North American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and Views

https://www.damianmason.com/ Businessman, Agriculturist, Author, Podcaster, Business Consultant, Speaker, Sales Coach, Teleconference Facilitator, and Spokesman - Damian Mason has been speaking and consulting for companies worldwide for over 25 years. This week Damian sits down with Chrissy Wozniak to discuss the big issues in ag, and where he thinks we’re headed. The cost of inputs, scarcity of s...

Tax changes would be potentially catastrophic for farm families, and it’s an issue that affects every American. National Cattlemen's Beef Association Senior Executive Director of Government Affairs Danielle Beck talks to Chrissy Wozniak about the developments. Last week NCBA released a letter to House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committee urging them to consider the implications that ch...

Inside Farm Life is a weekly podcast highlighting agriculture industry newsmakers, hot button industry issues, educational features, market analysis, farm equipment maintenance tips, farm and ranch lifestyle features and the best in country music in our "Back to the Country" segment. Brent Adams is the Vice President of Content Development & Programming at Farm Life Media, he’s an ex...

AgFuse is a social networking site created exclusively for farmers and the agricultural community. AgFuse provides a valuable platform to create and build industry connections, while offering unique features that allow for users to stay up-to-date on the latest innovations, research, etc. within the ag space. AgFuse founder Pat Rogers joins Chrissy Wozniak to share how AgFuse came to be, how it ha...

Gary Walker, founder of GAPS Ontario, joins Chrissy Wozniak to discuss the benefits of using biochar to remove phosphorus. GAPS Ontario bridges the gap between technology and clean water. GAPS provides a variety of services including water water treatment, phosphorus capture & recovery, and even golf course solutions. Biochar is a highly adsorbent, specially-produced charcoal with unique prope...

While the subject of barn flooring might seem cut-and-dry, the type of flooring you choose for your barn build can actually have a huge impact on your cattle’s health for years to come. Tom Woodall, President of AGRITRAC joins North American Ag’s Chrissy Wozniak to discuss the influence that your barn floor can have on overall dairy cattle herd health. AGRITRAC’s Traction Milling plays an importan...

The U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a hearing to examine urgent challenges within the beef supply chain. After hearing testimony from agriculture economists, land-grant university faculty, and cattle industry stakeholders, many members of Congress echoed the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's (NCBA) longstanding call to expand processing...

The Farm System Reform Act was introduced by Democrat Representative Ro Khanna in the House and Democratic Senator Cory Booker in the Senate. This legislation is designed to phase out large feedlots and give farmers the opportunity to transition to raising animals on pasture or to crop production. It’s supported by over 200 animal welfare, sustainable agriculture, environmental, and public health...

Technology in agriculture is growing faster than we ever imagined. Chrissy Wozniak speaks to Anna Haldewang, an incredible young ag tech entrepreneur. She graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.F.A. in Industrial Design. She founded her first company, Plan Bee which has been featured on CNN and Time magazine and received recognition by Forbes at their Agtech Summit. She is also...

On June 9, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Army announced their intent to revise the definition of “waters of the United States”. North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak had the pleasure of speaking with an expert on the matter - the Senior Director of the American Farm Bureau Federation, from Fairfax Station, Virginia - Don Parrish. The Navigable Water NWPR replace...

Nancy Vander Byl of KühlerZ joins Chrissy Wozniak to discuss why core body temperature (CBT) consistency is critical for maintaining cow health. KühlerZ offers a fully automated system to make every day feel like a consistent, cool day for your cows. Temperature swings and heatwaves cause cows to struggle, giving you big problems to deal with. You and your cows shouldn't have to suffer becaus...

After purchasing the Empire Farm Days Show in January 2020, Lee Publications had an uphill battle to deal with. This August 3-5, Empire Farm Days is back, at a new/old location near Syracuse NY. Here’s what to expect this year with Owner & VP Bruce Button. The Empire State Potato Growers held their first agricultural show in 1931. Over the years, the event became Empire Farm Days. The event is...

