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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.

We have Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – join us for his customary report on used equipment, including his Pick of the Week. Ken Ferrie of Crop-Tech Consulting provides a crop progress report from his region in Illinois, including potential disease appearances, and he previews Corn and Soybean College coming up later this month. Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing by Stewart-Peterson joins us to share her research into what makes a July corn rally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this Fourth of July morning edition of AgriTalk we draw from Andrew McCrea's Farming the Countryside podcast to feature three edited conversations with people our listeners are familiar with: David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D, Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture, and Matt Clark, senior rural economy analyst at Terrain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With tomorrow being Independence Day we convened our Free-for-all a day early just as the House is still working on voting on the "Big Beautiful Bill." Policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAg Radio's Shaun Haney discuss the budget reconciliation bill, trade negotiations, USDA reports, the Federal Reserve, Canada/dairy/TRQs and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jim Mintert is emeritus professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University and he joins us to run through the results of the latest Ag Economy Barometer, where there was a bit of a down-tick. Our Farmer Forum features Continuum Ag's Mitchell Hora of Iowa and Ron Suppes, hard white wheat producer in Kansas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Bliley, senior vice president of regulatory affairs at Growth Energy, joins us today to update us on the score on biofuels progress, including Washington, D.C. and California. And Paul Neiffer – The Farm CPA – talks farm payments and tax bills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not only does Greg Peterson – a.k.a. Machinery Pete – have four Picks of the Week, he now he has a Buyer of the Week story. And we welcome Chuck Lippstreu, president of Michigan Agri-Business Association, to AgriTalk to discuss the trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada and how vital a deal is for both Michigan and Canada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SCOTUS makes some key rulings, questioning the effectiveness of bombing Iran's nuclear weapons program, budget resolution, trade issues and more were all discussed in this Friday Free-for-all with policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elizabeth Burns-Thompson of Modern Ag Alliance joins us to discuss threats to crop protection tools and share perspective on the MAHA report. NCGA chief economist Krista Swanson talks about the impact of Brazil's decision to move to E30. Plus we have a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in with guest Keenan Roberts, executive vice president of strategy at the United Soybean Board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elizabeth Burns-Thompson of Modern Ag Alliance joins us to discuss threats to crop protection tools and share perspective on the MAHA report. NCGA chief economist Krista Swanson talks about the impact of Brazil's decision to move to E30.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk energy markets and geopolitical issues with Phil Flynn of The Price Futures Group. Quentin Bowen of Nebraska and Brad Nelson of Minnesota join us for this week's Farmer Forum. Topics include crop reports, thoughts on biofuels issues, concerns over MAHA report and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip Flory is back and he has a Breaking Barriers with R&D conversation with David Hula about weather impacts on crop progress. And John Homenuk of EmpireWeather.com joins us for a look at the heat and potential future relief in the U.S. and abroad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete has been busy traveling to different auctions, so he tells us all about what he's seen, including his Pick(s) of the Week, and previews upcoming auctions. Doug Hensley is president of real estate services at Hertz Farm Management and he joins us to discuss impacts from the U.S. getting more involved in the Israeli-Iranian conflict plus land values and the real estate market. Farm Journal's Matthew Grassi is working on a story and he shares details of what he knows right now plus some advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of a costly scam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture moderates this week's Friday Free-for-all with panelists Jim Wiesemeyer, Davis Michaelsen, and John Newton, Executive Head of Terrain. Topics include H-2A temporary workers, immigration and ICE, trade, Iran and Israel, Federal Reserve rates and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced plans for combating New World Screwworm and preventing it from invading the U.S. National Cattlemen's Beef Association senior vice president for government affairs Ethan Lane joins us to explain the 5-point plan. StoneX Group vice president of fertilizer Josh Linville talks input markets and the global factors impacting prices, including the Israeli-Iranian conflict. Trust in Food president Amy Skoczlas Cole joins us to discuss an upcoming meeting with NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt, what she hopes comes from that meeting and and how it fits into broader goals for ACAM and Trust In Beef.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Michelle Rook has a conversation with California producer Joe Del Bosque, who provides insight on the immigration situation on the West Coast. This week's Farmer Forum panelists are Amy France, chair of the National Sorghum Producers, and Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association. Both share their thoughts on tariffs, trade, the importance of a new Farm Bill, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are covering a Farmer-led Field Day in Chinook, Montana – hosted by America's Conservation Ag Movement. Andy Lyon of ACAM tells us about the event, including what is ACAM and the importance of stewards. Ryan Lankford of Lankford Farms opened his doors for the event, and he talks about his 10,000-acre operation and what he hopes visitors take away from this gathering of producers. Patrick Wheeler is with Frontline Ag Solutions, a John Deere dealer. He talks about the importance of and developments in modern technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guests this morning are Machinery Pete (Greg Peterson), Chris Bennett of Farm Journal shares a chilling story about the threat of eminent domain being leveraged against a farmer whose family has owned the land since the mid-1800s, plus Jennifer Strailey and Christina Herrick of The Packer discuss immigration issues affecting the produce industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was welcome breaking news this morning from EPA's announcement of RVOs. We have early reaction from Paul Winters of Clean Fuels Alliance America. And we have additional analysis from policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAg Radio's Shaun Haney in the Friday Free-for-all. Immigration and the uptick in Mideast hostilities between Israel and Iran are also discussed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Sell of Combest, Sell & Associates shares his perspective on Secretary Rollins' testimony before the House Committee on Agriculture yesterday, Senate Ag reconciliation and more. We talk weather outlook – both in the United States and around the world – with Kevin Marcus of Marcus Weather. And we have Don Wyss join us for a new episode of United Soybean Board's Soy Checkoff Check-in podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a conversation with Pat Westhoff of FAPRI at the University of Missouri about what might be in tomorrow's USDA Supply & Demand Report and we have a Farmer Forum with Iowa State Representative Chad Ingels and Montana farmer Michelle Jones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy Dowdy and David Hula join us for Breaking Barriers with R&D to discuss nitrogen, drones and crop progress. We have a conversation with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins on her recent mission trip to Italy, ag reaction to the initial MAHA report, upcoming hearings on The Hill and more. We welcome Farm Journal's Rhonda Brooks and talk about the impact of spring winds, family wealth distribution, and breaking news concerning more pathogen smuggling attempts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joins us to discuss trade, reconciliation, MAHA and crops. We missed policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer last Friday so he stopped by today to talk about various issues concerning U.S. agriculture. Greg Peterson couldn't join us live this morning, but he was good enough to send a recorded report on various auctions he's watching, including his Pick of the Week. Thanks, Machinery Pete!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Friday Free-for-all features Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and The Farm CPA himself, Paul Neiffer. Topics discussed with Chip and Davis include the Pres. Trump vs. Musk feud, the status of the "Big, Beautiful" Bill, trade deals and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To begin our second day of coverage of World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, we have a State of the Pork Industry panel discussion with Dr. Cara Haden of Pipestone, Brad Eckberg of Meta Farms, Randy Kuker of The Equity, and Jennifer Shike of Farm Journal's Pork. Sponsored by the National Pork Board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are in Des Moines, Iowa at World Pork Expo 2025! Coverage is sponsored by United Animal Health. As it is Wednesday morning we have a special pork industry Farmer Forum where we discuss many topics with producers Chad Leman from Illinois, Aaron Juergens of Iowa, Nathan Schroeder of Ohio and Kyle Baade of Nebraska.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Purdue University Professor Emeritus Dr. Jim Mintert talks us through the latest Ag Economy Barometer plus Renewable Fuels Association senior vice president for government and public affairs Troy Bredenkamp joins us to discuss ethanol issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.