Ag News Daily

Today the news continued to focus on the political turmoil in Brazil, reactions to President Trump's proposed budget and the sun shining (at least in Iowa). With the sun out, thoughts turn to hay production, so we had a conversation with Dr. Dan Undersander from the UW Extension about what top producers need to keep in mind during a year that's been as challenging as this one.

Mike and Delaney talk budget cuts, milk, and Dawn Refsell is the lucky guest today representing Valent to talk agronomic and row crop research.

Mike obsesses over the "Liger" and "Tigan", Delaney reports on some upcoming events for Ag News Daily, and John Heisdorffer of the American Soybean Industry joins to share his thoughts on the industry.

Delaney and Mike are joined by Tommy Grisafi to take a deep dive in to the corn markets; and maybe reset our expectation on what of what a "rally" should look like. We also take a look at the cattle and hog markets and ruminate on how important the currency markets are to all of engaged in global trade.

Mike and Delaney talk about the latest news with the Farm Bill, the H2-A visa program and the latest happenings in Brazil. Be sure to tune in to Pedro Ferreira, from Brazil, as he gives Ag News Daily the inside scoop.

Today, Delaney and Mike run through the most recent scandal to rock the country of Brazil and note how it has affected their currency, and because of that, moved the soybean market in a majorly bearish way. We then talk to Jim Burns, long time lean hog trader from the CME pits about his thoughts on the that market (Bullish!) as well as the cattle trade (Not a big bear!) and how trading has changed from the pits to the screen.

Join Mike remotely from Wyoming and Delaney in Iowa as they talk about the latest news in agriculture, today's closing market prices, and have a pretty great conversation with a "voice" for agricultural, Max Armstrong.

Mike and Delaney talk about Mike's trip to Wyoming, what's going on in the news, and talk with Steve Mercer from U.S. Wheat Associates about the outlook of both domestic and international wheat markets.

Mike and Delaney talk news, markets, and Mike chats with one of the regular analysts for AND about the markets.

Ag News Daily is bringing a special weekend episode to share some breaking news and give you the Q&A from Secretary Perdue's town hall in Nevada, Iowa.

Mike and Delaney talk about the what's happening in the world of agricultural news including new markets with China, Methane deal, and get to talk about the ELD mandate with Steve Hilker.

Today Delaney and Mike talk about the new changes at the USDA under Secretary Sonny Perdue and Joe Sweeney from Eagles Catch joins us to explain why and how he's raising tilapia in landlocked Iowa. It's always interesting to learn about new ways to add value to the corn and soybeans grown in this country, and aquaculture is one of the more recent additions.

Delaney and Mike discuss the USDA's May reports and note the market movements as well as have a conversation about the US pork industry from Dallas Hockman, Vice President of Industry Relations with the NPPC. Pork is loved in America as well as around the world, and Dallas tells us where the industry is moving over the next few years.

Today, the crew talks about Mike's problems with keeping machinery running, we hear another question from Secretary Perdue's town hall in Nevada, and Dave Malkin from Drax Biomass joins to discuss the process of harvesting yellow pine in the Southeast for manufacture in to wood pellets for power generation in England. It's a side of agriculture that those of us in the midwest don't get exposed to that often, but there certainly are some similarities.

Delaney and Mike run through some news and play a question from the town hall portion of Secretary Perdue's meeting in Nevada Iowa last Friday. They also break down the markets with Darin Newsom, and he explains how this weeks "first look" at the 2017 crop is anything but.

Mike and Delaney head to Nevada, Iowa where Secretary Sonny Perdue holds his first policy related speech. Be sure to tune in early next week when AND brings the Q&A portion of the event.

Gretta Irwin joins Mike and Delaney to talk turkey; but first an update on today's news and closing market prices.

Today Mike and Delaney chat about weather conditions in the Great Plain states, RFS vapor requirements, and talk to Steve Bruere about land values across the U.S.

Mike and Delaney talk the latest news, read closing market prices and talk to Rob Sharkey; an Illinois boy. There really are no good words to describe the conversation with Sharkey, so just tune in and find out for yourselves!

On May Day this year, Delaney and Mike talk through the changes in school lunch policy and ask for listener's help naming a new segment. Also, the rain, snow and wind over the weekend prompted the markets to do some nice moves to upside, and we spent some time with Angie Setzer trying to decipher just what the future holds.

Today the conversation gets real with Daren Williams from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Mike and Delaney discover the real truth about eating beef. Check out more from Daren at http://darenwms.blogspot.com/.

Mike and Delaney talk news, commodity markets, where cattle have gone LIMIT UP, and talk to Marji Guyler-Alaniz about the movement she has started among women in agriculture.

On today's episode, Delaney asks Mike how he stays busy, and the team has a conversation with petroleum geologist Dr. Franek Hasiuck from Iowa State University. The bad news, there's no oil under the state of Iowa...

Today on the Ag News Daily podcast, Delaney and Mike talk Sonny Perdue's confirmation, what's rolling out in Washington, and Chad Colby talks drones and technology. Also, be sure to tune in to the end when Mike gives his own rendition of an old tune.

Today is a slow news day, so we took advantage of that to chew the fat a little bit with one of our regular guests, Elaine Kub. Elaine is an author as well as a markets maven, so we got some insights on her writing process and how she shapes a column or a book. Delaney and Mike also get her thoughts on the current state of the grain and livestock markets.

Mike and Delaney kick off today's show with some updates on RFS, Cow/Calf operations, and Mike's ever growing dandelion problem. But, stay tuned while they talk to Senator Joni Ernst about RFS, EPA, and her tour of Iowa. See you Monday!

