AgriTalk

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.

This week's Friday Free-for-all features Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg radio. Topics include E15 in Congress, post-IEEPA tariffs were ruled illegal, AgriStats settlement, upcoming US and China meeting, kltest on the war and the Strait of Hormuz, WASDE next week – the first official look at the 2026-27 marketing year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas was kind enough to call us while on a delegation to China ahead of President Trump's trip there. Agriculture and trade are most certainly among the topics being discussed there. U.S. Cattlemen's Association president Justin Tupper shares perspective on the investigation into the beef packers at a time when they've been losing money. And Brian Grete of Commstock Investments joins us to discuss the markets and potential impact from a meeting between U.S. and China's leaders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go through the latest Ag Economy Barometer with Joana Colussi, Research Assistant Professor, Commercial Agricultural and Production Economics at Purdue University. The we have a Farmer Forum with Jay Myers of North Dakota and Bob Hemesath of Iowa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D join us to bring us up to date on planting and growing status on their operations and around their regions. We welcome National Oilseed Processors Association president and CEO Devin Mogler to share NOPA's priorities and expansion of the industry. And Todd Horwitz of bubbatrading.com talks ag markets plus equities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us to share his Pick of the Week plus he introduces his guest Alex Kerr of Kerr Auction. Farm CPA Paul Neiffer shares some info about base acres, 2025 ARC and PLC. And we talk with FBN head of livestock Emily Zollinger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this week's Friday Free-for-all Dr. John Newton, vice president of public policy and economic analysis at American Farm Bureau Federation, joins Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and host Chip Flory to discuss the House passing a new Farm Bill, and prospects for it in the Senate, what's next in the campaign for year-round E15, the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Trump and China President Xi, North American trade and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We welcome Ian Jefferies, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads, to AgriTalk to discuss the railroad industry, its relationship with agriculture, and immediate priorities including investments and safety. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation president Brent Johnson joins us to discuss supporting a loan repayment program for future rural veterinarians, the Farm Bill, and other IFBF priorities. And Brandt Heitman of BIS Commodities looks at today's developments in the ag markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wes Davis, partner and chief agriculture economist at Meridian Agribusiness Advisors joins us to take us through the latest Ag Economist's Monthly Monitor. Then we have a Farmer Forum with Chad Leman of Illinois and Tim Recker of Iowa. Topics include the fight to keep chemicals in the tool box, E15 in Congress, costs of fertilizer and machinery and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA Deputy Secretary Judge Stephen Vaden joins us to share details of the department reorganization announced last week, the construction of a new National Food Safety Center, and the ongoing government-wide effort to ensure fertilizer supplies. Ag policy analyst Callie Eideberg of The Vogel Group has been watching the House Rules Committee debate The Farm Bill. She joins us to share her perspective on the ongoing proceedings. Soybean farmer Garrett Riekhof recently played host to USDA Secretary Rollins and other government officials who toured his operation. He shares his thoughts on the experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete takes us through strong sale prices from auctions this past Saturday in NC, KY, WV, MO and OK, including his Pick of the Week. Plus he'll preview an auction coming up tomorrow. Dave Delaney of Ever Ag joins us to discuss what's going on in the feeder market plus other issues in the hog industry. And Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives provides an update on many developing issues including E15 in Congress and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Free-for-all featuring Jim Wiesemeyer of the video podcast Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio includes discussion on the new plan for passing year-round E15, domestic fertilizer production, USDA restructuring, Iran, winter wheat and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) joins us to talk about prospects for finally getting the new Farm Bill to the House floor, working to get year-round E15 done, the Greyhound Protection Act, fertilizer and a lot more. Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper joins us to provide a status report on E15 and break down the details of the proposed package.