Agweek Podcast

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss a volatile week for grain and cattle markets on the Agweek Market Wrap on July 10, 2026. 

Farms ran by veterans who helped to keep us free. Regenerative practices spur return of birds and wildlife. Latest research findings on applying manure. A Minnesota farm celebrates 150 years.

More operators of drones and more acres are seeing applications from drones. Take a walk with alpacas. A domestic avian vaccine gains ground. Drought advancements and a growing flower business.

Host: Alec Winmill (AgWeek) Guests: Stephanie Smith (Enterprise Account Executive, DroneDeploy) and Joe McQueeney (Customer Success Manager, DroneDeploy) Episode Summary This episode explores the transformative role of agricultural drone technology. We dive into how DroneDeploy turns drone imagery into actionable "digital twins" of fields, enabling growers to make immediate, data-driven decisions...

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss weather, China, Iran and market reports on the Agweek Market Wrap for June 26, 2026. 

Controversy over Prop 12 for pork producers holds up the farm bill. Global sales of ethanol soar. A look at a farm to fork event. SDSU has a new major to get people working in dairy industry faster.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss a better week in grain markets, weather risks and tight cattle supply on the Agweek Market Wrap.

How cattle producers make money from byproducts. How far will New World Screwworm spread? A company celebrates National Dairy Month with a big donation. A high-tech boost for keeping track of cattle.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss a continued slump in grain prices on June 12 on the Agweek Market Wrap.

Crush plants provide a new local market. U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is optimistic about a new farm bill. How donated land helps expand precision livestock education. Why North Dakota land prices are flat.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss screwworm activity and what needs to happen to rebuild grain prices on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

Dust storms remind of the importance of shelterbelts. Minnesota Legislature ends session with good news for farmers. New partnership focuses on exports. Teenager works to save birds in their fields.

Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss what's going on in the agriculture market around the world on the Agweek Market Wrap on Friday, May 29.

E15 gets a boost in Congress. How to prevent the loss of top soil. Money to improve conservation practices on pastures. Learning more about Highland cattle, beyond hair and horns.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management look for confirmation from China and watch as cattle prices fall to end the week on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

GLP-1 medications mean higher demand for protein. New meat processing plant. Cool and dry conditions impact planting in South Dakota. Minnesota teacher is honored for farm lessons for kindergartners.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss major news that boosted then dropped soybean prices this month on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

U.S. House passes a farm bill. Problems with rural mail delivery cause headaches for farmers and businesses. Cool weather is getting planting off to a slower start. What's going on with beef prices.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss a volatile week that gives way to another week of major ag announcements on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

South Dakota's swine industry is growing fast. Minnesota farmers are running for the Legislature. Opinions about a proposed dairy expansion. Meet members of the newest FFA chapter in South Dakota.

Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management and Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network talk about the headlines that pushed markets higher this week.

Advice about manure as fertilizer. Staying safe this planting season. Catching up with the longtime leader of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association. Training more tax preparers on ag taxes.

Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss weather and continued headlines coming out of the Middle East on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

Corn growers see E15 as an answer to high gas prices. Cattle producers see a heyday. An expanded fertilizer facility in Iowa. South Dakota ranchers pitch in to provide hay for in wildfire areas.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the abundance of headlines that shaped grain and cattle markets this week on the Agweek Market Wrap.