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May 29, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The fight to keep the farming way of life going in Ukraine. We have an inside look at what farmers are facing, as they attempt to plant while clearing their lands of mines and ammunition, and the worldwide effort to keep them going.
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May 26, 2023Tyne Morgan hosts AgDay: An important ruling comes from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the Waters of the U.S. rule. See what it means for the EPA along with farmers and ranchers. Plus, how what two farmers found in a Michigan field is rewriting the history books.
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May 25, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: U.S. meat exports are targeting a new continent for growth--Africa. We'll dig into that potential market. Plus, the major impact drought is continuing to have on the cattle market, and we check in on cotton planting in Louisiana.
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May 24, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Think the long corn and soybean rally is over? Why a new report taking a longer look says, think again. Plus, watch cowboys and state police lasso a wandering cow, and farming inside shipping containers—it can be done!
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May 23, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A big window opens up to finish planting the 2023 crop. We'll talk to farmers in Illinois about their expectations for the growing season. Plus, the debt limit debate continues as deadlines loom large, and see what's being done to attract wildlife to farms in...
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May 22, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The results are in from this year's wheat tour. See the devastating impact drought has had on this year's crop, and what that could mean come harvest time. Plus, students create gadgets to help lighten the load on the farm and grow better crops.
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May 19, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Corn futures dip below five dollars as the industry asks how low it can trade. Plus, the wheat tour continues to find a crop under severe stress in Kansas and go aboard as grain inspectors search a ship out of Ukraine.
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May 18, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: An extension of the Ukrainian grain deal sinks U.S. grain markets. Plus, the wheat tour searches fields for the size of the 2023 crop, and it's hunt day on "Outdoors On the Farm".
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May 17, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Planting is finally starting in the Northern Plains. We'll have a report from the previously snow-covered fields. Plus, an announcement about new investments in rural energy, and we go outdoors on the farm in Missouri.
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May 16, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Farmers are making serious strides in getting the 2023 crop in the ground. We'll check on South Dakota's progress after a slow start. Plus, go outdoors on the farm for a spring turkey hunt in Missouri.
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May 15, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA forecasts a record grain crop. We have analysis and reaction to it's latest supply demand report. Plus, what about prices for 2023? And Machinery Pete with a classic tractor that became a movie star.
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May 12, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Supreme Court hands down a ruling on California's animal welfare standards. The industry reacts as it could change livestock farming everywhere. Plus, lawmakers meet with the President to discuss the farm bill.
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May 11, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Commodity markets ready for another pivotal supply demand report from USDA. We have a preview. Plus, a deadline approaches as thousands amass at the southern border. And despite a slow start, there are some positive signs for beef exports.
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May 10, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Flood waters are receding. We have the latest river impacts as planting progress ramps up. Plus, which state now has the lowest pasture and rangeland condition ratings ever reported? And preserving citrus production in Georgia.
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May 9, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Planting is moving quickly! We have updates from Iowa and Louisiana, as 2023 crops go in the ground. Plus, farmers and ranchers along the border prepare as a COVID-era policy is set to end.
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May 8, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: China is buying corn cargoes from a new source--South Africa! We have details on why U.S. farmers should care. Plus, grain markets end the week strong, and a Texas auctioneer is vying to be the world's best.
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May 5, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The drought improves in places but persists in others. We'll have the latest as other areas deal with flooding and snow. Plus, a reorganization of seed brands from Bayer, and some tips to flip your soil health.
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May 4, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The latest farm bankruptcy numbers reveal strong financial health for producers in 2022. Plus, the Federal Reserve makes a decision on interest rates. And could drones keep wolves from attacking cattle?
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May 3, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Planting is moving at a record pace in parts of the country, while in others, it hasn't even started. We have the latest from the field. Plus, how adding cover crops to a corn-soybean rotation can help flip your soil.
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May 2, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Spring planting should be ramping up, but cool weather conditions have some northern farmers on pause. Plus, how improving water infiltration helps flip your soil, and commodities start the week under pressure.
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May 1, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The EPA approves new waivers for E15 sales, we have reaction and what it means for farmers and prices this summer. Plus, Machinery Pete is pricing high-speed disks and how water management can help flip your soil.
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April 28, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Will E15 get approved permanently or just renewed for summer driving? We'll take a look at the latest ethanol demand driver. Plus, corn and wheat markets fall hard, and an Arkansas farmer shares his story of survival and success.
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April 27, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: From heavy snow to flooding concerns, rivers in the Northern Plains have towns on high alert. Plus, Florida citrus production continues to decline-will it ever come back? As Colorado's governor signs "right to repair" into law.
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April 26, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Helping farmers in Ukraine rebuild--we'll see how one group is working hard to keep operations going in the midst of war. Plus, Brazil grain prices put pressure on markets here at home, and the untold story behind saving NAFTA.
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April 25, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The latest cattle on feed report has experts trying to determine what it means for market direction. Plus, updates from the Texas dairy fire and the Black Sea grain deal.
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April 24, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The soybean crop in Argentina continues to shrink--what does that mean for markets? Plus, California farmers get good news about water allocations and meet the scientists working on new rice varieties in Louisiana.
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April 21, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Will drought conditions persist this summer? Hear what forecasters are saying, as some cattle ranchers in drought-ridden areas are forced to make more tough decisions. Plus, what drivers are saving when it comes to E15.
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April 20, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The EPA director faces tough questions before the House Ag Committee on Capitol Hill. Plus, a major spring storm treks across the country. See what that could mean for the winter wheat crop already facing challenges.
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April 19, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The shifting workload of U.S. ports and a potential labor strike has exporters on edge. Plus, concern about the conditions of the winter wheat crop, and visit an Iowa farm preparing to plant.
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April 18, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Troubled waters may lie ahead for the Black Sea Grain deal. What it could mean for markets here at home. Plus, a new effort to eradicate bird flu, and we see the impacts on farms following flooding in Tulare, California.
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April 17, 2023Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: Biofuels groups want answers after the EPA releases new proposed tailpipe emission standards. Plus, record-high cattle prices, but what does that mean for producers' bottom lines? And an effort to save a big red barn in Illinois.
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April 14, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The threat of frost has farmers keeping a close eye on vulnerable crops and planting. Plus, another court puts WOTUS on pause in half of the country, and solving the water crisis out West.
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April 13, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Cattle prices are soaring as grilling season arrives. We'll look at the last price trends and what's behind the new record highs. Plus, farmers in the Midwest are preparing to plant. We'll see how preparations are going in Illinois.
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April 12, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA rolls out another Supply and Demand Report helping drive wheat markets lower. Plus, a Texas dairy is dealing with the fallout from a possible explosion. Plus, the per acre cost of feral hogs.
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April 11, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Fertilizer prices have been a hot topic over the past two years. Tuesday on AgDay we'll look at where things stand no as planters prepare to roll in the Midwest. Plus, the impact of a big blizzard in the Dakotas.
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April 10, 2023Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: As interest rates continue to rise, what impact will that have on farmers heading into planting season? Plus, California moves from drought to too much water. And Machinery Pete has something for red tractor lovers.
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April 7, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: They've started their farming operations from the ground up, blazing a trail for others to follow, or growing their businesses in new ways. They're the top producers of the year, and you'll hear their inspiring stories.
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April 6, 2023Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: Another round of powerful storms pushes through the Heartland, as farmers in North Dakota wonder if spring will ever arrive. Plus, we revisit East Palestine, Ohio, as it continues to recover from a train derailment.
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April 5, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A lawsuit over a wetland designation in South Dakota heads to court. Plus, severe weather and snow returns as farmers wait to plant. And the latest check of farmer sentiments about the ag economy.
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April 4, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Blizzards, tornadoes, and drought—all making for a wild start to spring planting. We'll take a look at all of it. Plus the impact of surging oil prices on soybean markets, and meet a national champion turkey caller.
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April 3, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA rolls out its planting intentions report and markets make serious moves to end the week. So what do the numbers mean and what could change in the weeks ahead? Plus, Machinery Pete gives us a lift regarding forklift prices.
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March 31, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Input costs are down so will that influence planting decisions for farmers in 23'? Plus, the snow keeps piling up in California and USDA is struggling to find workers.
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March 30, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Two companies say they won't be moving Russian grain anymore. And more predictions about how many acres of corn and soybeans farmers will plant this spring. Plus, a peanut farmer who is strictly major league material.
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March 29, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Texas cotton country remains in drought as farmers consider whether to plant in 2023. We have boots on the ground in the panhandle. Plus, new legislation targets trucking shortages and a look at the need for clean water in rural America.
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March 28, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: This week, USDA will release its acreage predictions for this year, but what do farmers think will happen? We head into the field to find out. Plus, some good news about farm bankruptcies and what new numbers could mean for the future.
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March 27, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Farmers in Ukraine are ready to plant, but instead, they're searching fields for landmines. Plus, taking a closer look at Russia and the connection with wheat prices and Machinery has something new to report--falling prices.
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March 24, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: China continues to make big buys of U.S. corn, but what about our soybeans? We have an update. Plus, why authorities say the flooding situation in one California county could impact the world, and planting is underway in Louisiana.
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March 23, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Federal Reserve meets to discuss raising interest rates yet again. We have the latest and what it means for the ag economy. Plus, California dairies deal with flooding as high winds and wet weather inundate the state.
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March 22, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The nation's wheat crop is in tough shape as drought lingers in the Southern Plains. Plus, could California set a new all-time snow record? And an update on the bird flu outbreak still impacting poultry growers.
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March 21, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Oil Prices are falling ahead of spring planting. We'll discuss what that could mean for input costs and inflation. Russia and Ukraine extend their grain deal for just 60 days, and we celebrate "National Ag Day".
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March 20, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: China returned to buy U.S. corn last week. We'll look at why and how much. Plus, how much land is in foreign owner's hands? The latest data from USDA, and its crawfish season in Louisiana!
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March 17, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Rural bankers raise warning flags about the rural economy, but how stable are rural banks? We ask the industry. Plus, California storms are ruining crops and flooding towns, and take a tour of Kentucky agriculture.
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March 16, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: How many acres of corn and soybeans are expected to be planted in 2023? We'll get the latest survey numbers. Plus, a Texas teen is recognized for his work restoring a John Deere tractor.
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March 15, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Changes are coming to USDA. See what's being proposed to make it more equitable. Plus, help comes from above to help keep cattle fed in Northern California, and a farmer who goes beyond just keeping his soil safe.
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March 14, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Some California farming communities are forced to evacuate as flood waters rise. Plus, the impact on ag following the collapse of a popular venture capital bank, and a farming couple taking water conservation to a new level.
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March 13, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Secretary of Agriculture speaks to a crowd here at Commodity Classic in Orlando, FL. We'll dig into recent initiatives and what they ultimately mean for farmers. Plus, tour a farm winning awards for conservation.
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March 10, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: We're at Commodity Classic in Orlando, FL, where farmers are getting ready for spring planting, but will they have the inputs and supplies they need? Plus, efforts to gain certainty in trade with Mexico.
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March 9, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Grain farmers gather in Orlando for this year's Commodity Classic, and a new look at what could be in this year's farm bill. Plus, reaction to the cut in corn export, and a slimming of the nation's soybean stocks.
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March 8, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Changes to how meat can be labeled a product of the U.S. is getting a reaction from cattlemen. Plus, the latest survey results on the ag economy, and Commodity Classic is ready to kick off in Florida. We'll have a preview!
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March 7, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: U.S. officials take the next step in Mexico's plan to ban U.S. GMO corn imports. Plus, the factors that could lead to a possible shift in acreage for many farmers. And, a new effort to cut down on the stress facing farmers.
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March 6, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Renewable Diesel is the hottest market in agriculture, we'll see how crush capacity is expanding in the northern plains. Plus Machinery Pete keeps finding record tractor prices and the cold returns.
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March 3, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Negotiations heat up over the black sea corridor as leaders meet in India, plus teams continue the hard work of clearing mines from fields in Ukraine and we get an early look at planting expectations from North Dakota.
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March 2, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A new EPA plan would allow E15 to be sold year-round in 8 midwestern states but not everyone thinks it goes far enough. Plus, the snow keeps falling out west while drought continues in the southern plains.
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March 1, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The House Ag Committee discusses government regulations and the impact on farmers, plus USDA releases a report on equity while sharing recommendations for the future and the impact the war in Ukraine is having on farmers and families.
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February 28, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Another huge storm pushes across the country, hitting the Plains with tornadoes and high winds. What that means for the winter wheat crop. Plus, we continue our tour of the Ag States of America with a stop in the big-sky territory.
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February 27, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: One year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, what is life like for Ukrainian farmers? We talk with one farmer who's there and meet a U.S. farmer and philanthropist who's on a mission to make sure producers there continue to help feed the world.
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February 24, 2023Host Clinton Griffiths leads a team of reporters, analysts, and experts to bring you the nation's newscast for agriculture and rural America.
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February 23, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A winter storm blows across the country. We have team coverage, as natural gas prices hit fresh lows and an update on an Arizona rancher accused of murder on the border.
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February 22, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A big winter storm roars across the country and is expected to bring blizzard conditions and feet of snow. The AgDay weather team has the latest. Plus, orange production hits new lows, as orange juice prices hit fresh highs.
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February 21, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Trade leaders are finally in place, so does that mean a renewed focus on ag trade? Plus, are supply chain issues over for the ag equipment industry? And what one Virginia farmer wants you to know about why he suing USDA.
