AgriTalk

For this week's Friday Free-for-all Dr. John Newton, vice president of public policy and economic analysis at American Farm Bureau Federation, joins Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and host Chip Flory to discuss the House passing a new Farm Bill, and prospects for it in the Senate, what's next in the campaign for year-round E15, the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Trump...

We welcome Ian Jefferies, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads, to AgriTalk to discuss the railroad industry, its relationship with agriculture, and immediate priorities including investments and safety. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation president Brent Johnson joins us to discuss supporting a loan repayment program for future rural veterinarians, the Farm Bill, and other IFBF prio...

Wes Davis, partner and chief agriculture economist at Meridian Agribusiness Advisors joins us to take us through the latest Ag Economist's Monthly Monitor. Then we have a Farmer Forum with Chad Leman of Illinois and Tim Recker of Iowa. Topics include the fight to keep chemicals in the tool box, E15 in Congress, costs of fertilizer and machinery and a lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

USDA Deputy Secretary Judge Stephen Vaden joins us to share details of the department reorganization announced last week, the construction of a new National Food Safety Center, and the ongoing government-wide effort to ensure fertilizer supplies. Ag policy analyst Callie Eideberg of The Vogel Group has been watching the House Rules Committee debate The Farm Bill. She joins us to share her perspect...

Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete takes us through strong sale prices from auctions this past Saturday in NC, KY, WV, MO and OK, including his Pick of the Week. Plus he'll preview an auction coming up tomorrow. Dave Delaney of Ever Ag joins us to discuss what's going on in the feeder market plus other issues in the hog industry. And Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives provides an update on...

The Friday Free-for-all featuring Jim Wiesemeyer of the video podcast Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio includes discussion on the new plan for passing year-round E15, domestic fertilizer production, USDA restructuring, Iran, winter wheat and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) joins us to talk about prospects for finally getting the new Farm Bill to the House floor, working to get year-round E15 done, the Greyhound Protection Act, fertilizer and a lot more. Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper joins us to provide a status report on E15 and break down the details of the proposed package. See omnystudio.com/liste...

Phil Flynn, energy analyst with The Price Futures Group, joins us to share his perspective on the impact of geopolitical uncertainty on the energy markets. And this week's Farmer Forum features Steve Pitstick of Illinois and Dennis Bogaards of Iowa. Topics include local conditions and planting progress, fertilizer prices, challenges of increasing demand and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D joins us to discuss trial plantings and weather impacting emergence plus a lot more. Dr. Shawn Arita, associate director at the Agricultural Risk Policy Center at North Dakota State University, joins us for a conversation about their recent study on fertilizer price projections impacted by various scenarios involving the Strait of Hormuz. And Rick Brock...

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – has a different/unusual Pick of the Week, plus he takes us through several upcoming auctions and reports on a couple prices from this past weekend. Today, Pioneer celebrates their 100th anniversary. Joining us to discuss the legacy of Henry Wallace and the innovative products and business model that has defined the company in agriculture are employ...

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley joins us this morning to discuss developments in Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz, path of getting E15 through the Senate, aid to farmers, and more. Then Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture follow up with their takes on the same subjects in the Friday Free-for-all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nebraska producer Adam Grabenstein joins us from Mexico City, Mexico from the U.S. Meat Export Federation's Red Meat Symposium. And we connect with a Trust in Food event in California where we have conversations with Jim Maxwell, CEO of AgriLand Farming Company, Mel Machado, chief ag officer at Blue Diamond Growers, and Tim DeSilva, territory manager with Valent U.S.A. Plus we have a new Soy Check...

Ethan Lane, senior vice president of government affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, joins us to discuss New World screwworm preparation, truth in labeling, the recent Oklahoma poultry ruling and more. We have a Farmer Forum with a lone producer – Casey Schuhmacher of Nebraska. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.