Best Farm Rural Ag Network Podcasts (2026)

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Regenerative Pilot Program

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The USDA recently announced a new Regenerative Pilot Program to enhance practices like improving soil health, water quality, and long-term productivity.

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AFBF YF&R Conference in Portland

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“Rooted in Resilience” is the theme for the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2026 Young Farmer & Rancher Conference, set for March 13–16 in Portland.

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Besides China for U.S. Beef

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For U.S. beef, Dan Halstrom, President and CEO at the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says without China, things are down but other markets are stepping up.

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China and Soybean Trade

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Tanner Ehmke, lead economist for grains and oilseeds at CoBank, says a lot of speculation revolves around what the future trade relationship between China and the U.S. will look like.

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Animal 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.

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Regenerative Agriculture

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American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the Regenerative Pilot Program advances goals while respecting farmers.

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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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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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Report from the Animal Agriculture Alliance

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Report from the Animal Agriculture Alliance

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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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Tariff-Based Farm Aid

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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MCOOL Returns

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Strange Catte Feed

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When feedstocks are tight, think outside the box. That advice comes from Joe Bender, veterinarian and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

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USDA and the Vote to Reopen Government

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The full-year USDA spending bill, which was a part of the bill that reopened the government, was a rare point of bipartisan agreement as the House voted this week.

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Are Tariffs Good for Agriculture

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Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says tariffs create leverage and that leverage creates opportunity … but you’ve got to use the leverage in the right way.

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Potato Expo 2026

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Potato Expo 2026, North America’s largest annual potato industry conference and trade show, is fast approaching, January 6-8 in Dallas, Texas.

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Buy Local for Holiday Cooking

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As you plan your holiday cooking, baking and gift-giving, consider local farm products.

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Disappointment with U.S.-Japan Trade Deal

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The National Potato Council is very disappointed with the U.S.-Japan trade agreement reached last week.

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SCOTUS Hears Cases

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It’s a big week for President Trump’s tariffs and the SNAP food stamp program, with both issues before the courts.

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Potato Expo Early Registration

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If you are planning to attend the Potato Expo January 6-8 in Dallas, Texas, but have yet to register, your chance to save a little on your registration ends tomorrow, January 7th.

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Winter Weather Wetter

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With La Nina now firmly in place, our upcoming winter months should be a bit cooler and a bit wetter than average.

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Shutdown - Who Will Blink First

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Since 1976, there have been 21 federal government shutdowns, and this one is now one of the longest. But between Republicans and Democrats, who will blink first?

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Senate Vote Ends Tariffs

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In a 51-47 vote, the US Senate voted to end President Trump’s global tariffs sending the measure to the House, while the US Supreme Court may have the final word.

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Trade Optimism

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Trade is certainly a hot topic among the ag community, with farmers and ranchers facing concerns on a number of fronts.

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Farm Bill Odds

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The National Farmers Union continues to focus on key policy priorities, including the urgent need for a new farm bill.

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Beef Import Threats

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American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says President Trump’s plan to increase beef imports from places like Argentina threatens an already fragile recovery for cattle farmers and the industry in general

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Trump Reaction

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President Trump fired back at American cattle producers upset by his plan to buy beef from Argentina to help lower beef prices in the U.S. StoneX's Arlan Suderman responds.

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FSA Reopening

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USDA recently announced that Farm Service Agency offices will reopen despite the ongoing stalemate in funding the federal government.

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Tariff Impact Strategy

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A recent report takes a look at tariffs and the impact on American agriculture for this year and next.

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Gov't Shutdown Week 4

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The government shutdown enters its fourth week with no end in sight, while pressure builds for emergency farm aid and a deal to reopen China to U.S. soybeans.