Best Beef And Dairy Network Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 123 - Jacobinius Arse Syndrome 56:55

9d ago56:55

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Mike Wozniak, Mike Shephard, Tom Crowley and Linnea Sage join in this month as we get to grips with the new outbreak of Jacobinius Arse Syndrome. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com Music credit courtesy of epidemicsound.com: Jag Vet en Dejlig Rosa / Traditional Sonatina in G Major / Beethoven Ancient Rome / Cercl…

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04/07/25 Capital grants and sustainable farming incentive, carbon credits, farm research on cycle tour 14:04

2d ago14:04

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The sustainable farming incentive or SFI will re-open in the New Year, it pays English farmers for things like planting hedges or wildflowers. It was suddenly closed to new applications earlier this year after it ran out of money. Speaking at the regenerative farming festival Groundswell, the Defra secretary Steve Reed said he wants the SFI to supp…

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LFN Field Talk Podcast #196 Reconciliation Update 5:47

4d ago5:47

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The U.S. House is now reviewing and debating the budget reconciliation bill recently passed by the U.S. Senate. Compeer Financial Vice President for Legislative Affairs Perry Aasness joins this podcast for an upate and information on key provisions within the bill.By Dan Lemke

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02/07/25 Profitability of nature-friendly farming, regenerative dairy farming, inheritance tax court case 14:04

5d ago14:04

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A new study published by the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology shows that nature-friendly farming is not currently as profitable as intensive food production. Its authors say the report is the first of its kind and shows that agroecology improves biodiversity and can boost crop yields. However, the cost of creating habitats and the loss of some prod…

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01/07/25 Early harvest, regenerative agriculture, farmers' data 14:05

6d ago14:05

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Harvest has begun early in some parts of the country, combine harvesters were out in several different counties last week. The early start is really down to exceptionally low rainfall, throughout the spring and now the sunny, hot weather. Last year, the wet autumn meant planting crops then was delayed but crops planted this spring went in early. Br…

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30/06/25 Bluetongue restrictions, telecoms leases, regenerative agriculture 12:04

7d ago12:04

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From July, livestock going from England to Wales or Scotland must be tested for bluetongue, and farmers are warning the new system could be "catastrophic" for their businesses. The virus is spread by biting midges. It doesn't affect humans but can cause fever and lameness in cattle and sheep. From July 1st, the whole of England will become a blueto…

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28/06/25 Farming Today This Week: Illegal waste cleanup, agricultural emissions report, imported beef in supermarkets 24:42

9d ago24:42

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The Climate Change Committee report shows little progress on the reduction of emissions from agriculture and substantial action still needed. Many UK supermarkets have made public commitments to sourcing 100% of their beef from the UK. But in recent months some seem to be moving away from these pledges. We ask how much beef is being imported, from …

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27/06/25: tree planting, dairy farmers, English olive oil 14:08

10d ago14:08

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The UK has once more missed its tree planting targets - provisional figures for last year show that overall the number of trees planted fell in comparison with the year before, from 20 and a half thousand hectares to just over 15 and a half thousand hectares. The Government aims for 30,000 every year. New figures from the farming industry body the …

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LFN Field Talk Podcast #195 Aphid Awareness 15:18

11d ago15:18

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Soybean aphids are a common pest in Minnesota that can rob yield if populations climb high enough. That's not the case yet, but University of Minnesota Entomologist Dr. Robert Koch says it's not too early to scout for aphids before they become a problem.By Dan Lemke

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25/06/25 Report shows more action needed to meet emissions targets in agriculture, imported beef in supermarkets, agri jobs 13:58

12d ago13:58

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The Climate Change Committee report shows little progress on the reduction of emissions from agriculture and substantial action still needed. Many UK supermarkets have made public commitments to sourcing 100% of their beef from the UK. But in recent months some seem to be moving away from these pledges. We ask how much beef is being imported, from …

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24/06/25 New labs for animal disease, 5G farm network, agricultural students 13:50

