May 23, 2025: Potential Trade Shifts, and Innovation in Equipment Management

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 producer survey and launching an initiative aimed at supporting family farms. We also discuss a proposed shipping bill that could benefit small craft beer and wine producers, signs of progress in United States and China trade negotiations and the return of a crop disease. Plus, data highlights shifting financial trends for farmers in the Midwest. In this week’s interview, Tracey Wiedmeyer shares how Gripp is transforming farm operations by streamlining equipment management. We discuss how the company began, how the software uses a QR code and what feedback they have received from farmers to bankers. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!