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Mark Qual from Qual Dairy joins for today's #TechTuesday episode to discuss their robotic dairy system. In the news today includes NAFTA talks, farmer assistance package, and tariff impacts.

Happy Fri-YAY y'all! We're ending the week on a fun note by talking to the hosts of another podcast joining the Global Ag Network - Angie Setzer, Karen Corrigan, and Jennifer Campbell! They are the voices behind the Girls Talk Ag podcast and today we chat about why they decided to create a podcast, what their life is like as moms and ag professionals, and some of the fun things they've encountered on their journey. We also hit some not-as-much-fun-news as farm income is predicted to drop again this year and a NAFTA signing by the end of today is looking less and less likely. But it's worth listening anyway, and subscribing any place you get podcasts!

A third and final great day at the Farm Progress Show 2018! Yesterday we had the chance to catch Secretary Sonny Perdue during and after his talk to the attendees at the show here and Boone and he did address several issues that farmers have been talking quite a bit about recently - WOTUS, NAFTA, and ethanol to name a few and we have a few of his clips to play today. We also snagged a little time with Iowa farmer and NCGA board member Kevin Ross for his thoughts on the administration and current goings-on in the world of agriculture; and we got to spend more time with our friends at Camso talking high speed tracks for road travel and remanufactured tracks for growers looking for a lower cost replacement option!

Second day of the Farm Progress Show was a little less wet than day one! No heavy rain, just heavy traffic and lots of new products on display. Today we caught up with cattle feeder and hauler Kurt Dallmeyer and talked about the cattle industry and the ELD mandate reprieve. We also had a second conversation with Martin from Camso about the differences of tracks versus tires under heavy equipment. We even have a special guest appearance by Iowa farmer Ted Hamer!

Live from the Farm Progress 2018 show today getting a little rain! Ag News Daily is powered today by sponsor Camso- tune in to find out how tracks are becoming the new trend in the equipment industry!

Lots of headlines today! The two big ones, at least for agriculture, are a) agreement on a deal between the U.S. and Mexico on the sticking points that were slowing down NAFTA talks, and b) USDA released the details of the $12 billion farmer aid package. We'll cover both plus a few other stories on the radar.Then, we're joined by friend of the podcast and noted market analyst Darin Newsom, and we take a look at what technical signals are being sent by these markets. (Hint: it might not be great). So tune in now and subscribe on your favorite source for podcasts!

Lots of news today about how there isn't any news! Strange day. No news on NAFTA, discussions ongoing over the weekend; no news on the $12 Billion 'bailout' plan; and no new news from the Fed, rates will continue to climb slowly.But, we did get some news out of Mexico earlier this summer about a very unique variety of corn that appears to be able to be its own source of nitrogen! We'll talk with one of the researchers looking in to this variety about how it works, and what it might mean for the future of grain production!Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast source, or bookmark the website and stream daily from there!

Well, trade continues to grab a bunch of headlines. Today, it's more chatter on NAFTA being 'close' to finished with Mexico; Canada requesting to sign off on any US/Mexico agreements, and the $16 Billion dollars of tariffs and countertariffs went in to place between the US and China.We also had the chance to catch up with Ted Seifried who has been traveling along the Western Leg of the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour, and he fills us in on what he's noticed in the field.

Clay Conry, host of the Working Cows Podcast, shares about his experience in the podcasting world, as well as the world of Ranching. Clay is teaming up with the folks at Global Ag Network to become part of the podcasting community so be sure to tune in!

Happy Tuesday, everybody! S & P hit a record high today, but that didn't do much for the grains. Delaney and Mike talk through today's ag news and happenings, from South Africa to the USDA Farm Bailout, and then we get right to our #TechTuesday interview.This week, we're talking to Sadoc Paredes, who, along with his brothers, founded the company AgHelp that is developing ways for farm workers and employers to connect with one another and 3rd party support organizations over the web. Their app will be launching soon, and if you are having a hard time finding qualified help, be sure to tune in today!

Daniels Ag analyst Craig Turner breaks down the market moves on today's #MarketMonday podcast, and shares some very specific insight into the hog markets. Today's news is dominated by trade, WOTUS, and economic hardship in other countries.

Today is our intern Hannah Pagel's last day on the podcast and we have a great interview letting us know more about an upcoming conference in Wisconsin called, AgTech Venture Day!

Today the gang is all together to update you on the latest agriculture news. We also are talking geopolitics with Peter Zeihan! Tune in to learn more information.

Today we go in the room with EPA administrator, Andrew Wheeler, at the Iowa State Fair and hear from him on his thoughts of the RFS.

Today Hannah and Mike bring you the latest agriculture news and for today's #TechTuesday we would like to hear from you. What are some Ag Tech companies you have heard of or would like to hear from on the podcast? Send us a note, email, Facebook or Twitter message and we will get them on the podcast!

Today, Delaney and Hannah talk to market analyst Naomi Blohm to get her perspective on the market. We also bring you the latest trade and tariff updates along with an update on the California Round Up Ready trial against Monsanto.

It's Friday! Sadly, for our row crop producers, it's also WASDE day, and USDA dropped some bombshells on the grain markets, with soybeans hardest hit. We'll run through the numbers and take a look at today's closes. Also, lots of noise about trade to end the week, but very little progress with either Japan or Mexico, so we'll wait another week to see if anything gets moving. And finally, we get the chance to dive in to the world of FDA regulations! Last week, FDA administrator Dr. Scott Gottlieb, commissioner of the FDA, said he will begin to change the way FDA regulates those who use the word 'milk' in describing their beverages. R.J. Lehmann from the R Street Institute joins Mike and Delaney to wade through the current definitions and what this change might look like. Be sure to follow our social media tomorrow as Mike and Delaney compete in the Governor's Charity Steer Show at the Iowa State Fair!

Delaney and Mike are running the podcast today as Hannah is being a great sister and helping her brother get ready for a cattle show at the Iowa State Fair! Delaney was at the fair earlier today and she brings some of her thoughts, plus news on soybean shipments to new and exciting places. Mike has some updates on challenges facing European livestock producers as well as a court ruling from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.And earlier today, Mike had the chance to speak with journalist Diana Prichard about the current state of farm labor in America. Even though most 'corn-belt' farmers don't see foreign labor in the fields like one would in California, immigrants are still important to the rural economy.

Today we hear from Derek Haigwood with the USSEC. We talk soybeans, local and national. Mike also brings us the latest high speed chase stories and there is more talk on tariffs with China.

For today's #TechTuesday interview our intern Hannah puts Mike and Delaney on the hot spot to talk about the new Global Ag Network that will be coming out very soon! We learn about the vision and goal of the Global Ag Network and what Mike and Delaney are most excited about in the upcoming months. This is an episode you won't want to miss!