The United States could have another trade deal.&nbsp; 

This time, it's with the European Union.&nbsp; &nbsp;The EU intends to eliminate tariffs on all U.S. industrial goods and provide preferential market access of U.S. seafood and agricultural products.&nbsp; 

That would include dairy products, fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, soybean oil, pork, and other products.&nbsp; 

To top it off, European companies committed $600 billion dollars in U.S. sectors for the next three years.

Here's John Jenkinson with today's Ag Minute...

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                    </figure><p>The United States could have another trade deal.&nbsp; </p><p>This time, it's with the European Union.&nbsp; &nbsp;The EU intends to eliminate tariffs on all U.S. industrial goods and provide preferential market access of U.S. seafood and agricultural products.&nbsp; </p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>That would include dairy products, fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, soybean oil, pork, and other products.&nbsp; </p><p>To top it off, European companies committed $600 billion dollars in U.S. sectors for the next three years.</p><p>Here's John Jenkinson with today's Ag Minute...</p><div><iframe title="Ag Minute - August 26, 2025" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=yk2gb-1945cda-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=3267a3" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>

Ag Minute: EU trade deal

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is celebrating a legal victory.

  That's because they landed protections for cattle farmers and ranchers from unnecessary and ridiculous air emissions reporting requirements.  For the past few years, they had to hire lawyers and sue in court to stop the mandate to file complex, overreaching reports with the federal government about emissions from cattle under not one but two emission laws that are on the books.&nbsp;

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                    </figure><p>The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is celebrating a legal victory.</p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>  That's because they landed protections for cattle farmers and ranchers from unnecessary and ridiculous air emissions reporting requirements.  For the past few years, they had to hire lawyers and sue in court to stop the mandate to file complex, overreaching reports with the federal government about emissions from cattle under not one but two emission laws that are on the books.&nbsp;</p><p>Here's John Jenkinson with today's Ag Minute...</p><div><iframe title="Ag Minute - August 25, 2025" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=mq2zb-1940b0c-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=3267a3" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>

AG Minute: Emission reporting for farmers and ranchers

Earlier this week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins alongside Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Senator Marsha Blackburn, Senator Bill Hagerty, Representative John Rose, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden, announced USDA will no longer fund taxpayer dollars for solar panels on productive farmland or allow solar panels manufactured by foreign adversaries to be used in USDA projects. 

Subsidized solar farms have made it more difficult for farmers to access farmland by making it more expensive and less available. Within the last 30 years, Tennessee alone has lost over 1.2 million acres of farmland and is expected to lose 2 million acres by 2027. This problem is not just in Tennessee, since 2012, solar panels on farmland nationwide have increased by nearly 50%. That is why the Department is taking action.&nbsp;

“Our prime farmland should not be wasted and replaced with green new deal subsidized solar panels. It has been disheartening to see our beautiful farmland displaced by solar projects, especially in rural areas that have strong agricultural heritage. One of the largest barriers of entry for new and young farmers is access to land. Subsidized solar farms have made it more difficult for farmers to access farmland by making it more expensive and less available,”&nbsp;said Secretary Brooke Rollins. “We are no longer allowing businesses to use your taxpayer dollars to fund solar projects on prime American farmland, and we will no longer allow solar panels manufactured by foreign adversaries to be used in our USDA-funded projects.”&nbsp;

“Tennesseans know that our farmland is our national security, our economic future, and our children's heritage. We were honored to welcome Secretary Rollins to Tennessee this week, and I’m grateful for her leadership to defend America’s farmland from foreign adversaries and protect our food supply,”&nbsp;said Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.&nbsp;

“Secretary Rollins understands that food security is national security, and preserving prime farmland for agricultural production is a key component of protecting our food supply. I look forward to working with her and this Administration to ensure any incentives for renewable energy projects have commonsense safeguards in place that provide options for producers while protecting our most productive farmland,”&nbsp;said <b>House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15).&nbsp;</b>

“Transforming prime farmland into fields of solar panels drives up land prices on behalf of foreign investments, and limits production capabilities for surrounding farmers and ranchers. Taxpayers should not have to subsidize the transition of productive and useful farmland into a desert of solar panels,”&nbsp;said <b>Senator Roger Marshall.</b>&nbsp;“I stand with Secretary Rollins and the Trump administration, who continue to show that they are fighting for rural America and putting our farmers and ranchers first.”&nbsp;

"I strongly support Secretary Rollins’ action today implementing President Trump’s executive order de-prioritizing undependable energy sources, and protecting our prime farmland for much/needed food production. Ending wasteful taxpayer Green New Scam subsidies that have driven up energy costs and taken farmland out of production are long overdue. This action protects farmland so important to our Eastern Shore economy, strengthens American agriculture, and puts our energy independence first,”&nbsp;said <b>Representative Andy Harris (MD-01).</b>&nbsp;

“Green New Deal subsidies have distorted the energy market and supplanted American farmland. USDA is taking decisive action which complements policies I supported in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, ending the misuse of taxpayer dollars and upholding our national security interests in energy infrastructure. I appreciate Secretary Rollins’ leadership in restoring common sense to these USDA programs,”&nbsp;said Representative Adrian Smith (NE-03).&nbsp;

This action will rapidly eliminate the market distortions and costs imposed on taxpayers by reducing energy subsidies and builds upon the repeal of and modifications to wind, solar, and other “green” energy tax credits in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It will further USDA’s determination to end taxpayer support for unaffordable and unreliable “green” energy sources and ensure the supply chain consists of American products and manufacturing.&nbsp;

Effective immediately, USDA will implement the following programmatic actions:&nbsp;

• For the USDA Rural Development Business and Industry (B&amp;I) Guaranteed Loan Program wind and solar projects are not eligible.

•For the USDA Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program Guaranteed Loan Program (REAP Guaranteed Loan Program), USDA will ensure that American farmers, ranchers and producers utilizing wind and solar energy sources will install units that are right-sized for their facilities. If project applications include ground mount solar photovoltaic systems larger than 50kW or ground mount solar photovoltaic systems that cannot document historical energy usage, they will no longer be eligible for the REAP Guaranteed Loan Program, and priority points will no longer be given for REAP grants.

USDA Rural Development invests in rural America with loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs to promote rural prosperity. The commitment and resources we bring to rural communities help drive economic security and prosperity. Our programs expand access to high-speed internet, electric, and transportation infrastructure, and support business growth, healthcare, education, housing, and other community essentials. Learn more online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rd.usda.gov/" target="_blank">www.rd.usda.gov</a>.&nbsp;