13d ago13:50

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Work has officially begun to create a new National Biosecurity Centre. It's being built on the existing Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) site, at Weybridge in Surrey. The whole project is costing between two and three billion pounds and is expected to take until 2033 to complete. The APHA was recently criticised by the National Audit Office, w…

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23/06/25: Ag graduates, sustainable livestock, Scottish meat 12:01

13d ago12:01

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We look at what the prospects are for modern agriculture students, and what they're studying - from land management and vet science to AI and robotics. The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers says the Scottish government should be doing more to help the sector recover from falling cattle numbers. Meat imports are putting pressure on farmers. B…

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21/06/25 Farming Today This Week: Royal Highland Show, trade deal with the Gulf States, rural crime, farming in a heatwave 24:59

16d ago24:59

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Despite Climate Change Committee warnings, the Scottish Government says it will not reduce livestock numbers. Some good news on rural crime, but livestock theft remains high. Could a trade deal with the Gulf States open the door to low-welfare meat imports? Mud sunscreen for pigs: farmers tell us what they do for livestock and crops to combat a hea…

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20/06/25 Royal Highland Show: livestock numbers and climate change; digital cattle tags; agritourism. 13:54

17d ago13:54

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Farming Today comes from the Royal Highland Show on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The Scottish rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon has said the Scottish government will not reduce livestock numbers, as recommended by the Climate Change Committee. She told farmers Scotland would reach its net-zero targets in other ways. Robert Neill, vice president …

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19/06/25 Farming in a heatwave, seaweed farms 13:37

18d ago13:37

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Mud sunscreen for pigs: farmers tell us what they do for livestock and crops to combat a heatwave. And seaweed farms, which aren't always popular with local residents. Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Beatrice Fenton.By BBC Radio 4

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18/06/25 Gulf States trade deal, subsidy phase out and seaweed fertiliser 14:06

19d ago14:06

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The NFU has confirmed it sent a private letter to the Prime Minister, raising concerns over a prospective trade deal with the Gulf States. It said the deal could open the UK up to imports of low-welfare meat from the Gulf, and more importantly, many other countries around the world. Although meat from the Gulf States might come up to UK hygiene sta…

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LFN Field Talk Podcast #194 Biofuels RVO Reaction 9:35

19d ago9:35

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The Environmental Protection Agency provided the ethanol and biodiesel industries with some positive news through increased blending requirements through the Renewable Fuel Standard. Industry leaders Brian Werner, Troy Bredenkamp and Paul Winters give their perspectives on the development.By Dan Lemke

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17/06/25 Agricultural jobs, organised livestock crime, seaweed science 14:08

20d ago14:08

14:08

Anna Hill finds out how new farming technology could mean more jobs, not fewer. A new report from The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture says the expansion of artificial intelligence apps collecting data and providing real-time advice will mean recruiting and training more people, to give farmers technical support. In Northern Ireland, stea…

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16/06/25 Scottish abattoir closure, seaweed farm, rural crime 12:00

21d ago12:00

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A Scottish abattoir has closed with the loss of 90 jobs. Scotbeef at Inverurie has been shut. The company says an operational review concluded it was necessary to protect the long-term future of the business amid industry challenges. Earlier this year the number of cattle in Scotland fell to its lowest for a decade and farming groups called for gov…

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Farming Today This Week - 14/06/2025 24:59

21d ago24:59

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Livestock moving into Wales from England will have to be tested for the disease bluetongue from the first of July, after the Welsh Government decided not to join England in a nationwide restriction zone. Wales and Scotland have no cases of bluetongue so far this year and hope testing and vaccination will keep it out. But livestock organisations say…

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13/06/25 Bluetongue restrictions in Wales, bottom trawling, flour mill 14:01

24d ago14:01

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Livestock moving from England to Wales will have to be tested from next month. The Welsh Government says that once the whole of England becomes a restricted zone for the bluetongue disease on the first of July, animals will have to test negative for the disease before they can go into Wales. There have been no cases of bluetongue in Wales, or in Sc…