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February 20, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Debate around the cost of the next Farm Bill is heating up in Washington plus a rural Ohio town asks EPA leadership for help following a toxic train derailment and Machinery Pete is at the National Farm Machinery Show.
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February 17, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The government looks at pesticide safety in an effort to protect workers. Plus, from snow to dust, wicked weather blows across the Midwest, and a leader of Black farmers says the administration isn't living up to its promises.
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February 16, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A train derails in rural Ohio and residents are concerned about potential chemical leaks. We have the latest. Plus, why the leader of the House says he's confident in getting a farm bill done in 2023.
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February 15, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Inflation is down, but not as much as economists expected. What could that mean for interest rates? Plus, tips to win the furrow if you're worried about crusting in soybeans, and tractor sales start slow in 2023. We talk with John Boyd, Jr.-Founder & President of the...
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February 14, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The renewable fuels industry is asking for clarity of demand. We'll discuss why. Plus, California makes its own plan for the Colorado River, as we ask an agronomist what matters most in fighting tar spot.
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February 13, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Meat exports were strong in 2022, so what should producers expect in 2023? We have details. Plus egg prices fall, and can you win the furrow by adding sulfur to soybeans? Machinery Pete gives advice to young farmers hoping to buy.
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February 10, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Why some lawmakers say extending the current farm bill is out of the question. Plus, sugar beet growers in Montana say their plant shutting down is devastating, and the real star of the Super Bowl may be under the player's feet.
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February 9, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: New numbers paint a picture of the South American crop size. We break down the details. Plus, the dairy industry weighs in on new proposed school lunch standards, and why we could see record cattle prices later this year.
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February 8, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Farmer sentiment is still on the rise according to the latest survey. We'll take a closer look at the new Ag Economy Barometer. Plus, soybean farmers travel to North Africa on a mission to find future buyers for meal.
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February 7, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: New information is now available for cattle producers regarding contract prices! We take a look at what's contained in this new report. Plus, new rules for school lunches, and we travel to Morocco to see what a growing population in Africa could mean for demand for...
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February 6, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A new bill on cattle contracts and price transparency is introduced in the Senate. Why this one may not have the support of the industry. Plus, building market demand in Morocco for U.S. soybean meal. AgDay's Michelle Rook travels to Africa.
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February 3, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A new cattle contract library is getting its first reviews at the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, and what are price expectations for cattle in the year ahead? As artificial intelligence makes its way to farming.
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February 2, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The cattle industry convention and NCBA tradeshow kicks off in New Orleans. We have reports from the event including a look at recent price trends and take a tour of Iowa agriculture.
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February 1, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Is the nation's cattle herd continuing to shrink? We have a look at the latest inventory numbers. Plus, what you need to know before you sign up for farm programs, and what this year's Super Bowl party will cost you.
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January 31, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Markets are trading a weather market based on what's happening in South America. We'll look at the latest forecasts. Plus, why high energy costs are making it hard for South Africa to find economic stability, and which states added the most dairy cows in 2022?
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January 30, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Water levels on the Mississippi River are improving. We have an update. Plus, semi-truck prices are monstrous! Machinery Pete hits the auction block and the interesting world of alligator farming.
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January 27, 2023Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: High egg prices have some calling for investigations, but one expert says they're not necessary. Plus, a new move to increase oversight of foreign land ownership, and a young producer who's making waves in the cattle industry.
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January 26, 2023Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: Seven farm workers are killed in what's being called an act of workplace violence. Plus, the latest on what we're hearing about input costs for the upcoming growing season at this year's Top Producer Summit, and meet a trailblazing farmer from Ohio.
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January 25, 2023Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: Fertilizer prices hit record highs in 2022. We look into why there may be some good news about prices this year. Plus, hear what U.S. officials have to say after meeting with Mexico about GMO corn, and meet this year's "Top Producer of the Year".
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January 24, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Natural gas prices have fallen in half. We'll take at look at what that means for fertilizer prices. Plus, grain markets fall on recent rains in South America, and meet a dairy in the running for "Top Producer of The Year".
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January 23, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: World leaders worry about global food security amid war in Ukraine and surging fertilizer prices. Plus, the road to sustainable farming starts with healthy soil, and meet a top producer from Virginia.
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January 20, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Ag groups take the latest Waters of the U.S. Rule to court, as the saga continues. Plus, damage reports are still coming in from the West Coast rains, as the latest survey is promising for the rural economy.
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January 19, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: U.S. and Chinese officials meet face to face, as China's top economist delivers a message to the world. Plus, what record-low hay stocks could mean for producers, and some advice before you head back inside a grain bin.
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January 18, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Egg prices are surging and even casual shoppers are asking why. We have the latest on the price increases and what's next. Plus, take a trip to see the future of ag technology at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.
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January 17, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: New packing capacity is preparing to come online. We'll look at the latest plant in Nebraska. Plus, inflation may have slowed last month but eggflation is alive and well, and take of tour of the "Ag States of America".
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January 16, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: From making the tastiest corn chips to the juiciest steak, topped off with a delicious glass of wine. We have farmers and ranchers to thank for making it happen. We visit with folks "Leading the Field".
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January 13, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA's January report sends the markets into a big rally. We look at the numbers and what the smaller crop size for corn and soybeans means going forward. Plus, we get a little exercise without busting a sweat, thanks to trying tai chi.
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January 12, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Washington is back at work and agriculture hopes to be on the agenda in 2023. We'll look at the likelihood. Plus, cattle feeders see improving returns and a health program returns more profit to cattle producers in Oklahoma.
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January 11, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The secretary of Agriculture speaks about new programs to the American Farm Bureau Convention. Plus, flooding rains and mountain snows continue in California, and meet the faces of food--farmers in North Dakota share their stories.
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January 10, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Rain, Rain, and snow pour into the West Coast. We have the latest in what's been declared a natural disaster. Plus, dairy price expectations for 2023 and meet the "Farm Dog of the Year".
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January 9, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Will Machinery prices soften in 2023? Machinery Pete isn't so sure. Missy Bauer helps us Win the Furrow through better corn-on-corn tillage and the acreage battle heats up as cotton farmers say they'll plant less this year.
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January 6, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Soaking rains and high winds roll across the west coast as a new drought monitor offers a bit of hope for 2023. Plus, surging covid cases in China are impacting agricultural markets.
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January 5, 2023Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: A bomb cyclone has California in its crosshairs, as the state's snowpack gets off to a promising start. Plus, we have the latest on winter wheat ratings and we check out some unique goats in Georgia.
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January 4, 2023Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: As another powerful storm pushes across the country, we take a look long term--is the La Nina weather pattern coming to an end? Plus, we head to Louisiana where farmers are trying to meet the demand for raspberries.
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January 3, 2023Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: The EPA releases a new Waters of the U.S. Rule. We'll have reaction and details on why the new rule might not be in place for long. Plus, we go searching for the perfect pecans in Arkansas.
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January 2, 2023Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Higher grain prices, but higher input prices in 2022. What could 2023 bring? We look at everything from machinery to livestock, to ongoing supply challenges, as we say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one on the farm!
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December 30, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: The wild weather across the country continues--from rain and heavy snow in the west to warmer temperatures and the potential for flooding further east. We have team coverage. Plus, important end-of-the-year tax advice.
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December 29, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: The powerful winter storm may have passed, but the clean-up and recovery are impacting cash basis. We'll have the latest. Plus, soybeans close above $15, and we celebrate all the great things about extension workers!
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December 28, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A punishing winter storm continues its trek. We have an update on the impact that's having on some dairy producers in Upstate New York, and what could be on the way next. Plus, a look at the key ag provisions in the latest massive Government spending plan.
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December 27, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Why are so many crush facilities expanding or being built? We'll look into the rush for soybean oil capacity, and what it means for farmers in the near future. Plus another week brings another winter storm. The AgDay weather team tells you when and where.
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December 26, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: From making the tastiest corn chips to the juiciest steak, topped off with a delicious glass of wine, we have farmers and ranchers to thank for making it happen! We visit with folks "Leading the Field."
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December 23, 2022Christmas in the Country: It's time to celebrate the holidays in rural America! Come along as we visit a family-owned reindeer farm, check out a whiskey business that is completely farmer-focused, and much more. It's our annual Christmas in the Country with Clinton Griffiths and Tyne Morgan.
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December 22, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The cold winter weather roars into the nation's midsection threatening winter wheat and livestock. It has commodity markets on the rise ahead of the holiday. Plus, we'll check in on the Christmas tree industry.
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December 21, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A Christmas cold snap and blizzard has the country on high alert. We have the very latest, including what it means for commodity markets. Plus, the FBI warns about criminals stealing milk powder.
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December 20, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: With help needed on the farm right now, the ag industry makes a new push for immigration reform. We'll have the latest on where things stand. Plus, some good news about Mississippi River levels, while bird flu reaches a grim, new level.
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December 19, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Should foreign entities be able to buy U.S. farmland? We'll take a closer look at the debate. Plus, an update on fuel and heating costs. Machinery Pete goes grunge with 90's era tractors, and when will the Arctic air return?
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December 16, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Cattle producers will soon get new information to help them market the herd. We have an update on the cattle market library. Plus, worries about hay supplies following an Arctic blast, and what's ahead for dairy from this year's Milk Business Conference.
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December 15, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Interest rates move higher yet again. We'll look at the impacts on dairy producers from this year's Milk Business Conference. Plus, bird flu continues to spread, as tractor sales dip in 2022.
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December 14, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: New numbers paint a more optimistic tone about inflation, while U.S. meat exports look to gain ground overseas, and the dairy industry looks to make even more gains in 2023. We'll have the latest from this year's Milk Business Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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December 13, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Winter weather is rolling across the country. We have the latest expected impacts. Plus, this year's cotton crop is beating expectations, and we'll talk about cash grain prices and how long basis can hold.
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December 12, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA rolls out its latest Supply and Demand report. We'll have the numbers and the latest changes to global expectations. Plus, price trends for extra large farm tractors, and neighbors helping neighbors in Illinois.
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December 9, 2022Christmas Comeback: A year ago, Western Kentucky was devastated by a series of tornadoes. One year later, we return to Mayfield, Kentucky. See how people are rebuilding farms, businesses, and lives in this special report!
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December 8, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Snow is falling in the California mountains and that's encouraging news for farmers hoping to refill water storage and aquifers. Plus, the shortage of large animal vets continues to intensify. A study looks at why.
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December 7, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Washington discusses the state of ag research, as spending surges in places like China. We have details from Washington, D.C. Plus, considerations for the battle against weeds in 2023, and improving soil moisture sensors in Kansas.
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December 6, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Crop insurance is vital to risk management for farmers. We'll dig into the latest discussions in Washington. Plus, water shortages stand to change California's status as a leading dairy producer.
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December 5, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: A nationwide rail strike is averted. We'll have reaction from the ag industry. Plus, more allegations that Russia is stealing Ukrainian grains, and how research work in a university lab is helping get more U.S. meat moving overseas.
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December 2, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: EPA releases its renewable volumes for the next three years. See why some are celebrating. Plus, we head to California wine country. See how a family winery has stayed in business for several generations.
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December 1, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Congress has a busy schedule this month including a vote on avoiding a rail strike. We have details. Plus, rains are helping the Mississippi River rise, and beef packer margins turn negative.
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November 30, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Moving ag product could soon prove challenging. We have the latest on efforts to avert a rail strike and a ruling that could have a big impact on livestock haulers. Plus, the most expensive weed for farmers to fight this year.
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November 29, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: We're finally seeing relief at the pump, but it may not be for the reasons you may think. Plus, why Mexico may be softening its stance on U.S. GMO corn, and farmers are battling for water in Arizona.
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November 28, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA is rolling out fresh assistance to agriculture. We have details. Plus, a sign the pandemic supply chain crunch is ending in the West with the number of ships in port going to zero, and Machinery Pete talks about the tractor market.
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November 25, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: We put the wraps on this year's harvest by hitting the road. See what we found in Iowa, South Dakota, Illinois, and Indiana on the I-80 harvest tour. Plus, we share some of our favorite sights and sounds of the season.
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November 24, 2022Clinton Griffiths & Tyne Morgan host Harvest of Thanks: We're celebrating the spirit of Thanksgiving in rural America! From a man who helped feed the world, to a community bringing in the harvest for a family in need. Plus, we talk with a producer who's just starting out. Join us for our annual...
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November 23, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: We have the latest as a nationwide railroad strike looms again on the horizon. Plus, how to get the most yields out of next season, by looking at the numbers right now, in our recipe for higher yields, and details on a possible, new weed threat.
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November 22, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: Harvest rolls over the finish line as we check on yield potential for several crops in Ohio and Missouri for our I-80 harvest, Plus, how researchers are hoping science and some light will help work to solve world hunger.
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November 21, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Some corn shipments are being turned away. The latest on what ethanol plants and grain elevators are concerned about. Plus, is the end in sight for this year's record land sales? And we visit one of the best corn mazes in the country.
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November 18, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Black Sea Grain Initiative is extended. We find out what that means for U.S. ag markets going forward. Plus, we take a holistic view of saving soil and track a heavy dose of lake-effect snow.
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November 17, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Mexico makes its biggest buy ever of U.S. corn. We look into what may be behind it. Plus, why Wisconsin may seem to be behind on harvest, and we look at what it will cost you for this year's traditional Thanksgiving meal.
