All About: Ag PhD

Hosted by Darren and Brian Hefty since 1998, Ag PhD is Information for Agriculture. Around the country and around the world, agriculture producers watch and listen to Ag PhD. For the latest information on how to take your operation from good to great, tune into Ag PhD. The program includes a wide range of agronomic information from how to maximize your fertilizer program & tiling to stopping those yield-robbing insects and crop diseases and more. Plus, enjoy our weekly segments, including Farm Basics, Iron Talk, and the Weed of the Week. Agriculture is the most important industry in the world, and we bring you the information you need to best manage your business.

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Trade

Japan Remains a Critical Export Market for U.S. Agriculture

Japan’s aging farming population and reliance on imported food remain major drivers of demand for U.S. agricultural exports.

November 05, 2026 12:30 PM

Tony St. James

Livestock

Beef Demand Growth Reshapes Fed Cattle Market Reporting

Strong beef demand supports cattle values, but shrinking cash trade is changing how producers receive regional price information.

November 05, 2026 12:00 PM

Tony St. James

Energy

Fuel Costs Surge As Farm Input Pressure Intensifies

The September increase comes as federal officials move forward with an $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief effort, although payment formulas and eligibility details remain pending.

November 05, 2026 11:30 AM

Tony St. James

Business

Rebuilding vs. Maintaining Soil Potassium with Nutrien eKonomics: What Farmers Need to Know

Nutrien eKonomics explains how farmers can rebuild low soil potassium, maintain levels above the critical value, and plan fertilizer applications.

November 04, 2026 12:12 PM

RFD-TV NEWS STAFF

USDA

USDA Backs Dimmitt Beef Plant with Loan Guarantee

The planned facility is expected to process roughly 400 cattle daily and bring new jobs to the region.

November 04, 2026 11:00 AM

Tony St. James

Livestock

Higher Milk Output Pressures Dairy Producer Margins Further

Rising milk production and lower prices are putting additional financial pressure on dairy farmers.

November 04, 2026 10:00 AM

Tony St. James

Markets

Lumber Prices Fall as Housing Market Weakness Weighs on Demand

North American lumber prices fell 7% entering November as housing activity and seasonal demand weighed on the market. Timber values remain highly regional, with Southern pulpwood especially weak.

November 04, 2026 09:00 AM

Tony St. James

U.S. Farm Bill

Farm Disaster Aid Could Join Year-End Congressional Package

Producers could see additional disaster assistance considered before year-end, but the final amount and legislative path remain unsettled.

November 04, 2026 08:00 AM

Tony St. James

Livestock

U.S. Genetics Feed Groups Target Mexican Cattle Growth

Growing Mexican interest in U.S. genetics and feed technology could support additional agricultural export opportunities.

November 03, 2026 12:00 PM

Tony St. James

Business

Food Prices Rise While Farm Commodity Prices Fall

Falling farm commodity prices do not guarantee lower grocery bills when processing, labor, transportation, and retail costs remain high.

November 03, 2026 11:00 AM

Tony St. James

Trade

Special Report: USDA Data Leaves China Corn Shipment Gap Unresolved

USDA confirmed its Export Sales database shows no 2025/26 or 2026/27 corn originally reported to unknown destinations that was later switched to China, eliminating one possible explanation for the discrepancy.

November 03, 2026 10:30 AM

Tony St. James

Markets

Changing Eating Habits Pressure U.S. Pork Demand Further

Hog producers face a demand-driven market where improving consumption may matter more than reducing current pork supplies.

November 03, 2026 10:00 AM

Tony St. James