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Cobcast: Inside the Grind with the National Corn Growers Association
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Big picture conversations about the future of agriculture with the National Corn Growers Association and its network of industry leaders. Join us every month as we explore new topics and advocate for America’s corn farmers. From the fields of the Corn Belt to the DC Beltway, we’ll make sure that the growers who feed and fuel America have a say in issues that are important to them. Founded in 1957, the National Corn Growers Association represents nearly 40,000 dues-paying corn farmers nationw ...
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Behind the Badge: The Special Rangers Protecting the Cattle Industry
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Across Texas and Oklahoma, specially trained law enforcement officers protect the cattle industry and investigate crimes against farmers and ranchers. These Special Rangers of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) are part of a historic agency that has been compared to the famed Texas Rangers, Scotland Yard, and Royal Canadi…
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Ep. 77: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks rural infrastructure projects, agricultural trailer manufacturers, Beltway Beef, the dirt with Nutrien, the music of Clayton Hackle
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On this episode, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses rural infrastructure priorities and we talk with agricultural trailer companies Barrett Trailers and Ferguson Farms about their latest products and about the state of the ag trailer market. We tell you about a new content partnership with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Associati…
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Ep. 81: Minnesota Rep. Brad Finstad, American Seed Trade Association, Bobby Marquez’s Country with Heart for St. Jude, the music of Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders
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On this episode, Minnesota farmer and First District U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad discusses the farm bill and other policy issues affecting agriculture and rural America. American Seed Trade Association President and CEO Andy LaVigne discusses the farm bill and innovation in the seed industry. Country music singer/songwriter Bobby Marquez provides the de…
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43. The First Step is Giving a Darn: Mental Health on the Farm, with Jeff Ditzenberger and Dr. Josie Rudolphi
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The suicide rate among among farmers is three and a half times higher than the general population. It’s a shocking statistic. We’re losing good people, but we don’t have to. From weather, to markets, to prices, to the issues that come with a family business, farmers face a number of stressors that are unique to their occupation. And in rural Americ…
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Ep. 80: John Deere unveils new compact tractor, mental health on the farm, farm policy talk with Ohio Rep. Max Miller, the music of Laurie Lace
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On this episode, we talk with mental health advocate and Wisconsin dairy farmer Randy Roecker about the important topic of mental health on the farm. We discuss the importance of understanding the warning signs, the need for expanded mental health care in rural America, and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health crises and treatment. We…
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Animal Rights Activists Attack the Beef Checkoff
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On this episode, NCBA CEO Colin Woodall joins to discuss the animal rights activist groups that are attacking the Beef Checkoff through the deceptively titled “Opportunities for Fairness in Farming” or OFF Act. Despite false claims from proponents of the OFF Act, the Beef Checkoff is strongly supported by cattle producers, is producer-led, and rece…
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Ep. 79: Remembering country music star Claude Gray
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Country music legend Claude Gray died April 28, 2023, at the age of 91. His was a remarkable career that spanned seven decades. During his career he had five hit records in the Billboard Top 10 charts, each selling more than 1 million copies. The Henderson, Texas, native was a member of the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame and the 2023 recipient of…
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Ep. 78: Ag Census details with NASS’ Hubert Hamer, talking policy with NCBA and NPPC, the music of Scott Southworth and Dallas Moore
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On this episode, we learn about the data collection process for the 2022 Agriculture Census, which will wrap up later this spring. We also learn about how that data will be used. We talk with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Ethan Lane and National Pork Producers Council’s Andrew Bailey and Dr. Trachelle Carr about the farm bill, trade and o…
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Cattle Diplomacy: How Farm and Ranch Tours Educate Foreign Ag Officials on U.S. Production Methods
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On this episode, we are joined by NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus and Whitestone Farm Managing Partner and General Manager Mark Duffell for an update on a recent farm tour conducted for the British Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries the Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP. Bacus explains how farm tours for foreign officia…
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Over 300 cattle producers flew to Washington, D.C. to participate in NCBA’s Legislative Conference and meet with their Members of Congress. Producers shared stories from their farming and ranching operations and discussed the policy priorities that are important to the cattle industry. On this episode, NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs …
