AgriTalk

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – shares a story about the importance of the personal stories behind some of the used equipment that is sold at auctions, plus he reports on some prices recently fetched, and previews a few upcoming auctions. Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek talks about the recent unanimous approval of WERDA by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Mississippi River projects, and the latest on the Union Pacific acquisition of Norfolk Southern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get through a lot of topics on this week's Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. The uptick in hostilities between Ukraine and Russia, watching the global wheat market, President Trump's address to the nation, re-negotiating USMCA, tariffs on many Brazilian imports, and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Neiffer – The Farm CPA – joins us to provide an update on SDRP, ECAP, ARC, PLC and Bill Lapp of Advanced Economic Solutions shares perspective on cooler than expected inflation data for June.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Del Bosque of Del Bosque Farms in California joins us to provide some first-hand perspective on the challenges with hiring and maintaining a workforce in California and the United States. And our Farmer Forum this week features Sherman Newlin of Illinois, who talks about crop conditions in the Midwest, and Jack Lavers of California, who talks about the growing menace of wild wolves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson talks about the critical importance of overhauling agricultural labor law and how his bi-partisan bill addresses many of those issues in order to secure domestic food production. And Kevin Marcus of Marcus Weather, Inc. shares his outlook through mid-August, warns of risk of crop stress west of the Mississippi River, plus concerns for France and India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – provides a report on recent and upcoming auctions of used machinery equipment, including his Pick of the Week, and shares a personal story of the loss of a fan. And Professor Alison Robertson of Iowa State University, joins us to share her insights on various potential disease pressures in Iowa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Free-for-all panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Dr. John Newton, vice president of public policy and economic analysis at American Farm Bureau Federation, discuss trade with China, recent AFBF meetings and reports, Ukraine/Russia conflict, USA/Iran conflict, trade with Spain and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors joins us to discuss grain market conditions, weather, crop outlook, and WASDE. Professor Dr. Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University talks about changes to cattle industry and shares perspective on why fed cattle futures have been under pressure. Krista Swanson, chief economist at National Corn Growers Association, takes us through NCGA's recently-released cost comparison study.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer was released yesterday and Dr. Joana Colussi, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue joins us to discuss the details of the survey. And this week's Farmer Forum features Luke Lauritsen of Nebraska and Caleb Hamer of Iowa, who share their thoughts on current conditions in the field and in Washington, D.C.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D joins us to discuss crop conditions and decision-making this time of the year. National Corn Growers Association president Jed Bower talks about NCGA strategy to build demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson, you know him as Machinery Pete, presents his reports and Pick of the Week, and has a special guest join us – Alex Kerr of Kerr Auction. Bob Hemesath of Farmers for Free Trade weighs in on the current USMCA agreement expiring. And Angie Setzer of Consus Ag Consulting talks about weather and USDA reports and how the markets have been reacting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a national holiday in observance of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. This week's Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio talks about the significance of this 4th of July, plus issues including suspending fertilizer countervailing duties and ending USMCA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA Deputy Secretary Judge Stephen Vaden joins us to discuss fertilizer countervailing duties, $500 million to expand domestic fertilizer production, and the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (S.P.U.R.) program. Alltech global vice president of ESG Tara McCarthy joins us to discuss their annual Sustainability Report. And Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, shares details from RFA's recent poll of American consumers on energy independence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Davis of Bullpen Trading reviews the USDA reports plus we have a Farmer Forum with Kelly Garrett of Iowa and we welcome Ryan Vos of Minnesota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We check in with Farm Journal agronomist Ken Ferrie of Crop-Tech Consulting about the upcoming Corn College and Yield Academy events, plus crop conditions in his area. Phil Flynn of The Price Futures Group shares perspective on the global energy markets, particularly oil and the situation with Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson, a.k.a. Machinery Pete, talks about trends he's seeing in the used equipment market plus shares recent auction highlights, including his Pick of the Week. Mitchell Hora of Continuum.Ag joins us to discuss USDA's carbon intensity calculator for 45Z. And Jennifer Strailey of The Packer discusses USMCA evaluation from the U.S. produce perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have the traditional Friday Free-for-all back...it's live and features Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture. Topics include recapping another busy ag news week starting with Supreme Court's ruling on pesticides, Farm Bill in the Senate, Iran, special dinner celebrating ag at the White House and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get an update on global input supply from Corey Rosenbusch, president and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute. Then Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net walks us through their planted acreage estimates report. And worthwhile breaking news regarding the Supreme Court ruling on pesticides.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen joins us to talk about policy initiatives involving bio fuels and we have a Farmer Forum featuring Mike Appert of North Dakota and Randy Urmacher of Nebraska. