Will we get a new Farm Bill and if so, what will it look like? Damian Mason asks those questions and plenty more of his guest, Roger Cryan, Chief Economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation. Dr. Cryan and Damian provide a brief history of farm legislation (it dates back to the 1930’s) as well as a look ahead at what a future farm bill might include. Based on current administrative sentiment, anything involving “climate smart Agriculture” is in, as are nutrition programs, and permanent programs such as crop insurance. What’s not going to be a part of future farm legislation? Listen and find out!

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The International Longshoremen’s Association announced that they had reached an agreement to end their strike on the evening of October 3rd. This episode of The Business of Agriculture was already recorded and set for release on October 7. Given the tenuous state of affairs between the ports, shippers, and the union — along with the fact the agreement is temporary — I believe this topic and my take on it is still relevant and timely.

Please give it a listen, especially paying attention to the historical comparison. We’ve been here before in the late 1970s and early ’80s. Strikes, job loss fears, inflation, commodity glut, low Ag prices, global conflict, trade spats... The similarities are eery.

Team those issues with an increasingly aggressive China whose economy is rapidly slowing along with political turmoil on the home front and things look a little dicey. Troubles on the trade front aren’t going away as protectionist policies are likely to ramp up. Watch or listen to this and be prepared!

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Explore the rise of corn ethanol in the United States in this insightful episode of The Business of Agriculture. Prior to the Renewable Fuels Standard of 2004, corn ethanol was a niche market. Fast forward to today, and nearly 40% of U.S. corn production is dedicated to ethanol. Join host Damian Mason as he interviews Geoff Cooper, CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, to discuss the impact of this booming industry.

Discover how American agriculture has evolved, with 12% more corn acres planted since 2004 and a significant increase in bushels produced per acre. How sustainable is this trend? What does the future hold for ethanol over the next 20 years?

Tune in to gain valuable insights into the economic and environmental implications of corn ethanol. Don’t miss out—subscribe to The Business of Agriculture today!

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