Stories of the ag brands you love, and the ag brands you love to hate. Chrissy Wozniak has always been fascinated by brand loyalty in agriculture, she has had the opportunity to travel the US and Canada throughout her career and has been blessed to build relationships with the people who run the companies that help keep farmers farming. She wants to tell the stories of these great companies, and help you get to know them for who they really are.
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North American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and Views
North American Ag, Chrissy Wozniak
North American Ag provides daily agriculture news and weekly podcasts, devoted to highlighting the great people and companies that serve the agriculture industry and help feed our world. Covering ag tech, ag issues, policy, new products, family & faith. North American Ag gives farm families and ag professionals insight into what’s happening in agriculture throughout North America. In agriculture, government policy and faith effect farming every day. Unfortunately without open discussion, ide ...
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Key Policy & Trade Concerns for U.S. Agribusiness in 2024 & Beyond
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Mary Kay Thatcher, the Senior Manager of Federal Government and Industry Relations at Syngenta. Mary Kay shared her extensive insights on the pressing policy and trade concerns facing U.S. agribusiness today. With a remarkable career that spans over three decades, Thatcher's …
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The Story of Carbon Robotics with Paul Mikesell
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Innovation is crucial for overcoming industry challenges in agriculture. Carbon Robotics, led by visionary founder and CEO Paul Mikesell, is transforming crop management with its groundbreaking laser weeding technology. Paul Mikesell’s journey to founding Carbon Robotics is marked by his deep expertise in tech, with significant roles in companies l…
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to Camille Grade, the Chief Market Officer at Bushel, shared her invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of agricultural technology and data management. As a key speaker at this year's Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit, Camille’s expertise and experience are highly anticipate…
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak dives deep into the world of flue-cured tobacco production with a true expert in the field, Dr. J Michael Moore, of the University of Georgia Tobacco Team. J Michael has dedicated his career to developing and implementing educational programs that guide farmers in producing high-quality tob…
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Unlocking Revenue Through Regenerative Practices: Bayer's ForGround Platform
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In the latest episode of North American Ag Spotlight, host Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Tyler Williams, a sustainable systems agronomist, to delve into Bayer’s innovative digital platform, ForGround by Bayer. With a rich background in meteorology, climatology, and agronomy, Tyler has dedicated his career to enhancing farm productivity and sustain…
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In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, having reliable and practical information is crucial for success. West Texas Livestock Growers, founded by Robert Malmstrom, stands out as a resource for producers looking to enhance their livestock management practices. This informational blog is dedicated to delivering timely, science-based, and hands-on…
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How Will Climate Change Affect Agriculture?
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This week's North American Ag Spotlight is a little different, last week I attended the 2024 American Agri-women Fly-In in Washington DC. Among the many speakers we heard there was one extraordinarily excellent presentation by University of Delaware Professor Emeritus David R. Legates, Ph.D., C.C.M. His content is thought provoking and important as…
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Inside the USDA's Defense Against Agro-Bio Threats at NBAF
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The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), a critical part of the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is a state-of-the-art laboratory designed to protect the United States from emerging agricultural threats NBAF is an integral part of the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), and stands at the forefront of protecting the United S…
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From Poop to Pots: The CowPots Dairy Farm Gamechanger!
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Today, we are joined by Amanda Freund, a third-generation farmer from East Canaan, Connecticut. Together with her father, Matt, Amanda manages their company called CowPots, where the family manufactures biodegradable containers using the dairy farm’s digested and composted manure. Amanda's connection to compost goes back to her 8th-grade science fa…
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of Industry Sectors & Product Leadership at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers about trends in farm equipment sales. In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, staying ahead of trends is crucial. Understanding shifts in the market, esp…
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Defending the Constitutional Rights of the American Farmer
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak delves into the critical role of protecting the constitutional and private property rights of law-abiding animal owners and animal-related businesses. Our guest, Mindy Patterson, President and Co-Founder of The Cavalry Group LLC., is a passionate advocate fighting to safeguard these rights …
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak delves into the vital role of crop protection products in agriculture and horticulture. Our guests, Dr. Frank Wong, Ph.D., and Nick Tinsley, discuss the importance of responsible and effective crop protection practices. We explore how products like neonicotinoid insecticides are essential f…
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INTENT on Advancing Technology-Driven Innovation in Ag
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Randy Barker, CEO of INTENT, an agricultural company dedicated to leveraging technology to drive innovation in farming practices. With over 25 years of experience in launching agricultural technologies across 30 countries, Randy shares insights into the challenges and opportu…
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak visits with Impact Farming Podcast host Tracy Brunet. Tracy is a top Canadian ag media personality, podcast host, award-winning speaker and CEO of Farm Marketer and Cottage Marketer. She is passionate, disciplined, driven and deeply passionate about empowering people to succeed. Whether thi…
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Cybersecurity and Agriculture: Is Your Farm at Risk?