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Ep. 76: Soybean innovation with USB, farm bill talk with Chuck Conner and Joby Young, trucking talk with Land Line Now, the music of Daryn Wright
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On this episode, we head back to Washington, D.C. for more coverage of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s Washington Watch 2023 policy fly-in. We talk soybean innovation with Laurie Isley and Shannon Ellis, farmer-directors of the United Soybean Board. Then we talk farm bill and other farm policies with Chuck Conner, president and CEO …
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Ep. 75: NAFB Washington Watch: Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Rep. GT Thompson, Fastline Auctions, cotton fertility, the music of Dale Houston
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On this episode, we visit Washington, D.C., for the National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s Washington Watch 2023. We’ll talk farm bill and ag policy with Sen. Debbie Stabenow, chair of the Senate Ag Committee and Glenn “GT” Thompson, chair of the House Ag Committee. We’ll learn about Fastline Marketing Group’s foray into farm equipment auction…
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Ep. 74: Spring farm safety with the National Farm Medicine Center, AGI, Agri Spray drones, the music of Lee Newton
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On this episode, with Plant 2023 upon us, we put farm safety in the spotlight with Scott Heiberger of the National Farm Medicine Center. Then we revisit Commodity Classic 2023 to learn about the latest in farm technology from AGI and Agri Spray Drones. In this week’s installment of “The Dirt with Nutrien,” Senior Agronomist Mike Howell and Mississi…
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Ep. 73: Precision Planting, Fendt, David Widmar from Commodity classic, the music of Sammy Sadler
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On this episode, we head back to Commodity Classic 2023 to learn about upgrade options for used farm equipment from Precision Planting’s Bryce Baker. We also hear about the latest from Fendt, including the 200 Vario tractor and a dry fertilizer option for Momentum planters. We also catch up with Agricultural Economic Insights co-founder David Widma…
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Ep. 72: FBN Planting Intentions Report, UPL, Truterra, Firestone, Shark Wheel, the music of Jasmine McDonald
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On this episode, we learn about the 2023 Farmers Business Network Planting Intentions Report for FBN Chief Economist and VP of Research Kevin McNew. Then we head back to Orlando, Florida, for the third part of our coverage of Commodity Classic 2023. This week we chat with FBN’s Adriano Santos about the organization’s mission and offerings. We also …
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42. Bank Failures and the Rural Economy, with NCGA Lead Economist Krista Swanson
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The Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and the sudden perception that there’s instability in the banking system, has a lot of us thinking back to 2008 and the financial crisis that spurred the Great Recession. And, whether it’s the war in Ukraine, lingering supply-side issues from Covid-19 or high interest rates, we are all feeling the effects of the wo…
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Ep. 71: John Deere, UPL, Azotic on display at Commodity Classic, the music of J.D. Shelburne
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On this episode, we head back to Orlando, Florida, for the second part of our coverage of Commodity Classic 2023. John Deere’s Doug Felter, Tim Deinert and Christopher Murray discuss new products and technologies from the farm equipment manufacturer. UPL’s James Coday talks about the company’s efforts to address grower pain points, and Azotic North…
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On this episode, NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart joins to discuss what cattle producers should expect now that the Biden administration’s Waters of the U.S. rule has taken effect in 48 states. Hart highlights some of the most concerning provisions of the rule and explains how NCBA is continuing to fight against the rule in Congress and in court…
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Ep. 70 Commodity Classic Part 1: AEM, BigIron Auctions, Nutrien eKonomics, the music of Will Banister
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On this episode, we begin coverage of Commodity Classic 2023 from Orlando, Florida. We hear from Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of Industry Sectors and Product Leadership at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, about AEM’s involvement in Commodity Classic, as well as the current state of farm equipment sales. BigIron Auction co-founder M…
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Highlighting the Cattle Industry from Gate to Plate
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On this episode, we are joined by Cattlemen to Cattlemen Host Kevin Ochsner and Executive Producer Kate Maher to discuss the special National Ag Day episode of NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen TV show. Ochsner and Maher share updates from their recent travels where they visited 77 Ranch, JA Ranch, Bezner Beef, XIT Feeders, and The Meat Board in Texas.…
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NCBA Calls for Suspension of Brazilian Beef Imports
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On this episode, NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus joins to discuss Brazil’s history of failing to report cases of BSE, commonly referred to as Mad Cow Disease, in a timely manner. Due to Brazil’s lack of transparency, NCBA is calling for a suspension of Brazilian beef imports until it is determined that Brazil meets the Unit…
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Ep. 69: Ag trucking issues with OOIDA VP Lewie Pugh, Kubota compact tractors, The Dirt with Nutrien, the music of Will Banister
