Digging In with Missouri Farm Bureau

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. Jennifer Poindexter joins the program to discuss all things Farm Safety. Kicking off September 20th Farm Safety Week is an opportunity to remind everyone to restock their first aid kits, learn about R.O.P.S, and remember to be mindful of farm equipment on the roads during harvest season. In addition to Farm Safety, Jennifer also reminds listeners about importan...

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. President Garrett Hawkins kicks off the panel discussion for the Center of Rural Energy Security earlier this month. Speaking on the importance of the center's research and how it effects rural Missouri. Also speaking at the panel is CRES director Michael Sykuta, former director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Kurt Schaefer, as well as researche...

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. We bring you the second installment of a recap to August's Commodity Conference that took place at the Missouri Farm Bureau Home Office. Wesley Tucker, a Field Specialist in Agricultural Business with the University of Missouri Extension, spoke to the crowd. Hear about his analysis of the cattle market and all of the factors that go into the ever-changing lands...

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. We bring you the first part of a recap to August's Commodity Conference that takes place at the Missouri Farm Bureau Home Office. Ben Brown, a Senior Research Associate and Extension Agricultural Economist with Missouri Extension spoke to the crowd. Hear about the weather patterns they've been monitoring and what this means for farmers and ranchers on a global...

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. We are joined by the newest member of the Farm Bureau Legislative Team, Theo Rieckhoff. Theo has a long history in Agriculture and Farm Bureau before joining the team as the Director of Market Development and Commodities. From showing cattle at the Pettis County Fair to his recent term on the YFNR committee, listen as he shares his experiences and expectations...

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. President Garrett Hawkins joins again to host another former MOFB President, Charlie Kruse. Further discussing Farm Bureau's stance on Amendment 1 and Amendment 4 for the upcoming August election. A YES vote on Amendment 1 continues Missouri’s existing one-tenth-of-one percent sales tax that funds state parks and historic sites, as well as critical soil and wat...

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB, President Garrett Hawkins joins to host former President Blake Hurst to discuss Farm Bureau's stance on Amendment 1 and Amendment 4 for the upcoming August election. A YES vote on Amendment 1 continues Missouri’s existing one-tenth-of-one percent sales tax that funds state parks and historic sites, as well as critical soil and water conservation programs for an...

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB, Jim Plassmeyer joins the program talking all things Amendment 1. As the Director of the Soil and Water Conservation Program Jim has a front row seat to the impact of the Parks, Soils, and Water Tax. The program's main responsibility is to assist the soil and water conservation district in each of Missouri’s 114 counties as they promote voluntary soil and water...

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB, Matt Moreland joins the show to talk about his farm and all things Agri-tourism conference. The 2026 Missouri Agri-tourism conference will be held July 12-14 in Hermann, Mo. The annual gathering provides a wealth of information for those currently engaged in Agri-tourism or curious about getting started. Matt Moreland, owner of Red Barn Ranch near Harrisonville...

As the deadline to apply for MOFB’s 2026 mini-grants draws near, we visit with Lockwood teacher Megan Allison. After attending the National Ag in the Classroom conference, Allison found a wealth of inspiration for agriculture lessons. She applied for the mini-grant program and received funds to help bring some of those ideas to life. She shares those success stories and some of her goals for the f...

Today on the Digging in Podcast, Roger McEowen returns! A Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University, as well as being a frequent mainstay on farm radio nationwide. Roger joins the show today to speak about all things Supreme court cases and how these will effect farmers and ranchers across the state Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly...

Today on the Digging in Podcast. We’re joined by The Farm CPA, Paul Neiffer. The April 15th Tax Day has come and gone, but as deadlines and farm tax codes change, it’s a year-round task for farmers and ranchers. Today Neiffer provides and update on the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), an increase in base acres, and changes to payment limits through the Farm Service Agency. You can foll...

