AgDay Podcast

AgDay 10/06/26

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,

AgDay 10/05/26

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 exce

AgDay 10/02/26

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 S

AgDay 10/01/26

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 specia

AgDay 09/30/26

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 b

AgDay 09/29/26

Details on the deal with China released: China did cut the 10% reciprocal tariffs on all ag goods, even soybean products like meal and oil. However, soybeans were notably

AgDay 09/28/26

Farmers in the Southwestern U.S. devasted by record heat and drought this season are finally seeing a change in the weather pattern. While this year's crop is a disaster,

AgDay 09/25/26

President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. with a lot of fanfare. The real question is what's being decided underneath the pomp and circumst

AgDay 09/24/26

While harvest pace nationally was ahead of average this week at 13% on corn and 12% on soybeans, it doesn't tell the whole story. Currently farmers in the Southern Midwes

AgDay 09/23/26

The markets are watching the U.S. China Summit, plus President Trump's meetings with Ukraine President Zelensky and Iran officials with hopes of an end to both the Iran a

AgDay 09/22/26

With U.S. average price for diesel a record $6.51 on Monday, Congress and the administration are feverishly looking at ways to provide relief. Lawmakers have floated idea

AgDay 09/21/26

All eyes are on the outcome of the U.S.-China Summit this week and an extension of the one-year trade truce. Market sources say this Summit represents one of the tougher

AgDay 09/18/26

The cattle industry is dealing with an aging ownership base, not enough skilled help and questions about who's next in line to take over the operation. The generational g

AgDay 09/17/26

Diesel prices have hit record highs every day for more than a week. The timing couldn't be worse for farmers with harvest ramping up.   See omnystudio.com/listener for p

AgDay 09/16/26

The loss of 3,000 head of packing capacity at the Joslin, Illinois, plant along with the other plants that have closed this year is taking away producers most important t

AgDay 09/15/26

The latest State of the Beef Industry insights reveal a rare paradox for U.S. beef producers: Historic profitability and strong demand are clashing with persistent drough

AgDay 09/14/26

USDA did confirm lower corn yields in the September WASDE but there were no big fireworks as it was in line with expectations and largely priced in. Michelle Rook reports

AgDay 09/11/26

Brother and Daughter of Pilot who Died on 9-11 Remember Him in the Place He Loved Best: On the Farm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AgDay 09/10/26

President Donald Trump has escalated the trade war against Canada. He is now directing GSA and USTR to take $50 billion worth of Canadian goods off the market. Michelle R

AgDay 09/09/26

Cattle producers are trying to make sense of two executive orders from the President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.