# agcast — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover agcast. Page: Feed: --- ## [AgCast Deep Dive: ArFB Executive Vice President Jarrod Yates](https://share.transistor.fm/s/f15083fd) _2026-08-13 · Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation · Arkansas AgCast_ On this Arkansas AgCast Deep Dive, ArFB Executive Vice President Jarrod Yates joins us to discuss policy development, advocacy and the implementation of Farm Bureau Health Plans of Arkansas. [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/f15083fd/b93b5c01.mp3) ## [AgCast Deep Dive: Dr. Ryan Loy Discusses International Trade](https://share.transistor.fm/s/420c7ba9) _2026-08-06 · Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation · Arkansas AgCast_ On this Deep Dive episode of the Arkansas AgCast, Dr. Ryan Loy, assistant professor and agricultural finance extension economist at the University of Arkansas, discusses the current state of international markets, volatile interest rates and what the future may hold for agriculture. Is there light at the end of the tunnel? Tune in as Dr. Loy breaks down the challenges and opportunities facing… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/420c7ba9/066bc979.mp3) ## [AgCast Deep Dive: Farm Bill Update, Farm Aid Potential, Crop Insurance and More.](https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c08eef9) _2026-07-30 · Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation · Arkansas AgCast_ On this Arkansas AgCast Deep Dive, Dr. Hunter Biram discusses the current farm economy, updates on the farm bill and potential aid for farmers. As farmers prepare for harvest and plan for 2027, hear when Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage payments are expected to begin. [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/9c08eef9/f6975d56.mp3) ## [China Buys U.S. Soybeans, Farm-to-School Success in Arkansas and Much More](https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1f49a1a) _2026-07-10 · Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation · Arkansas AgCast_ On this episode, we break down a nationwide right-to-repair settlement involving John Deere that expands farmers’ and mechanics’ access to repair tools and diagnostic software. Also new research shows U.S. farmers face significantly higher production costs than global competitors, USDA's record investment in the Farm-to-School Grant Program and China's largest purchase of U.S. soybeans since 2025. [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/e1f49a1a/81bb9b7a.mp3) ## [H-2A Reform, USDA’s Acreage Report and Much More](https://share.transistor.fm/s/c24631df) _2026-07-02 · Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation · Arkansas AgCast_ On this episode, we break down a bipartisan proposal to overhaul the H-2A guest worker program, including changes that could expand access to ag labor and provide more certainty for producers. We also take a look at USDA's latest acreage report and what a major shift toward soybeans means for Arkansas agriculture. Finally, we discuss new rules governing the future use of feral hog chemicals and… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/c24631df/9c3eefad.mp3) ## [Senate Farm Bill Proposal, July 4th Cookout Cost and Much More](https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd50506e) _2026-06-26 · Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation · Arkansas AgCast_ On this episode, we break down the Senate Agriculture Committee's newly released farm bill draft, including proposed updates to the farm safety net, crop insurance, specialty crop programs and rural development. We also look at new research showing how low Mississippi River levels can reduce the prices farmers receive for their grain, discuss the White House's request for additional farm… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/fd50506e/257714f1.mp3) ## [AgCast Deep Dive: FSA State Director Ty Davis](https://share.transistor.fm/s/00884e16) _2026-06-11 · Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation · Arkansas AgCast_ Host John McMinn sits down with newly-appointed Farm Service Agency State Director Ty Davis to discuss his farming roots, FSA programs that farmers can utilize and how his role in Senator John Boozman’s office helped prepare him for his role as FSA director in his home state. [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/00884e16/a89f505c.mp3) ## [New World Screwworm Makes it to the U.S., ARC and PLC Updates and Much More](https://share.transistor.fm/s/89038b15) _2026-06-05 · Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation · Arkansas AgCast_ On this episode, we break down USDA's new specialty crop assistance payments, a rare opportunity for farmers to review and update base acres, and the first confirmed case of New World screwworm in U.S. livestock in decades. We also cover major changes to federal farm program eligibility rules that could expand payment limits and increase flexibility for many farm operations beginning in 2026. [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/89038b15/efd06575.mp3) ## [AgCast Deep Dive: Farm Bill Passes the House, What’s Next?](https://share.transistor.fm/s/5200405c) _2026-05-28 · Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation · Arkansas AgCast_ Host John McMinn sits down with Jay Robbins, Arkansas Farm Bureau’s senior director of national affairs, to discuss the recent passage of the farm bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. For farmers still relying on programs tied to the outdated 2018 farm bill, the move marks an important step forward. The conversation explores what still stands between the bill and becoming law, including… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/5200405c/7f447bbd.mp3) ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BlJ4yLDzsTIg) _2026-05-28 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [Fertilizer Expansion Efforts, Rising Diesel Costs Reshape Planting Decisions and Much More](https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c5cdad4) _2026-05-22 · Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation · Arkansas AgCast_ On this episode, we break down USDA’s latest efforts to expand domestic fertilizer production, how rising diesel costs are reshaping crop decisions for Arkansas farmers, and new trade commitments between the U.S. and China that could impact agricultural exports and input costs. We also look at continued strong demand for beef, pork and poultry despite higher grocery prices and what that means for… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/0c5cdad4/dc10d14d.mp3)