Today on the Digging in Podcast. During the 2026 MOFB D.C. Legislative Fly-in, President Garrett Hawkins hosted a fireside chat with Richard Fordyce, USDA Undersecretary for Farm production and Conservation, and Brooke Appleton, the USDA Deputy Undersecretary for Farm Production and Constervation. Note: The trio accepted questions from the audience but the audio was poor, so most questions have be...

On this week’s Digging In, it’s a highlight from the MOFB Legislative Briefing. President Garrett Hawkins sits down with Kurt Schaefer, Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. In this casual conversation the pair discuss a wide range of issues important to Missouri farmers and ranchers, including the upcoming vote to renew the Parks, Soils & Water sales tax. The one-tenth-of-one-...

Today on the Digging in Podcast we’re joined by Jennifer Poindexter, MOFB’s Director of Promotion & Education. Spring is a busy time on the farm, but it also kicks off several P&E activities, starting with the annual Thank a Farmer Week. Jennifer discusses some of the upcoming events, opportunities to participate and reminds us, mini-grant applications for Missouri teachers are available now! Subs...

Regenerative Ag in the MAHA era: An in-depth conversation about regenerative agriculture featuring: MOFB member Ryan Britt, Shelby Myers with Farm Credit, Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, President of Field to Market, and panel moderator Samantha Ayoub, Economist, AFBF. This week’s Digging In Podcast is focused on regenerative agriculture. The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is driving online co...

On this week’s Digging In, it’s the legislative panel from the AFBF Convention. AFBF President Zippy Duvall moderates the conversation featuring the ‘corner four’ of the Senate & House Agriculture committees as they discuss the ag economy and their focus for the new year. One thing to note, this session was recorded prior to President Trump signing the Whole Milk for Healthy kids Act, which has si...

Today on the Digging in Podcast, we begin highlighting some of the speakers at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Convention. Starting with none other than USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. Here are her remarks from the general session earlier this week. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Jacob King,...

Today on the Digging in Podcast, MOFB President Garrett Hawkins joins the program. With the start of 2026, it’s “New Year, New Opportunities.” We're highlighting the upcoming AFBF annual meeting in Anaheim. As well as breaking down MOFB’s key priorities for the year ahead, from the federal level down to the ballot box. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to y...

Returning for part 2! Roger McEowen, Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University, we continue from last week with Roger's list of top tax and legal issues for the year of 2025. Including the One Big Beautiful Bill, EPA programs, WOTUS, and much more. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host:...

Today on the Digging in Podcast, Roger McEowen returns to the show! A Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University, we are talking all things taxes and tariffs for 2026. As well as a legal roadmap for what may be on the horizon, and we start with Roger's list of top tax and legal issues for 2025. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to you...

Today on the Digging in Podcast. We are joined by Laura Campbell, a Conservation & Regulatory Specialist for the Michigan Farm Bureau. Laura recently joined Missouri Farm Bureau at our Annual Meeting to talk about PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ and how Michigan is addressing the challenge alongside the Michigan Farm Bureau. She joins us to highlight these conversations and detail the significant challen...

Today on the Digging in Podcast. Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President catches up with Ed Elfmann with the American Bankers Association. In November, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting held their annual meeting in Kansas City. Part of the annual event is Trade Talk, a trade show of commercial and non-profit groups across the ag industry. This year, MOFB President Garrett Hawkins attended the...

Today on the Digging in Podcast. We’re joined by Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn, who talks about the recent Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture. She also talks about the Dairy Grant Program, and issues a reminder that the application window is closing soon! The program can provide recipients up to $40,000 for infrastructure improvements. To apply visit, Agriculture.mo.gov/a...

Today on the Digging in Podcast. Meet TaylorAnn Washburn, MOFB’s new Director of Marketing & Commodities. The northwest Missouri native has had a great career leading up to serving on the MOFB team. Members will see her at the annual meeting, and they’ll have more time to visit with her, and hear her expertise during the MOFB Winter Educational Series. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to...