicans appeared to prompt him, his name had to be repeated twice before he slightly raised a finger and quietly said “aye.” The moment added to concerns about the 84-year-old senator's health following his 92-day absence from Capitol Hill. From the possibility that Trump could knock down the Kennedy Center after a judicial ruling against carving his name into the facade to his latest tirade against Supreme Court justices that went against him on mail-in ballots, there is much to discuss with former federal prosecutor, now defense attorney, David Katz. We will sit down with Arlie Russell Hochschild. After years working as a sociology professor at Cal, she has turned her focus to writing with great success. Her latest book is called "Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right." You can find the book at: https://thenewpress.org/books/stolen-pride/

California agriculture is facing a long list of challenges, and “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni covers many of them in the latest AgNet News Hour Podcast, including an in-depth conversation with California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass. Papagni opens the program with concerns about sharply rising fuel costs during harvest, noting diesel prices above $8 per gallon in some areas and the possibility of even higher prices. He also discusses controversy surrounding the California High-Speed Rail project and concerns about the loss of agricultural land, along with plans involving prime farmland at Cal Poly. Douglass, the first woman to serve as president of the California Farm Bureau, joins Papagni to discuss her farming background in Glenn County, where her family operation includes beef cattle, walnuts and hay. She also emphasizes the importance of introducing young people to agriculture through FFA, 4-H and Ag in the Classroom programs. Douglass explains how programs such as “Taste and Teach” help children experience different fruits and vegetables while building a better understanding of where their food comes from. One of the most significant topics in the interview is California's growing wolf population and its impact on farmers and ranchers. Douglass says wolves have expanded into additional areas of the state, with livestock losses becoming a major concern. She describes efforts to provide farmers with additional non-lethal hazing tools and explains the complicated state and federal protections surrounding wolf management. The conversation also tackles California's agricultural labor shortage and the H-2A program. Douglass says the state has an enormous need for seasonal farmworkers while relatively few U.S. workers apply for these jobs. She discusses proposed federal H-2A reforms designed to make the system more efficient while maintaining protections for American workers. The Farm Bill is another major topic, with Douglass describing the continuing effort to move legislation forward and the challenges created by separating agricultural provisions from food assistance programs. Agricultural technology and regulation receive plenty of attention as well. Papagni and Douglass discuss autonomous tractors and drone technology, with Douglass explaining that some California regulations were written decades ago and no longer fit modern agricultural technology. Industry groups have worked to update those rules, but efforts to change autonomous-equipment regulations did not succeed during the latest legislative session. The interview closes with a discussion of California's affordability concerns, agricultural advocacy and the importance of civic engagement. Douglass encourages Californians to pay attention to all races and participate in elections, while also highlighting opportunities to become involved with county Farm Bureaus and agricultural advocacy. Papagni also previews upcoming conversations about water, labor, walnuts, almonds and pistachios. Listen to the full AgNet News Hour Podcast with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni and Shannon Douglass for the complete conversation and all the agriculture news covered in this week's program.

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles calls in to react to the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee's vote to favorably report out the Farm Bill. Kam discusses the prospects of the bill and its potential path forward during the Lame Duck session, and previews the upcoming Potato Expo 2027 in Denver.   

Thanks to this week's episode sponsor Masterson Farms!And thanks to our studio sponsor Biotech Innovations.  Learn more about them at www.biotechinnovationsag.com.

*Another border crossing will be open soon.  *Drought continues to spread across Texas.  *The drought is also affecting Oklahoma farmers and ranchers.  *The Texas Cattle Feeders Association website is a good source of cattle market information.*The Global Sorghum Conference is wrapping up in Lubbock. *The Farm Bill is moving ahead. *Harvest season is wrapping up in the Texas Coastal Bend.  *There are three methods of pregnancy testing in cattle.

