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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.

U.S. Representative, and new member of the House Ag Committee, Dan Newhouse says he'll keep pushing for his Farm Workforce Modernization Act in the new session of Congress.

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.

*As hundreds of FFA students from across the state gathered in Houston, Hurricane Beryl made landfall, brining with it 100-mile-an-hour winds and massive flooding.*A U.S. Congresswoman from Texas recently shared with the House Ag Committee how EPA's slow pesticide approval process is impacting Texas farmers. *What are record high cattle prices telling producers?*Texas pork producers are benefitting from lower grain prices.We'll have those stories and more on Texas Ag Today.

*The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association's annual convention is this weekend.*Cattle prices are at record highs, and the outlook is very positive.  *Pork prices are low right now.  *EPA's pesticide registration and review process came under fire in a House Ag Committee hearing.  *Farmers in the Coastal Bend dodged a bullet with Hurricane Beryl. *Nutrition can impact a horse's hooves.  

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.

Mitt Walker catches up with Daniel Mullenix, of Lee County, and Whitney Haynes, from Cullman County, on their experiences in our nation's capital as the Agricultural Leaders For Alabama (A.L.F.A) participants meet with decision-makers to gain insight and to discuss issues facing Alabama farmers. Mitt also spends some time with Pennsylvania Congressman, G.T. Thompson, who chairs the House Ag Committee.Check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation. 

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.

A key Senate staff member offers evidence supporting the House Ag Committee's farm policy proposal and reasons some are calling for more "farm in the farm bill". 

On this week's episode of Agri-Biz, Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich cover the farm bill from a corn perspective with Jim Callan of James Callan Associates LLC in Washington, DC, and a sugar perspective with Harrison Weber, executive director of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association. Dan Erdmann of Farm Rescue says volunteers were on the way to Iowa to help with planting after recent severe weather, and the Northern Crops Institute hosted a webinar about culinary innovations in pea protein.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It took approximately 13 hours, but the House Agriculture Committee sent their version of the farm bill from Committee Chair GT Thompson to the full House for a vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Farm Talk Segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Jim Callan with James Callan Associates is located in Washington D.C. and works with the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. Callan provides an update on the progress the Farm Bill recently made as the House Ag Committee sent their version of the bill to the full House for a vote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After gaining approval for a new farm bill in the House Ag Committee, Chairman Glenn Thompson continues to solicit votes to gain approval later this year. 

The House Agriculture Committee held a mark-up session for the farm bill Thursday. Micheal Clements shares more on the future of the legislation. Clements: Lawmakers in the House of Representatives began the first major steps to reaching the finish line for a new farm bill. However, Joe Gilson, American Farm Bureau Federation Government Affairs Director, says the bill needs bipartisan support to move forward. Gilson: With the tight margins in the House--Republicans have a majority of five--we need the bill to be a bipartisan bill, otherwise, this will not make it to the House floor. We know that there are some Republicans who will vote against any new spending. And so, this bill, if it has a chance to make it in this Congress, needs to be done with bipartisanship, and that's what we hope to see. Clements: Gilson says history shows the farm bill has always been a bipartisan effort, bringing broad swaths of food and agriculture together. Gilson: The Farm Bill has always been done in a bipartisan basis with a coalition of nutrition, environmental and farm commodity organizations, and constituents from across the country supporting this. We need to keep that coalition together to get the bill across the finish line, and farmers and ranchers across the country need to see investments made in the farm safety net. Clements: Gilson says Farm Bureau supports the bill presented by House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson. Gilson: His mark has some huge investments made to the farm safety net in Title I, he also has a provision in there to maintain interstate commerce for agricultural products, which deals with what California has done with Proposition 12. Chairman Thompson also has improvements to the dairy program and there's more conservation resources to help farmers protect resources they've been entrusted with. Clements: Learn more at fb.org/farmbill. Micheal Clements, Washington.

