March 6, 2026: Farm Bill Movement, USDA Headlines and Farmer Sentiment

About this episode

The episode discusses the latest developments in agriculture news, including the farm bill, USDA updates, and farmer sentiment, featuring an interview with Ron Geis on crop preparation and weed control.

This week in agriculture news, we take a look at what’s happening around the world — including developments in Iran — and what it could mean for agriculture. We also cover the latest movement on the farm bill and share a conversation focused on preparing for the upcoming growing season. Top agriculture headlines from across the country include ag policy updates surrounding the farm bill, a court decision related to a lawsuit over the deletion of climate-related webpages from USDA sites and headlines tied to the Make America Healthy Again initiative. We also discuss the more than 37,000 applications submitted for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, the latest updates on agricultural trade and other industry developments. Additional news includes the newest CME Group/Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer results, offering insight into current farmer sentiment. We also look at a cattle ranch closing tied to the temporary closure of the U.S.–Mexico border due to concerns about New World screwworm, along with other agriculture stories making headlines across the country. Today’s featured conversation is with Ron Geis, market development specialist with Corteva Agriscience. As…

People in this episode

Guest: Ron Geis

Topics covered

• Farm Bill
• USDA Headlines
• Farmer Sentiment
• Agricultural Trade
• Weed Control

Keywords

• agriculture
• climate policy
• Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
• CME Group
• Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Corteva Agriscience

Places: Iran, U.S.–Mexico

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