Best AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST Podcasts (2025)

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Trade Stakes are High For Dairy Industry

7h ago

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The dairy industry has a lot to lose in trade wars.

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Beef Trade 2025 Pt 1

7h ago

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Despite many current challenges, U.S. Meat Export Federation, President and CEO Dan Halstrom says producing food for America and the world is always a challenge.

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UK Trade Deal - USMEF

12h ago

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Good news or the U.S. cattle industry as the U.S. and U.K. announce the framework of a trade agreement that would allow some duty-free beef trade between the two countries.

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Charges Dropped in Federal Lands Maude Battle

1d ago

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After a long battle, Charles and Heather Maude are no longer facing federal charges as issued by the Biden Administration in a federal lands dispute.

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HPAI Vaccine Funding

1d ago

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USDA is investing significant resources to fight Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu, including $100 million to develop a vaccine.

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Wheat Market Development with the Beyond the Bushel Wheat Campaign

5d ago

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US Wheat Associates recently held an event to continue to create and grow the African wheat market for US wheat producers.

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Trade Barriers

5d ago

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USDA Undersecretary for Trade nominee Luke Lindberg tells Senate Ag Leaders that the U.S. for too long has let other nations “rig” farm trade against American producers.

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Trade Wins

6d ago

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USDA Undersecretary for Trade nominee Luke Lindberg is predicting trade wins for farmers, rebuffing repeated attacks by Senate Ag Democrats on the president’s tariffs.

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Investing in Farmand During Current Times

6d ago

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Generally, investing in farmland is still a good thing according to one ag economist.

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Crop Insurance Trends

7d ago

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It is expected that farmers took advantage of the Enhanced Coverage Option as part of their crop insurance strategy.

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Week of Action at NFU Pt 2

7d ago

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The National Farmers Union is hosting a Week of Action, this week, May 5-9.

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Farming in The Wind

8d ago

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A reminder that the public is watching.

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Week of Action at NFU Pt 1

8d ago

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The National Farmers Union is hosting a Week of Action, this week, May 5-9.

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China Talks - Grassley

9d ago

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The White House needs to stop negotiating so publicly with China on tariffs, according to a top US Ag and trade senator.

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Inspecting for New World Screwworm

9d ago

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One way US cattle producers can protect their herds against NWS is to be vigilant about inspecting their animals.

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Meat Exports to China

12d ago

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With China imposing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. “reciprocal” tariffs, China’s effective duty rate on U.S. pork has reached 172%, while U.S. beef is tariffed at 147%.

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US Cattle and Pork Producers Losers in China Trade War

12d ago

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US produces specific beef products for China due to their specific labels and product specifications.

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Ethanol Expert Weighs in on Industry's Future

13d ago

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The future of ethanol looks bright according a to a veteran in the industry.

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AM Radio in Every Vehicle-AFBF

13d ago

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American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall calls for the preservation of AM radio in all new car construction

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Cattle Hybrid Coming to Supply Chain

14d ago

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Research is being done to breed a dairy-beef hybrid for meat consumption.

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Farm Bill in 2025 - NPC Pt 2

14d ago

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Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says with all of the politics, getting a new Farm Bill done this year will be challenging, but we need to get it done.

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Tariffs Needed to Correct Fair Trade for Cattle Producers

15d ago

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The National Cattlemen's Beef Association says more trade agreements, correction of unfair trade practices, and holding trading partners accountable for not meeting agreement terms are all needed for a level playing field for beef producers.

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Farm Bill in 2025 - NPC Pt 1

15d ago

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Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says with all of the politics, getting a new Farm Bill done this year will be challenging, but we need to get it done.

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Estate Tax Exemption

16d ago

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The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act contains provisions that are set to end this year, many of which are beneficial to farmers and ranchers.

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Proper Vaccine Storage is Key to Immune Response

16d ago

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Livestock vaccines must be stored and handled correctly in order to trigger an immune response against detrimental organisms.

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Fresh Potato Talks with Japan Pt 2

19d ago

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Potentially good news for potato growers as word gets out that the Trump administration has begun talks with Japan to eliminate tariff and non-tariff trade barriers.