Kate Ziehm, President of Morning Ag Clips, joins Chrissy Wozniak to discuss the driving forces behind the news company and how it came to be. Early on in her career, Kate realized that there wasn't a place to go to stay updated on what was going on in agriculture, especially on a national level. Almost 20 years later, Morning Ag Clips now offers exactly that. Reliably there in your inbox ever...

North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with author Michele Payn. For those involved in agriculture the lies can be maddening, what’s the best way to address the narrative that’s being fed to those furthest from the farm. Michele Payn exists to stop the food bullying that is so pervasive in our culture. Known as one of North America's leading experts in connecting farm and food, she se...

North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Jordan Van Trump, founder of FarmTank. The fallout from 2020 is here, and the markets are loud and clear. Hear insight on the markets, and the impact from the supply chain with the CEO of Farm Tank Jordan Van Trump.   FarmTank is a leading social platform for producers, ranchers, traders, and investors in agriculture! FarmTank was founded in 2020...

North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak joins Dr. Jennifer Kauf and Dr. Adam Kauf of Livestock Trust and Caroline Zimmerman of Dry Creek Dairy in Martinsburg, PA to discuss safe livestock handling on dairy farms. Dry Creek Farm is a third generation family owned and operated dairy farm dedicated to providing safe and nutritious milk for consumers. Livestock Trust Institute is a place for safe kee...

North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with talks to the people behind Nutrients For Life, as they talk about their mission! Nutrients for Life exists to make ag education available for all children across North America. How will we feed the growing population? Nutrients for Life helps teachers bring this challenge into their classrooms by showing students the role soil science plays in fo...

North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Katie Schmitt, host of The Dairy Show podcast. The Dairy Show is focused on discussing topics ranging from cows to the colored shavings to cutting-edge technology while introducing a new guest during each episode to provide unique perspectives. Serving as the meeting place of the global dairy industry, World Dairy Expo brings together the latest...

North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Dr. Jennifer and Dr. Adam Kauf about safe livestock handling and their involvement with the Livestock Trust Institute. Livestock Trust Institute is a place for safe keeping: animal-care and workforce workshops. They teach safety and efficiency through learning. Their workshop subjects range from animal handling/animal care, AI and medicine to par...

North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Dr. Courtney Meyers of Texas Tech. Welcome to the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. If you are exploring the possibility of an education in the field of agricultural sciences or natural resources, we are excited about the possibility of you investigating Texas Tech University. We have programs in CASNR which prepare young me...

North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Dale Maney of Hose End Chamber. The Hose End Chamber is a hydraulic expansion chamber which protects your hydraulic machinery from this thermal expansion. Every day when your hydraulics are unhooked, thermal expansion is causing thousands of pounds of pressure to be put on your hydraulic equipment. This can cause your couplers to lock up, leaks t...

Canadian Member of Parliament Larry Maguire sat down to talk to Chrissy Wozniak about his Private Member’s Bill C-208, which has passed all three readings in the house. Bill C-208 is an Act to amend the Income Tax Act which addresses the transfer of a family farm, small business or fishing corporation. In the final reading of this bill, it received bipartisan support from 19 members of the liberal...

North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Bakur Kvezereli of Ztractor. ZTractor, the developer of the world’s first autonomous tractor and a leader in the decarbonization and yield optimization of agriculture, couples its unique software system with proven all-electric technology to simplify the future of farming worldwide. The company’s three different models, the Bearcub, Mars, and Sup...

North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Trent Loos of Loos Tales. Loos Tales features a combination of radio broadcasts and written columns dedicated to bridging the gap between rural and urban America. Saddle up and ride with Trent as he ventures cross-country and around the globe to share the amazing stories of people who bring good things to the world we live in. Meet producers, ent...

North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Brad & Ella Kauer of Merry-Water Dairy. Merry-Water Farms is a sixth generation family dairy farm located outside of Lake Geneva, WI. It has been in the same family for more than 150 years. Their mission is to provide great care to their animals and environment while creating high quality milk and beef for the consuming public. Daily, Merry-W...