Podcasts about house ag committee

The USDA announced the Great American Cotton Plan, and farm and food industry leaders tell members of House Ag Committee that renewing the USMCA is critical to the future of American agriculture and rural communities.

Nearly a billion pounds of plastic film mulch is used in American agriculture each year, and most of it dumped into landfills, and farm and food industry leaders tell members of House Ag Committee that renewing the USMCA is critical to the future of American agriculture and rural communities.

Some of the top stories on today's show include:-A commodities economist says the U.S. and China trade summit didn't have much new information for U.S. agriculture, and grain traders are disappointed.-A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says staffing levels at the USDA continue to draw concern.-An annual study from the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows red meat exports added more than $3 billion in value to corn and soybean producers in 2025. -A new collaboration is expanding a farmer-led soil health program across the Midwest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The need for farm aid is clear, but a vehicle to move the funding remains uncertain. Georgia Republican Rep. Austin Scott explains the "differing opinions" on how the payments should go out. Scott also discusses the USMCA review, EU deforestation regulations, and his vision for leading the House Ag Committee if selected as the panel's top Republican next Congress. Plus, Callie Eideberg with the Vogel Group outlines what to watch as the Senate farm bill is developed and Robbie Minnich with the National Cotton Council discusses the benefits of the Buy American Cotton Act.Receive Newsmakers in your inbox every Friday: http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

The century-old Beltsville Ag Research Center in Maryland is relocating more than 1,000 jobs and dozens of research projects as part of the USDA's reorganization. House Ag Committee member Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Md., joined the show to argue why the facility should remain open & why she voted "no" on the farm bill in the House last week. Plus, Anthony Reed with FGS Global explains why he sees the tentative May 13 House vote on year-round E15 as "the gas price vote of 2026," and Mike Stranz with the National Farmers Union discusses what farm bill fights will arise in the Senate.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

We're watching three headlines for farmers. Purdue University's ag economy barometer dropped six points in April. President Trump ends Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz. And we're talking to the chairman of the House Ag Committee about the farm bill passing its first hurdle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Open Mic guest is Bryan Humphreys, CEO of the National Pork Producers Council. Commodity groups are hopeful the House will soon approve a new farm bill. While most hope to see attention to the remaining titles of farm programs, the nation's pork producers want to see a legislative solution to California's Proposition 12 animal welfare law that's attached to the House Ag Committee's farm bill. Humphreys also shares how swine producers support free trade.

Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some the week's top stories in agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than a month ago, the House Ag Committee passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act on a bipartisan basis, and now, Brian Glenn, American Farm Bureau's director of government affairs, says it's time for Congress to continue that progress.

The farm bill was approved by the House Ag Committee and now heads to the full House for a vote. House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson says he's confident it will pass even with the so-called "poison pills," and lays out his wish list in an Iran spending bill: $15 billion in farm aid, with $10 billion for specialty crop growers. Josh Linville with StoneX and Daren Coppock with the Ag Retailers Association also discuss how the war in Iran is impacting fertilizer and fuel prices.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

As compared to the outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine years ago, the earliest days of the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran did not seem likely to affect U.S. ag markets. Then the Iranian regime announced its intent to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint in global fertilizer supply chains through which as much as 80% of the world's nitrogen fertilizer travels. Concerns set in immediately about fertilizer availability, and already high input prices began to rise just as farmers are finalizing their plans for the 2026 season. And this is just one of nearly a dozen key agricultural news stories that are being driven right now not by weather or conditions in the field, but by decisions coming from the White House and Capitol Hill. To help us stay on top of all the latest updates, we're joined today by DTN Ag Policy Editor Chris Clayton. Our conversation starts with fertilizer news, and what ag groups and Trump Administration officials are doing to calm concerns. Then, we'll hear news about the Farm Bill, which has passed out of the House Ag Committee though, despite needs throughout the countryside, looks like it will have a long road to the President's desk. We'll also talk about the year-round E15 debate, which farmers and their advocates increasingly see as a way to relieve some of the worst economic pressure in farm country in the short term, and hear insight on President Trump's executive order on glyphosate. Finally, we'll learn the latest on the trade front as the USMCA continues to be reviewed by its North American signatories, and hear about growing action in the antitrust space, where meatpackers, chemical manufacturers, and even railroads may be in the crosshairs.

