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Clinton Griffiths

As the anchor and host of AgDay TV, Clinton Griffiths is one of the most recognized voices in American agriculture. With a career spanning over two decades in agricultural broadcasting and journalism, Clinton serves as a primary source of news, markets, and weather for producers across the country.

In addition to his broadcast work, Clinton is a key editorial voice for Farm Journal and AgWeb, providing the context farmers need to manage risk and find opportunity.

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