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On this episode Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh joins us to discuss proposed rulemaking that would require the use of speed limiters in many commercial trucks, including those used by livestock haulers and other transporters of agricultural goods. We also hear from Kubota’s Beau Woodbury about upgr…
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Ep. 68: Special edition: The war in Ukraine’s toll on agriculture
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On this episode we mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by discussing the war’s impact on agriculture and the global food supply. We are joined by John Kirby, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, Ukrainian farmer Kees Huizinga and Kansas State University professor and agricultural researcher A…
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Ep. 67: National Association of Farm Broadcasting Executive Director Tom Brand, Ag Revolution CEO Stacy Anthony, Nutrien’s Stephen Johnson, the music of Josh Ryle
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On this episode, National Association of Farm Broadcasting Executive Director Tom Brand stops by to discuss the state of farm broadcasting in 2023 which is (spoiler alert) in excellent shape, with impressive listenership and broadcaster trust ratings. We talk with Ag Revolution CEO Stacy Anthony about the AGCO-owned dealership’s growth and how the …
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Inside an EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee Meeting
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On this episode, Iowa cattle producer Bill Couser joins to discuss his work on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee. The committee was established in 2007 to provide independent policy advice, information, and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on a range of environmental issues and polic…
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Ep. 66: Tractor talk at the National Farm Machinery Show, The Hot Rod Farmer, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives, the music of Jasmine McDonald
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On this episode, we begin our coverage of the 2023 National Farm Machinery Show from Louisville, Kentucky. We talk Xerion tractors with CLAAS’ Ryan Bass, Steiger tractors with Case IH’s Joe Miller and Puma tractors with Case IH’s J.E. Cadle. We also learn about Kentucky Electric Cooperative’s history, and renewed involvement in the National Farm Ma…
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Ep. 65: National Farm Machinery Show Preview Part 2 with Fastline and Soil Test Pro, examining phosphorus with Nutrien, breaking down the February WASDE report, the music of Mackynzie McKedy
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On this episode, Fastline Marketing Group President Dean Barke returns for Part 2 of our discussion ahead of the National Farm Machinery Show, Feb. 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Soil Test Pro Sales Manager Patrick Campbell offers spring soil sampling tips and discusses his company’s appearance at the National Farm Machinery…
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41. Holding the Line Against Mexico’s GMO Corn Decree: NCGA’s Capitol Hill Briefing
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A major disruption to the market for U.S. corn is set to take effect in one year, as a decree by Mexico’s President would ban the import of GMO corn effective January 31, 2024. Historically, Mexico is the number one market for U.S. corn, and so the NCGA has been active in pushing back, with strong support from the Biden administration in Washington…
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Ep. 64: John Deere HarvestLab 3000, National Farm Machinery Show preview with Kentucky Venues President David Beck and Fastline Marketing Group President Dean Barke, Part 2 of Soil Sampling with Nutrien ...
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On this episode, Kentucky Venues President David Beck previews the 57th annual National Farm Machinery Show and Championship Tractor Pull, to be held Feb. 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Also, Fastline Marketing Group President Dean Barke stops by to discuss his company’s involvement in the show. Then, we hear from John Deere…
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Ep. 63: Poultry gut health with Amlan, 2023 soybean strategies with UPL, soil sampling insights with Nutrien, the music of Brayden Ryle
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On this episode, Dr. Marc Herpfer and Dr. Aldo Rossi discuss Phylox from Amlan International, a natural, mineral-based product aimed at preventing coccidiosis and improving gut health in poultry. James Coday, Strategic Marketing Manager for agricultural chemicals company UPL stops by to share 2023 soybean strategies, including implementation of UPL…
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Special Convention Preview: Sustainability in Focus at NCBA Convention
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On this special episode, NCBA Senior Director of Sustainability Dr. Samantha Werth and Associate Director of Sustainability Projects Grace Vehige join to discuss the Cattle Industry Convention’s focus on beef sustainability. Dr. Werth highlights some of the events that producers can attend at the convention, including visiting the sustainability bo…
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Special Convention Preview: What to Expect at NCBA’s 125th Convention
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On this special episode, NCBA Executive Director of Meetings and Events Kristin Torres joins to preview the unique events happening at the 125th Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Tradeshow. The convention schedule is jam packed with once-in-a-lifetime events like a fireside chat with NCBA President Don Schiefelbein and Yellowstone creator Taylor …
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Ep. 62: Agriculture stories to watch in 2023 with David Widmar, exploring innovation with UPL, understanding nitrogen’s role in plant development with Nutrien, the music of Claude Gray and Bobby Mackey ...