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November 16, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: After battling drought all season long and bringing livestock to market early, what's next for the cattle industry? Plus, how big of an issue could weeds be next year? And we head to a Christmas tree farm before shoppers arrive.
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November 15, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Presidents of the U.S. and China meet face to face for the first time, as Ukraine and Russia work to revise their grain agreement. Plus, take a tour of an apricot orchard in California.
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November 14, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Diesel prices move higher as cold weather arrives. We'll look at the latest. Plus, where to find help flipping your soil health, and Machinery Pete reports on the latest price records for 4-wheel drive farm tractors.
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November 11, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: How could the mid-term elections change the direction of ag policy? We'll dig into that question. Plus, a community rallies to help a man trapped in his grain bin, and don't spray those weeds, zap them. We'll show you the latest technology.
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November 10, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA revises corn and soybean yields again. We break down the latest supply and demand numbers. Plus, did Illinois live up to its yield hype? We check it out as part of our I-80 harvest tour.
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November 9, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA is set to release it's latest supply and demand numbers. We have a preview ahead of the report. Plus, a Tyson executive is accused of being drunk and falling asleep in a stranger's house.
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November 8, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: As Covid cases rise again in China, Beijing makes a vital policy announcement. We look into what that could mean for ag demand here at home. Plus, how many soybean seeds will it take to win the furrow? And the rise in demand for pet food.
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November 7, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The midterm elections are this week. We have a preview of what's at stake for American agriculture. Plus, Machinery Pete answers the question-are there are any combines for sale. And win the furrow with fertility.
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November 4, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The cotton market tanks even as production slides. What's behind these falling prices? Michelle Rook reports. Plus, a greenhouse gas guru takes heat for his work with the livestock industry.
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November 3, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: On again, off again--the grain deal between Russia and Ukraine continues its twists while pulling commodity markets along with it. Plus, join harvest in Indiana, and float along the shipping challenges of the Mississippi River.
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November 2, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Winter wheat conditions are off to a terribly rough start. We'll investigate. Plus, water prices are skyrocketing for everyone including farmers in California. A look at just how much it costs.
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November 1, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Ukrainian Grain Agreement is all but over. We have the latest and what it could mean for prices and exports going forward. Plus, diesel shortages expand into the southeast and avian flu is hitting turkey producers hard.
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October 31, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Another trade tiff looms between the U.S. and Mexico, this time over corn. Plus, a U.S. Forest Service "fire boss" is arrested, and it's met with mixed reactions, and a ghost of a tale out of Tennessee.
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October 28, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Low water levels on the Mississippi River bring new problems. Plus, investigators crack a major pork and beef theft ring. We find out the recipe for getting big yields, all while checking out this year's National FFA Convention.
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October 27, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Harvest is racing across farm country as dry weather helps producers get crops out of the field. We have an update on yields in Iowa. Plus the latest on the water levels on the Mississippi River, and we celebrate national pumpkin day.
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October 26, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Two different stories are emerging right now when it comes to basis. Plus, crews in Oklahoma investigate possible cases of arson that destroyed hay bales, and we check in with Louisiana farmers as harvest ends.
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October 25, 2022Host Clinton Griffiths leads a team of reporters, analysts, and experts to bring you the nation's newscast for agriculture and rural America.
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October 24, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: Leading financial indicators and the Rural Mainstreet Index show the economy teetering on recession. Drought hits tomato growers in California. Shipping logjams ease in the nation’s busiest ports and results of the Cattle on Feed Report. Plus Iowa State University...
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October 21, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Diesel supplies are shrinking and that has farmers and truckers on edge, plus flipping your soil health could help keep you on the land. Hear one farmer's story from Nebraska. We check on apple harvest in Georgia.
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October 20, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The harvest pace is quickening as dry weather keep combines rolling. We have an update from South Dakota. Plus, ideas to flip your soil including tips on planting green next spring.
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October 19, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: How much damage did Florida farmers suffer in Hurricane Ian? We'll have the latest on some early dollar figures we're hearing. Plus, the Mississippi and Platte Rivers reach new historic lows, and we visit a museum dedicated to the humble potato.
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October 18, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Snow flies across the upper Midwest as the cold settles in for the next few days, while dryness persists out West. Plus, advice to improve soil health this fall and winter as we continue our special series "Flip Your Soil".
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October 17, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Crops are rolling in from harvest, but moving grain down the Mississippi has nearly dried up. Low water levels are eating into exports. Plus, Flip your soil and your soil health, as we start a new series of reports.
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October 14, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: New numbers show inflation is still very much on the rise. We break down the latest numbers, and what they could mean going into next year. Plus, a small-town church in rural America celebrates a major milestone.
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October 13, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA offers up a soybean surprise for the markets. We break down the latest numbers and have reaction. Plus, how farmers are being directly impacted by low water levels on the Mississippi River.
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October 12, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Harvest is rolling as farmers get a stretch of good weather. We have an update from drought-stressed Nebraska. Plus, a railroad strike remains a possibility after union workers vote down a previous agreement.
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October 11, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: Higher prices are impacting then entire ag industry right now, but when could we see a break? Plus, wheat soars as tensions rise again between Russia and Ukraine, and a bag of popcorn that's about much more than the tasty treat inside.
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October 10, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Grain exports are struggling for several reasons, including low water levels on the Mississippi River. We have the latest data. Plus, farms work to recover from Hurricane Ian, and Machinery Pete says Trailers are HOT.
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October 7, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Barge operators on the Mississippi warn they might not be able to make deliveries of ag products, as drought forces ranchers in the southern Plains to continue to make tough decisions and focus on the furrow.
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October 6, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Low water levels on the Mississippi have barges stacking up and basis levels falling across the Midwest. We'll take a closer look at what it means for harvest prices. Plus, OPEC says it's going to slash oil production.
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October 5, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Fertilizer prices saw records earlier this year, but what will fall bring? As we dial things in with technology to try to win the furrow. Plus, a giant pumpkin sets a new U.S. record.
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October 4, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The warm, dry summer is lowering water levels on the Mississippi River. We'll tell you why that will impact farmers this harvest season. Plus, an update on Hurricane Ian and new details about grain theft in Ukraine.
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October 3, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Markets move after grain stocks and production numbers for corn and wheat offer up some shockers. Plus, we do a field checkup ahead of harvest as we try to win the furrow, and the ag impacts from Hurricane Ian.
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September 30, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Hurricane Ian roars across Florida. We have the latest as the storm gathers itself and targets South Carolina. Plus, tips for feeding cattle through a drought, and an update on markets ahead of USDA's grain stocks report.
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September 29, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Hurricane Ian comes ashore and brings devastating wind and rain. We have the latest impacts to farmers including why it could drive up fertilizer prices. Plus, a harvest update from a dry western corn belt.
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September 28, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Hurricane Ian heads for Florida as cotton farmers rush to get crops picked ahead of the storm. Plus, ethanol production has been on the decline recently, we'll investigate why and the White House says it wants to end hunger.
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September 27, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A hurricane is headed straight for Florida. We have the latest on the track and potential impacts. Plus, the U.S. dollar continues to strengthen, and a story from the heart--a farmer's brush with suicide.
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September 26, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A hurricane threatens the Gulf Coast. We'll look at what it could mean for fuel, fiber and citrus depending on the track. Plus, food price inflation hits its highest level since 1974, and grain bin safety advice as we continue our special series "Close Calls: Stories...
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September 23, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The situation between Russia and Ukraine appears to be escalating, as traders try to get a handle on the global grain trade. Plus, we check in with this year's Top Producer and look at their drive toward improvement.
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September 22, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Fed raises interest rates again in an effort to battle inflation. We'll look at what it means for commodities. Plus, the Biden Administration promises another $3 billion to fight global hunger.
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September 21, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Renewed tension between Russia and Ukraine drive wheat prices higher. We'll take a closer look. Plus, the benefits of strong trade with Japan for livestock producers and new research could help with the drive toward renewable diesel.
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September 20, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Heavy rains and tropical storms ravage parts of the northern hemisphere. Where is that rain headed now? Plus is there enough moisture and price incentive for farmers to plant wheat this fall and the latest crop progress numbers as harvest rolls on.
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September 19, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Ag exports continue to see strong sales. We'll check on the latest trends. Plus, grain big safety as we prepare ahead of harvest, and Machinery Pete checks equipment prices coast to coast.
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September 16, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: A potential rail strike is averted! We have reaction, as the ag industry breathes a sigh of relief. Plus, what has soybean farmers in one part of Arkansas worried, and a North Dakota man helps keep windmills turning.
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September 15, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: Efforts continue to prevent a possible railroad strike. We look at the latest impact on ag and where negotiations stand. Plus, USDA makes a big announcement about climate-smart ag, and researchers work to help stop tar spot before it starts.
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September 14, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: As a possible rail strike looms we have more on how the ag industry could be impacted. Plus, new details on a murder-suicide at a North Dakota wheat field, and the new face for the National Pork Board's Mythbusting campaign.
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September 13, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA stuns the market with its cut to soybean yields. It makes changes to the corn balance sheet. A massive railroad strike looms. Plus, a farm and a big family go hand in hand in this month's Grit With Grace.
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September 12, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: We're getting ready for new supply and demand numbers from USDA and there will be some key changes We'll have a preview. Plus, how a simple task in a grain bin turned into a life-saving mission to rescue an Iowa man.
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September 9, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Record heat blankets the west, as almond growers make adjustments to production plans due to a lack of water. Plus, rain in Texas came too late for cotton growers, while it's too early for soybean harvest in Louisiana.
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September 7, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: Is farmer sentiment improving? We get the latest pulse from the Ag Economy Barometer. Plus, how people in Kentucky are helping feed their community by growing things for themselves.
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September 6, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: It won't be long before Congress starts in earnest on a new farm bill, but what do ag groups want to be included? We'll take a close look at the issue. Plus a check on silage harvest in Texas and rice harvest in Louisiana.
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September 5, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: We put a final wrap on the Pro Farmer Crop Tour with a look at what scouts saw in both the east and the west. Plus, meet Georgia's youngest certified farmer, who has become a sensation at just 7 years old.
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September 2, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Neighbors and friends mourn the loss of a farmer in North Dakota. Plus, new crop size estimates are out, we have the latest. And robots make their way to the farm as new technology rolls out.
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September 1, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Winter wheat planting is getting ready to begin, but is there enough moisture to get stands established. Plus, Walmart invests in a new beef processor and meet a woman celebrating her 100th birthday at the sale barn.
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August 31, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: New hope a strike can be avoided on the nation's railway system this harvest season. We'll tell you about the latest tentative deal. Plus harvest is a soggy mess in parts of the south, as the heat returns out west.
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August 30, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Grain markets rally following the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. We'll look at the latest market moves to start the week. Plus, more rain is in store as some areas worry about flooding, and a new dairy campaign "gets real".
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August 29, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The team at Pro Farmer uses Crop Tour and other historical data to release their forecast for corn and soybeans. We have the surprising totals. Plus, Machinery Pete says now is the time to sell that old equipment.
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August 26, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Where are the bumper crops? The Pro Farmer Crop Tour finally seeing better yields, but is it enough to prop up the national average? Plus, packer margins are way down from a year ago. We'll show you the latest numbers and check on corn harvest in Louisiana.
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August 25, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: It's the final day of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, but before scouts get to their destination they sampled Iowa and Illinois. We check in on the yield potential for both and tour the fields.
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August 24, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: As day three of the Pro Farmer Crop tour moves into Iowa, we track day two in a couple of other "I" states--Illinois and Indiana, and the Western leg sees the impact drought and high heat had on the crops in Nebraska.
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August 23, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Scouts on the Pro Farmer Crop tour are off and canvassing fields both east and west. We'll hear from both legs of the tour and check USDA's latest condition ratings. Plus are wheat prices now too cheap?
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August 22, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Pro Farmer Crop Tour is underway as scouts head out on the first legs from Ohio and South Dakota. We'll have a preview. Plus, surging land values, and advice when it comes to grain bin safety.
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August 19, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The U.S. announces new trade talks with Taiwan. So what does that mean for ag trade between the U.S. and China? We'll take a closer look at escalating tensions. Plus, Chip Flory is "Outdoors on the Farm" checking on a conservation project.
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August 18, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Could rail traffic stop this harvest season? There's a chance. We'll tell you why. Plus, beef demand is growing, while hay stocks remain tight, and we'll learn life lessons from a farm inside city limits.
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August 17, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The government makes more water cuts for western states, as farmers try to chase down a microscopic pest. Plus, how pig skin is helping people see as part of a groundbreaking study.
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August 16, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A newly-passed bill has money earmarked for agriculture. We'll break down what it means for the farm economy. Plus, markets sputter to start the week as USDA updates crop conditions, and AgDay celebrates 40 years on the air.
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August 15, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA drops a new supply and demand report, and markets rush to digest the numbers. We have the latest reaction. Plus, drought continues in Europe, while Machinery Pete sees record auction prices.
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August 12, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Grain markets prepare for the latest data dump from USDA, as soybean meal prices surge. Plus, a new bill to help small cattle producers stay in business, and truck driver wages rise double digits.
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August 11, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The drought in Texas continues to wipe out crops and livestock operations. We head to the field. Plus, food prices continue to rise and that's changing consumer buying habits, and step through the "Field of Dreams" in Iowa.
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August 10, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Grain markets bounce higher, especially soybeans, as the latest crop progress numbers reveal cracks in conditions. We'll get a field update from South Dakota. Plus, the newest land value estimates.
