Podcasts about farm futures

Betches co-founder Sami Sage joins Alyssa Mastromonaco to dig into Trump's Joint Address to Congress. They discuss his speech's glaring hypocrisy, the exploitation of his guests' trauma, and the democratic response. They also chat about the Resistance Rangers standing up for national parks, the wrath J.D. Vance faced on his ski trip to Vermont, and their love for Kate Hudson in her new show Running Point. Then, Alyssa interviews Elisa Lane, a farmer from Maryland impacted by Trump's erratic funding freezes. Support Elisa: https://www.twobootsfarm.com/Trump's 'State of the Union' address: Where lawmakers, guests and everyone else will sit (USA Today 3/3)Warning That Trump Will ‘Make You Pay,' Slotkin Gives Democratic Response (NYT 3/5)Thousands Gather at National Parks Across U.S. to Protest Job Cuts (NYT 3/1)Sugarbush's 'Snow Reporter' Critiqued Vance as He Visited (Seven Day 3/3)USDA releases $20 million in frozen funds to honor farmer contracts (Farm Futures 2/21)

Pam Caraway, the executive editor of Farm Futures shares the results of a recent survey looking into shifting grain acres in 2025.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Lubricants, we start the show with a look at market action ahead of the USDA reports with Mike Minor from Professional Ag Marketing. In Segment Two, we get some agronomy tips ahead of spring planting season with Angie Rieck-Hinz, Field Agronomist with Iowa State University Extension. Next up in Segment Three, we discuss ethanol related topics like E-15, the recent EPA tailpipe emissions rule and the recent CERAWeek activities with Growth Energy CEO, Emily Skor. Finally in Segment Four, we get the results of the Farm Futures March 2024 acreage estimates with Jacqueline (Jacquie) Holland, Grain Market Analyst with Farm Futures and Farm Progress.  

The recent Farm Futures 2024 acreage estimates showed farmers expect to plant 85 million soybean acres this year. Jacqueline Holland, grain market analyst for Farm Futures, says usage rates are rising faster than production, which means soybean stocks will remain tight for the 2024-2025 marketing year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at newly released 2024 acreage estimates from Farm Futures with their Grain Market Analyst, Jacqueline Holland. In Segment Two, we recap the latest Cattle on Feed report from USDA and discuss fundamentals in the livestock markets with Dennis Smith from Archer Financial Services. In Segment Three, we take a look the new USDA Remote Beef Grading Pilot Expansion with Patrick Robinette, Independent Beef Processing Chairman for the U.S. Cattlemen's Association. Then in Segment Four, we listen to part of a recent conversation that Jesse Allen had with CHS President and CEO, Jay Debertin.

On this episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with Farm Futures Grain Market Analyst Jacqueline Holland to find out what's what with marketing. Are women better marketers? Where is the best place to find market updates? How can you make your marketing strategy better than ever? Holland answers these questions and more in today's episode. Register for Farm Futures Business Summit: https://www.farmfuturessummit.com/en/Home.html Read market updates from Farm Futures: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-futures

Farm Futures recently released its 2024 planting outlook survey results.

Jacquie Holland is a grain market analyst with Farm Futures and says the acreage battle between corn and soybeans might not be as intense next spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around Farm Progress adds a twist this week as we introduce Farmgate Friday, a series that looks at hot topics in grain marketing and what they mean for your farm.On this episode, Farm Futures market analyst Jacqueline Holland interprets the main corn, soybean and wheat data from USDA's March 31 prospective plantings report. The acreage estimates from the National Agricultural Statistics Service provide the first official estimates of U.S. farmers' 2023 planting intentions.So, as a farmer, what do these numbers mean? How can you adjust your marketing plan, and what factors should be on your radar as planting takes off? Tune in to find out.Learn more about USDA's March 31 reports from the Farm Futures team. Stay up to date on the latest market commentary by subscribing to our free Farm Futures Daily newsletters sent every weekday morning and afternoon.

Farm Futures conducted its March survey and found farmers opting for more drought-consistent crops this spring as depleted soil moisture levels present a big challenge for farmers. Steep input costs are also a factor in acreage decisions this spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the value of a farm survey and why should a farmer take time to fill it out? Good questions for busy farmers these days. In this episode of Around Farm Progress, we dig into the most recent survey conducted by Farm Futures to learn how this periodic effort to take the pulse of agriculture does more than count acres.Jacqueline Holland, market analyst, Farm Futures, compiles information from the series of surveys the brand conducts. Her work at analyzing responses provides valuable insight to readers, and the market. But each survey digs deeper, learning more about important topics on the farm including mental health insights, or how inflation impacts your operation.

Every January, Farm Futures releases a survey of planting intentions for the upcoming spring. Jacqueline Holland is a grain market analyst with Farm Futures, and she talks about their 2023 survey results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farming isn't easy, because as farmers know if it was more people would do it. But for those living the dream of farming, can't do it alone. But how do you get a leg up on the challenges you face? Engaging the winter learning season at events that can help make a difference on your farm. Mike Wilson, executive editor, Farm Futures, got an idea for an event more than 15 years ago focused on helping farmers keep getting better. That's the Farm Futures Summit, and a few years after it started, the Farm Futures Ag Finance Bootcamp was added. Listen to learn more about how this information-packed event is helping farmers keep getting better.

