AgriTalk

Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D join us to share what they've learned during this year and what they're seeing, particularly with diseased corn crop. Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper takes us through a recent study showing the economical benefits of E15. And Josh Liinviille, vice president of fertilizer at the StoneX Group, talks about what he's seeing with fertlizer demand, production, and prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joins us to discuss prospects for biofuels, spending bills, farm finance, and share his thoughts on the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – shares an update that is focused on heavy equipment, except for his Pick of the Week (spoiler alert: it's a skid steer). He also reports on his trip last week for Elkader, Iowa for a Century of Caterpillar event and previews a couple auctions happening this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin with a conversation with Farm Journal’s Chris Bennett who reports on the meeting in Arkansas of producers demanding fundamental changes in commodity prices and input costs. Then again policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives joins Chip and Davis for the Friday Free-for-all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Glenn, director of government affairs at American Farm Bureau Federation, joins us to discuss AFBF's response to the recent MAHA report "Making Our Children Healthy Again Strategy." Jay Theiler, executive vice president for corporate affairs at Agri Beef, and Josh Maschhoff, president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association, join us from South Korea while on a U.S. Meat Export Federation campaign to promote U.S. beef and pork. National Sorghum Producers chair Amy France joins us to describe the crisis sorghum producers are struggling with right now and what they need to face these challenges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Mark Kern of San Diego State University joins us to discuss his reaction to the MAHA report released yesterday concerning children's health. Then we have a Farmer Forum with Tim Burrack of Iowa and Rock Katschnig of Illinois about the economic struggles of farming today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have Dr. Vince Malanga of LaSalle Economics share his perspective on what the Federal Reserve might do after the FOMC meeting and Pat Westhoff of FAPRI/University of Missouri talks about the recent report on how the "One Big Beautiful Bill" may affect U.S. agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete's Pick of the Week is green and made a Top 20 list plus he previews several auctions occurring on Sept. 9th and shares price trends information on the 2nd hand market. We check in with Alison Robertson, Iowa State University extension field crops pathologist about disease issues and what to look for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Friday Free-for-all features ag policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspective and RealAg Radio's Shaun Haney. Topics include WSJ editorial on E15, USTR trade meeting on Brazil, RFK Jr. in Senate hearing on CDC, recent jobs report, breaking news and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Houser, digital agriculture extension specialist at Iowa State University, joined us to discuss his recent article "Combining in a Year with heavy Southern Rust and Leaf Diseases." Chris Bliley is senior vice president of regulatory affairs at Growth Energy. He joined us to discuss his testimony against Brazil for unfair trade practices involving U.S. ethanol and U.S. agriculture at a USTR hearing. NCGA president Kenny Hartman, Jr. also testified in that USTR hearing, and he shares his message with us as well. Plus, we have a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in featuring a conversation with Robb Ewoldt, a third-year director at the United Soybean Board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jim Mintert, professor emeritus at Purdue University, takes us through the results of the latest Ag Economy Barometer. Ryan Bivens of Kentucky and Caleb Hamer of Iowa join this week's Farmer Forum to share challenges and concerns with crops/harvest potential and what they're thinking about for the remainder of 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D joins us from the combine for a conversation on crops including using fungicides. And Bret Walts of BAMWX.com joins us for an extended weather report that includes unseasonably cooler temperatures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Labor Day holiday and Davis Michaelsen has conversations with Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete, Paul Schadegg of Farmers National Company, and Phil Flynn of The Price Futures Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture returns to moderate this week's Friday Free-for-all with policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Iowa soybean farmer April Hemmes. Topics include ag banks, sustainable aviation fuel, trade wars and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Michelle Rook talks with Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management about the delicate situation with U.S. soybeans without China as a buyer. Plus we have Dr. Scott Irwin, agricultural economist at the University of Illinois, and The Scoop's Margy Eckelkamp talks about the dangers of "revenge" herbicide applications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we have Paul Neiffer – The Farm CPA – hosting AgriTalk and the timing is perfect as his guest is USDA Deputy Under Secretary Brooke Appleton and she provides important information on the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). Then we have a Farmer Forum with Michelle Jones of Montana and Iowa State Representative Chad Ingels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are joined by the Sustainable Ranchers Tour currently on-location in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania at the Maple Valley Cattle Company. Our guests are Andy Lyon of Trust in Beef, Mike and Amanda Butterfield of the Maple Valley Cattle Company, and Ryan Dierking of EarthOptics. Visit TrustInBeef.com for more information about this event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – talks about his Pick of the Week, which is 50 years old, and he reviews some other recent auctions with record sales prices plus previews a consignment auction to be held this Saturday. Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek shares perspective on the importance of China as a customer for U.S. soybeans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture moderates this week's Friday Free-for-all with panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspective and Tom Sell of Combest Sell & Associates. Topics include trade with India, challenging times for farmers, breaking news out of Canada, and the EPA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day Four of Pro Farmer Crop Tour and we're getting close to the finish line. East leg director Lane Akre and west leg director Chip Flory check in with updates plus Emily Carolan joins us before she has to wrap up data collection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Farmer Crop Tour Day Three and we catch up with Lane Akre on the eastern leg and Chip Flory on the west leg plus Emily Carolan with updated facts and figures. Plus we have a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in featuring a conversation with Susan Watkins, a USB director.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Farmer Crop Tour Day Two and we get updates from Lane Akre on the East Leg and Chip Flory on the West Leg with special guest David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D. Plus Emily Carolan shares some perspective on what she's seeing compared to previous years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Day One of Pro Farmer's Crop Tour and we get early updates from Lane Akre and Chip Flory plus a report on how the data is collected and used from Emily Carolan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Free-for-all featuring Chip and Davis plus Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Topics include USDA crop estimates, a "pro farmer" EPA, trade and tariffs update and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Neiffer – The Farm CPA – talks about PLC payment estimates, strength of farm financing, portability election and more. Dr. Mark Kern of San Diego State University shares details about his review of the MAHA report. Jack Lavers is a California rancher and has been on our Farmer Forum. He joins us today to discuss the water distribution issue in California.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Ag Economist's Monthly Monitor has been released and we have Professor Emeritus Carl Zulauf from OSU's Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics join us to share his perspective on the results. This week's Farmer Forum is with Luke Lauritsen of Nebraska and Nick Ehlers of Iowa. Topics include crop progress reports and the EPA announcement that relates to DEF.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Glynn Tonsor is with the department of agricultural economics at Kansas State University and he joins us to talk about the latest Meat Demand Monitor. Then we get a report of a crop tour in Illinois/Iowa from Jerry Gidel of Midland Research and Jack Scoville of The Price Futures Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson, better-known to some as Machinery Pete, joins us from the road as he prepared to record a live auction for his television show. His Pick of the Week and recent/upcoming auctions are here. Karen Braun of Zaner Ag Hedge shares perspective ahead of USDA's crop production report released tomorrow. And Alison Robertson, extension field crops pathologist at Iowa State University, discusses crop disease issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip led another jam-packed Free-for-All, starting with assessment of the first 200 days of Trump 2.0 and the first 20 years of the Renewable Fuel Standard. Trade issues dominated the news flow again this week. And we discussed next-week's headlines - USDA Reports and the MAHA Commission plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Tupper from the U.S. Cattlemen's Association on several cattle issues from a smoking-hot cash market to USDA's efforts to control screwworm. Dr. Michael Cordonnier delivered his thoughts on corn and soybean yields. Tony Klemm, CEO Enko, on AI-driven herbicide development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Emeritus Jim Mintert with perspective and insights into the Purdue University Center for Commercial Ag's Monthly Ag Economy Barometer. Chip led the Farmer Forum with Brent Judish from Iowa and Jay Myers from North Dakota. Crop reports and crop-protection efforts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Greg Peterson, Machinery Pete with a story about a lottery winner and a pair of 4440's. Dan Basse from AgResource Company with a breakdown of the key issues facing markets this week. Ryan LeGrand, president and CEO of the newly names U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council. And the weather outlook from Bret Walts, bamwx.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for the Friday Free-for-all with policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney. Topics include updates on trade, Farm Bill, tariffs, economy, EPA's plan to rescind "Endangerment Finding" and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Grill is the senior director of Congressional relations for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). He joined us to discuss the situation with Prop 12. Tanner Ehmke is Lead Economist for Grains and Oilseeds in CoBank's Knowledge Exchange research division and he weighs both sides of the Federal Reserve not lowering interest rates plus talks about the status of ag banks. And we have the second part of the conversation with USB Chair Philip Good and USB Treasurer Matt Gast on this episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get an update on some tax and relief policies from The Farm CPA, Paul Neiffer, including qualifying for SDRP and ag-specific provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Our Farmer Forum this week features Ryan Wagner of South