Agweek Podcast

Agweek reporter Noah Fish is joined by Greg Peterson, founder of Machinery Pete. Peterson talks about the early days in the '90s when the company was just getting started out of his basement in Rochester. Then he breaks down how a a surge in online auction participation, slowed manufacturing of new equipment and a low inventory of used equipment have put the farm equipment industry in an unprecede...

AgweekTV's Michelle Rook and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss how war and other factors have been factored into grain and livestock markets.

A live panel discussion titled "What questions should landowners ask when their land is in the path of pipelines?" from the 40th annual Agweek Farm Show in Rochester on March 8-9. Agweek reporter Jeff Beach leads a discussion with Peg Furshong, Jess Mazour and Dan Wahl.

A live panel discussion titled "The changing world of animal agriculture" from the 40th annual Agweek Farm Show in Rochester on March 8-9. AgweekTV's Michelle Rook talks with Dave Mensink, Shelly DePestel and Paul Brietzke.

A live panel discussion titled "Fighting Food Insecurity With Local Foods" from the 40th annual Agweek Farm Show in Rochester on March 8-9. Agweek reporter Noah Fish moderates a conversation with Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick of the Rochester City Council, Amanda Nigon-Crowley of the Village Agriculture Cooperative and Anna Oldenburg with Olmsted County Public Health Services.

AgweekTV's Michelle Rook and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management said the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to fuel volatility in the markets. In soybeans, South American weather still is a factor.

AgweekTV's Michelle Rook and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the latest movements in the markets, mostly stemming this week from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the outlook for exports from and planting in the Black Sea region.  

AgweekTV's Michelle Rook and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the volatile week brought on by Russia invading Ukraine.

Agweek reporter Noah Fish talks with Nate Schlief, a farm toy enthusiast and organizer of the Greater Grand Forks Farm Toy Show, happening March 18-19. Schlief talks about rediscovering the joy from our very first toys, how farm toy displays can spark creativity in youth, and what inspired him to bring an annual farm toy show back to Grand Forks, North Dakota.

AgweekTV's Michelle Rook and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discussed the continuing strength of soybeans, corn's follower role, wheat's tie to world news and the tight supplies of cattle and pigs.

Agweek reporter Noah Fish is joined by Tiffany Tripp, co-owner and farmer of Graise Farm, along with founder and manager of the Cannon Valley Farmers' Market. Tripp talks about the origins of the farmers market including how and why she started it, along with what it takes to keep it going.

Michelle Rook of AgweekTV asked Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management, if these market conditions continue, how high could soybeans go? On this week's Agweek Market Wrap, Martinson said if the price climbs above contract highs, he could see it climbing to $16.70 or, "and I hate to say it," even $17.

Agweek reporter Noah Fish is joined by Max Cossette, vice president of business development for 701x, a North Dakota-based company. Cossette breaks down  701x's newest solar powered and bluetooth enabled ear tag, which provides precise GPS location, activity monitoring and so much more.

Soybeans were the star for the week, with continuing cuts to South American production estimates coming from all directions. Michelle Rook and Randy Martinson discuss that and other market news on the Agweek Market Wrap.

Agweek reporter Noah Fish is joined by Melissa Wray, founder and director of Mainspring, Wray talks about her move from the Twin Cities to the rural community she grew up in, and how the organization offers programming meant to spur connections and celebrate rural arts in Houston County, Minnesota.

On this week's Agweek Market Wrap, AgweekTV's Michelle Rook said just about everything was up except feeder cattle, but soybeans were the clear leader.

Agweek reporter Noah Fish is joined by Alan Doering, senior scientist with the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute. Doering shares what it's like to work at the pilot lab for AURI in Waseca, and some of the biggest efforts the institute is working on currently including anaerobic digestion, fertilizer developments and biomass for fuel.

This week on AgweekTV, agriculture anticipates the worst as EPA rewrites the waters of the U.S. rule. We kick off our Agweek Livestock Tour at a well-known North Dakota Simmental operation. Agriculture tightens cybersecurity to protect the food supply. And farmers get updates on the latest agronomic research from the University of Minnesota. This is the audio-only version of AgweekTV. To watch the...

AgweekTV's Michelle Rook and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management talk about an up week in the grains on the Agweek Market Wrap. To watch this week's Agweek Market Wrap, visit https://www.agweek.com/business/markets/time-seems-right-for-making-some-corn-and-soybean-sales .

Agweek reporter Noah Fish is joined by Cassandra Linkenmeyer, director for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Minnesota Chapter. Linkenmeyer talks about ASIST and safeTALK workshops, offered through LivingWorks, and how they are a chance for rural residents to familiarize themselves with suicide prevention.

Coming up on AgweekTV we will discuss the Supreme Court moving on two cases important to agriculture. We will discuss the USDA releasing a handful of reports, including the final WASDE production numbers. We'll visit NDSU Extension and discuss an important program for farmers and ranchers. Finally, we'll see the ag secretary announcing China trade actions and new conservation programs. To watch th...

AgweekTV's Michelle Rook and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the South American forecast, January WASDE numbers, demand and more on the Agweek Market Wrap, sponsored by Gateway Building Systems.

Agweek reporter Noah Fish talks with Neil Dahlstrom, branded properties and heritage manager at John Deere, on his book Tractor Wars : John Deere, Henry Ford, International Harvester, and the Birth of Modern Agriculture which is being released Jan. 11.

This week on AgweekTV we will discuss President Biden rolling out a plan to increase livestock market competition and expand meat processing. We will see the ethanol margins do a 180 since the 2020 COVID meltdown and find out why. Finally, we will meet a Minnesota farm family that's been selling their high quality pork direct to consumers for more than than 20 years. To watch the show, visit https...

AgweekTV's Michelle Rook and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management talk about the big moves for the soybean market, a positive week for corn, a not-so-positive week for wheat, and struggles for livestock.