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August 9, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A spending, tax, and climate bill makes it's way closer to the President's desk. We'll look at what it potentially means for agriculture. Plus a look at the dairy market potential for the second half of '22.
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August 8, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Texas ranchers continue to bring cattle to market and in record numbers in some cases. We have the latest from the sale barn. Plus, we give you your first look at some very positive U.S. dairy export numbers, as more grain ships leave Ukraine.
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August 5, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: It's been a mixed growing season for farmers in Iowa. We'll check on crop conditions as August gets started. Plus, a growing pest problem for no-till and cover crop fields. See what agronomists and farmers are doing to fight back.
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August 4, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Drought and dryness are hurting crop prospects in the western corn belt. We have a report from Nebraska. Plus, markets continue to react to tensions with China as oil prices dip at midweek.
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August 3, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Corn harvest has already started thanks to the heat and dry weather. We'll show you where. Plus, farmer moods rise a bit in July, although they're still nervous about making big purchases. Plus, an Indiana 4-H community comes together to help raise money for one of...
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August 2, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Texas cotton crop saw rainfall in the panhandle, but it's too late for many fields. A look at the spreading cost of drought and the first grain export in months leaves Ukraine. Plus, an update on the rice crop in Louisiana.
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August 1, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Ukrainian farmers roll on with harvest as exporters wait for final approval to export grain. Plus, potential recession impacts on agriculture as Machinery Pete tracks sticker shock on truck prices.
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July 29, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Cattle are heading to town in Texas as pastures burn up and hay supplies are short. We'll hear from producers and take a look at what it means for markets. Plus, new GDP numbers are raising caution flags about recession.
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July 28, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Summer weather dampens the outlook for crops in parts of the country as heat and flooding rains bring mid-season stress. Plus, the federal reserve makes another move to battle inflation by raising interest rates.
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July 27, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Drought is stressing the nation's cotton crop, we'll hear from a farmer in Louisiana waiting for rain. While too much rain fell in central Missouri Tuesday and time is running out for Congress to address cattle pricing concerns.
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July 26, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A bombing in Odesa over the weekend threatens derail a newly inked agreement to resume grain shipments from Ukraine. We'll look at what it means for markets here at home. Plus, a port protest in Oakland threats U.S. ag exports.
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July 25, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: Ukraine and Russia sign an agreement to get grain moving again on the Black Sea. We break down the deal, and what it means for farmers here at home. Plus, Tennessee students get an important lesson in money management.
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July 22, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Gas prices are high, but the surging cost of diesel is driving inflation. We'll take a look at what it means for the trucking industry. Plus, corn and soybean markets sputter midweek. A look at what's driving prices.
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July 21, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Texas cotton crop is struggling under triple-digit heat and drought. We have an update from the Panhandle. Plus, the House Ag Committee holds a hearing on crop insurance and how it should look in the next farm bill.
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July 20, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: High heat is baking crops across the country. We'll look at the soil moisture estimates from NASA, and there's hope those high fertilizer prices could come down. We'll have details about a recent ruling on tariffs.
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July 19, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Much of the country bakes under high heat, and meteorologists are concerned about what it could mean for the crops. We have team coverage. Plus, why fertilizer prices are dropping from record highs.
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July 18, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The U.S. isn't the only country dealing with an economic slowdown. So is China. We'll dig into what that means for farmers here at home. Plus, a new report says we're losing farmland at an alarming rate.
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July 15, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A deal to export Ukrainian grain appears near, but ag leaders remain skeptical it will make a big impact. Plus, USDA is calling for strong production from U.S. farms, but what do conditions really look like?
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July 14, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Inflation surges to a 41-year high, but experts say this may the top of the mountain. We discuss what waits on the other side for agriculture. Plus, lots of cattle are going to town in the Southern Plains amid a blistering heat wave and drought.
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July 13, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: Markets turn south amid dropping oil prices, and new numbers from USDA. We break it all down, and if we're starting to see a pattern. Plus, getting to see the world how other people see it with something called "eye-tracking glasses".
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July 12, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: It's not just a new report from USDA that is on the minds of market watchers this week. See how the weather is playing a key role. Plus, how countries that count on Ukrainian grain are fairing, as the war with Russia continues.
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July 11, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Trade tariffs on China were a hot topic during the last administration, but could those soon be lifted? We have the latest and what it could mean for U.S. ag sales. Plus, can grain markets hold on to recent gains?
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July 8, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Rain is in the forecast, but the latest drought monitor shows dryness expanding. Plus, commodity markets fight to regain losses from earlier in the week and follow corn from the field to fuel to feed.
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July 7, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Another derecho pushes across the Northern Plains. We'll check on the damage to crops following the high winds. Plus, the link between food, feed, and fuel as high prices highlight a connected industry.
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July 6, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Markets follow the holiday weekend with a serious selloff. We look into whether the trend continues and what's driving prices lower. Plus, the an important partnership between grain growers and livestock feeders.
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July 5, 2022The 2022 planting season has been one for the record books. A look at the slow start, the quick finish, and the war that added urgency. Plus, the long-range look at the summer growing season.
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July 4, 2022We're heading back in time, for a look at the biggest name in ag machinery John Deere. Follow the story, from the advent of the steam-powered tractor up to the current machines we run today. We team up with Machinery Pete for this special edition of AgDay.
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July 1, 2022USDA rolls out two big reports including its planted acreage estimates for the year. How did markets react to the news? Plus, a check on the winter wheat harvest in Nebraska.
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June 30, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: New backups at the ports and inland are adding to the supply chain crunch. What they could mean at harvest time for farmers. Plus, how a trip home turned into a rescue mission for one man in North Dakota.
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June 29, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: Farmers in Nebraska have battled every kind of weather imaginable lately to get a crop in the ground. We check in on the growing season. Plus, why Ukrainian farmers are wrecking their equipment, and an update on the push to grow GMO.
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June 28, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Markets continue under pressure as wheat harvest rolls in across the Plains. We'll check in on harvest and yields so far. Plus, cattle are moving to the feedlot early and showing up lighter.
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June 27, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Recession fears catch up with cotton contracts as markets end last week in a free fall. We'll take a closer look. Plus, farmers know sleep can be hard to come by at certain times of year, scientists say they know how much is lost on average.
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June 24, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Commodity markets slump on Thursday. We dig into where the pressure is coming from and what it means for prices in the weeks ahead. Plus, the latest drought monitor raises the possibility of new dryness in the Midwest.
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June 23, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Two significant livestock bills pass the Senate Ag Committee. We'll discuss which ones. Plus, soybeans fall on Wednesday. We'll look at why, and we celebrate National Dairy Month with an operation in Arkansas.
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June 22, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Markets sink Tuesday ahead of USDA's latest crop progress report. Plus, court updates on Roundup and Prop 12, as the world continues to sort through the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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June 21, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A piece of legislation that could impact the cattle industry comes up for an important vote in Congress. What we're hearing about its chances. Plus, a look at some Indiana fields that start green before a seed even touches the ground.
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June 20, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: High heat is nipping at the heels of this season's summer crops. How are they weathering the surge and could it move markets this week? Plus, Machinery Pete is pricing agricultural tires.
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June 17, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Diesel prices continue to set new records, as farmers are forced to budget around these higher fuel costs. Plus, how a new rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission could impact paperwork on the farm.
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June 16, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A large part of the country continues to bake under sweltering heat. Could it be a sign of things to come? Plus, the benefits for ag under new shipping legislation, and Massey Ferguson celebrates a milestone.
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June 15, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: High temperatures are stressing livestock across the country as the heat index climbs to triple digits in places. Plus, the Federal Reserve could make a major move. What will that mean for the farm economy?
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June 14, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Planting is wrapping up as a whole, but some areas are having to do it for a second time. Plus, milk prices hit records as sales of some tractor models dip, and a rough start for markets this week.
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June 13, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA releases another supply and demand report, as markets digest the last inflation figures. Plus, Machinery Pete says June auctions are red hot, and heat and high temperatures roll into farm country.
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June 10, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: We finally have some good news about fertilizer prices. We look into why values are dropping. Plus, we head to World Pork Expo with details on the export market and sample some barbecue.
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June 9, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: Gas and diesel prices hit another record high. How much higher could they go? Plus, how the pork industry is working to keep ASF out of the country, And a Louisiana forest's connection to the D Day invasion.
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June 8, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Grains markets continue to react to possible shipments out of the Black Sea. Plus, why isn't the pork industry in expansion mode? AgDay National Reporter Michelle Rook takes a closer look, as Pork Week continues on AgDay.
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June 7, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Crop conditions, planting progress, and wheat harvest lead our look at the 2022 growing season. Plus, pork week continues! We look at why it can be hard to add processing capacity, and NASCAR celebrates millions of miles on E15.
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June 6, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: It's Pork Week, as World Pork Expo gets set for Des Moines. We'll look at global pork demand, exports and check in on price expectations. Plus, the central plains could see several inches of rainfall this week.
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June 3, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Drought shrinks in the U.S. as rains fall across the country. Can the trend continue and what about those acres left to plant in the northern plains. Plus, an Illinois farm family shares the importance of keeping mental health top of mind.
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June 2, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: USDA announces a new initiative to strengthen the country's food system. Plus, why farmers could soon see relief from high diesel prices, and an update on efforts to improve transparency in the cattle industry.
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June 1, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: Markets sink on possible overseas action regarding Ukrainian ag exports. We'll have reaction. Plus, a South Dakota dairy that took in several cows following last month's derecho is now dealing with damage of its own.
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May 31, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: USDA ups its estimates for ag exports and imports, but what's behind the change in numbers? Plus, finally some good news about fertilizer prices and why they're trending down.
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May 30, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Honoring the lives lost, and the veterans who served, who traded in their military uniforms for work on the farm when they came home. We share stories of remembrance and sacrifice this Memorial Day,
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May 27, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: USDA makes three key announcements impacting packing capacity, poultry producers, and farmers with CRP. We'll have the details. Plus, beef prices are high and continuing to climb, but how is that impacting demand?
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May 26, 2022Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: Farmers in the I states make progress when it comes to planting, but wheat trails behind. We get an update from the field. Plus, what newly-declassified U.S. intelligence shows us about the flow of grains from Ukraine.
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May 25, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The poultry industry has been much better prepared to battle avian influenza than they were in 2015. We'll look at why. Plus, farmers and ranchers in Texas weigh in on the border situation.
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May 24, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Avian influenza continues to impact poultry production. We'll take a closer look at and compare it to the outbreak in 2015. Plus, planting progress continues, as farmers in the south look to wrap up cotton seeding.
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May 23, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Ukrainian grain is being stolen and peddled to other countries. We have the latest. Plus, hear from a farmer in Ukraine trying to plant spring crops while dodging land mines, and Machinery Pete says dirt and dust don't matter to tractor prices.
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May 20, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Diesel prices continue to surge. We'll talk to farmers about readjusting their budgets. Plus, farmers turning over their water rights to fight wildfires in New Mexico, and get a job making bourbon thanks to a new degree program.
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May 19, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Northern Plains remains way behind in planting, as crop scouts comb Kansas wheat fields. We have their yield expectation from the first leg of the tour, and a rough day for markets at mid-week.
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May 18, 2022Host Clinton Griffiths leads a team of reporters, analysts, and experts to bring you the nation's newscast for agriculture and rural America.
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May 17, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Planting making progress: We have the latest updated numbers from USDA plus, wheat prices surge to highs not seen in years, and we'll check on the disconnect in cattle markets.
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May 16, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Another derecho blows across farm country, toppling grain bins and barns. We have reaction from the ground. Plus, machinery Pete has bulldozer prices, and meet North Dakota ranchers recovering from recent blizzards.
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May 13, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA releases its May supply and demand numbers with plenty of surprises. The markets react to the early adjustments, while conversations continue on ending the China trade tariffs to fight inflation, and a big dairy donation in Idaho.
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May 12, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The President visits an Illinois farm to discuss food price inflation, as people from around the world rally to help Ukrainian farmers impacted by war. Plus, beef imports surge.
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May 11, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Fuel prices are back at record highs, as diesel demand surges for spring planting. Plus, ag secretary Tom Vilsack speaks to Congress, and meet the dairyman ready for the winner's circle at the Indy 500.
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May 10, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Planting is still running behind, but this week's weather could change that. We'll have an update. Plus, we head into the fields of South Dakota to see how things are progressing there.
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May 9, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Port delays at home and in China are still impacting supply chains. Machinery Pete reveals recent auction prices for grain trucks, and the impact stock market turbulence is having on commodity prices.
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May 6, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A new drought monitor puts the latest water shortage situation into perspective. Plus, the latest on the port delays in China, and we check in on soybean planting in Louisiana.
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May 5, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Dairy prices are at record highs, but could that soon be changing? We take a deep dive into the market. Plus, talk about wheat exports and India moved the markets, and a new effort to bring more women into agriculture.
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May 4, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: What does late planting mean for yield expectations? We'll discuss the potential impacts on production and prices. Plus, farmers' sentiments improve, but they're worried about input costs and supplies.
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May 3, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The race to plant the 2022 crop is slow to get out of the gate. We have the latest progress reports from USDA and look at the challenges in the Northern Plains. Plus, diesel prices hit a record high, and meet a grill master legend.
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May 2, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The White House is asking for money to incentivize grain production. We now have details. Plus, hearings about a new farm bill begin in Michigan, and Machinery Pete says there's a new equipment buying trend that's even new to him.
