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The Senate Ag Committee released a draft version of farm bill text this week.

Top stories on today's show include:-Ag groups are expressing concern following President Trump saying he is not looking to renew the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement.-Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins was questioned about the USDA's reorganization during a U.S. Senate Ag Committee hearing on Wednesday.-An ag lobbyist says he's optimistic a delay in the Senate Agriculture Committee's farm bill timeline won't derail the legislation this year.-An ag meteorologist says more rounds of severe weather across parts of the Midwest could create additional challenges for producers this week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Top stories on today's show include:-A member of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says she's cautiously optimistic Congress making progress on a new farm bill in the coming weeks.-Fertilizer supply and pricing concerns are expected to hang on through fall, with analysts pointing to tight global markets and ongoing geopolitical disruptions.-High fuel prices are adding to the cost pressures facing famers during the 2026 crop year.Plus, Brownfield's Kellan Heavican reports from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Young Cattlemen's Conference. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Top stories on today's show include:-The director of governmental affairs with the American Soybean Association (ASA) says eliminating countervailing duties currently imposed on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer would bring immediate relief to farmers. -The founder and CEO of Phospholutions says fertilizer supply challenges in the U.S. are becoming structural rather than temporary.-A member of the Senate Ag Committee says work is underway to craft its version of a skinny farm bill. -The president of the Illinois Wheat Association says the state's new wheat checkoff is just weeks from going into effect.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Weekly wrap for the week ending May 16, 2026. It's been a week, daylight burners. Trump flew to Beijing, shook Xi's hand, declared fantastic deals, and flew home. The soy market said show me the purchase order — beans closed the week down 31 cents from Monday's peak. The one concrete thing that came out of that summit? China quietly renewed import licenses for 400+ US beef plants on Thursday. Five-year validity. The door to the world's biggest beef market just reopened. Cash cattle hit $260–$265 live and held all week — record territory. The WASDE cut US beef production 243 million pounds and raised the steer price forecast $8–$10 across the back half. The futures didn't believe it on Monday. By Friday, the board was following cash higher. The beef tariff executive order got pulled after ranch country raised hell. The Choice/Select spread is sitting at $0.10 — near inversion. Grilling season demand is very real. Wheat was the print of the week. KC hard red ripped $0.81 on the WASDE before giving back Friday. New crop all-wheat production at 1.561 billion bushels — below the lowest analyst estimate. If you stored winter wheat, your bin got more valuable this week. The Southern Plains and Southwest lit up Thursday and Friday. Hunggate Fire in Randall County TX — 14,000 acres, mandatory evacs, 5 simultaneous ignitions. Line Fire crossing from Quay County NM into the Texas Panhandle. Cimarron County Oklahoma getting hit again — same corridor as the February Ranger Road Fire. The NIFC season is running at 194% of the 10-year average. Nebraska already lost a million acres of summer grass. The Great Basin summer outlook is above normal for fire potential. Plan now, not in July. Also on the show: pseudorabies confirmed in Iowa and Texas commercial swine — first time since eradication in 2004. Fertilizer Institute CEO told the Senate Ag Committee that 34% of global urea runs through the Strait of Hormuz. Urea is up 47% since February and the Hormuz premium is not peeling off. Purdue Ag Economy Barometer hit an October 2024 low — two-thirds of producers expect net farm income to fall in 2026. And North Dakota pastureland broke $1,000 per acre in every region of the state. This is the show. Move your ass — we're burnin' daylight. Full show prep, transcripts, and the Burnin' Daylight dashboard: burningdaylight.substack.com A Man About a Horse equine intelligence app: burningdaylight.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of the stories on today's show include:-A food economist says April food prices posted the largest month-to-month increase in four years.-The U.S. is on track to produce the smallest winter wheat crop in nearly half of a century, largely due to the ongoing drought in the Central Plains. -The chair of the Rural Domestic Energy Council in the U.S. House is celebrating House passage of nationwide year-round E15 legislation.-The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says Congress continues to discuss additional financial assistance for agriculture. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everyone is feeling the pressure of higher fuel prices, especially since the start of the conflict in Iran, but along with fuel, you can add the rising cost of fertilizer that our farmers are dealing with.  And this week, the U.S. Senate Ag Committee held a full hearing on the issue with several industry representatives including Kentucky Farm Bureau president Eddie Melton testifying with perspectives from his row crop and beef cattle operation.

