This week, host Vance Crowe and guest Rob Sharkey discuss the January WASDE report from USDA, where corn and soybean stocks were underreported, raising questions about potential manipulation. The episode also covers the continuous rise in egg prices, giving a thorough analysis of the causes. The conversation delves into the H1-B visa program, meant to supply agricultural workers where there's a shortage of American labor. However, there are concerns about the dependence on undocumented workers i...
Jan 17, 2025•30 min•Ep. 414
Host Vance Crowe is joined by NNZP is a proven manufacturing expert, engineer and an interesting character on X. They explore topics ranging from manufacturing, economics, to broader societal issues. In one particular episode, he converses with an anonymous guest named nnzp, who sheds light on the global industrial landscape, particularly focusing on how countries like China have gained control over material markets through strategic advantages in labor and environmental policies. nnzp discusses...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 413
This week's Ag Tribes Report features Kristjan Hebert, a prominent Canadian grain farmer, zero-till advocate, and ag-tech entrepreneur from Saskatchewan. Hebert, who manages Hebert Grain Ventures (HGV) covering 40,000 acres, initially worked as a Certified Public Accountant before returning to farming. The discussion includes: Canadian farmers' reactions to Trudeau's resignation. Expectations of rising Canadian land prices in 2025 despite profitability concerns. The controversy surrounding the B...
Jan 10, 2025•40 min•Ep. 412
On this week's episode of "The Ag Tribes Report," host Vance Crowe teams up with Brian Scott to explore the news impacting the culture of agriculture. Brian Scott of The Farmer's Life YouTube channel and X feed. Scott is a fourth-generation farmer from northwest Indiana, managing 2,500 acres of corn, soybeans, popcorn, and wheat with a focus on sustainable practices. Corn Market Analysis: Vance and Brian dissect the corn market through a lens sharpened by over a decade of price fluctuations. The...
Jan 03, 2025•30 min•Ep. 411
This week Vance Crowe is joined by Joe Vaclavik. Vaclavik is the founder and president of Standard Grain in Nashville, Tennessee. He started his career at the Chicago Board of Trade before relocating to Nashville, establishing himself as a key player in dealing directly with large-scale agricultural entities across the U.S. His expertise lies in providing market commentary and analysis, which has made him a familiar face on platforms like CNBC, Fox Business, and The Wall Street Journal, among ot...
Dec 20, 2024•33 min•Ep. 410
Vance Crowe interviews Jared Luhman host of Ranching Returns Podcast, Jared, is a cattle and crop farmer from Goodhue, Minnesota. His farm manages 230 registered Red Angus beef cows, marketing low-input, forage-developed bulls through Pharo Cattle Company. Jared hosts the "Ranching Returns Podcast," formerly known as the "Herd Quitter Podcast," where he discusses farming beyond just profitability, focusing on returns to land and lifestyle. His podcast, which has been listened to over a million t...
Dec 13, 2024•33 min•Ep. 409
Taylor Moyer joins the Ag Tribes Report to talk about the FARM act, Bovaer in cattle feed and the feud between the Farm Bureaus. To see the entire video: https://www.legacyinterviews.com/experience For more about LandTrust: https://landtrust.com/about For a link to the full Bitcoin video montage: https://primal.net/e/note1h2hf5frelrnh35s673uwx38t6gyw37j6y6f9s4ad7kgfaqe7wcpspnf38p...
Dec 06, 2024•37 min•Ep. 408
Vance Crowe does a Thanksgiving Day special with a solo Ag Tribes Report. This week he discusses the appointment of the new Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Vance explores her professional background and then makes his case for why the USDA needs to be moved out of Washington DC. Then Vance discusses Rep Thomas Massie taking aim at the Farm Bureau for advocating for policies that may hurt small farmers. Then Vance discusses his nuanced opnion of ethanol mandates and then plays a clip with M...
Nov 29, 2024•39 min•Ep. 407
Ryan Cooper is the founder of Bitcoin Ranch and a part of the Milkmen Farms Alliance, who is focused on the economic sustainability of small, independent food producers. He joined Vance Crowe to talk about the collapse of our economy and the challenges of trying to get ahead. Cooper discussed his transition to using Bitcoin for his farm's financial operations, highlighting its stability compared to the declining value of the U.S. dollar. He emphasized the challenges faced by American farmers, in...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 406
The Ag Tribes Report, hosted by Vance Crowe, features Shaun Haney, founder of Real Agriculture. Key topics include the uncertainty surrounding the renewable fuel industry due to pending policy changes under the Biden and Trump administrations, with concerns about the 45z tax credit and potential trade impacts on Canada. Haney discusses the impact of tariffs on US-Mexico trade and the potential for Alberta's secession from Canada. He also highlights cost-cutting measures among Canadian farmers, s...
