# Agriculture on The No Agenda Show

Agriculture comes up in 144 chapters across 128 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2008 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 144
- **Episodes:** 128
- **Discussed:** February 2008 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Gmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmo.md), [Bird Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Nitrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nitrogen.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Fertilizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fertilizer.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 144

### mRNA Vaccine Study in Hogs and Meat Safety Concerns

- **Episode:** [1913: Meat Muck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-18
- **Time:** 2:00:07–2:01:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck/chapter/mrna-vaccine-study-in-hogs-and-meat-safety-concerns.md

A study involving 525 hogs injected with a live mRNA vaccine resulted in a 30% mortality or near-death rate within 21 days. Autopsies revealed remnants of the live virus vaccine remained in the meat of the animals, raising concerns for both consumers and producers. The segment emphasizes the potential risks of mRNA technology entering the food supply through large-scale agricultural vaccination programs.

Keywords: [mrna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna.md), [livestock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/livestock.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [food safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-safety.md), hogs

### Alberta Secession Debates and Diplomatic Skepticism

- **Episode:** [1904: Junkie Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-17
- **Time:** 1:10:02–1:12:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism/chapter/alberta-secession-debates-and-diplomatic-skepticism.md

Diplomat Stéphane Dion argues that Canada will never join the EU because it would require a loss of sovereignty and involve complex equalization payments. Meanwhile, in Alberta, discussions continue regarding a potential vote on secession or increased provincial autonomy.

Keywords: [alberta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alberta.md), stéphane dion, [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [sovereignty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereignty.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md)

### Tyson Plant Closures, Regenerative Ranching

- **Episode:** [1897: Caconian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-23
- **Time:** 1:45:31–1:49:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian/chapter/tyson-plant-closures-regenerative-ranching.md

The hosts discuss the monopoly on beef processing held by a few large companies like Tyson, which they blame for high consumer prices. They advocate for regenerative ranching and local processing, citing examples like K&C Cattle in Luling, Texas. Adam Curry shares his experience buying beef directly from local ranchers to bypass the industrial supply chain and support community-based agriculture.

Keywords: [tyson foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tyson-foods.md), [price fixing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/price-fixing.md), regenerative agriculture, [texas slim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-slim.md), local processing

### Brooke Rollins, Iowa State Fair Announcement

- **Episode:** [1897: Caconian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-23
- **Time:** 1:54:39–1:56:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian/chapter/brooke-rollins-iowa-state-fair-announcement.md

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defends the decision to import Argentine beef, claiming it will provide a 25% price decrease for lower-income families. The Iowa Cattlemen's Association opposes the move, fearing it will harm domestic producers. Adam Curry also mentions his new podcast, "We Get To Do This," co-hosted with Pastor Jimmy, which focuses on faith and Christianity.

Keywords: [brooke rollins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooke-rollins.md), agriculture secretary, iowa state fair, [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [ground beef](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ground-beef.md)

### Iran Peace Deal, American Agricultural Exports, Soy Markets

- **Episode:** [1880: Antifa Book Club](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-25
- **Time:** 28:44–33:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club/chapter/iran-peace-deal-american-agricultural-exports-soy-markets.md

President Trump and Vice President JD Vance describe a preliminary deal with Iran involving the unfreezing of assets to be used for humanitarian purposes. Under a plan developed by Jared Kushner and Qatari officials, Iranian funds would be restricted to purchasing American corn, wheat, and soy. The arrangement aims to support American farmers while ensuring funds are not diverted to terrorism.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [jared kushner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jared-kushner.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [soy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soy.md)

### Global Fertilizer Shortage, Strait of Hormuz, Oil Industry

- **Episode:** [1880: Antifa Book Club](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-25
- **Time:** 33:39–36:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club/chapter/global-fertilizer-shortage-strait-of-hormuz-oil-industry.md

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins addresses concerns over fertilizer shortages caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. While many American farmers hedged their costs by locking in prices the previous fall, roughly 25% face significant price spikes. The discussion links the survival of Western civilization to the oil industry's production of nitrogen-based fertilizers and fuel.

Keywords: [fertilizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fertilizer.md), [strait of hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [nitrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nitrogen.md), [oil industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-industry.md), brook rollins

### Egg Prices, Bird Flu, and Jumbo Egg Superstitions

- **Episode:** [1874: Kennel Index](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-04
- **Time:** 1:36:32–1:39:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index/chapter/egg-prices-bird-flu-and-jumbo-egg-superstitions.md

CNBC reports that egg prices are dropping below $1 a dozen due to a surplus after farmers rebuilt flocks following a bird flu outbreak. The hosts discuss the "Jumbo Egg" market, with one host sharing a theory that jumbo eggs are produced by chickens at the end of their life cycle and that purchasing them encourages the slaughter of "egg-bound" hens.

