Best AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST Podcasts (2025)

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Oversupply of Soybeans

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Multiple countries brought in large grain harvests during recent growing seasons, but while that’s normally good news, Tanner Ehmke, the lead economist for grains and oilseeds at CoBank, says the large crops combined with trade tensions have led to excess grain supplies around the world.

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Farm Workforce Modernization Act 2026

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The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has had troubles gaining traction in recent years because, in part, of problems with border security. But, has that changes?

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The Long-Term Implication of the Famer Bridge Act

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The Trump administration announced a $11 billion farmer aid package to be distributed by February, intended as a "bridge" to a stronger farm economy. However, one ag economist raises concerns about the long-term implications of these payments.

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Farm Aid 2026

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More help is on the way for farmers in 2026, on top of aid already announced.

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US Wheat Market In a Holding Pattern

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The US wheat market is stable with ample supply, but export demand is insufficient to drive prices up.

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Report from the Animal Agriculture Alliance

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Report from the Animal Agriculture Alliance

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New Soil Test for Biological Analysis

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Waypoint Analytical, a subsidiary of Nutrien Ag Solutions, offers soil testing focused on biological analysis through DNA-based methods. Dr. Lizzie French explains that their new test examines soil microbes, providing insights into their presence, functions, and numbers.

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Animal Ag Alliance and Activists

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“Animal Rights” activists are behind the push to REMOVE domestic livestock, poultry, and other animal-based products from your table, but the Animal Ag Alliance is there to protect us against those efforts.

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Bridge Assistance Good, But More Work is Needed to Help Farmers

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National Farmers Union's (NFU) perspective on the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, a trade aid package announced by the administration.

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Tariff-Based Farm Aid

8d ago

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President Trump says he’s open to offering more tariff-based farm aid but stressed the importance of opening new ag markets instead.

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Corn Surprise

8d ago

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The USDA's December world agricultural supply and demand estimates report revealed a surprising increase in corn demand by 970 million bushels since July, totaling 16.75 billion bushels

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USDA and HHS Meld New Pilot Program for Farmers

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The USDA is launching a $700 million pilot program to promote regenerative agriculture, aligning with the Trump administration's health agenda.

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Bridge Payments and Specialty Crops

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With $11 billion of the $12 billion in Bridge Assistance going to row crop producers, I asked U.S. Representative, Dan Newhouse, what about our specialty crop growers?

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UK and EU for U.S. Beef Exports

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Dan Halstrom, President and CEO at the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says some recent export news is sounding pretty good as well

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Milk Action Plan Sets US Dairy Priorities

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USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins discussed the Dairy Action Plan at the National Milk Producers Federation annual meeting, focusing on improving milk variety options in dietary guidelines.

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what Can Be Controlled in Ag Economics

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With so many factors out of a producer's hands, there are a couple of things that can be controlled.

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NWFM and Technology

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We are seeing today’s technological advancements everywhere, even in agriculture where AI and automation are becoming increasingly common.

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Ecorobotix Pt 2

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Artificial intelligence is getting a lot of talk these days, some scary, some fascinating. And it’s becoming a lot more common in agriculture.

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Wheat Imports Up to Latin America

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The US Wheat Associates trade team attended the Latin American Milling Association Conference in Colombia, focusing on regional market trends, sustainability, and geopolitical issues.

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Ecorobotix Pt 1

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Artificial intelligence is getting a lot of talk these days, some scary, some fascinating. And it’s becoming a lot more common in agriculture.

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Cattle Herd Rebuilding Challenges

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Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, discusses the negative impact of misinformation on cattle futures and herd rebuilding efforts.

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China Trade Investigation-AFBF

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The U.S. government is investigating potentially unfair trading practices from China. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says farmers across the country are being hurt by broken promises.

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Dairy Ends the Year on a Lower Note

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As 2025 concludes, the dairy sector's economic outlook has weakened due to increased supply, particularly in butterfat, leading to a dramatic decline in butter prices.

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Animal Advocates

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A new report from the Animal Agriculture Alliance shows so-called animal activist groups raise quite a bit of money for their anti-meat activities each year.

