Field Posts

DTN/Progressive Farmer•www.dtnpf.com

Learn about and discuss the cutting edge of the ag industry and explore new perspectives on farming’s old adages. Field Posts is a weekly podcast by DTN/The Progressive Farmer that dives deeper into the most important trends in technology, policy, management, and business to explore the ag industry’s cutting edge.

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E10: Strategies for the Dog Days of Cattle Backlogs

The most recent Cattle on Feed Report contained some unexpected news. We're reconnecting with ShayLe Stewart, Livestock Analyst with DTN, to learn how markets are reacting, and how producers might prepare for what could be several more months of COVID-related backlogs and disruptions.

Jun 29, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 10

E9: How Veterans Start Successful Farms

The path from serving in America’s armed forces to American agriculture is well-trod, but not without its challenges. We'll speak with two veteran farmers about building farm businesses, and with the executive director the Farmer Veteran Coalition about the resources and tools available.

Jun 20, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 9

E8: Secrets of the June WASDE

The June WASDE is out, but don’t let the lack of seismic market shifts fool you. We sit down with Todd Hultman, Lead Analyst for DTN, about what this month’s numbers tell us about the future of a crop overshadowed by a pandemic.

Jun 15, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 8

E7: American Farmers Rate Their Tractors

Choosing a piece of farm equipment, especially a tractor, is a big decision, and objective information about farmer experiences can be hard to come by. DTN is changing that with Reader Insights, and Dan Miller joins us to dig into the data on how farmers rate their satisfaction with thousands of piece of big iron.

Jun 05, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7

E6: How to Derail 2020s Record Crop

As the 2020 season continues, a seemingly unshakably good crop is coming up. Can two late spring cold spells, possible limits on dicamba use, and full moisture profiles derail it? We'll talk with Bryce Anderson, a senior ag meteorologist at DTN, and Pamela Smith, a Crop Tech Editor at DTN, about what might be ahead for summer field work, pest pressure, and harvest.

May 29, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6

E5: Do Yield Guarantees Protect Farmers or Retailers?

Today Matt Wilde, Crops Editor with DTN, is helping us dive into the new trend of yield guarantee programs. We'll discuss the different programs available, how they work, and when they make sense for a progressive farmer.

May 22, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5

E4: May WASDE Competes with COVID to Move Markets

The May WASDE is here and Todd Hultman, Lead Analyst at DTN, will discuss his analysis in light of a chaotic COVID-19 market.”

May 14, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 4

E3: Ag's Trillion Dollar (Federal Aid) Question

The global pandemic shocked the economy, agriculture has not been spared. Policymakers in Congress and at the USDA scramble to provide relief. But what will those programs look like for producers-- and how long will it take to role them out? We learn more from Chris Clayton with DTN.

May 08, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 3

E2: Let's Not Jinx Planting Weather with a Podcast

Plant2020 is going... Especially in the wake of the 2019 planting season, the positive outlook coming out of the midwest in particular have optimism about the year. We’ll talk with Bryce Anderson, senior ag meteorologist with DTN, about what might be in store later in the season, and we’ll discuss how global conditions and the growing possibility of extreme weather could affect markets.

May 08, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2

E1: The Bottom Line on Meat in a Crisis

We’re launching Field Posts in the midst of a global pandemic-- one that’s had a tremendous impact on every aspect of the US meat sector. DTN Livestock Analyst ShayLe Stewart joins us to discuss what’s really driving market prices and how producers are and could be reacting and adapting to an indefinite crisis.

May 08, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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