AgriTalk

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.

Geoff Cooper, president and CEO at the Renewable Fuels Association, joined us to talk about the value E15 would bring to consumers as gas prices increase. Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast shares perspective on his recent interview with USDA Deputy Secretary Judge Stephen Vaden. And we get to know Haley Bickelhaupt, who will be the new AgDay anchor and also help with AgriTalk news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get a report from Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – about recent auctions, including his Pick of the Week. We talk about E15, fertilzer prices and other topics concering Iowa Corn Growers Association president Mark Mueller. NCBA vice president of government affairs Ethan Lane shares perspective on the Farm Bill and Senator Schumer's bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got the Friday Free-for-all going with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Topics include the Iran conflict situation, including the Strait of Hormuz, House Ag Committee passing the Farm Bill, upcoming trade meeting and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Seth Meyer is the director of the Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri and he joins us to discuss the recently released report on what nationwide availability for E15 would mean for overall ethanol demand. Ambassador Julie Callahan is the chief ag negotiator at the U.S. Trade Representative's office and she joins us from Kansas City to discuss her message to the pork producers meeting there regarding trade, binding trade agreements with eight countries, the upcoming review of USMCA and more. And Lance Honig, director of Methodology Division at USDA-NASS the process for creating the Prospective Plantings Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We welcome Dr. Joana Colussi, Research Assistant Professor, Commercial Agricultural and Production Economics at Purdue University, to talk us through the latest Ag Economy Barometer and trends in sentiments being seen this year so far. Then our Farmer Forum this week features Greg Anderson of Nebraska and Chad Leman of Illinois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss weather and pre-spring prep and planting plus strip tilling with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D. Steve Johnson, retired extension farm management field specialist at Iowa State University, talks about crop insurance prices. And Margy Eckelkamp of The Scoop talks with USDA Under Secretary Luke Lindberg about the ag trade balance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get a report on recent farm equipment auctions from Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete. And we missed having a Free-for-all last Friday so we have a very timely one today with Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio and Callie Eideberg of The Vogel Group. Topics include Operation Epic Fury and markup of the Farm Bill in Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day Three of our coverage of Commodity Classic in San Antonio, sponsored by the United Soybean Board. which is celebrating its 35th anniversary We have a panel discussion featuring USB chair Brent Gatton, newly-elected U.S. Soybean Export Council chair Mike McCranie, and Scott Metzger, president of the American Soybean Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day Two of our coverage of Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas is sponsored by Pioneer, who is celebrating their centennial. We make this a biofuels show and discuss issues like the ongoing campaign for year-round E15 with Robert White of the Renewable Fuels Association, Kurt Kovarik of Clean Fuels Alliance America, and NCGA president Jed Bower, who also touts other industrial uses for corn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're in San Antonio, Texas getting ready to attend Commodity Classic. But first, we talk about priorities and victories with Amy France, chair at National Sorghum Producers. Then we have a Farmer Forum with rice producer P.J. Haynie of Virginia and corn/soybean farmer Ben Riensche of Iowa.Topics include challenges, plans for the year, thoughts on bridge payments, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Rook is in San Antonio for Commodity Classic and hosts this morning's AgriTalk while Chip travels to Texas as well. She discusses tariffs with Dr. Joe Glauber, Research Fellow Emeritus at the International Food Policy Research Institute, Brian Kuehl, Executive Director of Farmers For Free Trade, talks about USMCA and tariffs, and USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom shares details on trade opportunities with Indonesia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joins us to discuss what he hopes to hear from President Trump during the State of the Union address tomorrow, plus his thoughts on the Supreme Court's ruling on the tariffs, the situation in Iran and more. And our pal Machinery Pete took a bit of a tumble and got bit of an injury. He's okay, and tells us what happened. Plus, of course, his Pick of the Week and an upcoming auction from a retiring farmer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no shortages of news this day/week so that perfectly sets up the Friday Free-for-all featuring panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Topics include the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, USDA AMS purchases, trade with Indonesia, glyphosate and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was breaking news at the start of the program that USDA AMS announced $263 million in commodities orders, including significant purchases of dairy products. We get perspective from National Milk Producers Federation president and CEO Gregg Doud. But first, we talk about the latest Ag Economist's Monthly Monitor with Grant Gardner, University of Kentucky Assistant Extension Professor, Grain Marketing. Then Krista Swanson, National Corn Growers Association chief economist, shares details of NCGA's recently released report, America's Crop at Risk: The Future of Corn and Family Farms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Gary Adams, president and CEO of the National Cotton Council, joins us to discuss the challenges of the cotton producing industry in the U.S. and the campaign to bring purchasers back to U.S. cotton. And then we have a Farmer Forum with Scott McGregor of Iowa and Rock Katschnig of Illinois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D about the importance of having a budget. Farm Journal reporter Michelle Rook shares details from her conversation last week with Minister Lyu of Economic and Commercial Affairs at the Chinese Embassy in the U.S. And we have this week's weather update witth Bret Walts of BAMWX.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is President’s Day but we have a new conversation with Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete, who reports on his experience at Farm Machinery Show in Louisville last week. U.S. Cattlemen’s Association president Justin Supper joins us to discuss the executive order to import beef from Argentina into the U.S. And Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag gives us an update on 45Z.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture join Chip Flory for the Friday Free-for-all. Topics include trade with India, China and Taiwan, reviewing USMCA, deregulation by EPA, and various deadlines for things like bridge payments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist Gretchen Kuck with the National Corn Growers Association joins us to discuss their recent research and report detailing the economic impacts of USMCA. While down in Nashville for Top Producer Summit Chip Flory had an opportunity to have a conversation with Raphael Bostic, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Plus Margy Eckelkamp interviews Will Bramblett, CEO of Weskan Grain about a lawsuit against two railroad companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We wrap up Top Producer Summit 2026 with coverage sponsored by Alltech Technology Group. This morning we have conversations with Top Producer Award finalists Edward and Rebecca Dalton of Dalton Farms along with Janna and Matt Splitter of Splitter Farms. Then we welcome Top Producer of the Year winner Larry Alsum and his daughers Wendy Dykstra and Heidi Randall of Alsum Farms and Produce. Finally, Next Gen winner Tim Nuss of California joins us to share his story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Day Two of our coverage of Top Producer Summit 2026 with coverage sponsored by BASF. This morning we talk weather with Matt Reardon, senior atmospheric scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions. And we have a conversation with Gregg Doud, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – reports on recent auctions of used machine equipment, including his Pick of the Week, and he previews some upcoming auctions. Former NCGA CEO Jon Doggett of Camas Creek LLC joins us to discuss bring part of a group of retired agriculture leaders who sent a letter to Congress warning about a farm economy in crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Free-for-all this week features panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture plus U.S. Congressman Dusty Johnson (SD-At Large) joins us for part of the conversation. Topics include U.S. farm income, 45Z, E15, UP-NS rail merger, and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.