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Flynn, energy analyst with The Price Futures Group, joins us to share his perspective on the impact of geopolitical uncertainty on the energy markets. And this week's Farmer Forum features Steve Pitstick of Illinois and Dennis Bogaards of Iowa. Topics include local conditions and planting progress, fertilizer prices, challenges of increasing demand and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D joins us to discuss trial plantings and weather impacting emergence plus a lot more. Dr. Shawn Arita, associate director at the Agricultural Risk Policy Center at North Dakota State University, joins us for a conversation about their recent study on fertilizer price projections impacted by various scenarios involving the Strait of Hormuz. And Rick Brock of The Brock Report swings by to share perspective on today's evolving markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – has a different/unusual Pick of the Week, plus he takes us through several upcoming auctions and reports on a couple prices from this past weekend. Today, Pioneer celebrates their 100th anniversary. Joining us to discuss the legacy of Henry Wallace and the innovative products and business model that has defined the company in agriculture are employess/company historians David Bowen and Dean Podlich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley joins us this morning to discuss developments in Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz, path of getting E15 through the Senate, aid to farmers, and more. Then Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture follow up with their takes on the same subjects in the Friday Free-for-all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nebraska producer Adam Grabenstein joins us from Mexico City, Mexico from the U.S. Meat Export Federation's Red Meat Symposium. And we connect with a Trust in Food event in California where we have conversations with Jim Maxwell, CEO of AgriLand Farming Company, Mel Machado, chief ag officer at Blue Diamond Growers, and Tim DeSilva, territory manager with Valent U.S.A. Plus we have a new Soy Checkoff Check-in conversation with former USB chair Greg Anderson as they celebrate their 35th anniversary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethan Lane, senior vice president of government affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, joins us to discuss New World screwworm preparation, truth in labeling, the recent Oklahoma poultry ruling and more. We have a Farmer Forum with a lone producer – Casey Schuhmacher of Nebraska.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy Russell of The Russell Group joins us to discuss geo-political issues affecting agriculture. Brandon Gerrish, assistant professor and extension agronomist, small grains and oilseed crops at Texas A&M University, joins us for a conversation on winter wheat. And Ron Estes, field market development specialist at Valent, shares an important BeSure! message from Growing Matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Machinery Pete features Greg Peterson provide a report on recent used equipment auctions, including his Pick of the Week which is a future auction. And in this segment we talk with Devin Marcin and Stephan Alderson of Quality Drills about a fascinating project. And Bret Walts of BAMWX joins us for an extended conversation discussing more volatile weather.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg joins us to discuss the nation's trade agenda, expanding exports, and future with the World Food Program. The Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture includes what's going on with Iran, food supply for the world, some public opinion of President Trump, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss investments in the Great Lakes for exports, Iran conflict impact supply chain, and railroad costs for shipping grains with Soy Transportation Coalition executive directot Mike Steenhoek. And Maria Zieba, vice president of government affairs at NPPC, talks about the upcoming D.C. fly-in for pork producers to voice their priorities, exports and USMCA and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Joana Colussi of Purdue joins us to talk about the uptick in March among farmers surveyed for the latest Ag Economy Barometer. This week's Farmer Forum features Iowa Representative Chad Ingels (District 68) and Tony Mellenthin of Wisconsin, who is in Washington, D.C. today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D and hear about current conditions and growing statuses on their operations and around the areas. NCGA president Jed Bower joins us to discuss asking the Internation Trade Commission to revoke the countervailing duty orders on imports of phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. And Mitchell Hora of ContinuumAg provides a 45Z update and preview TopSoil Summit 2006.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete reports on recent and upcoming auctions he's been watching, including his Pick of the Week. The Farm CPA Paul Neiffer shares some important info as tax season rounds the final lap. And we have a new BeSure! message from Dr. Shine Taylor of Gowan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a Good Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Topics include President Trump's address to the nation on the war with Iran, USDA reports, possible opening of the Mexican border for cattle trade, and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a conversation with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig about the increase in use of E15 in the state plus reaction to the RFS announcement from last Friday. Drew Lerner of World Weather, Inc. shares some info on current and potential future weather patterns affecting various crops. And we have a BeSure! message fromStephanie Darnell, Technical Stewardship Manager at BASF.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce joins us to discuss ARC/PLC eligibility, pay caps, and base acres. This week's Farmer Forum features Ben Riensche of Iowa and Kevin Paap of Minnesota. Topics include reaction to Undersecretary Fordyce's conversation with Chip, challenges and strategy for the planting season plus farm safety, Ben's experience in Washington, D.C. last week, E15 and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trust In Food is digging into the trusted advisor relationship in the Red River Valley and sharing how other regions can learn from their model. In partnership with the Northern Plains Trusted Advisor Partnership, Farm Journal’s Trust In Food has pulled together agronomists, farmers and the value chain today to learn how we can tap the trusted advisor relationship to accelerate conservation adoption, both here in the Red River Valley and beyond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us to report on recent auctions he's tracking, including his Pick of the Week. Emily Skor, CEO at Growth Energy, shares perspective on the wins from the Celebration of Ag announcements last week plus the continuing campaign for year-round E15.