On Tuesday, AOA began with a look at European agriculture policy with Bill Wirtz, Senior Policy Analyst for Ag and Trade with the Consumer Choice Center. In segment 2, Ethan Lane, VP of Government Affairs at National Cattlemen's Beef Association provided an update on actions in the House of Representatives, now that they've got a Speaker. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist with StoneX looked ahead to Thursday's WASDE release from USDA, and explained what he'll be watching for. The show closed with Mike Wilson. Executive Editor for Farm Futures magazine, who described new technology for ag producers and reminded folks of the Farm Futures Business Summit coming up next week in Coralville, Iowa

Farm Futures recently surveyed hundreds of farmers about their 2023 planting intentions, and corn looks like a winner next year. Jacqueline Holland is a grain marketing analyst for Farm Futures and says farmers will be planting a lot of corn next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on AOA ended with Kam Quarles, President and CEO of the National Potato Council, outlining the potential impacts of the proposed SEC Climate Disclosure Rule on agriculture in segment 1; Jacquie Holland, grains analyst with Farm Futures, reviewed the market's moves this week and peeled back the details on the May export reports. Jacqui Fatka joined the show in segment three to discuss the farmer protests in the Netherlands and the calls for an Ag Trade Negotiator here in the US. We ended the show with a look ahead to next week's Corn Congress meetings with NCGA in Washington DC as Chris Edgington, President of NCGA, outlined the work they'll be doing. And next week AOA will be broadcasting live from DC on Tuesday, catching up on the issues important to corn growers

On Tuesday, Mike began AOA with Jacquie Holland, Grains Analyst with Farm Futures about the speed of planting this past week and how her acreage expectations are adjusting ahead of the June 30 Final Planting numbers. In Segment 2, Dr. Paul Sundberg of the Swine Health Information Center provided an update on the African Swine Fever vaccine under development in Vietnam, and the pressure of swine diseases domestically. Then, Mary Thomas-Hart, Environmental Counsel with National Cattlemen's Beef Association recapped last night's EPA roundtable on the impact of WOTUS, held by the Kansas Livestock Association.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has upended the markets, but what might that mean for your farm? For markets long term? Jacqueline Holland, market analyst, Farm Futures, offers an in-depth look at the long-term impact of the conflict on global markets. Jacqui Fatka, policy editor, Farm Progress talks with Zach Ducheneaux, administrator of USDA's Farm Service Administration, for an update on a change for Conservation Reserve Program acres, and new about disaster payments.

To start the week, Mike began Monday's episode with a conversation with Dennis Smith, from Archer Financial Services about Friday's Cattle on Feed Report from USDA and he reiterated his enthusiasm for the beef market as summer gets closer. Then, John Baranick of DTN Weather had an update on some potential moisture across drought-struck areas in the US. Jacqui Fatka, Policy Editor with Farm Progress, had some updates on changes to trade policy with Japan and the UK, in addition to more congressional action on the cattle market. And finally, we ended the show with Jacquie Holland, Grains Analyst with Farm Futures, who explained their expectation for more soybeans acres in the '22 growing season.

On Tuesday's show, Mike spoke with DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing about the price slide in the grain markets today; Joel Brandenberger, President of the National Turkey Federation, had an update on the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and an outlook for turkey demand. As Right to Repair bills have been proposed in several states, and Todd Neeley of DTN reported on those bills and on the rising price of farmland; and, to close the show, Jacquie Holland of Farm Futures looked at the fertilizer market and acreage expectations for 2022.

On Monday's AOA; Jacqui Fatka, Policy Editor at Farm Futures discussed when the ag industry could get word from the Supreme Court about whether or not they'll hear several ag cases; John Baranick of DTN Weather looked at rains in the forecast for South America and snow in the future for North America. Rob Fox, Director of CoBank's Knowledge Exchange reviewed the 4th quarter performance of the ag industry; and Garrett Toay of Ag Trader Talk reviews the threat of Russia/China and the S. American drought.  

To many in agriculture, the letters E-P-A may as well spell a four-letter word. Long a source of frustration for landowners and producers of a variety of commodities, the Environmental Protection Agency plays an important role in regulating a variety of aspects of food production and natural resource stewardship.At this week's Farm Futures Business Summit, hosted by our sister publication Farm Futures, Feedstuffs policy editor Jacqui Fatka shared her outlook for 2022 in terms of policy and legislation affecting agriculture. One key area of focus is on what EPA might be up to this year. In this episode, farm broadcaster Mike Pearson talks with Jacqui for some deeper insights into environmental policy under the Biden Administration.If you want to view Jacqui's full Summit presentation, you can register for the virtual summit at FarmFuturesSummit.com.This episode is sponsored by United Animal Health, a leader in animal health and nutrition. You can learn more about United Animal Health and how they are working to advance animal science worldwide by visiting their website UnitedANH.com.