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On this episode, Agricultural Economic Insights co-founder David Widmar discusses the top stories to watch in agriculture in 2023. We also talk with Craig Brekkas, North America Head for UPL, about the agricultural chemicals company’s innovation, sustainability efforts and aggressive brand launch strategy in 2023. Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike How…
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A Look Into NCBA’s Grassroots Policy Process
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On this episode, NCBA Senior Executive Director of Governance and Leadership Development Barb Wilkinson joins to announce NCBA’s new policy committee leadership—grassroots cattle producers who serve as chairs and vice chairs of the association’s policy committees. Wilkinson explains the importance of these leadership roles and how individual cattle…
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Ep. 61: Farm Bureau policies set, a closer look at Chr. Hansen, talking nitrogen with Nutrien, January WASDE reactions, the music of Vanessa Bourne
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On this episode, NAFB News Service’s Micheal Clements provides an update from this week’s American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The organization set its 2023 policy priorities at the meeting and named Kansas-based NORDEF the winner of the 2023 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. We also talk sustainability and…
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Ep. 60: CLAAS talks supply chain, Growmark and CHS venture fund makes investment, a look at Harpe Bioherbicide, The Dirt with Nutrien, the music of Erin Enderlin
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On this episode, CLAAS Head of Sales and Marketing, Daryl Theis, discusses supply chain and production improvements. Also, Heather Thompson, Director of Innovation for Growmark, joins us to talk about Cooperative Ventures, a venture fund established by Growmark, its FS cooperatives and CHS. The fund recently made its first investment in Sabanto, a …
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Ep. 59: ‘The Dirt’ with Nutrien, Farm Bureau Convention preview, Farm Bill talk with Joby Young, Southern States Cooperative turns 100, the music of Richard Lynch
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On this week’s episode, we introduce you to American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Joby Young, and President Zippy Duvall discusses the organization’s annual convention, which will be held Jan. 6-11 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Southern States Cooperative’s Jennifer Gwyn discusses the farmer-led cooperative’s 100th anniversary, which…
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Ep. 58: Discussing disaster claims and risk management with RCIS, National Farm Medicine Center initiatives, Christmas music from Whey Jennings
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On this episode, Rural Community Insurance Service’s George Underwood and Jeff Barr discuss disaster claims and risk management for crops. Also, National Farm Medicine Center’s Melissa Ploeckelman talks about new initiatives aimed at keeping farmers safe, and in this week’s Meat Monitor segment, we learn that new opportunities might be on the way f…
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How NCBA Prepares the Next Generation of Cattle Industry Leaders
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On this episode, we explore the NCBA public policy internship program, which provides rising cattle industry leaders with the opportunity to learn about advocacy in Washington, D.C. NCBA Associate Director of Operations Justyn Tedder joins to discuss the internship application process and a current and former intern each provide some insight into t…
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Ep. 57: New John Deere products, Certis Biologicals’ Mike Allan, American Gelbvieh Association, Christmas music from Dennis Ledbetter
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On this episode, we talk with Certis Biologicals’ Mike Allan about his new role and about the company’s growth plans. We also talk with American Gelbvieh Association President Klint Sickler about the state of the breed and the mission of the organization, and we catch up with John Deere’s Greg Christensen and Ryan Jardon, about updates to the equip…
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40. Newly-Elected Rep from Illinois Angles for Farm Issues & Bipartisanship, with Rep-Elect Nikki Budzinski
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When she is sworn in on January 3, 2023, Congresswoman-Elect Nikki Budzinski will be tasked with representing the interests of farmers in a vast swath of her home state of Illinois, all the way from Champaign to Springfield to just north of St. Louis. It’s the heart of corn country, and she knows that agriculture will factor heavily in many of the …
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Ep. 56: Sowing good deeds with Massey Ferguson and the Reno Rodeo, NCBA policy priorities, controlling weeds with Syngenta, U.S. red meat opportunities in Africa, the music of John Berry