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Farming Today (12/06/2025): Farming reaction to the spending review 13:51

25d ago13:51

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Farmers say they're relieved that feared cuts to nature-friendly farming budgets didn't materialise during the chancellor's spending review. More money has been allocated to farming schemes, though Defra's budget itself is facing cuts of 2.7% in real terms. We speak to the Wildlife Trusts and the National Farmers' Union. The biggest event in the ar…

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110625: Bluetongue, journey of a loaf, food waste 13:56

25d ago13:56

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There are calls for Wales and Scotland to join England in imposing a country-wide bluetongue restriction zone to try to contain the virus. Neither Wales nor Scotland currently have cases of the disease, which affects sheep, cattle and goats; if they don't join the restriction zone, livestock will effectively be banned from crossing the borders. Thi…

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Farming Today (10/06/2025): Sea pollution, genetic modification, farming bread 14:03

26d ago14:03

14:03

As the UN Ocean Conference continues in Nice, the Marine Conservation Society aims to remind us that all land and river-based pollution, including agricultural run-off, will end up in the ocean. They're calling for a more joined-up approach to farming and fishing more sustainably. Scientists at Rothamsted Research have genetically modified an oil s…

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LFN Field Talk Podcast #193 Pork Industry Outlook 10:40

27d ago10:40

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Between difficult economics, Proposition 12 housing requirements and now the Make America Healthy Again report, there has been no shortage of challenges facing the pork industry in recent years. However, Bryan Humpreys, National Pork Producers Council CEO says the industry remains strong. He joins this Field Talk podcast.…

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LFN Field Talk Podcast #192 Seed Oils 6:07

1M ago6:07

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Seed oils are a staple food product in diets around the world. Oils like sunflower, canola and soybean oil are widely used. Seed oils have recently come under scrutiny, including by the Make American Healthy Again commission. Dr. Mark Messina is the Director of Nutrition Science and Research for Soy Nutrition Institute Global. He joined the Linder …

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LFN Field Talk Podcast #191 Precision Agriculture 11:37

1M ago11:37

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Precision agriculture already has changed the landscape of farming in many ways. The advent of artificial intelligence and machine learning promises to take the technology to the next level. Yuxin Miao is director of the University of Minnesota Center for Precision Agriculture. He's also our guest on this Field Talk podcast.…

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LFN Field Talk Podcast #190 Make America Healthy Again Report 7:39

2M ago7:39

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The Make America Healthy Again commission is expected to release a report on May 22. While Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. has testified that farmers shouldn't be worried about the contents, ag groups are concerned the report could unfairly target agriculture. American Soybean Association Director Alan Meadows joins this Fiel…

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Episode 122 - The Great Big British Toddler Teardown Live 50:29

2M ago50:29

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Chris Cantrill, Greig Johnson, Amy Gledhill, Rob Gilroy and Amy Mason join in this week as we hear from formers darts champion Kenny Baritone about an event he is planning in Doncaster. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com Music credit courtesy of epidemicsound.com: Streets Of Wonder / Marc Torch Trollmors Vaggsang…

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LFN Field Talk Podcast #189 Agritourism 12:22

2M ago12:22

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On-farm income can come from an assortment of sources. For some farms and rural operations, agritourism provides an opportunity for education and income. University of Minnesota Extension Educator DeeDee LeMier joins this Field Talk podcast to talk agritourism.By Dan Lemke

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LFN Field Talk Podcast #188 U.S. Grains Council 14:18

2M ago14:18

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Trade has always been important for U.S. farmers because the nation's growers produce more than can be consumed here. Many of those export markets have been built by farmers and farmer-supported organizations like the U.S. Grains Council. USGC Vice President Cary Sifferath is our guest on this week's Field Talk Podcast.…

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LFN Field Talk Podcast #187 International Dairy Foods Association 7:20

