AgDay Podcast
On the air for more than a quarter century, AgDay, each weekday morning for one half hour, covers all aspects of the country experience. Along with providing the nation’s farmers and ranchers with the latest news, weather and business headlines, AgDay reaches out to EVERY household telling the fascinating story of American agriculture. From amber waves of grain in Kansas to a sea of cotton in the Delta…from the bountiful orchards of Florida to the cranberry bogs of Wisconsin…AgDay covers the people and places responsible for the agri-products that make America a special place to raise a family and make a living. “The Country Experience” — the nation’s only syndicated daily television program focused on agriculture and rural America.
Episodes
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service says a processing error in its September Crop Production Report resulted in inaccurate corn ear counts and yield estimates for Nebraska and Kansas. The issue also led to a slight adjustment in the national corn yield estimate. However, USDA maintains the October report is accurate.
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U.S. government assistance to farmers is expected to reach a record $55.4 billion in 2026 as producers continue to feel the impact of tariffs and elevated input costs tied to global conflicts. That total includes the new $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program. And it appears Congress may not be finished providing support.
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The White House administration rolls out a $1.3 billion investment to shore up America’s fertilizer industry, plus a case of New World Screwworm is discovered in an elk on a game ranch in Texas.
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Farm Journal continues its look at Ag Vote 2026 with a preview focusing on the prominent voices for agriculture wrapping up their tenure in Congress. Plus, we take a look at a new USDA initiative that addresses the cash cattle market.
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While on the midterm campaign trail in Kansas, the President said USDA would provide relief to farmers squeezed by soaring diesel prices. USDA will tap into Commodity Credit Corporation funds for the Harvest Fuel Relief Program, and it will be similar to the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program.
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Diesel prices remain persistently high, with the national average on Monday at $6.32, according to AAA, down just over 20 cents from the record high of $6.53 set on Sept. 22. Despite efforts by the Trump administration to lower prices for farmers, they’ve seen little relief.
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We are two weeks away from the mid-term elections and agriculture has plenty at stake. From the cost of fuel and fertilizer to the future of the farm bill, tariffs and trade, the agenda for the next couple of years Is packed with important items. Clinton Griffiths is following who represents your voice in DC as we begin our Ag Vote 2026 coverage.
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The ARC and PLC farm program payment rates for 2025 have finally been released. Farmers have been waiting since Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill for this critical $16 billion lifeline. But while relief is on the way, it may be less than expected for some.
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On Tuesday, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the release of the proposed rule, Reallocation of Additional 2025 Small Refinery Exemptions. As we reported in August, the EPA granted 29 backlogged blending waivers from 2025 but said it would preserve the Renewable Fuel Standard to avoid harming farmers.
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This week's Crop Progress Report puts the corn harvest at 33%, six percentage points behind the five-year average but a 10-point improvement from last week. Farmers in northwest Iowa saw near-record corn and soybean yields last year, and producer Matt McCarthy says early yields this fall are tracking at similar levels.
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Farmers are questioning how Nebraska's corn yield estimate jumped 11 bushels per acre from September to October, helping push the national average to a record 181.2 bushels per acre and sending corn prices sharply lower
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USDA provided a huge gut punch to the corn market on Friday with its yield forecast in the October crop production and WASDE Report.
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Yield is clearly the focus of Friday's WASDE report, especially given the impact of September's record rainfall in states such as Iowa. Average trade estimates remain somewhat conservative, and if USDA confirms those expectations, the report could disappoint the market, particularly for corn. Another key question is how USDA will account for the additional 173 million bushels of old-crop corn identified in the Quarterly Grain Stock...
September's excessive rainfall has delayed soybean harvest across the western Corn Belt. Iowa is running 33% behind normal, while Nebraska is lagging by 25%. The wet conditions may be trimming yields and contributing to quality issues, creating additional harvest complications and marketing challenges for growers.
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The president’s executive order on emergency tax relief for diesel fuel eases restrictions on the use of red-dyed diesel, which is exempt from the federal excise tax, in on-road vehicles without penalty. The move is expected to lower prices by an average of 24.4 cents per gallon. But how much will it really help farmers?
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There has already been some relief in diesel prices following the release of emergency diesel stocks over the next four months. While prices have at least stopped rising, it remains uncertain how much further they may fall. Additionally, many farmers secured their diesel supplies before harvest and have already paid record-high prices.
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It's not just Iowa, many areas of the western Corn Belt have been hit by record rains the last month as a result of El Nino driven weather patterns. Not only has the excessive rain delayed harvest, but farmers are also seeing standability issues and increased disease pressure which has cut yield, plus quality issues are arising in both corn and soybeans.
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While many important Titles of the farm bill were handled in the One Big Beautiful Bill there are some key titles that expired and need renewal. Chairs of the House and Senate Ag Committees are hoping to get a permanent farm bill across the finish line before year end, with some other important provisions for farmers.
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The Secretary of State stops at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. An Illinois dairy family wins a prestigious award at the Expo — and that award is extra special, as the family rallies to overcome a traumatic health injury.
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The American Soybean Association expressed disappointment that U.S. soybeans did not see the cut in China's 10% reciprocal tariffs like other ag goods. So far China has bought over half of their soybean commitments for this year. But as farmers start harvesting that crop they're counting on China's pledge to buy at least 25 million tons of U.S. soybeans annually through 2028.
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