When working on her masters in agricultural economics, Jacqueline Holland focused her research on large farm decision-making and precision crop technology. She brings that strong knowledge of large agribusiness management to her daily reporting as a grain market analyst with Farm Futures. Tune in to hear Holland's thoughts on the market, technology, and industry stories she's keeping an eye on headed into the 2022 growing season. Note: this episode of GrainWaves was recorded in October of 2021. Like what you hear? Remember to subscribe, leave a five-star rating, and share GrainWaves with your friends and family.

Today, on AOA: Mark Stock of Big Iron Auctions; Ed Vallee looks at weather in Brazille that has markets keyed up; Arlan Suderman with Stone X and Jacquie Holland with Farm Futures with an update on the fertilizer market.

This week's episode of Around Farm Progress connects with Jacqueline Holland, senior market analyst, https://www.farmfutures.com (Farm Futures). She offers a look back on what she thought at the beginning couldn't be a year that set as many precedents as 2020. Well, listen in to hear how it really turned out.

HostsDoug Roose, VP of Producer Marketing, ADMShelby Schweitzer, Product Line Marketing Manager, ADMEmily Lacina, Crop Insurance Product Line Manager, ADMGuest: Jacqueline Holland, Grain Market Analyst, Farm Futures

James and Paul discuss the pitching prospects featured in James's most recent Farm Futures article. For a free 10-day trial to RotoWire, go to RotoWire.com/pod Shane Baz's early ADP Where Paul has been taking Joe Ryan in early drafts People are still familiarizing themselves with Aaron Ashby Why spring training performance matters for young pitchers Which high-upside pitchers to watch in spring training A big-time sleeper in Cleveland's organization Four pitchers who will be FAAB monsters in season Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hitting prospects covered are all featured in James's latest Farm Futures article. Get a free trial at RotoWire.com/pod Is the price tag too high for Bobby Witt Jr.? When will Julio Rodriguez be up? Spencer Torkelson vs. Riley Greene Is there room in St. Louis for Nolan Gorman? Clear path for Bryson Stott Two draft and hold targets from the Cleveland and Pittsburgh systems Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The stories about input supplies keep piling up. What will be available? How will it be priced? And what should you do? In this episode of Around Farm Progress, two editors share what they're learning in the market. Tom Bechman, https://www.indianaprairiefarmer.com (Indiana Prairie Farmer), and Jacqeline Holland, https://www.farmfutures.com (Farm Futures), offer in-depth perspective on this very hot topic.

Last week we joked about how a podcast can cover diverse topics. Turns out that may be our new normal. This week the podcast hits on two very different subjects – employee retention and peanuts. While not related they do show the diversity of agriculture. We talk employee recruitment and retention with Ben Potter, https://www.farmfutures.com (Farm Futures). Then there's an interesting look at a big change in one kind of peanut grown in the Southeast. John Hart, https://www.southeastfarmpress.com (Southeast Farm Press), shares that story.

Farm surveys aren't a new idea but for years Farm Futures has polled its readers to take a pulse throughout the year. The survey shows what farmers may be planting, offers insights into issues impacting their farms and provides a regular snapshot of the current state of agriculture. And we turn our attention to a hot topic in corn country - corn rootworm. We get the scouting lowdown and the new for 2022 isn't good.

Dairy farmers are no strangers to early rise times. Neither are long-distance runners and commodity market analysts. Jacqueline Holland is still two of those three and grew up on a Jo Davies County, Illinois dairy farm before getting into agricultural economics - ending up at Farm Futures. She's still a tri-athlete and has been paying close attention to Olympic runner Elle Purrier St. Pierre - a dairy farm-raised athlete still on a Vermont dairy farm. Elle will represent Team USA in the 1500 and 3000 meter events in Tokyo.

Bringing professional practices to your management system can make a significant difference in the future of your farm. And could you turn your management approach into a game? A profitable game? These are hot topics at the upcoming Farm Futures Business Summit in Iowa City, Iowa June 16 and 17. In this special edition of the Around Farm Progress Podcast, Mike Wilson, editor, https://www.farmfutures.com/ (Farm Futures), chats with two speakers for the upcoming event. He chats with Dick Wittman, nationally known farm business management consultant; and Darren Frey, Waterstreet Solutions, discusses an interesting concept in management. Both have insights that can help farmers set a solid course for the future.

Policy, trade and taxes can impact your farm, but having the right insight can help you make targeted decisions for the future. And these are hot topics at the upcoming Farm Futures Business Summit in Iowa City, Iowa June 16 and 17. In this special edition of the Around Farm Progress Podcast, Mike Wilson, editor, https://www.farmfutures.com/ (Farm Futures), chats with three speakers for the upcoming event. The Farm Futures Business Summit runs June 16 to June 17. It is preceded by the Ag Finance Boot Camp on June 15. You can learn more at https://www.farmfuturessummit.com/ (FarmFuturesSummit.com). Note, that during the podcast you can also hear about a special discount offer.

