AgriTalk

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us to discuss his Pick of the Week along with other auctions, including some coming up. Former U.N. Ambassador for Food and Agriculture Kip Tom is an Indiana farmer and he talks about the issues with the MAHA report threatening important tools for farmers to combat disease, pests, and weeds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Free-for-all with policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney is back. Topics include MAHA, tariffs, China, India, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Representative Frank Lucas (OK-03) joins us to discuss reconciliation and farm bills, plus share perspective on the MAHA report. We welcome back Dr. Lee Schulz, chief economist at EverAg, for a conversation on livestock markets and cycles. Plus USB CEO Lucas Lentsch joins us for a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we have a conversation with Ted Matthews of farmcounseling.org who shares tips on helping ourselves and others who might be struggling with their emotional well-being. It is also time for the Farmer Forum and we have Dennis Bogaards of Iowa and Kevin Paap of Minnesota join us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking Barriers with R&D features Randy Dowdy this time while David Hula is participating in a crop tour event. Randy talks about visiting operations and the things he recommends to farmers during this phase of the planting/growing season. Richard Gupton is a senior vice president at the Ag Retailers Association. He joins us to talk about the MAHA report and explain the importance of certain tools for farmers to use to produce crops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a report from Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – on the auctions for used equipment he’s been watching plus Kenny Hartman, Jr., president of the NCGA, shares reaction to the MAHA report and budget reconciliation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Friday Free-for-all features policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and Tyson Redpath from The Russell Group. Topics include reactions to the MAHA report, House passage of the "Big, Beautiful Bill", potential 50% tariffs on the EU, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have former NCGA CEO Jon Doggett, now principal of Camas Creek Consulting, join us to talk about various issues affecting U.S. agriculture, including trade and MAHA, plus Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, talks about the continuing campaign to increase access to biofuels, including recent victories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With concerns in U.S. agriculture increasing as we get closer to the release of an initial "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) report, we check in with policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer who shares what he's been hearing. We also talk about this situation in the Farmer Forum featuring A.S.A. president Caleb Ragland of Kentucky and Steve Pitstick of Illinois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a special State of the Dairy Industry program featuring Farm Journal's Milk editor Karen Bohnert and Phil Plourd, head of market intelligence at EverAg. Plus William Loux of the National Milk Producers Federation also shares his knowledge on dairy, including exports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have an update on auction action from Greg Peterson, a.k.a. Machinery Pete. Then we welcome Dan Basse of AgResource Company from London to share perspective on important issues affecting agriculture, and we get some info from Alex Dunn of CropLife America on what farmers can do if tools to combat weeds and pests are threatened by the up-coming MAHA report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Free-for-all features ag policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney and they talk with Chip and Davis about budget reconciliation and tax package, RVOs, trade deals, Brazilian company Marfrig acquires BRF, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen joins us to discuss the budget reconciliation and extension of 45Z as it applies to biodiesel, renewable diesel, and SAF plus the RVO timeline. National Corn Growers Association president Kenny Hartman, Jr. is busy planting but he takes some time out of his day to discuss biofuels issues, trade, 45Z, HFCS and more. Plus, United Soybean Board director Tony Mellenthin joins us for a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Neiffer – The Farm CPA – joins us to discuss details of the budget reconciliation bill, including tax extenders, 45Z, ARC expansion, SNAP changes and more. This week's Farmer Forum features Tim Burrack of Iowa and Matt Splitter of Kansas. Topics include planting progress, dealing with the pressures of maintaining an ag operation, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D, including planting and crop updates, and some tips for this stage of production. National Cattlemen's Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall joins us to detail the issue with New World Screwworm in Mexico and USDA's decision to close the border, plus steps taken to prevent and control this pest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we have a conversation with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Greg Peterson, also known as Machinery Pete.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for the Friday Free-for-all with panelists Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and ag policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer. Topics include budget reconciliation and the Farm Bill, HHS Secretary Kennedy and USDA Secretary Rollins, India vs. Pakistan, trade deals and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Davis Michaelsen has a conversation with Josh Linville of StoneX Group about concerns and challenges with inputs as trade issues get sorted out. And we welcome Colton Lacina, vice president of real estate at Farmers National Company, to share his perspective on land values.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jim Mintert, professor emeritus at Purdue University, joins us to talk about the latest Ag Economy Barometer which sees an uptick in optimism among participating farmers. Our Farmer Forum features Chad Leman of Illinois and Bill Flory of Idaho.