U.S. ag groups applauded the House Ag Committee for bipartisan passage of Farm Bill 2.0 out of committee, and the tech industry's relentless push for data centers in rural areas is seen by many farmers as a threat to their way of life.

The House Agriculture Committee approved Chair Glenn Thompson’s Farm Bill 2.0 by a 34-17 bipartisan vote. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Wine Producers have launched the Georgia Wine Highway Passport, a new digital program powered by the tech company Bandwango, and House Ag Committee advanced a Republican-led farm bill 34-17 in a vote early Thursday.

U.S. sales of certified organic products accelerated in 2025 reaching $76.6 billion with an annual growth rate of 6.8%, and House Ag Committee advanced a Republican-led farm bill 34-17 in a vote early Thursday.

We've got the Friday Free-for-all going with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Topics include the Iran conflict situation, including the Strait of Hormuz, House Ag Committee passing the Farm Bill, upcoming trade meeting and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agriculture groups shared support for a new farm bill approved by the House Ag Committee realizing much work lies ahead to seeing final language approved by Congress and signed by the President. Iowa farmer Stu Swanson says row crop farmers are facing many challenges. 

On today's episode, Brownfield broadcasters provide updates on the farm bill that passed out of the House Ag Committee overnight, the launch of the USMCA review process, President Trump's threat to cut off all trade with Spain, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. What will it take for a Farm Bill 2.0 to actually cross the finish line? This week, Brownfield's Carah Hart and Jonathan Coppess at the University of Illinois talk about it, along with a markup expected in the House Ag Committee soon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenn "G.T." Thompson, Chair of the House Ag Committee, talks about planned Farm Bill mark up this week in the House from the floor of last week's Commodity Classic.Matt Raben, Vice Chair of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, from Commodity Classic, talking about working for growers and looking for new uses for corn.USDA Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins addresses New World Screwworm from the Commodity Classic.Jed Bower, President of the National Corn Growers Association, talks about the struggle for year-round E15, RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.

On today's episode we discuss a federal solution to California's Prop 12 law that's been included in the House Ag Committee's Farm Bill 2.0, where things stand regarding E15 legislation within the Rural Domestic Energy Council, potential shocks to the market in the year ahead, and Vermeer's recently announced expansion in the Des Moines metro. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The United States Supreme Court by a vote of 6 to 3 has struck down President Trump's tariffs, to the relief of most farmers who have experienced severe financial losses and rising costs of farm inputs. The 2025 tariffs, imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IIEPA) covered nearly all trading partners, but China faced rates exceeding 100 percent. In response, Beijing escalated retaliatory duties on key agricultural imports. Almonds were hit with a 45 percent tariff.  As a result American Agriculture has suffered, especially soybeans in the Corn Belt. In California alone  agricultural exports to China collapsed with the total value of 13 major commodities dropping 57 percent, according to research at UC Davis.. California Congressmen Jim Costa, MIke Thompson and John Garamendi met with California farmers the week of the Supreme Court ruling where there were expressions of strong opposition to the Trump imposed trade wars. House Ag Committee member, Congressman Jim Costa explained the implications of the trade issue and the scheduled mark up to the proposed Farm Bill that is getting underway.  Here are Congressman Costa's opening remarks to the farmers and a follow-up exchange with Congressman Thompson at a farmer meeting at the Yolo County Farm Bureau Office in Woodland California. For further data and analysis of agricultural issues from tariffs to labor reform subscribe (rwdiabase@ucdavis.edu) or download the ARE Update https://giannini.ucop.edu/publications/are-update/  