Dakota and Mike Berdo of Iowa. Topics include how spring calving went, marketing, and EPA's announced rescission of endangerment finding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper joins us to discuss trade deals and potential impact on energy markets – particularly ethanol, plus updates on E15 and sustainable aviation fuel, and EPA plans regarding climate change. And Lance Honig of USDA-NASS talks about August crop production survey results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete is traveling to cover an auction but he joins us from the road to talk about his Pick of the Week, which this time is yet to be sold, plus he reports on recent auction sales and previews upcoming auctions. And we have a time-sensitive conversation with Bret Walts of BAMWX as threatening weather is making its way across the Midwest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas joins us for this week's Friday Free-for-all to discuss his thoughts on USDA's reorganization announcement yesterday plus details on his amendment to the rescissions package. Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney discuss developments with trade, MAHA, President Trump and Chairman Powell meeting yesterday and more. Plus we have the first part of a conversation with USB Chair Philip Good and treasurer Matt Gast in a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. of Kansas joins us to describe his efforts to bridge the gap between the "Make America Healthy Again" campaign and U.S. agriculture. Lee Schulz of Ever ag offers an informed preview of the upcoming USDA cattle inventory and cattle on feed reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. John Jones is an assistant professor of agronomy and soil fertility extension specialist at the University of Illinois and he joins us to discuss weather and disease issues that may be impacting corn and soybean crops. And we have a Farmer Forum with Kevin Ross of Iowa and Sherman Newlin of Illinois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We check in with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D for a crop progress report and some ideas about scouting fields. Bob Elliott of Unlimited Funds tries to help us better understand crypto-currency and blockchains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us live this morning to discuss his Pick of the Week along with several other recent and upcoming auctions he's tracking. NCGA president Kenny Hartman, Jr. talks about his trip to D.C. last week for Corn Congress, including conversations with federal government officials on behalf of the corn producing industry. And Mike Steenhoek, executive director for the Soy Transportation Coalition, shares perspective on the early stages of a possible Union Pacific/Norfolk South railroad merger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Free-for-all features regulars Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and they discuss the future of the next Farm Bill and what remains to be added to it after the passage of the Reconciliation Bill, a potential railroad merger, changes to USDA staffing, nomination of trade negotiator, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get a land values download from Farmers National Company senior vice president of real estate values Paul Schadegg. Professor Daren Mueller is an extension plant pathologist at Iowa State University and he takes us through some disease issues that have recently been discovered, include Southern Rust in Iowa corn. And former AgriTalk host Mike Adams helps us pay tribute to Mike Perrine, an NAFB Hall of Famer who passed away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joins us this morning to discuss policy issues concerning U.S. agriculture plus we have a Farmer Forum with Scott McGregor of Iowa and Dave Warner of Nebraska.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Vince Malanga of LaSalle Economics joins us to discuss basic elements of the economy, including Federal Reserve rates, and the impacting factors. And Ken Ferrie of Crop-Tech Consulting provides a progress report from Illinois, including potential disease pressure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – report from the road as he's attending another live auction this morning. And Tanner Beymer, senior director, government affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, joins us to discuss the situation with New World Screwworm and other issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot has happened over the past week and the Friday Free-for-all dissects news that concerns U.S. agriculture. Policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney join Chip and Davis to discuss New World Screwworm, no amnesty for migrant farm labor, evasive trade deals and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many challenges facing producers right now. We have some help starting with The Farm CPA's Paul Neiffer breaking down the recent USDA announcement on Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. Then Ashley Arrington, director of real estate lending at Ag Resource Management, talks about the ag economy and lending trends. And Jennifer Strailey and Christina Herrick of The Packer join us to discuss labor issues and immigration enforcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator John Boozman, chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, joins us to discuss some details of the Reconciliation Bill and what they mean for U.S. farmers and ranchers, plus some priority initiatives for the future. Then we have a Farmer Forum with Garry Niemeyer of Illinois and Mike Appert of North Dakota, who share their thoughts on the bill and other subjects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D to hear about the progress of their crops and advice for farmers. Then policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer shares his exhaustive report on what the One Big Beautiful Bill means for U.S. agriculture. And Trust in Food president Amy Skoczlas Cole joins us to discuss her meeting with NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt – what was learned, accomplished, and what's next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.