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Davis Michaelsen hosts a packed show this morning, starting with an extended weather conversation with Bret Walts of BAMWX.com, followed by Dr. Michael Cordonnier of Soybean & Corn Advisor, Inc. who shares his background with South American crop production and talks about current crop estimates, and finally The Farm CPA Paul Neiffer joins us to preview Top Producer Summit and answers a common question he hears about payments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following President Trump's visit to Clive, Iowa yesterday we have reaction and perspective (especially regarding E15) from Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Iowa Farmer Tim Burrack, who was in attendance and met the president. More reaction from our Farmer Forum with panelists Iowa State Representative Chad Ingels (68th District) and Iowa farmer Scott Berger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Vince Malanga of LaSalle Economics shares his perspective on economic conditions and trends plus Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor then Clean Fuels Alliance America vice president Kurt Kovarik talk about where things stand with E15 and strategy going forward, including what President Trump's visit to Iowa today might mean for biofuels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – shares his latest report on recent and future auctions of used equipment plus his Pick of the Week. And Farm Bureau vice president of public policy and economic analysis John Newton joins us to review the recent FB event plus discuss the E15 situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Friday Free-for-all this week again features Jim Wiesemeyer from Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture. Topics include another failure to get year-round E15 done, potential additional farm aid from Congress, potential Federal Government shut down, and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Corn Growers Association president Jed Bower shares the latest on the continuing and frustrating campaign of trying to get year-round E15 legislation passed. Bill Baruch is the president and founder of Blue Line Futures and he joins us to discuss the market break out of precious metals like gold and silver. USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden was interviewed by Harrison Pittman, director of the National Agricultural Law Center. We have a clip from that interview on the cost of fertilzer. Then Lane Akre, economist at Pro Farmer, shares his reaction and previews his panel discussion on fertilizer at this year's Top Producer Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce joins us today to discuss a wealth of topics, including farm provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill, the Farm Bill, HHS dietary guidelines, regenerative agriculture, status of the bridge payment, and status of $1 bil for specialty crops. Our Farmer Forum this week features Tim Burrack of Iowa and Quentin Bowen of Nebraska.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D join us to discuss strategy for controlling costs as budgets get tight. And we have an extended conversation with Bret Walts of BAMWX.com about the current wintry weather situation plus a forecast for various parts of the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. As it is Monday we have our customary conversation with Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – about the auctions for used equipment he's watching, including his Pick of the Week. And we chat with U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04) about E15, Farm Bill, protecting farmers from rollovers in tractors and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Friday Free-for-all featuring Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio includes discussion on farmer aid, New World screw worm, stirring the RVO pot, USDA report reaction, Canada/China relationship, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Corn Growers Association chief economist Krista Swanson joins us to share reaction to Monday’s USDA reports and comment on the record production pace of ethanol. Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag returns to continue the conversation on the latest for 45Z rule making.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Wilson, assistant professor of Ag Weather and Climate Field Specialist at Ohio State University, joins us to discuss the ENSO climate update predicting an La Niña to El Niño change this spring. Our Farmer Forum features Randy Urmacher of Nebraska and Ryan Bivens of Kentucky. They share their concerns about the recent USDA report and financial aid vs. fixing the problems that necessitate aid plus seasonal task and opportunities they detect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa on a variety of topics, including E15, the next Farm Bill, Venezuela, farm financial support and more. Bill Lapp of Advanced Economic Solutions joins us to breakdown yesterday's USDA report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another packed and informative show. We begin with Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – who reports on several auctions, including for combines and his Pick of the Week. Renewable Fuels Association CEO and president Geoff Cooper provides an update on the campaign for year-round E15. And Phil Flynn joins us to share perspective on how the Venezuelan situation affects U.S. energy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only nine days into 2026 and our first Friday Free-for-all of the year has more than enough topics to discuss. RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney and The Vogel Group's Callie Eideberg join Chip Flory and Davis Michaelsen to talk about Venezuela, Greenland, Iran, decreasing GOP majority in the House, nutritional guidelines, USDA reports coming on Monday and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Trump Administration announced a reset of the dietary guidelines yesterday, we have reaction from two groups