AgDay Podcast

USDA goes on camera for first interview since NASS report processing error, plus new New World screwworm cases surge and we take an in-depth look at what Ohio's non-domiciled CDL decision could mean for trucking and agriculture.

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Democrats swept to victory Tuesday, reshaping the political landscape in Washington. We take a look at what Congress could look like for the agriculture committees and what may still be accomplished during the lame duck session.

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Signs of the Super El Niño are moving east. The heavy rain in the southwest and where it's headed on Election Day.

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In states where agriculture is king, the ag industry will be well represented in the 120th Congress regardless of which party the candidates come from. That's because, in most cases, both parties have a strong bipartisan tradition of working together for farmers and ranchers. When agriculture wins, the entire economy wins. South Dakota's House race is a prime example.

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Ag policy advocates face a major shake-up in the next Congress, with significant turnover possible on the agriculture committees. At least nine House and five Senate Ag Committee members are leaving Congress at the end of the 119th Congress, including leadership. And the midterm could swing party power in one or both chambers, further shaking things up.

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The Congressional Budget Office has estimated the net cost of the Senate farm bill at $4.4 billion over the 10-year budget window. However, regardless of the score, there are differing opinions on whether a permanent farm bill can pass during the lame duck session of Congress.

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Our latest installment in our Ag Vote 2026 coverage: Several candidates in the midterms could add agriculture voices to Congress. Also covering why high fuel prices are likely to squeeze basis levels.

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AgDay makes its last stop on our Harvest Your Independence Tour with a look at harvest and yields in Minnesota. Plus, the Trump administration continues to pour new investments into the beef industry. A $382 million investment was announced on the campaign trail Monday.

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USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service says a processing error in its September Crop Production Report resulted in inaccurate corn ear counts and yield estimates for Nebraska and Kansas. The issue also led to a slight adjustment in the national corn yield estimate. However, USDA maintains the October report is accurate.

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U.S. government assistance to farmers is expected to reach a record $55.4 billion in 2026 as producers continue to feel the impact of tariffs and elevated input costs tied to global conflicts. That total includes the new $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program. And it appears Congress may not be finished providing support.

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