This Week in Agribusiness, Dec. 28, 2024

During harvest, Chad Colby talked to Jeff Rowe, CEO, Syngenta, at his home farm in Princeton, Ill., about his family's operation, ag innovations and more.

Mike shares a story about Andy Dole, the Trippy Farmer , Mattoon, Ill., who shares the story of modern farming on social media, about his social media presence, farm operations and future hopes for his farm.

Greg Soulje is in with drought highlights and a weather outlooks.

Josh Gackle, chairman, American Soybean Association, talks to Mike about what the organization is watching on behelf of soybean farmers in 2025, including: the new presidential administration, policies, renewable fuels and more.

The dietary guidelines proposal has been released, and could impact meat consumption. Dr. Shalene McNeill, executive director, NCBA , talks about the proposal and the recommended reduction in red meat consumption, as well as research about nutritional deficiency, nutrient density and the need for beef in diets.

Max joins the broadcast and talks to Mark Stock, CEO, BigIron Auctions about the equipment market, land prices and values.

Greg is back with more weather outlooks, including drought, precipitation and temperatures for the next few months.

Marth Smith, Modern Ag Alliance , talks to Mike about making sure farmers have access to necessary crop protection tools by working with legislators, companies, government labels and more.

Lanie Beetsma reports from the Organic Grower Summit , and talked to Walt Duflock, Western Growers Association, about labor challenges, robotic opportunities and automation solutions, as well as keeping the acreage in California.

This Week in Agribusiness features market news, ag technology, weather and farms, weekly on RFD-TV, and can be found each week on FarmProgress.com .