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                    </figure><p>U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE</p><p>Earlier this week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins alongside Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Senator Marsha Blackburn, Senator Bill Hagerty, Representative John Rose, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden, announced USDA will no longer fund taxpayer dollars for solar panels on productive farmland or allow solar panels manufactured by foreign adversaries to be used in USDA projects. </p><p>Subsidized solar farms have made it more difficult for farmers to access farmland by making it more expensive and less available. Within the last 30 years, Tennessee alone has lost over 1.2 million acres of farmland and is expected to lose 2 million acres by 2027. This problem is not just in Tennessee, since 2012, solar panels on farmland nationwide have increased by nearly 50%. That is why the Department is taking action.&nbsp;</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600284821318.jpeg" alt="<a href="https://www.dieselfuelinjectionrepair.com/diesel-fuel-injector-rebuilds?useYB=2,4&amp;cam=ppc-m-m178243-c851458-g-">Click here to visit Diesel Control Technicians website</a>" />
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                    </figure><p>“Our prime farmland should not be wasted and replaced with green new deal subsidized solar panels. It has been disheartening to see our beautiful farmland displaced by solar projects, especially in rural areas that have strong agricultural heritage. One of the largest barriers of entry for new and young farmers is access to land. Subsidized solar farms have made it more difficult for farmers to access farmland by making it more expensive and less available,”&nbsp;said Secretary Brooke Rollins. “We are no longer allowing businesses to use your taxpayer dollars to fund solar projects on prime American farmland, and we will no longer allow solar panels manufactured by foreign adversaries to be used in our USDA-funded projects.”&nbsp;</p><p>“Tennesseans know that our farmland is our national security, our economic future, and our children's heritage. We were honored to welcome Secretary Rollins to Tennessee this week, and I’m grateful for her leadership to defend America’s farmland from foreign adversaries and protect our food supply,”&nbsp;said Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.&nbsp;</p><p>“Secretary Rollins understands that food security is national security, and preserving prime farmland for agricultural production is a key component of protecting our food supply. I look forward to working with her and this Administration to ensure any incentives for renewable energy projects have commonsense safeguards in place that provide options for producers while protecting our most productive farmland,”&nbsp;said <b>House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15).&nbsp;</b></p><p>“Transforming prime farmland into fields of solar panels drives up land prices on behalf of foreign investments, and limits production capabilities for surrounding farmers and ranchers. Taxpayers should not have to subsidize the transition of productive and useful farmland into a desert of solar panels,”&nbsp;said <b>Senator Roger Marshall.</b>&nbsp;“I stand with Secretary Rollins and the Trump administration, who continue to show that they are fighting for rural America and putting our farmers and ranchers first.”&nbsp;</p><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><p>"I strongly support Secretary Rollins’ action today implementing President Trump’s executive order de-prioritizing undependable energy sources, and protecting our prime farmland for much/needed food production. Ending wasteful taxpayer Green New Scam subsidies that have driven up energy costs and taken farmland out of production are long overdue. This action protects farmland so important to our Eastern Shore economy, strengthens American agriculture, and puts our energy independence first,”&nbsp;said <b>Representative Andy Harris (MD-01).</b>&nbsp;</p><p>“Green New Deal subsidies have distorted the energy market and supplanted American farmland. USDA is taking decisive action which complements policies I supported in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, ending the misuse of taxpayer dollars and upholding our national security interests in energy infrastructure. I appreciate Secretary Rollins’ leadership in restoring common sense to these USDA programs,”&nbsp;said Representative Adrian Smith (NE-03).&nbsp;</p><h2>Protecting American Farmland:&nbsp;</h2><p>This action will rapidly eliminate the market distortions and costs imposed on taxpayers by reducing energy subsidies and builds upon the repeal of and modifications to wind, solar, and other “green” energy tax credits in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It will further USDA’s determination to end taxpayer support for unaffordable and unreliable “green” energy sources and ensure the supply chain consists of American products and manufacturing.&nbsp;</p><p>Effective immediately, USDA will implement the following programmatic actions:&nbsp;</p><p>• For the USDA Rural Development Business and Industry (B&amp;I) Guaranteed Loan Program wind and solar projects are not eligible.</p><p>•For the USDA Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program Guaranteed Loan Program (REAP Guaranteed Loan Program), USDA will ensure that American farmers, ranchers and producers utilizing wind and solar energy sources will install units that are right-sized for their facilities. If project applications include ground mount solar photovoltaic systems larger than 50kW or ground mount solar photovoltaic systems that cannot document historical energy usage, they will no longer be eligible for the REAP Guaranteed Loan Program, and priority points will no longer be given for REAP grants.</p><p>USDA Rural Development invests in rural America with loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs to promote rural prosperity. The commitment and resources we bring to rural communities help drive economic security and prosperity. Our programs expand access to high-speed internet, electric, and transportation infrastructure, and support business growth, healthcare, education, housing, and other community essentials. Learn more online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rd.usda.gov/" target="_blank">www.rd.usda.gov</a>.&nbsp;</p>

AG Secretary Rollins blocks taxpayer funding of solar farms on prime farmland 

Food price increases leveled off in the latest economic report out from the government.&nbsp; That hasn't happened in two years.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Here are the&nbsp;categories that were measured.&nbsp; Fresh fruit,&nbsp; poultry, &nbsp;fish and seafood , dairy products , and cereal and bakery products.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Retail prices fell in the first six months for fats and oils and fresh vegetables. Egg prices averaged 38.5 percent higher between January and June 2025 than they did in all of 2024, but that was because of the flu outbreak that killed millions of chickens.&nbsp;

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                    </figure><p>Here's some good news.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Food price increases leveled off in the latest economic report out from the government.&nbsp; That hasn't happened in two years.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600284821318.jpeg" alt="<a href="https://www.dieselfuelinjectionrepair.com/diesel-fuel-injector-rebuilds?useYB=2,4&amp;cam=ppc-m-m178243-c851458-g-">Click here to visit Diesel Control Technicians website</a>" />
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                    </figure><p>Here are the&nbsp;categories that were measured.&nbsp; Fresh fruit,&nbsp; poultry, &nbsp;fish and seafood , dairy products , and cereal and bakery products.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Retail prices fell in the first six months for fats and oils and fresh vegetables. Egg prices averaged 38.5 percent higher between January and June 2025 than they did in all of 2024, but that was because of the flu outbreak that killed millions of chickens.&nbsp;</p><p>Here's John Jenkinson's Ag Minute...</p><div><iframe title="Ag Minute - Aug 22" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=xzzmi-193f738-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>

Ag Minute: Food prices 

Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) is expanding its agricultural education offerings with the launch of a new John Deere Technician Program, created through a partnership with PrairieLand Partners and AgriVision Equipment.&nbsp;

The program, the second&nbsp;in Kansas, will allow students to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree while receiving specialized training to become certified John Deere service technicians.&nbsp;

“This has been a project in the works for several years,” said Sheldon Stewart, department co-chair of the Agriculture, Business, Computers &amp; Technology Department at HutchCC. “When students complete the two-year program, they’ll graduate with both a degree and John Deere certification, ready to step into the workforce.”&nbsp;

The program is designed to go beyond the college’s existing one-year diesel program. During the first year, students will complete HutchCC’s traditional curriculum. In the second year, they will transition to John Deere-specific training, working directly on equipment and technology at PrairieLand Partners’ dealership near the U.S. 50/K-61 junction. The dealership is expanding its facilities to accommodate the program.&nbsp;

Students will gain hands-on experience alongside certified technicians both in the shop and in the field. Each student must be sponsored by a John Deere dealership, which commits to hiring the student for at least two years after graduation.&nbsp;

“This is truly a hands-on, career-driven program,” Stewart said. “Students come out with little to no debt, a high-demand certification, and a good-paying career that can last a lifetime.”&nbsp;

Industry leaders say the program addresses a critical workforce shortage. PrairieLand Partners and AgriVision, which operate dealerships across Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa, are seeking to expand their technician workforce by as much as 25 percent.&nbsp;

Stewart noted that the program also helps strengthen ties between HutchCC and the agricultural community. “Farmers rely on this technology to keep producing, and our students will be trained to keep that equipment running,” he said. “Agriculture isn’t going away, and this program ensures our graduates are prepared for the future—whether that’s with autonomous tractors, electric-powered combines, or other emerging technology.”&nbsp;

The first class of John Deere Technician students began on Wednesday at HutchCC’s South Campus near Yoder, with specialized training taking place at PrairieLand Partners' expanded Hutchinson facility.&nbsp;

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                    </figure><p>MARC JACOBS<br>Hutch Post </p><p>Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) is expanding its agricultural education offerings with the launch of a new John Deere Technician Program, created through a partnership with PrairieLand Partners and AgriVision Equipment.&nbsp;</p><p>The program, the second&nbsp;in Kansas, will allow students to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree while receiving specialized training to become certified John Deere service technicians.&nbsp;</p><div><iframe title="Sheldon Stewart - HutchCC" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=3yvdw-193dffc-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p>“This has been a project in the works for several years,” said Sheldon Stewart, department co-chair of the Agriculture, Business, Computers &amp; Technology Department at HutchCC. “When students complete the two-year program, they’ll graduate with both a degree and John Deere certification, ready to step into the workforce.”&nbsp;</p><p>The program is designed to go beyond the college’s existing one-year diesel program. During the first year, students will complete HutchCC’s traditional curriculum. In the second year, they will transition to John Deere-specific training, working directly on equipment and technology at PrairieLand Partners’ dealership near the U.S. 50/K-61 junction. The dealership is expanding its facilities to accommodate the program.&nbsp;</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755787296821.jpeg" alt="(Hutch Post photo/Marc Jacobs)&nbsp;" />
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                    </figure><p>Students will gain hands-on experience alongside certified technicians both in the shop and in the field. Each student must be sponsored by a John Deere dealership, which commits to hiring the student for at least two years after graduation.&nbsp;</p><p>“This is truly a hands-on, career-driven program,” Stewart said. “Students come out with little to no debt, a high-demand certification, and a good-paying career that can last a lifetime.”&nbsp;</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755787511617.jpeg" alt="(Hutch Post photo/Marc Jacobs)&nbsp;" />
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                    </figure><p>Industry leaders say the program addresses a critical workforce shortage. PrairieLand Partners and AgriVision, which operate dealerships across Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa, are seeking to expand their technician workforce by as much as 25 percent.&nbsp;</p><p>Stewart noted that the program also helps strengthen ties between HutchCC and the agricultural community. “Farmers rely on this technology to keep producing, and our students will be trained to keep that equipment running,” he said. “Agriculture isn’t going away, and this program ensures our graduates are prepared for the future—whether that’s with autonomous tractors, electric-powered combines, or other emerging technology.”&nbsp;</p><p>The first class of John Deere Technician students began on Wednesday at HutchCC’s South Campus near Yoder, with specialized training taking place at PrairieLand Partners' expanded Hutchinson facility.&nbsp;</p>