representing opposite ends of this particular food chain. First, we hear from Sam Kieffer, CEO of the National Association of Wheat Growers, followed by Rob Brenneman, president-elect of the National Pork Producers Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Emeritus Dr. Jim Mintert of Purdue University joins us to review the results of the most recent Ag Economy Barometer. Our Farmer Forum features Mitchell Hora of Iowa and Michelle Jones of Montana. The conversation includes early reaction to the MAHA inverted pyramid laying out nutritional guidelines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we're talking with farmers. First, Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D join us to discuss preparations for 2026 planting. Then we meet Alex Harrell of SE Georgia, a world record holder for producing soybeans who has had to make tough decisions ahead of 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Machinery Pete (Greg Peterson) wraps up 2025 with reports on several auctions he watched, including his Pick of the Week, plus he talks about some auctions for 2026. Bob Elliott of Unlimited Funds joins us to share his perspective on financial markets, buying gold, and the effects of the capture of Venezuelan ex-President Maduro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have more conversations recorded at NAFB from late November 2025. Chip Flory chats with Brittney Eubank of Asgrow, Caitlyn York of Western Belt Growing, Jake Walker of Loveland Products and Derek Emerine of Helena. Farming the Countryside's Andrew McCrea talks with Crop Life America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! We present a series of recorded conversations covering the cattle/beef market by Chip Flory and Andrew McCrea of Farming the Countryside at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a Wednesday Free-for-all this week to close out the year. Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio join us to review 2025, with Jim grading some of the key members of President Trump's cabinet, and look ahead to priorities for 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen joins us to discuss important news from California yesterday on biodiesel, plus outlook for 2026. The Packer's Christina Herrick and Walt Duflock of Western Growers join us to discuss issues affecting produce on the West Coast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The used machinery market shows now slow down during this Holiday Season. Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete previews five auctions occurring this week. And Margy Eckelkamp joins us to preview Top Producer Summit 2026. Go to tpsummit.com for more info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our coverage of NAFB Trade Talk continues this morning after Christmas featuring conversations with Lance Meyer and David Gereau of Case-IH, Natalie Breakfield of NewLeaf Symbiotics, and Mike Howell of Nutrien.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merry Christmas! Last month Chip Flory recorded many interviews with various people associated with ag companies and advocates. This morning we present those conversations with Jared Benson and Val Dolcini of Syngenta, Philip Good of the United Soybean Board, and Tony Wisker of Great Plains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Grant Garnder, an ag economist at the University of Kentucky, joins us to discuss the results of the latest Ag Economist's Monthly Monitor. Our last Farmer Forum for 2025 features Tim Recker of Iowa and Mike Appert of North Dakota. Topics include reaction to the bridge payments plan, what kind of support are farmers really looking for from the White House, looking back on 2025, and looking ahead to 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D join us to discuss crop strategy and budgeting for 2026. Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives joins us to look back on 2025 plus share thoughts on what he expects in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get a Machinery Pete update from Greg Peterson, including his Pick of the Week, plus other impressive auction prices and thoughts on the machinery market – both new and used. American Farm Bureau Federation will hold their annual convention January 9-14 in Anaheim, California. FB vice president of public policy and economic analysis John Newton joins us to preview the convention and share thoughts on the announced bridge payments, EPA dergulation, new Farm Bill, and E15.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning's Free-for-all features Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Topics include potential additional aid, USTR confirmed, China, inflation, E15 in California and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Schulz, Chief Economist, Ever.Ag recaps a wild 2025 cattle market, previews Cattle on Feed Report and provides insight on pork vs. beef demand. Jordan Fife BioUrja Group, joined Chip to detail changes to 45Z via OBBB coming with start of new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special interests related to renewable fuels have been part of the push to investigate China shortfalls on ag purchases. Growth Energy's senior vice president for regulatory affairs Chris Bliley joins us to discuss the issue. Jay Myers of North Dakota and Bob Hemesath of Iowa join us for this week's Farmer Forum. Topics include trade plus Chinese purchases, bridge payments, inputs plans for next year and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Leach of Farm Journal's MILK and dairyherd.com is also a dairy farmer in Wisconsin and she joins us to share information on the recent discovery of cattle in Wisconsin with Avian Influenza. The Farm CPA, Paul Neiffer, talks about details for Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) plus the deadline this Friday for certifying acres.