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Federal Reserve votes unanimously to raise interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, first hike since 2023 Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says, 'The plain fact is that inflation is too high and has been for too long.' We will talk about the Fed's decision with Julia Shapero, Cryptocurrency and Finance Reporter for The Hill (6); House votes on the Russia sanctions bill related to its war with Ukraine named for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC); Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) accuses House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) of cancelling Thursday's legislative session,  sending Members home a day early to campaign for reelection, to avoid having to vote on Massie's resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war with Iran; Surgeon General Nominee Dr. Nicole Saphier at her Senate confirmation hearing is asked about President Trump questioning the safety of the MMR vaccine; Senate Agriculture Committee passes a 5-year Farm Bill with the crucial vote of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who returned to Washington after more than three months recovering from health issues; White House AI Czar David Sacks talks about the warnings from the tech leaders about the dangers of artificial intelligence; President Trump heads to North Carolina to campaign for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley; House Problem Solvers Caucus proposes bills to avoid another gerrymandering war as was seen this election cycle by red and blue states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyson Redpath is a principal with The Russell Group in Washington, D.C. and he joins us from the U.S. Capitol to discuss what's going on with the Farm Bill in the Senate Ag Committee. This week's Farmer Forum features Mark Mueller, chair with the Iowa Corn Growers Association, and Ryan Vos of Minnesota. Topics include crop conditions, managing the high costs of diesel fuel and fertilizer, hopes for the Farm Bill and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 17, include: Gov. Jim Pillen is appointing former state senator Lou Ann Linehan, former state treasurer and state senator Tom Briese and retired CPA Tom Wilson to Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board, U.S. Senate's Agriculture Committee moved Farm Bill forward during Wednesday meeting, hemp sellers are bracing for federal ban on most of their products set to take effect in December, Lincoln & Lancaster County's Welcoming Week is in progress with more than 50 events across city, Nebraska announces home-and-home football series with Notre Dame starting in 2032.

On today's AgCast News for Wed. Sept. 16, we are going to have a brief conversation with Mitt Walker, director of Governmental and Agricultural Programs, while he is in Washington DC working for us in Congress. We will also have a conversation with Blake Thaxton, executive director of Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association, or AFVGA, about his upcoming convention and the award submission deadlines that are approaching.Finally, we will get a commodity report from Maggie Gaddy and a field report from Barrett Gilbert.Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation. 

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Rising Anxieties digs into the pork lobby’s freshly inflated “$1.07 billion animal rights conspiracy” report , the Gallup poll agribusiness loves to misquote, and a meat-trade columnist practically begging Big Beef to invent lab-grown protein before someone beats them to it. The $1.07 billion “animal rights” funding illusion  Prop 12 fallout and the 2026 Farm Bill — why California’s cage-free law…

Tom Homan confirms that DHS is investigating allegations involving Rep. Ilhan Omar, who has denied immigration and marriage fraud. Austin Petersen separates the inquiry from criminal charges and examines what officials have—and have not—disclosed. Then: the Trump EPA's power-plant rollback, rising electricity demand and what deregulation could mean for your bill. Camellia Peterson untangles Missouri's congressional-map fight and the whistleblower allegations involving Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. Liz Mair debates SNAP restaurant benefits, the Farm Bill and ethanol mandates. Follow Wake Up America on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so each new episode lands in your feed. Watch the full video.

09/15/26: Our "Afternoons Live" host Tyler Axness is filing in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined by Matt Perdue to discuss the Farm Bill. Matt was elected president of North Dakota Farmers Union in December of 2025. He is with a delegation of NDFU members in Washington D.C. pushing for passing the Farm Bill. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Door County organic livestock farmer Josh Mechaelsen discusses why he’s traveling to Washington, D.C. with a group of Wisconsin farmers -- to meet directly with lawmakers. Teri Barr talks with the Baileys Harbor man about being a beginning farmer who moved to Wisconsin from Iowa, and his firsthand perspective on the challenges facing today’s farmers. He talks about the need for a new Farm Bill, changing farm policy to better support diverse and beginning farmers, and how having farmers personally share their stories with lawmakers can make a difference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*This may be a good time to protect cotton prices.  *Texas citrus production topped $100 million this season.  *Terri Stuart Forest will receive the National Golden Spur Award. *Some Texas High Plains farmers are thinking of switching from row crops to grass. *The Global Sorghum Conference is underway in Lubbock.  *Lawmakers are set to reconsider the Farm Bill and vote on a bill that supports AM radio.  *September is a great month to plant a fall garden. *Shipping calves is stressful.  

Ty Higgins of the OhioAGNET says it is going to affect farmers on both sides of the border. Plus, the latest on the Farm Bill

