Unscripted

Country music star and newly appointed Special Envoy for American Landowners John Rich joins Unscripted for an in-depth conversation about the growing fight over private property rights in rural America. Rich explains why he accepted the role, how he's working with the Trump administration to advocate for farmers and ranchers, and why he believes protecting farmland is a matter of national securit...

As New World screwworm reaches the United States and uncertainty continues around the U.S.-Mexico border, Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel joins Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths for a wide-ranging conversation on the issues shaping the cattle industry. Peel shares insights from nearly four decades studying cattle markets, explains how Mexico's cattle industry has evolved...

On this episode of “Unscripted,” hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths throw out the script for a wide-ranging conversation on the growing divide between rural America and Washington, D.C. Political strategist Michael Amato breaks down exclusive new polling of nearly 1,000 farmers and ranchers, revealing mounting frustration over rising input costs, volatile markets, trade policy, an...

This week on Unscripted , Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths catch up on major changes behind the scenes at Farm Journal before diving into one of their most wide-ranging conversations yet. From surviving a multi-week power outage (and living off squirrel and canned goods) to uncovering a haunting Southern mystery, guest Christ Bennett brings stories that are as gripping as they are unexpected. But...

From devastating blizzards and wildfires to unseasonable heat, extreme weather is creating chaos across the U.S., leaving farmers scrambling to adapt in an increasingly unpredictable environment. Joined by farmer advocate Dee Vaughn from Texas, the conversation turns to a growing crisis in fertilizer pricing. Are rising costs simply market-driven—or is something deeper at play? Dee shares co...

This week on Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths sit down with Josh Linville of StoneX to unpack the extreme volatility in global fertilizer markets. From Middle East tensions and shipping risks near the Strait of Hormuz to skyrocketing nitrogen costs, the conversation dives into what’s driving price spikes—and what it means for farmers’ bottom lines. With input costs s...

Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths throw out the script for a candid conversation with 2025 Top Producer of the Year Mark Arnish. From growing specialty crops in Colorado to facing a 0% water allocation amid drought and wildfire threats, Mark shares how innovation, diversification and disciplined risk management keep his operation moving forward. He also reflects on agriculture’s evolution, p...

Scripts may guide the newsroom, but on the farm, weather writes its own story. This week on Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths set the script aside to talk candidly about winter weather extremes and what they mean for farmers and rural communities with Meteorologist and rancher Brian Bledsoe. The episode looks back at recent ice storms that left widespread damage across the South—...

From shifting generational food preferences and the return of whole milk in schools, to what those choices mean for children, parents, and the dairy industry, the hosts dig into how culture and agriculture intersect. Aubrey Bettencourt, Chief of NRCS, joins the discussion to share her vision for supporting American farmers through regenerative agriculture, smarter water management, and incentives...

This week on Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths bring the podcast to you from the 2025 MILK Business Conference in Las Vegas—where Tyne may or may not have tested her luck on the penny slots. Their guest: Mark Inkrott, former NFL tight end turned agricultural leader and Co-Founder of UpField Group. In this episode, Mark shares how the same grit, discipline, and mental toughness th...

This week on Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths dive deep into the economic and emotional realities shaping rural America. From the strain of low commodity prices and soaring input costs to the growing frustration with government policies, farmers are facing pressures that go far beyond the balance sheet. Joining the hosts is Joe Maxwell, co-founder of Farm Action, who sheds light on ho...

This week on Unscripted, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths sit down for one of the most raw and revealing conversations yet—an unfiltered look at the financial storm sweeping across America's farms. Arkansas farmer Adam Chappell shares a powerful firsthand account of how soaring input costs, plummeting crop prices, and corporate consolidation are pushing family farms like his toward th...

In this week’s episode of Unscripted, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths dive deep into the mounting challenges facing U.S. soybean farmers. Joined by Steve Censky, CEO of the American Soybean Association, they discuss the heavy impact of trade tensions with China, rising fertilizer costs, and stagnant crop prices that have farmers questioning the future of their livelihoods. Steve shar...

In this episode of Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths sit down with Chip Flory for a deep dive into the Crop Tour process. Flory explains how yield estimates for corn and soybeans are calculated, refined, and kept independent from USDA data, stressing the value of year-over-year comparisons for tracking trends. The conversation explores the impact of Southern Rust in Iowa, regional yiel...

This week on Unscripted, Ken Ferry, affectionately nicknamed the “Corn Whisperer,” joins Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths to shed light on crop conditions, particularly pollination issues. Poor pollination is a concern: “This is all filled with pollen... But this pollen that's been in here has been trapped,” Ken explains, referring to challenges caused by silk emergence ti...

In this week’s episode of Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths are joined by Farm Journal’s master storyteller, Chris Bennett, and constitutional attorney Josh Windham for a powerful conversation on the growing tensions between property rights and government authority. At the center: the Open Fields doctrine—a nearly century-old legal loophole that allows warrantless sea...

In this episode of Unscripted, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths are joined by Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, for a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities in the cattle industry. They cover everything from surging beef demand and the carnivore diet trend to cattle prices and the Maha Movement’s influence. The conversation also explores t...

In this episode of Unscripted , hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths welcome Callie Eideberg from The Vogel Group for a candid, behind-the-scenes breakdown of the most pressing issues in agriculture policy today. From the high-stakes reconciliation bill to looming cuts that could reshape the Farm Bill as we know it, this conversation covers the intersection of politics, policy, and rural liveli...

Hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths welcome veteran Iowa farmer Ben Riensche, one of five farmers invited to the White House to advocate for the continued use of glyphosate. Drawing from decades of hands-on experience, Riensche shares deep insights into the agricultural industry's evolving challenges, needs, and innovations. In this episode, Riensche weighs in on a proposed alternative to fede...

In this episode of Unscripted, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths are joined by ag journalist Chris Bennett for a compelling conversation that blends headline-making fraud, rich agricultural history, and personal storytelling. We dive into a bizarre farm fraud case involving four sisters, unpack the challenges of prosecuting agricultural crime, and explore how such scandals can distort public...

Following up on “Liberation Day,” hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths sit down with Jacob Shapiro, Director of Research at the Bespoke Group, for a deep dive into the global economics shaping agriculture. This episode of Unscripted unpacks the real-world impacts of tariffs—especially how they’re shifting U.S. export dynamics. With countries like China turning to lower-c...

Beer choice and consumption trends have a surprising correlation to the economy today. Throw in all the uncertainty with tariffs, trade and the move toward deglobalization, and you have an Unscripted conversation that will take you on a wild journey through the ag economy. Trey Malone, who’s an agri-food economist at Purdue and Boehlje Endowed Chair, joins Clinton and Tyne for the latest epi...

As turbulence increases in the ag economy, Tyne and Clinton turn to commodities market expert Joe Vaclavik for insights behind the headlines in this episode of Unscripted. From trade wars and tariffs to pending direct payments through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) that help provide relief for farm families, Joe offers timely, well-informed advice to ag producers trying to navigate the turm...

Veteran international negotiator Gregg Doud joins Tyne and Clinton to discuss the new day dawning in the ag industry. From a new Secretary of Agriculture to the potential for new deals with China and other markets, Doud explains why he’s excited by the possibilities for growth. As president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, he’s especially interested in America’s...

It’s been a turbulent couple of weeks as the new Trump administration hits the ground running. Ag industry folks are watching closely as high tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China threaten to set off trade wars. On this episode of Unscripted, Tyne and Clinton host long-time ag economist Dan Basse, president of AgResource Company, a domestic and international agricultural research firm in Chica...