Unscripted

As freshly signed executive orders fly with break-neck speed from the pen of newly seated President Donald Trump, Tyne and Clinton turn to Washington insider Jim Wiesemeyer for insights. The “D.C. O.G.” has been covering ag politics for 50 years and has plenty to say about what the news-packed week could mean to the country. From tariffs to immigration to cabinet approval hearings, Jim...

Canada has been making news lately in the U.S., between feisty trade talks and the surprising announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that he will resign. For an ag insider’s take on these events and more, Tyne and Clinton talk with Shaun Haney from RealAgriculture, Canada’s leading national agriculture publication, on this episode of Unscripted. The lively and often hilarious co...

To wrap up the year and look forward to 2025, Greg Henderson (AKA Machinery Pete) joins Tyne and Clinton on this episode of Unscripted. No one knows more about the world of ag equipment than Greg, and he peers into his crystal ball to predict that the new year could be a very good time to buy late model used machinery. While equipment manufacturers and dealers have suffered through a tumultuous ye...

For our first ever live Unscripted, Tyne and Clinton are in Las Vegas for the MILK Business Conference, where they welcome guest Annaliese Wegner and her husband, Tom, to the podcast. Better known on social media as Modern Day Farm Chick, Annaliese has built a huge following by connecting agriculture with consumers through her sincere and often very funny reports about life on the family’s W...

As the ag industry prepares for a new administration in Washington, hosts Tyne and Clinton have plenty of questions for their guest, Arlan Suderman chief commodities economist for StoneX, a financial services provider for global markets. From tariffs to trade, ag recession to positive indicators, Suderman offers expert insights on what to expect in the coming year — and how quickly to expect...

With the election now in the rearview mirror, Washington D.C. ag economist John Newton joins Tyne and Clinton on Unscripted to talk about the road ahead for ag producers. And despite some tough challenges, he’s optimistic about a turnaround for the industry. New policies from the next administration, a new Farm Bill and new trade opportunities can provide welcome relief for producers and their rur...

Washington insider Jim Wiesemeyer fills the guest’s chair on this episode of Unscripted to share what he’s hearing about the upcoming presidential election. Agriculture’s D.C. O.G. offers plenty of insight into key topics such as the impact of early voting and how the next administration can help or hurt the production ag industry. He also has some thoughts on tariffs, tax credits and leveling the...

With harvest in full swing, Tyne and Clinton welcome agronomic expert Ken Ferrie, who they dub The Wizard of Yield and The Crop King. He explains what he’s seeing in the fields of Illinois, where forecasts call for record-breaking corn and soybean yields despite late-summer drought and the largest infestation of corn aphids that he’s dealt with in his career. But while so far the harvest has gone...

As corn and soybean growers get ready for harvest, they’re counting on high yields, given optimistic forecasts from the USDA and the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. But will a hot and very dry final month of the season have an impact? On this episode of Unscripted, Tyne and Clinton talk to well-traveled and highly respected field agronomist Missy Bauer, who offers plenty of insights about what to expect. Un...

As the presidential race heats up, long-time Washington D.C. insider Jim Wiesemeyer joins hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths on this episode of Unscripted to offer surprising insights about both candidates. Taking an ag’s eye view, he speculates on which candidate would be better for farmers and ranchers, especially when it comes to trade, taxes and environmental regulations. Unscripted is a...

With forecasts calling for record-breaking corn and soybean yields this year, it’s time for scouts on the annual Pro Farmer Crop Tour to hit the fields to gather first-hand data. And who better to talk about what we can expect to learn than the King of Crop Tour himself, Brian Grete? He’s this episode’s special guest on Unscripted. During the four-day, seven-state tour, scouts visit more than 2,00...

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On this episode of Unscripted, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths are joined by long-time political analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, who provides fascinating insider insights into a very busy week in the presidential race. From pressure within the Democratic party to remove incumbent Joe Biden to the assassination attempt on Republican candidate Donald Trump to a wild but well-organized Republican Nat...

Eric Snodgrass, Science Fellow and Principal Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions, joins hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths on this week's episode of Unscripted. Discussing recent weather events, Snodgrass sheds light on Hurricane Beryl's beneficial rain for the eastern corn belt as well as the devastating impact of a major hailstorm on Nebraska's crops. He dives into the unique weat...

AgriTalk’s Chip Flory and Davis Michaelsen join Unscripted’s host Clinton Griffiths while co-host Tyne Morgan enjoys a much deserved vacation. The trio keep the conversation lively, discussing the controversial carbon capture pipeline and the equally divisive presidential debate. Far less divided is the farm community, which has shown its usual all-for-one spirit while battling floods in Iowa and...

With a presidential debate looming next week, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths invite "ag’s O.G. in D.C.", Jim Wiesemeyer, back to the show. A regular guest on Pro Farmer and AgriTalk, Jim offers plenty of hot takes on the presidential debate as well as on the ever-delayed farm bill, the prospect of a new pandemic and the upcoming Olympics. Tyne and Clinton chime in on a few scary trends, i...

On this Father’s Day episode, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths welcome a special guest — Tyne’s husband, James. He knows a lot about ag through his job at Simplot Grower Solutions, but his main goal here is defending himself. Regular viewers know that Tyne occasionally mentions her frustrations with hubby, who now can tell his side of things in what becomes a hilarious discussion. Known in...

Giant, flying spiders? Soybean fraud? Heartland serial killers? Airplane stink bombs? Farm Journal writer and rural raconteur par excellence Chris Bennett joins Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths to swap stories both professional and personal — stories that make you want to say (as the Gen Zers do), “What the Sigma?” Unscripted is a show where scripts take a back seat. Tyne and Clinton put down the...

How did a mild-mannered accountant living in Rochester, MN, become the most trusted voice in the world of used agriculture equipment? Well-known in that world as Machinery Pete, Greg Peterson candidly explores his nearly 35-year career in this episode of Unscripted. He also dives into the pandemic’s substantial impact on equipment auctions, rising prices and even does his impression of baseball an...

Is anyone plugged deeper into the world of agriculture than AgriTalk’s host Chip Flory? From behind the mic on his popular radio show, he’s been a “must hear” sage of all things ag for years. In episode three of Unscripted, Chip sounds off on topics ranging from Farm Bill politics to his love for fishing to his all-time favorite concert to how he cooks his award-winning (literally) chicken wings....

Few writers covering the agricultural industry and rural America today can tell a story quite like Chris Bennett, a senior writer at Farm Journal magazine. Bennett has an uncanny ability to uncover unique and compelling stories, ranging from Ponzi schemes and "antler madness" to pig motels and lawsuits against the federal government. In this episode, he offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into his...

This week on Unscripted, we chat with Capitol Hill veteran Jim Wiesemeyer. Jim gives us an insider's perspective on all things Washington, discussing everything from the upcoming presidential election to the importance of the next farm bill. We also dive into topics like solar leasing rates, the expansion of Buc-ee's gas stations, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.