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April 29, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The President wants $500million dollars to grow more wheat and soybeans, as the world worries about food shortages amid the war between Russia and Ukraine. Plus, USDA adds more resources to help fight avian flu.
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April 28, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The big 4 meatpackers are in the hot seat on Capitol Hill. Hear what they told lawmakers about prices and packer margins. Plus, what ranchers in North Dakota are finding after two, major blizzards.
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April 27, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Wildfires continue to tear through the West. A look at what's left behind on some farms and ranches. Plus, the cattle market takes center stage again on Capitol Hill, and the EPA administrator has an update on the future of biofuels.
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April 26, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The port situation in China grows, as the country struggles with fresh COVID cases. Plus planting progress continues. We have the latest numbers from USDA, and Texas dairy keeps expand
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April 25, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Friday ended with big export sales numbers. Snow and rain returned for round 2, as farmers work to get a crop in the ground. Machinery Pete looks a prices of used forage equipment, and we see how communities are fighting food waste.
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April 22, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The FBI warns the ag industry about ransomware and cyber attacks. Plus, North Dakota ranchers dig out from spring snows, and farmers in Ukraine do what they can to put a crop in the ground.
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April 21, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Grain prices continue to climb as planting progress is hindered by the weather. Plus, global food security remains a concern, and cattle operations in Tennessee team up to maximize profit potential!
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April 20, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Drought, dryness, and high feed costs have ranchers taking a hard look at herd numbers this spring. Plus, could blue light solve the batter against weeds? We'll show you why one company thinks the answer is 'yes'.
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April 19, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Corn, soybeans, and wheat all moving higher, as farmers fight to start putting a crop in the ground, despite heavy snow blanketing portions of the country and more on the way. The AgDay weather team is tracking it!
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April 18, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: People in China scramble for food as lockdowns continue due to coronavirus. Plus, the urgent call for help to keep people around the world fed, and the AgDay weather team has your spring planting forecast.
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April 15, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: We're celebrating the best of Rural America! We look at the history of the piggy bank and how volunteers are helping ranchers recover from devastating wildfires.
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April 14, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Wild weather causes serious issues across the country. From snow to wildfires, we look at what rural communities are dealing with. Plus, could strong soybean prices draw even more acres into production.
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April 13, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: We're following two big stories - a major storm is bringing snow, high winds, and dangerous fire conditions. The AgDay weather team is tracking it, and the President announces E15 will stay for the summer. What that means for demand.
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April 12, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The AgDay weather team is tracking a massive storm system that's pushing east. See how ranchers in its path are preparing. Plus, China makes another big buy of U.S. corn-what market watchers are saying about the impact.
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April 11, 2022Tyne Morgan hosts AgDay: USDA releases what many are calling a bearish supply and demand report, so why did markets jump up? Plus, a potentially explosive report on the beef industry, and the Plains battles dry windy conditions.
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April 8, 2022Tyne Morgan hosts AgDay: Too much rain or barely a drop. We check in on the extremes heading into planting season, as farmers in Louisiana plant what's turning into a very expensive rice crop. Plus, meet the winner of our Bracket Buster Challenge!
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April 7, 2022Tyne Morgan hosts AgDay: More acres could be coming back into production. Hear what the Ag Secretary has to say about CRP numbers. Plus, the new "hot" commodity that comes from a cow, and U.S. farmers work to learn more about what's going on in Ukraine.
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April 6, 2022Tyne Morgan hosts AgDay: We dig into higher fertilizer prices-where they are now and when producers could possibly see some relief. Plus, what retailers have to say about the availability of inputs, and meet the man behind the #AndyClean movement.
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April 5, 2022Tyne Morgan hosts AgDay: USDA provides an update on how drought conditions are impacting this season's winter wheat crop. A deep dive into feed prices and the impact of spring planting predictions. Plus, how more women are taking the lead on the farm.
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April 4, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Planting in the middle of a war zone-we talk one-on-one with a Ukrainian farmer, who's trying to keep his business going and stay alive. Plus, have allergies? Why researchers say many people's symptoms are getting worse.
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April 1, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA's acreage survey surprises the market, making soybeans king in 2022. We have team coverage. Plus, severe weather and wildfires spread across the south and southern Plains, and you might pay more for Easter eggs this year.
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March 31, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Could another dust bowl area be emerging in the U.S.? A look at areas desperate for moisture right now, and what that could mean for the winter wheat crop. Plus, how the sustainability triangle could play into your production.
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March 30, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Markets continue to swing on headlines from Ukraine. Wildfires burn across the Southern Plains, as USDA prepares to release what could be its biggest numbers of the year.
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March 29, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Covid concerns return to China, as supply chains challenges remain. Plus, the latest on Ukraine farmers planting spring crops, how Russian natural gas could increase milk prices here at home, and we get another acreage preview.
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March 28, 2022Tricia Sloma hosts AgDay: The fertilizer frenzy is on as prices in the U.S hit another record. We check in on how Canadian farmers are faring. The benefits of cover crops in the Bayou State. Plus, take the Machinery Pete pop quiz!
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March 25, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Avian influenza is rising in several key poultry states. We talk to one state Secretary of Agriculture about implementing new rules to slow the potential spread. Plus, dairy production is down, but prices are up. We'll have the latest on the dairy markets.
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March 24, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA is due to release its planting intentions. Two ag analytic companies share their numbers with us. Plus, fertilizer prices hit a record, and a Kansas farmer talks about what's on his mind ahead of getting out in the fields.
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March 23, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The food situation is raising concerns about hunger both in Ukraine and around the globe. Plus, bird flu continues to spread in Iowa, and a new ethanol study questions previous findings.
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March 22, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Wildfires rage in Texas, as dry weather and spring winds, whip up flames across the Southern Plains. Plus, grains start the week in the green as markets look for a top and meet a young Oklahoma showman and her "Lucky Penny".
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March 21, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: If you think it's expensive to fuel up a car, wait until the tractor needs diesel! We look at the input costs affecting farmers this season. Plus, the reaction from last week's markets and catch up with a real-life hero in Virginia.
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March 18, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The spring Forecast is out and it's calling for continued drought across half of the country. Plus, concerns for winter wheat and one fertilizer company says its expanding production of potash.
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March 17, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Oil prices move lower, along with prices at the pump, but could they soon go even higher. Plus, we check out red-hot beef exports to start the year and a farmer who builds conservation into everything he does.
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March 16, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A Ukrainian ag market watcher escapes the war-torn country. What she witnessed and what she expects farmers will face as planting season in the country nears. Plus, see a historic farm where conservation is king.
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March 15, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Ukrainian leaders are urging farmers there to keep growing food, but is it possible? Plus, it's not just wheat impacted by war. What it means for corn markets here at home, and meet a conservation award finalist.
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March 14, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The U.S. takes steps to help make sure people are fed, as war rages on in Europe's breadbasket. What the Ag Secretary had to say about Ukraine. and efforts regarding E15, at this year's Commodity Classic.
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March 11, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Inflation grows, as input prices and availability weigh on producers' minds. Do forecasters see any relief on the way? We get some answers, as AgDay continues to bring you coverage from Commodity Classic in New Orleans.
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March 10, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA releases new supply and demand numbers. See how the Russian invasion of Ukraine factors in. Plus, the power of meat at America's grocery stores, as AgDay goes on the road from this year's Commodity Classic.
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March 9, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A ban on Russian oil sends prices at the pump to record highs. We look into what it means and how commodity markets are responding. Plus, we dig up a little history in a Mississippi farm field and a lesson in weed identification.
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March 8, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Grain prices continue to rise, but is it too much of a good thing? We dive into the pressures they're creating, and what livestock producers can do in response. Plus, one rancher opens their own Airbnb inside a grain bin!
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March 7, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Volatile markets and rapidly changing storylines drive a historic week for commodities. A look at what's next and what farmers can do to prepare. Plus, the wild demand for pre-DEF tractors with Machinery Pete.
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March 4, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: As a group commodities surge to their highest mark since the 1970's as the Russia Ukraine conflict shuffle global grain trade. While drought concerns expand across the U.S. even as hope for good crops increase.
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March 3, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Wheat prices surge at midweek due to concerns about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Avian influenza is discovered in Iowa, and ideas for managing feed costs for livestock producers.
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March 2, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Markets continue to rally on uncertainty in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Farmers are still having trouble getting some crop inputs, and how cover crops could help in the battle against weeds.
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March 1, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Spring crop insurance prices are at or near record highs. We'll take a look, as markets continue to surge due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. And an oil company makes a major investment in renewable diesel.
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February 28, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Global grain trade is feeling the effects of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. That's leading to serious market volatility here at home. Plus, what's driving machinery prices? It's not just supply chain problems.
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February 25, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Russia invades Ukraine, creating big market moves, and concern about what it means for the world, and for producers here at home. We bring you team coverage on this developing story, as USDA releases its numbers about how many acres of corn, soybeans, and wheat it...
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February 24, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: It's time to set up the planter for spring, and our experts share their suggestions for making sure it's the best year ever. We focus on winning the furrow in 2022. Plus, the latest on surging grain prices and movement in the cattle complex.
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February 23, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Ukraine/Russia situation sends grains soaring. We have a look at how farmers should handle higher prices. Plus, making replant decisions in soybeans following frost, as we push to win the furrow.
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February 22, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Farm income is forecast to be higher but by how much? As tensions continue between Russia and Ukraine, and tips for planting corn during the roller coaster of spring weather, as we push to win the furrow.
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February 21, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Global fertilizer prices face another hurdle as planting season arrives. What it means as farmers work to win the furrow. Plus where are grain prices headed, and Machinery Pete says there's something nobody is talking about.
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February 18, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A new demand driver: renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. We'll see what it could mean for crops and prices in the coming years. Plus, meet a first-generation farmer and finalist for Top Producer of the Year.
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February 17, 2022Tricia Sloma hosts AgDay: The AgDay weather team continues to track a powerful storm moving across the country. A new report says ethanol is worse for the climate than gas. We'll have reaction. Plus, meet another Top Producer of the Year finalist.
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February 16, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: We're at the Top Producer Summit in Nashville! We'll get a pulse on the markets right now and on the situation in Ukraine. Plus, meet this year's Top Producer of the Year. Meteorologist Matt Yarosewick is tracking snow, ice, and thunderstorms!
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February 15, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: AgDay is on the road at this year's Top Producer Summit in Nashville! Bayer announces issues when it comes to producing glyphosate, as shipments of avocados are suddenly stopped from Mexico. Plus, we get you ready for tax time.
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February 14, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: After heavy snows in December, California and the Sierras saw next to nothing to start 2022. We have an update. Plus, a judge reinstates endangered species protections for grey wolves, and meet this year's Top Producer Trailblazer award winner!
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February 11, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Soybeans futures top $16 for a time on Thursday, as new exports sales roll in. Plus, Canadian protests are forcing some U.S. automakers to slow production and hear from a Kansas Farmer coaching in the Super Bowl.
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February 10, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA rolls out fresh supply and demand numbers as soybeans continue to climb. We have the latest on market action. Plus, an update on trade and the growing concern continued drought could have on cattle numbers.
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February 9, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The USDA announces a new program to push what it calls climate smart agriculture. Find out how farmers can take part. Plus, got weeds? How a robot could soon be fighting them row by row, and an effort to save red oaks in Tennessee.
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February 8, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Soybean markets soar on dry weather and export demand. We have the latest on what to watch from here. Plus, the trucker protest in Canada is making some leaders worried and a devastating drought strikes in Africa.
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February 7, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Oil prices continue to march higher, and that's raising costs on the farm. More on the impact that's having on ethanol. Plus, demand for 4-wheel drive tractors is red hot in 2022. Machinery Pete weighs in, and the global demand picture for beef.
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February 4, 2022Tyne Morgan hosts AgDay: A powerful winter storm remains on the move. The AgDay weather team continues to track it. Plus, reaction from this year's CattleCon to a price-fixing settlement involving one of the big packers, and a ranch tries to rebuild following wildfires in Kansas.
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February 3, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Rising exports and high demand at home are bright spots for the cattle industry, as concerns grow about drought conditions. We focus on the future of the beef industry from this year's Cattle Con in Houston, Texas.
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February 2, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is underway in Houston. AgDay is on the road, covering the challenges facing cattle producers this year, as well as the successes. Plus, the AgDay weather team tracks a major winter storm.
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February 1, 2022Tyne Morgan hosts AgDay: There's a new effort to get more U.S. ag overseas. See what officials have planned for the port of Oakland. Plus, how Florida fruits faired following the weekend freeze, and we check out what it takes to grow the perfect peanuts in Texas.
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January 31, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Restaurants create major demand for food producers, but there's concern some cities could lose eateries, as COVID regains a hold. Plus, what does a sputtering stock market mean for commodities, and Machinery Pete!
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January 28, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Temperatures are about to take a big dip in the Sunshine State. What that could mean for Florida's citrus crop. Plus, why one trade expert says not to expect big buys from China this year and the Ag Secretary weighs in on CRP sign up.
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January 27, 2022Lauren Moss hosts AgDay: Markets are keeping a close eye on the situation in Ukraine. What a possible Russian invasion could mean for the ag industry. Plus, Clinton Griffiths examines a wild wheat market from this year's Great Lakes Crop Summit in Michigan.
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January 26, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A big development regarding California's Proposition 12. Canadians face empty store shelves, as truckers protest vaccine mandates at the border. Plus, a heifer that decided to put on its own livestock show.