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip is back and Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete is the perfect guest to get him re-acclimated. We hear about his Pick of the Week and he's traveling to some auctions out East this week. Pete Meyer of Muddy Boots Ag joins us to talk about the latest Ag Economist's Monthly Monitor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Davis Michaelsen moderates this week's Friday Free-for-all featuring Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Topics include funding the bridge payments, allocating aid and is it enough, the future of USMCA and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nutrien Agronomy Senior Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass joins us to discuss domestic weather for the rest of the year, including how long the La Niña influence might be expected to last. And April Hemmes of Iowa and Ted Hamer of Iowa are in this week's Farmer Forum. They talk about the pros and cons of federal assistance and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmer National Company president Paul Schadegg talks about land values, challenges from winter weather, the role investor-buyers play in prices, and how bridge payments stand to help the ag economy. Phil Flynn of The Price Futures Group joins us to discuss the energy markets, including producing and trading oil, diesel prices for agriculture, exporting natural gas, and geopolitics that impact it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip is off this week and Davis Michaelsen is covering this week's morning shows. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joins us to discuss possible China purchases, financial aid for farmers, and E15 status. Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete is on the road headed to another auction but he calls in to talk about his Pick of the Week plus other auctions he's watching. And U.S. Farm Report's Tyne Morgan talks about the new studio complex in Kansas City and a few news items.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture join Chip Flory and Davis Michaelsen for the Friday Free-for-all. Topics include renewing USMCA, House Farm Bill status, New World screwworm status, and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we had conversations with Renewable Fuels Association chief economist Scott Richman, National Corn Growers Association president Jed Bower, and former National Association of Wheat Growers president Bill Flory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are in Salt Lake City at the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) Conference & Expo, with coverage sponsored by Atticus. We have conversations with Mike Roudi of Emergent Connext, Richard Gupton and Hunter Carpenter of ARA, and Joe Glauber of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Emeritus Dr. Jim Mintert of Purdue joins us to discuss the latest Ag Economy Barometer, which saw an uptick since last month. We have this week's Farmer Forum day early to make way for ARA Convention coverage tomorrow. Joining is Scott Berger of Iowa and Tim Gregerson of Nebraska. Topics include navigating these challenging times of high prices of purchases and low prices of sales and plans for next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off December 2025 with two popular and extraordinarily-informed guests: Greg Peterson, better-known as Machinery Pete, and Paul Neiffer, himself also known as The Farm CPA. Greg talks about his Pick of the Week and Paul has a calculator for SDRP Stage 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to our post-Thanksgiving Friday Free-for-all. It was recorded pre-Thanksgiving on Wednesday so if there was some major policy news since then we’ll talk about it on Monday. Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio join us to discuss tariffs, the Federal Reserve, E15, Brazil, China, and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thanksgiving from AgriTalk! For this show we present conversations recently recorded at NAFB's Trade Talk event. Our guests are American Soybean Association president Caleb Ragland, National Corn Growers Association president Jed Bower, and in-coming A.S.A. president Scott Metzger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Sorghum Producers CEO Tim Lust joins us to discuss some of the industry news and priorities going forward. And our Farmer Forum features Tim Burrack of Iowa and Ken McCauley of Kansas. Topics include the cash crunch, including high prices for everything, and what farmers are looking for to help through these challenging times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D. U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO Dan Halstrom joins us to discuss USDA's announcement of accepting applications for funding under the 2026 America First Trade Promotion Program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – talks about his Pick of the Week, which fetched an amazing record high, plus he previews several upcoming auctions throughout the midwest and one in Canada. Dr. Ernie Goss joins us to run through the results of Creighton University's latest Rural Mainstreet Index, which includes 1-in-3 bankers indicate a rural economy recession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives joins us for the Friday Free-for-all and we welcome a new panelist, Callie Eideberg of The Vogel Group. Topics include changes to grocery-related tariffs, biofuels policies, SDRP-2, present final WOTUS rule, skinny Farm Bills and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AgDay's Clinton Griffiths is our guest host this morning and he has conversations with Jackson Takach of Farmer Mac about the results of a recent ag lender survey, U.S. Congressman Sam Graves about the latest WOTUS rules, and Farm Journal's Chris Bennett on the issue of government overreach on private land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margy Eckelkamp of thedailyscoop.com joins Davis Michaelsen to discuss A.I. plus fertilizer and the latest developments on the railroad merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Then our Farmer Forum features Brent Judisch of Iowa and Sherman Newlin of Illinois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.