Year-End Planning
In this episode, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Insurance and Customer Education Rob Fronning offers insight into end-of-the-year farm decisions.
Dec 17, 2024•7 min•Ep. 57
Fielding Questions
Fielding Questions is a collaboration between the AgCountry Farm Credit Services & the Red River Farm network that explores the world of agriculture & rural life.
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Episodes
Election Recap 2024
On this episode, we recap the election results and discuss potential impacts to American agriculture with Andy Martin, VP Legislative and Public Affairs. We discuss the prospects of a new Farm Bill and the potential timing and roadblocks that lay ahead.
Dec 02, 2024•12 min•Ep. 56
Eyes on South America
Marking Education Specialist Cody Didier joins the Red River Farm Network to discuss the market reaction to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. All eyes are now on South America to see what their next crop will be.
Nov 18, 2024•6 min•Ep. 55
Yearend Planning
The 2024 calendar is nearing the end. David Krenz, AgCountry market vice president, joins the program to discuss what farmers and ranchers can do to take advantage of the current calendar year before the arrival of 2025.
Nov 04, 2024•12 min•Ep. 54
Fall Marketing Plans
With the October USDA WASDE Report in the rear view mirror, it is time to focus on the fall marketing plan. In this edition of Fielding Questions, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Education Specialist Cody Didier offers his thoughts on the grain market. With the current farm financial situation, Didier said it is more important than ever to know your breakeven levels.
Oct 21, 2024•6 min•Ep. 53
Area-Based Insurance Options
Area-based insurance policies allow farmers and ranchers to protect their bottom lines. Nick Dryer, senior insurance specialist with AgCountry, rejoins the program to discuss what area-based plans are, how they work, and who could benefit.
Aug 27, 2024•12 min•Ep. 52
Getting Through A Tough Farm Economy
AgCountry Farm Credit Services Executive Vice President Marc Knisely joins RRFN Farm Broadcaster Don Wick to discuss the farm economy. Marc talks about the financial strength farmers and ranchers have built to help get them through tough times.
Aug 12, 2024•6 min•Ep. 51
Fall Weather Preview
As fall harvest draws near we preview what could be in store for the upper Midwest. Paul Trambley, chief meteorologist with Weatherology, discusses long-range forecasts and what an emerging La Niña means for the winter ahead.
Jul 29, 2024•14 min•Ep. 50
Director Candidate Shawn Murphy
Shawn Murphy is a 2024 director candidate for the AgCountry Board of Directors. Learn more about Shawn by listening to his interview.
Jul 18, 2024•3 min•Ep. 49
Director Candidate Scott Spear
Scott Spear is a 2024 director candidate for the AgCountry Board of Directors. Learn more about Scott by listening to his interview.
Jul 18, 2024•3 min•Ep. 48
Director Candidate Kurt Elliott
Kurt Elliott is a 2024 director candidate for the AgCountry Board of Directors. Learn more about Kurt by listening to his interview.
Jul 18, 2024•3 min•Ep. 47
Director Candidate Curt Trost
Curt Trost is a 2024 director candidate for the AgCountry Board of Directors. Learn more about Curt by listening to his interview.
Jul 18, 2024•3 min•Ep. 46
Director Candidate Chad Davison
Chad Davison is a 2024 director candidate for the AgCountry Board of Directors. Learn more about Chad by listening to his interview.
Jul 18, 2024•5 min•Ep. 45
July 2024 Marketing Update
AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Insurance and Customer Education Rob Fronning recaps the latest supply demand report and the impact on markets. “Every year it is important to have a plan and to start marketing accordingly.”
Jul 15, 2024•12 min•Ep. 44
Using Communication to Build a Succession Plan
Communication plays a vital role in succession and retirement planning. Bobbi Sondreal, consultant-Succession and Retirement Planning with AgCountry, draws on her experience helping farm families plan for the future by discussing why communication can make or break a successful plan.