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Japanese Beef Buyers Tour US Beef Operations

19d ago

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The US Meat Export Federation led a team of Japanese beef buyers in a US visit to showcase how the beef chain works and the quality beef products that are produced in the US.

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Farm Bureau on USDA Layoffs, Office Closures, Consolidations

19d ago

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American Farm Bureau Federation wants to make sure that farm programs remain efficient and effective for farmers despite talks of county office closures and staff layoffs.

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Fresh Potato Talks with Japan Pt 1

20d ago

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Potentially good news for potato growers as word gets out that the Trump administration has begun talks with Japan to eliminate tariff and non-tariff trade barriers.

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Earth Day

21d ago

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As Americans observed Earth Day yesterday, the environment is something that was on farmers’ minds like it is everyday.

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Livestock Group Backs Tariff Strategy

21d ago

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R-CALF USA says that they have been supporting an investigation into tariffs even before the Trump Administration's tariff announcements.

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Cover Crops

22d ago

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Last week, the Conservation Technology Information Center announced the findings of its eighth national cover crop survey.

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The Current Potash Story

22d ago

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Canada supplies most of the domestic potash, and with the tariff situation, there could be some changes in prices and suppliers. As of right now there is not a tariff on Russian potash imports into the US.

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U.S. - China Trade War Pt 2

23d ago

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Mike Zuzolo (ZOO-zoh-low) of Global Commodity Analytics says tariff worries likely aren’t priced into the markets yet, but the trade war with China is officially underway.

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A Success Story in Ag

23d ago

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An example of how the playing field is starting to get more even due to the efforts of one state's check-off program.

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U.S. - China Trade War Pt 1

26d ago

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Mike Zuzolo (ZOO-zoh-low) of Global Commodity Analytics says tariff worries likely aren’t priced into the markets yet, but the trade war with China is officially underway.

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Tariffs Factored In

27d ago

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USDA has started figuring the president’s tariffs against China and the resulting retaliation into this month’s grain and livestock reports.

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R-CALF Supports Tariffs

27d ago

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R-CALF USA says that tariffs are needed to boost domestic reinvestment in cattle herds and protect national security.

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NFU Concerned About Tariff Durations

28d ago

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National Farmers Union questions how long tariffs will be in place and what that might mean for the US ag industry.

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Beef Still Top Protein Pt 2

28d ago

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Despite significant economic pressures like inflation and higher beef prices, consumer demand for beef is at an all-time high.

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USDA Makin Plans for Tariff Related Economic Relief

29d ago

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Infrastructure is being put into place for tariff relief payments if there are long-term consequences from the recent US tariff implementation.

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Beef Still Top Protein Pt 1

29d ago

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Despite significant economic pressures like inflation and higher beef prices, consumer demand for beef is at an all-time high.

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Wheat Group Says Section 302 Proposal to Costly for Wheat Exports

1M ago

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Domestic incentives are a possible alternative to the Chinese ship fees issue, saying that the loss of exports would be extremely costly for US wheat growers.

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Ag Economy Grim

1M ago

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The forecast for farming in 2025 and beyond doesn’t look promising, and that’s according to one of the country's leading ag economists.

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Farm Bill - RaboBank Pt 2

1M ago

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The last Farm Bill was passed in 2018 and is supposed to be rewritten and renewed every five years. Now, some are worried that we may have seen our last Farm Bill.

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Pork and Beef Exports Lower

1M ago

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The US Meat Export Federation compiled data from the USDA, which shows that US exports of pork and beef are lower than in 2024.

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Time is Ticking for Year Round Sales of E15

1M ago

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Members of ACE recently traveled to Washington, DC, to encourage lawmakers to support and pass year-round sales of E15 before the summer driving season.

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Farm Bill - RaboBank Pt 1

1M ago

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From tariffs to immigration reform to regulatory priorities, there’s a lot going on that’s impacting agriculture, but we’re not hearing much about a new Farm Bill lately.