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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Fort Worth Stock Show

Youth, Livestock, and Family Fun Shine at Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

FWSSR Communications Director Matt Brockman discusses the event’s competitions, safety preparations, and family-friendly activities during the opening weekend.
From Junior Heifer Shows to Mustang Magic competitions, the 23-day event brings together 4-H and FFA participants, livestock enthusiasts, and families to celebrate North Texas’ rich Western heritage.

January 21, 2026 01:03 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

CLAAS: Made for More

SNEAK PEEK: CLAAS Celebrates 100 Years of Farming Innovation with New Docuseries on RFD-TV

CLAAS Senior Vice President for the Americas Region Eric Raby joined us to preview the new docuseries “CLAAS: Made for More,” premiering tonight at 9 PM ET only on RFD-TV.

January 21, 2026 12:57 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

Washington Policy

Fifth-Generation Dairy FarmHER Watches ‘Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act’ Cross the Finish Line

Dairy farmer and Discover Ag co-host Tara Vander Dussen joined us to discuss the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, her experience at the signing, and what’s next for her family and farm.

January 21, 2026 12:42 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

Agriculture

Economic Pressure Mounts for Farmers Despite Signs of Farmland Market Stability

The Farm Bureau is making an urgent call to Congress for more farm support. Colton Lacina with Farmers National Company joined us to discuss farmland values and how market dynamics for the year ahead reflect stabilization rather than collapse.

January 21, 2026 12:30 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

Washington Policy

U.S. Beef, Soybean Markets on Edge as Markets Await SCOTUS Tariff Ruling

Analysts say a Supreme Court decision on tariffs could reshape protein markets, strain U.S.-China trade, and force farmers to rethink global demand strategies.

January 21, 2026 12:03 PM

Tony St. James

Livestock

New World Screwworm Detections in Mexico Keep Southwestern Cattle Raisers on High Alert

Wayne Cockrell with the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association joined us to discuss preparedness, producer awareness, and the industry’s response to New World screwworm concerns.

January 21, 2026 12:00 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick