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Could Pennycress, that pesky field weed, have the potential to be a paying cash crop for farmers? Find out in today's #TechTuesday discussion with Cris Handel from Arvegenix Inc. Today's top headlines include a new Climate and satellite data system to track yield numbers, could this be a new way to challenge the USDA? NAFTA 2.0 seems to have some pro's for poultry, dairy, and wheat producers; and President Trump's recent phone call with India over the possibility of a Free Trade Agreement. Plus more!

Happy Fri-YAY, errybody! Though it doesn't feel much like a Fri-yay for growers in the upper midwest; rain, cold temps, and a bearish quarterly grain stocks report really put a damper on the celebrations today. However, we bring the news, regardless of whether it's good or bad. And news we have! Seafood trade with China has been impacted by tariffs, Delaney updates us on the QGS report, and she brought us a talk held yesterday at the KC Outlook Forum by Gregg Doud, Underecretary of Agriculture, and his focus is on trade. He outlines some of the opportunities and challenges facing this administration with regard to trade. Be sure to subscribe, and over the weekend go back and listen to all of the great past episodes!

Happy Thursday everyone; Delaney is down in Kansas City today covering the KC Ag Outlook Forum and will be bringing us more updates from that tomorrow. In the meantime, I have a quick cut of Bill Northey's address wherein he discusses how the Market Facilitation program was designed. We also have an update from reporter Bruce Gaarder with Darcy Maulsby, an author, farmer, and storyteller, about how to best get the story of modern agriculture out to the people who buy our stuff.

Trade dominates today's headlines with the official announcement that the US and Japan are opening the gate to Bilateral trade talks, NAFTA or rather Mexico-US trade text will be released Friday, and is looking to expand some market access into China in the wake of US trade tensions. The Farm Bill is also top of mind for many as expiration nears this coming Sunday. For today's conversation, we are livening things up a bit and talking with Aaron Steele one of the founders of Goats on the Go, a goat grazing business, and their future expansions into the retail and meat industry.

On today's #TechTuesday we are talking specifically Irish technology that Delaney got to see during her trip last week. The two companies featured today are DeadDock, a company working to transform how herbicides are applied on Dock weeds; and Fresh Graze, a young tech company working to improve grazing management practices. Top news for the day includes new remarks and concerns from the WTO about the USDA Assistance package and what that means for the world markets; continued rollbacks on WOTUS, and a 24 hour strike happening in Argentina. What could that mean for the markets and more? We will find out later this week!

Well, it sure seems like #Harvest18 is underway across much of the Midwest, so it's a great day to dig in to recent market movements with our friend from north of the boarder, Matthew Pot, author of the Grain Perspectives newsletter. We chat a bit about NAFTA and the changing flow of soybean trade globally, and take a look at the months ahead for corn, soybean, and wheat growers.Also, President Trump plans to sign the renegotiated Korea-US Free Trade Agreement today, crude oil prices looks to be on a continued upswing, and Delaney runs through Friday's Cattle on Feed report from the USDA.

It's a Friday, and Delaney is back in the good ol' US of A for today's podcast! She brings up to speed on the things she learned and saw while in Ireland at the National Ploughing Championships over the last week. Some of the things were surprisingly different, others surprisingly similar. We also have a riot of trade news for today's episode - China is buying US beans again, an FTA w/ India is in the works, and the US/Mexico NAFTA replacement deal looks closer than ever. To tie in to that bit of news, we have a conversation today with Dr. Alyshia Galvez, professor at CUNY Lehman College, about her recent book "Eating NAFTA", about NAFTA's impact on the Mexican consumer. It makes for an interesting shift in the way we (Americans) typically think about trade, and our discussion could have gone on for hours! Be sure to listen over the weekend, and for those starting harvest, stay safe!

Kind of a rough episode today, everybody, and I'm sorry about that, but it's worth putting up with the crackle and pop to hear a report from Field Reporter Bruce Gaarder with Ron Lamberty about the future of E15. Delaney returns tomorrow and you'll be in good hands!