House Ag Committee releases new farm bill text, USDA headlines and a new report projecting more soybean acres in 2026 are some of this week's top agriculture stories. Today's show breaks down what the latest “Farm Bill 2.0” proposal could mean for producers and shares reaction from ag groups, including the National Pork Producers Council, which expressed appreciation for language addressing California's Proposition 12. USDA updates include a new $1 billion one-time assistance program for specialty crop and sugar growers, news that the number of U.S. farms declined by 15,000 in 2025 and expanded disaster payments for producers impacted by catastrophic drought, flooding and wildfires in 2023 and 2024. Additional headlines this week include a report forecasting steady growth in the U.S. agricultural equipment market and a new partnership between NASCAR and POET to promote zero-carbon bioethanol. In market news, a new CoBank report projects soybean acreage will increase nearly six percent to 86 million acres in 2026. In this week's interview, we discuss how pork producers are working to improve efficiency while maintaining strong animal welfare standards as they evaluate barn updates and expansion plans. Hyatt Frobose, North America commercial director at Jyga Technologies, shares insights on helping producers navigate renovation decisions amid policy pressures such as Proposition 12, while maintaining operational flexibility. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

The Agriculture Department is anticipating a slightly easier 2026 for U.S. ag producers, with prices for major commodities nudging higher and input and labor costs moderating. We sat down with USDA Chief Economist Justin Benavidez at USDA's annual Ag Outlook Forum to discuss the department's projections.Then, Tara Smith with Torrey Advisory Group and Laura Wood with LWP Consulting discuss what's included – and what's left out of – of the House Ag Committee's recently unveiled farm bill text, and what they'll be watching for during the markup beginning Monday, Feb. 23.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

The E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council has until Sunday to come up with a proposal to allow year-round sales of E15. We asked Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., a member of the council, about the status of those negotiations. Smith also discusses the latest push to renew the U.S. Mexico Canada trade agreement, which is scheduled for a six-year review in July.Plus, Jessica Schulken with The Russell Group provides an update on what she will be watching for in the House Ag Committee's farm bill text that will be released today, and Dan Basse with AgResource Company discusses the value of the USMCA for American agriculture.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

House Ag Committee says Congress may need to find another $10 billion in aid for specialty crops and others on top of the $12 billion for row crops, and federal judge rules USDA must give states more time to implement new restrictions on SNAP benefits tied to immigration status.

House Ag Committee says Congress may need to find another $10 billion in aid for specialty crops and others on top of the $12 billion for row crops, and federal judge rules USDA must give states more time to implement new restrictions on SNAP benefits tied to immigration status.

This week's Open Mic guest is House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson. While another year has come and gone without a completely updated farm bill, Thompson says he is pleased with financial assistance approved last year and farm program updates included in budget reconciliation this summer. Thompson hopes to begin markup of the remaining farm bill in January and to address additional farm financial assistance beyond the farmer bridge assistance coming from USDA. 

Coverage of U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson, a member of the House Ag Committee, visiting the Ogle County farm of Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan.Pioneer agronomy segment with Scott Eversgerd.  Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

A shocking sea change in food and agriculture policy is underway in Washington DC. Policies that were improving human health through better nutrition, rural economies, small and mid-scale growers have been decimated. Trade and immigration policies are harming the largest farms. The future looks bleak to many. But Maine's veteran of the House Ag Committee, Chellie Pingree shares her honest thoughts on what may lay ahead and how we can maintain the course toward a healthy, resilient and just food and farming system.

Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights upcoming Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.Learning about the Gibbons family farm in Jersey County, which has been honored as an Illinois sesquicentennial farm.  Talking ag policy with Illinois Congressman and House Ag Committee member Eric Sorensen. Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto looks at the Farm Progress Show weather outlook.  

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including changes to the board of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation which now includes the ISDA director and the U.S. House Ag Committee dives into California's Prop 12. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast has more of that hot, humid weather with rain chances beginning, and Wednesday corn, bean and wheat markets all moved a little lower. Andy has settlements and he is joined by market analyst Tom Fritz with commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

*Big wheat yields are helping offset low prices.   *A chief ag negotiator has been nominated for the U.S. Trade Representative's office.   *The Texas Ultimate Beef Trail is back. *Many Texas farmers and ranchers experienced flooding in July. *The corn leafhopper is back in Texas.   *The House Ag Committee has several hearings scheduled this week. *Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Sid Miller comments on the agricultural impacts of the July floods. *BVDV is a serious disease in cattle.  