Keywords: [eggs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eggs.md), [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), jumbo eggs, [protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protein.md)

### ICE Raids, Judicial Warrants, Farm Labor Shortages

- **Episode:** [1858: Nut Spread](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-09
- **Time:** 1:08:37–1:11:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread/chapter/ice-raids-judicial-warrants-farm-labor-shortages.md

During his confirmation testimony, Markwayne Mullin committed to requiring judicial warrants for ICE agents entering homes and places of business, including farms. Senator Chuck Grassley questioned whether mass legalization for undocumented farm workers would solve labor shortages, with experts testifying that legal status alone does not create new workers. The discussion centers on the tension between mass deportation plans and the agricultural industry's dependence on immigrant labor.

Keywords: [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [search warrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/search-warrants.md), [farm labor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/farm-labor.md), [chuck grassley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-grassley.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md)

### H-2A Visa Program, Wage Calculation, UFW Lawsuit

- **Episode:** [1858: Nut Spread](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-09
- **Time:** 1:11:59–1:19:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread/chapter/h-2a-visa-program-wage-calculation-ufw-lawsuit.md

The Trump administration is consolidating the H-2A guest worker program under the Labor Department to streamline seasonal hiring for farmers and hotel operators. A new interim rule changes how wages are calculated, potentially lowering farm worker pay by several dollars per hour to save employers an estimated $24 billion over ten years. Simultaneously, the administration is suing the United Farm Workers (UFW) over wage disputes, a move obscured by the recent focus on Cesar Chavez's personal reputation.

Keywords: h-2a visa, [department of labor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-labor.md), united farm workers, agricultural wages, guest workers

### Mystery Seeds from China, Sid Miller and Bio-Terror Fears

- **Episode:** [1836: Big Bully](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-22
- **Time:** 2:35:48–2:39:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully/chapter/mystery-seeds-from-china-sid-miller-and-bio-terror-fears.md

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller warned residents about unsolicited "mystery seeds" arriving in the mail from China. Miller expressed concerns that the seeds could contain pathogens like anthrax or cholera, or represent invasive species intended to harm the U.S. crop system. Over 1,100 seed packets have been collected in Texas alone, and residents are urged not to open or plant them, but to report them to the Department of Agriculture immediately.

Keywords: mystery seeds, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), sid miller, texas department of agriculture, [invasive species](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invasive-species.md)

### Maryland Farmers Battle AI Data Center Power Lines

- **Episode:** [1827: CIS-Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-21
- **Time:** 1:23:58–1:27:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar/chapter/maryland-farmers-battle-ai-data-center-power-lines.md

Farmers in Maryland are fighting a proposed 67-mile high-voltage power line project designed to deliver electricity from Pennsylvania to data centers in Northern Virginia. The utility companies have sued for access to private land and are threatening to use eminent domain to complete the project. Landowners, including seventh-generation farmers, argue that the rapid growth of the AI industry is destroying local agriculture and property rights.

Keywords: [maryland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maryland.md), [data centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-centers.md), [eminent domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eminent-domain.md), high-voltage lines, [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md)

### Canadian Fertilizer, Potash Tariff Threats

- **Episode:** [1824: Battle Rhythm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-11
- **Time:** 1:50:39–1:53:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm/chapter/canadian-fertilizer-potash-tariff-threats.md

President Trump has threatened severe tariffs on Canadian fertilizer, specifically potash, which is a critical ingredient for U.S. agriculture. Currently, 95% of U.S. potash is imported, with 90% coming from Canada. While Trump previously exempted Canadian potash from duties, the new threat follows a breakdown in trade talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Keywords: [fertilizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fertilizer.md), [potash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/potash.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [mark carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-carney.md), [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md)

### Scott Bessent, Soybean Farming, China Trade

- **Episode:** [1812: Champagne Socialist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-30
- **Time:** 31:26–32:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist/chapter/scott-bessent-soybean-farming-china-trade.md

Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent revealed he is a soybean farmer, highlighting his personal connection to the trade tensions with China. China's boycott of American soybeans has significantly impacted U.S. farmers. Bessent expressed hope for a resolution that would allow soybean exports to resume at previous levels.

