Headlines on today’s episode include: - An Under Secretary for Trade and Agricultural Affairs has been confirmed - U.S. Grains Council renamed- The latest weekly crop progress reports- Managing expectations for the 2025 crop- Apples creating opportunity in rural KentuckySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Farmers for Soil Health Sign-Up Starts Soon
The Farmers for Soil Health conservation program will continue this year. Technical assistant Greg Luce says there are some changes and sign-up will be available soon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Live steer prices up $48 from a year ago | Weekly Livestock Market Update
In this episode of the Weekly Livestock Market Update, host Meghan Grebner and ag economist Josh Maples discuss the latest trends in the livestock market, focusing on cattle prices, market dynamics, and the implications of recent reports on cold storage and slaughter numbers. They analyze the bullish market for cattle, the impact of the jobs report on consumer confidence, and the significance of trade frameworks for beef demand. The conversation highlights the complexities of the market, including risk management strategies for producers and the effects of international trade on domestic prices.Takeaways:» We're clearly in a bullish market for cattle prices.» $48 more than where we were a year ago.» Low levels of cold storage, especially on the pork side.» Beef cow slaughter is going to be one of the most fascinating things.» This report revised May and June down about 258,000 jobs.» This is a pretty big hiccup here in terms of consumer sentiment.» Imports of beef from Brazil are now subject to that 50% tariff.» Can any access is good access, even if it's years down the road.» We're not likely to send a ton of beef to Australia.Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrownfieldAgNews» Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsAbout Brownfield Ag News:Brownfield Ag News is your trusted source for reliable agriculture news, market trends, weather updates, and expert interviews. Get comprehensive coverage and stay ahead in the ever-evolving agriculture industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Agriculture Today: August 1, 2025
Headlines on today’s episode include: - Markets responding to tariffs - Soybean markets looking for a China deal - EPA proposal could eliminate DEF requirements in ag - An outlook for the U.S. wheat market - A new satellite should help farmersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Summer scouting on Iowa public land
On this episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brent Barnett joins Backwoods Bulletin podcast host Caleb Drake on a piece of Iowa public land to do some summer scouting. They discuss the terrain they navigated and some of the deer hunting areas they were able to find.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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