This week's Open Mic guest is U.S. Representative Angie Craig, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee. The Minnesota Democrat stands in strong opposition to the House Reconciliation Act that took billions of dollars from the SNAP program to make room for tax cuts and adds to the nation's budget deficit. Craig opposes the Trump administration's use of tariffs and doesn't believe the nation's farm economy can withstand the economic challenges presented by reciprocal tariffs from offended trading partners. Craig says change to farm and food programs should come from regular order in Congress and not from the MAHA Commission. 

Farm safety net improvements are included in the House Ag Committee's budget reconciliation proposal. NAWG CEO Chandler Goule says there is still farm bill work to be done. 

Budget reconciliation isn't new, but it hasn't ever been used to reshape core farm bill programs. The House Agriculture Committee passed its budget reconciliation this week and wants to have it up for a House vote before Memorial Day, says Tyler Wenzlaff, Director of National Affairs with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. He says there were key provisions for farmers that they're excited about, including a raise in reference prices for crop safety nets, and an update to the Dairy Margin Coverage program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covering U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson's visit to Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan's Ogle County farm. Jackson, of Chicago, is a member of the House Ag Committee.Galesburg FFA Alumni Chapter President Ben Yeutson details the effort to grow numbers within the Galesburg FFA Chapter. Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto says after a warm-up this week temperatures will fall back below normal to finish May.  

The federal budget is not only about money, but fundamentally about our country's morality—our commitment to fairness, equality and unity.Which brings me to, of all things, our nation's Farm Bill. This sprawling piece of legislation, updated every five years, is intended to combine the interests of farmers with consumers, production with conservation, grassroots cultures with corporate systems… etc. It's not easy. In fact, downright messy.But now, with plutocratic ideologues and culture warriors dominating their caucus, Republican lawmakers have not even been able to produce an agreement among themselves, so the comprehensive farm bill America needs is a year overdue and no longer being pursued by the party in charge. Instead, the GOP's ag committee chairman, Rep. Glenn Thompson, is jerry-rigging a stripped-down sham of a bill limited to the two spending priorities of MAGA Republicans:One: Hand out many billions more of our taxpayers' dollars to subsidize agribusiness giants and rich speculators who own the biggest farms, mainly because they'll then keep funding and voting for Republicans.Two: Whack America's poorest families. Thompson is banking on the minginess of extremist Republicans who oppose the Ag Department's hunger programs. Those programs help 40 million poverty-stricken Americans (including 1 in 5 children) afford the groceries they need.So, there we have the GOP's farm bill ethics—cut the poor to give more to the rich in order to buy votes for more of the same. The word for this is “corrupt.” Also, “cruel.”Indeed, it takes an exceptional level of political shamelessness to steal food from the hungry in order to fatten some of the richest people in our country. To fight their depravity, go to ruralorganizing.org.Do something!The House GOP leadership has been making noises that they're looking at the House Ag Committee's meeting on May 8 for the Farm Bill's reconciliation markup. You can help put pressure on the committee itself by contacting its members, and demanding that your own representatives support small family famers and the programs our most vulnerable communities depend on. There's also a great tool from The Democracy Labs showing where kids will go hungry and farmers will be bankrupted: check out the MAGA HUNGER MAP and use it to call your representative.Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

Legislation has been filed to address foreign ownership of ag land in Texas.The House Ag Committee has hit the ground running.Bee declines can have a significant impact on agriculture.The EU and Canada threaten new retaliatory tariffs.Equine Herpes Virus is a serious cause of disease in horses.Early gardeners are getting things done in East Texas.

*Less heifers are going into feedlots.  *Signup is underway for the Dairy Margin Coverage program.  *Texas Congressman Jodey Arrington has introduced a bill to reduce the federal estate tax.*The Asian Longhorned Tick is a potential threat to the Texas cattle industry.  *The House Ag Committee is making the Farm Bill a priority in this Congress.  *A very cold January has turned into a milder early February.  *The ag industry was one of the hot topics brought up during Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s first confirmation hearing. *A new product has been developed to reduce the pain of castration in calves.  