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LaSalle Economics president Dr. Vince Malanga joins us to discuss the delicate balance between tariffs and trade, interest rates and inflation, and President Trump's proposed budget. Dan Halstrom is the president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation and he talks about the challenges he's seeing with tariffs and trade partners, including Mexico.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete join us to talk about his vintage Pick of the Week plus several other interesting auctions to report. Tom Sell of Combest Sell & Associates shares his perspective on President Trump's first 100 days including key cabinet members like USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Friday Free-for-all with panelists Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio and ag policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer includes discussion on the Canadian elections, budget reconciliation, U.S. agreement with Ukraine, increase in non-farm payrolls, tariffs and trade and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (SD-At Large) joins us to discuss the dropping of charges by the U.S. Government against the Maude Family in a land dispute, the situation with the CO2 pipeline, renewing tax cuts and more. Bob Elliott is a co-founder plus CEO and CIO of Unlimited Funds. He joins us to share perspective on the economy, including the reduction in GDP. And we have another important Growing Matters Be Sure message from Patsy Laird of Syngenta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant Gardner is an Assistant Extension Professor, Grains at the University of Kentucky and he joins us to discuss the latest Ag Economist's Monthly Monitor. We get planting progress reports from Rock Katschnig of Illinois and Bob Hemesath of Iowa in this week's Farmer Forum, plus discuss their thoughts on policy and trade issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking Barriers with R&D is back with Randy Dowdy and David Hula. And we talk about the status and goals of the biofuels industry with Grant Kimberley, executive director of the Iowa Biodiesel Board, and Brad Wilson, general manager at Western Iowa Energy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete joins us to discuss his Pick of the Week out of Mount Pleasant, PA. He also reports on several other recent and future auctions of used machinery equipment. With more threatening weather moving across the Midwest we have an extended conversation with Bret Walts from BAMWX. And we talk with Ethan Lane, vice president of government affairs at NCBA, about efforts in the United States and Mexico to control New World screwworm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ag policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney join Chip and Davis on the Friday Free-for-all to discuss China and tariffs, India, pipeline projects, the Farm Bill, Canada's upcoming election and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troy Bredenkamp, is senior vice president of government and public affairs at the Renewable Fuels Association and he joins us to updates on several fronts, including progress on year-round E15 and status of RVOs. Andy Shissler of S&W Trading answers the question does China need the U.S. more than the U.S. needs China? And we have a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in, featuring Ed Lammers who grows soybeans and serves on USB's executive committee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Ferrie of Crop-Tech Consulting joins us to share some early spring planting and machine maintenance tips, plus what he's seeing in his region, and a few do's and don'ts. Then we have a Farmer Forum with Randy Urmacher of Nebraska and Scott McGregor of Iowa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ernie Goss is the Jack MacAllister Chair in Regional Economics at Creighton University's Heider College of Business and he joins us to discuss their latest Rural Mainstreet Index which canvasses non-urban bank leaders on the state of rural economy. We welcome Henry Arrowood, CEO at farmshare, to describe this venture which provides a meat-marketing option for processors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete's Pick of the Week is blue this time. He also reports on auction prices in three other states. Darren Hudson of Texas Tech University joins us to discuss several issues, including challenging times for cotton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Good Friday holiday we have a new Friday Free-for-all featuring ag policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney. Topics include trade, tax cuts plus ag bills in Washington, Bayer making glyphosate, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Cattlemen's Association president Justin Tupper talks about the Meat and Poultry Special Investigators Act of 2025, USCA's thoughts on the trade/tariff issues, and more. Matt Clark is senior rural economic analyst at Terrain and he puts many issues concerning world trade into perspective – including population/demand potential from BRICS+ nations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with Aaron Wilson, assistant professor – ag weather and climate field specialist at the Ohio State University, for a look at weather around the midwest and how it is affecting farmers. Then this week's Farmer Forum features Ryan Bivens of Kentucky and Scott Henry of Illinois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Glauber is an emeritus fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute and former USDA chief economist. He joins us to share his insights on navigating tariffs and challenges for trade, ag economy and the Farm Bill. And it's Tax Day...the ever-dependable Farm CPA, Paul Neiffer, provides some late hour advice for operations, plus shares what he knows about the Tax Bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – shares info on recent auction prices, including his Pick of the Week. We chat with Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw about the industry push for guidance on 45z clean fuel production credits plus the continuing drive for year-round E15.