This week's Open Mic guest is U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. The Mississippi Republican was pleased to see a new farm bill proposal approved by the House and is eager to discuss policy options with other ag leaders on the Senate Ag Committee. Hyde-Smith says farmers in the Delta states have seen their own set of challenges this year and makes the case for additional financial assistance. She discusses her bill, the Buying American Cotton Act and how it can revitalize the cotton industry in the South.

Some of the stories on today's show include:-An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says the cool, wet streak of weather could pose some challenges. -New research from Ohio State University shows planting depth can help increase yields in early planting.-A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is hopeful the Senate Ag Committee will maintain Proposition 12 language in the farm bill.-Farmers are asking the U.S. Trade Representative to do no harm to agriculture in ongoing trade negotiations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stories on today's show include: -The USDA says it wants help from farmers as the department investigates soaring fertilizer prices.-There are mixed feelings in farm country about another round of financial aid from the government. -The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says he's confident a “skinny farm bill” will happen this year.-A southwest Indiana farmer says the current spike in input prices is having a mixed impact on his farm.And much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

California Farm Bureau presented California State Treasurer Fiona Ma with the Champion of Agriculture Award, and lawmakers from both parties voiced support for American farmers during a Senate Ag Committee hearing.

Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson joined Governor Ron DeSantis, and others as the 2026 Florida Farm Bill was signed into law, and lawmakers from both parties voiced support for American farmers during a Senate Ag Committee hearing.

The wait is almost over as the highly anticipated Vidalia onion season is set to begin, and American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall offered Senate Ag Committee a variety of solutions for increasing demand for U.S.-grown agricultural goods.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture's Washington Bee Atlas has collected and identified records of nearly 30 new or rare bee species in the state, and American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall offered Senate Ag Committee a variety of solutions for increasing demand for U.S.-grown agricultural goods.

*Drought is causing problems for spring planting.  *General CRP signup is underway.  *Texas peanut acreage is expected to drop this year.  *When beef on dairy calves go into the feedlot, they tend to be there for an extended stay.  *The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is underway.  *The Senate Ag Committee is discussing ways to drive demand for U.S. grown commodities.*The winter has been mild in most of Texas, but farmers may pay the price with a dry, windy March.  *There are studies on a new way to castrate calves.  

As farmers and ranchers continue to grapple with a difficult farm economy, the Senate Ag Committee recently held a hearing to discuss solutions.

Don Close, senior animal protein analyst at Terrain Ag, joins us to talk about the cattle/beef industry, including the prospect of a strike at the JBS packing plant. North Dakota Farmers Union president Matt Perdue recently testified before the Senate Ag Committee on the importance of expanding domestic consumption of American agricultural products. He talks about the experience and the message he sent. And Curt Blades, senior vice president at AEM, helps us break down the equipment sales data for the U.S. and Canada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Brownfield broadcasters provide updates on the latest WASDE report from USDA, farm bill negotiations in the U.S. Senate, industry testimony from a Senate Ag Committee hearing on domestic demand, the USMCA review process, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar announced her candidacy for Minnesota Governor today. The Senate Ag Committee advanced the Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act and President Trump said he will announce his choice to lead the Fed Reserve next week. 

The chair of the Senate of Canada's agriculture and forestry committee says he expects issues around agriculture and food will remain prominent in the upper chamber looking ahead to 2026. Agriculture is already appearing much more frequently in Senate debates than a few years ago, notes Senator Rob Black, in the interview above. “In the... Read More

Headlines on today's episode include:-Nationwide E15 closer to reality-45Z tax credits set to bring windfall to ethanol plants-Senate Ag Committee urges progress on HPAI vaccine strategy-Timely rains make soybeans the bright spot in Kansas farmer's 2025 season-Experts say 2025 farm income hinges on combined bridge payments and safety net programsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

XRP ETF Launch, Evernorth's Warning & Trump's Geopolitical Domino XRP is on the edge of a historic moment. Canary Funds just filed its Form 8-A, setting the stage for the first XRP spot ETF to launch as early as tomorrow once Nasdaq certifies the listing. Meanwhile, Ripple hosted the UK Economic Secretary to the Treasury in Singapore to discuss global digital asset competitiveness. Evernorth warns that the financial world is on the brink of a complete reformation and revolution. Coinbase is leaving Delaware and reincorporating in Texas. The U.S. Treasury & IRS just opened staking rewards for crypto ETPs. Senate Ag Committee is pushing new market structure legislation. XRPL developers are shifting views on smart contracts. And geopolitics? Melting down: • Trump's Chinese student proposal sparks national debate over university economics. • Wealthy UK entrepreneurs are fleeing Labour's new exit tax. • JFK's grandson running for Congress while attacking RFK Jr. • A judge orders 615 illegal migrants released after an ICE operation. • More political chaos around Epstein files and media manipulation. This is crypto + geopolitics colliding in real time — and XRP is positioned at the center. Tonight we break it all down with clarity, receipts, and real analysis — no hype. Subscribe, drop a comment, and join the OTC community. ☕ GRAB A BADASSERY COFFEE – Fuel your crypto grind!

