Iowa State University extension economist Chad Hart talks about $10 billion of economic assistance for farmers, projections for planting, tariffs and more.

Iowa State University extension economist Chad Hart talks about $10 billion of economic assistance for farmers, projections for planting, tariffs and more.

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David Widmar of Ag Economic Insights joins us to discuss his thoughts on marketplace chaos, delayed meeting between U.S. and China leaders, Federal Reserve and interest rates, E15 and RVOs, and biggest challenge to profitability. This week's Farmer Forum features Gene Millard of Missouri and Tim Gregerson of Nebraska. Topics include remember ag broadcast legend Orion Samuelson, early spring conditions, the cost of inputs, possible additional farmer aid, possibility of year-round E15 and more.

David Widmar of Ag Economic Insights joins us to discuss his thoughts on marketplace chaos, delayed meeting between U.S. and China leaders, Federal Reserve and interest rates, E15 and RVOs, and biggest challenge to profitability.&nbsp;This week's Farmer Forum features Gene Millard of Missouri and Tim Gregerson of Nebraska. Topics include remember ag broadcast legend Orion Samuelson, early spring conditions, the cost of inputs, possible additional farmer aid, possibility of year-round E15 and more.

AgriTalk-March 18, 2026

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David Widmar of Ag Economic Insights joins us to discuss his thoughts on marketplace chaos, delayed meeting between U.S. and China leaders, Federal Reserve and interest rates, E15 and RVOs, and biggest challenge to profitability.

David Widmar of Ag Economic Insights joins us to discuss his thoughts on marketplace chaos, delayed meeting between U.S. and China leaders, Federal Reserve and interest rates, E15 and RVOs, and biggest challenge to profitability.

AgriTalk-3-18-25-Chad Hart

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