U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. of Kansas joins us to describe his efforts to bridge the gap between the "Make America Healthy Again" campaign and U.S. agriculture. Lee Schulz of Ever ag offers an informed preview of the upcoming USDA cattle inventory and cattle on feed reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 24, 2025•42 min
Dr. John Jones is an assistant professor of agronomy and soil fertility extension specialist at the University of Illinois and he joins us to discuss weather and disease issues that may be impacting corn and soybean crops. And we have a Farmer Forum with Kevin Ross of Iowa and Sherman Newlin of Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 23, 2025•42 min
We check in with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D for a crop progress report and some ideas about scouting fields. Bob Elliott of Unlimited Funds tries to help us better understand crypto-currency and blockchains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 22, 2025•42 min
Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us live this morning to discuss his Pick of the Week along with several other recent and upcoming auctions he's tracking. NCGA president Kenny Hartman, Jr. talks about his trip to D.C. last week for Corn Congress, including conversations with federal government officials on behalf of the corn producing industry. And Mike Steenhoek, executive director for the Soy Transportation Coalition, shares perspective on the early stages of a possible Union Pacific/Nor...
Jul 21, 2025•42 min
The Friday Free-for-all features regulars Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and they discuss the future of the next Farm Bill and what remains to be added to it after the passage of the Reconciliation Bill, a potential railroad merger, changes to USDA staffing, nomination of trade negotiator, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2025•42 min
We get a land values download from Farmers National Company senior vice president of real estate values Paul Schadegg. Professor Daren Mueller is an extension plant pathologist at Iowa State University and he takes us through some disease issues that have recently been discovered, include Southern Rust in Iowa corn. And former AgriTalk host Mike Adams helps us pay tribute to Mike Perrine, an NAFB Hall of Famer who passed away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 17, 2025•42 min
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joins us this morning to discuss policy issues concerning U.S. agriculture plus we have a Farmer Forum with Scott McGregor of Iowa and Dave Warner of Nebraska. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 16, 2025•42 min
Dr. Vince Malanga of LaSalle Economics joins us to discuss basic elements of the economy, including Federal Reserve rates, and the impacting factors. And Ken Ferrie of Crop-Tech Consulting provides a progress report from Illinois, including potential disease pressure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 15, 2025•42 min
We have Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – report from the road as he's attending another live auction this morning. And Tanner Beymer, senior director, government affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, joins us to discuss the situation with New World Screwworm and other issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14, 2025•42 min
A lot has happened over the past week and the Friday Free-for-all dissects news that concerns U.S. agriculture. Policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney join Chip and Davis to discuss New World Screwworm, no amnesty for migrant farm labor, evasive trade deals and a lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 11, 2025•42 min
So many challenges facing producers right now. We have some help starting with The Farm CPA's Paul Neiffer breaking down the recent USDA announcement on Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. Then Ashley Arrington, director of real estate lending at Ag Resource Management, talks about the ag economy and lending trends. And Jennifer Strailey and Christina Herrick of The Packer join us to discuss labor issues and immigration enforcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 10, 2025•42 min
U.S. Senator John Boozman, chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, joins us to discuss some details of the Reconciliation Bill and what they mean for U.S. farmers and ranchers, plus some priority initiatives for the future. Then we have a Farmer Forum with Garry Niemeyer of Illinois and Mike Appert of North Dakota, who share their thoughts on the bill and other subjects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 09, 2025•42 min
We catch up with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D to hear about the progress of their crops and advice for farmers. Then policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer shares his exhaustive report on what the One Big Beautiful Bill means for U.S. agriculture. And Trust in Food president Amy Skoczlas Cole joins us to discuss her meeting with NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt – what was learned, accomplished, and what's next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 08, 2025•42 min
We have Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – join us for his customary report on used equipment, including his Pick of the Week. Ken Ferrie of Crop-Tech Consulting provides a crop progress report from his region in Illinois, including potential disease appearances, and he previews Corn and Soybean College coming up later this month. Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing by Stewart-Peterson joins us to share her research into what makes a July corn rally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Jul 07, 2025•42 min
For this Fourth of July morning edition of AgriTalk we draw from Andrew McCrea's Farming the Countryside podcast to feature three edited conversations with people our listeners are familiar with: David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D, Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture, and Matt Clark, senior rural economy analyst at Terrain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 04, 2025•42 min
With tomorrow being Independence Day we convened our Free-for-all a day early just as the House is still working on voting on the "Big Beautiful Bill." Policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAg Radio's Shaun Haney discuss the budget reconciliation bill, trade negotiations, USDA reports, the Federal Reserve, Canada/dairy/TRQs and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 03, 2025•42 min
Dr. Jim Mintert is emeritus professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University and he joins us to run through the results of the latest Ag Economy Barometer, where there was a bit of a down-tick. Our Farmer Forum features Continuum Ag's Mitchell Hora of Iowa and Ron Suppes, hard white wheat producer in Kansas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 02, 2025•42 min
Chris Bliley, senior vice president of regulatory affairs at Growth Energy, joins us today to update us on the score on biofuels progress, including Washington, D.C. and California. And Paul Neiffer – The Farm CPA – talks farm payments and tax bills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 01, 2025•42 min
Not only does Greg Peterson – a.k.a. Machinery Pete – have four Picks of the Week, he now he has a Buyer of the Week story. And we welcome Chuck Lippstreu, president of Michigan Agri-Business Association, to AgriTalk to discuss the trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada and how vital a deal is for both Michigan and Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 30, 2025•42 min
SCOTUS makes some key rulings, questioning the effectiveness of bombing Iran's nuclear weapons program, budget resolution, trade issues and more were all discussed in this Friday Free-for-all with policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 27, 2025•42 min
Elizabeth Burns-Thompson of Modern Ag Alliance joins us to discuss threats to crop protection tools and share perspective on the MAHA report. NCGA chief economist Krista Swanson talks about the impact of Brazil's decision to move to E30. Plus we have a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in with guest Keenan Roberts, executive vice president of strategy at the United Soybean Board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2025•45 min
We talk energy markets and geopolitical issues with Phil Flynn of The Price Futures Group. Quentin Bowen of Nebraska and Brad Nelson of Minnesota join us for this week's Farmer Forum. Topics include crop reports, thoughts on biofuels issues, concerns over MAHA report and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 25, 2025•42 min
Chip Flory is back and he has a Breaking Barriers with R&D conversation with David Hula about weather impacts on crop progress. And John Homenuk of EmpireWeather.com joins us for a look at the heat and potential future relief in the U.S. and abroad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2025•42 min
Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete has been busy traveling to different auctions, so he tells us all about what he's seen, including his Pick(s) of the Week, and previews upcoming auctions. Doug Hensley is president of real estate services at Hertz Farm Management and he joins us to discuss impacts from the U.S. getting more involved in the Israeli-Iranian conflict plus land values and the real estate market. Farm Journal's Matthew Grassi is working on a story and he shares details of what he knows ri...
Jun 23, 2025•42 min
Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture moderates this week's Friday Free-for-all with panelists Jim Wiesemeyer, Davis Michaelsen, and John Newton, Executive Head of Terrain. Topics include H-2A temporary workers, immigration and ICE, trade, Iran and Israel, Federal Reserve rates and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2025•42 min
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced plans for combating New World Screwworm and preventing it from invading the U.S. National Cattlemen's Beef Association senior vice president for government affairs Ethan Lane joins us to explain the 5-point plan. StoneX Group vice president of fertilizer Josh Linville talks input markets and the global factors impacting prices, including the Israeli-Iranian conflict. Trust in Food president Amy Skoczlas Cole joins us to discuss an upcoming meeting with...
Jun 19, 2025•42 min
Guest host Michelle Rook has a conversation with California producer Joe Del Bosque, who provides insight on the immigration situation on the West Coast. This week's Farmer Forum panelists are Amy France, chair of the National Sorghum Producers, and Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association. Both share their thoughts on tariffs, trade, the importance of a new Farm Bill, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 18, 2025•42 min
We are covering a Farmer-led Field Day in Chinook, Montana – hosted by America's Conservation Ag Movement. Andy Lyon of ACAM tells us about the event, including what is ACAM and the importance of stewards. Ryan Lankford of Lankford Farms opened his doors for the event, and he talks about his 10,000-acre operation and what he hopes visitors take away from this gathering of producers. Patrick Wheeler is with Frontline Ag Solutions, a John Deere dealer. He talks about the importance of and developm...
Jun 17, 2025•42 min
Our guests this morning are Machinery Pete (Greg Peterson), Chris Bennett of Farm Journal shares a chilling story about the threat of eminent domain being leveraged against a farmer whose family has owned the land since the mid-1800s, plus Jennifer Strailey and Christina Herrick of The Packer discuss immigration issues affecting the produce industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 16, 2025•42 min
There was welcome breaking news this morning from EPA's announcement of RVOs. We have early reaction from Paul Winters of Clean Fuels Alliance America. And we have additional analysis from policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAg Radio's Shaun Haney in the Friday Free-for-all. Immigration and the uptick in Mideast hostilities between Israel and Iran are also discussed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2025•42 min