Keywords: [scott bessent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-bessent.md), [soybeans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soybeans.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md)

### Corn Belt Cancer Rates, Nitrate Pollution, Iowa

- **Episode:** [1812: Champagne Socialist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-30
- **Time:** 2:37:46–2:40:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist/chapter/corn-belt-cancer-rates-nitrate-pollution-iowa.md

Cancer rates among young adults are rising rapidly in the U.S. Corn Belt, with Iowa seeing the fastest increase. Researchers are investigating whether nitrate pollution from fertilizers and livestock operations, as well as herbicides like Roundup, are responsible for the uptick in kidney and skin cancers.

Keywords: [cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer.md), [iowa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa.md), nitrates, [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [roundup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roundup.md)

### US-Russia Trade, Sanctions Relief and Cultural Products

- **Episode:** [1765: Pro-Mortalist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1765-pro-mortalist.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-18
- **Time:** 31:12–34:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1765-pro-mortalist/chapter/us-russia-trade-sanctions-relief-and-cultural-products.md

Negotiations between Trump and Putin are expected to include discussions on trade and sanctions relief. The hosts explore potential Russian exports to the United States, including minerals, agricultural products, and traditional items like nesting dolls. A specific conversation focuses on Kvass, a traditional Russian fermented malt beverage, and its polarizing taste.

Keywords: [trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), kvass, [minerals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minerals.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [nesting dolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nesting-dolls.md), babushkas

### Mass Honeybee Die-Off and Agricultural Impact

- **Episode:** [1753: Local Jamoke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-06
- **Time:** 1:22:16–1:27:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke/chapter/mass-honeybee-die-off-and-agricultural-impact.md

The U.S. beekeeping industry is reporting the worst bee losses in recorded history, with hundreds of millions of bees dying over the last eight months. Entomologists at Texas A&M are investigating "food deserts" and shifting bloom times as potential causes, while past die-offs were linked to pesticides and mites. The loss of bees threatens $15 billion in crops, particularly the California almond industry which relies heavily on commercial pollination.

Keywords: honeybees, pollination, [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [pesticides](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pesticides.md), [texas a&m](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-a-m.md)

### U.S. Mediated Truce on Energy and Agriculture

- **Episode:** [1750: SPLESH!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1750-splesh.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-27
- **Time:** 1:37:01–1:38:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1750-splesh/chapter/u-s-mediated-truce-on-energy-and-agriculture.md

Following three days of talks in Riyadh, the White House announced separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to halt attacks on energy facilities and ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea. As part of the deal, the U.S. agreed to help restore Russia's access to global markets for fertilizer and agricultural exports. President Zelensky expressed concern that the move weakens international sanctions, while the Kremlin remains skeptical of the ceasefire's longevity.

Keywords: [riyadh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/riyadh.md), [black sea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-sea.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy.md), [sergei lavrov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sergei-lavrov.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md)

### RFK Jr. on Ozempic and Big Pharma Influence

- **Episode:** [1750: SPLESH!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1750-splesh.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-27
- **Time:** 1:57:19–2:04:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1750-splesh/chapter/rfk-jr-on-ozempic-and-big-pharma-influence.md

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the push to fund the weight-loss drug Ozempic through Medicare, noting that its manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, is a major political donor. Kennedy argued that the $3 trillion annual cost of prescribing the drug to all obese Americans could instead be used to provide organic food and gym memberships. He highlighted that while the Danish company profits from U.S. sales, the Danish government prioritizes diet and exercise over pharmaceutical intervention.

Keywords: [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [ozempic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ozempic.md), [novo nordisk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/novo-nordisk.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [obesity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obesity.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md)

### Minnesota State Fair, H5N1 Bird Flu Cow Testing

- **Episode:** [1691: Joy Boy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1691-joy-boy.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-01
- **Time:** 2:32:45–2:35:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1691-joy-boy/chapter/minnesota-state-fair-h5n1-bird-flu-cow-testing.md

The Minnesota Department of Animal Health is requiring all milking cows to be tested for the H5N1 bird flu virus before they can be exhibited at county and state fairs. Farmers at the Steele County Fair describe the new regulations as stressful but necessary to prevent the spread of the virus. The hosts compare the "papers please" atmosphere to COVID-era mandates.

Keywords: minnesota state fair, [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [h5n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h5n1.md), cow testing, [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md)

### EU Nature Restoration Law, Farmer Protests

- **Episode:** [1670: The Meloni](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni.md)
- **Published:** 2024-06-20
- **Time:** 2:16:33–2:19:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/eu-nature-restoration-law-farmer-protests.md

EU environment ministers passed a controversial nature restoration law despite opposition from several member states, including the Netherlands and Hungary. The law requires restoring 20% of land and sea by 2030, a move that has sparked widespread protests from farmers who fear the loss of agricultural land to "nature" mandates.

Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), nature restoration law, [austria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austria.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [nitrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nitrogen.md)

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