Ag News Daily

There's lots going on in the world of ag this week and lots of other things we're keeping an eye on. Today, we had Ted Seifried joining us for another guest host and had him help us work through all things markets.

Big news coming in all directions today from the trade talks with China. We were also able to sit down with Wayne Fredricks and find out what he does to practice conservation on his farming operation.

Lots of news coming in out our radar to end this crazy week. Many different things happening in Washington, China, and Europe but we really focus on the Green New Deal with Brandi Buzzard.

With the Green Deal decisions fast approaching, sustainability and livestock in the environment is a hot topic in the media. Today, we sit down with Dr. Sara Place of the National Cattleman's Beef Association and dig deep into cattle in the environment.

Looks like more snow in the forecast this week and even a record snow fall on Wednesday. While we are keeping our minds off of the snow, Delaney was able to sit down and find out all about Automed with David Edwards, today.

We are joined by Caleb Hamer as a guest host on today's FriYAY episode. We were also able to sit down with Reed Burres and find out about his experience in Peru.

Happy Valentine's Day! Looks like a lot of movement happening in Congress in these next couple of months with the FDA Bill, E-15 ruling, Farm Bill, U.S. MCA Agreement, and, still, the budget discussion. Today, we were able to sit down with Monty Malone and find out what may happen with weather and tips and tricks as a grower for the 2019 growing season.

A bull sold for $1.5 million, the trade talks in China are gaining ground, and Abraham Lincoln's land sold for $10,000 an acre. We were also able to catch up with some folks from Titan Tire in Des Moines, Iowa about what works and what doesn't.

The world of technology is forever changing and even at an alarming rate, especially in the agriculture industry. Mike talks with Adam Gittins from HTS Ag about the new technology they are working on.

It looks as though the markets are doing better today but have definitely taken a hit as the impending government shutdown once again comes into play this week. Trump is still looking for that boarder wall, but take your mind off of it with an interview from Brian Grossman for #MarketMonday.

Getting insights on trade isn't always easy, but with a guest host like Natalina Sents from "Successful Farming" it makes it that much easier. We were also able to sit down with Chase De Coite and Dr. Doug Ensley from the NCBA Convention in New Orleans.

Madison joins the podcast, today, with Delaney and get a deeper look into a study done by U.S. Meat Export Federation.

Delaney flies solo today with two veterinarians from Zoetis and finding how they are helping farmers properly distribute vaccines.

Today is all about beef for dinner. Delaney sits down with Alisa Harrison and finds out about the new software for finding information on cooking beef, nutrition facts, and finding recipes for beef.

Thank goodness the polar vortex has come and gone! In today's episode, we were able to sit down with Steve Freed from ADM Investor Services and get his take on past, present, and future markets.

Delaney is still in New Orleans and was able to catch up with a wagyu beef producer for a great FriYAY episode.

Delaney travels all the way to New Orleans for NCBA while Mike is stuck in the arctic temperatures of Iowa. Today, we were able to sit down with Ted McDonald and talk markets and, even, speak with Kevin Ross and Gary Porter from the National Corn Grower's Association Delegation.

Mike was able to catch Secretary Naig and Kelly Niewenhuis and talk renewable energy at the Iowa Power and Farming Show in Des Moines, Iowa.

As the cold sets in make sure to bundle up and avoid staying outside for long periods of time. Mike was able to sit down with Jim Heneghan from Grow Intelligence on this frosty #TechTuesday.

Looks like a large cold front is going to hit the midwest this week, but, even in the cold, the podcast will continue! Mike sits down with Tommy Grisafi to talk about the markets.

Looks like a large cold front is going to hit the midwest this week, but, even in the cold, the podcast will continue! Mike sits down with Tommy Grisafi to talk about the markets.

A possible government opening, a whole lotta of snow, and Delaney back on the podcast! Mike, also, travels to the Quad Cities Farm Show again to speak with John Hansen and find out all the details about Maschio Industries.

Mike gets to fly solo again to the Quad City Farm Show, today, and speaks with Clint Endress about precision planting.

Mike gets to fly solo again to the Quad City Farm Show, today, and speaks with Clint Endress about precision planting.

Mike stands alone in today's episode and gets the run down of this past year's planting season with Matt Greenout from Minnesota.

Mike and Delaney were able to sit down with Jenna Rodriguez from Ceres Imaging and learn all about aerial imaging and how farmers are implementing this new technology on their operations.

Lots of snow in the midwest and along the east coast predicted for this weekend. And, while there may be some movement in the House, the shutdown is still holding steady. Also, Duane Steenhoek and Tim Meyer from the Iowa Cattlemen's Association sit down with Delaney.

As the shut down continues, Delaney travels to Georgia while Mike is stuck in Iowa and waiting on the incoming snow. We were also able to sit down with Dr. Patrick Biggs about the color and importance of eggs!

Our intern, Madison, joins Mike on the podcast, today, and was even able to share her thoughts on the latest news in agriculture and even women in agriculture. All while speaking with Ed Beaman about the scoop on the U.S. Soybean Export Council.

We have another #TechTuesday here with a whole lot of news and some discussion on recent advancements in the BioTechnology world with an interview from Chad Snipes.