John Deere Technician program begins at HutchCC 

Sheldon Stewart the Co-chair of the Agriculture, Business, Computers &amp; Technology department at HutchCC stopped by to visit about the college's new partnership with PrairieLand Partners and AgriVision Equipment Group.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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                    </figure><p>Sheldon Stewart the Co-chair of the Agriculture, Business, Computers &amp; Technology department at HutchCC stopped by to visit about the college's new partnership with PrairieLand Partners and AgriVision Equipment Group.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><div><iframe title="Sheldon Stewart - HutchCC" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=3yvdw-193dffc-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 BW Morning Show Interview:  Sheldon Stewart, HutchCC

August 20, 2025 - The Kansas Soybean Association is calling all soybean farmers in Kansas to enter their competitive soybean crop into the Kansas Soybean Yield Contest. Also open for entries is the statewide Kansas Soybean Value Contest, which analyzes protein, oil and other soybean qualities. Strong participation across the state provides a snapshot of growing conditions in each region and allows friendly competition among peers.

“This contest allows farmers to showcase the practices that maximize yield on their farm” said Dr. Sarah Lancaster, K-State Weed Extension Specialist and an Association board member. “To see how farmers manage challenges to have successful crops in conditions they can’t control is always impactful to see.”

Agricultural sciences company FMC is stepping up this year, joining the Kansas Soybean Commission as a sponsor of the contests. 

“This contest is a great opportunity for us to support KSA and we see the value it brings farmers,” said Brian Laverentz from FMC. “Raising top yielding soybeans is often a systems approach. Many of these farmers rely on FMC products to be effective in raising their crops and we want to show our appreciation for that. We love the comradery these contests bring and getting to recognize and honor farmers across the state.” 

Yield contest districts are determined by region, tillage method and irrigation status, with a total of 18 districts in consideration. Farmers may enter multiple categories, but only one entry per field.

Eligible fields must consist of at least five contiguous acres as verified by the Farm Service Agency, GPS printout or manual measurement. A non-relative witness, either Kansas State Research and Extension personnel or a specified designee, must be present at harvest and should ensure that the combine grain hopper is empty prior to harvest. Official elevator-scale tickets with moisture percentage and foreign matter included must accompany entries to be considered.

The Kansas Soybean Commission sponsors a monetary prize for the top three finishers in each district, as well as an additional $1,000 for the overall dryland and irrigated winners and any who top the new 126.6 bushel-per-acre record, set last year by McClain Family Farms, LLC. Each district winner receives $300, second receives $200, and third receives $100.

Individuals looking to submit a value contest entry should send a 20-ounce sample, which is evaluated by Ag Processing, Inc., to determine the value. Monetary awards are also given to the three highest-value entries.

Farmers may enter both the yield and value contests. The top yield entry and top value entry, as well as one randomly drawn entry who enters both contests, will earn a trip to the 2026 Commodity Classic set for February 25-27 in San Antonio. All participants receive a T-shirt.

A full guide of contest rules and regulations, as well as the digital entry form, are available at kansassoybeans.org/contests. Questions may be directed to the Kansas Soybean office by phone at 877-KS-SOYBEAN (877-577-6923) or to local KSRE offices.

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                    </figure><p>August 20, 2025 - The Kansas Soybean Association is calling all soybean farmers in Kansas to enter their competitive soybean crop into the Kansas Soybean Yield Contest. Also open for entries is the statewide Kansas Soybean Value Contest, which analyzes protein, oil and other soybean qualities. Strong participation across the state provides a snapshot of growing conditions in each region and allows friendly competition among peers.</p><p>“This contest allows farmers to showcase the practices that maximize yield on their farm” said Dr. Sarah Lancaster, K-State Weed Extension Specialist and an Association board member. “To see how farmers manage challenges to have successful crops in conditions they can’t control is always impactful to see.”</p><p>Agricultural sciences company FMC is stepping up this year, joining the Kansas Soybean Commission as a sponsor of the contests. </p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>“This contest is a great opportunity for us to support KSA and we see the value it brings farmers,” said Brian Laverentz from FMC. “Raising top yielding soybeans is often a systems approach. Many of these farmers rely on FMC products to be effective in raising their crops and we want to show our appreciation for that. We love the comradery these contests bring and getting to recognize and honor farmers across the state.” </p><p>Yield contest districts are determined by region, tillage method and irrigation status, with a total of 18 districts in consideration. Farmers may enter multiple categories, but only one entry per field.</p><p>Eligible fields must consist of at least five contiguous acres as verified by the Farm Service Agency, GPS printout or manual measurement. A non-relative witness, either Kansas State Research and Extension personnel or a specified designee, must be present at harvest and should ensure that the combine grain hopper is empty prior to harvest. Official elevator-scale tickets with moisture percentage and foreign matter included must accompany entries to be considered.</p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>The Kansas Soybean Commission sponsors a monetary prize for the top three finishers in each district, as well as an additional $1,000 for the overall dryland and irrigated winners and any who top the new 126.6 bushel-per-acre record, set last year by McClain Family Farms, LLC. Each district winner receives $300, second receives $200, and third receives $100.</p><p>Individuals looking to submit a value contest entry should send a 20-ounce sample, which is evaluated by Ag Processing, Inc., to determine the value. Monetary awards are also given to the three highest-value entries.</p><p>Farmers may enter both the yield and value contests. The top yield entry and top value entry, as well as one randomly drawn entry who enters both contests, will earn a trip to the 2026 Commodity Classic set for February 25-27 in San Antonio. All participants receive a T-shirt.</p><p>A full guide of contest rules and regulations, as well as the digital entry form, are available at kansassoybeans.org/contests. Questions may be directed to the Kansas Soybean office by phone at 877-KS-SOYBEAN (877-577-6923) or to local KSRE offices.</p>

Soybean growers invited to enter yield, value contests 

Congratulations to the National FFA Organization.

They now officially have over a million&nbsp;members nationwide.&nbsp; There are now 9,407 chapters, and 2,060 alumni chapters. States with the largest membership numbers include Texas&nbsp;and California.&nbsp;

 And this is interesting.&nbsp; The state with the most growth? Michigan.&nbsp;

Here's John Jenkinson with today's AG Minute...

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                    </figure><p>Congratulations to the National FFA Organization.</p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>They now officially have over a million&nbsp;members nationwide.&nbsp; There are now 9,407 chapters, and 2,060 alumni chapters. States with the largest membership numbers include Texas&nbsp;and California.&nbsp;</p><p> And this is interesting.&nbsp; The state with the most growth? Michigan.&nbsp;</p><p>Here's John Jenkinson with today's AG Minute...</p><div><iframe title="Ag Minute - Aug 20, 2025" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=buz3a-193c67e-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>

Ag Minute: FFA milestone 

President Donald Trump is signaling a shift in U.S. biofuel policy, proposing to cut back or completely eliminate federal incentives for importing foreign biofuel. Instead, the administration aims to boost production from American-based biofuel producers, a move that could strengthen domestic agriculture but faces strong opposition from oil refiners and trade groups.&nbsp;

The debate has left many U.S. farmers, particularly corn growers in the Midwest, both hopeful and frustrated. Corn producers see major opportunities in the growing market for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which can be made from ethanol. The demand for SAF is expected to surge as airlines seek cleaner alternatives, and one of the first facilities in the U.S. capable of producing ethanol-based jet fuel is preparing to roll out its first batch.&nbsp;

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                    </figure><p>President Donald Trump is signaling a shift in U.S. biofuel policy, proposing to cut back or completely eliminate federal incentives for importing foreign biofuel. Instead, the administration aims to boost production from American-based biofuel producers, a move that could strengthen domestic agriculture but faces strong opposition from oil refiners and trade groups.&nbsp;</p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>The debate has left many U.S. farmers, particularly corn growers in the Midwest, both hopeful and frustrated. Corn producers see major opportunities in the growing market for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which can be made from ethanol. The demand for SAF is expected to surge as airlines seek cleaner alternatives, and one of the first facilities in the U.S. capable of producing ethanol-based jet fuel is preparing to roll out its first batch.&nbsp;</p><p>Here's John Jenkinson with today's AG Minute...</p><div><iframe title="Ag Minute - Aug 19, 2025" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=2w43d-193ac70-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>