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with Agriculture news about a new survey that shows that farm workers say that COVID is affecting their mental health much more than their physical health. Next, we meet Executive Director, Content and User Engagement for Farm Progress, Willie Vogt. https://www.farmprogress.com/ Farm Progress is a major agricultural publisher with 17 state and regional brands – both with a digital and print presence. Their national publication – Farm Futures – focuses on the business of farming including markets and marketing grains. https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-futures In this week's opinion section, Farmer Doug says that you need to be the face of your farm, instead of letting the media control your story.

How do you start a successful farm meeting? For the Farm Futures Business Summit, how the event got its start is interesting and Mike Wilson, editor of https://www.farmfutures.com/ (Farm Futures), offers that history. He also shares how the Ag Finance Boot Camp got its start. Creating a useful, information-packed event that brings farmers back year after year isn't easy, but Mike Wilson, his editorial team and the events group at Farm Progress are making it happen and the event returns in 2021 live but moved from January to June. The official dates or June 15 for the Ag Finance Boot Camp, and June 16 and 17 for the Business Summit. 

Guest Jacquie Holland joins David this week as they discuss Farm Futures' work, USDA reporting and uncertainty we face in 2021. Want to know how to harvest spaghetti? Click here.

At first glance, Donald Trump would not have appeared to be the type of politician rural Americans would identify with; a lifelong New York real estate developer, born with the proverbial silver spoon in his mouth, and with essentially zero experience dealing with agriculture or other issues of importance to those of us who live in “flyover country.”And yet, for the past four years the former President captivated the majority of voters across farm country and earned the overwhelming support of those involved in farming and agribusiness. Despite a crippling trade war with China, incremental gains from converting NAFTA to USMCA, and some not-insignificant slip-ups with small oil refineries weaseling out of the Renewable Fuels Standard, Trump made the connection with farm voters through his brash talk, push for deregulation and tax relief.So how do rural Americans feel about his successor, President Joe Biden?In this episode we talk with Mike Wilson, the executive editor of Farm Futures, about the magazine’s latest survey of farmers on their thoughts and fears about President Biden’s policies related to farming and agribusiness.

There's a lot of talk these days about carbon, extreme weather and potential actions needed in agriculture. What can farmers do?The conversation around extreme weather is heating up as new opportunities to get paid for carbon become available, but there's more. Regulations could be coming to agriculture, but there's a diverse group of ag-focused interests that have worked hard to have a seat at the table when those talks begin. Jacqui Fatka, policy editor, Farm Futures, has been covering this issue and shares what she's learned about this group and the work they've undertaken.Photo: hauged/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Based on new data, and rising crop prices, it looks like farmers may be heading back to their local farm equipment dealer to make purchases soon. What might that mean?Mike Wilson, editor of Farm Futures, discusses the factors surrounding equipment replacement, why a 7-year-old machine may need to be upgraded and some financial considerations for those in the market. And he discusses how automation and technology could make a difference in the future.Photo: Willie Vogt

Beef price transparency is getting more attention these days because of two major events, a fire in 2019 and the pandemic. Industry groups and lawmakers are taking action.To get some perspective about what's a play here, we connected with Jacqui Fatka, policy editor for Feedstuffs and Farm Futures to learn more. She shares some history on the issues, how regional differences impact the beef market and looks at a two-track plan in the works, one voluntary and the other mandatory.Then she turns her attention to the railroad industry. Consolidation in the industry, and a pandemic, have impacted how freight moves in this country. She sat in on a hearing recently and learned plenty, which she shares in the podcast. About 25% of the grain raised in the United States still moves to market by rail.Photos: Beef – Steve Oehlenschlager; Railroad – BCFC – iStock/Getty Images Plus

Increasing focus on extreme weather is combining with growing interest of the role of carbon in the atmosphere. Could that be an opportunity for your farm? Mike Wilson, editor of Farm Futures, has found that this is a very complicated topic, one that can't be written in one story. So far, he's written six. It started with Will farmers get paid to save the planet? And he's expanded from there. We wanted to know more so we asked him to join us. One tactic that could be part of what farms do to boost carbon storage in the soil is to use cover crops. There are concerns that they're an added cost, but the latest National Cover Crop Survey shows some different results. We dig into the survey with Fran O'Leary, editor, Wisconsin Agriculturist. Image: carbon credit-Visual Generation/iStock; cover crop-Willie Vogt

What are the major party presidential candidates' positions on critical farm issues? Good question, in fact 10 good questions asked by two Farm Progress staffers to get more insight ahead of the November election. Holly Spangler, editor, Prairie Farmer, and Jacqui Fatka, policy editor for Farm Futures and Feedstuffs, share a look behind the curtain at creating a major feature by connecting with the campaign staffs of both Trump and Biden. The result is, posted Friday, Sept. 11 is Trump and Biden: What solutions do they bring to ag? The feature offers insight on key policy issues of importance to farmers. Holly and Jacqui discuss some of the interesting details of the process of working with the candidates' staffs. And they offer some added perspective on what they learned.