Wisconsin has another voice on the House Agriculture Committee. Freshman member Congressman Tony Wied represents District 8 in the House of Representatives. He gets started on his first full session in office after finishing the remainder of former Congressman Mike Gallagher's late last year. Congressman Wied introduces himself to us today. He also outlines his priorities for his first year in office, which include passing a Farm Bill, repealing the "death tax" or estate taxes to ease the transition of a farm to the next generation, and supporting forestry. Congressman Wied joins Congressman Derrick Van Orden on the House Agriculture Committee. He also serves on transportation and small business committees in the House of Representatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Representative Angie Craig (MN-02) is Ranking Member of the House Ag Committee and joins us to discuss ag-related priorities of Congress. And Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney join Chip and Davis for the Free-for-all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at corn and soybean market action, demand picture and more with David Brock from The Brock Report. In Segment Two, we hear from the U.S. Soybean Export Council and CEO Jim Sutter about their new report looking at record U.S. soybean meal exports for the 23/24 marketing year. (View the report from USSEC here: https://ussec.org/soybean-meal-exports-set-new-record-in-2023-24-marketing-year)   In Segment Three, we take a deep dive into the cattle markets near year-end and look at the latest Global Beef Quarterly report with Lance Zimmerman from RaboResearch. In Segment Four, we close the show with a look at news headlines including the latest on the fight to be the Democratic leader of the House Ag Committee.

The House will vote this afternoon on the FY2025 defense authorization bill, but like everything in the 118th Congress, it's not going to be simple. Plus: Is Rep. David Scott's run of leading Democrats on the House Ag Committee coming to an end? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including how the Indiana Lt. Governor candidates express their support for the Indiana ethanol industry and a closer look at the CBO assessment of the farm bill proposed by the House Ag Committee. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says all dry the rest of the week. The corn and soybean markets enjoyed a nice move higher Monday. Andy Eubank has closing prices and commentary from John Zanker on the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

*Will wheat be a profitable crop for Texas farmers this year?   *The Congressional Budge Office has released its estimate for the House Ag Committee's version of the Farm Bill.  *Fall armyworms are on the march in Texas.*Debt load will be a key factor in Texas farmers' success this year.  *A South Texas congressman says Mexico will deliver the water it owes the Rio Grande Valley.  *There is an ongoing battle between modern agriculture and those who oppose it.  *The dog days of summer are upon us.  *Pinkeye is common in Texas cattle.  

Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor talks about issues involving the EPA, Z45, and Michigan's budget cutting out E15 incentives. Ed Elfmann is the senior vice president of agriculture and rural banking at the American Bankers Association and he joins us to the participation of ABA at the recent House Ag Committee hearing. Plus a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in with USB CEO Lucas Lentsch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including EPA regulations under a House Ag Committee microscope this week and considerations for extra income out of your woodlands. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says it will be a mix of clouds and sunshine today and then rain in the second half of the weekend, and the Thursday corn, soybean and wheat markets all gained some ground ahead of the July crop report today. Andy Eubank has closing prices and analysis from Mike Silver on the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

This weeks Open Mic Guest is Gregg Doud, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation.  The H5N1 virus in dairy cattle has presented yet another challenge for the diary industry.  Doud says extensive testing by FDA confirms the pasteurization process is effective in keeping milk and dairy products safe for consumers.  Doud says USDA now believes the disease is being spread between dairy farms by mechanical means.  The industry is monitoring existing protocols and closing gaps that may have led to the disease spread to a number of dairy states in the nation. Doud also comments on Federal Milk Marketing Order reform and a USDA proposal that will be released soon, and he also talks about the House Ag Committee's farm bill proposal.

The House Ag Committee managed to pass a new Farm Bill with bi-partisan support. It's still got a long road ahead and the panelists of the Friday Free-for-all – Jim Wiesemeyer, Shaun Haney, Davis Michaelsen, and moderator Chip Flory – discuss the possibilities yet to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.