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent Hershey of Hershey Ag and American Meat Producers Association joins us to discuss his support of California's Prop 12 and opposition to the Save Our Bacon Act in Congress. John McClure, head of market advisory at Farmers Business Network, shares details of FBN's latest acreage report. And Drovers editorial director Angie Stump Denton fills us in on another pest affecting livestock: Asian Longhorned Ticks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – is back this week and he catches us up with various auction prices including his Pick of the Week. And with all the volatile weather happing we decided to have an extended conversation with Bret Walts of BAMWX.com. And Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast reports on what's going on with Iran and also the Farm Bill in the Senate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With government offices and the markets closed in observance of Juneteenth holiday, we have pre-recorded a brand new Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Iowa farmer Tim Burrack. Topics include biofuels, Iran, the new Federal Reserve chairman and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden joins us to discuss New World screwworm response, department reorganization efforts, fertilizer concerns and more. Dan Basse of AgResource Company shares perspective on the deal with Iran and issues in Brazil. Mindy McMurtry of S&P Global Energy takes us through their recent US acreage update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a campaign targeting public elected officials who support California's Prop 12 fix in the Farm Bill and it will expand. Rob Brenneman, president of the National Pork Producers Council joins us to explain the situation. And we have a Farmer Forum with Ron Suppes of Kansas and Scott Berger of Iowa. Topics include crop conditions in the midst of a lot of rain, wheat harvest report, thoughts on ag economy and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D join us for a crop progress update and report on climate conditions. Drovers editorial director Angie Stump Denton shares details of her trip to Texas and Ground Zero of New World screwworm reaching the United States. Mariah Saffa of Dairy MAX talks about reaching new generations to consume dairy products.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Energy released an update to the 45Z-CF GREET Model and Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor talks about what it means for biofuels plus keeping an eye on E15 as it gets worked on in the Senate. U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO Dan Halstrom joins us to discuss pork and beef exports through April and share reaction to the New World screwworm situation. American Farm Bureau is celebrating 250 years of farming in America, coinciding with the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary of its founding. We have Donna Worthington-Williams of North Carolina join us to talk about this commemoration and her own family farm's contribution going back to 1837.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and RealAg Radio moderates this week's Friday Free-for-all with panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast, NCGA president Jed Bower, and John Newton of American Farm Bureau Federation. Topics include Iran war strategy, E15 in the Senate, New World screwworm and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg joins us from Kentucky to discuss record U.S. exports and trade opportunities and New World screwworm response. Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller provides an update on the situation with New World screwworm, including various ideas to eradicate it, and other potential challenges down the road. And Nancy Martinez, director of public policy, trade and biotechnology at NCGA, tells us about the Agricultural Coalition for USMCA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Wednesday so that means it's time for the Farmer Forum and this week we have Caleb Ragland of Kentucky and Bob Worth in Minnesota. A main topic of the conversation is the need for good policy, not politics, to help farmers successfully run their businesses outright and not rely on government aid. Then the Packer's editorial director Jennifer Strailey joins us from Washington, D.C. to report on the International Fresh Produce Association's conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joins guest host Michelle Rook to talk about the New World screwworm situation plus provide an update to the Senate's work on the new Farm Bill. More New World screwworm coverage on AgriTalk with a conversation with Dr. Russ Daly, extension veterinarian at South Dakota State University. Jeff Jackson is an alfalfa and forage specialist with CROPLAN by Winfield and he shares information on drought issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – is our guest host this morning. He is joined by Brent Ulmer of Ulmer Auctions in Ashley, North Dakota minutes before a big 2-day live auction gets underway. Then Kent Hogeboom of Construction Equipment Guide talks about the crossover of farmers wanting/needing a variety of equipment. And of course Machinery Pete gives us his Pick of the Week, which is perhaps the most unusual yet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Free-for-all panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture discuss apparent midterm election trends, New World screwworm, impending final 45Z rules, and the general mood of rural America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day Two of our coverage of World Pork Expo 2026 is made possible by United Animal Health. We discuss developing news about New World screwworm found in Texas. Guests include Dr. Patrick Webb assistant chief veterinarian at the National Pork Board, National Pork Producers Council vice president Pat Hord, and Illinois Pork Producers Association executive director Jennifer Tirey. Plus we have a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in with past chair Meagan Kaiser discussing United Soybean Board's 35th anniversary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are in Des Moines, Iowa for World Pork Expo 2026 with coverage sponsored by Alltech. We have a conversation with Chad Groves, CEO for Seaboard Foods and vice president at the National Pork Board. Then we have a special pork producer Farmer Forum featuring Todd Wiley and Trish Cook out of Iowa and Phil Hord from Ohio. Topics include fighting back against Prop 12 and other challenges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear from Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D, Dr. Joana Colussi of Purdue University breaks down the latest Ag Economy Barometer, and The Farm CPA, Paul Neiffer, provides details on recent payment limits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – is on the road today but he was kind enough to send a recorded report on auctions he's watching plus trends in the marketplace. Clean Fuels Alliance America vice president, public affairs Kurt Kovarik recently testified at a public hearing on Treasury’s proposed rule for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. He joins us to share his message and requests submitted to Congress. Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek provides an update on the proposed Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern railroad merger, plus shares perspective on the recent Congressional bill proposing to expand truck weight limits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Friday Free-for-all features Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Farm Journal executive producer Clinton Griffiths, plus special guest Brian Willott, Missouri Corn Growers Association board member. Brian shares his experience of attending a special event in Texas where the FTC announced an investigation into the fertilizer industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Farm CPA Paul Neiffer joins us to talk about the base acres allocation going live on Monday, estimates on 2026 PLC payments for the major crops, Section 1033 and the one-year deferral. We discuss some of the rural-based issues and concerns regarding data centers with Dan Diorio of the Data Center Coalition. And Garrett Toay of AgTrader Talk joins us for some market evaluation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Hoskins, president and national sales director at American Farm Mortgage & Financial Services, joins us to discuss current conditions for rural banks. And this week's Farmer Forum features Tim Gregerson of Nebraska and Brad Nelson of Minnesota, who share crop progress reports and thoughts on the direction of the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Bohnert FJ MILK and Phil Plourd EverAg with perspective on the "State of the Dairy Industry Report." Jim Wiesemeyer with updates and perspectives on Iran status, China trade, Senate's efforts on farm bill and E15. Don Close Terrain Ag on COF, slaughter capacity, change in Mexican market and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Memorial Day which of course means it's Monday which of course means it's time for a conversation with Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – about what's happening in the used machinery market. And as May is Mental Health Awareness Month we continue the conversation with Monica McConkey, Rural Mental Health Specialist at eyesonthehorizon.org. And Bret Walts of BAMWX.com shares and extended weather update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Free-for-all policy panel discussion features Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Topics include the Farm Bill in the Senate, deal status between U.S. and China, strategy with Iran, beef TRQs, Supreme Court on pesticide labeling and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Vince Malanga of LaSalle Economics joins us to share perspective on the Federal Reserve and the change in leadership and where they might go with interest rates, the threat to the global economy – especially concerning the current gap in oil supply, and more. Phil Flynn of The Price Futures Group adds his ideas about energy supply and markets recovering from the conflict with Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Mangel, assistant professor and extension plant pathologist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, joins us to share a soybean cyst nematode management guide with the latest research, soil testing recommendations and practical tools for growers. This week's Farmer Forum features two pork industry contract growers based in Indiana, Tony Howard and Dusting Ripberger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D plus NCGA chief economist Krista Swanson joins us to share details of a recent analysis of E15 and the benefits for corn and soybean growers. And Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper talks about where E15 stands right now overall in Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Greg Peterson talks about recent new listings at MachineryPete.com plus reviews sales prices from an estate sale auction in Minnesota. U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO Dan Halstrom joins us to discuss changes to beef trade with China. Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast analyzes the real potential of the recent trade deals with China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Censky of the American Soybean Association joins us to clear the air after a misleading headline concerning support of the House E15 bill. This week's Friday Free-for-all features panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Plus, Tyson Redpath of The Russell Group joins us to discuss the Farmer and Rancher Policy Sentiment Survey conducted by Farm Journal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a bi-partisan vote yesterday, the House of Representatives passed nation-wide year-round E15. Now it heads to the U.S. Senate. We speak with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04) about getting to this point and where we go from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Linville of StoneX Group joins us to discuss price outlook for fertilizer and changes in inputs production, Straight of Hormuz impact and more. This week's Farmer Forum features Matt Splitter from Kansas and Quint Pottinger of Kentucky. Topics include crop progress, regional weather, challenges and opportunities, thoughts on policy and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Davis of Bullpen Trading joins us to help preview and get us ready for the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released today. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and Tara Haskins, Total Farmer Health Director at AgriSafe Network joins us to tell us about the resources available to help folks who are hurting to find helpful counsel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins is to discuss his Pick of the Week plus other auctions he is watching. It's a big week for the grain markets, especially with regards to the future of E15. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor joins us to discuss what is at stake plus all the benefits and growth of E15. Plus a weather update from Bret Walts of BAMWX.com and extended market technical analysis from Brian Splitt of AgMarket.net.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.