Rural voters played an important role in the 2016 presidential election and appear poised to do so again in 2020. According to a recent Farm Futures survey, three-quarters of U.S. farmers say they will vote to reelect the President despite ongoing trade disruptions, falling grain prices and rising farm bankruptcies.One former U.S. Senator says farmers were not always a reliable voting bloc for the Republican Party and is trying to better understand the concerns of rural voters in general.After the 2018 election, former U.S. Senators Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota and Joe Donnelly of Indiana founded the One Country Project. The project does “social listening” on political issues to learn how those insights can be translated into policy efforts. For example, recent work discovered that rural Americans are deeply concerned about the Post Office, as well as access to health care and veterans’ issues. Senator Heitkamp, a Democrat, sat down with Feedstuffs policy editor Jacqui Fatka to discuss the goals of the project, as well as what the organization has learned about rural Americans’ attitudes regarding COVID-19 heading into the final weeks of the campaign cycle.This episode of Feedstuffs In Focus is sponsored by United Animal Health, a leader in animal health and nutrition. You can learn more about United Animal Health and how they are working to advance animal science worldwide by visiting their website UnitedANH.com.For more information on this and other stories, visit  Feedstuffs  online.Follow Feedstuffs on Twitter @Feedstuffs, or join the conversation via Facebook.

Will today's farm supports mean issues down the road? How could the coronavirus issue offer opportunity for farmers and ranchers? What's up with dairy prices? And how are consumer tastes changing?This episode of Around Farm Progress digs into a tough topic – farm policy and support for agriculture during coronavirus. Guest editor Jacqui Fatka, policy editor for Feedstuffs and Farm Futures, offers insight on a range of topics farmers will want to check out.Then we dig into the dairy industry, where a price spike is good news, but for how long? Fran O'Leary from Wisconsin Agriculturist covers the dairy industry and offers some perspective. She also has a look at how coronavirus is changing consumer eating habits.Photos: Capitol – Shaun Egan; Dairy – the_guitar_mann – both iStock/Getty Images Plus

Lead prospect writer James Anderson and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link discuss James' latest Farm Futures article, notable college arms from this year's draft class and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lead prospect writer James Anderson and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link discuss James' latest Farm Futures article, notable college arms from this year's draft class and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coronavirus is top-of-mind these days as it wreaks havoc on the economy and agriculture. And we keep on hitting key topics on that issue. But we're doing a little non-coronavirus coverage too because work is getting done on other fronts, including the Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days. Both aid for coronavirus, and prep for the fall shows, are on the agenda for this episode of Around Farm Progress, a new podcast from Farm Progress.First up, we dig into the ag-focused aid announced by Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue with Jacqui Fatka, policy editor for Feedstuffs and Farm Futures. She also shares some insight into increased ag market scrutiny from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Farmers are getting some aid, but there are concerns about future market impacts of COVID-19 and packer closings.After that, we turn to the future and the 2020 Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days with Matt Jungmann, national events manager, Farm Progress. He shares an update on planting progress, then digs in on what's coming to these big shows for 2020, including the Hemp Pavilion and the Autonomy Showcase. Jungmann also discusses what makes the two shows different, and special, for the markets they serve.He also shares a little insight on something called the "good idea fairy" which long-time show visitors will enjoy learning about. Oh, and he discusses an interesting challenge of planting a hemp plot at the show sites: a need to get his fingerprints to the FBI. Give the podcast a listen to learn more.Comments or questions? Just send a note to willie.vogt@farmprogress.com

Plants shuttered as workers get sick from COVID-19 even as farmers are loading animals into trailers to head to market. At the other end of the supply chain, supermarkets struggle to keep food on the shelf. In this dynamic and volatile market, the farmer is getting squeezed.In this Around Farm Progress Xtra episode, editors from National Hog Farmer offer the latest insights into how COVID-19 is hurting farmers, specifically the pork industry. Editor Ann Hess and Senior Staff Writer Kevin Schulz share insight on the issues with new information from the industry about the potential impact of this changing market demand, and the programs available to farmers that could help.Hess was a guest during the April 10 episode of Around Farm Progress and just after her interview Smithfield closed its Sioux Falls, S.D. plant after more than 200 employees were diagnosed with coronavirus. This after an Iowa pork processor closed its doors. The situation is fluid with changes happening daily. Hess and Schulz discuss key issues being raised by the industry with USDA and government leaders to bring aid to farmers, including a loan program that may help many producers.Readers can catch the Farm Progress coverage of COVID-19 by visiting the special coronavirus online channel. Farm Progress editors are covering this event from across the country providing both local and national insight into how it impacts all of agriculture. Just visit FarmProgress.com/coronavirus.This special edition of Around Farm Progress was produced to help keep farmers informed as news breaks. Regular episodes of Around Farm  Progress go live online at 3 p.m. Central time on all Farm Progress websites. To find those episodes you can also visit the Podbean podcast home page to catch earlier episodes and subscribe to the show.The weekly podcast features editors from Farm Progress who cover agriculture across the country.Farm Progress is a leader in reaching them as needed. From top magazines around the country to one of the first agriculture-focused mobile apps from Farm Futures, to the leading television presence with This Week in Agribusiness, the company covers all media for agriculture.Comments or questions? Just send a note to willie.vogt@farmprogress.comPhoto: Camij/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Lead prospect writer James Anderson and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link discuss James' latest Farm Futures article before making their selections in the hip-hop draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lead prospect writer James Anderson and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link discuss James' latest Farm Futures article before making their selections in the hip-hop draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we visit with Farm Futures editors to talk markets; and we feature a special guest to dig into what the weather looks like for this crop season. Welcome to the weekly Around Farm Progress podcast from the nation's leading agricultural information source. Each week we "travel" around the country talking with Farm Progress editors to explore hot topics and ideas for the industry.In this edition we talked with Jacqueline Holland and Ben Potter from Farm Futures. And we checked in with Greg Soulje, agricultural meteorologist for This Week in Agribusiness. From the USDA report to planting weather, this episode covers it all. We even got a checkup on farmer mental health from the new Farm Progress Panel. Give it a listen.