In this week's Market Outlook, Andy Hruby sits down with Peter Meyer to discuss how the ongoing government shutdown is adding volatility and uncertainty to grain markets. They cover the lack of USDA data, stalled Senate Ag Committee meetings, and how these factors are leaving fund traders hesitant to act. The conversation explores the long-term effects of government payments, how subsidies have inflated input costs, and why rising costs of production may keep farm margins tight for years to come. They also touch on fund positioning in corn and soybeans, the potential impact of Chinese demand, and what growers should consider when making basis decisions heading into 2026.

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

Headlines on today's episode include:-The northward movement of NWS is alarming-Senate Ag Committee republicans meet to discuss “bridge” payments-Summer of trade agreements builds demand for beef, pork markets-Farm equipment sector faces numerous pressures-State food labeling laws could cost households thousands, industry tells DOJSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Preparation for the New World screwworm continues.  *The EPA is giving the public more time to weigh in on its proposal to register three dicamba products.   *Texas corn harvest is moving north. *Texas panhandle corn is entering the final stretch.  *The chairman of the Senate Ag Committee is pushing to get the Farm Bill done this fall.  *The EPA issued new guidance regarding Diesel Exhaust Fluid systems in trucks and farm equipment.  *Applying fertilizer to lawns and gardens during the hot month of August can be tricky.  *Pinkeye is a common problem in cattle.  

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We're reporting from the Indiana State Fair, which kicked off on Friday, August 1st. Eric Pfeiffer chats with Casey Mull with Purdue Extension about the celebration of Indiana 4-H members throughout the fair. Also, C.J. Miller visits with Indiana State Fair Queen Pilar Bravo, who talks about her passion for showing horses and love for the different horse shoes throughout the fair. You'll also hear how USDA's decision to move many of its employees from Washington, D.C. into Indianapolis and four other regional hub locations create a tense exchange between Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden during a recent Senate Ag Committee hearing. Plus, Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast--and Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews Friday's grain markets. That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

President Trump is pessimistic on a trade deal with Canada but will hold meetings with the EU while in Scotland. The Senate Ag Committee will review the USDA Reorganization plan next week. 

Members of the House of Representatives are set to vote on a Senate approved rescission package tonight. President Trump has nominated Julie Callahan to serve on agriculture's trade front and the Senate Ag Committee has scheduled a hearing to approve another key leader at USDA. 

June is National Dairy Month, and U.S. dairy producers got good news when the Senate Ag Committee approved a bill expanding milk options in school lunch menus. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee last week, Senator John Hoeven discussed key priorities for North Dakota ranchers with Michael Boren, the nominee to serve as the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Charles Grassley supports tax provisions in the House Budget Reconciliation Act. The Iowa Republican says the Senate Ag Committee will likely have its own version of farm safety net provisions. 

Seven with Kevin featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Monthly update from Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.  IL Corn's Megan Dwyer testifies before Senate Ag Committee.  Jennifer Russell with the Illinois Lyme Association brings attention to Lyme Disease Awareness Month.  

Matt Erickson, an ag economic and policy advisor and former chief economist for the U.S. Senate Committee joins hosts Todd Kuethe and Chad Fiechter in this episode of Purdue Commercial AgCast. Erickson shares his background, including his academic journey at Purdue University and internships that led to his extensive career in agricultural policy. He describes his work at various organizations such as the American Farm Bureau Federation, and a key focus on economic and policy analysis for producer impacts. Erickson elaborates on the process of farm bill preparation, the roles within the Senate Ag Committee, and the vital importance of bipartisan cooperation. He also highlights the grassroots involvement in policy development and the significance of gathering insights from both farmers and agricultural associations. The conversation provides a transparent look into the legislative process, the role of economists on Capitol Hill, and the intricate balance between policy formation and constituent needs.

