Ag News Daily

Well folks, it's the first Friday of 2019! Only 51 more work weeks until it's 2020 already! For today's episode, Mike and Delaney chat about today's employment report release, an update on the Chinese spread of African Swine Fever, and a little more detail on the recent decision to allow US rice in to China.Plus, Brian Allmer from the BARN has today's interview with Clint Mefford from the Angus Assoc. about the upcoming events at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. Have a great weekend!

Our good friend and resident weather guru Ed Vallee from Vallee Weather Consulting joins us today to talk through what to expect this month weather-wise. We look at both North and South American weather forecasts today - might be some surprises in store!Plus, who's feeding the zoo animals?!? Delaney has some hard hitting zoology news for us today, in additional to the usual shinanigans from Washington D.C.

Happy New Year everybody! Today we've got a lot of news out of South America, updates on the trade front with China, and a move to the upside in the soybean market.Plus, Mike has a conversation with Ron Wulfkuhle, the Head of Genetics and Seed at Farmers Business Network about the offerings they have for the upcoming year and how they are planning to disrupt the seed industry. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

Farm Bill authorizes more ag trade with Cuba, another case of corruption in Brazil involving JBS and Government shutdown is a possibility.Lucas Strom of Farmers Business Network discusses the new health insurance program being offered by Farmers Business Network.

As funding is still waiting to be passed in DC a government shutdown looms on the horizon, John Deere has recently announced a startup collaboration project for ag tech companies, oil prices have hit an 18 month low, Japan is just 2 weeks away from lowering beef tariffs on countries engaged in the CPTPP, and China has bought another small purchase of US soybeans. Derrick Josi , a dairy farmer from Oregon and ag advocate, joins for today's episode.

Signing of the Farm Bill on the horizon, Congress is working on a short-term funding bill, and Exxon Mobil gets a small refinery waiver. Josh Sewell of Taxpayers for Common Sense joins to discuss the Farm Bill.

President Trump approves the second round of MFP payments for producers, confirmation on the wires that China has purchased another shipment of an unknown amount of US soybeans, updates from across the livestock industry related to health and disease, and the Farm Bill may be signed into law as early as Thursday by President Trump.Joe Dales Vice President and Cofounder of farms.com joins for today's #TechTuesday interview.

Secretary Perdue meets with President Trump about the second tranche of MFP payments, and the latest on trade with the EU and the Farm Bill.Ted Seifried from the Zaner Group joins for today's #MarketMonday episode.

Iowa farmland value decreasing USDA launching a rural broadband program and Brazil not expecting any changes if China removes their tariffs on US soy.Michael Dolch of the Iowa Soybean Association joins to discuss the Farm Bill and the second MFP payment.

More information about the Farm Bill while the cultured meat industry might be growing.High Ground Dairy's Director of Operations Alyssa Badger joins today to talk about dairy markets.

In the news today: a honeybee vaccine is on the horizon, China purchases soybeans from the US, Syngenta lawsuit finally paying out, and a report talks about increased soybean crushing capacity over the next three years. David Miller of the Iowa Farm Bureau joins to discuss world trade insights.

It's a little late today, but that's because we had an 807 page Farm Bill drop today that we had to read! Just kidding, we haven't read it, but we do have some important points to discuss. Also, there may be a new focus coming on child labor in agriculture with a new report from the Government Accountability Office.Plus, it's #TechTuesday and Delaney brings us a conversation with Michael Ott from Rantizo, a young company utilizing drones for herbicide application. Be sure to subscribe!

Trade talks with China continue while Farm Bill text is approaching. New GMO labeling rule to be out at the end of the year. Brian Hoops of Midwest Market Solutions joins for this #MarketMonday episode

Release of a new WOTUS rule, crop insurance deadlines are fast approaching, OPEC announces a production cut, and John Deere issues a 10% larger dividend. Kristen Nichols of Hemp Industry Daily shares insight on the hemp industry.

China dominates headlines with the recent arrest of top Huawei businesswoman and officials gear up to import US liquified natural gas and soybeans. USDA invests money into rural water and water infrastructure, while OPEC's recent news may cause gas prices to rise. Secretary Purdue addresses the Illinois Farm Bureau Conference about issues including the Farm Bill.

Rumors about Farm Bill text circulate while PETA releases a new campaign targeting common phrases. Perdue's Ag economy barometer notes producer sentiment held steady for November. Bill Hejl of Amenia, North Dakota shares his experience participating in the Market Facilitation Program

Millennials cause consumption of tuna to go down, high quality beef is at a record high production in the US, and China trade deal discussion continues. Darren Anderson of Vive Crop Protection joins for today's Tech Tuesday episode.

The G20 summit takes center stage over the weekend causing commodities to jump, China's soft agreement with the US dominates today's trade news, MFP's second tranche is still expected to drop later this week, as well as the Farm Bill's official text Todd "Bubba" Horwitz of Bubbatrading.com shares his take on the latest market developments.

USCMA agreement finalized and signed, Farm Bill rumors continue to circulate, and the USDA could release the second round of trade aid payments as early as next week. Leon Sheets, 2017 Pig Farmer of the Year and IPPA President, shares his nearly fatal accident and advocates for farmer safety.

Farm Bill details continue to circulate and the upcoming G20 summit may raise concerns if the USMCA agreement is not signed. The EU remains insistent that agriculture not be included in any free trade agreement talks between the EU and the US. Rob Erich talks about the Beef Quality Assurance Program.