This week's Open Mic guest is Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. A veteran of 9 farm bills, Conner's been on the markup side of policy on the Hill and the implementation side at USDA. Conner notes most of the bill's debate on the House Ag Committee was more about nutrition programs than the farm safety net, but real differences remain between key players and should be worked out as the bill advances. He also discusses actions to address California's Prop. 12 and the adverse impacts on those least able to afford higher food prices. 

In this week's episode of the Agri-Biz show, the House Ag Committee passed a farm bill after sometimes contentious debate, the Minneapolis Fed Reserve tallied interest costs for 2023, CattleFax CEO Randy Blach talks about the cattle markets, and Auction Talk with Steffes Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Even though the House Ag Committee has advanced their version of the Farm Bill, Sabrina Halvorson reports how there were still some major disagreements between Republicans and Democrats. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says we'll be seeing showers and storms this weekend, which may put a damper on both planting progress and the Indianapolis 500. Speaking of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing", C.J. Miller chats with Donald Davidson, Historian Emeritus of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as he shares the history of the winning driver's celebration with milk at the end of the race. Plus, you'll hear from several of this year's rookie drivers who were honored during the 50th Fastest Rookie Luncheon—Presented by American Dairy Association Indiana. All of that and much more are part of Hoosier Ag This Week!

Farm policy pundits agree the House Ag Committee's approval of a new farm bill was a first step for updated farm and nutrition programs. 

NPC CEO Kam Quarles joined Eye on Potatoes podcast host Lane Nordlund to discuss the House version of the 2024 Farm Bill, which was passed by the House Agriculture Committee in the early hours of Friday morning, and NPC's efforts to urge Congress to finalize a bipartisan bill by the end of the year. This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles.  

Funding new farm and nutrition provisions will be at the center of debate as the House Ag Committee considers a new farm bill tomorrow. 

Truterra announces major advances in farmer participation in its carbon program. Farm groups continue to weigh in prior to Thursday's House Ag Committee action on farm policy. 

Movement on the farm bill process took place in Washington, D.C. this week. Chad Smith has more on the progress farmers and ranchers have been waiting for. Smith: House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson and Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow released overviews of each committee's version of the new farm bill this week. Joe Gilson, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, talked about each release. Gilson: Chairman Thompson released a five-page outline of his 2024 farm bill, and he also announced a House Agriculture Committee markup date of May 23. Moving to the Senate, Chairwoman Stabenow released a section by section of her farm bill, very substantial, clocking in at 94 pages. She has not indicated a date for a markup, but we're looking over both overviews that were sent out and trying to read through them and what it means for the farm bill. Smith: He says both documents provide valuable insight into what the next farm bill may include. Gilson: Both overviews make large investments in Title I. We also see from Chairman Thompson's bill will include provisions to prevent states from regulating animal welfare outside of their borders. In Chairwoman Stabenow's bill, it does make conservation programs permanent. One thing she also wants to do is impose a $700,000 adjusted gross income limit for commodity program payments. Smith: Gilson says this month will be critical in determining what's next in the process. Gilson: The May 23 markup from the House Ag Committee, depending on how that goes, will determine what happens in this Congress in terms of the Farm Bill. If we get a solid bipartisan vote out of that committee, I think, it can move to the House floor and really put pressure on the Senate. Smith: Learn more at fb.org/farmbill. Chad Smith, Washington.

We catch up with U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Ag Committee, and hear about where things stand with Farm Bill, beginning with the Chairman's Mark-up. Then we have a Farmer Forum with Tim Burrack of Iowa and Mike Appert of North Dakota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Monday edition of the Hoosier Ag Today Podcast—Eric Pfeiffer reports on the recent trip taken by Indiana Pork members to Washington, D.C. to meet with lawmakers and express their concerns on behalf of Indiana's pork producers. Sabrina Halvorson reports how one Congressman who serves on the House Ag Committee would rather see the Farm Bill split into two—with separate bills for agriculture and nutrition. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast on the way. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading review the grain markets—and talks about a a virus that's impacting corn yields in Argentina. That's all coming up—on the Hoosier Ag Today Monday Podcast!