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Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss grain transportation for rail and barge, ethanol exports, Purdue’s Ag Economy survey of growers, and a possible comeback for U.S. cotton amid growing anti-fast fashion sentiment.

USDA report shows strong corn, soybean progress—cotton lags. Plus, $26M export facility breaks ground and key U.S.-China trade updates.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski reunite in the studio to discuss a national push for the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act, strong crop progress numbers, and John Deere’s response to $100M in tariff costs.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss ag’s reaction to the Make America Healthy Again report, John Deere acquring drone tech company Sentera, and big updates from Tech Hub LIVE 2025.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the latest planting progress report, ag groups anticipation of the Make America Healthy Again report, and May 29 as Mental Health Ag Day.

Glyphosate label laws heat up as Georgia joins North Dakota in supporting federal preemption. Iowa bans carbon capture, threatening ethanol markets. Meanwhile, U.S. ag exports to Mexico skyrocket.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the recent CPDA event in Florida, more market news from Bayer, and provide an update on crop plantings.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski delve new trade regulations impacting U.S. ag exports, the rise of digital wallets in farming, and the debut of Smart Tech.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the possible ending of glyphosate production by Bayer, global crop protection sales, and farmer sentiment.

Eric Sfiligoj invites Jon Leman to the program to talk about HELLO NATURE, the company, its products, and plans for the future.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss Bayer’s petition to the Supreme Court regarding Roundup, changes in the leadership at Landus Cooperative, and the Awards of Excellence for 2025.

Corteva’s Eric Scherder joins Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski to talk company activities in 2025 and general market trends.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the Nutrien Innovation Farm, a presidential move to protect the potash supply, and top technology trends.

Dave Swain, President & CEO of Vision Technology Management LLC and CropLife Advisory Council member, shares his insights on ag tech investments and what he sees for the remainder of 2025.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss Bayer’s recent look at the events in DC, the early outlook for planting, and the latest Precision Ag Adoption Survey effort.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski report on the highlights from this year’s big trade show in Denver, CO.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the recent fly-in event in the nation’s capital, a move against biotech corn by Mexico, and next week’s Commodity Classic show in Denver.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski discuss the latest earnings report from John Deere and present takeaways from the big farm show in Louisville, KY.