Nov 22, 2024•38 min•Ep. 405
This week host Vance Crowe is joined by organic dairy farmer Joshua Tranel- they talk about the Illinois farm bureau being banished by the larger American farm bureau, Sonoma county California voting in favor of CAFOs, the milk pricing system and who is going to be appointed head of the USDA. That along with the bitcoin land price report, Josh’s Peter Thiel paradox and his worthy adversary. Visit our sponsors: https://www.farmtest.ag/ https://www.legacyinterviews.com/...
Nov 15, 2024•30 min•Ep. 404
Vance Crowe interviews Tyler Matthews an author and cultural critic. Together the two discuss the latest on the P. Diddy investigation, the consequences of the presidential election and the new American Progress Aesthetic. https://tchevezmathews.substack.com/p/invitation-to-saga
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 403
The Ag tribes Report, hosted by Vance Crowe, discussed the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on agriculture, focusing on potential changes under the RFK administration. John Kemp, CEO of Advancing Eco-Ag, highlighted the Amish community's significant voting block, which may have influenced the Pennsylvania election. Kemp emphasized the need for market access improvements, reducing glyphosate use, and transitioning to healthier farming practices. He also discussed the potential for technologica...
Nov 08, 2024•38 min•Ep. 402
Anabology is an anonymous scientist that has come to some radically different perspectives about diet. The conversation delves into Anabology's exploration of high-sugar, low-protein diets, inspired by scientific literature. Vance and Anabology discuss a study where mice on a high-sugar diet had increased metabolic rates and maintained weight, leading to personal experimentation. The speaker highlights the role of the hormone FGF21 in metabolic rate increases and weight management. They contrast...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 401
The Ag tribes Report, hosted by Vance Crowe, features Clay Connery, a pastor and rancher focused on regenerative agriculture. Key topics include nitrate pollution in Pratt, Kansas, which has led to a quarter of the town's water supply being shut off, with concerns about agriculture's role. RFK Jr.'s potential impact on agriculture policy is discussed, including his stance on GMOs and crop protection tools. The conversation also covers the RFID chip mandate for livestock, with concerns about comp...
Nov 01, 2024•29 min•Ep. 400
Vance Crowe shares a profound insight into effective communication, emphasizing the importance of being present in conversations. This insight stems from teaching a class on interest-based communication, which he developed after his former business partner, Benjamin Anderson, requested help in training scientists. The class covers negotiations, introductions, conversation techniques, conflict resolution, and complex negotiations. Reflecting on his teaching experience, the speaker realizes that g...
Oct 29, 2024•17 min•Ep. 399
The Ag Tribes Report, hosted by Vance Crowe, discussed several key issues affecting agriculture. Damian Mason highlighted the grain storage shortage in the Midwest, with farmers piling corn in abandoned quarries due to a glut in production and low prices. Mason also addressed China's reduced grain purchases, attributing it to economic slowdown and new suppliers. The conversation shifted to California's San Joaquin Valley, where land values have plummeted due to new groundwater regulations. The F...
Oct 25, 2024•31 min•Ep. 398
Phil Bender is a father, husband, entrepreneur, and author. This interview shows a man who values relationships, storytelling, personal growth, and performance, with a deep appreciation for family, coaching, and emotional awareness. The point of a Legacy Interview is to show your loved ones as they truly are. This is a unique podcast episode as it is a peek behind the curtain into what a Legacy Interview looks like. We talk about Phil's life ranging from his ancestry all the way to the legacy he...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 397
The Ag tribes Report discussed the impact of drought on soybean yields, with farmers facing significant losses due to low moisture levels. Soybeans are coming in at 8-10% moisture, well below the ideal 13%, leading to lower weights and potential quality issues. A nationwide recall of 12 million pounds of meat and poultry due to listeria contamination was highlighted, affecting major retailers. Egg prices have surged by 8.4% from August to September, reaching $3.82 per dozen, driven by avian flu ...
Oct 18, 2024•32 min•Ep. 396
On this week's episode of the Vance Crowe Podcast, I have on John Frank, a retired police officer of over 20 years, husband of over 30 years, father of 2, and host of his own podcast, "The Brighter Side of Blue" shining a positive light on those in law enforcement. This is a unique podcast episode as it is a peek behind the curtain into what a Legacy Interview looks like. John talks about his childhood, his career, how he raised his family, and some of the wisdom that he's learned along the way....