It's the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Label Our Beef Petition Available for MCOOL The National MCOOL Coalition is launching a new petition calling on the White House and Congress to restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling, or MCOOL, for beef. The coalition represents farm and ranch groups, rural organizations, consumers, and other agricultural interests. The petition is called “Label Our Beef.” It comes after President Donald Trump temporarily increased the quota for lean beef trimmings by 300-thousand metric tons. That's more than 660 million pounds of additional beef imports allowed between September first and November 30th. The move comes as the U.S. is already importing record amounts of beef, and follows an earlier increase in the beef import quota from Argentina. The MCOOL Coalition says those additional imports make country-of-origin labeling even more important. Supporters say consumers should be able to tell the difference between beef from cattle born, raised and harvested in the United States, and beef produced somewhere else. There is also growing support for MCOOL in Congress. Earlier this month, the Senate Agriculture Committee voted 17-to-6 to advance mandatory country-of-origin labeling as part of the Farm Bill. The coalition is now asking cattle producers, consumers, and supporters of American agriculture to sign and share the petition. Farm Action Fund President Joe Maxwell says if Washington is going to allow hundreds of millions more pounds of imported beef into the country, consumers should at least have the right to know where that beef came from. R-CALF USA President Dave Hyde says MCOOL would give Americans the ability to choose a true product of the USA. And the Coalition for a Prosperous America says every year Congress fails to restore MCOOL is another loss for American ranchers and consumers. The message from the coalition is simple: Label our beef, let consumers decide, and let American ranchers compete. To View The Petition, Click HERE REFERENCE: https://www.cattlebusinessweekly.com/articles/national-mcool-coalition-launches-petition-calling-on-to-label-beef/ Upcoming Feeder Cattle, Bull & Cow Sales On RanchChannel.Com Lots of feeder cattle, steers & heifers, bulls, and cow sales coming up on the RanchChannel.Com sale calendar.  Check out the full line up HERE. SPONSORS Jorgensen Land & Cattle https://jorgensenfarms.com/ @JorLandCat Ranch Channel https://ranchchannel.com/ @RanchChannel Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/

In this reflective episode broadcast from New York City, host Scott Hennen and co-host Kevin offer a blend of deeply personal introspection, high-stakes political discussion, and market analysis. Opening with personal reflections on second chances, health scares, and the upcoming one-year commemoration of Charlie Kirk's passing, the conversation transitions from memory lane to direct dialogues with U.S. Senators, local caller debates over state and national issues, and actionable financial insights on precious metals. Standout Moments & Key Highlights Reflecting on Do-Overs, Second Chances, and Charlie Kirk Scott reflects on a recent health scare at age 61 and contemplates the impact of Charlie Kirk's life as Team Flag prepares for the one-year anniversary of his passing. Kevin and Scott debate whether they would take a "do-over" in life, concluding that faith, purpose, and guardian angels shape where they are today. Capitol Tour Insights with Senators John Hoeven and Chuck Grassley Broadcasting live from Bismarck, Senator John Hoeven hosts iconic Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley. Grassley shares his admiration for North Dakota's historic skyscraper Capitol building, offers an update on Midwest crop conditions, and discusses pressing agricultural priorities including the Farm Bill, E15, and trade negotiations with Canada. Finding Peace in "Stop in the Name of God" Scott highlights Charlie Kirk's posthumously published book, Stop in the Name of God. He explores the essential concept of taking a Sabbath—intentionally disconnecting from iPhones, screens, and constant digital noise to find mental stillness and spiritual restoration. On the Ground in New York City: Safety, Culture, & Governance Scott defends his love for New York City while directly addressing public concerns over local politics and safety under Mayor Mamdani's administration. The hosts discuss local law enforcement, family ties in the city, and the enduring cultural value of Broadway and iconic landmarks. Deep Dive with Callers: Addiction, Mental Health, and Systemic Failure In an intense exchange with callers, Scott and Kevin unpack the harsh realities of addiction and severe mental health challenges in American families. Scott stresses how the failure of the mental health system places an unfair burden on law enforcement and communities. Media Strategy and the Battle of Ideas Kevin plays a commentary clip featuring Jesse Waters detailing the economic and cultural arguments shaping current political discourse. Scott discusses the station's strategic commitment to local programming over syndicated media to better serve listeners and local businesses. Precious Metals & The Debasement Trade with David Fisher…

