Crops
Growers say drought has created a logjam during the sweet potato transplanting season.
A Farm Bureau economist says EPA’s Hypoxia Task Force has made encouraging progress in reducing nitrogen runoff in the Mississippi River Basin, but work remains on phosphorus.
Industry leaders say ethanol continues to support farm income and rural investment.
ASFMRA’s Shawn Wood joins us to discuss farmland market trends, drought and water concerns, and the outlook for Arizona agricultural real estate.
Ag tech company Pairwise says genome editing tools are opening new doors for growers and expanding access to fruits and vegetables year-round.
Dr. Gary Schnitkey from the University of Illinois discusses farmers’ sentiment toward industry consolidation, especially in the fertilizer sector, where costs remain historically high.
USDA says total grain inspected for export reached 2.81 million metric tons for the week ending June 11.
Experts note that economic growth, fuel demand, and energy diversification are opening new opportunities for U.S. grain and ethanol exports in Southeast Asia.
The USDA’s new cotton initiative comes as policymakers continue to focus on stabilizing farm income across major row crops while balancing export exposure with domestic supply chain resilience.
Artisan Milling Company has spent nearly two decades producing stone-ground grits.
Many growers are monitoring water allocations as dry conditions continue.
Favorable weather has vineyards running ahead of last year’s pace.
Lewis Williamson with HTS Commodities joined us to discuss current crop conditions, USDA crop ratings, summer weather concerns, and the potential market impacts of developments in the Middle East.
Purdue data show stronger net returns for organic corn and soybeans despite lower yields and higher costs.
Supporters say the bill would improve workforce access while bringing more predictability to labor costs.
Grains and Commodities
As chairman of Georgia Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee, Hurley is working to strengthen agriculture’s future.
Storage preparation remains an important step as wheat harvest moves north.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins recently told senators that 45Z guidance remains a priority, while also reaffirming support for year-round E15.
Specialty Crops
Industry leaders say rising Tier 2 imports are adding pressure to domestic producers.
The Louisiana producer hopes to one day pass the farm on to her newborn son.