Today's episode was shaped a little bit by all the social media posts about today being 4/20 - apparently the international day for marijuana. If you know why, please let us know on Twitter or Facebook. After getting off our 'high horse' so to speak, we chat with Naomi Blohm from Stewart-Peterson in Wisconsin about the markets. Cattle are on fire, and beans could see a $2.00 move. Which direction? Tune in now!

Delaney and Mike run through the usual round up of news, Delaney insults everybody south of HWY 34 and the team has a conversation with FoodAndSwine blogger and pork producer Cristen Clark about the challenges she faces working with the public in addition to raising high quality pork using modern production practices.

Today Mike and Delaney host the podcast from the Iowa Capitol, in Des Moines, during the "Cattleman at the Capitol" event hosted by the Iowa Cattleman's association. Today's news includes updates on the Brazilian beef scandal, planting progress, and Mike sings a little jingle. On the docket for interviews are cattle producers Bill Couser and Brian Sampson and NCBA board member Ed Greiman.

Mike and Delaney talk about the Trump Administration's overtures to Asia, trouble brewing in the school lunch line and have a conversation with Maureen Lee, Director of Marketing and Communications with Grassland Dairy Products, Inc., the Wisconsin dairy processor which has been most impacted by the change in Canadian dairy policy.

Today on AND, Mike Pearson and Delaney Howell talk Easter, EPA, and Dakota Access Pipeline before they are joined by John Holevoet of the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association to discuss potential solutions for the Wisconsin Dairy industry.

Today, Mike and Delaney talk about some of the news in the world of Agriculture - changes in the way EPA treats livestock operations, Wisconsin officials meet with dairy producers, electronic logbooks find more objections and, last but not least, Darin Newsom from DTN joins Mike to talk markets. Last time he was on, it was about the most depressing conversation ever; this time, he's found some bright spots, at least for the time being.

On today's show, Mike and Delaney talk about Delaney's empty refrigerator; good news for livestock vets and the difficulties for Wisconsin dairy farmers. Joining the team today is Jennifer Sauer, a Waterloo, Wisc. dairy producer who has been marketing her family's milk to Grasslands - a processor no longer able to accept the product because of the loss of the Canadian market. Jennifer talks about the uncertainty facing her family in just two short weeks as they work to find a new home for their milk.

Today Mike and Delaney report more news coming out of Washington D.C., bring you updates on the dairy industry, and tackle the WASDE report with Ted Seifried.

On today's episode, Mike goes on a rant about "antibiotic free meat" (IT'S ALL ANTIBIOTIC FREE!) and the crew has a conversation with Carrie Mess @DairyCarrie about Canada's refusal to honor contracts with American processors

Today on the Ag News Daily Podcast, Mike Pearson and Delaney Howell share a few quick news updates, read closing market prices, and are joined by Kurt Dallmyer of Washington, Iowa who shares his story producing cattle and the possible negative effects of electronic books.

Today Mike and Delaney talk about some possible news coming out of D.C. before the Senate recess, what's going on in the world of trade, and talk to Dustin Stanton, a co-owner of Stanton Brother's Eggs.

In this show, Mike and Delaney discuss what it's like being an adult and interview Robert White, Vice President of Industry Relations with the Renewable Fuels Association about all things ethanol.

Join Delaney Howell and Mike Pearson as they discuss the latest international news, talk trade, and Scott Heater takes the time to share his story and many roles he has taken on in the beef and international industries.

Join Delaney Howell and Mike Pearson as they briefly update on the latest agricultural news, and take a look at the USDA quarterly grain and stock reports with Angie Setzer.

Join Delaney Howell and Mike Pearson as they discuss more changes from the White House, news from McDonalds, give closing market prices, and discuss severe weather with KGAN anchor Justin Roberts.

Join Delaney Howell and Mike Pearson as they bring the latest news in the agricultural industry, share the latest market prices, and take time to interview Dr. Connor Ferguson to discuss some of the latest products in the herbicide world.

Join Delaney Howell and Mike Pearson as they discuss the latest breaking news, market updates, and Natalina Sents takes a break from her "Why I Farm Roadtrip" to join AND.

Join Delaney Howell and Mike Pearson as they provide brief agriculture news updates, and are joined by market analyst Darin Newsom to discuss the commodity markets for the weeks. Be sure to tune in Monday.

Join Delaney Howell and Mike Pearson as they follow up on Sonny Perdue's senate hearing, avian influenza outbreaks, and give a market update before talking to the one and only "farm girl with curls", Lauren Schwab.

Join Delaney Howell and Mike Pearson as they talk to Chip Flory of Market Rally Radio and get his back story as well as the latest market updates.

Join Delaney Howell and Mike Pearson today as they discuss the latest market news, trade agreements, and talk with Tanner Knupp about his trip to alleviate some Kansas farms dealing with the wildfire disaster.

Delaney Howell and Mike Pearson take a look at news from the EPA and JBS, talk with Angie Setzer about today's softness in the grain markets, and discuss the dismissal of the Des Moines Water Works lawsuit with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey.

Join hosts Delaney Howell and Mike Pearson as they kick off their St. Patrick's day discussing the markets, news, and sit down to talk with Todd Janzen of Janzen Ag Law to discuss the new Ag Data Transparency program.

Join Mike Pearson and Delaney Howell as they bring you the first episode for the Ag News Daily Podcast. Kick off the first episode with them as they talk to Naomi Blohm and Elaine Kub, Market Analysts for the program.