Jul 01, 2024•13 min•Ep. 43
June WASDE Report & Planting Progress
AgCountry's VP Insurance and Customer Education, Rob Fronning, joins the podcast to discuss the June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report and where we stand with Prevented Planting.
Jun 17, 2024•12 min•Ep. 42
Farm Bill Passes House Ag Committee
The House Agriculture Committee recently passed its version of the Farm Bill but the bill's future remains uncertain. We break it all down with AgCountry's Senior Legislative and Public Affairs Officer, Andy Martin.
Jun 03, 2024•12 min•Ep. 41
Construction Loans
Construction loans help finance building projects of all types. Jered Freudenberg joins the podcast to discuss construction loans and provide tips for those considering a building project.
May 13, 2024•11 min•Ep. 40
Taking Advantage of Today's Markets
Late April showers aren't a concern for farmers in the upper Midwest. Cody Didier, marketing education specialist with AgCountry, says more attention should be placed on having a marketing plan and executing that plan when an opportunity presents itself.
Apr 29, 2024•8 min•Ep. 39
Spring Market Opportunities
Field work is underway in the upper Midwest. Rob Fronning, VP insurance and customer education with AgCountry, discusses where markets sit for crop commodities and cattle while also addressing the importance of having a marketing plan.
Apr 15, 2024•12 min•Ep. 38
Buying Farmland
Several factors play into a decision whether to buy farmland or not. Keven Berdan, market vice president with AgCountry Farm Credit Services, joins the podcast to explain how interest rates and current land prices are impacting these decisions.
Apr 01, 2024•12 min•Ep. 37
March 2024 WASDE Analysis
In this edition of the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Education Specialist Cody Didier talks about the March USDA reports.
Mar 18, 2024•8 min•Ep. 36
A Conversation with Shawn Hackett
Shawn Hackett, president of Hackett Financial Advisors Inc., is well known for taking historical context and turning it into forecasting for the future. We speak with Shawn about a wide array of topics impacting the future of agriculture, including inflation, demographics, and geopolitical conflicts.
Mar 04, 2024•24 min•Ep. 35
Rural Home Loans
There is a lot that goes into building your dream home in the country. In this episode, we explore the topic with Becky Vogel, VP home loan officer with AgCountry. Listen along to hear tips and advice for those exploring a building project.
Feb 20, 2024•12 min•Ep. 34
Actions to Capitalize on Today's Markets
AgCountry VP Insurance and Customer Education Rob Fronning breaks down where markets are today and the factors that are driving it. From foreign conflicts to local weather issues, markets have changed over the past year. Listen in as Rob discusses what today's markets mean for farmers and ranchers and what the can do about it.
Jan 22, 2024•12 min•Ep. 33
Continuing Education
There is a lot of information out there to help farmers and ranchers make better decision for their operations. AgCountry Chief Marketplace Officer, Troy Andreasen, discusses why farmers should continue seeking out knowledge and what educational opportunities exist at AgCountry.
Jan 09, 2024•11 min•Ep. 32
Key Financial Ratios
On this episode, we speak with Kara Wulfekuhle, AVP loan officer with AgCountry, about key financial ratios farmers and ranchers should keep in mind to help gauge the health of their operation.
Dec 26, 2023•11 min•Ep. 31
Final 2023 WASDE Recap
Cody Didier, marketing education specialist, joins the program to recap the final World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report from USDA.
Dec 11, 2023•9 min•Ep. 30
Operating Loans
Farming and ranching is big business, and with it comes big price tags. Nicole Erickson, market vice president with AgCountry Farm Credit Services, joins the podcast to discusses operating loan financing.
Nov 27, 2023•11 min•Ep. 28
Harvest 2023 & ERP Announcement
Rob Fronning, VP insurance and customer education with AgCountry, joins the podcast to talk about the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Rob gives an update on the 2023 harvest. He also talks about the recent announcement about the Emergency Relief Program (ERP).
Nov 13, 2023•9 min•Ep. 29
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