Ag Minute:  Biofuels

Farmers can relax about the new Make America Healthy Again report that will be out soon.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<b>P</b>esticides aren't called major threats and if it is adopted, it will be good news for the food and agriculture industries.&nbsp; 

After Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy called chemicals used to control weeds and pests dangerous, farmers were worried about losing their ability to have access to those tools.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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                    </figure><p>Farmers can relax about the new Make America Healthy Again report that will be out soon.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><b>P</b>esticides aren't called major threats and if it is adopted, it will be good news for the food and agriculture industries.&nbsp; </p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>After Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy called chemicals used to control weeds and pests dangerous, farmers were worried about losing their ability to have access to those tools.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Here's John Jenkinson's Ag Minute:&nbsp;</p><div><iframe title="Ag Minute - August 18, 2025" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=5472n-193913c-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

Ag Minute:  Pesticides no longer major threat 

WASHINGTON (AP) —A Federal court on Thursday ordered the Department of Agriculture to restore grants to farming organizations.

The court ruled that six grants must be restored to organizations that lost their funding after several Trump administration Executive Orders and at the direction of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

The ruling “sets a strong precedent that could allow hundreds of other grants to be challenged and reinstated,” environmental nonprofit Earthjustice said in a statement.

Plaintiffs included groups that support causes like tree planting, climate-friendly farming practices and growing food in underserved communities.

The total value of the terminated grants was over $34 million, the attorneys said.

“In the wake of this ruling, we hope the USDA stops arbitrarily cancelling grants and contracts without an understanding of the work being done,” said Erin McKee, community food systems program director at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, one of the plaintiffs.

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                    </figure><p>WASHINGTON (AP) —A Federal court on Thursday ordered the Department of Agriculture to restore grants to farming organizations.</p><p>The court ruled that six grants must be restored to organizations that lost their funding after several Trump administration Executive Orders and at the direction of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).</p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>The ruling “sets a strong precedent that could allow hundreds of other grants to be challenged and reinstated,” environmental nonprofit Earthjustice said in a statement.</p><p>Plaintiffs included groups that support causes like tree planting, climate-friendly farming practices and growing food in underserved communities.</p><p>The total value of the terminated grants was over $34 million, the attorneys said.</p><p>“In the wake of this ruling, we hope the USDA stops arbitrarily cancelling grants and contracts without an understanding of the work being done,” said Erin McKee, community food systems program director at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, one of the plaintiffs.</p><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>

Court orders Dept. of Ag to restore grants to farm organizations

John Jenkinson visited with us about issues in the agricultural community.&nbsp;

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                    </figure><p>John Jenkinson visited with us about issues in the agricultural community.&nbsp;</p><div><iframe title="John Jenkinson - Aug 15, 2025" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=gxi7g-1934d90-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧BW Morning Show Interview: John Jenkinson, Farmer and agriculture commentator 

KINGMAN – Wheat growers in south-central Kansas are invited to attend a Wheat Pre-Plant Meeting hosted by K-State Extension – Kingman County on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the North Room of the Kingman Expo Center, 121 S. Main.

The featured speaker will be Logan Simon, Southwest Area Agronomist with K-State Research and Extension. Simon will discuss key topics to help producers prepare for the upcoming wheat season, including Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus, best management practices, variety selection, and optimal planting dates. A question-and-answer session will follow his presentation.

Attendees will gain practical insights on managing common wheat threats, choosing the right varieties for their fields, and improving volunteer wheat management strategies before planting.

The event is free, and a light meal with refreshments will be provided. RSVPs are requested by Aug. 26 by calling 620-532-5131 or emailing <a>gschnei@ksu.edu</a>.

The meeting is made possible in partnership with Skyland Grain, LLC.

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                    </figure><p>K-STATE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION&nbsp;</p><p>KINGMAN – Wheat growers in south-central Kansas are invited to attend a Wheat Pre-Plant Meeting hosted by K-State Extension – Kingman County on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the North Room of the Kingman Expo Center, 121 S. Main.</p><p>The featured speaker will be Logan Simon, Southwest Area Agronomist with K-State Research and Extension. Simon will discuss key topics to help producers prepare for the upcoming wheat season, including Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus, best management practices, variety selection, and optimal planting dates. A question-and-answer session will follow his presentation.</p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>Attendees will gain practical insights on managing common wheat threats, choosing the right varieties for their fields, and improving volunteer wheat management strategies before planting.</p><p>The event is free, and a light meal with refreshments will be provided. RSVPs are requested by Aug. 26 by calling 620-532-5131 or emailing <a>gschnei@ksu.edu</a>.</p><p>The meeting is made possible in partnership with Skyland Grain, LLC.</p><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>

Kingman Extension Office to hold wheat pre-planting meeting 

WASHINGTON<b>&nbsp;</b>–&nbsp;U.S. Senator Jerry Moran – a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry – joined Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) in introducing the&nbsp;<i>Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Improvement and Flexibility Act</i>. 

The legislation would bolster CRP by improving access to grazing, maximizing enrollment options for producers and expediting emergency haying in response to drought and other weather-related disaster events.

“Equipping farmers and ranchers with improved access to CRP resources is crucial to the sustainability of the agricultural economy in Kansas,”<b>&nbsp;said Sen. Moran.&nbsp;</b>“This bipartisan legislation grants greater flexibility for producers in Kansas and across the country to improve their economic stability while conserving our nation’s farmland, wildlife habitats and water supply for future generations to benefit from and enjoy.”

<b></b>“Ensuring that CRP continues to be an effective option for producers and landowners is critical to South Dakota’s agriculture industry,”&nbsp;said Sen. Thune. “As a longtime supporter of CRP, I’m proud to lead this commonsense legislation that would help advance the multiple-use benefits of this conservation program, including wildlife habitat and livestock forage potential.”

“The Conservation Reserve Program helps equip our farmers with the tools to conserve and improve soil, water quality, and wildlife habitat,”&nbsp;said Sen. Klobuchar. “This bipartisan legislation makes commonsense improvements to CRP that will strengthen conservation practices and landowner enrollment in this vital program.”

“The Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) has long advocated for additional grazing opportunities on CRP acres,”&nbsp;said Matt Teagarden, CEO of Kansas Livestock Association.&nbsp;“Grazing benefits the native grass species, advancing the conservation goals of the program. We appreciate Senator Moran's leadership in improving CRP for producers and the land.”

“The Conservation Reserve Program is one of our nation’s most effective tools for improving wildlife habitat, water quality, and soil health on private lands, and is a vital part of the farm safety net,”&nbsp;said Andrew Schmidt, Director of Government Affairs for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. 

“The&nbsp;<i>CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act</i>&nbsp;will make this critical program work better for farmers, ranchers, rural communities, and wildlife. PF and QF are grateful to Majority Leader Thune, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and Sens. Moran and Smith for their continued leadership in strengthening CRP and ensuring it remains a cornerstone of private lands conservation.”

“The Conservation Reserve Program is an important, incentive-based program that provides flexibility for farmers and ranchers to implement voluntary conservation practices on their land,”&nbsp;said Mike Bulk, Ducks Unlimited Kansas state policy chair. “We thank Senators Moran, Thune, Klobuchar, and Smith for their leadership in enhancing CRP to ensure landowners can continue to get the most out of this historically successful program in Kansas and across the U.S.”