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January 25, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Can cattle markets find a way to make prices more transparent? We'll look at what's being done to try. Plus, feed lots are full and financial markets continue to fall. Will commodities go with it or find a way to stabilize?
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January 24, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The supply chain issues hit the produce aisle. Hear from one farmer on what he's dealing with, and we get an update on the situation at the ports. Plus, how to make your dollar stretch at the grocery store.
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January 21, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: There's optimism about the state of the farm economy in 2022, but there are also headwinds. We'll dig into the latest expectations. Plus, a check on commodity markets including what's driving a late-week surge in soybeans.
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January 20, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The latest wave of COVID washes over rural hospitals. We have an update from some of the nation's top health officials. Plus, Washington officials roll out a plan to battle wildfires, and will China be making big buys of U-S ag in 2022?
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January 19, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: As bare grocery shelves become the norm again, we take a deeper dive into the issue, and when it could get better. Plus, see the latest sprayer technology, and which dairies could see profits this year.
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January 18, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Inflation is finding its way into every corner of the country, including farm country. We have an update on the impact, and Machinery Pete talks about pricing tractors with unknown hours.
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January 17, 2022A special edition of Machinery Pete TV: Michael Sullivan of Sullivan Auctioneers shares his unexpected and difficult battle against acute lymphoblastic leukemia. How the Sullivan family and auction family pulled together to help.
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January 14, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The supply chain crunch enters a new level, as workers are sickened by the new covid variant up and down the food supply chain. Plus, a new effort to increase cover crop acres.
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January 13, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The reports are in! USDA releases a bevy of production and supply numbers. We break them down with team coverage. Plus, a new report takes an in-depth look at surging fertilizer prices and we head to North Dakota, where calving season is underway.
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January 12, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: New studies are coming out looking at the recent run-up in fertilizer prices. Plus, a new market opens for U.S. pork after years of effort, and a heart transplant is being hailed as a medical miracle.
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January 11, 2022Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The nation's largest farm policy group meets in Georgia. We have highlights from the Farm Bureau Convention. Plus, USDA prepares to roll out a number of big reports Wednesday. We have a preview and virtual reality for dairy cows.
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January 10, 2022Tricia Sloma hosts AgDay: A small price break for one fertilizer. Could it be a trend in the making? We get the latest. Plus, a new list of the top landowners in the country, and see the creation called the "cow toilet".
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January 7, 2022Tricia Sloma hosts AgDay: The trade deficit continues to grow, but U.S. ag exports continue to be a bright spot. Plus, see the first all-electric compact loader at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, and how some college students are keeping beef on the menu.
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January 6, 2022Tricia Sloma hosts AgDay: John Deere unveils its autonomous tractor technology. An update on when you could start seeing it on farms. Plus, a big issue that could be facing the Biden Administration's action plan regarding the meat industry.
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January 5, 2022Lauren Moss hosts AgDay: Winter wheat conditions suffer, but could another winter storm offer some relief for dry soils. Plus, we fight back against weeds by using some really old ones, and a 16-year old FFA member who took to the skies to help people in need last month.
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January 4, 2022Lauren Moss hosts AgDay: The Biden Administration lays out a new plan to take on higher meat prices at the grocery store, as the President meets with farmers and ranchers. Plus, a program that's helping inspire future leaders in the ag industry.
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January 3, 2022Host Clinton Griffiths leads a team of reporters, analysts, and experts to bring you the nation's newscast for agriculture and rural America.
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December 31, 2021Host Clinton Griffiths leads a team of reporters, analysts, and experts to bring you the nation's newscast for agriculture and rural America.
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December 30, 2021Host Clinton Griffiths leads a team of reporters, analysts, and experts to bring you the nation's newscast for agriculture and rural America.
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December 29, 2021Host Clinton Griffiths leads a team of reporters, analysts, and experts to bring you the nation's newscast for agriculture and rural America.
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December 28, 2021Host Clinton Griffiths leads a team of reporters, analysts, and experts to bring you the nation's newscast for agriculture and rural America.
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December 27, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Biden Administration touts improvements in the supply chain crunch, while economists call the issue for ag exporters worse than the trade war with China. Plus, Machinery Pete on the wow factor when it comes to tractor prices.
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December 24, 2021Clinton Griffiths & Tyne Morgan host "Christmas in the Country": Join us as we celebrate the season in rural America-from the traditions, to giving back, and the story behind those spectacular Christmas trees!
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December 23, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Prices at the grocery store continue to rise, but what could we see next year? Plus, making the most of yields in the field in 2022 by switching things up, and kids make sure the young at heart have a Merry Christmas.
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December 22, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: From epic drought and disappearing water supplies to snow by the foot. We'll see how things are changing for California and the West Coast this winter. Plus, the outlook for U.S. pork producers in 2022.
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December 21, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: An update on the extreme weather from last week, as more rain and snow make their way to the West Coast. Plus, the nation's second-largest pig producer says it's done shipping some products to California.
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December 20, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: High winds whipped up wildfires and some Kansas ranchers lost everything. How you can help. Plus, new tractor prices are still red hot, and what does it take to see big yields in the fields?
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December 16, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Another historic storm blows across the Midwest. We have team coverage. Plus, can the Biden Administration solve the trucker shortage, and meet this year's national corn yield contest winner.
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December 17, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Another historic storm blows across the Midwest. We have team coverage. Plus, can the Biden Administration solve the trucker shortage, and meet this year's national corn yield contest winner.
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December 15, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: We head back to tornado-ravaged Western Kentucky for an update on the damage and recovery efforts. Plus, we "Remember The Good" with help from a young entrepreneur who's flying high with his ag drone business.
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December 14, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Deadly storms rip through the middle of the country. We have complete coverage as clean-up begins. Plus, the White House again, targets meatpacker profit, and South American weather is driving grain prices.
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December 13, 2021Tyne Morgan hosts AgDay: We dig out from the first major winter storm of the season, but what will it take to bring us out of the drought? Plus, a school where producers help keep beef king, and we look at dairy demand.
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December 10, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA rolls out a fresh supply and demand report to very little market reaction. We'll share the numbers and what they tell us about grain prices. Plus, Ag exports are up and there's some optimism about the supply chain bottleneck.
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December 9, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A string of announcements from EPA and USDA that could impact growers and biofuels producers. We'll have reaction. Plus, a Christmas side business for one family farm in North Carolina that has now become the centerpiece.
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December 8, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: EPA releases its biofuel blending levels. As fertilizer prices continue to rise, concerns grow about the impact they will have on yields. An update on South American growing conditions. Plus, an Alabama farmer's unique take on things helps us "Remember The Good".
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December 7, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Biofuel blending requirements may be out soon. See what the industry is watching. Plus, the Phase One trade deal with China is coming to a close. How are the commitments going? And dairies battle floodwaters in the Pacific Northwest.
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December 6, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: History is made in aviation, with the first commercial flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel. We'll go along for the ride. Plus, how one day made auction history for Machinery Pete.
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December 3, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Farmers are feeling the impact of inflation we head to this year's Milk Business Conference, to hear what it means for dairy producers. Crews battle wind-whipped fires in Montana, and we get you ready to win the furrow next year.
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December 2, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Dairy exports are hot right now, and there is one big buyer that is surprising everyone. We'll have the latest from this year's Milk Business Conference. Plus, we pay tribute to Meteorologist Mike Hoffman as he retires.
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December 1, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Corn, soybeans, and wheat drop double digits in trading on Tuesday. We look at what's on the minds of traders, and what prices at the grocery store could look like next year. Plus, we remember the good, with an update on a veterinarian who faced the fight of her life.
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November 30, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Fed cattle prices hit highs not seen for several years. Plus, the big move in crude oil that could change the game for commodities, and land prices surge double digits in parts of the country.
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November 29, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Harvest is wrapping up across the country, as USDA reports on the state of the winter wheat crop. Can that market continue to rally off recent 9-year highs? Plus, prepping for spring planting, as farms look to win the furrow.
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November 25, 2021Clinton Griffiths & Tyne Morgan host Harvest of Thanks: Supply chain issues, drought, and severe storms-all issues in farm country this year, but there is also much to celebrate! Meet producers who have overcome obstacles, in this year's Harvest of Thanks.
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November 24, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts a special presentation of AgDay: From up high for a look at ski jumping, to hundreds of feet below the surface to see a salt mine-we've had a front-row seat as Andrew McCrea has traveled the American Countryside. See the highlights from the first 25 years!
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November 23, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA looks ahead to what farmers could see for prices over the next 10 years. Plus, the desperate effort to save livestock from flooding in British Columbia, and what farmers in Louisiana are doing to preserve their legacy.
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November 22, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Changes are coming to the Waters of the U.S. Rule once again. There could soon be a new top buyer of U.S. beef, and Machinery Pete has new numbers to back up a red hot used equipment market.
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November 19, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: John Deere union workers agree to a new contract. We break down what it means for farmers looking for equipment. Plus, how much this year's Thanksgiving meal might cost you, and we go in search of the perfect Christmas tree.
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November 18, 2021Lauren Moss hosts AgDay: A key ag group comes out against the President's "Build Back Better" plan, as deadly flooding and landslides hit a farming community near the U.S.-Canadian border. Plus, how a little exercise may have saved one woman's life.
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November 17, 2021Tyne Morgan hosts AgDay: The latest on the virtual meeting between the leaders of the U.S. and China. Plus, an update on the supply chain crunch and efforts to get inputs to farmers, and we visit with the top team in the country when it comes to meat judging.
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November 16, 2021Tyne Morgan hosts AgDay: The U.S. and Chinese Presidents hold a virtual summit, as the Phase One Trade Deal comes to an end. We look at how the deal has gone so far. Plus, farmers turn out in droves to help bring in a friend's harvest one last time.
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November 15, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Fertilizer prices continue to rise, and that has plans changing this fall. Plus, the leaders of the U.S. and China plan a virtual summit, will it do anything for the future of trade? And cotton harvest in Tennessee rolls on.
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November 12, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Prices are rising for everything from fuel to food. Is any relief in sight? Plus, what higher prices and the supply chain crunch with inputs could mean for next year, and meet a 91-year old farmer who shows no signs of slowing down.
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November 11, 2021Host Clinton Griffiths leads a team of reporters, analysts, and experts to bring you the nation's newscast for agriculture and rural America.
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November 10, 2021Tricia Sloma hosts AgDay: The grain markets go green after a big report from USDA. We break down the latest numbers. Plus, an arrest is made in the ransomware attack on JBS, and why students are burying underwear in a Kentucky field.
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November 9, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Representatives pass the President's infrastructure bill. We look into what the plan could mean for farmers and ranchers. Plus, how higher natural gas prices could cut into yields, and we check out some tough turf at Michigan State University.
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November 8, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Western growers face challenges getting ag products overseas, as the trucking industry pushes hard to recruit new drivers. See a self-driving farm robot that zaps weeds. Plus, we enjoy the sights and sounds of fall.
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November 5, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: As food prices rise, many families have to make difficult decisions to keep their families fed. Plus, growing alternative crops in the corn belt, and check out the latest in electric tractor technology.
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November 4, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Congress gets an earful on the supply chain issues from food industry leaders. Plus, efforts by the aviation industry to move away from traditional jet fuel, and a Taco Tuesday that's out of this world!
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November 3, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Wheat prices continue to find reasons to rally. Why that may impact global food costs and planted acres in 2022. Plus, the I-80 harvest rolls slowly through Michigan as farmers dodge rain.
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November 2, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Biden Administration heads overseas to talk supply chain and climate issues. Plus, what's going on with the demand for plant-based meat? And new research reaffirms the importance of dairy for aging bones.
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November 1, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The President's "Build Back Better" plan includes a host of agriculture-related line items. We'll take a closer look as the debate heats up in Washington. Plus, Machinery Pete stumbles across some really lower-hour equipment.
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October 29, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: President Biden unveils a new, scaled-back version of his Build Back Better Plan. We look at what it means for producers. Plus, spooky season arrives at one University, and we take you to this year's in-person National FFA Convention.
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October 28, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: It's not corn or beef prices that are setting records but oats continue to rally as drought shrunk acreage in 2021. Plus, what's the deal with bacon prices? And fighting food deserts in Virginia.
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October 27, 2021Host Clinton Griffiths leads a team of reporters, analysts, and experts to bring you the nation's newscast for agriculture and rural America.
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October 26, 2021Host Clinton Griffiths leads a team of reporters, analysts, and experts to bring you the nation's newscast for agriculture and rural America.
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October 25, 2021AgDay: Spring wheat trades at levels not seen in years. Plus, how pigs could one day help to save human lives, and we check out some very old soil in Missouri that's still revealing secrets!
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October 22, 2021AgDay: Fertilizer prices are reaching record levels, as farmers try to lock in prices and supplies. What experts say you should do right now. Plus, how students at one university are helping feed hungry meat-eaters.
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October 21, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: California takes drastic steps in the midst of a devastating drought, but is relief on the way this winter? Plus, the impact higher input costs are having on the markets and a machine that literally sucks carbon out of the air.
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October 20, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Port problems are only getting worse and now exports are slowing down out West. Plus, harvest rolls on in Illinois. We'll have an update from the field, and 3 dairy reports to watch this week that matter for milk prices.
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October 19, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: John Deere workers continue to strike as supply chain issues remain at a critical level. Wheat prices remain strong. We look at what's ahead for that market, and dairy consumption stays high thanks to school lunches.