Dairy is the topic of conversation today; from Kylie Jenner putting milk on her cereal for the first time (!?!?!), to Delaney talking with Teddy Cashman from the National Dairy Council in Ireland. Also, numbers are starting to firm up from the damage in North Carolina from Hurricane Florence, and Bayer makes a move to have the California court withdraw the $289M judgement against glyphosate. Be sure to subscribe to on your favorite podcast player, GooglePlay, iTunes, or Stitcher

More tariffs in the news today; raise your hand if you're surprised... The US will put tariffs on another $200B of Chinese imports and China will retaliate with tariffs on $60B of US imports; both set to go in to effect September 24, with more to come a real possibility. Plus, Florence has moved away from North Carolina so now the agriculture industry is getting back to work and assessing damage to both crops and livestock. Nearly every acre in that state has been hit with excessive rain right before/during harvest, so it might be a bit before true damage is known.And Delaney brings us a report from the National Ploughing Championship in Ireland! Today she has our #TechTuesday interview with Brian Mulcahy, GM of HerdInsights, a dairy cow heat detection and health monitoring product.

Well, it's a Fri-YAY once again, ladies and gentlemen, and we have a conversation today that is the perfect way to kick off the weekend. Before we get chatting with Jeff Ryan from North East Iowa, however, we've got some African Swine Fever news, updates from hurricane Florence, and the commencement of another round of tariffs on Chinese goods.Once the bad stuff is out of the way, clear your palate with our chat with Jeff Ryan. We spent three hours with Jeff, checking out his spring fed water trough, rotational grazing, and seeing the Northern Iowa Community College Dairy Center; plus, we had the chance to discuss the foray in to shrimp production that he and his wife Sherrill spent several years developing. Fascinating guy, with great stories!

AND road trip comes to its end with this 70 mile an hour podcast coming at you hot from I-80! USDA unveils a couple of big pieces of news, bioengineered food may finally have a ruling, and meat exports in the news! Plus a great conversation with SD row crop farmer Keith Alverson.

And the road trip continues! Today we've traveled from Clear Lake, Iowa to Dubuque, Iowa with stops along the way with cattle and corn producer Jeff Ryan, Pioneer rep, corn and hog guy Mitch Hemesath, and surprise visitor Paul Hunter! Busy day, but we caught up with Paul at Decorah's own Whippie Dip and ate ice cream and talked issues of the day. Ted Seifried joined to dig in to today's somewhat surprising USDA WASDE report which moved the corn market lower, and Paul shares his farmer perspective on the ongoing trade issues and next years crop. Be sure to subscribe at your favorite source of podcasts today! iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher!

Continuing leg 2 of the Ag News Daily road trip in South Dakota, and Minnesota with the Zaner Group. Mike and Delaney chat about today's news which includes China's threat to seek the approval of retaliatory tariffs from the WTO, how the USDA formulated their assistance package numbers, the latest WOTUS news, and Hurricane Florence's potential impact on the East coast. For today's #TechTuesday interview we talk with Matt Strine from AeroVironment about their drone technology, Quantix.

The great Ag News Daily Roadtrip kicks off today! Delaney, Mike, Ted Seifried, and Matt Zaner are rolling through Eastern Colorado, visiting farmers and checking harvest progress (Other than some chopping, not a lot of corn or bean harvest underway).But, we've also got news from NAFTA, Japan and China, and the USDA, plus a conversation from the Farm Progress Show with Caleb Shleder from AGCO about the new Fendt Ideal combine that was unveiled at the show. Be sure to subscribe!

Another Fri-yay has come to the Ag News Daily podcast and we've got a slew of news to throw down today. President Trump mentions putting tariffs on everything coming from China, finding value in simplicity, and trouble in the Brazilian Presidential election.Plus, last week we had the chance to sit with our good friend Elaine Kub and catch up on crop progress in South Dakota and she introduced us to her friend, Agnes Answers! Agnes will be hosting her very own 'Ag Advice Column' in podcast form on the Global Ag Network so she tells about how that will work. Get your questions ready, ladies and gentlemen!

Lots of news on the docket today - African Swine Fever outbreaks continue to be reported in China, the US and Canada have made "positive progress" in their trade talks, Farm Bill discussions kicked off in earnest and we want to hear from growers what the Trade Assistance Package sign up looks like!Plus, we've got an update from field reporter Bruce Gaarder with retiring Nebraska Ethanol Board administrator Todd Sneller, and an interview from the Farm Progress Show w/ Ben Dillon, founder of Tribine

Breaking news! Rain continues to fall across the corn belt! Just kidding, that's been the same old news since Friday. We do, however, have a news update on the Farm Bill conference committee and a new hire at the EPA; plus, a potential path to stability for the government of Argentina.And, wheat harvest is wrapping up with corn and bean harvests soon to be underway, so we checked in with a few agronomists while at the Farm Progress Show last week to hear how this year has performed and what growers are thinking about next year. Jeremy Miner is from Kruger Seeds and Brent Wilson is from Pioneer. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher!

