Best AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST Podcasts (2025)

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Dietary Update for Potatoes Pt 1

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9h ago

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First, there were claims that potatoes weren’t vegetables. And now, certain advocacy groups have shifted their efforts and instead want potatoes categorized with grains.

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New World Screwworm Passive Surveillance Not Good Enough

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The cattle industry is concerned that Mexico is not doing its part when it comes to monitoring for the New World Screwworm.

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Government Shutdown Could Lead to Dairy Industry Volatility

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The marketplace could become volatile without information from the USDA regarding supply and demand data.

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AI for Potatoes 2

1d ago

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Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.

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AI for Potatoes 1

4d ago

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Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.

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US Wheat Associates Compiling Key Report

4d ago

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US Wheat Associates compiles and release an annual wheat trade report.

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Beef and Pork Trade with UK

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Jay Theiler (Tyler) is the Chair-Elect for the U.S. Meat Export Federation and recently traveled to the United Kingdom on a trade mission with Idaho Governor Brad Little.

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Antitrust Good for Cattle Industry

5d ago

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R-CALF USA sees the new MOU between the USDA and the US Department of Justice as a good move for cattle producers.

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Calm China Fears

6d ago

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President Trump tried to calm fears after announcing an additional 100% tariff on China over its latest trade actions and may still meet with Chinese leaders.

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GMO Wheat Education is Key

6d ago

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With the coming of GMO drought-tolerant wheat to the US market in a few years, it is important that US wheat buyers are educated about what it is and why it will be safe.

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Ag Policy Remains Unresolved

7d ago

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The National Farmers Union continues to focus on getting a new Farm Bill in place for producers.

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Grain Entrapment Concerns

7d ago

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Grain entrapment is a big issue when it comes to farm safety, with several deaths reported each year.

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Shutdown Timing

7d ago

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Depending on how soon the government shutdown ends, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says it has the potential to impact next year’s crops for farmers across the country.

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NWFM Technology

8d ago

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We are seeing today’s technological advancements everywhere, even in agriculture where AI and automation are becoming increasingly common, and Keith Veselka, CEO and Co-founder of NWFM, Northwest Farm Management, says it’s not slowing down.

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Pumpkin Production and R&D

11d ago

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US pumpkin farming update.

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AEWR Reform

11d ago

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Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council, says the DOL's announcement on reforming AEWR calculations comes at a good time and could help growers become sustainable once again.

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Tariff Disputes

12d ago

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We’re seeing warning signs in the farm economy when it comes to tariff disputes, and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says they're taking a toll on agriculture.

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Drone Swarms Predicted to Be the Next Big Drone Use

12d ago

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Drone usage is increasing and new uses are coming down the pike.

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Screwworm Concerns

13d ago

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USDA has staff in Mexico seeking answers to why a cow infected with New World Screwworm was relocated from southern Mexico to within 70 miles of the US border.

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Digging Into The Ag Economy, New Corn Leadership

13d ago

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A discussion on why producers are not seeing the profits that USDA's farm economy report shows. Plus a new President for the National Corn Growers Association.

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Holiday Turkeys

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Grazing Permits and Wildfire Management; Public Lands Council Par 2

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Ag's Economic Concerns

15d ago

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Sam Kieffer, vice president of public policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says today's economic struggles for farmers is a rare intersection of high expenses and low income.

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Wildfires and Grazing Permits

15d ago

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The Public Lands Council is working to bring more grazing into the wildfire control mix.

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Shutdown Til Monday?

18d ago

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The federal government shutdown is now UNlikely to end before Monday, at least.

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US Corn Exports Good, USDA Announces more ECAP Payments

18d ago

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US Corn is moving, and a second round of Commodity Assistance Program payments is being made available by USDA.

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Mass Layoffs

19d ago

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A news story recently sent confusion and concern throughout the ag community when it was reported Northwest Farm Management was permanently laying off nearly 300 workers.

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USDA-DOJ Sign an Antitrust Review Agreement

19d ago

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Antitrust issues continue to plague the agriculture industry. Therefore, the USDA and US Department of Justice have entered into an MOU to investigate issues connected to consolidation.

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How Tariff Battles Impact Crop Insurance

20d ago

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How would tariff payments affect crop insurance and coverage and decisions?

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Animal Ag Alliance and Advocates

20d ago

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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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HB4 Drought Tolerant Wheat Being Developed

21d ago

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Bioceres and the Colorado Wheat Research Foundation are in the first stages of developing a genetically modified wheat variety to combat drought.

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Beef Worries or Not

21d ago

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Beef demand has remained surprisingly strong despite record-high prices, which has been a remarkable trend.

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Sorghum Industry Facing a Glut of Sorghum

22d ago

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National Sorghum Producers is working hard to figure out how to get sorghum moving for producers.

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Addressing Farmer Challenges

22d ago

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At a recent meeting with media, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse was asked if he thought farmers had a lot of challenges in front of them right now.

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Part 2: One Big Beautiful Bill Cuts Rural Health Care

25d ago

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In part two of this two-part series, we continue discussion on what the One Big Beautiful Bill cuts to health care services mean to rural areas.

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FSA Staffing Concerns

25d ago

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The potential closing of Farm Service Agency offices is a big concern for farmers because of the essential services they provide.

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Part 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Means Cuts to Rural Hospitals

26d ago

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Cuts to hospital funding in the One Big Beautiful Bill could be devastating to rural communities.

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Ag Economics in the Details

26d ago

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USDA has updated its farm sector income forecast for 2025 and projects rising incomes countered by rising costs.

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Butter Prices Decline

27d ago

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Butter prices react to supply and demand

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Crop Insurance Election Changes

27d ago

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Margin Coverage Option insurance is supplemental insurance for crops, and the deadline to sign up for it is just days away.

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Net Farm Income-AFBF

27d ago

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Net farm income is expected to increase more than 40% from last year. And at first glance, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says those numbers might give some farmers reason for optimism ... but!

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H-2A Needs and Reform

28d ago

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The ag community has been calling for reform of the H-2A foreign guestworker visa program for years with little to show for their efforts.

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Final Stock Report to Be Issued September 30

28d ago

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There are questions about what final stock numbers will be when the USDA releases its final stock report for 2024.

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Butter Prices

28d ago

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Legislators and Ag

29d ago

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On the ‘Elephant in the Dome’ podcast, State Senator John Braun said farmers are often the target of an urban vs rural take on a couple of different issues.