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak speaks with James Harper, Chief Executive Officer at Quatronics, about cybersecurity threats faced by the agricultural industry. James Harper is an information security expert with over 25 years of experience in the defense industry and entrepreneurship. He currently serves as the CEO of Qu…
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to Senior Staff Attorney at the National Agricultural Law Center, Rusty Rumley. In a world inundated with conflicting information and amidst the looming federal election, navigating the complexities of agricultural law and policy can truly be daunting. We discuss the critical issues f…
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Listen to the podcast here - https://www.northamericanag.com/north-american-ag-spotlight In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak sits down with American Agri-Women President Rose Tryon to talk about goals for her presidential term and about exciting news regarding the 2024 AAW Fly-In to Washington DC! She shares news of the Ameri…
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Building Resilient Food Supply Through Decentralization
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak visits with Rob Amuzzini, CEO & Co-Founder of NetGreen.com about his crowdfunding platform, and the potential benefits of decentralization in the industry. Rob is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in corporate and strategic finance spanning multiple industries, including T…
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Economic Forces Shaping the Future of US Agribusiness
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Listen to the podcast here - https://www.northamericanag.com/north-american-ag-spotlight In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks with David Magaña, Senior Analyst – Horticulture at RaboResearch/Rabobank. In his role, David is tasked with analyzing the fresh fruit and vegetable industries in the United States and North Ameri…
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Could Bamboo be a Viable Crop for Citrus Growers in Florida?
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks with Kevin Barley, President of The Florida Bamboo Growers Association. We dive into the lesser-known but deeply rooted agricultural landscape of Florida with a focus on the citrus industry and the emerging bamboo market. Our guest today has a heritage deeply embedded in the Florida c…
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*Since recording, Solectrac has been through some ups and downs. Find the latest news HERE and HERE. The company has not responded after several attempts asking for clarification. Welcome to "What Color is Your Tractor" hosted by Chrissy Wozniak. In this episode, we're delving into the cutting-edge innovations shaping the agricultural industry. Whi…
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Strengthening Ties: Opportunities for the US Agricultural Sector in Africa
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak visits with Gary Hirsch, Founder and President of Global Opportunities. Gary shares his insight into how increasing and strengthening our ties with Africa could be an excellent strategy on many levels. Global Opportunities was founded in order to deepen the economic ties between the people …
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Pay Attention to California Ag: the Crazy Always Moves East
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak talks to Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, about the regulations affecting California and how these regulations tend to move east. Farmers across the nation should pay attention to what could soon end up on their doorstep, Ryan explains why. Ryan also talks about the inc…
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Listen to the podcast here - https://www.northamericanag.com/north-american-ag-spotlight In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak sits down with American Agri-Women Past President Heather Hampton+Knodle to discuss what to expect this year in terms of the election, policy and how to manage the constant barrage of incoming informati…
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Fastline President shares insight into big iron trends for 2024
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak hears from Dean Barke, President of Fastline. Dean shares his insight into big iron trends for 2024. With more than 40 years of experience, Fastline's commitment to the agricultural industry, it's customers, and farmers is unparalleled. With Fastline Print, Fastline.com, and Fastline Digita…
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Listen to the podcast here - https://www.northamericanag.com/north-american-ag-spotlight - Navigating Your Career in Agriculture In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to Dustin Toberman about how to navigate your career, whether you're just starting out, or changing lanes mid-career. Dustin shares his story of starting ou…
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SPECIAL: The Rural Sales Show - Automating Your Rural Marketing with Chrissy Wozniak
