On the April podcast, we welcome Dr. Christian Hagerty, Chair of the National Wheat Improvement Committee, for a conversation about the committee’s recent fly-in to Washington, D.C., their top priorities, and key FY 2026 appropriations requests. We’re also joined by American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, who shares the AFBF’s 2025 policy agenda and sheds light on vital mental health initiatives aimed at supporting farmers through today’s economic challenges. To close out the episode, we introduce NAWG’s newest team member, Anthony Peña.