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On this episode, Massey Ferguson’s Matt LeCroy talks to us from the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas to discuss the Reno Rodeo Association, the winner of the 2022 Sowing Good Deeds Award. We talk with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Ethan Lane about the organization’s legislative priorities for 2023 and plans for its upcoming convention i…
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How Cattle Producer’s Conservation Saved the Lesser Prairie Chicken
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On this episode, Associate Director of the Public Lands Council and NCBA Natural Resources Sigrid Johannes joins to discuss the Fish and Wildlife Service’s listing of the lesser prairie chicken under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Johannes explains how voluntary conservation efforts by cattle producers have protected lesser prairie chicken habit…
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Ep. 55 Soy Innovation Challenge, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall, ‘The Dirt’ with Nutrien, Christmas music from Steve Markwardt
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On this episode, we talk with Brandon Day, Chief Operating Officer of the Yield Lab Institute, about a partnership with the United Soybean Board for the Soy Innovation Challenge, which is working to find new and innovative ways to increase the use and value of soybean meal in existing markets. We also talk with American Farm Bureau Federation Presi…
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Ep. 54: Certified Agriculture Dealers team with Ford Pro, the ag census is here, new USMEF chair Dean Meyer, the music of Brayden Ryle
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On this episode, Pat Driscoll, President and CEO of the Certified Agriculture Dealers Program provides a status update on the program, which includes a new partnership with Ford Pro. The 2022 Agriculture Census is upon us and we learn more about it from National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Barbara Rater. We also sit down with newly elected U.…
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Ep. 53: First-anniversary show with Case IH research agronomist Alison Bryan, farm labor reform, No-Till November, year-end farm planning, the music of Curt Ryle
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On this episode, we learn about the work of Case IH Research Agronomist Alison Bryan. We also talk farm labor reform with Stephanie Katzman, of New York-based Katzman Produce, No-Till November with Mindi Rambo of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and end-of-the-year farm planning with Pinion Ag Business Advisor Thomas Eatherly In our “Mea…
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39. Inflation, Interest Rates & the Farm Economy, with Todd Van Hoose from the Farm Credit Council
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Inflationary costs—and rising interest rates—are hitting growers where it hurts worldwide. Add to these worries the impact of the North American drought, transportation and logistics headaches, and other market uncertainties, and growers may feel like the high price of corn is the only good news they've heard in more than a year. But what do you ne…
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NCBA CEO Update: Food Security is National Security
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On this episode, NCBA CEO Colin Woodall joins to discuss the new White House National Security Memorandum to Strengthen the Security and Resilience of U.S. Food and Agriculture. This memorandum is a public acknowledgement that food security is national security. Woodall also shares details from his pre-briefing at the White House with senior defens…
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Ep. 52: Veterans Day Special with Farmer Veteran Coalition, Charlie and Hazel Daniels Military and Veterans Center at Middle Tennessee State University, the music of Adam Warner, Brei Carter and C.J. Garton ...
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On this episode, we talk with Farmer Veteran Coalition’s Evan Eagan about the organization’s mission. We also learn about the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Military and Veterans Center at Middle Tennessee State University from Assistant Director Chris Rochelle. We learn about continued strength in U.S. red meat exports in this week’s “Meat Monitor” seg…
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Ep. 51: Diesel exhaust fluid tips for extreme cold weather, the latest corn and soybean hybrids from Stine Seed, talking turkey with the USDA, new music from Alex Miller
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On this episode, Jeff Harmening of the American Petroleum Institute provides tips for diesel exhaust fluid management in extreme cold weather and Stine Seed Co.’s Todd Schomburg talks about the company’s latest corn and soybean hybrids. In this week’s “Meat Monitor” segment, we hear about possible increased competition for U.S. red meat in Mexico. …
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