Digging In with Missouri Farm Bureau

The ambassador contest was a highlight of the 110th Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) annual meeting. Each year, a panel of judges selects two college students who will serve in the leadership role through the year ahead. This year, 14 young leaders competed for the opportunity, and Karson Calvin and Claire Walker earned the title. This week, we introduce you to Walker, representing the Livingston Count...

BJ Tanksley joins us on the podcast to talk about broadband access for rural Missouri, how it's been an ongoing point of emphasis for both MOFB and the state of Missouri, and how a recent summit provided key updates to leaders in the industry. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm...

This week kicks off a new monthly market update. Davin Althoff, MOFB's Director of Marketing and Commodities, delivers the latest insight on the livestock & grain markets, and details from the weekly harvest progress report. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of...

Scott Faughn, host of This Week in Missouri Politics, joins us ahead of the general election. Scott provides insight on some down-ballot elections, the MOFB PAC endorsed candidates, and his prediction for some political races. If you are a Missouri resident, listen in, and then get out and vote on Tuesday, November 5th! Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Guest: Scott F...

Spencer Tuma sits down on the latest Digging In installment to offer insight on Rails to Trails legislation and the background leading up to the private policy rights proposal. She also brings us an update on the farm bill as we head into 2025. Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Guest: Spencer Tuma, MOFB Director of National Legislative Affairs

The farm economy was a key subject during the recent Agri-Pulse Ag Outlook Summit in Kansas City. In this episode of Digging In, we here from USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer and Former Senate Ag Committee Chief Economist, John Newton who offer their perspective on the ag economy and status of the farm bill. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart de...

Joining President Hawkins on this episode of Think Big, Do Good is his long-time friend Caleb Jones. Jones has left footprints in both the Missouri and U.S. Capitols, all while staying true to his rural roots in Moniteau County, Missouri. After years of public service, he assumed his current role as CEO of the Missouri Electric Cooperatives, continuing his goal of serving rural communities and rai...

Continuing with our special election series on our podcast, President Hawkins and Senator Josh Hawley are featured on this week's episode of Digging In. Senator Hawley shares insight from his first term as U.S. Senator, as well as what he believes is at stake for rural America as we look to the future. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device...

Last week, MOFB held their annual IMPACT class tour. Members of the 2024 class had to opportunity to visit agribusinesses in the Nashville area. Three members of the class joined us on the podcast this week to review why they made the decision to be part of the cohort and their favorite parts of their time in Tennessee. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to...

Following his presentation at the annual MOFB Commodity Conference, Roger McEowen, Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University, joined us for the podcast. In this episode, he covers a variety of topics, including electronic animal identification, tax policies and the shortage of agriculture law professionals in rural areas. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Di...

As a host for RFD-TV, co-owner of Billy Bob's Texas, and former Miss Rodeo America, Pam Minick is a true icon in Western Sports. She joins us for the newest episode in our "Think Big, Do Good" series. We take a look back at her incredible life and career, from Nevada to Texas, as she navigated the rodeo, pageant and broadcasting world. Tune in to hear what advice this cowgirl has for the next gene...

Each year during the Missouri State Fair, a press conference is hosted at the MOFB building on Legislative Day. At this conference, elected leaders share their legislative updates with fairgoers and media. The legislators that spoke at the press conference this year included Governor Mike Parson, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, Senator Eric Schmitt, Congressman Jason Smith, Congressman Eric Burlis...

Scott Faughn, Host of This Week in Missouri Politics, joins us on the podcast this week to discuss the upcoming primary election. Giving his opinion on each of the MOFB PAC endorsed candidates, Scott gives us his prediction of many of the current political races. If you are a Missouri resident, be sure to listen in to this podcast, and then get out and vote on Tuesday, August 6th! Subscribe wherev...

To help kick off a two-day tour across Mid-Missouri, former senator Kurt Schaefer joined President Hawkins on the podcast. Missouri Farm Bureau’s (MOFB) Political Action Committee (PAC) endorsed Kurt Schaefer for election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District. If given the opportunity, Schaefer has plans to "Make Congress Work Again" with the understanding t...

Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore joins us on the podcast this week to provide a preview of "Summer's Best Story." The Missouri State Fair will be held August 8-18, with fun for the entire family. Make plans to attend this year's fair, and be sure to swing by the MOFB building for your $0.25 milk! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart devic...

The Department of Energy recently announced the proposed phase II of the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC). A list of preliminary, potential corridors includes the Midwest Plains, spanning 5 miles wide and 780 miles long across portions of Illinois, Indiana, Kansas and Missouri. MOFB Director of Regulatory Affairs Dan Engemann join us on the podcast this week to discuss what...

Davin Althoff, MOFB Director of Marketing and Commodities, joins us on Digging In to discuss the upcoming Missouri Farm Bureau Agritourism Conference! This year's event will be held July 14-16 in Hannibal, MO. For more information on the conference, visit https://mofb.org/event/2024-agritourism-conference/. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart de...

Gatlin Didier is an actor, producer, and rancher - born and raised in rural western Oklahoma where he learned at a young age that to keep busy you have to entertain yourself and a lot of times others. Growing up on his family's ranch that has been around since 1902, he also wants to make content that highlights that way of life - country livin'. Tune in to the newest episode of Think Big, Do Good...

This week, President Hawkins invited Sen. Lincoln Hough to join him on the podcast. Hailing from Greene County, Hough is a first-generation rancher with the hopes to become the next Missouri Lieutenant Governor. Currently serving in the Missouri Senate and chairing the Appropriations Committee, Hough has used his experience and background to deliver results. As a cattleman, father, and MOFB member...

Last Monday, the MOFB Political Action Committee (PAC) voted to endorse Andrew Bailey for a full term as Missouri’s Attorney General. Following that time, Bailey joined MOFB President Garrett Hawkins to talk about his background, history during his time as the incumbent attorney general, and his goals for the state of Missouri as he looks to the future. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to...

The passion for both agriculture and journalism were developed in Sara Wyant from a young age. Having grown up as an Iowa farm girl, she blazed her own career path, which later led to establishing a well-known news source for agriculture policy and industry updates: Agri-Pulse Communications. Listen in as Sara tells us her story and imparts her advice on remaining true to your roots. Subscribe to...

Join President Garrett Hawkins as he hosts this week's Digging In with Missouri Farm Bureau podcast, featuring special guest Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe. Together, they explore Lt. Governor Kehoe's background, his deep affection for rural Missouri and the path that led him into politics. Listen in as the MOFB PAC-endorsed gubernatorial candidate shares valuable insights on property rights, infr...

May is Beef Month! To celebrate, we sat down with MOFB member Tanner Clark, who raises cattle with his family in Douglas County. Clark shared how he got started in the beef business and gives us some insight to his current operation. He is also running for a position on the Missouri Beef Industry Council to help continue laying the groundwork for generations to come. Subscribe wherever you listen...

It's National Teacher Appreciation Week! We all have a teacher who helped shape our lives, and within the agriculture industry, it is likely that was an ag teacher. Joining us on the podcast this week are former agriculture teacher and Missouri Teach Ag Coordinator Pam Proffitt-Rowland, as well as Tiffany Rouse Kauffman, Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor at Nixa Public Schools. Subscribe whereve...

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was identified in U.S. dairy cattle for the first time in March 2024. Although a case has not been detected in Missouri, Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the implications it has on the dairy industry, and what this means for dairy producers and exhibitors moving forward. Subscribe wherever you l...