Lead prospect writer James Anderson and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link discuss James' latest Farm Futures article and uncertain bullpen situations around baseball before getting into the hip-hop portion of the show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lead prospect writer James Anderson and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link discuss James' latest Farm Futures article and uncertain bullpen situations around baseball before getting into the hip-hop portion of the show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We begin by chatting with Chancellor Dennis Shields and staff at UW-Platteville on their part of the developing Dairy Innovation Hub. Next - sub zero weather is shattering records in Wisconsin today. Hay shortages were a problem in 2018, and that trend continues in 2019.  Retired forage specialist, Dr. Dan Undersander, shares what he's finding. Finally - Bryce Knorr from Farm Futures magazine will retire at the end of this week.  He says the market's caught in a vacuum for information right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Grunnett is the Senior Grain Merchandiser at Landmark Services Cooperative and shared how things are looking so far in regards to grain quality for harvest 2019.   Jim Dell, Landmark CEO, talks about a new dry fertilizer facility that is being built in Evansville. Bryce Knorr, commodities specialist with Farm Futures shares insight into current market trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's officially fall and with that comes fall activities.  Find out what it really takes to make a corn maze. October is National Pork Month.  Find out how you can recognize the month. Commodities specialist Bryce Knorr with Farm Futures shares is expertise regarding market trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This past summer at Ag Media Summit, “Farm Like Pharaoh” took home the prestigious award of “Story of the Year” in the AAEA communications contest. “Farm Like Pharaoh” is a story that gives farmers help in the long-term planning of a boom-and-bust industry. Bryce Knorr and Mike Wilson discuss how this story evolved into what it is today and how it fits into the editorial mission at Farm Futures. They share what makes this story strong and how structure is key. They offer advice on how to co-author and write with a team while also writing with your own strengths. We talk about the art of storytelling itself and Mike and Bryce share what makes a good story and their advice is gold! You can follow their work through the Farm Futures website, Facebook, and Twitter. Grab a notebook and a pen and tune in! 

Mark Hagedorn from Eau Claire,  is the new Dairy Outreach and Program manager.  Hi will be working with new and existing agents about improving efficiency and communication between dairy groups. Fall is coming, and that means pumpkin patches and corn mazes.  But, how are the pumpkins looking this year, and what goes into making a corn maze.  Enchanted Valley Acres shared more information about both.   Bryce Knorr, from Farm Futures shared his insight into current market trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orion opens the show with a look at a quiet end to the week on Wall Street. Later, Max sits down with Bryce Knorr of Farm Futures. Finally, Orion closes the show with his weekly breakdown of agribusiness. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3677258/3677258_2019-09-07-214358.64kmono.mp3

Things are ramping up for WI Farm Technology Days on opening day!  Reba McClone highlights the Rural Events Center you don't want to miss when you visit. Acres - that's what the market will be watching as we glide toward the Aug. 12th USDA crop report.  Bryce Knorr, Farm Futures magazine, is the guest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hot sticky weather's got the trade talking.  Bryce Knorr, Farm Futures commodity specialist, gives us the latest. Will the Canada Mexico Trade Agreement happen?  Wisconsin's got a big stake in its success.  Kaitlyn Riley talks with WI Ag Secretary, Brad Pfaff, about the outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a question everybody is wondering about.  Bryce Knorr, commodity analyst with Farm Futures magazine says that's the news driving markets this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin's one of 7 states that have yet to hit the 90% mark when it comes to corn planting.  For most Wisconsin operators - that window has now closed. Bryce Knorr, Farm Futures analyst, gives an update on the markets take on the latest numbers. Farm women need to take control of the farm finances and personal finance habits.  Amy Crowe, Financial Education Specialist with Summit Credit Union, explains what they need to do first. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They're a little delayed - but the crop still looks good.  That's according to Laura Skelly from Skelly Farm Market in Janesville.  She's estimating their picking will begin some time next week, about 7-10 days delayed. Energy is the topic of conversation in the market this morning according to Bryce Knorr with Farm Futures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The numbers are still big.  Acres unplanted as of Sunday are catching the attention of the marketplace.  Bryce Knorr with Farm Futures breaks things down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trying to take our focus off of the wet weather and instead focus on good news from WI Farm Technology Days, hosted by Jefferson County this July 23-25.  Show organizers have announced that Charlie Berens, originator of the "Manitowoc Minute", will be making a special appearance on Wednesday of the show.  We had a chance to visit with Charlie and talk more about how it all started. Bryce Knorr with Farm Futures says that we picked up more than twice the forecasted amount of rain Memorial weekend which is sending markets into orbit! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The markets closed down this week after a Friday bounce back ended lower than hoped. Orion opens the show with a look at the growing concern over the trade war with China. Later, Max sits down with Bryce Knorr of Farm Futures. Finally, Orion closes the show in traditional fashion, with a look at agribusiness. […]