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October 18, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Oil and natural gas prices are on the rise. We'll look at how much more it could cost you to heat your home this winter. Plus, finding a good deal on used farm equipment is getting harder to come by, as Machinery Pete tells us.
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October 15, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: John Deere workers go on strike, as supply chain problems slow the rollout of ag equipment. And a look at how energy markets are impacting farmer margins. Plus, rebuilding a New Jersey dairy following Hurricane Ida.
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October 14, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A new agreement hopes to reduce the backlog of containers waiting offshore at West Coast ports. Plus, grain markets continue to slide. And, peanut harvest is rolling down south after a challenging season.
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October 13, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: This year's soybean crop could be one for the record books. We'll have a complete analysis of this month's crop production report. Plus, the Millennial Farmer takes us for a walk through his fields for our I-80 harvest tour.
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October 12, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: China and the U.S. return to the trade talk table, as demand for cotton and many other U.S. ag products soars. A powerful storm pushes across the country. Plus, how agricultural research is helping fight antibiotic resistance.
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October 11, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A vaccine deadline looms for many folks who help farmers and ranchers. What the Ag Secretary has to say about possible impacts. Plus, Machinery Pete says prepare for sticker shock on one piece of equipment needed this time of year.
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October 8, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The beef industry is back in the spotlight on Capitol Hill. Plus, talks between the US and China are ramping back up, and recovery continues for the timber industry in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida.
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October 7, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Shipping and port challenges are stacking up and it's headed for a store or restaurant near you. We have an in-depth look at the impacts. Plus, the cattle market is back in the spotlight on Capitol Hill.
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October 6, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Another ransomware attack hits the ag industry. We have the latest. Plus, the US Trade Representative lays out her plans for the relationship with China, and a new tractor that runs on livestock manure and food waste.
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October 5, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Another ransomware attack hits the ag industry. We have the latest. Plus, the US Trade Representative lays out her plans for the relationship with China, and a new tractor that runs on livestock manure and food waste.
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October 4, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The government gets funded and the measure includes disaster assistance for farmers. We'll tell you how soon to expect payments to roll out. Plus, Machinery Pete is still seeing monster prices on big tractors!
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October 1, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A possible breakthrough in the fight against African swine fever-a new vaccine! Soybeans sink on new quarterly grain stock numbers, and what it takes to get the perfect glamour shot of a cow at the World Dairy Expo.
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September 30, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA rolls out several new aid packages to help with everything from supply chain disruptions to African swine fever prevention, along with new climate-smart agriculture initiatives. Plus, coverage from this year's in-person World Dairy Expo!
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September 29, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Fertilizer prices are on the rise and it has some analysts concerned about supplies for next season. Plus, harvest is rolling in South Dakota. We get a report from the field and the future of technology on the farm.
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September 28, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Shipping issues continue off the West Coast, as input analysts worry about fertilizer supplies next year. Plus, the latest inventory numbers for cattle and hogs, as World Dairy Expo gets underway.
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September 27, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Farm land real estate values are red hot! We look into the reasons why. Plus, USDA declares an emergency for grain exporters in Southern Louisiana, and a young producer grows hops on a former Vermont dairy farm.
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September 24, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The discussion around taxes, stepped-up basis, and family farm exemptions is being hotly discussed. Hear from all sides on the issue. Plus, a preview of the latest hogs and pigs report and new rules about refrigeration.
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September 23, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A new field disease is revealing some staggering yield impacts as harvest gets rolling. We'll look at what agronomists are discovering about tar spot. Plus, are new biofuel blending numbers out or still in process?
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September 22, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: African swine fever gets ever closer to American shores. Plus, harvest is rolling. We'll check in on Nebraska for the I-80 harvest tour, and what to watch following a volatile start to the trading week.
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September 21, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Methane emissions are being targeted in Washington. We'll look at what that means for the farm and how researchers are looking for ways to reduce manure from livestock. Plus, China is buying a lot of wheat!
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September 20, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Secretary of Ag discusses progress on the Phase 1 Trade Deal. A lawsuit against the major meat packers moves forward and farming in the cloud. Plus, Machinery Pete reflects on a decade of changing prices.
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September 17, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: It's dry out West, but there may be help on the way. Plus, export sales continue as companies, farms, and forests work to recover from Hurricane Ida, and the first electric truck rolls out of the factory.
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September 16, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Is there a renewable fuels market on the horizon that's even bigger than ethanol? Some experts say yes, and it's already being built. Plus, why land sales are nearing new records and how long the hot market could last.
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September 15, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: An uncommon pest is marching its way northward. We'll look at how serious armyworms can be for Midwest farmers. Plus, another storm pours into the Gulf Coast and the latest on D.C. tax proposals.
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September 14, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A fire at a major meatpacker disrupts production, we have the latest. Plus, harvest is rolling. Experts share their strategies for selling grain this fall. While dairy farmers face labor issues, and how you can spend the night in a massive potato.
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September 13, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA releases its latest production estimates helping push corn and soybeans higher to end the week, while Louisiana hustles to get ports back open, and a look at the protein sector, as demand pushes meat prices higher.
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September 10, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: AgDay is on the road in Ames, Iowa! We preview this weekend's Iowa vs. Iowa State football game and look at important research being done at ISU that could impact the farm of the future.
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September 9, 2021Tricia Sloma hosts AgDay: Work continues to get the lower Mississippi River open for exports, as farmers in Louisiana get help from neighbors following Hurricane Ida. Plus, an Ohio farmer uses a field to honor lives lost on 9/11.
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September 8, 2021Host Clinton Griffiths leads a team of reporters, analysts, and experts to bring you the nation's newscast for agriculture and rural America.
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September 7, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Power is being restored in Louisiana following hurricane Ida. We'll have the latest on recovery efforts. Plus, Machinery Pete says corn heads are red hot and is the size of the nation's biggest crops getting larger or smaller?
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September 6, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Harvest is already underway in several southern states. We check in on how corn and rice harvest was going in Louisiana before the hurricane hit, and how Arkansas is fairing after a rainy start. Plus, we march along in a parade with some pretty famous horses.
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September 3, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: As people impacted by Hurricane Ida continue to try to dig out, we talk with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about aid for farmers in the region. Plus, how Kansas State is using old corn hybrids to help make the hybrids of the future.
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September 2, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The clean-up continues in Louisiana as large areas wait for power to be restored. Plus, grain prices continue to fall due to port damage and better weather conditions, and farmers in North Dakota harvest the corn crop--with a baler.
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September 1, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: We have the latest from the damage caused by Hurricane Ida, and the issues that could impact farmers across the country. Plus, African Swine Fever isn't new, but the fight against it continues.
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August 31, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Hurricane Ida comes ashore causing catastrophic damage. What it could mean for ag exports that rely heavily on Mississippi River ports. Plus, too much rain in portions of Minnesota and Iowa. AgDay is on the road in Illinois!
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August 30, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Ag exports are forecast to rise. We'll tell you how much, as new steps are being taken to protect U.S. pork against African swine fever. Plus, Machinery Pete says the equipment market is still setting records.
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August 27, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Destructive drought-see what it did to one bean field in Minnesota, and why Montana ranchers are on high alert. Plus, getting a return of investment on precision ag, and a warning about the milk crate challenge.
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August 26, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Iowa and Minnesota are hit by high winds, leaving several corn and soybean fields flattened. Plus, one U.S. crop will see more than half of what's in the field right now go to China this year, and Texas farmers talk about the crisis at the border.
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August 25, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Corn and soybeans continue to be impacted by heat and drought. We'll have the latest crop progress numbers, as farms fight to fill job openings. Plus, take a tour of a farm in Kansas that's all about efficiencies.
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August 24, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Tropical storms and heavy rains take a toll across the east. Plus, John Deere raises its outlook on strong sales and we'll show you how an Illinois farm diversifies from seed to spirit as part of Farm Journal Field Days.
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August 23, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Pro Farmer yield and production forecast numbers are released. We break them down state by state. Plus, the EPA appears ready to make a decision about biofuel blending requirements.
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August 20, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Pro Farmer Crop Tour wraps up as scouts arrive in Minnesota. We have the results from what USDA expects will be the biggest producer in the corn belt. Plus, China continues to buy soybeans, and more dairy aid is on the way.
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August 19, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Pro Farmer Crop Tour makes its way into Iowa as scouts hunt for clues to yield potential of the major grains. Plus eye-popping land sales pick-up speed and an invasion of armyworms in Louisiana.
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August 18, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Day two of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour takes us to Indiana and Nebraska. Could Indiana bring the yields to beat? And how is Nebraska weathering the drought? The latest on what scouts are seeing.
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August 17, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The 2021 Pro Farmer Crop Tour is off and running! We'll have the very latest from the fields as scouts put boots on the ground. Plus, the Biden Administration makes a historic increase to the food assistance program and analysis of rising beef demand.
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August 16, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The ProFarmer Crop Tour is underway! We have a preview from Ohio and South Dakota, as scouts head into the fields. Plus, one man who's helping to change the image of crop dusters.
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August 13, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: AgDay is on the road at this year's National Cattlemen's Beef Association Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. We talk about what's been a record year for beef sales, exports, and how the tide could soon be turning for producers.
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August 12, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: AgDay is on the road at this year's National Cattlemen's Beef Association Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. We talk about what's been a record year for beef sales, exports, and how the tide could soon be turning for producers.
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August 11, 2021Tricia Sloma hosts AgDay: U.S ag export sales start to pick back up, but getting product overseas could be another issue. Plus, what's behind the latest rise in farmland values? And we check out Georgia's cotton crop.
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August 10, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: It's been a year since a historic storm blew across the nation's corn belt. We look back at the 2020 derecho and the impact it's still having on farm families. Plus, could something called 'potato milk' compete with dairy?
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August 9, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Phase One Trade Deal was big news, but is China living up to its purchase commitments? Plus, a look at the hog and soybean markets for August, and John Deere makes a major acquisition in autonomous technology.
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August 6, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The drought situation in the West grows dire, as ranchers fight to keep their cattle fed. The President makes a push for electric-powered vehicles, and the seafood industry is facing pressure before boats even leave the dock.
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August 5, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: New reports say rural vaccination rates are on the rise. We'll dig into the data, as a union pushes back on mandates at Tyson. Plus, help for drought-stricken farmers out West, and an update on the legal battle over the Beef Checkoff.
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August 4, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Tyson Foods announces it will require workers be vaccinated, while the latest poll of farmers shows they're worried about rising costs. Plus, in North Dakota on farmer is harvesting corn without a combine.
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August 3, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Import officials increase screenings from the Dominican Republic due to concerns about African Swine Fever. Plus, harvest is rolling down south. We'll see how crops faired this growing season.
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August 2, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The EPA announces plans for rewriting the Waters of the U.S. Rule, and they want agriculture to chime in. Plus, grasshopper challenges are building in the drought-stricken West, and Machinery Pete reflects on recent John Deere 4640 auction sales.
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July 30, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Bayer makes a big announcement on the future of Roundup. USDA has a new program to help black farmers prevent land loss, and the pest pressure is on across the country, thanks to drought and flooding.
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July 29, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Meat Packers head to Capitol Hill and face a grilling from lawmakers about competition. Plus, can you cut methane emissions from cows with a vaccine? And why QR codes are popping up in the middle of nowhere.
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July 28, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A new disaster bill may be on its way through Congress and this one targets heat and drought losses. Plus, can poor crop condition ratings restart a bull market for grains? And a major meatpacker reaches a settlement over price-fixing.
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July 27, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: State officials meet with their counterparts in China. We'll have the latest on the discussions. Plus, the price of food is going up, and coffee hits a six-year high on recent freezing weather in Brazil.
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July 26, 2021Host Clinton Griffiths leads a team of reporters, analysts, and experts to bring you the nation's newscast for agriculture and rural America.
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July 23, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Wildfires have livestock on the run and smoke filling the atmosphere. We have the latest and what it could mean for Midwest crops, and the return of a serious weather market.
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July 22, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Congress holds a hearing about the future of the H-2A guest worker program that at times turned heated. Plus, the Great Salt Lake continues to shrink, as rains dry up out West, and beef export demand is up--way up in some cases!
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July 21, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Winter wheat harvest rolls on and farmers in the mid-south are taking stock of the season's results. Wildfires prove extremely difficult to battle and celebrating the farmer's best friend.
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July 20, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Wildfires continue to burn out west as more heat and lightning return. Plus, milk production takes a hit, as grain markets wrestle with weather impacts and price expectations.
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July 19, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: It continues to be a seller's market when it comes to farmland. The latest on what's driving up prices. Plus, wheat continues to be under weather pressure, sending prices higher, and we take a trip to a blueberry farm.
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July 16, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A new drought monitor shows some extremes. We check in with one Western grower who says grasshoppers are taking over fields. Plus, the importance of gathering data on the farm in our special report "Technology Is..."
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July 15, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Farmers in Idaho are making hard choices to deal with drought conditions in the state. Plus, USDA is setting new rules to help producers impacted by severe drought and a look at how weather impacts pest pressure during the growing season.
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July 14, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Pasture and range conditions continue to deteriorate in the West, and water is becoming a hot commodity, forcing farmers and residents to make difficult decisions. Plus, a little DIY advice on building your own butter sculpture.
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July 13, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The July USDA report sends markets climbing, as the spring wheat crop is estimated to be the smallest in decades. Plus, a Kansas diary farm rebuilds after a devastating tornado.