The&nbsp;<i>CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act</i>&nbsp;would:<br>

Make CRP grazing a more attractive option by providing cost-share for the establishment of grazing infrastructure – including fencing and water distribution – on all CRP practices and contracts if grazing is included in the approved conservation plan.&nbsp;

Increase the CRP annual payment limitation from $50,000, which was established in 1985, to $125,000 to account for inflation and rising land values and provide landowners with more CRP enrollment options to ensure resources are appropriately conserved.&nbsp;

Reinstate mid-contract management cost-share payments for activities that are not related to haying or grazing.&nbsp;

Permanently establish the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement practice under Continuous CRP.&nbsp;

Create flexibility for producers by allowing emergency haying on CRP acres when certain conditions are met and in consultation with state technical committees.&nbsp;

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                    </figure><p>WASHINGTON<b>&nbsp;</b>–&nbsp;U.S. Senator Jerry Moran – a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry – joined Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) in introducing the&nbsp;<i>Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Improvement and Flexibility Act</i>. </p><p>The legislation would bolster CRP by improving access to grazing, maximizing enrollment options for producers and expediting emergency haying in response to drought and other weather-related disaster events.</p><p>“Equipping farmers and ranchers with improved access to CRP resources is crucial to the sustainability of the agricultural economy in Kansas,”<b>&nbsp;said Sen. Moran.&nbsp;</b>“This bipartisan legislation grants greater flexibility for producers in Kansas and across the country to improve their economic stability while conserving our nation’s farmland, wildlife habitats and water supply for future generations to benefit from and enjoy.”</p><figure>
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                    </figure><p><b></b>“Ensuring that CRP continues to be an effective option for producers and landowners is critical to South Dakota’s agriculture industry,”&nbsp;said Sen. Thune. “As a longtime supporter of CRP, I’m proud to lead this commonsense legislation that would help advance the multiple-use benefits of this conservation program, including wildlife habitat and livestock forage potential.”</p><p>“The Conservation Reserve Program helps equip our farmers with the tools to conserve and improve soil, water quality, and wildlife habitat,”&nbsp;said Sen. Klobuchar. “This bipartisan legislation makes commonsense improvements to CRP that will strengthen conservation practices and landowner enrollment in this vital program.”</p><p>“The Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) has long advocated for additional grazing opportunities on CRP acres,”&nbsp;said Matt Teagarden, CEO of Kansas Livestock Association.&nbsp;“Grazing benefits the native grass species, advancing the conservation goals of the program. We appreciate Senator Moran's leadership in improving CRP for producers and the land.”</p><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><p>“The Conservation Reserve Program is one of our nation’s most effective tools for improving wildlife habitat, water quality, and soil health on private lands, and is a vital part of the farm safety net,”&nbsp;said Andrew Schmidt, Director of Government Affairs for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. </p><p>“The&nbsp;<i>CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act</i>&nbsp;will make this critical program work better for farmers, ranchers, rural communities, and wildlife. PF and QF are grateful to Majority Leader Thune, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and Sens. Moran and Smith for their continued leadership in strengthening CRP and ensuring it remains a cornerstone of private lands conservation.”</p><p>“The Conservation Reserve Program is an important, incentive-based program that provides flexibility for farmers and ranchers to implement voluntary conservation practices on their land,”&nbsp;said Mike Bulk, Ducks Unlimited Kansas state policy chair. “We thank Senators Moran, Thune, Klobuchar, and Smith for their leadership in enhancing CRP to ensure landowners can continue to get the most out of this historically successful program in Kansas and across the U.S.”</p><p>The&nbsp;<i>CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act</i>&nbsp;would:<br></p><p>Make CRP grazing a more attractive option by providing cost-share for the establishment of grazing infrastructure – including fencing and water distribution – on all CRP practices and contracts if grazing is included in the approved conservation plan.&nbsp;</p><p>Increase the CRP annual payment limitation from $50,000, which was established in 1985, to $125,000 to account for inflation and rising land values and provide landowners with more CRP enrollment options to ensure resources are appropriately conserved.&nbsp;</p><p>Reinstate mid-contract management cost-share payments for activities that are not related to haying or grazing.&nbsp;</p><p>Permanently establish the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement practice under Continuous CRP.&nbsp;</p><p>Create flexibility for producers by allowing emergency haying on CRP acres when certain conditions are met and in consultation with state technical committees.&nbsp;</p>

Kan. U.S. Senator helps introduce bill to bolster Conservation Reserve Program

It's not a threat when you mean what you say, and President Trump has told Mexico and Europe he'll put a 30% tariff on imports starting August first.

 That's because negotiations on a trade deal are not going well.&nbsp; &nbsp;The EU and Mexico both said that it's unfair, but they did promise keep negotiating.&nbsp;

 Mexico accounts for 69% percent of America’s vegetable imports and 51% percent of fresh fruit imports.

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                    </figure><p>It's not a threat when you mean what you say, and President Trump has told Mexico and Europe he'll put a 30% tariff on imports starting August first.</p><figure>
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                    </figure><p> That's because negotiations on a trade deal are not going well.&nbsp; &nbsp;The EU and Mexico both said that it's unfair, but they did promise keep negotiating.&nbsp;</p><p> Mexico accounts for 69% percent of America’s vegetable imports and 51% percent of fresh fruit imports.</p><div><iframe title="Ag Minute - July 30, 2025" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=dprdu-191661f-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

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Ag Minute:  Mexico, E.U. tariffs

S.A.F. Stands for "sustainable aviation fuel", and it's been in the news a lot lately.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Mexico now says it's going to try to produce its own sustainable aviation fuel by 2030.&nbsp; &nbsp;The first step will be to outline a plan of actions, including research and development, economic incentives, and feasibility.&nbsp; &nbsp;

However, Mexico would need $49 billion in U.S. investments to develop at least one SAF production facility, and that may prove to be challenging.

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                    </figure><p>S.A.F. Stands for "sustainable aviation fuel", and it's been in the news a lot lately.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Mexico now says it's going to try to produce its own sustainable aviation fuel by 2030.&nbsp; &nbsp;The first step will be to outline a plan of actions, including research and development, economic incentives, and feasibility.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>However, Mexico would need $49 billion in U.S. investments to develop at least one SAF production facility, and that may prove to be challenging.</p><p>Here's John Jenkinson with today's Ag Minute...</p><div><iframe title="Ag Minute - July 29, 2025" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=hqkrt-1916614-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

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Ag Minute: Sustainable aviation fuel

This may be some good news for soybean farmers and the prices they receive.&nbsp; 

American biofuel manufacturers will use over half of all the soybean oil produced in the U.S. next year.&nbsp; &nbsp;The new higher blending mandates will stimulate more demand, and cut back on foreign biofuel imports, which could lead to good news for farmers.&nbsp; 

The EPA raised blending mandates under the Renewable Fuel Standard and proposed to cut the number of RIN generated for imported renewable fuels from foreign imports.

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                    </figure><p>This may be some good news for soybean farmers and the prices they receive.&nbsp; </p><p>American biofuel manufacturers will use over half of all the soybean oil produced in the U.S. next year.&nbsp; &nbsp;The new higher blending mandates will stimulate more demand, and cut back on foreign biofuel imports, which could lead to good news for farmers.&nbsp; </p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>The EPA raised blending mandates under the Renewable Fuel Standard and proposed to cut the number of RIN generated for imported renewable fuels from foreign imports.</p><p>Here's John Jenkinson with today's Ag Minute...</p><div><iframe title="AG Minute - July 28, 2025" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=dcn42-1916602-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

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AG Minute: Biofuel and soybean oil demand

MADELINE DRAKE<br>K-State Research and Extension News Service&nbsp;

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas cotton fields are entering the critical squaring phase, so Kansas State University agronomist Logan Simon and entomologist Anthony Zukoff say timely scouting will be essential to protect yield potential.

“Overall, Kansas cotton acres are down this year like most of the US cotton belt and the cotton we have is generally behind in development compared to normal,” Simon said. “Although south-central Kansas had severe storm damage that hurt the cotton down there, many were able to hold on pretty good.”

As cotton enters this key reproductive stage, as evidenced by early formation of flower buds, K-State Extension entomologist Anthony Zukoff shared the importance of monitoring for cotton fleahoppers and tarnished plant bugs, also known as lygus bugs.

“These two insects can be very detrimental to overall yield so it’s important to keep an eye out for them now,” Zukoff said.

“They are very excitable, so they can be tricky to scout for. We recommend using a drop cloth or sweep net method to determine if these insects are in the field,” Zukoff said. “Depending on the method, the threshold will be different, so we recommend using our&nbsp;<a href="https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/download/cotton-insect-pest-management-2025_MF2674">cotton insect management guide</a>&nbsp;to determine if the insect count is over that threshold.”

The cotton flea hopper is about 1/8 of an inch and lime green color, while the lygus bug is about twice the size and a tan color. Zukoff noted that control options are available if populations reach economic thresholds.

“If they do reach that threshold, all is not lost,” he said. “Producers can save their fields if they take action quickly. The important thing is to be proactive rather than reactive; get out there right now and scout.”

“The early and first position squares are the most important fruiting positions on a cotton plant as they will contribute the most to the final yield,” Simon said. “Once the plant matures, those insects will not be as much of a problem for later squares.”