Tune into this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast to learn about dairy policy, what is new in Washington D.C. and how it is affecting dairy right now from Gregg Doud, who is the president and CEO of National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF).  Here's a breakdown of the episode: [~1:05] Overview of Doud's background, previous roles, etc.[~5:00] Doud shares what's new in Washington D.C. in the past few months since the new administration took office[~5:55] A comparison between the two Trump administrations[~7:25] About the new Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins[~9:25] The biggest changes between the Biden administration and new Trump administration and how it is affecting dairy[~14:25] Waters of the United States (WOTUS)[~15:49] Immigration[~18:25] Renewing the tax code[~20:35] When Doud expects to have a new farm bill[~23:05] How changes in Senate Ag Committee leadership may impact dairy[~24:15] Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) reform[~26:00] Trade, tariffs and USMCA[~35:05] What's new at NMPF: Redesigned CWT program – the NEXT program, FARM Program renewal[~37:10] Impacts of tariffs in the short term[~39:15] Other things NMPF is working on[~40:20] Dairy economics in 2025[~43:35] Doud's vision for the future at NMPF[~47:30] Highlights from his first year at NMPF[~49:40] What excites Doud most about dairy policy[~50:35] Rapid-fire questions Learn more about NMPF programs at www.nmpf.org. Email Gregg Doud at gdoud@nmpf.org.

On this week's edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Bird Flu has been the top story—not just here in Indiana, but in Washington, D.C.—as your lawmakers and ag leaders work to find solutions to stop the outbreak. C.J. Miller reports on the $1 billion plan announced by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins to lower egg prices, stop the spread of Bird Flu, and protect U.S. poultry producers. You'll also hear from Rose Acre Farms CEO Tony Wesner. He testified this past week before the Senate Ag Committee and encouraged the ag community to implement Bird Flu vaccines as part of the protocol to stop the virus. You'll also hear a preview of Commodity Classic, which is kicking off Sunday in Denver. Eric Pfeiffer chats with Dubois County farmer J.R. Roesner, who is on the board of the National Corn Growers Association, about the huge trade show that runs through Tuesday. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews Friday's grain markets. All that and much more are part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

Tony Wesner is CEO and chairman of the board at Rose Acre Farms. He joins us to discuss dealing with avian influenze and testifying before the Senate Ag Committee about this destructive illness affecting all U.S. agriculture. Then we continue with the Free-for-all with Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and Tyne Morgan of U.S. Farm Report, who shares details of a conversation she just had with USDA Secretary Rollins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*The new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture was back in Texas this week to address the avian influenza outbreak.  *A Texan will testify before the Senate Ag Committee in Washington this week.  *Texas farmers produced more than $19 million worth of cucumbers last year.  *Cotton production is falling in Texas because it isn't a profitable crop to grow.*Planting time is getting near in the Texas High Plains.  *New tariffs are expected to go into effect next month.  *Growth implants in young calves are an underutilized technology.  *Planters are rolling in South Texas.  *Beef on dairy cross cattle are more susceptible to liver abscesses in the feedlot. 

On Wednesday's AOA, we started the show with a recap of the February WASDE report and market perspective with DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with National Farmers Union President Rob Larew about his testimony in front of the Senate Ag Committee last week, M-COOL reintroduction, USDA funding freezes and a preview of the 123rd NFU Convention this March in Oklahoma City, OK. In Segment Three, we talk about rising egg prices and how shifting consumer demand is playing a role along with H5N1 issues. Brian Earnest, lead animal protein economist with CoBank, joins us to discuss. Then we close the show in Segment Four listening to a conversation from last week's CattleCon with Kevin Good, VP of Market Analysis at CattleFax.

Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: President Trump's pick to be the next ag secretary goes before the Senate Ag Committee. We'll have the latest on what was said at her nomination hearing. Plus, the latest on the impact historic snowfall is having on grain movements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday's AOA, we kicked off the show with perspective on this week's grain market rally and the continued hot cattle market with Chris Robinson of Robinson Ag Marketing. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with National Sorghum Producers CEO Tim Lust about his recent India trip, the new administration, Farm Bill timeline and more. In Segment Three, we talk about the Senate hearing for EPA nominee Lee Zeldin, 45Z/SAF and the Farm To Fly Act reintroduction as well as the latest on the Deere/FTC lawsuit with DTN Environmental Editor, Todd Neeley. We close the show in Segment Four with highlights from USDA nominee Brooke Rollins hearing before the Senate Ag Committee on Thursday and more news headlines.