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Farmer Survey Shows More Optimism

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The Purdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose to 139 in November, the highest since June, driven by increased optimism about the future. The Future Expectations Index jumped to 144, while the Current Conditions Index dipped slightly to 128. This optimism may be linked to the recent US-China trade pact, which could expand agricultural ex…

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Oregon Christmas Trees

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Priya Rajarapu works as a Christmas tree expert for Oregon State University’s Extension Service, helping the state’s 300-plus growers produce a healthy crop every year.

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Beef Prices Where They Should Be

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Beef prices are at an all-time high, but Ed Elfman from the American Bankers Association argues they are in line with expectations, considering inflation.

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China's Trade Commitments

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Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins insisted on CNBC’s Squawk Box that China will meet its commitment to buy 12 million metric tons of soybeans this year.

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Beef Industry Health

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When it comes to exporting our agricultural goods, the cattle industry is perhaps the one segment that is, let’s say, suffering the least.

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Rural Minds Focus' on Rural Mental Health

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Rural Minds, a four-year-old nonprofit founded by Jeff Winton after a family tragedy highlighted the lack of mental health support in rural America, focuses on mental health equity for the 46 million rural residents.

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Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

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Dairy farmers and school children just received some welcome news, with the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.

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Short Corn Benefits

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Short-stature corn offers several benefits to growers, including improved standability due to its shorter height and larger stalks, which allows for higher planting densities without compromising stability.

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MCOOL Returns

26d ago

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President Donald Trump’s idea to import more beef from Argentina has restarted the debate over ‘Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling’.

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Cattle Markets Volatile Reaction

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Why the cattle market's overreaction to the POTUS's indicates a broken system, suggesting it is too thin and overly sensitive to rumors and statements.

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MAHA Fueled Changes are Not Improving Americans' Health

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Concerns in the MAHA report from the International Fresh Produce Association.

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Cattle Placements and Marketings Continue Lower Trend

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The USDA has resumed issuing cattle on feed reports,

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WOTUS Rewrite

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EPA chief Lee Zeldin has followed through on his commitment to give farmers and ranchers relief from years of burdensome "Waters of the U.S." rules upended by the Supreme Court in 2023.

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Sorghum Economics Struggling

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Amy France, chairwoman of the National Sorghum Producers, discusses the impact of rising input costs and declining sorghum prices on farmers.

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Thanksgiving Dinner Cheaper

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American Farm Bureau Federation economist, Faith Parum says consumers should expect some slight relief at the grocery store when shopping for Thanksgiving dinner.

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Three Disaster Relief Programs Begin Sign Up Today

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The USDA has launched the second stage of its Supplemental Disaster Relief Program to provide aid to farmers for crop, tree, bush, vine, and quality losses not covered by the initial stage.

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Hazelnut Health 2

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Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimer's, hazelnuts can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E. That’s according to a study out of Oregon State University.

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Part 2: Cattle Group Antitrust Case Complements POTUS' Plan

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R-CALF USA is pursuing a private antitrust case against meat packers, supported by credible law firms. This action complements the U.S. government's ongoing investigation into meat packer conduct, initiated during the first Trump administration and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Hazelnut Health 1

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Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimer's, hazelnuts can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E. That’s according to a study out of Oregon State University.

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Part 1: Cattle Group Supports POTUS Cattle Packer Probe

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R-CALF USA highlighted a longstanding issue where cattle prices have not reflected beef prices, with cattle prices falling from 2021 while beef prices hit records.

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Barbed Wire

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Barbed wire is an indispensable part of many farms across rural America. And, if you done any work on a farm, you’ve undoubtedly gotten tangled up in barbed wire a time or two. But where did we get barbed wire?

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Year-Round E15 Would Benefit Whole Ag Economy

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The American Farm Bureau Federation suggests that expanding biofuel production could boost farm revenue and the rural economy.

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Vive Crop Protection

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There are plenty of new and improved tools and ways farmers go about producing our food, and Vive Crop Protection wants to help.

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Decluttering the Farm

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Clutter around the house, the farm or in the shop silently takes up mental space and can make it harder for you to focus on the task at hand.

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Cattle Market Sensitivity

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The Trump administration's comments on lowering consumer beef prices have caused significant volatility in the cattle markets, according to R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard.