Tom Sell of Combest, Sell & Associates shares his perspective on Secretary Rollins' testimony before the House Committee on Agriculture yesterday, Senate Ag reconciliation and more. We talk weather outlook – both in the United States and around the world – with Kevin Marcus of Marcus Weather. And we have Don Wyss join us for a new episode of United Soybean Board's Soy Checkoff Check-in podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 12, 2025•45 min
We have a conversation with Pat Westhoff of FAPRI at the University of Missouri about what might be in tomorrow's USDA Supply & Demand Report and we have a Farmer Forum with Iowa State Representative Chad Ingels and Montana farmer Michelle Jones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2025•42 min
Randy Dowdy and David Hula join us for Breaking Barriers with R&D to discuss nitrogen, drones and crop progress. We have a conversation with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins on her recent mission trip to Italy, ag reaction to the initial MAHA report, upcoming hearings on The Hill and more. We welcome Farm Journal's Rhonda Brooks and talk about the impact of spring winds, family wealth distribution, and breaking news concerning more pathogen smuggling attempts. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Jun 10, 2025•42 min
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joins us to discuss trade, reconciliation, MAHA and crops. We missed policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer last Friday so he stopped by today to talk about various issues concerning U.S. agriculture. Greg Peterson couldn't join us live this morning, but he was good enough to send a recorded report on various auctions he's watching, including his Pick of the Week. Thanks, Machinery Pete! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 09, 2025•42 min
This week's Friday Free-for-all features Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and The Farm CPA himself, Paul Neiffer. Topics discussed with Chip and Davis include the Pres. Trump vs. Musk feud, the status of the "Big, Beautiful" Bill, trade deals and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 06, 2025•42 min
To begin our second day of coverage of World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, we have a State of the Pork Industry panel discussion with Dr. Cara Haden of Pipestone, Brad Eckberg of Meta Farms, Randy Kuker of The Equity, and Jennifer Shike of Farm Journal's Pork. Sponsored by the National Pork Board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 05, 2025•42 min
We are in Des Moines, Iowa at World Pork Expo 2025! Coverage is sponsored by United Animal Health. As it is Wednesday morning we have a special pork industry Farmer Forum where we discuss many topics with producers Chad Leman from Illinois, Aaron Juergens of Iowa, Nathan Schroeder of Ohio and Kyle Baade of Nebraska. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 04, 2025•42 min
Purdue University Professor Emeritus Dr. Jim Mintert talks us through the latest Ag Economy Barometer plus Renewable Fuels Association senior vice president for government and public affairs Troy Bredenkamp joins us to discuss ethanol issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 03, 2025•42 min
Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us to discuss his Pick of the Week along with other auctions, including some coming up. Former U.N. Ambassador for Food and Agriculture Kip Tom is an Indiana farmer and he talks about the issues with the MAHA report threatening important tools for farmers to combat disease, pests, and weeds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 02, 2025•42 min
The Friday Free-for-all with policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney is back. Topics include MAHA, tariffs, China, India, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2025•42 min
U.S. Representative Frank Lucas (OK-03) joins us to discuss reconciliation and farm bills, plus share perspective on the MAHA report. We welcome back Dr. Lee Schulz, chief economist at EverAg, for a conversation on livestock markets and cycles. Plus USB CEO Lucas Lentsch joins us for a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2025•45 min
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we have a conversation with Ted Matthews of farmcounseling.org who shares tips on helping ourselves and others who might be struggling with their emotional well-being. It is also time for the Farmer Forum and we have Dennis Bogaards of Iowa and Kevin Paap of Minnesota join us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2025•42 min
Breaking Barriers with R&D features Randy Dowdy this time while David Hula is participating in a crop tour event. Randy talks about visiting operations and the things he recommends to farmers during this phase of the planting/growing season. Richard Gupton is a senior vice president at the Ag Retailers Association. He joins us to talk about the MAHA report and explain the importance of certain tools for farmers to use to produce crops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 27, 2025•42 min
We have a report from Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – on the auctions for used equipment he’s been watching plus Kenny Hartman, Jr., president of the NCGA, shares reaction to the MAHA report and budget reconciliation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 26, 2025•42 min
This week's Friday Free-for-all features policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and Tyson Redpath from The Russell Group. Topics include reactions to the MAHA report, House passage of the "Big, Beautiful Bill", potential 50% tariffs on the EU, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 23, 2025•42 min