*Solar grazing offers big opportunities for Texas sheep producers.  *Texas peanut production was up last year.  *Another cheese manufacturing facility is now open in Lubbock.*Strengthening margins is the purpose of the Master Marketer program.  *U.S. Agriculture Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins will get her hearing before the Senate Ag Committee this week.  *U.S. wheat faces several domestic marketing challenges.  *The new year brings changes and challenges. *Antibiotic resistance is a serious problem in both animal and human medicine.  

*Animal agriculture was on the ballot last month.  *A Texas A&M Aggie could be the next chief economist for the Senate Ag Committee.   *The Texas wheat crop is really popping in areas with rainfall.*There are a lot of educational events for farmers and ranchers coming up in the next few weeks.  *Officials from the U.S. and Mexico continue working to prevent the spread of New World screwworms.  *2024 was a challenging year to grow corn here in Texas and around the country.  *Some areas of Texas can get severe winter weather that kills warm season grasses.*Clostridial infections are common in young calves.  

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at this week's market action and whether or not the funds are back in control of the grains as we talk with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we look at the latest surrounding 45Z tax credit guidance, the Summit Carbon pipeline project and more with DTN Environmental Editor, Todd Neeley. In Segment Three, we get an update on the Farm Bill, economic assistance for farmers and more with the Ranking Member on the Senate Ag Committee, Senator John Boozman (R-AR). Then we close the show with a conversation from the 2024 NAFB Convention with Robert White from the Renewable Fuels Association.

*This has been an average year for feedlot profitability.  *The finalists have been named for this year's Outstanding Young Farmer and Rancher competition.  *The U.S. and Mexico continue to work together on the screwworm situation.*Agriculture in the Texas High Plains is evolving.  *The top ranking Republican on the Senate Ag Committee is urging congress to approve emergency assistance for farmers.  *Beef exports add value for Texas cattle producers.  *The dry weather continues in the Central Texas Blacklands region.  *It's the time of year to watch for prussic acid poisoning in cattle.  

Now that the votes are counted, what do the 2024 election results mean for the future of agriculture? In this timely episode of The Water Table podcast, Jamie sits down with former Congressman Collin Peterson for a conversation about how the next four years may impact farmers, drainage contractors, and other folks in the industry. Chapters & Episode Topics:00:00   Today on The Water Table podcast01:20   Votes are in– now what?02:10   Will there be a farm bill?03:00   Hurricanes, disaster relief and more04:00   It will be an extension…05:30   The old farm bill covers it.06:20   Why is CRP closed?08:00   What about the turnover on the Senate Ag Committee?10:22   New Secretary of Agriculture11:18   A mandate12:00   What about RFK Jr.?12:45   The DOGE Committee13:15   The farm vote14:00   Who will chair Ag in the house?15:05   It's all speculation16:15   The election didn't surprise…17:30   The script has flipped in rural America18:46   Are taxes the bigger issue?20:10   Get ahold of the deficit22:00   Making a difference22:30   Changes are coming on the Ag committee23:29   Next governor of Minnesota?25:00   The politics of it all26:50   Hoping for changes in water rules…Related Content: Episode #28: The Midwest Council On Agriculture Episode #42: How the War in Ukraine Could Impact Agriculture Find us on social media! Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify Visit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.

We catch up with John Newton, former Senate Ag Committee economist and now executive head at Terrain, about the Farm Bill and other topics. The Iowa Cattlemen's Association has a live webinar coming up on September 30 on EID tag requirements. We speak with CEO Bryan Whaley about the details and other issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Both planting and harvest are underway in South Texas.  *Registration is open for the Texas New Fruit Growers Conference.   *A Missouri judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing large crop seed and input companies of price fixing.  *It's been dry lately in the Texas High Plains, but the weekend brought rain to many areas. *The Senate Ag Committee ranking member is calling on Congress to provide emergency assistance to farmers.  *Farming is a dangerous occupation. *For more than 40 years, the American Farm Bureau Federation has asked every presidential candidate for their stance on agricultural issues. *The TMJ joint can lead to decreased performance of a horse.  

*Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening recently reiterated the organization's commitment to national security in a hearing on foreign ownership of Texas land. *Grazing availability and market conditions drive cattle herd capacity.*A South Texas hay producer focuses on protein quality in forage for his customers.*Members of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee are calling are USDA to fix the disclosure process for foreign-owned farmland in the U.S.*Hot and dry conditions stress both plants and humans.*Copper is required in a sheep's diet, but too much can be toxic.