Ashley Davenport

Today on AgriTalk, Dr. Gary Schnitkey of the University of Illinois, Dave Juday of WPI, and Ben Gleason of 4R Plus.

Thursdays on AgriTalk are for the newsmakers. We’re talking with Bob Dinneen of the Renewable Fuels Association, Jim Wiesemeyer of Pro Farmer, and Paul Winters of the National Biodiesel Board.

Thursdays are for the newsmakers on AgriTalk.

Today on the program, we have a hearty discussion about the farm bill, trade and crop insurance with callers, and Hyle Hansen of Hertz Ag discusses their latest survey.

Producers from Illinois, Missouri, and South Dakota join the Farmer Forum.

Dr. Liz Wagstrom, chief veterinarian of the National Pork Producers Council discusses the African swine fever outbreak in China, and Machinery Pete answers listener questions and shares his pick of the week.

There has been other news going on this week aside from the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour, which has dominated the conversation this week on AgriTalk.

How are things fairing on the homestretch of the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour?

Chip Flory talks Brazilian soybeans with Dr. Michael Cordonnier of Soybean and Corn Advisor, and Machinery Pete breaks down his week and what he's seen at auction.

Rep. Conaway (R-Texas) talks about the farm bill and Machinery Pete joins Chip Flory on AgriTalk.

In June, the House of Representatives worked on two immigration bills but both failed. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) isn’t sure if anyone will have the “political desire” to get something worked on and passed in July.