We have former NCGA CEO Jon Doggett, now principal of Camas Creek Consulting, join us to talk about various issues affecting U.S. agriculture, including trade and MAHA, plus Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, talks about the continuing campaign to increase access to biofuels, including recent victories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22, 2025•42 min
With concerns in U.S. agriculture increasing as we get closer to the release of an initial "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) report, we check in with policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer who shares what he's been hearing. We also talk about this situation in the Farmer Forum featuring A.S.A. president Caleb Ragland of Kentucky and Steve Pitstick of Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 21, 2025•42 min
We have a special State of the Dairy Industry program featuring Farm Journal's Milk editor Karen Bohnert and Phil Plourd, head of market intelligence at EverAg. Plus William Loux of the National Milk Producers Federation also shares his knowledge on dairy, including exports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 20, 2025•42 min
We have an update on auction action from Greg Peterson, a.k.a. Machinery Pete. Then we welcome Dan Basse of AgResource Company from London to share perspective on important issues affecting agriculture, and we get some info from Alex Dunn of CropLife America on what farmers can do if tools to combat weeds and pests are threatened by the up-coming MAHA report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 19, 2025•42 min
The Friday Free-for-all features ag policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney and they talk with Chip and Davis about budget reconciliation and tax package, RVOs, trade deals, Brazilian company Marfrig acquires BRF, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 16, 2025•42 min
Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen joins us to discuss the budget reconciliation and extension of 45Z as it applies to biodiesel, renewable diesel, and SAF plus the RVO timeline. National Corn Growers Association president Kenny Hartman, Jr. is busy planting but he takes some time out of his day to discuss biofuels issues, trade, 45Z, HFCS and more. Plus, United Soybean Board director Tony Mellenthin joins us for a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in. See omnystudio.com/listen...
May 15, 2025•45 min
Paul Neiffer – The Farm CPA – joins us to discuss details of the budget reconciliation bill, including tax extenders, 45Z, ARC expansion, SNAP changes and more. This week's Farmer Forum features Tim Burrack of Iowa and Matt Splitter of Kansas. Topics include planting progress, dealing with the pressures of maintaining an ag operation, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 14, 2025•42 min
We catch up with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D, including planting and crop updates, and some tips for this stage of production. National Cattlemen's Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall joins us to detail the issue with New World Screwworm in Mexico and USDA's decision to close the border, plus steps taken to prevent and control this pest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13, 2025•42 min
This morning we have a conversation with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Greg Peterson, also known as Machinery Pete. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 12, 2025•42 min
It's time for the Friday Free-for-all with panelists Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and ag policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer. Topics include budget reconciliation and the Farm Bill, HHS Secretary Kennedy and USDA Secretary Rollins, India vs. Pakistan, trade deals and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 09, 2025•42 min
Davis Michaelsen has a conversation with Josh Linville of StoneX Group about concerns and challenges with inputs as trade issues get sorted out. And we welcome Colton Lacina, vice president of real estate at Farmers National Company, to share his perspective on land values. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 08, 2025•42 min
Dr. Jim Mintert, professor emeritus at Purdue University, joins us to talk about the latest Ag Economy Barometer which sees an uptick in optimism among participating farmers. Our Farmer Forum features Chad Leman of Illinois and Bill Flory of Idaho. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 07, 2025•42 min
LaSalle Economics president Dr. Vince Malanga joins us to discuss the delicate balance between tariffs and trade, interest rates and inflation, and President Trump's proposed budget. Dan Halstrom is the president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation and he talks about the challenges he's seeing with tariffs and trade partners, including Mexico. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 06, 2025•42 min
We have Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete join us to talk about his vintage Pick of the Week plus several other interesting auctions to report. Tom Sell of Combest Sell & Associates shares his perspective on President Trump's first 100 days including key cabinet members like USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 05, 2025•42 min
This week's Friday Free-for-all with panelists Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio and ag policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer includes discussion on the Canadian elections, budget reconciliation, U.S. agreement with Ukraine, increase in non-farm payrolls, tariffs and trade and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 02, 2025•42 min