Wisconsin's not the only state struggling to get crops planted.  Bryce Knorr, commodity specialist with Farm Futures, joins Pam live with the latest update on news influencing the markets. Wisconsin milk production remains flat for the month of April and the 90th Wisconsin State FFA Convention is on it's way back to the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Mulhern, President/CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation believes that no matter the size of dairy, the new Dairy Margin Coverage program under the 2018 Farm Bill will offer them some relief, and some risk management.  He was in Madison at the FarmFirst Dairy Cooperatives board meeting and visited with Pam. A strong dollar has been pounding grain prices this week.  Plus, African Swine Fever isn't an issue just for livestock.  Bryce Knorr, Farm Futures grain analyst, explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reba McClone found an interesting program during the Midwest Horse Fair.  Operation Wild Horse - which pairs veterans with horses as a therapeutic way for them to deal with some of the trauma they experienced in military service. Bryce Knorr with Farm Futures joins us to set the trade day up with news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Paul Weimer, Associate Professor of Bacteriology, Emeritus at UW- Madison, shares his experiences working with dairy researchers in South Africa. Bryce Knorr, commodity specialist with Farm Futures magazine, sizes up the market influences going into a holiday abbreviated week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2019 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association's annual business meeting and trade show returns to Middleton next week.  Reba McClone's got details. The first of the season crop progress report didn't have much meaningful to say for the market, but Bryce Knorr with Farm Futures magazine's got the rest of the influencing news ready to go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UW-Madison's Dairy Science Department's opening their doors to high school seniors and their parents on April 5th for a snapshot of what life is like on campus.  Dr. Ted Halbach, professor in the dairy science department, tells Reba McClone that it's a chance to see if there's "a fit". Bryce Knorr, Farm Futures magazine, has some insights into why soybeans tumbled on Wednesday, and what's ahead for the Friday USDA Prospective Plantings Report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the first Water Quality Task Force hearing unfolded at the Capitol on Wednesday, some 300 Wisconsin farmers gathered just blocks away for Ag Day at the Capitol.  Water quality was on their agenda too! Markets are jittery after the Federal Reserve announcement Wednesday.  Bryce Knorr, Farm Futures, updates us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warm days and cool nights are the ticket for Wisconsin's maple syrup producers.  Over the weekend, the state officially kicked off the season with a proclamation and tapping ceremony in Reedsburg.  Markets will be watching the meeting of the Federal Reserve today and tomorrow to gauge not only Wall Street activity, but commodity action too.  Bryce Knorr with Farm Futures gives us his perspective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With more warm weather on the way, barge traffic on major arteries is being complicated with increasing water levels.  Bryce Knorr, commodity specialist with Farm Futures magazine, breaks down the news influences on the markets today. This is also National Groundwater Awareness Week.  An important component that Wisconsin agriculture's fully engaged in discussing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight's the big night for Wisconsin cheesemakers at the U.S. Champion Cheese event in Green Bay.  As of Thursday morning - the state held 10 of the top 20 finalists positions.  Follow along on Facebook tonight as the Fabulous Farm Babe watches the action from the KI Convention Center in Green Bay! Bryce Knorr, Commodity Specialist, with Farm Futures says the market's waiting on more news and confirmations on trade deals, and today is a day you can make a difference in your neighborhood.  Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin's holding their annual Hunger's Hope Radiothon, and the Farm Babe's involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just as predicted, there's plenty of people that want "in" on the ground floor of hemp production in Wisconsin.  Brian Kuhn, DATCP, updates the numbers and the procedure to get things rolling in 2019. Heavy snowfall and severe weather farther south have impacted barge traffic up and down the Mississippi and other water arteries.  Bryce Knorr, commodity specialist with Farm Futures magazine updates us on the news the traders are watching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government shutdown postponed the official bad news for Wisconsin dairy operations. The state saw milk prices erode again in December, while Wisconsin milk production actually went up.  Fewer cows - more milk. Today is the beginning of USDA's Ag Outlook Forum and it could be the newsmaker the market's been looking for.  Bryce Knorr - commodity analyst with Farm Futures magazine gives us some points to watch for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lead prospect writer James Anderson joins MLB Editor Clay Link to discuss his first nine picks in Tout Wars Draft and Hold as well as his latest Farm Futures article. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lead prospect writer James Anderson joins MLB Editor Clay Link to discuss his first nine picks in Tout Wars Draft and Hold as well as his latest Farm Futures article. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The farm bill. It is one of the most prominent topics in ag circles. But what does it take to cover such a complex topic? Jacqui Fatka, policy editor for Farm Futures and Feedstuffs, joins the Ag Comm Network podcast and shares how she covers the farm bill, stays credible as a journalist, and keeps up with the latest news. 

