AgriTalk

Randy Russell of The Russell Group joins us to discuss geo-political issues affecting agriculture. Brandon Gerrish, assistant professor and extension agronomist, small grains and oilseed crops at Texas A&M University, joins us for a conversation on winter wheat. And Ron Estes, field market development specialist at Valent, shares an important BeSure! message from Growing Matters . See omnystud...

Machinery Pete features Greg Peterson provide a report on recent used equipment auctions, including his Pick of the Week which is a future auction. And in this segment we talk with Devin Marcin and Stephan Alderson of Quality Drills about a fascinating project. And Bret Walts of BAMWX joins us for an extended conversation discussing more volatile weather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg joins us to discuss the nation's trade agenda, expanding exports, and future with the World Food Program. The Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture includes what's going on with Iran, food supply for the world, some public opinion of President Trump, and m...

We discuss investments in the Great Lakes for exports, Iran conflict impact supply chain, and railroad costs for shipping grains with Soy Transportation Coalition executive directot Mike Steenhoek. And Maria Zieba, vice president of government affairs at NPPC, talks about the upcoming D.C. fly-in for pork producers to voice their priorities, exports and USMCA and more. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Dr. Joana Colussi of Purdue joins us to talk about the uptick in March among farmers surveyed for the latest Ag Economy Barometer. This week's Farmer Forum features Iowa Representative Chad Ingels (District 68) and Tony Mellenthin of Wisconsin, who is in Washington, D.C. today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D and hear about current conditions and growing statuses on their operations and around the areas. NCGA president Jed Bower joins us to discuss asking the Internation Trade Commission to revoke the countervailing duty orders on imports of phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. And Mitchell Hora of ContinuumAg provides a 45Z up...

Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete reports on recent and upcoming auctions he's been watching, including his Pick of the Week. The Farm CPA Paul Neiffer shares some important info as tax season rounds the final lap. And we have a new BeSure! message from Dr. Shine Taylor of Gowan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a Good Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Topics include President Trump's address to the nation on the war with Iran, USDA reports, possible opening of the Mexican border for cattle trade, and a lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a conversation with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig about the increase in use of E15 in the state plus reaction to the RFS announcement from last Friday. Drew Lerner of World Weather, Inc. shares some info on current and potential future weather patterns affecting various crops. And we have a BeSure! message fromStephanie Darnell, Technical Stewardship Manager at BASF. See omnystudio.com/liste...

USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce joins us to discuss ARC/PLC eligibility, pay caps, and base acres. This week's Farmer Forum features Ben Riensche of Iowa and Kevin Paap of Minnesota. Topics include reaction to Undersecretary Fordyce's conversation with Chip, challenges and strategy for the planting season plus farm safety, Ben's experience in Washington, D....

Trust In Food is digging into the trusted advisor relationship in the Red River Valley and sharing how other regions can learn from their model. In partnership with the Northern Plains Trusted Advisor Partnership, Farm Journal’s Trust In Food has pulled together agronomists, farmers and the value chain today to learn how we can tap the trusted advisor relationship to accelerate conservation...

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us to report on recent auctions he's tracking, including his Pick of the Week. Emily Skor, CEO at Growth Energy, shares perspective on the wins from the Celebration of Ag announcements last week plus the continuing campaign for year-round E15. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Celebration of Agriculture events in Washington, D.C. today timing couldn't be better for a Friday Free-for-all conversation with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Topics include potential announcements at these events – includings RVOs, strategy in Iran, Hogs & Pigs market reaction, USMCA/trade and more. See omnystudio.com/list...

Lee Schulz, chief economist at Ever Ag's Livestock Risk Management Team, joins us to preview the Hogs & Pigs Report coming out today. Farmer Business Network co-founder and chief marketing officer Charles Baron joins us to share details of FBN's acreage report and discuss fertilizer prices. And Jake Hanley, chief growth officer, director of investments at Teucrium, talks about the money flow f...

Troy Brendenkamp, senior vice president, government & public affairs at the Renewable Fuels Association, joins us to share perspective on the impending announcement by EPA on the waiver for summer availability of E15. And this week's Farmer Forum features Chase Dewitz of North Dakota and Jack Lavers of California. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is National Ag Day and we visit with U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture. The main topic of conversation is the status of the new Farm Bill, support for E15, plus a potential new farmer aid package. And American Farm Bureau Federation economist Dr. Faith Parum joins us to discuss how the farmer's share of the food dollar continues to shrink. S...

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us with his latest report on used machinery equipment sales, including his Pick of the Week, plus he brings in special guests from Joey Martin Auctioneers. Dr. Ernie Goss of Creighton University breaks down the latest Main Street Economy report. And it's spring so it is time to listen to this year's Growing Matters BeSure! message. See omnystudio....

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley joined host Chip Flory for a conversation about the USMCA, E15 and the potential for another round of farm support payments. The Free-for-All with Jim Wiesemeyer and Shaun Haney talked trade with China, farm support and what to expect from next week's Celebration of Ag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa joins us this afternoon to discuss championing Women in Ag Day, the continuing campaign for year-round E15, efforts to finalize 45Z, eliminating wasteful spending on unnecessary USDA space and more. BioUrja Trading president Jordan Fife shares perspective on the energy markets impacted by global events, including the conflict with Iran, plus the situation with vario...

David Widmar of Ag Economic Insights joins us to discuss his thoughts on marketplace chaos, delayed meeting between U.S. and China leaders, Federal Reserve and interest rates, E15 and RVOs, and biggest challenge to profitability. This week's Farmer Forum features Gene Millard of Missouri and Tim Gregerson of Nebraska. Topics include remember ag broadcast legend Orion Samuelson, early spring c...

In this Breaking Barriers with R&D update we hear some planting has begun for Randy Dowdy and David Hula is getting ready to plant as well. Dr. Vince Malanga of LaSalle Economics shares perspective on the Federal Reserve plus the conflict with Iran. And AgriTalk pays tribute to Orion Samuelson with former hosts Mike Adams and Ken Root – and Mike and Ken shared some memories of working wi...

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us from the road to report on used equipment auctions he has his eye on, including his Pick of the Week, and talk a bit about the recent anniversary of Machinery Pete TV. Richard Gupton of Agricultural Retailers Association shares info on ARA's recent Washington, D.C. fly-in event. And with the extraordinary volatility in the weather we have Bret...

Risks navigating the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump's upcoming trip to China, turmoil in the beef industry, and more topics are dicsussed in this week's Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of Real Ag Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Close, senior animal protein analyst at Terrain Ag, joins us to talk about the cattle/beef industry, including the prospect of a strike at the JBS packing plant. North Dakota Farmers Union president Matt Perdue recently testified before the Senate Ag Committee on the importance of expanding domestic consumption of American agricultural products. He talks about the experience and the message he...

National Pork Board chief operations officer Alex Wibholm joins us to talk about last week's National Pork Industry Forum, the new "taste what pork can do" campaign, plus priorities for NPB going forward. This week's Farmer Forum features Brad Johnson of Minnesota and Sherman Newlin of Illinois. Topics include weather, reasons for optimism or concern, thoughts on more payments from Congress a...