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Celebration of Agriculture events in Washington, D.C. today timing couldn't be better for a Friday Free-for-all conversation with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Topics include potential announcements at these events – includings RVOs, strategy in Iran, Hogs & Pigs market reaction, USMCA/trade and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Schulz, chief economist at Ever Ag's Livestock Risk Management Team, joins us to preview the Hogs & Pigs Report coming out today. Farmer Business Network co-founder and chief marketing officer Charles Baron joins us to share details of FBN's acreage report and discuss fertilizer prices. And Jake Hanley, chief growth officer, director of investments at Teucrium, talks about the money flow for ETFs. Plus we have a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in featuring former board chair Steve Reinhard talking about USB's 35th anniversary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troy Brendenkamp, senior vice president, government & public affairs at the Renewable Fuels Association, joins us to share perspective on the impending announcement by EPA on the waiver for summer availability of E15. And this week's Farmer Forum features Chase Dewitz of North Dakota and Jack Lavers of California.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is National Ag Day and we visit with U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture. The main topic of conversation is the status of the new Farm Bill, support for E15, plus a potential new farmer aid package. And American Farm Bureau Federation economist Dr. Faith Parum joins us to discuss how the farmer's share of the food dollar continues to shrink.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us with his latest report on used machinery equipment sales, including his Pick of the Week, plus he brings in special guests from Joey Martin Auctioneers. Dr. Ernie Goss of Creighton University breaks down the latest Main Street Economy report. And it's spring so it is time to listen to this year's Growing Matters BeSure! message.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley joined host Chip Flory for a conversation about the USMCA, E15 and the potential for another round of farm support payments. The Free-for-All with Jim Wiesemeyer and Shaun Haney talked trade with China, farm support and what to expect from next week's Celebration of Ag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa joins us this afternoon to discuss championing Women in Ag Day, the continuing campaign for year-round E15, efforts to finalize 45Z, eliminating wasteful spending on unnecessary USDA space and more. BioUrja Trading president Jordan Fife shares perspective on the energy markets impacted by global events, including the conflict with Iran, plus the situation with various biofuels policies. Craig Uden of Nebraska Cattlemen shares information on the status of the wildfires and how folks can seek help and provide help. Call 402-745-2333 or email disasterrelief@necattlemen.org or visit nebraskacattlemen.org/disaster-relief-fund.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Widmar of Ag Economic Insights joins us to discuss his thoughts on marketplace chaos, delayed meeting between U.S. and China leaders, Federal Reserve and interest rates, E15 and RVOs, and biggest challenge to profitability. This week's Farmer Forum features Gene Millard of Missouri and Tim Gregerson of Nebraska. Topics include remember ag broadcast legend Orion Samuelson, early spring conditions, the cost of inputs, possible additional farmer aid, possibility of year-round E15 and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Breaking Barriers with R&D update we hear some planting has begun for Randy Dowdy and David Hula is getting ready to plant as well. Dr. Vince Malanga of LaSalle Economics shares perspective on the Federal Reserve plus the conflict with Iran. And AgriTalk pays tribute to Orion Samuelson with former hosts Mike Adams and Ken Root – and Mike and Ken shared some memories of working with Orion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us from the road to report on used equipment auctions he has his eye on, including his Pick of the Week, and talk a bit about the recent anniversary of Machinery Pete TV. Richard Gupton of Agricultural Retailers Association shares info on ARA's recent Washington, D.C. fly-in event. And with the extraordinary volatility in the weather we have Bret Walts from BAMWX.com provide a regional outlook over the coming days/weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Risks navigating the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump's upcoming trip to China, turmoil in the beef industry, and more topics are dicsussed in this week's Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of Real Ag Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Close, senior animal protein analyst at Terrain Ag, joins us to talk about the cattle/beef industry, including the prospect of a strike at the JBS packing plant. North Dakota Farmers Union president Matt Perdue recently testified before the Senate Ag Committee on the importance of expanding domestic consumption of American agricultural products. He talks about the experience and the message he sent. And Curt Blades, senior vice president at AEM, helps us break down the equipment sales data for the U.S. and Canada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Pork Board chief operations officer Alex Wibholm joins us to talk about last week's National Pork Industry Forum, the new "taste what pork can do" campaign, plus priorities for NPB going forward. This week's Farmer Forum features Brad Johnson of Minnesota and Sherman Newlin of Illinois. Topics include weather, reasons for optimism or concern, thoughts on more payments from Congress and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.