Today is another #MarketMonday where we sit down with Naomi Blohm!

Well it's finally Friday! Snow is moving in to much of the great plains and midwest, and many farmers will firing up their tractors to put them in snow removal duty - so we thought we'd check in with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and see how farm machinery sales went in 2018 and we'll look ahead to 2019 with Curt Blades, their senior vice president of ag machinery for the group.

Today, we discussed the change in Iowa's Ag Gag Law, USDA plan to buy meat, government shutdown continues, and Delaney talks about cheese. We also were able to catch up with our new intern from Iowa State University, Madison Honkomp.

News continues to be slow as the government shutdown lags on into its 19th day. However, Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that MFP payment signup deadline will be extended in light of the shutdown. US-China negotiations continue to be fairly tight-lipped but the Chinese did release a statement saying they were going to continue increasing importing US agricultural products. On such news, the S&P 500 index continued its 4th day increase. Finally, tune in to hear Ray Bohacz, also known as the Hot Rod Farmer, discussing how he got his start in the industry and has become a prominent technical equipment writer for his own site, Successful Farming, and others.

Lots of news today on the tech front as China makes some overtures to the US and Canada and India's Supreme Court upholds crop patents.For our TechTuesday interview, we talk with Dr. Paul South from the USDA-ARS about research he has been working on in helping plants overcome an issue with how they process carbon dioxide; and what that research might mean for food production in the future

Trade talks begin today in China and tomorrow in D.C. so trade news is running the headlines today! China is back in the soybean market, and the EU is publishing some impressive soybean import statsWe'll learn if any of that news is turning in to dollars for growers by talking to our cash grains expert, Angie Setzer @GoddessofGrain on Twitter

Well folks, it's the first Friday of 2019! Only 51 more work weeks until it's 2020 already! For today's episode, Mike and Delaney chat about today's employment report release, an update on the Chinese spread of African Swine Fever, and a little more detail on the recent decision to allow US rice in to China.Plus, Brian Allmer from the BARN has today's interview with Clint Mefford from the Angus Assoc. about the upcoming events at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. Have a great weekend!

Our good friend and resident weather guru Ed Vallee from Vallee Weather Consulting joins us today to talk through what to expect this month weather-wise. We look at both North and South American weather forecasts today - might be some surprises in store!Plus, who's feeding the zoo animals?!? Delaney has some hard hitting zoology news for us today, in additional to the usual shinanigans from Washington D.C.

Happy New Year everybody! Today we've got a lot of news out of South America, updates on the trade front with China, and a move to the upside in the soybean market.Plus, Mike has a conversation with Ron Wulfkuhle, the Head of Genetics and Seed at Farmers Business Network about the offerings they have for the upcoming year and how they are planning to disrupt the seed industry. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

Farm Bill authorizes more ag trade with Cuba, another case of corruption in Brazil involving JBS and Government shutdown is a possibility.Lucas Strom of Farmers Business Network discusses the new health insurance program being offered by Farmers Business Network.

As funding is still waiting to be passed in DC a government shutdown looms on the horizon, John Deere has recently announced a startup collaboration project for ag tech companies, oil prices have hit an 18 month low, Japan is just 2 weeks away from lowering beef tariffs on countries engaged in the CPTPP, and China has bought another small purchase of US soybeans. Derrick Josi , a dairy farmer from Oregon and ag advocate, joins for today's episode.

Signing of the Farm Bill on the horizon, Congress is working on a short-term funding bill, and Exxon Mobil gets a small refinery waiver. Josh Sewell of Taxpayers for Common Sense joins to discuss the Farm Bill.

President Trump approves the second round of MFP payments for producers, confirmation on the wires that China has purchased another shipment of an unknown amount of US soybeans, updates from across the livestock industry related to health and disease, and the Farm Bill may be signed into law as early as Thursday by President Trump.Joe Dales Vice President and Cofounder of farms.com joins for today's #TechTuesday interview.

Secretary Perdue meets with President Trump about the second tranche of MFP payments, and the latest on trade with the EU and the Farm Bill.Ted Seifried from the Zaner Group joins for today's #MarketMonday episode.

Iowa farmland value decreasing USDA launching a rural broadband program and Brazil not expecting any changes if China removes their tariffs on US soy.Michael Dolch of the Iowa Soybean Association joins to discuss the Farm Bill and the second MFP payment.

More information about the Farm Bill while the cultured meat industry might be growing.High Ground Dairy's Director of Operations Alyssa Badger joins today to talk about dairy markets.

In the news today: a honeybee vaccine is on the horizon, China purchases soybeans from the US, Syngenta lawsuit finally paying out, and a report talks about increased soybean crushing capacity over the next three years. David Miller of the Iowa Farm Bureau joins to discuss world trade insights.

It's a little late today, but that's because we had an 807 page Farm Bill drop today that we had to read! Just kidding, we haven't read it, but we do have some important points to discuss. Also, there may be a new focus coming on child labor in agriculture with a new report from the Government Accountability Office.Plus, it's #TechTuesday and Delaney brings us a conversation with Michael Ott from Rantizo, a young company utilizing drones for herbicide application. Be sure to subscribe!