News

Canadian wildfire smoke and extreme heat are adding pressure as the U.S. corn crop enters pollination.
Beef-on-dairy cattle have changed the makeup of feedlots and replacement markets.
The Fresh Greens Project is helping connect Northwest Arkansas with fresh, locally grown produce through vertical farming.
Agriculture News
Asian longhorn ticks are spreading across parts of the Midwest, raising livestock concerns as researchers explore new pest control technology.
The conversation focused on menopause awareness, women’s health and supporting the growing number of women in agriculture.
EPA Region 6 Administrator Scott Mason explains how proposed diesel rule changes could impact truckers, farmers, and the broader economy.
Washington Policy
RealAg Radio’s Shaun Haney discusses new U.S.-Canada tariffs, the potash exemption, and what the latest trade tensions could mean for USMCA negotiations and agriculture.
The Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking comments on possible changes to Prime marbling classifications and skeletal maturity requirements for cattle verified younger than 30 months. Comments are due September 8, 2026.
The announcement comes as the United States, Canada, and Mexico continue negotiations over the future of the USMCA trade agreement.
World News
USDA reported a large export sale that included shipments to China and unknown destinations, which traders often interpret as additional Chinese purchases.
RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney joins us to discuss Canada’s agricultural policy discussions, industry reaction to the joint statement, and the path forward toward the next agricultural policy framework.
New duty-free phosphate imports from Morocco are expected to boost fertilizer supplies and lower costs for U.S. farmers as USDA estimates prices could fall by as much as 22 percent.
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