Orion opens the show with a look at the optimistic outlook on Wall Street just before trade talks with China. Later, Orion sits down with Bryce Knorr to discuss Farm Futures. Finally, Orion closes the show in his usual fashion, with an extended look at agribusiness.   [audio http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3596649/3596649_2019-02-15-215549.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3797.mp3]

Talks continue in Beijing with cabinet level meetings later this week.  Does the market think anything will come of it?  Bryce Knorr, Commodity Analyst with Farm Futures, shares his perspective. Wisconsin potato growers had one of their worst years in 2018, and they're still living with the repercussions.  Tamas Houlihan, executive director of the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Kremer, soybean grower from Pittsville, is out in Washington, DC, talking biodiesel with elected officials.  Kremer's currently the treasurer for the American Soybean Association, and he tells Pam Jahnke that they're pushing hard to restore a blenders credit that's been missing for 2 years. Bryce Knorr, Farm Futures analyst, acknowledges that markets have been dull at best this week.  That could all change at 11 a.m. tomorrow morning with the World Ag Supply Demand report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryce Knorr with Farm Futures magazine brings the latest insights into what's happening in Washington, DC, between the US and China trade negotiators. Paul Mitchell, UW Ag Economist, shares insights into what farm bankruptcy numbers tell us about Wisconsin agriculture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consumers really DON'T know what they're getting in the dairy showcase especially when it comes to imitation cheeses from plant based sources.  New survey out shows how deep confusion is. Farm Futures is releasing their acreage estimates this morning and we get a preview from Bryce Knorr.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 FSA offices in Wisconsin reopen again today for limited sevice to farmers as the government shutdown continues. Bryce Knorr, Commodity Specialist with Farm Futures, says the information slow down to the market place is becoming increasingly frustrating as Brazil's harvest moves forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the Wisconsin Farmers Union prepares for their annual meeting in Appleton - focused on supply management and consolidation in agriculture - the Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic has a different twist. Tom Bressler, executive director of the WI Agribusiness Association, says while attendance may be a little soft at this year's WI Agribusiness Classic - attitudes are still positive.  He says the biggest topic keeping coop managers awake at night is finding qualified employees for all the jobs they have vacant! Bryce Knorr with Farm Futures magazine says the upcoming MLK holiday may be just what the markets need since they're missing so many key USDA reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin's own Kelly Wilfert scores in the American Farm Bureau Discussion meet in New Orleans, as President Trump focuses on the border wall and the government shut down. 42% of private wells tested in southwest Wisconsin are considered contaminated.  Ken Bradbury, WI State Geologist, breaks down some of the details from their survey. Bryce Knorr, commodity specialist with Farm Futures, concentrates on the Brexit vote today and where ships are going with U.S. grain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orion opens the show with a close look at the continued trade war and the downward trend on Wall Street. Later, Max and Orion sit down with Bryce Knorr to discuss Farm Futures. Finally, Orion closes the show in normal fashion, with a close look at agriculture.

  Farming is changing. Whether your food comes from smaller local farmers, large scale commodity farmers, self grown or imported from the other side of the world, it is inevitable that new ideas will play an important part in the quality and quantity of what the world has to eat. When societies stopped using washboards and started using washing machines, there were skeptics and to this day there are some who believe that we would be better off using horses instead of tractors. Mistrust of the intentions, greed and/or unintended consequences is primary reasons for concerns. Still, smart use of new technology keeps advancing. Tom Farms in Northern Indiana was started in 1837 and has changed with the times. Kip Tom joins Farm To Table Talk to talk about generational adaptation through the years and the future of farming. To sustainably feed a global population of over 9 billion people, even more creative solutions will be required, both outside and inside. New ‘inside’ farming ventures are indoors, hydroponic, near large urban areas and housed in warehouses or abandoned factories. With a concoction of water, nutrients, genetics, light and ingenuity urban retailers and restaurants have a supply of select produce right in their backyards. Irving Fain, CEO and Founder of Bowery Farms, joins Farm To Table Talk to explain the premise and the promise of Inside Farming.    

Lead prospect writer James Anderson joins MLB Editor Clay Link to discuss his latest Farm Futures article. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lead prospect writer James Anderson joins MLB Editor Clay Link to discuss his latest Farm Futures article. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices