Farm Food Facts

In this bonus episode of Farm+Food+Facts, Veronica Nigh, Chief Economist at The Fertilizer Institute, shares what she's watching closely when it comes to the long-term outlook for U.S. agricultural exports. Nigh discusses how the U.S. stacks up against global competitors and what it will take to keep American agriculture strong on the world stage.

Farm+Food+Facts guests Serena Schaffner, Chief Marketing Officer at the American Pecan Council and the American Pecan Promotion Board, and Larry Don Womack, farmer and owner of Womack Nursery Company, a pecan grower in Texas and USFRA Board Member, discuss pressing issues impacting pecan growers.    To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here .  

In this bonus episode of Farm+Food+Facts, Dawn Caldwell, Executive Director of Renewable Fuels Nebraska, explains why she's keeping a close eye on the cattle industry — and it comes down to one key byproduct: distillers grains. Caldwell breaks down the strong, symbiotic partnership between ethanol production and cattle feeding, and what shifts in the cattle industry could mean for ethanol&apo...

Nick Peterson, a farmer from central Minnesota, and Luke Haggerty, research & district field manager for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association, briefly discuss key issues they are monitoring, including nutrient management and water quality.    To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here .  

Agriculture is at a critical turning point — and a major new study says biofuels could be the key to unlocking its future. On this episode of Farm+Food+Facts, host Joanna Guza talks with Juan Sacoto and Emerson Wohlenberg of S&P Global Energy about a landmark study, Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst . Commissioned by USFRA, the research offers a detailed, evidence-based look at how...

On this episode of Farm+Food+Facts, Alice McKinnon and Veronica Nigh of The Fertilizer Institute join host Joanna Guza to dig into what's really driving fertilizer prices — and what could shift them next. They discuss market intelligence, farm profitability, and the single economic force that could reshape the industry. Listen now.  To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become...

Farm+Food+Facts guest, Jeff Sandborn, a fourth-generation farmer in Michigan, shares how he is learning to use artificial intelligence in his operation.    To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here .  

What's next for ethanol? On this episode of Farm+Food+Facts, Dawn Caldwell of Renewable Fuels Nebraska joins host Joanna Guza to break down the wins behind E15 and the 45Z tax credit — and the challenges still facing the industry. Plus: where every part of a bushel of corn actually goes.   To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here .  

Greg Goodwin, Director of Precision Conservation Management for Illinois Corn, shares how he’s keeping an eye on artificial intelligence and how it will help farmers make data-driven decisions.    To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here .  

Serena Schaffner, Chief Marketing Officer at the American Pecan Council and the American Pecan Promotion Board, and Larry Don Womack, farmer and owner of Womack Nursery Company a pecan grower in Texas and USFRA Board Member. They discuss the current pecan growing season, industry challenges and consumer trends. Learn more about pecans here .   To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and...

Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Nick Peterson, a farmer from central Minnesota, and Luke Haggerty, research & district field manager for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. They discussed key findings from the new Minnesota Corn Growers 2025 Sustainability report, including the importance of people, the planet and profit.    Resources:  2025 Sustainability Report   USFRA report...

Farm+Food+Facts guests Rob Fox, director of CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange research division, and Corey Geiger, lead dairy economist at CoBank and an advisor to the US Farmers and Ranchers in Action board of directors, shares insights on trade with our neighbors in North America, and the impacts of GLP1's on consumer eating and buying habits.   To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter a...

Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Rob Fox, director of CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange research division, and Corey Geiger, lead dairy economist at CoBank and an advisor to the US Farmers and Ranchers in Action board of directors. They discuss highlights from CoBank’s most recent report, The Quarterly .  To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, he...

Dave Mensink, pig farmer and owner of Mensink Farms in Minnesota shares how he’s keeping an eye on potential on-pack labels that provide consumer education about how animal products were raised and produced.   To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here .  

Farm+Food+Facts guests, Chip Bowling, third generation grain farmer from Maryland and Vice Chair of US Farmer and Ranchers in Action, and Jennifer Gannon, director of programs and public relations at Maryland Grain Producers, discuss the Make America Healthy Again movement and its impact on agriculture.    To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here ....

Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Dr. Bruno Basso, professor of earth and environmental sciences, at Michigan State University, and Jeff Sandborn, a fourth-generation farmer in Michigan. They discuss yield stability analysis and how Jeff uses the data to inform his nutrient management decisions, lower his costs and increase profits.      USFRA’s study with Dr. Bruno Basso and Dr. Jerry H...

Farm+Food+Facts guest Adam Shrif, Vice-President of Supply Chain at Culver’s, shares how they are closely monitoring cattle herd size to ensure a consistent supply of fresh, never frozen butter burgers.    To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here .  

Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Chip Bowling, third generation grain farmer from Maryland and Vice Chair of U.S. Farmer and Ranchers in Action (USFRA) and Kevin Burkum, CEO of USFRA about a comprehensive new study from S&P Global Energy and USFRA, " Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst " The research offers a detailed, evidence-based assessment of how biofuels ca...

Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Adam Shrif, Vice-President of Supply Chain at Culver’s. They discuss supply chain management (especially as it relates to it’s beef supply), how data enhances its guest experience, and the importance of farmers and ranchers to Culver’s growth strategy. Adam spotlighted the Thank you Farmers Project and Culver’s commitment to USFRA.   To stay connected wi...

Farm+Food+Facts guests Greg Hanes, Chief Executive Officer for the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, and Terry Quam, fourth generation beef farmer and board member of the Cattleman’s Beef Board and U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action, share why maintaining positive consumer sentiment towards beef and cattle production is critical for the future of the industry.   To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsl...

Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Chip Bowling, third generation grain farmer from Maryland and Vice Chair of US Farmer and Ranchers in Action, and Jennifer Gannon, director of programs and public relations at Maryland Grain Producers. They discuss this year’s planting season, weather and input cost challenges, and the opportunities biofuels can provide for agriculture.    To stay connec...

Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Greg Hanes, Chief Executive Officer for the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, and Terry Quam, fourth generation beef farmer and board member of the Cattleman’s Beef Board checkoff and board member of U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action. They discuss the future of the beef industry, consumer demand, export strategies, and industry collaboration.   To stay connected...

Farm+Food+Facts guests, Adam Grabenstein, a fifth-generation farmer and a board member for the Nebraska Corn and USFRA, and Kelly Brunkhorst, Executive Director of Nebraska Corn, share how Nebraska farmers are keeping tabs on input costs, weather, and exports which ultimately impact farmers’ bottom line.   To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here ....

Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Dave Mensink, pig farmer and owner of Mensink Farms in Minnesota, and Kevin Burkum, CEO of U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action, about key themes they discussed during their panel at the Animal Ag Tech Summit, including nitrogen efficiency, water quality management and other challenges facing the pork industry.    Items referenced in the podcast:   Enhanc...

Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Adam Grabenstein, a fifth-generation farmer and a board member for Nebraska Corn Board and USFRA, and Kelly Brunkhorst, Executive Director of the Nebraska Corn Board. They discuss the important role of the Nebraska Corn Board and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association, the organizations’ focus areas, emerging research and future goals.   To stay connected...