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight we share an episode of the Rural Sales Show, hosted by St. John Craner of Agrarian, based in New Zealand. St. John invited Chrissy on the show to discuss marketing automation, and how it can be leveraged in agriculture based companies. They also discuss how important it is to have a strategic plan when exh…
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SPECIAL: Things Growers Want to Know Before Deciding to Purchase an AgTech Automation Solution
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🌟 This week we recap the insightful panel discussion on agricultural technology: "Things Growers Want to Know Before Deciding to Purchase an AgTech Automation Solution" at the FIRA USA Conference in September 2023. After evaluating multiple solutions, the grower is ready to move towards a purchase decision. What happens now? Usually there's a field…
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SPECIAL: Impact Farming with Chrissy Wozniak on Ag Policy: ESG, Property Rights & The Attack on Ag
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This week we feature The Impact Farming Show, where host Tracy Brunet discusses the many current attacks on agriculture with Chrissy Wozniak of North American Ag. Many farmers cannot help but notice that agriculture and our farming practices are increasingly in the spotlight with each passing day. We all see and hear the headlines. Sustainability, …
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From Fields to Frontlines: Inside the Attacks on Israeli Dairy Farms on October 7th
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to Israeli Dairy Management Specialist Tsur Hadar, who has been assisting in the recovery efforts on one of the 13 dairy farms brutally attacked in the October 7th terrorist attack near the Gaza Strip. Tsur tells the story of the kibbutz owned dairy farm on that day, and how life in I…
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UC ANR’s Gerry Spinelli Unpacks Water Challenges of California Growers
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This week on North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Advisor for UC Cooperative Extension in San Diego County (UC ANR), Gerry Spinelli to talk about the water challenges that California growers face in America's Breadbasket. Gerardo (Gerry) Spinelli is the Production Horticulture Advisor serving the Nursery and Floriculture indu…
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A Precise, Reliable & Affordable Robotic Solution For Weed Control
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to Ecorobotix North America's Jose Marchetti about their ultra-precise, plant-by-plant technology that identifies and sprays weeds only. Ushering in the new generation of crop protection! Jose Marchetti is a distinguished Agronomy Engineer with a Master's degree in Agribusiness, bring…
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David Hightower's Outlook on Agriculture, Prices, and Financial Resilience
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak speaks with guest & speaker at this year's Unconventional Ag Conference, David Hightower, of the Hightower Report. David lends his insight into the economy as we wrap up 2023. Where will interest rates go? When to purchase fertilizer? What opportunities are there for producers? David Highto…
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The Next Wave of Biologicals, the Re-Emergence of RNAi in Agriculture
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This week on North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak learns about RNAi technology in agriculture from Todd Hauser, the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Trillium Ag. With more than 20 years of experience in biotechnology and gene silencing, Todd is a leader in the movement to modernize crop protection. With an expert understanding of cr…
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The Cereal Grain Café with Iowa State Professor Kurt Rosentrater
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks with Iowa State Professor Kurt Rosentrater, who has a passion for the past present and future of cereal grains. He expresses his interest in how grain has shaped our modern world, how science as managed to open new doors to the use of grain, and how his students inspire him every day.…
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The Story of Fendt with Brandon Montgomery, Senior Brand Manager for Fendt North America
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In this month's episode Chrissy Wozniak sits down to hear the story of Fendt. In agriculture, brand loyalty holds a special place. Join us as we explore the intriguing history, future & brand loyalty within the Fendt brand. With us is guest Brandon Montgomery, Senior Brand Manager for Fendt North America. Unraveling Fendt's Enduring Legacy: We dive…
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Aerial Solutions for Modern Farming Challenges
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak hears the inspiring story of how Hylio was built. CEO Arthur Erickson breaks down the importance of aerial farming solutions and gives advice to those still hesitant to adopt hi-tech farming methods. Hylio develops and offers innovative drone systems that automate precision agriculture trea…
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Election Season is Upon Us, How Should We Prepare?