Zukoff and Simon also advised corn growers to be scouting for western bean cutworm.

“The western bean cutworm is a pest of corn, specifically corn ears as they tassel,” Zukoff said.

“Western bean cutworm overwinters in the soil as pupa, and this time of year adult moths will be emerging from those pupae and laying eggs. Those eggs hatch and caterpillars make their way to the tasseling corn fields,” Zukoff said. “Once the pest gets to the field, it will eat developing kernels and cut the silks on its way up, which makes it detrimental to final yields and developing crops.”

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                        <figcaption>Image courtesy of K-State research and extension&nbsp;</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>MADELINE DRAKE<br>K-State Research and Extension News Service&nbsp;</p><p>MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas cotton fields are entering the critical squaring phase, so Kansas State University agronomist Logan Simon and entomologist Anthony Zukoff say timely scouting will be essential to protect yield potential.</p><p>“Overall, Kansas cotton acres are down this year like most of the US cotton belt and the cotton we have is generally behind in development compared to normal,” Simon said. “Although south-central Kansas had severe storm damage that hurt the cotton down there, many were able to hold on pretty good.”</p><p>As cotton enters this key reproductive stage, as evidenced by early formation of flower buds, K-State Extension entomologist Anthony Zukoff shared the importance of monitoring for cotton fleahoppers and tarnished plant bugs, also known as lygus bugs.</p><p>“These two insects can be very detrimental to overall yield so it’s important to keep an eye out for them now,” Zukoff said.</p><p>“They are very excitable, so they can be tricky to scout for. We recommend using a drop cloth or sweep net method to determine if these insects are in the field,” Zukoff said. “Depending on the method, the threshold will be different, so we recommend using our&nbsp;<a href="https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/download/cotton-insect-pest-management-2025_MF2674">cotton insect management guide</a>&nbsp;to determine if the insect count is over that threshold.”</p><p>The cotton flea hopper is about 1/8 of an inch and lime green color, while the lygus bug is about twice the size and a tan color. Zukoff noted that control options are available if populations reach economic thresholds.</p><p>“If they do reach that threshold, all is not lost,” he said. “Producers can save their fields if they take action quickly. The important thing is to be proactive rather than reactive; get out there right now and scout.”</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690555797266.jpg" alt="<br>" />
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                    </figure><p>“The early and first position squares are the most important fruiting positions on a cotton plant as they will contribute the most to the final yield,” Simon said. “Once the plant matures, those insects will not be as much of a problem for later squares.”</p><p>Zukoff and Simon also advised corn growers to be scouting for western bean cutworm.</p><p>“The western bean cutworm is a pest of corn, specifically corn ears as they tassel,” Zukoff said.</p><p>“Western bean cutworm overwinters in the soil as pupa, and this time of year adult moths will be emerging from those pupae and laying eggs. Those eggs hatch and caterpillars make their way to the tasseling corn fields,” Zukoff said. “Once the pest gets to the field, it will eat developing kernels and cut the silks on its way up, which makes it detrimental to final yields and developing crops.”</p>

Scout for insects in cotton and corn fields 

Despite a tough year for commodity prices, farmland values across the country have remained steady, thanks in part to investor demand.

Farmers National Company reports that the cash price many farmers are receiving for their crops is currently lower than what it costs to grow them. That’s putting pressure on the ag economy, but so far it hasn’t translated into lower land prices.

According to Paul Shadegg, senior vice president of real estate for Farmers National Company, demand from both individual and institutional investors is helping prop up the farmland market. These buyers, often armed with cash, are purchasing land as a long-term investment even as farmers themselves face shrinking profit margins.

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                    </figure><p>Despite a tough year for commodity prices, farmland values across the country have remained steady, thanks in part to investor demand.</p><p>Farmers National Company reports that the cash price many farmers are receiving for their crops is currently lower than what it costs to grow them. That’s putting pressure on the ag economy, but so far it hasn’t translated into lower land prices.</p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>According to Paul Shadegg, senior vice president of real estate for Farmers National Company, demand from both individual and institutional investors is helping prop up the farmland market. These buyers, often armed with cash, are purchasing land as a long-term investment even as farmers themselves face shrinking profit margins.</p><div><iframe title="Ag Minute - July 24, 2025" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=f4nrt-1913d49-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

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Ag Minute: Farmland prices 

There's a new plan in place at USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.&nbsp; 

It will enhancing microbiological testing and inspection oversight of many meats and poultry products.&nbsp; Among other things, it will also give inspectors training and allow them to take action with compliance.&nbsp; 

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Rollins said that she's looking forward to continuing working closely with states and food producers to protect public health.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Here's John Jenkinson with today's AG minute.

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                    </figure><p>There's a new plan in place at USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.&nbsp; </p><p>It will enhancing microbiological testing and inspection oversight of many meats and poultry products.&nbsp; Among other things, it will also give inspectors training and allow them to take action with compliance.&nbsp; </p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>U.S. Agriculture Secretary Rollins said that she's looking forward to continuing working closely with states and food producers to protect public health.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Here's John Jenkinson with today's AG minute.</p><div><iframe title="Ag Minute - July 23, 2025" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=bfxsq-1912528-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

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Ag Minute:  USDA inspection plan 

With the poor ag economy, how are rural banks doing?&nbsp; 

A study by the American Bankers Association says farm banks reported stable financial performance.&nbsp; That's despite a big increase in lending to farmers and ranchers.&nbsp; 

Ed Elfmann, Senior Vice President of American Bankers Association says that rural farm banks, like ours, continue to be strong and resilient because of deep community roots and a commitment to farmers and ranchers.

Here's John Jenkinson's Ag Minute:&nbsp;&nbsp;

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                    </figure><p>With the poor ag economy, how are rural banks doing?&nbsp; </p><p>A study by the American Bankers Association says farm banks reported stable financial performance.&nbsp; That's despite a big increase in lending to farmers and ranchers.&nbsp; </p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600284821318.jpeg" alt="<a href="https://www.dieselfuelinjectionrepair.com/diesel-fuel-injector-rebuilds?useYB=2,4&amp;cam=ppc-m-m178243-c851458-g-">Click here to visit Diesel Control Technicians website</a>" />
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                    </figure><p>Ed Elfmann, Senior Vice President of American Bankers Association says that rural farm banks, like ours, continue to be strong and resilient because of deep community roots and a commitment to farmers and ranchers.</p><p>Here's John Jenkinson's Ag Minute:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><div><iframe title="Ag Minute - July 22" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=y9psu-1910d56-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

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Ag Minute: Rural banks 

We were open, and now we're closed again.&nbsp; We are talking about livestock trade across the border with Mexico.&nbsp; 

A new case of New World screwworm showed up only 160 miles from the Mexico-U.S. border.&nbsp; Just last week, USDA had a reopened the border, but this new case raises significant concerns.&nbsp; 

So, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has ordered the closure of livestock trade through southern ports of entry as soon as the case was confirmed.&nbsp;

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                    </figure><p>We were open, and now we're closed again.&nbsp; We are talking about livestock trade across the border with Mexico.&nbsp; </p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>A new case of New World screwworm showed up only 160 miles from the Mexico-U.S. border.&nbsp; Just last week, USDA had a reopened the border, but this new case raises significant concerns.&nbsp; </p><p>So, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has ordered the closure of livestock trade through southern ports of entry as soon as the case was confirmed.&nbsp;</p><div><iframe title="Ag Minute - July 21, 2025" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=z44e3-190f134-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

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Ag Minute: Border closed again 

Kansas farmers are facing a mounting crisis as grain prices remain well below the cost of production, driving economic uncertainty and emotional strain across the state’s agricultural communities.&nbsp;

John Jenkinson, a well-known farm broadcaster and ag expert, said Friday on the BW Morning Show that current market conditions are forcing many producers to operate at a loss. “It’s like taking your paycheck from seven years ago and trying to live on it today,” Jenkinson said. “We’re anywhere from 75 cents to a dollar under what it costs to raise a bushel of wheat.”&nbsp;

Jenkinson said, for example. your average input costs are $5 to $5.25 per bushel of wheat, while local elevator prices are hovering around $4.50. With little relief in sight, Jenkinson said producers are depending on higher yields just to offset falling revenues.&nbsp;

Adding to the challenge is a sluggish export market and stiff global competition. A strong U.S. dollar and large harvests in South America, where farming costs are lower, have made American grain less competitive overseas. “The free market works when it works,” Jenkinson said, “but right now it’s not in our favor.”&nbsp;