Farms encourage striking up relationships with your local farms and the goods they can provide you with. Unfortunately, once those relationships are cemented, getting the finished products to customers can become the battle. Kiley Allan finds out about it firsthand from Haly Schultz, farmer at Marth Homestead Farm & Beef Store. She says roughly 36% of Wisconsin counties (26 out of 72) lack inspected red meat slaughter facilities, creating processing "deserts" that force farmers like Hallie Schultz to drive hours round-trip to process their livestock. Older mom-and-pop processing facilities closed due to retirement and high upgrade costs, and while post-COVID funding briefly helped new processors open, several have since shut down or shifted away from local slaughter to wholesale and retail sales. She explains the demand for state- or federally-inspected mobile slaughter units, which would allow farmers to handle cattle on-site, reduce animal stress, eliminate transportation logistics, and keep local processing options accessible. Local meat markets face persistent hurdles including a shortage of skilled, detail-oriented butchers, strict inspection standards, and a need for improved consumer education regarding regional meat production. Another picture perfect day in Wisconsin weather on the way. Stu Muck says we'll stay pretty dry today and tomorrow with only slight chances of showers. Temperatures will stay in comfortable upper 70's for the rest of the week.It will be "back to work" for representatives and senators beginning next week. That includes U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin from Wisconsin. She's got a full agenda she'd like to see discussed, as she shared with Teri Barr. The two caught up recently at the Crave Brothers Farmstead in Waterloo during celebration of new Burrata cheese for the holidays. The Crave Brothers increase in new cheese production is supported through a grant from the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative program, Baldwin supported the creation of the program. She wants more funding to continue support. The program is currently out of money.Although there was celebrating at Crave's event, Baldwin says she's concerned about the future for other farmers. The senator explains her priorities as she goes back to the nation's capitol - including the Farm Bill and beef imports.International negotiations have been part of daily headlines for months. That means they sometimes become a dull noise in the background. Matt Tranel, dairy analyst with EverAg says that Wisconsin dairy operators and dairy processors need to stay vigilant on monitoring those discussions. Tranel says in July, for example, Mexico purchased 35% of all U.S. cheese exported. That's a big number! It's more than South Korea, Japan and Australian sales put together for the same time period. Tranel says keeping that relationship healthy is a major directive from the nations dairy operators.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens in Washington has a direct impact on America's family farmers.This week on *American Family Farmer*, host Doug Stephan examines several developing issues affecting agriculture, from foreign beef imports and the outdated Farm Bill to seed trading and the ongoing debate over glyphosate. Doug begins with the controversy surrounding imported beef and whether bringing in more foreign product actually lowers prices for American consumers. He also looks at consolidation within the meatpacking industry, government regulations affecting meat processing, and the challenges domestic cattle producers face in an increasingly global food system.The conversation turns to seed trading and concerns over who controls the seeds farmers rely on, along with the global nature of organic food production and questions surrounding where America's food really comes from. Doug also examines industrial poultry farming, food safety and the political divide over glyphosate and Roundup.For more on the American Family Farmer…Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.comSocial Media: @GoodDayNetworks

Has Trump created Farmageddon? Rising fuel and fertilizer costs due to the war with Iran, tariffs on goods because of the trade war with Canada, and a Farm Bill stuck in Congress have created a perfect storm of pain for American farmers. This week Alex speaks to 5th generation Iowa farmer Joshua Manske, to get a real accounting of how the President's red state agricultural base is feeling. Then she breaks down the big picture implications for Republicans ahead of the midterms with Brian Beutler, founder and author of the Substack newsletter Off Message, and the cohost of the Politix podcast.Pre-order Alex's new book, The Steal: Four Right-Wing Hard-Liners, One Republican Presidency, and The Raid On America's Courts and subscribe to her Substack here. Hate listening to ads? Become a Friends of the Pod subscriber for ad-free episodes of Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, Lovett or Leave It, Runaway Country, Offline with Jon Favreau, and more—plus exclusive content, including bonus episodes of Pod Save America. Subscribe now at crooked.com/friends, on Apple Podcasts, or through the Pod Save America YouTube channel.You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.

California's wolf population continues to expand and CDFW continues to look for ways to help deal with the population. A look at the critical need for Farm Bill to pass this year. Will putting walnuts in the produce department increase sales? A California start-up company develops a product to help livestock producers. Farm Bureau pushes back on new off-road diesel regulations.  

The American Horse Council highlights Fairplay, Colorado's iconic Burro Days, featuring an interview with special events coordinator Kelsey Spryers about the history of pack burro racing, how the event has grown into a major small‑town festival, and the unique personalities and challenges of racing donkeys at altitude. Julie and Emily also explain why the 2026 midterm elections matter to the horse industry, outlining key federal issues the AHC is working on—from the Farm Bill and rural veterinary shortages to guest‑worker access, tax policy, disease preparedness, and public land/trail access—and share practical ways horse people can engage their elected officials and make their voices heard. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4031 –Show Notes and Links:Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse CouncilSponsors: Absorbine and Pyranha Fly SpraySubscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.Guest: Kelsey Spryers with Burro Race | Burro DaysFollow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)Time Stamps:06:00 - Kelsey with Burro Race | Burro Days39:10 - Legislative Update

The American Horse Council highlights Fairplay, Colorado's iconic Burro Days, featuring an interview with special events coordinator Kelsey Spryers about the history of pack burro racing, how the event has grown into a major small‑town festival, and the unique personalities and challenges of racing donkeys at altitude. Julie and Emily also explain why the 2026 midterm elections matter to the horse industry, outlining key federal issues the AHC is working on—from the Farm Bill and rural veterinary shortages to guest‑worker access, tax policy, disease preparedness, and public land/trail access—and share practical ways horse people can engage their elected officials and make their voices heard. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4031 –Show Notes and Links:Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse CouncilSponsors: Absorbine and Pyranha Fly SpraySubscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.Guest: Kelsey Spryers with Burro Race | Burro DaysFollow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)Time Stamps:06:00 - Kelsey with Burro Race | Burro Days39:10 - Legislative Update