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Listen to the podcast here - https://www.northamericanag.com/north-american-ag-spotlight - Election Season is Upon Us, How Should We Prepare? In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak discusses political strategy with Executive Director of the Institute for Sound Public Policy, Kevin Lynn. Kevin was raised on a small farm in Pennsy…
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Farming Forward: ASAC Conference 2023
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak discusses the mission of the American Society of Agricultural Consultants, and their upcoming convention. Guests Pete Weisenberger, President of the American Society of Agricultural Consultants and Russell Morgan, Certified Agricultural Consultant talk about their passion for the organizati…
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Cultivating Opportunity: Chris Rawley's Pioneering Approach to Ag Investments
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In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, host Chrissy Wozniak welcomes Chris Rawley, the CEO and founder of Harvest Returns, a visionary platform that connects investors with agriculture. With a unique journey spanning military service, corporate management, and agriculture innovation, Chris Rawley's insights have led to the creation of Harv…
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AI, Robotics & Autonomous Farming in Action at FIRA USA 2023
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Listen to the podcast here - https://www.northamericanag.com/north-american-ag-spotlight - "AI, Robotics & Autonomous Farming in Action at FIRA USA 2023" In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak gives us a look into the 2023 FIRA USA conference. The only 3-day event for ag robotics and autonomous farm solutions is held each fall i…
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The Story of a Farmer - with Mike Price aka MikeP7810
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In the heartlands of upstate New York, the world of agriculture thrives. It's here, amidst the fertile soils and sprawling farms, that Mike Price calls home. Mike Price, known as MikeP7810 in the YouTube realm is a renowned influencer in the farming community, Mike has amassed a substantial following due to his engaging farm-related videos. In thei…
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Empower, Support, Connect & Grow: With Ag Women Connect Founder Venessa Wood
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Today Chrissy Wozniak speaks with a girl on fire for the agriculture community, Founder of Ag Women Connect Venessa Wood. She has a passion for bringing the community of women in the ag together to connect, grow, and support one another, and to protect our agricultural industry throughout America. AG Women Connect was founded in 2021 with the desir…
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak speaks with Margaret Byfield who serves as the Executive Director of American Stewards of Liberty, about the concerning trajectory of property rights regulation in the United States. She discusses the actions of the Biden Administration, the overreach of the administrative state, and what o…
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Ag to Gen Z: Gen Z's Impact on Agriculture
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In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak interviews Jill Bramble, the President and CEO of the National 4-H Council. Jill shares her background as a fourth-generation 4-H member and discusses the significant impact 4-H has had on her life and countless others. Jill explains how 4-H has evolved over its 120-year history and ho…
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Why Accurate Farming Info Eludes Consumers
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak discusses the great divide between farm and table with Ali Cox, founder of Noble West, an award-winning marketing consultancy that specializes in the entire agricultural ecosystem. From fresh produce and nuts to dairy and agTech, Noble West works in all aspects of agriculture. As a fifth-ge…
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Agriculture's Role in the Immigration & Border Security Crisis
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Joe Guzzardi of the Institute for Sound Public Policy to talk about the current border crisis, and his ideas for what the ag industry could do about it. With more than 30 years of immigration analysis; Joe Guzzardi is a nationally syndicated columnist, California native, and …
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The Story of Farmall through the eyes of author & photographer Lee Klancher
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Visit What Color is Your Tractor? at whatcolorisyourtractor.com to enjoy more stories of the ag brands you love and ag brands you love to hate! Today we tell the story of an author and photographer who captures the beauty and preserves the history of our beloved tractors. Lee Klancher’s career encompasses more than 30 years of publishing great stor…
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Transformative Farmer First Platform for Sustainable Agriculture
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In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak speaks with Bayer's Alyssa Cho about their transformative farmer-first platform for sustainable agriculture ForGround by Bayer. ForGround by Bayer is transforming the way farms of all sizes are more easily making the transition to sustainable agricultural practices. ForGround offers growers…
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The American Royal Livestock Show, a Kansas City Tradition!
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This week on North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to Jeff Nemecek, the American Royal Livestock Show Manager about the upcoming livestock show, what's new and why you shouldn't miss it! Jeff has been a member of the team for the past 20 years serving on the Swine Committee where he helped grow the swine show to over 1000 head. Today, J…
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