One bright spot is a recent USDA initiative offering expedited disaster relief payments for losses from drought, floods, and freezes in 2023 and 2024. Stage one of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program is now underway, and pre-filled applications have already started arriving in farmers’ mailboxes. Jenkinson encouraged farmers to work with their local Farm Service Agency offices to ensure landlords co-sign necessary forms.&nbsp;

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/cdaf9509-e9e2-4a55-b0ab-4d70c5ae987a" target="_blank">LINK: USDA announces expedited disaster assistance for farmers</a>&nbsp;

Still, Jenkinson warned the relief funds—while helpful—are modest and may not be enough to stop a troubling trend: the rising number of farm bankruptcies.&nbsp;

“We’ve already had more bankruptcies this year than all of last year,” he said. “This is heartbreaking. These are families who survived the farm crisis of the 1980s. They’ve held on through tough times, and now they’re losing it all.”&nbsp;

Despite plunging commodity prices, Kansas land values have remained surprisingly steady—thanks, in part, to outside investment. Jenkinson, who also works in banking, noted that some land purchases are being made by wealthy investors, including foreign entities, who are not dependent on crop revenues to justify the investment. That’s helping prop up values in the short term, but Jenkinson warned it’s a fragile situation.&nbsp;

LINK: &nbsp;<a href="https://kan.%20u.s.%20senator%20helps%20reveal%20farm%20security%20action%20plan/" target="_blank">Kan. U.S. Senator helps reveal Farm Security Action Plan</a> &nbsp;

“If foreign investment were to dry up or be banned, we could see land prices fall quickly,” he said, pointing to recent legislation aimed at restricting Chinese land purchases.&nbsp;

The emotional toll on the farm community is also growing. Fort Hays State University recently highlighted a surge in mental health concerns among agricultural workers, and suicide prevention is a growing focus among farm advocacy groups.&nbsp;

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/bf9d3c18-ac6a-4840-9e86-ffa29437a1e3" target="_blank">LINK: Fort Hays State University instructor honored for mental health advocacy in agriculture</a>&nbsp;

“This is more than a financial crisis,” Jenkinson said. “It’s a mental and emotional one, too. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. This is a stressful time, but you don’t have to face it alone.”&nbsp;

As farmers brace for the remainder of the season, they continue to call for fair prices, stronger export demand, and policies that support family farms rather than foreign or corporate land ownership.&nbsp;

“Farming is a labor of love,” Jenkinson said. “But right now, love alone isn’t enough.”&nbsp;

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                    </figure><p>MARC JACOBS<br>Hutch Post&nbsp;</p><p>Kansas farmers are facing a mounting crisis as grain prices remain well below the cost of production, driving economic uncertainty and emotional strain across the state’s agricultural communities.&nbsp;</p><p>John Jenkinson, a well-known farm broadcaster and ag expert, said Friday on the BW Morning Show that current market conditions are forcing many producers to operate at a loss. “It’s like taking your paycheck from seven years ago and trying to live on it today,” Jenkinson said. “We’re anywhere from 75 cents to a dollar under what it costs to raise a bushel of wheat.”&nbsp;</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738938711482.jpeg" alt="John Jenkinson (Courtesy photo)&nbsp;" />
                        <figcaption>John Jenkinson (Courtesy photo)&nbsp;</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Jenkinson said, for example. your average input costs are $5 to $5.25 per bushel of wheat, while local elevator prices are hovering around $4.50. With little relief in sight, Jenkinson said producers are depending on higher yields just to offset falling revenues.&nbsp;</p><p>Adding to the challenge is a sluggish export market and stiff global competition. A strong U.S. dollar and large harvests in South America, where farming costs are lower, have made American grain less competitive overseas. “The free market works when it works,” Jenkinson said, “but right now it’s not in our favor.”&nbsp;</p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>One bright spot is a recent USDA initiative offering expedited disaster relief payments for losses from drought, floods, and freezes in 2023 and 2024. Stage one of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program is now underway, and pre-filled applications have already started arriving in farmers’ mailboxes. Jenkinson encouraged farmers to work with their local Farm Service Agency offices to ensure landlords co-sign necessary forms.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/cdaf9509-e9e2-4a55-b0ab-4d70c5ae987a" target="_blank">LINK: USDA announces expedited disaster assistance for farmers</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Still, Jenkinson warned the relief funds—while helpful—are modest and may not be enough to stop a troubling trend: the rising number of farm bankruptcies.&nbsp;</p><p>“We’ve already had more bankruptcies this year than all of last year,” he said. “This is heartbreaking. These are families who survived the farm crisis of the 1980s. They’ve held on through tough times, and now they’re losing it all.”&nbsp;</p><p>Despite plunging commodity prices, Kansas land values have remained surprisingly steady—thanks, in part, to outside investment. Jenkinson, who also works in banking, noted that some land purchases are being made by wealthy investors, including foreign entities, who are not dependent on crop revenues to justify the investment. That’s helping prop up values in the short term, but Jenkinson warned it’s a fragile situation.&nbsp;</p><p>LINK: &nbsp;<a href="https://kan.%20u.s.%20senator%20helps%20reveal%20farm%20security%20action%20plan/" target="_blank">Kan. U.S. Senator helps reveal Farm Security Action Plan</a> &nbsp;</p><p>“If foreign investment were to dry up or be banned, we could see land prices fall quickly,” he said, pointing to recent legislation aimed at restricting Chinese land purchases.&nbsp;</p><p>The emotional toll on the farm community is also growing. Fort Hays State University recently highlighted a surge in mental health concerns among agricultural workers, and suicide prevention is a growing focus among farm advocacy groups.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/bf9d3c18-ac6a-4840-9e86-ffa29437a1e3" target="_blank">LINK: Fort Hays State University instructor honored for mental health advocacy in agriculture</a>&nbsp;</p><p>“This is more than a financial crisis,” Jenkinson said. “It’s a mental and emotional one, too. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. This is a stressful time, but you don’t have to face it alone.”&nbsp;</p><p>As farmers brace for the remainder of the season, they continue to call for fair prices, stronger export demand, and policies that support family farms rather than foreign or corporate land ownership.&nbsp;</p><p>“Farming is a labor of love,” Jenkinson said. “But right now, love alone isn’t enough.”&nbsp;</p><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE&nbsp;&nbsp;

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today that agricultural producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for $16 billion in assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP).

To expedite the implementation of SDRP, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is delivering assistance in two stages. This first stage is open to producers with eligible crop losses that received assistance under crop insurance or the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program during 2023 and 2024. Stage One sign up will start in person at FSA county offices on July 10 and prefilled applications are being mailed to producers today, July 9. SDRP Stage Two signups for eligible shallow or uncovered losses will begin in early fall.

“American farmers are no stranger to natural disasters that cause losses that leave no region or crop unscathed. Under President Trump’s leadership, USDA has worked around the clock to deliver this relief directly to our farmers,”&nbsp;said Secretary Rollins. “We are taking swift action to ensure farmers will have the resources they need to continue to produce the safest, most reliable, and most abundant food supply in the world.”

This announcement follows Secretary Rollins’ comprehensive&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/05/07/secretary-rollins-hosts-farmers-first-roundtable-announces-expedited-disaster-aid">plan</a>&nbsp;to deliver the total amount of Congressionally appropriated $30 billion in disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers this year. These programs will complement the forthcoming state block grants that USDA is working with 14 different states to develop. This expeditious timeline is in direct contrast to the Biden Administration’s USDA where disaster relief programs took an average of 13 months—and in one case 19 months—to reach farmers and ranchers.

To date, USDA has issued more than $7.8 billion in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/emergency-commodity-assistance-program">Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP)</a>&nbsp;payments to more than half a million eligible producers. Additionally, USDA has provided over $1 billion in emergency relief through the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/20232024-supplemental-disaster-assistance">Emergency Livestock Relief Program</a>&nbsp;to producers who suffered grazing losses due to drought or wildfires in calendar years 2023 and 2024.

USDA disaster assistance information can be found on farmers.gov, including the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.farmers.gov/node/28989" target="_blank">Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.farmers.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/FSA_DisasterAssistance_at_a_glance_brochure_.pdf" target="_blank">Disaster-at-a-Glance fact sheet</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://lat.fpac.usda.gov/">Loan Assistance Tool</a>, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.farmraise.com/usda-fsa" target="_blank">FarmRaise</a>&nbsp;online FSA education hub. Payment details&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fsa.usda.gov/sdrp">will be updated here weekly</a>. For more information, contact your local&nbsp;<a href="https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator" target="_blank">USDA Service Center</a>.