2M ago7:20

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The International Dairy Foods Association recently announced it would eliminate certified artificial colors from products sold into the national school lunch and breakfast program. Matt Herrick, Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer for the IDFA is our guest to explain the move.By Dan Lemke

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Episode 121 - Lead and Beef 34:05

2M ago34:05

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Cody Dahler joins in this month as we catch up with former scuba diver Nicholas Summers, who has emerged from his coma and started a new business venture. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com Music credit courtesy of epidemicsound.com: Talking Woods / Guto Lucena Uncharted Lands / Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen…

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LFN Field Talk Podcast #186 Clean Fuels Alliance RVO Concerns 6:54

3M ago6:54

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Renewable Volume Obligations through the Renewable Fuel Standard specify the amount of renewable fuel that refiners, importers, and blenders of gasoline and diesel must blend into their fuel supply each year. Those RVOs are overdue and that's having a negative impact on the biofuels industry. Paul Winters with Clean Fuels Alliance America joins thi…

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The rise and rise of beef prices, carp growing, agroforestry 13:30

3M ago13:30

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Charlotte Smith examines what's behind 2025's unprecedented increase in prices paid to UK beef farmers. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board fewer cattle are being farmed in the UK, and beyond. This week Farming Today is taking a closer look at Agroforestry, the approach which combines farming crops or livestock with tree…

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LFN Field Talk Podcast #185 Maritime Concerns 12:02

3M ago12:02

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Tariff threats and trade war concerns aren't the only issues looming over agriculture. The threat of fees being placed on cargo ships connectd to China is adding another layer of concern. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition helps us sort out the issue.By Dan Lemke

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Foot and mouth personal meat import ban, gearing up for sheep shearing as overseas shearer visas granted 13:56

3M ago13:56

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Travellers have been banned from bringing meat from all EU countries into the UK following Foot and Mouth disease in Germany, Hungary and Slovakia. The ban applies to meat from cattle, pigs, and sheep as well as dairy products. We hear from the British Veterinary Association about why cured meats or cheese bought home from holiday could present a v…

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12/04/2025 Farming Today This Week: Salmon Farming, Wildfire and Trade 24:56

3M ago24:56

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Salmon farming has long been plagued by questions over its environmental impact and welfare concerns for farmed fish and the wild fish that live nearby. Charlotte Smith asks if those concerns might be reduced if the industry moves into deeper, wilder waters. There's also a look at illegal meat imports and the resources that the Port of Dover has to…

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LFN Field Talk Podcast #184 Doug Magnus on Soy Exports 7:48

3M ago7:48

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Tariff turmoil has roiled markets and caused serious concern among ag leaders over the impact those tariffs will have in both the long and short term. Doug Magnus from Slayton is a former chair of the United Soybean Board who worked to help develop overseas markets for U.S. soybean products. He joins this Field Talk Podcast.…

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LFN Field Talk Podcast #183 Darrick Moe MN Rural Electric Association 6:16

3M ago6:16

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Energy demand keeps growing while the push for carbon-free energy is shaping the conversation about power sources. The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) is pushing for Minnesota officials to lift a moratorium on the construction of one type of power plant in the state. Darrick Moe, MREA President and CEO details the group's position.…

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Jumanji: CWS - Episode 950 26:09

3M ago26:09

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It’s MaxFunDrive! To support the show, go to maximumfun.org/join It’s episode 950 of Jumanji: CWS with Michael Banyan. This week's guest is actor Roger Westcott LeMaigrelay. Thanks to Henry Paker and Tom Crowley.By Henry Paker, Tom Crowley

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LFN Field Talk Podcast #183 The Seed Care Institute 17:17

4M ago17:17

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Farmers increasingly rely on seed treatments to protect their crop seed and get the plants off to a good start. The Seed Care Institute near Stanton is a unique facility that is used for the development of new seed treatments and the training of applicators.By Dan Lemke

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