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joins us to discuss her first 50 days leading USDA, tariff and trade policies that affect American agriculture, potential relocation of USDA facilities throughout the country and more. Then our Friday Free-for-all with ag policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAg Radio's Shaun Haney includes discussion of President Trump's strategy with tariffs – especially regarding China, the Farm Bill/Budget Reconciliation, immigration and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois soybean farmer and American Soybean Association board member Ryan Frieders talks about the recent study commissioned by ASA in response to HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr. possibly limiting or banning seed oils. Phil Flynn is an energy market analyst at The PRICE Futures Group and he joins us to share perspective on the overall strategy of President Trumps shift in tariffs, particularly with regards to China. We have a Be Sure message from Anna Howell of Gowan. And there's a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in with guest Matt Chapman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bi-partisan letter from U.S. Senators was sent to EPA urging the agency to raise RFS volumes. Paul Winters, director, public affairs and federal communications for Clean Fuels Alliance America, joins us to discuss the details. This week's Farmer Forum features Tim Burrack of Iowa and Sherman Newlin of Illinois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this AgriTalk conversation with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D we talk about the early days of planting and using fertilizer. LaSalle Economics president Dr. Vince Malanga joins us too discuss the tariffs, trade, the Federal Reserve and interest rates, and the roles they're playing in the current economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa explains his approach to reclaiming some powers for Congress to create new tariffs, plus we discuss financial aid to farmers, the new Farm Bill, year-round E15 and more. Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us to share his Pick of the Week and review notable sales of used equipment at recent auctions around the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The week provided plenty of topics to discuss for the Friday Free-for-all this morning. Jim Wiesemeyer, RealAg Radio's Shaun Haney, and Davis Michaelsen discussed the tariffs, of course. Other topics included the tax bill, budget reconciliation, the Farm Bill, biofuel issues and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCGA president Kenneth Hartman, Jr. talks about his testimony yesterday before the International Trade Commission on the importance of 2,4-D for growers. He also shares initial reaction to the reciprocal tariffs announced by President Trump yesterday. Missy Bauer of B&M Crop Consulting joins us to share some pre-planting prep advice, including details on planter set-up, what to watch for with emergence, treated seeds and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ag Economy Barometer dipped 12 points and Professor Emeritus Dr. Jim Mintert joins us to review the survey of participating producers. This week's Farmer Forum features Glen Newcomer of Ohio and Chase Dewitz of North Dakota. They share their thoughts on tariffs, USDA plantings report, local seed sales and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Snodgrass is principal atmospheric scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions. He joins us to discuss the weather outlook, especially with rain, as planting season gets underway. Professor Glynn Tonsor is with the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University. He shares data and trends seen from the latest Monthly Meat Demand Monitor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – shares his Pick of the Week and talks about his new podcast episode which features a fascinating story that combines farming with Major League Baseball. Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper joins us to discuss year round E15, status of SREs, RVOs and the priority list for RFA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Free-for-all with panelists Jim Wiesemeyer, RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney, and Davis Michaelsen discuss trade partners and tariffs, fines levied at Chinese ships docking at U.S. ports, Farm Bill status and budget reconciliation and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cody Bills is director of U.S. Market Advisory & Brokerage at Farmer's Business Network and he joins us to share FBN's Planting Intentions Report, which was released today. You could say Mike Koehne is an Indiana soybean farmer who shows up. He serves on many soy organizations, and was recently in Washington, D.C. to testify before the U.S. Trade Representative's public hearing on "Section 301" and its potential ramifications for trade, including soy. We begin this year's important Be Sure! Stewardship Campaign for Growing Matters with Nick Tinsley of BASF. And we have a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in with USB chair Philip Good and CEO Lucas Lentsch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa joins us to discuss her efforts to have National Women in Agriculture Day adopted by the Senate, plus her thoughts on DOGE, EPA, tariffs and trade and more. Then we have a phenomenal Farmer Forum with Ambassador Kip Tom of Indiana and NCGA First Vice President Jed Bower of Ohio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D join us to discuss near-term plans for their operations. Farm CPA Paul Neiffer explains some of the details of the new $10 billion transfer to ECAP funding. And NCGA chief economist Krista Swanson shares results of the latest Ag Economist's Monthly Monitor plus a study on the potential impacts on corn exports from levying fines on Chinese ships docking at U.S. ports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iowa's U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley joins us to discuss year-round E15, free and fair trade vs. tariffs, and potential aid for farmers from a trade war. Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – gives us his Pick of the Weeks and talks food as well as used farm equipment. The Packer's editorial director Jennifer Strailey shares info on vertical farming ag tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.