AgDay Podcast

Gas prices jumped nine cents on Friday, a record since the start of the war with Iran. Plus weather is impacting the nation's cattle herd and an old enemy, pseudorabies, is back in the pig population. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. House finally gets the Farm Bill through but not without some dramatic wrangling. The pesticide provision is out and the E15 conversation is tabled until later. Michelle Rook reports on E15. Also, farmers in the northeast are taking stock after an April freeze and projecting yield losses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA's taking short- and long-term steps to lower fertilizer costs. Michelle Rook has the details. Plus, Walmart's expanding its dairy footprint in Texas and the latest on stolen agricultural drones.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debates on a number of farm bill amendments are holding up a House vote on the bill. How pesticide liability is playing a big role in the discussions. Also, we share another planting update. But this week, our farmer has a history in the NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments today in a major case involving the herbicide glyphosate. Plus, we break down an announcement on farmer disaster relief and share why one man thinks corn yields could reach 1,000 bushels per acre.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announces Supplemental Disaster Relief Funding at a farmer in Missouri, Friday. She also answers media questions on fertilizer. What to know about the farm bill vote that's heating up. We also breakdown why farmers could care about action in the Supreme Court, Monday. Plus, how high-speed internet in Arizona could be the key to the future of farming.  See...

The U.S. House of Representatives could vote on the farm bill next week. We have more on the latest amendments filled and the USDA's latest restructuring plan. Plus, a look at how 2 trillion gallons of water from storms in Hawaii are impacting farmers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Between drought and freezing temperatures, the nation's winter wheat crop is struggling. We also share the latest on the Farm Bill and what a top trade official told members of Congress on Capitol Hill. Plus, we dive into why tomatoes cost more right now.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the south, dry conditions are speeding up planting pushing farmers at a record pace. We continue our Plant Your Independence Tour catching up with farmers in the Midwest. Also, what sectors of DOJ is looking into, and how close the latest detection of New World Screwworm is to the U.S. border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA's latest report says there are less cattle on feed than last year, and USDA's top food safety official shares reopening the border could impact beef production in the U.S. We also look at a new study analyzing the cost of California's Proposition 12, and talk with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig about fertilizer meetings in Washington, D.C.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Tyne Morgan hosts. The Strait of Hormuz reopens, easing global supply pressure as fertilizer markets stay volatile. USDA pushes domestic production plans while ag commodities close lower. Plus New World Screwworm threats and pistachio prices surge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AgDay host Haley Bickelhaput is on the road in Illinois: Drought is tightening its grip across the U.S., fertilizer markets are under pressure, trade and livestock policy are in focus, and wheat is rallying while corn and soy stay quiet. Plus, USDA launches a new seafood office, Caterpillar makes a big ag tech acquisition, and severe weather threatens farm country. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Planting is underway, but there is plenty of uncertainty around the 2026 crop. From planting decision, fertilizer analysis and the latest on talks between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Xinping.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off our Plant Your Independence Tour following six farmers planting season across the Midwest. Members of the Trump Administration continue to weigh in on the fertilizer industry and prices. Also, there's a new investigation into Lululemon, and it could be good news for cotton growers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haley Bickelhaupt hosts AgDay: After years of negative margins, cotton farmers are welcoming a boost in prices. Farm Journal's Tyne Morgan gives us a report from West Texas. Also, we dive into the President's comments on fertilizer and flooding in Kansas.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haley Bickelhaupt hosts AgDay: The National Cattlemen's Association says U.S. beef demand reached a 40-year high in 2026. We talk with the Joplin Regional Stockyards about the morale of cattlemen and layout the USDA’s updated plan for New World Screwworm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haley Bickelhaupt hosts AgDay: Drought tightens its grip on U.S. agriculture as planting season nears, with major impacts on cotton, wheat and more. We track conditions, markets, Fed signals, fertilizer cuts, and new USDA AgTech testing—plus how worms are helping farmers reuse water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haley Bickelhaupt hosts AgDay: Markets rally after Middle East ceasefire, but fertilizer costs, ag trade, and 2027 crop concerns linger. Plus, Plains rain, dairy demand, and corn planting updates on AgDay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haley Bickelhaupt Hosts AgDay: Drought is hitting wheat farmers in the south. A Texas famer shares how his crops are faring, and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey gives weather insight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haley Bickelhaupt Hosts AgDay: A strike is over at the world's largest meat packing plant. AgDay's Michelle Rook dives into what it means for the beef industry. Plus, how a big fertilizer purchase by India could impact farmers in the U.S. and how a garden is inspiring the next generation on one family farm in Kansas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haley Bickelhaupt Hosts AgDay: Ahead of planting some farmers are getting unexpected news—the fertilizer they booked and paid for, isn't coming.  Plus, what new DEF rules from the EPA mean for the nation's truckers, and meet the farmer supplying the eggs for the White House Easter Egg Roll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haley Bickelhaupt hosts AgDay: They're the best in the business, but how have they managed to keep their operations going through good times and bad?  Meet this year's Top Producer award winners and finalists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haley Bickelhaupt hosts AgDay: We dive into what changes to ARC & PLC could mean for producers. Plus, why the use of anhydrous might not be as effective right now for producers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haley Bickelhaupt hosts AgDay: USDA releases its Prospective Planting report for 2025.  See how many acres of corn, soybeans, wheat, and cotton surveyors say farmers will be planting this year.  Plus, what producers could be seeing when it comes to dealing with H-2A paperwork. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haley Bickelhaupt hosts AgDay: USDA is poised to release its latest prospective plantings report.  We see what market watchers are expecting.  Plus, an update on people who have had to make split-second decisions to escape the wildfires in Nebraska. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.