FSA is launching a streamlined, pre-filled application process for eligible crop, tree, and vine losses by leveraging existing Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and Risk Management Agency (RMA) indemnified loss data. The pre-filled applications will be mailed on July 9, 2025.

Eligible losses must be the result of natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2023 and/or 2024. These disasters include wildfires, hurricanes, floods, derechos, excessive heat, tornadoes, winter storms, freeze (including a polar vortex), smoke exposure, excessive moisture, qualifying drought, and related conditions.

To qualify for drought related losses, the loss must have occurred in a county rated by the&nbsp;<a href="https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap.aspx" target="_blank">U.S. Drought Monitor</a>&nbsp;as having a D2 (severe drought) for eight consecutive weeks, D3 (extreme drought), or greater intensity level during the applicable calendar year.

Producers in Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, and Massachusetts will not be eligible for SDRP program payments. Instead, these states chose to cover eligible crop, tree, bush, and vine losses through separate block grants. These block grants are funded through the $220M provided for this purpose to eligible states in the American Relief Act.

To apply for SDRP, producers must submit the FSA-526,&nbsp;Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Stage One Application,&nbsp;in addition to having other forms on file with FSA.

Stage One payments are based on the SDRP adjusted NAP or Federal crop insurance coverage level the producer purchased for the crop. The net NAP or net federal crop insurance payments (NAP or crop insurance indemnities minus administrative fees and premiums) will be subtracted from the SDRP calculated payment amount.

For Stage One, the total SDRP payment to indemnified producers will not exceed 90% of the loss and an SDRP payment factor of 35% will be applied to all Stage One payments. If additional SDRP funds remain, FSA may issue a second payment.

All producers who receive SDRP payments are required to purchase&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rma.usda.gov/">federal crop insurance</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/noninsured-disaster-assistance-program-nap">NAP coverage</a>&nbsp;for the next two available crop years at the 60% coverage level or higher. Producers who fail to purchase crop insurance for the next two available crop years will be required to refund the SDRP payment, plus interest, to USDA.

FSA will announce additional SDRP assistance for uncovered losses, including non-indemnified shallow losses and quality losses and how to apply later this fall.

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                    </figure><p>UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today that agricultural producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for $16 billion in assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP).</p><p>To expedite the implementation of SDRP, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is delivering assistance in two stages. This first stage is open to producers with eligible crop losses that received assistance under crop insurance or the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program during 2023 and 2024. Stage One sign up will start in person at FSA county offices on July 10 and prefilled applications are being mailed to producers today, July 9. SDRP Stage Two signups for eligible shallow or uncovered losses will begin in early fall.</p><p>“American farmers are no stranger to natural disasters that cause losses that leave no region or crop unscathed. Under President Trump’s leadership, USDA has worked around the clock to deliver this relief directly to our farmers,”&nbsp;said Secretary Rollins. “We are taking swift action to ensure farmers will have the resources they need to continue to produce the safest, most reliable, and most abundant food supply in the world.”</p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>This announcement follows Secretary Rollins’ comprehensive&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/05/07/secretary-rollins-hosts-farmers-first-roundtable-announces-expedited-disaster-aid">plan</a>&nbsp;to deliver the total amount of Congressionally appropriated $30 billion in disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers this year. These programs will complement the forthcoming state block grants that USDA is working with 14 different states to develop. This expeditious timeline is in direct contrast to the Biden Administration’s USDA where disaster relief programs took an average of 13 months—and in one case 19 months—to reach farmers and ranchers.</p><p>To date, USDA has issued more than $7.8 billion in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/emergency-commodity-assistance-program">Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP)</a>&nbsp;payments to more than half a million eligible producers. Additionally, USDA has provided over $1 billion in emergency relief through the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/20232024-supplemental-disaster-assistance">Emergency Livestock Relief Program</a>&nbsp;to producers who suffered grazing losses due to drought or wildfires in calendar years 2023 and 2024.</p><p>USDA disaster assistance information can be found on farmers.gov, including the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.farmers.gov/node/28989" target="_blank">Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.farmers.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/FSA_DisasterAssistance_at_a_glance_brochure_.pdf" target="_blank">Disaster-at-a-Glance fact sheet</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://lat.fpac.usda.gov/">Loan Assistance Tool</a>, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.farmraise.com/usda-fsa" target="_blank">FarmRaise</a>&nbsp;online FSA education hub. Payment details&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fsa.usda.gov/sdrp">will be updated here weekly</a>. For more information, contact your local&nbsp;<a href="https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator" target="_blank">USDA Service Center</a>.</p><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

<iframe style="height:100rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://eagle-post.s3.amazonaws.com/iframes/agview.html"></iframe></div><h2>Program Details:</h2><h2>SDRP Stage One</h2><p>FSA is launching a streamlined, pre-filled application process for eligible crop, tree, and vine losses by leveraging existing Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and Risk Management Agency (RMA) indemnified loss data. The pre-filled applications will be mailed on July 9, 2025.</p><h2>Eligibility</h2><p>Eligible losses must be the result of natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2023 and/or 2024. These disasters include wildfires, hurricanes, floods, derechos, excessive heat, tornadoes, winter storms, freeze (including a polar vortex), smoke exposure, excessive moisture, qualifying drought, and related conditions.</p><p>To qualify for drought related losses, the loss must have occurred in a county rated by the&nbsp;<a href="https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap.aspx" target="_blank">U.S. Drought Monitor</a>&nbsp;as having a D2 (severe drought) for eight consecutive weeks, D3 (extreme drought), or greater intensity level during the applicable calendar year.</p><p>Producers in Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, and Massachusetts will not be eligible for SDRP program payments. Instead, these states chose to cover eligible crop, tree, bush, and vine losses through separate block grants. These block grants are funded through the $220M provided for this purpose to eligible states in the American Relief Act.</p><h2>How to Apply</h2><p>To apply for SDRP, producers must submit the FSA-526,&nbsp;Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Stage One Application,&nbsp;in addition to having other forms on file with FSA.</p><h2>SDRP Stage One Payment Calculation</h2><p>Stage One payments are based on the SDRP adjusted NAP or Federal crop insurance coverage level the producer purchased for the crop. The net NAP or net federal crop insurance payments (NAP or crop insurance indemnities minus administrative fees and premiums) will be subtracted from the SDRP calculated payment amount.</p><p>For Stage One, the total SDRP payment to indemnified producers will not exceed 90% of the loss and an SDRP payment factor of 35% will be applied to all Stage One payments. If additional SDRP funds remain, FSA may issue a second payment.</p><h2>Future Insurance Coverage Requirements</h2><p>All producers who receive SDRP payments are required to purchase&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rma.usda.gov/">federal crop insurance</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/noninsured-disaster-assistance-program-nap">NAP coverage</a>&nbsp;for the next two available crop years at the 60% coverage level or higher. Producers who fail to purchase crop insurance for the next two available crop years will be required to refund the SDRP payment, plus interest, to USDA.</p><h2>SDRP Stage 2</h2><p>FSA will announce additional SDRP assistance for uncovered losses, including non-indemnified shallow losses and quality losses and how to apply later this fall.</p>

USDA announces expedited disaster assistance for farmers

Politicians are going to try to pass a scaled down farm bill that will include priorities that haven’t been updated since 2018.&nbsp; 

The most expensive priorities were taken care of already in the Big Beautiful Bill, but there are other farm programs and priorities that need either funding, extended, or updating.&nbsp; 

House Ag Chair Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania&nbsp; is calling it “farm bill 2.0” and he expects the legislation to be largely based on what the House Ag Committee advanced last year.&nbsp;

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                    </figure><p>Politicians are going to try to pass a scaled down farm bill that will include priorities that haven’t been updated since 2018.&nbsp; </p><p>The most expensive priorities were taken care of already in the Big Beautiful Bill, but there are other farm programs and priorities that need either funding, extended, or updating.&nbsp; </p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>House Ag Chair Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania&nbsp; is calling it “farm bill 2.0” and he expects the legislation to be largely based on what the House Ag Committee advanced last year.&nbsp;</p><p>Here's John Jenkinson with today's Ag Minute...</p><div><iframe title="Ag Minute - July 18, 2025" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=xrxd7-19043b8-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

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