Farm Broadcaster, Lorrie Boyer

Duane Stateler, president of the National Pork Producers Council, discussed the challenges of passing the Farm Bill and the impact of Proposition 12 on the pork industry. He expressed skepticism about the bill's passage by year-end, highlighting Proposition 12's cost implications and the Save Our Bacon Act as potential solutions. Statler noted that Proposition 12 has disrupted supply cha...

Nick Colglazier,  executive director of the Colorado Corn Promotion Council , discussed the recent rebranding of the United States Grains Council to the United States Grains and Bio Products Council. He highlighted the significant increase in U.S. ethanol exports, with 1 billion gallons exported in the first half of 2025 and a projected 2 billion for the year. The council's efforts are focuse...

Will Fellmeth, Chief Drone Remote Pilot at Nutrien Ag Solutions, discussed the integration of drones in agriculture. Drones enhance efficacy, access hard-to-reach areas, and reduce field invasiveness. Common applications include fungicides in Illinois and various pesticides in California. Fellmeth talks about other benefits, including increased product penetration and precise application. Future t...

Farm Rescue , a 20-year-old nonprofit organization, assists farm and ranch families in crisis by providing volunteers and equipment. The organization spends several million dollars annually to help families. Sullivan Auctioneers, led by Cody Holst, is hosting a vintage tractor auction on August 27 to support Farm Rescue. The auction will feature rare vintage tractors, including a John Deere 4230,...

Nathan Trout, co-founder of Trout Meats LLC, discussed the establishment of a USDA-inspected custom meat processing plant in Otis, Colorado. The facility will handle beef, goats, sheep, and pork, but not wild game. Trout emphasized the importance of employee safety and quality control, aiming for an August opening. The plant, located eight miles north of Otis, will employ around eight staff. Trout...

Reaction to Denver's campaign encouraging its citizens to eat less meat and more plant-based proteins in the name of protecting the climate. 

Kathleen Ruhter, a bison producer in Douglas County, Illinois, discusses her journey into bison ranching, starting in 2012. She currently manages 30 bison at her ranch and has a contract with McHenry County Conservation District for an additional 20-25 bison. Challenges include finding suitable land, managing pastures, and addressing copper deficiencies. Her operation includes breeding and meat he...

Bernt Nelson, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, discussed the U.S. beef industry's challenges, including a 74-year low in cattle numbers due to droughts and high input costs. Cattle prices are high, with all-fresh beef at $8.63 per pound, up 13% year-over-year for sirloins, and 11% for ground beef. Consumer demand remains strong, driven by preferences developed during the...

Derek Heckman, a Colorado corn farmer and Colorado Corn Promotion Council board member, discussed the recent Corn Congress in Washington, D.C., where 126 delegates and numerous association members gathered. Key topics included the election of four new board members and efforts to promote E15 fuel, which could potentially move 2 billion bushels of corn annually. Heckman emphasized the need for year...

Nutrien Ag Solutions,   Nutrient Agronomy Trial Lead, Hayley Underwood, discusses the importance of research-backed insights for growers to adopt new farming practices and technologies. She emphasizes the need for on-farm trials to validate products before market release, citing examples like Loveland-based nutritional products and fungicide applications. Underwood highlights regional-specific pro...

Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor and Vice President of Brokerage Solutions, Bryan Doherty.

Kole Kelley, an attorney at Fennemore Craig PC in Denver, discussed his background in agriculture and his focus on succession planning. He highlighted the importance of securing payments, managing water rights, and mineral rights in Colorado. Kelley shared his personal experience of transitioning his family's farm after his father's passing, emphasizing the need for open communication an...

Matt Mulch, President of the Colorado Corn Promotion Council and a member of the Trade, Transportation, and Animal Ag Action Committee with the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), discussed the current state of corn in East Central Colorado, which is looking good despite some initial concerns. Mulch highlighted the committee's focus on trade, transportation, and animal agriculture, part...

The director of Digital Agronomy at Nutrien Ag Solutions, Patrick Sanders, discussed the integration of digital agronomy to provide high-resolution recommendations for crop management. He emphasized the use of advanced technologies like soil biology tests, LIDAR data, and equipment sensors to optimize nutrient use efficiency. Sanders highlighted the importance of testing new technologies on farms...

In this two-part interview, Lorrie Boyer discusses the careers of two Northeast Colorado veterinarians, Dr. Doug Ford and Dr. Clay Carlson, as they work together to serve the area. Dr. Ford, inspired by his mentor Dr. John Palero, overcame challenges to attend CSU and has been practicing since 1979.  Dr. Carlson, mentored by Dr. Ford, aims to succeed him and shares his emotional gratitude. The evo...

Merc Pittinos is Director of Business Litigation at Fennemore Law in Denver. , discussed the importance of succession planning in agriculture, particularly in Colorado. He highlighted common disputes such as non-uniform land titling and infrastructure issues that complicate property transitions. Pittinos emphasized the emotional and financial toll of litigation, advocating for early planning to av...

Illinois Farm Bureau Scholarship winner. 

CCPC President, Matt Mulch talks about his experience at the 2025 Commodity Classic and this being National Ag Week/National Ag Day on March 19.

Today, Marc Arnusch, a Keensburg Colorado Farmer, visits with me about his new venture in growing drought tolerant barley on the plains of Northeast Colorado for New Belgium Brewing Company. He also recently won a prestigious award from Farm Journal and we talk more about that and the legacy of his farm in or conversation here today.   

Logan County Cattlewomen President, Britt Pratt highlights the work they do for the community, the beef industry, and in helping young people with their education through their scholarships. In addition, she talks about their upcoming fundraiser!

Learn more about what is in store at the 2005 Commodity Classic and some the workings that the USB has been up to in today's show. 

Get a rundown on what it is like to plan the largest commodity tethering of the year and some of the highlights from this year's Commodity Classic in Denver with CO-Chair, Rober Shaffer in today's show. 

As agriculture technology evolves, one company is leading the way in green elevator accounting integration. Gayle Lewis, president of AgTrax , explains how their Enterprise Resource Plan system works.  “We consider ourselves the owner of the data for the organization since we handle the majority of the software applications and everything flows through our billing system into our financials. About...

Kip Jacobs, Technical Services Manager at UPL, discussed his role and the company's products. UPL, the fifth largest crop protection manufacturer, focuses on innovative solutions like Intravex, a new pre-emergent corn herbicide targeting resistant amaranth species, expected to launch in 2025, primarily in the Midwest.