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 395
On this episode of The Ag Tribes Report, Vance Crowe welcomes Bill Bullard of R-CALF USA to discuss the stories impacting the culture of agriculture. North Dakota faces severe wildfires, impacting lives, the environment, and the economy with significant oil production drops. The USDA introduces market competition initiatives aimed at lowering food prices through new rules on livestock markets and seed competition. These measures are part of an effort to level the playing field for farmers agains...
Oct 11, 2024•29 min•Ep. 394
In this week's episode, I sit down with Natalie Kovarik, co-host of the popular podcast Discover AG and a 4th generation cattle rancher turned social entrepreneur who weaves western & urban living to feature agriculture in a unique & alluring fashion. Alongside her husband Luke, Natalie owns and operates Kovarik Cattle Co, a cattle ranch located in the heart of the Nebraska Sandhills. Natalie offers incredible insights into the tension between the agriculture sector and shifting politica...
Oct 08, 2024•58 min•Ep. 393
This Week's Ag Tribes Report with Vance Crowe features a special co-host, Christina Hudson Kohler of Hudson Egg Farms. Christina has been the president of the NY Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers program and currently serves on the American Egg Board. To learn more about Legacy Interviews visit: www.LegacyInterviews.com On this weeks show we cover: 1. Breaking News: ADM Halts CO2 Injection ADM's decision to pause operations at its carbon capture facility in Decatur due to detected brine mov...
Oct 04, 2024•29 min•Ep. 392
On this episode of the Vance Crowe Podcast, Jeremy Lakosh returns to talk about the economy. Jeremy is both a friend and an incredibly popular author on the website Seeking Alpha, which allows great investors to be able to talk about their strategies and models. He is also quite articulate in his ability to be able to lay these things out in ways that any of us can understand. We talk about the 50 basis point cut that the Federal Reserve made to interest rates, and how this now reverberates out ...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 391
This Week's Ag Tribes Report with Vance Crowe features a special co-host, Tommy Grisafi. This week’s headlines include the impact of the ½% interest rate cut, the likelihood of 45z tax credit to bring demand to the corn market and the impact of a longshoreman strike on agriculture exports. Interest rate cuts can have significant implications for the economy. The 45Z tax credit is still unclear for many in agriculture. Consumer behavior is shifting against traditional agricultural subsidies. Pote...
Sep 27, 2024•30 min•Ep. 390
On this episode of the Vance Crowe Podcast Jason Bockman returns. The first time I spoke with him, I discovered that someone I thought looked like a "gym bro" actually was a man that is a philosophical, thoughtful person that has figured out how to connect with others in a way that most of us could only dream of. Jason has become a successful businessman and an admired member of the Saint Louis community. We talk about believing in God, my mentor Pete, taking steroids, and perhaps the most inter...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 389
This Week's Ag Tribes Report with Vance Crowe features a special co-host, Greg Peterson, better known as Machinery Pete. Greg is the visionary behind a leading marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of used farm equipment. His platform provides an extensive array of equipment listings, coupled with advanced search tools, ensuring farmers can swiftly find and purchase the equipment they need. In this episode, Vance and Greg delve into critical agricultural issues: Farm Bill Deliberations: T...
Sep 20, 2024•40 min•Ep. 388
On this episode of The Vance Crowe Podcast I have on Canadian podcaster Shaun Newman. Longtime listeners of the podcast know that Shaun is one of my most frequent guests. He is a former hockey player, turned hockey podcaster, turned respected authority when it comes to having dialogue around the current topics going on in Canada, particularly Western Canada. We talked about interviewing the Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith, 4 men known as the "Coutts 4" being arrested and locked up for over 90...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 387
Trent Loos joins Vance Crowe on the Ag Tribes Report ATR to discuss the drought affecting barges that will be carrying the 2024 Harvest, a proposal to end property tax in South Dakota that could change the country and take another look at the amount of cropland being taken out of production for sustainable energy. Trent Loos, is the the host of several daily podcasts including Loos Tales and Rural Route Radio where he seeks to bridge the divide between rural and urban. Trent is very definition o...
Sep 13, 2024•32 min•Ep. 386
Vance Crowe delivers a short talk at Zack Smith's Stock Cropper Field Day about what he has learned from recording hundreds of Legacy Interviews and then sits down with Wes Carney to talk about his work as an engineer at John Deere. Vance also discusses Legacy Interviews www.LegacyInterviews.com or 314-866-2991
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 385
