October 3, 2025: Government Shutdown Impacts on Agriculture, World Dairy Expo Highlights

This week’s agriculture news covers the impact of the government shutdown on agriculture and the latest updates in soybeans, including a discussion on toxins in dairy nutrition. This week’s agriculture news covers the uncertainty surrounding the government shutdown and its impact on the industry, Corteva’s decision to split into two companies, new investments aimed at boosting soybean export capacity, and the rise in farm bankruptcies. Other highlights include the approval of the first drug to treat and prevent New World screwworm, a major ag equipment company appealing a right-to-repair lawsuit, and coverage from World Dairy Expo from discussions on the Federal Milk Marketing Order and attendee perspectives are on this week’s episode. This week’s episode also takes us to World Dairy Expo for a conversation with Aldo Rossi, DVM, director of veterinary services at Amlan International. He shares how a holistic gut-health approach can improve cow comfort and long-term animal performance. The discussion highlights why single-toxin strategies may not be enough when addressing risks in dairy nutrition. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!