Mark Qual from Qual Dairy joins for today's #TechTuesday episode to discuss their robotic dairy system. In the news today includes NAFTA talks, farmer assistance package, and tariff impacts.

Happy Fri-YAY y'all! We're ending the week on a fun note by talking to the hosts of another podcast joining the Global Ag Network - Angie Setzer, Karen Corrigan, and Jennifer Campbell! They are the voices behind the Girls Talk Ag podcast and today we chat about why they decided to create a podcast, what their life is like as moms and ag professionals, and some of the fun things they've encountered on their journey. We also hit some not-as-much-fun-news as farm income is predicted to drop again this year and a NAFTA signing by the end of today is looking less and less likely. But it's worth listening anyway, and subscribing any place you get podcasts!

A third and final great day at the Farm Progress Show 2018! Yesterday we had the chance to catch Secretary Sonny Perdue during and after his talk to the attendees at the show here and Boone and he did address several issues that farmers have been talking quite a bit about recently - WOTUS, NAFTA, and ethanol to name a few and we have a few of his clips to play today. We also snagged a little time with Iowa farmer and NCGA board member Kevin Ross for his thoughts on the administration and current goings-on in the world of agriculture; and we got to spend more time with our friends at Camso talking high speed tracks for road travel and remanufactured tracks for growers looking for a lower cost replacement option!

Second day of the Farm Progress Show was a little less wet than day one! No heavy rain, just heavy traffic and lots of new products on display. Today we caught up with cattle feeder and hauler Kurt Dallmeyer and talked about the cattle industry and the ELD mandate reprieve. We also had a second conversation with Martin from Camso about the differences of tracks versus tires under heavy equipment. We even have a special guest appearance by Iowa farmer Ted Hamer!

Live from the Farm Progress 2018 show today getting a little rain! Ag News Daily is powered today by sponsor Camso- tune in to find out how tracks are becoming the new trend in the equipment industry!

Lots of headlines today! The two big ones, at least for agriculture, are a) agreement on a deal between the U.S. and Mexico on the sticking points that were slowing down NAFTA talks, and b) USDA released the details of the $12 billion farmer aid package. We'll cover both plus a few other stories on the radar.Then, we're joined by friend of the podcast and noted market analyst Darin Newsom, and we take a look at what technical signals are being sent by these markets. (Hint: it might not be great). So tune in now and subscribe on your favorite source for podcasts!

Lots of news today about how there isn't any news! Strange day. No news on NAFTA, discussions ongoing over the weekend; no news on the $12 Billion 'bailout' plan; and no new news from the Fed, rates will continue to climb slowly.But, we did get some news out of Mexico earlier this summer about a very unique variety of corn that appears to be able to be its own source of nitrogen! We'll talk with one of the researchers looking in to this variety about how it works, and what it might mean for the future of grain production!Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast source, or bookmark the website and stream daily from there!

Well, trade continues to grab a bunch of headlines. Today, it's more chatter on NAFTA being 'close' to finished with Mexico; Canada requesting to sign off on any US/Mexico agreements, and the $16 Billion dollars of tariffs and countertariffs went in to place between the US and China.We also had the chance to catch up with Ted Seifried who has been traveling along the Western Leg of the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour, and he fills us in on what he's noticed in the field.

Clay Conry, host of the Working Cows Podcast, shares about his experience in the podcasting world, as well as the world of Ranching. Clay is teaming up with the folks at Global Ag Network to become part of the podcasting community so be sure to tune in!

Happy Tuesday, everybody! S & P hit a record high today, but that didn't do much for the grains. Delaney and Mike talk through today's ag news and happenings, from South Africa to the USDA Farm Bailout, and then we get right to our #TechTuesday interview.This week, we're talking to Sadoc Paredes, who, along with his brothers, founded the company AgHelp that is developing ways for farm workers and employers to connect with one another and 3rd party support organizations over the web. Their app will be launching soon, and if you are having a hard time finding qualified help, be sure to tune in today!

Daniels Ag analyst Craig Turner breaks down the market moves on today's #MarketMonday podcast, and shares some very specific insight into the hog markets. Today's news is dominated by trade, WOTUS, and economic hardship in other countries.

Today is our intern Hannah Pagel's last day on the podcast and we have a great interview letting us know more about an upcoming conference in Wisconsin called, AgTech Venture Day!

Today the gang is all together to update you on the latest agriculture news. We also are talking geopolitics with Peter Zeihan! Tune in to learn more information.

