Agriculture Today Podcast – October 8, 2026
Today’s episode features the latest agribusiness news, commodity markets, weather, and issues affecting farmers and […]
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USDA Announces Record $13.8 Billion ARC PLC Payments
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA says Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs will generate […]
Cotton Growers Press Washington For Aid And Stability
LUBBOCK, TX – West Texas cotton leaders are pressing Congress and USDA for stronger farm […]
Agriculture Today Podcast – September 24, 2026
Today’s episode features the latest agribusiness news, commodity markets, weather, and issues affecting farmers and […]
Farm Bill Moves Toward Full Senate Floor Debate
WASHINGTON, DC – Farm Bill 2.0 now moves toward the Senate floor after the Agriculture […]
Santa Teresa Reopens As Farm Borrowing Costs Rise
LUBBOCK, TX – Another livestock crossing with Mexico is reopening today as USDA continues its […]
Ernst and Grassley Challenge Farm Bill Amendment Process
WASHINGTON, DC – A procedural dispute over amendments surfaced before the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced […]
Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Farm Bill To Floor
WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the Agricultural Act of 2026 on a […]
Farm Bill Vote Nears As Farm Stress Deepens
LUBBOCK, TX – Farm financial pressure is building as the Senate Agriculture Committee prepares another […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Sen. John Boozman
Today’s guest is Sen. John Boozman of Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee. He […]
Boozman Says Farm Losses Intensify Across Rural America
WASHINGTON, DC – Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says farm financial stress is deepening […]
Farm Bill Vote Nears As Soybean Demand Strengthens
LUBBOCK, TX – The Senate Agriculture Committee is preparing for another Farm Bill 2.0 vote […]
Rising Farm Costs Outgrow Federal Loan Limits Quickly
WASHINGTON, DC – Rising land values and production expenses are reducing how far federal farm […]
Senate Agriculture Committee Prepares Another Farm Bill Vote
WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate Agriculture Committee is preparing another attempt to advance Farm Bill […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Colin Woodall
Today’s guest is Colin Woodall. He is the CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association […]
Boozman Warns Farm Bill Window Is Rapidly Closing
NASHVILLE, TN – The Senate farm bill faces an immediate deadline as lawmakers run short […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Sen. John Boozman
Today’s guest is Sen. John Boozman. He is the Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee […]
Small Processors Watch Farm Bill Custom Beef Language
LUBBOCK, TX – Farm bill discussions could affect how small meat processors and livestock producers […]
Outside Groups Increase Pressure On Livestock Policy Debate
LUBBOCK, TX – Livestock policy debates are drawing increased attention from groups outside traditional agriculture […]
Senate Farm Bill Draft Avoids Major Livestock Debates
LUBBOCK, TX – The Senate farm bill discussion draft includes several livestock priorities but leaves […]
Farm Bill Payment Limits May Weaken Safety Net
LUBBOCK, TX – Farm bill payment limits could prevent improved safety-net programs from fully protecting […]
SNAP Error Rates Could Shift Costs To States
WASHINGTON, DC – States could face new budget pressure after USDA reported a national Supplemental […]
Holiday Cookout Costs Rise As Farmer Share Shrinks
NASHVILLE, TN – Fourth of July cookouts will cost more this year, but higher grocery […]
White House Seeks $11 Billion More For Farmers
WASHINGTON, DC – Farmers, ranchers, and rural communities are facing significant losses from natural disasters, […]
Senate Farm Bill Proposal Expands Producer Safety Net
WASHINGTON, DC – Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman is putting a new farm bill […]
Farm Income Downturn Intensifies As Policy Decisions Near
WASHINGTON, DC – Farmers are facing a third straight year of declining economic conditions as […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Rep. Randy Feenstra
Today’s guest is Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-R). He is a member of the House Agriculture […]
House Farm Bill Faces Senate Pressure And Changes
LAKELAND, FL – The House has passed its version of the 2026 Farm Bill, but […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Bryan Humphries
Today’s guest is Bryan Humphries. He is the CEO of the National Pork Producers Council […]
New Maps Highlight Uneven Farm Program Payment Patterns
URBANA, IL – New county-level maps from the University of Illinois show farm bill Title […]
House Passes Farm Bill After Key Amendment Fights
WASHINGTON, DC _ The House passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act on a […]
House Farm Bill Debate Opens Under Tight Controls
NASHVILLE, TN – House debate is beginning today on the Farm, Food, and National Security […]
House Farm Bill Heads To Floor This Week
LUBBOCK, TX – The House is moving toward floor debate this week on the Farm, […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Mike Stranz
Today’s guest is Mike Stranz. He is the Vice President of Advocacy with the National […]
Former Chairman David Scott Leaves Lasting Ag Legacy
WASHINGTON, DC – Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott of Georgia has died at […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Rep. David Scott
Today we revisit a conversation with Rep. David Scott (GA-D) from 2021, soon after he […]
Farm Safety Net Small Share Of Federal Spending
NASHVILLE, TN -Federal spending on the U.S. farm safety net remains a very small share […]
Farm Bill Talks Emphasize Credit Access And Rising Costs
NASHVILLE, TN – Farm Bill negotiations are advancing in Washington, with agricultural lenders and policymakers […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Rep. Randy Feenstra
Today’s guest is Rep. Randy Feenstra. He is a member of the House Agriculture Committee […]
Farm Bill Debate Continues As Deadline Nears Congress
LUBBOCK, TX – Lawmakers are working toward a new farm bill before the September deadline, […]
Crop Insurance Participation Surges Ahead Of 2026 Deadline
NASHVILLE, TN – Record crop insurance participation highlights the program’s central role in the farm […]
House Committee Advances Bipartisan 2026 Farm Bill Forward
WASHINGTON, DC – The House Agriculture Committee advanced a bipartisan five-year farm bill early Thursday […]
Farm Bill Debate Continues Amid Sharp Policy Divisions
WASHINGTON, DC – The House Agriculture Committee spent more than five hours Tuesday marking up […]
Trade Rules, Regulation And Policy Battles Dominate Debate
LUBBOCK, TX – Beyond financial protections, the upcoming farm bill fight is shaping into a […]
Farm Bill Changes Target Farm Finances And Risk
LUBBOCK, TX – House lawmakers are preparing to rewrite the farm safety net, and the […]
Farm Bureau Convention Highlights Leadership, Policy, Recognition Sunday
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The American Farm Bureau Federation convention continued Sunday with a packed agenda […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Rep. Eric Sorensen
Today’s guest is Rep. Eric Sorensen (IL-17). He is a member of the House Agriculture […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Kody Bessent
Today’s guest is Kody Bessent. He is CEO of Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) in Lubbock, […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Rep. Randy Feenstra
Today’s guest is Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04). He is a member of the House Agriculture […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Rep. Angie Craig
Today’s guest is Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02). She is the Ranking Member of the House […]