Across the Acres

Dusty Libel, a seasoned Beck's Dealer with NEK Ag Services, brings a unique perspective to the world of agriculture. Raised in the heart of Kansas, he's weathered life's storms with resilience and optimism. Join David and Morgan on Across the Acres as they delve into Dusty's journey. Discover what fuels his passion for farming, how he's overcome adversity, and the unwaveri...

Gina Beckner, Beck's Captain of Aviation, was born and raised in Indiana and knew she wanted to be a pilot since she could walk and talk.  Check out this episode of Across the Acres to discover Gina's flight path to Beck's, how she flourishes as a female in a male-dominated industry, and what it's like working with her husband and the rest of Beck's aviation crew.

Like father like son, right?  As we prepare to celebrate Father’s Day, we had the opportunity to sit down with Beck’s President, Scott Beck. Following in the footsteps of his own dad, Scott shares how their relationship has helped shape him into the man he is today – both at work, as a dad, and now as a grandpa!

Serving such a large customer base is not always easy. Check out Episode 35 of Across the Acres to learn more about Beck's Sign Shop Manager, Brandon Ricks, what drives him creatively, and how he's worked to master the art of being an extroverted introvert to deliver quality service and exceptional work for Beck's.

In 2024, Beck's employees and dealers have committed to embarking on a journey to become Unstoppable Together. But what drove our Leadership Team to challenge each of us to continue sowing the seeds of a positive culture despite our continued growth and success? Listen in as Scott Beck sits down with world-renowned author and public figure Andy Andrews to discuss how this cultural investment...

Usually the man behind the camera, our ATA producer and Beck’s Videographer, Morgan Fitch, sits down with David for Episode 32 of #AcrossTheAcres. Listen as he shares how his passion for all things videography, animation, and photography led him to joining our team in 2019.

Ben Orebaugh, Trait Introgression Breeder for Beck’s, began his career with Beck’s in 1999. In 2012, he took a leap of faith, resigned from his role as Lead Corn Breeder, and moved to Africa. After five years in Africa, he moved home and accepted a new role with Beck’s, working in the research department on trait conversions. But this episode of Across the Acres isn’t about what Ben does today. It...

Proud mom, grandma, and Michigander, Shelley Bryant joins David for Episode 31 of #AcrossTheAcres. Listen as she shares the unexpected ways God guided them on their journey to becoming apart of the Beck’s family of dealers.

If you’re looking for a “can-do” girl, look no further than Sheila Downey. Nearing her 10-year anniversary at Beck’s and now working as our Regional Precision Technology Specialist, Sheila isn’t afraid to jump right into any challenge. She is the epitome of a powerful female in agriculture, and we are lucky to have her on our team.

Straight from graduation to the Beck’s HQ in Atlanta, IN, Jason Morehouse has been a part of our team for 19 years now. Starting out as a farmhand, and now working as our Title Production Manager, Jason recognizes the value in asking questions to broaden his knowledge and perspective - something we can all strive for.

A family man and passionate advocate for agriculture, Beck’s Director of Research, Agronomy, and PFR, Jim Schwartz, is dedicated to finding "uniquely different" solutions to help farmers succeed. In this podcast episode, Schwartz talks about his work across the Midwest and shares his insights on the latest trends in agronomy, including how farmers can use these tools to improve their ope...

One thing about Wil Foster, Beck’s Senior Graphic Designer, is that he’s never afraid to try something new. After hopping on a plane from Australia to the US, Wil has taken on countless projects that have led him to many once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. From photographing rockstars to landing here at Beck’s, his story is one you won’t want to miss out on.

Along with being Beck’s Facilities Project Manager and Designer, Chris Beck is a family-man, Purdue University grad, and musician. Listen as he sits down with David and Morgan to share his thoughts on the challenges of maintaining the delicate balance between growth and preserving the traditions that make a workplace feel like home.

Life has unexpected twists and turns, like when Roger Neuweg’s career of 30 years was flipped upside down without warning. Joining the team 9 years ago, he now serves as Beck’s Processing Team Lead in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Listen as David, Morgan, and Roger discuss how to make the most of life when God deals you a tough hand.

Our research team works hard behind the scenes each day to ensure that our products are top-notch. Quinn Albrecht, Research Technology Associate, sits down with David and Morgan to discuss how he landed here, life outside of Beck's, and how he answers the question, "So, you work in research... what does that mean exactly?"

Craig Spray, Beck’s Dealer Development Lead, joins David and Morgan for Episode 23 of Across the Acres to discuss how he landed at Beck’s 21 years ago. Life is a journey with many twists and turns; often times, things don’t go as planned. Listen as Craig shares how despite life’s many curveballs, he is thankful for the opportunities that have led him to where he is today.

Taking him out of the gym and into the studio, Beck's Personal Health Coach, Andy Sovern, sits down with David and Morgan to reflect on the journey that has led him here. Listen as he shares how sometimes the best things in life happen when you least expect them to.

Whether you are a person of faith or not, there is something to be learned from our episode 21 guest, Stu Manchester. A fourth-year Beck’s dealer, Stu strongly resonates with the “faith, family, and farming” values that we have as a company – but it hasn’t always been that way. Through this honest and vulnerable conversation, Stu provides a powerful reminder that we are not alone in our struggles,...

From an Intern to IT to Innovation, Brad Fruth has had quite the journey during his 22 years at Beck’s. Now serving as Beck’s Director of Innovation, Brad works each day to find new ways that out internal departments can partner with outside businesses and universities – specifically focusing on the future of agriculture and how Beck’s slogan of “helping farmers succeed” will apply to more than ju...

Looking for a pick-me-up? Listen to Episode 19 of Across The Acres with Java Joe! A dad, grandpa, and coffee connoisseur, Joe Mangas landed at Beck’s 9 and a half years ago and doesn’t see that ending any time soon. As Beck’s Technology Culture Lead, Joe is always willing to lend a helping hand. During this episode, he gives us a lesson in the importance of relationship building and being a friend...

In light of New Year’s resolutions and starting off on a positive note, it’s only fitting that we begin the 2023 season of Across The Acres by interviewing one of Beck’s most sunshine-y personalities, Bethany Gremel. Being at the company for 13 years and now serving on Beck’s Leadership Team as the Director of Culture and Brand Experience, she is a shining example of a strong woman in ag – persona...

Husband, dad, grandpa, and a forefather of Beck’s Marketing Department. David Friedrich, now Beck’s Dealer Manager, is a man with many passions. During Episode 17, David shares what makes him tick, and after 21 years at Beck’s, he’s got a lot to share.  You don’t want to miss this one!

During Episode 16, David Ringger is joined by Beck’s Dealer Manager, Tim Newcomb. With 22 years of Beck’s experience under his belt, Tim has learned a thing or two about what it means to work for a family-owned company. Listen as the guys reflect on Tim’s time here, including what lead him to El Paso, Illinois, what he’s doing now, and a few behind-the-scenes stories from the past two decades.

During Episode 15, David Ringger, Mike Mehringer, and Trey talk about “God Moments” – the times that He showed up during and after Trey’s accident, letting him and his family know that he wasn’t in this fight alone. Listen as Trey recounts the moments that are so surreal, they’re almost hard to believe.

David Ringger and guest host, Mike Mehringer, are joined for Episode 14 by Trey Utrecht, Beck's Summer 2022 PFR Intern in London, OH. During their conversation, Trey opens up about the many challenges he faced after being in a car accident while on his way back to Ball State University during his freshman year. With his sight set on his D1 football career, Trey had to learn how to lean into h...