Today we go in the room with EPA administrator, Andrew Wheeler, at the Iowa State Fair and hear from him on his thoughts of the RFS.

Today Hannah and Mike bring you the latest agriculture news and for today's #TechTuesday we would like to hear from you. What are some Ag Tech companies you have heard of or would like to hear from on the podcast? Send us a note, email, Facebook or Twitter message and we will get them on the podcast!

Today, Delaney and Hannah talk to market analyst Naomi Blohm to get her perspective on the market. We also bring you the latest trade and tariff updates along with an update on the California Round Up Ready trial against Monsanto.

It's Friday! Sadly, for our row crop producers, it's also WASDE day, and USDA dropped some bombshells on the grain markets, with soybeans hardest hit. We'll run through the numbers and take a look at today's closes. Also, lots of noise about trade to end the week, but very little progress with either Japan or Mexico, so we'll wait another week to see if anything gets moving. And finally, we get the chance to dive in to the world of FDA regulations! Last week, FDA administrator Dr. Scott Gottlieb, commissioner of the FDA, said he will begin to change the way FDA regulates those who use the word 'milk' in describing their beverages. R.J. Lehmann from the R Street Institute joins Mike and Delaney to wade through the current definitions and what this change might look like. Be sure to follow our social media tomorrow as Mike and Delaney compete in the Governor's Charity Steer Show at the Iowa State Fair!

Delaney and Mike are running the podcast today as Hannah is being a great sister and helping her brother get ready for a cattle show at the Iowa State Fair! Delaney was at the fair earlier today and she brings some of her thoughts, plus news on soybean shipments to new and exciting places. Mike has some updates on challenges facing European livestock producers as well as a court ruling from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.And earlier today, Mike had the chance to speak with journalist Diana Prichard about the current state of farm labor in America. Even though most 'corn-belt' farmers don't see foreign labor in the fields like one would in California, immigrants are still important to the rural economy.

Today we hear from Derek Haigwood with the USSEC. We talk soybeans, local and national. Mike also brings us the latest high speed chase stories and there is more talk on tariffs with China.

For today's #TechTuesday interview our intern Hannah puts Mike and Delaney on the hot spot to talk about the new Global Ag Network that will be coming out very soon! We learn about the vision and goal of the Global Ag Network and what Mike and Delaney are most excited about in the upcoming months. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

For today's #MarketMonday we talk with Ted Seifried, with the Zaner Group! Ted breaks down all that's going on and touches on what to focus on next! Mike and Hannah also bring you the latest agriculture news and updates! Tune in to give the podcast a listen and leave us a comment or question! We would love to hear from you!

Today we talk free versus fair trade in the durum wheat market. Mark Martinson, the President of the United States Durum Growers Association, explains some of the challenges that are facing the durum wheat market.

Today we learn more about the vertical farming industry by speaking with Clayton Mooney with Nebullam! Mike, Delaney, and Hannah also get on the topic of white tailed deer and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

It's August 1st and the team is all together bring you the latest headlines in Ag News! We also interview, Ricardo Moreno and native to Iowa and Mexico. Ricardo gives us insight on Mexico's imports of grains, and his thoughts on the latest trade news.

Today we sit down with Dr. David Edwards and learn more about his company, Automed. This company and product is leading the way in animal health. Tune in to learn more information about this #TechTuesday interview!

We talk commodities with Angie Setzer and really dig into the wheat market since there was a lot of green on the screen! Tune in to see what the markets are doing at the end of July!

Delaney is back to talk about her trip to Columbia and we also have an interview with Kent in D.C. We end the podcast with a fun interview of a Dairy Distillery in Canada!

Today we hear from Bill Northey, the Undersecretary for Farm Production & Conservation, as he gives us an update as to what President Donald Trump's $12 Billion in tariff relief plan might look like. Tune in for more information!

Dr. David Laird walks us through N-Sense, a new technology focused on nitrogen measurement and placement. Give a listen to learn more about how you can use this technology on your operation.

Today we are talking biosciences with Indigo Ag. We talk microbial and how to sustainably feed the world population. Mike and Hannah also bring the latest news out of D.C!

Delaney is out this week, she is traveling to Colombia to learn about South American agriculture. Garrett Toay joins us today to breaks down the markets for #MarketMonday and Hannah and Mike discuss the latest ag news!

Today we recap on all the severe weather that was going on in the Midwest and have an interview talking safety with the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety & Health Center