Ag News Daily

Ag News Daily

Your daily dose of agriculturally related news, commodity markets, discussions with folks in the industry, and more!

Episodes

July 18, 2025
In this week’s episode, we break down a wave of trade developments and new ag policy. In the news, data shows U.S. farm bankruptcies in early 2025 have already exceeded last year’s total. We also break down key international trade moves, including a new U.S. and Indonesia agreement and proposed tariffs involving Russia, the EU, Mexico and others. The U.S. formally withdraws from the Tomato Suspension Agreement, reinstating duties o...
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In this week’s episode, we cover major USDA updates, including a new farm security initiative and the appointment of Stephen Vaden as USDA Deputy Secretary. We also take a closer look at the closure of southern ports following a New World Screwworm outbreak. In the headlines, a screwworm outbreak near the Mexico border halted livestock imports and delayed key port reopenings as both the U.S. and Mexico invest millions in containmen...
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This week’s episode dives into trade updates, Supreme Court decisions, crop progress and food safety tips for your outdoor barbecues for the Fourth of July and this summer. This week’s news includes a closer look at the Senate’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill and two key Supreme Court rulings that may impact agriculture. We also cover major trade developments, including a new agreement with Vietnam, the USDA’s phased reopeni...
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This week’s episode covers the latest agriculture news including weather, trade, market reports and crop protection planning. Agriculture news this week includes updates on the House and Senate GOP’s budget reconciliation bill, which is raising concerns within the sustainable aviation fuel industry. We also provide a trade update, including an overview of year-to-date losses, the impact of recent U.S. military strikes on the oil ...
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In this week’s episode, we explore the USDA’s new solution to combat the New World Screwworm, break down the EPA’s latest Renewable Fuel Standard and sit down with a soybean crusher who shares how he got his start in the biodiesel industry. In the news, President Trump halts immigration raids on farms and food plants after pushback from ag groups. An Indiana equipment dealer faces 17 felony charges in a $750,000 farm fraud case. W...
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This week’s episode covers Iowa’s pipeline veto, a federal judge ruling John Deere must face an FTC lawsuit and we introduce Jacie Ambrose as our new intern! At the forefront of the news, Iowa Governor Reynolds vetoes a bill that would have limited eminent domain for carbon pipelines, igniting debate over landowner rights. John Deere faces an FTC lawsuit over right-to-repair restrictions and USDA budget cuts threaten conservation p...
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This week’s episode covers new steel and aluminum tariffs, trade developments, and an inside look at the clean fuels sector. In the news: U.S. and India trade talks may boost ag exports, the USDA leads a trade mission to Peru and Iowa signs an $800 million grain deal with Vietnam. We also cover rising steel and aluminum prices from new tariffs, biodiesel market uncertainty, and a new mentorship program for young corn farmers. Trade...
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Many stories and an interview discussing the U.S. livestock industry in this week’s episode, along with ag policy, crop conditions and market news. Agriculture news this week includes weekly crop, weather and market updates in addition to several top agriculture related headlines. On the ag policy front, hundreds of agricultural groups have sent a letter urging Congress to pass legislation that would protect access to key pesticide...
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This week’s episode covers USDA related news, trade conversations happening between the United States and China and an interview with Tracey Wiedmeyer, CEO and Co-Founder of Gripp, a platform connecting the lifespan of equipment on the farm to a log of information. Agriculture news this week includes federal updates, new policy changes and emerging challenges in the agricultural industry. The USDA is rolling out its annual national...
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Summer weather hits early as farmers push ahead with planting. We cover rapid planting pace, the USDA’s emergency livestock border closure over Screwworm concerns, and a major new U.S.-UK trade deal. Plus, ransomware attacks on the rise for U.S. agriculture, the House proposes significant SNAP cuts, and the 45Z biofuels tax credit may receive a four-year extension. Then we sit down with Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewa...
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This week’s episode includes coverage from our team in Washington D.C. and an interview with an entrepreneur with over ten years in the soil health business. Our D.C. coverage includes insights and quotes from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt, and USDA Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey. Topics include recent U.S. trade wins, the latest developments on the ...
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This week’s episode covers the latest in agriculture including recent EPA announcements, updates in ag policy and an interview with a Nebraska beef producer who is selling direct to consumer. Agriculture news this week includes the EPA issuing an emergency waiver allowing nationwide sales of E15 fuel during the summer months. The agency also announced its final insecticide strategy. In other headlines, charges have been dropped ag...
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This week’s agriculture news includes a newly released report showing an increase in farm bankruptcies, an update on California’s Proposition 12 and sources indicating that the House Agriculture Committee is aiming for early May to mark up its portion of the president’s party-line bill. We also take a look at what may be next for Summit Carbon Solutions, along with global agriculture developments in Vietnam, Argentina and the cotto...
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Covering the latest in agriculture, this week’s episode shares what you need to know in agriculture policy and a look into the future innovations in soybean seed development. Agriculture news this week includes updates from the USDA, which plans to cut funding across various programs and widespread office closures with a potential to close its Washington D.C. headquarters. Additionally, the USDA has officially canceled the Partner...
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In this week’s episode, we report on current weather patterns, focusing on excessive rainfall and its impact on spring planting conditions. We also break down the top agriculture headlines from the week. Agriculture news this week includes the widespread and intense flooding across the southern Midwest. AccuWeather estimates the damage from the extreme rainfall could total up to $90 billion. Other news includes the season’s first U...
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This week’s episode covers the latest in agriculture news, what we are seeing with tariffs on agriculture-related goods and an interview discussing a source of nitrogen possibility for crop growers. Agriculture news this week includes the USDA’s recent planting intentions report and early planting progress in Texas. We also discuss a market report projecting the adjuvant industry to grow by 14% from 2024 to 2032 and the latest Purd...
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In this week’s episode, we dive into the latest agriculture policy news including recently announced released funding, a new biofuel policy and an executive order signed by President Trump aimed at boosting domestic mineral production in addition to an interview discussing more about biologicals. This week’s ag news cover updates from the USDA on the hog and cattle industries, calls from agricultural groups for shipping exemptions ...
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This week’s episode covers the latest in agriculture, including updates on egg news, tariffs, and a special National Ag Week interview with former Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, now CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation. We also dive into USDA’s recent decision to streamline U.S. pork and poultry processing, along with the latest weather and market updates. In our first interview, Tom Vilsack shares his insights on the curr...
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In this week’s episode, hear the latest agriculture news and two in-depth interviews from agricultural market trends and another with an inside look at a Farmers Business Network (FBN) distribution facility. This week’s ag news covers the latest on tariffs affecting the agricultural industry, a new report showing a continued decline in U.S. tractor and combine sales, a South Dakota bill aimed at eliminating eminent domain, growing ...
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In this week’s episode, tune in for our on-site coverage of the 2025 Commodity Classic, a trade show and convention bringing together farmers nationwide. From an in-depth interview with Helena representatives on legislative impacts and a newly introduced post-emergence adjuvant to the latest top ag headlines, Ag News Daily has it all. This week’s headlines include an update on tariffs, the USDA’s decision to close 59 Farm Service A...
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