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July 12, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The President signs an executive order, trying to increase competition in ag, while the Ag Secretary has an announcement of his own that could impact meatpackers. Plus, punishing heatwaves and drought continue to impact the West.
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July 9, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Small grain crops in the northern plains are in trouble. We've got the latest on the drought and the heat stress farmers are facing. Plus, record meat exports continue and the battle over picking a state cheese in Wisconsin.
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July 8, 2021Tyne Morgan hosts AgDay: We're learning more about an executive order coming soon from President Biden, and what it could mean for producers. Plus, what a team of meteorologists says we can expect weather-wise for the rest of summer.
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July 7, 2021Tyne Morgan hosts AgDay: A big day of news-the President signals support for "right to repair", grain markets tank on good weather news, and the biofuels industry is dealt another blow in court. We'll have reaction to all of it.
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July 6, 2021Tricia Sloma hosts AgDay: Temperatures rise, as topsoil moisture runs low in the West. We have a check of the latest drought monitor. Why you could be paying more for propane this fall, and some advice on growing great haylage.
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July 5, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Infrastructure debate continues in Washington, but its impacts will be felt in farm country. We'll look at the issue. Plus, we walk through the 90-day weather outlook with Meteorologist Mike Hoffman and his expectations for precipitation for the rest of the summer.
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July 2, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Come with us as we celebrate the Fourth of July, with stories about famous roads, historic bridges, and the people who helped create our country's rich history. We travel the American Countryside!
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July 1, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The numbers are in from USDA and they're moving the markets! We break down the totals of what farmers are planting this year, and how much crop is still in the bin, along with reaction to all of it.
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June 30, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Record heat in the Northwest, as more rain falls in the middle of the country. The AgDay weather team is tracking it all. Plus, the President and the Ag Secretary take the bipartisan infrastructure pitch to Wisconsin.
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June 29, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Farmers in the Midwest face the possibility of replanting following flooding. Plus, the Supreme Court's decision regarding California's Proposition 12, and we see what it takes to grow a summertime favorite: blackberries.
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June 28, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A ruling by the Supreme Court could have a big impact on the future of those renewable fuel small refinery waivers. Plus flooding rains blanket parts of the Midwest and pork processing could dip later this year.
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June 25, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Drought could be peaking in some parts of the country. We'll show you where. Wheat harvest rolls on in the Southern Plains. Plus, a busy week in Washington as lawmakers make bipartisan moves when it comes to infrastructure.
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June 24, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Congress holds a hearing on cattle market fairness. Plus, wild weather hits Midwest farm fields, and a Vermont dairy farmer is headed to the Olympics.
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June 23, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Washington prepares for a hearing on the state of the beef industry, as both sides prepare to make their case. Plus, it's not a drought everywhere--some farmers are fighting too much water this season.
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June 22, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Portions of the heartland are hit by severe weather. We'll take a look at the impact on some cornfields. Plus, a farmer who's become a TikTok sensation for helping rescue some fawns.
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June 21, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Markets recover somewhat, but is it the end of the bull market for grains? Plus, what's in store for the weather following last week's epic heat wave? And an incredible story of survival, as a father and son, survive a nearly 70-foot fall into the bottom of a well.
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June 18, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Grain markets are falling fast, including a historic drop in soybeans. We'll talk to the experts about why. Plus, new movement on a potential infrastructure deal, and how much variable rate technology can impact the bottom line in our new segment "Technology Is."
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June 17, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Bottlenecks at the nation's ports are still causing shipping problems for America's ag producers. Plus, who has the ultimate say on how fast pork facilities can process hogs? The secretary of Agriculture weighs in.
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June 16, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Another round of pandemic aid is headed to farm country--this time to help dairy producers. We'll have the details. Plus, wheat harvest is running behind and a trade fight that includes tariffs on ag products may be over.
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June 15, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: High temperatures, drought, and water concerns are stressing farmers out West and across the Northern Plains. Plus, corn and soybean markets drop double digits to start the week, as wheat harvest ramps up down south.
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June 14, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Heat, rain, and drought mix together as weather-driven challenges grow across U.S. agriculture. Plus, USDA says it's taking a closer look at the Packers and Stockyards Act, and grain markets end the week in a sell-off.
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June 11, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: We're learning more about how much JBS paid to ransomware hackers. Plus, how a pig helped one teen overcome several challenges during the pandemic, and the markets react to new supply and demand numbers from USDA.
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June 10, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The EPA intends to create a new WOTUS rule. A return to slower line speeds at U.S. pork packers is in question, as USDA appears to reconsider. Pork demand remains strong, as World Pork Expo returns, and comparing this year's North Dakota drought to 1988.
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June 9, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Biden Administration is creating a China trade strike force to address issues, and it's Pork Week! We talk feed prices and demand as the World Pork Expo returns.
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June 8, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Soybean oil hits a record, as USDA announces a new plan to keep hungry people fed. The effort to get more people back to work at the farm. Plus, a Texas farmer wages a battle at the border.
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June 7, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Washington starts discussing ways to compromise to get an infrastructure deal done plus the World Pork Expo is set to return and Machinery Pete is keeping a tally of record-setting equipment prices.
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June 4, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Global food prices are surging at a pace not seen in a decade, plus when could ranchers see cattle markets move higher and the challenge of finding enough truck drivers has the economy in a bind.
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June 3, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Meatpackers are restarting operation after a cyberattack. A look at what it means to the entire value chain. Plus, farmland prices are surging, and what's the deal with the high cost of lumber?
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June 2, 2021Tricia Sloma hosts AgDay: A cyber attack on the world's largest meat processor. We break down the latest and the possible impact on the market. Plus, what a recent cold snap in the Heartand did to crops.
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June 1, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Too much rain, or not enough: we look ahead to the weather pressures farmers could be facing this summer. Plus, an updated look at ag exports for the year, and what a year it's been for ag college students dealing with COVID-19!
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May 31, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Honoring service and sacrifice. Meet a Civil War heroine, a Navy pilot with important lessons about life on the farm, and follow our ancestors' journey Westward. Join us for a special Memorial Day edition of AgDay.
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May 28, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: What goes down just came back up! Grain markets rebound on Thursday, but is the top of the market in? Plus, drought and dryness are issues in some states, while others deal with too much rain, and trade talks between the U.S. and China.
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May 27, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Market swings, cancellations, and wet weather are all playing into price action this week. We have the latest. Plus the U.S. takes action against Canada's dairy quotas, and cotton planting is slow going in parts of the South.
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May 26, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Drought is pushing cattle to auction in the North Dakota. We'll meet a producer making tough decisions ahead of summer grazing. Plus, why slowing pork processing could cost producers millions.
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May 25, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Even as grain prices ease lower, feed costs remain high. We'll look at how livestock producers are handling the added expense. Plus, many county fairs are back this summer! We'll meet an Indiana family getting ready for the show.
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May 24, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The nation's dairy herd is on the rise and so is milk production/ Plus, the rural economy is hot as a popular index moves to a new record high, and the used equipment market has Machinery Pete searching for deals.
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May 21, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Drought conditions improve in some areas, while North Dakota producers continue to wait for rain. We'll have an update. Plus, the final numbers from this year's Kansas Wheat Tour, and a mice invasion takes over farms in Australia.
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May 20, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Scouts are measuring the Kansas Winter Wheat Crop. We've got the surprising results so far from the tour. Plus, rain is continuing to fall across parts of the country, and that's got flooding concerns on the rise.
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May 19, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Cattlemen and women meet in Phoenix to discuss pricing disparities, while members of Congress renew calls for an investigation. Plus, China's buying corn, but why aren't markets reacting?
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May 17, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Drought out West has some irrigation districts cutting back on water. A look at what it could means for livelihoods long term. Plus, Machinery Pete says new numbers put the rise in used farm equipment prices into perspective.
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May 14, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Drought continues to raise concerns for framers in the West. Plus, a crack in a major bridge has barge traffic stopped on the Mississippi. We look into what it could mean of other modes of transportation.
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May 13, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA releases its latest production estimates and the major grains move in different directions. Plus, as packer margins surge, cattlemen meet to discuss a way forward, while a Texas rancher rescues five abandoned little girls.
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May 10, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Grain markets ended last week on fire, as China returns to make its biggest single corn purchase of the year. Global food prices are on the rise while restaurants struggle to find help. Plus, the slow pace of soybean planting in Louisiana.
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May 7, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Grain markets continue to create new highs. We'll have the latest. Plus, a few details about the President's plan to conserve 30% of the country's land and water, and meet a veterinarian defining the term "Grit with Grace".
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May 6, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The CME shuts its ag trading pits for good, while wholesale beef prices surge ahead of Mother's Day. Plus, the President pledges more help and vaccine availability for rural America.
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May 5, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Grain markets continue to rally as July corn tops $7. Farmers in Nebraska play host on our I80 planting tour, as crops go in amid a cool weather start. Plus, how extension agents in Kentucky are helping in the fight against COVID-19.
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May 4, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Machinery demand is on the rise! That has prices red hot, and some parts hard to come by. We'll have the very latest. Plus, grain market volatility starts the week as new planting progress estimates come in.
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May 3, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: It's going to cost you more right now to build a deck. We look into what's behind the high cost of lumber. See what farmers are growing that may be in your next set of tires. Plus, we head to the world's largest fish hatchery.
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April 30, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The President is rolling out his "American Families Plan" touting tax exemptions for farmers. We talk with a tax expert about what it means. Plus, protecting margins this growing season.
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April 29, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The President lays out new proposals and the taxes that it will take to pay for it. We'll discuss what it could mean for farmers. Plus, is $8 corn around the corner?
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April 28, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Grain prices surge to 8-year highs as planters roll across the U.S. Plus, the winter wheat is working its way toward harvest, but conditions continue to deteriorate, and there's a chicken wing shortage happening.
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April 27, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Corn is continuing to climb! We have an update on what's motivating the markets. Plus, we look at the high demand for plastics and how that could impact your next trip to the store.
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April 26, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Input costs are on the rise, as product shortages crop up this planting season. Plus, changes to the CRP programs USDA hopes will draw in millions of new acres, and Machinery Pete says the latest auction prices are eye-popping.
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April 23, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Grain markets surge once again with soybeans topping $15, while we get word that inputs including herbicides and fungicides may be hard to get this spring due to the pandemic. Plus, why now may be the time to sell some grain in the bin, in this week's special report:...
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April 22, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Cotton prices are making a rebound, as drought and dry weather add pressure to planting season. Plus, will Soybean prices hit $15? And a cattle traceability system gets support from a major meat processor.
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April 21, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Winter returns for a visit to the heartland, as corn moves above $6 in response, but can the market move even higher? Our I-80 tour surveys farmers in Iowa. Plus, we check a farm where the weather doesn't matter.
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April 20, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Climate is all the talk right now in Washington. See what's being proposed and what it could mean for farmers. Plus, putting sustainability into the soil; how it's benefiting one farm in North Dakota.
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April 19, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Sorghum is a hot commodity on the export market. We'll look at the record-setting pace. Plus, the farm economy continues to show strength, and Machinery Pete has the latest price trends for forage equipment.
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April 16, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Drought and dryness continue to be a problem. We talk with farmers concerned about the growing season. Plus, what you need to know before you consider making a major land purchase, in our continuing series Farming for ROI.
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April 15, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Grain markets rally big at mid-week, with the major grains gaining double digits. USDA says it's moving on from COVID programs like the Farmers to Families Food Boxes, and it's still snowing in some parts of the country.
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April 14, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The soil moisture situation is getting serious in the upper Midwest, while farmers in Indiana put planting on pause waiting on fields to dry out. Plus, an animal activist faces trespassing charges.
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April 13, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A restaurant resurgence is happening and that's good news for food demand and beef prices. Plus, can soybeans find another reason to rally? And the latest planting progress from USDA.
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April 12, 2021Tyne Morgan hosts AgDay: USDA releases its monthly supply and demand report, so what do the numbers really mean? We break them down with our team of experts. Plus, we check in on cotton planting in southern Texas.
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April 9, 2021Tyne Morgan hosts AgDay: Drought conditions grow worse, as farmers try to put a crop in the ground. The latest from one of the hardest-hit states, North Dakota, and if there's any relief in the forecast. Plus, one beef producer's way of making his cows comfy.
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April 8, 2021Tyne Morgan hosts AgDay: Capturing the carbon market--what you need to know before you sign a contract. Plus, what restaurants are banking on this summer, and Hoosiers honor their farming history.
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April 7, 2021Tyne Morgan hosts AgDay: Spring planting is well underway! We have the first crop progress report of the season from USDA. And it's not just corn going in the ground. Hear from farmers planting soybeans, in this week's I-80 planting tour.
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April 6, 2021Tricia Sloma hosts AgDay: The U.S. isn't the only country talking about climate initiatives when it comes to agriculture. See what's being talked about in Canada. Plus, a guilty plea in the so-called ghost cattle scheme.
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April 5, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA had originally called for possible records in planting acres, but now has scaled that back. So, where did the missing acres go? Plus, ethanol appears to finally be on the rebound.
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April 2, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: We're getting you ready for spring planting--from cutting production costs and increasing yields, to increasing your bottom line. Plus, celebrating a little church and a song with an incredible story.
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April 1, 2021Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: That big USDA plantings report is out, and it did not disappoint! We've got team coverage including a look at limit-up grain markets and where we go from here. Plus, searching for new ways to win the furrow this planting season.
