Agweek Podcast

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss news headlines that are moving the markets Friday, Sept. 12, on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, we'll show you the latest equipment for teaching producers how to make lambing safer. We'll tell you what the government is doing to promote hemp production in the upper Midwest. We'll take you to the South Dakota State Fair for a look at the new sheep facility. And we'll tell you about a program that pairs volunteers with small farms that need some help.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss weather, exports, trade deals and if cattle are nearly topping on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, opponents of two large dairies planned for North Dakota speak out about their environmental concerns. We'll show you a unique effort to draw attention to the importance of conservation efforts on the farm. We'll take a closer look at the effects of wind erosion near Westport, Minnesota. And it's sunflower season — we'll talk to a farmer who says it's his most profitable crop.  

This week on AgweekTV, ag leaders speak out on how the Trump administration's proposed tariffs will hurt their global trade. We take a closer look at one of Riverview's Minnesota dairies as their controversial plans for two big cattle facilities in North Dakota continue. We'll meet this year's Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year. And we'll visit a young couple making wildflower honey on their farmstead, from their own bees.  

Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss crop tours, interest rates and soaring cattle prices during the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says innovation will help overcome uncertainties in ag. We'll meet some women who are working to improve mental health among those who work in agriculture. A tour celebrating 100 years of one of the biggest names in big equipment makes a stop in West Fargo. And we'll meet a couple getting ready to retire from farming after more than 70 years in the field.  

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss how this week's WASDE report shook up the markets on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, we're in Redwood County, Minnesota, covering all things agriculture at Minnesota Farmfest. We'll see where a hailstorm devastated crops in South Dakota. We'll take you to a distillery that uses local organic grains to make its spirits. And we'll take you to a skid-steer rodeo at Farmfest.  

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management look ahead to what next week's WASDE report has in store on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, we'll visit the Northern Crop Institute's new feed production facility. Prairie dogs may be cute, but they're tearing up the prairie. We'll see what's being done to control them. Our annual Cereals Crop Tour continues with a check on the University of Minnesota's barley breeding plots. And a new bakery is showcasing high-quality ingredients from local farms.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss what happened and didn't happen in tariff news this week on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, we take a look at the crop progress across the region as harvest season nears. Some farmers are dealing with insurance issues following the June storms. We take you to the Sutton Rodeo Company in Sully County, South Dakota, for a look at their family heritage in the rodeo industry. And more kids will be safe on the farm thanks to a Minnesota program.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss pleasant weather and uncertain trade situations on the Agweek Market Wrap.

This week on AgweekTV, farmers are scrambling to replace grain storage in the aftermath of devastating June storms. Whether it's bees or cattle, integrating livestock into the farm can help make ends meet. We'll tell you about a new program to get kids growing. And the mood is positive on the Minnesota Cattlemen's summer tour.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management talk trade deals, weather and tariffs on the Agweek Market Wrap on Friday, July 18. 

This week on AgweekTV, help is on the way for North Dakota farmers who lost grain storage in the devasting June storms. Minnesota is updating its feedlot rules and is looking for suggestions from farmers and landowners. Our annual Cereals Crop Tour kicks off with a look at the spring wheat crop in north central North Dakota. And a new map update makes it easier to find information about farmers markets that accept SNAP benefits in North Dakota.  

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss how weather is at play on Friday, July 11 during the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, farmers are facing the decision of replanting their acres after devastating storms blew threw. The turkey industry takes a heavy hit from another avian disease. From heavy rains to high winds, it's been an unusual year for Iowa crops. And one old South Dakota schoolhouse shows its patriotism.

This week on AgweekTV, we'll show you how storm damage hit farms near Page, North Dakota. Hear more from the Midwest Ag Summit. See the other side of South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden. Hear about an EPA tour in North Dakota. Watch South Dakota's newest wheat cleaning facility in action. See how strawberries faired as the picking season starts in Minnesota.  

On this week's AgweekTV: See the ranch life of South Dakota's governor. Farmers assess storm damage in North Dakota. Catch up on Minnesota's strawberry season. Learn about an EPA tour in ND and wheat cleaning in SD.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson, president of Martinson Ag Risk Management, outline the negatives of a huge South American crop on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, we'll show you the latest solar power technology on the farm. It's protecting cattle while generating energy. How will artificial intelligence affect farming? The Precision Dairy Conference takes on the topic of AI. Getting young people to eat more pork: That's one of the topics at the South Dakota Governor's Ag Summit. And we'll tell you about a unique partnership that can earn students from a university in Hungary a degree from SDSU.

Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the impact of better weather and a stronger pork demand on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, from the Midwest Ag Summit in Fargo, we talk to an ag strategist about the transportation challenges farmers are facing. We take you to Rhoda township for a look at an old schoolhouse that has been restored. It's time for soybean growers to take action against weeds so they don't steal your yields at harvesttime. And experts say the region is at a critical point for erosion and soil health.  

Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the impact of higher-than-expected renewable fuel blending on the Agweek Market Wrap.

This week on AgweekTV, it's summer vacation season. We'll see how some farmers can add income through agritourism. We'll hear about challenges facing pork producers from the World Pork Expo. Another candidate plans to run for president of North Dakota's largest farm group. And we'll tell you about big changes at this year's North Dakota State FFA Convention.  

Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management talk weather conditions and demand for U.S. commodities, especially corn, soybeans, wheat and beef.

This week on AgweekTV, FarmAid celebrates 40 years of helping farmers with its first Minnesota concert. Minnesota lawmakers pass an ag budget package that both sides of the aisle like. Landowners learn how to use fire safely and effectively on their land. And we'll see if recent rains are affecting the drought outlook for the region.  

Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss how cooler weather has held up crop development in the northern Plains on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, a former one-room schoolhouse in South Dakota holds a rich history. We'll hear from some former students. How are the ag markets shaping up? We'll talk to an expert to see what we can expect. Autonomous tractors are no longer the wave of the future. And FFA runs in the family for one Minnesota mother-son duo.  

Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson, president of Martinson Ag Risk Management, discuss grain and cattle markets leading up to Memorial Day weekend on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, how is the hot weather affecting planting? We'll have a progress report. We'll take you to a South Dakota school that's going back to its farming roots with hands-on learning. We take a look at the new improvements the SDSU Meat Lab has made as they celebrate 100 years. And on this month's Soy Insight, we'll see what pathogens and diseases soybean growers need to be on the lookout for this season.  

Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss whether the cattle market has reached its top on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, dry conditions around the region are affecting planting for some growers. A major food bank that serves the hungry throughout the region struggles with funding cuts. Changes are coming for North Dakota's largest farm group. And we'll meet the former Organic Valley intern who now leads the country's largest cooperative of organic farmers.  

Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss some upcoming trade deal thoughts and look at the unwavering beef market on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, needed rain gives growers a boost. We'll check on planting progress around the region. The Minnesota House passes an ag budget that makes up for some federal cuts. The future of meat processing is happening at Central Lakes College in Staples, Minnesota. And a South Dakota cattle rancher gets a surprise delivery in one of his calves.  

Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss continued demand for beef and the friendliness of a China/U.S. trade deal on Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins visits North Dakota to hear concerns from the local ag community. The fight against avian influenza ramps up, more than three years into the epidemic that killed nearly 2 million birds. We'll check in on calving progress across the region. And a career academy is giving a boost to ag education and FFA in South Dakota.

Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss weather, planting, and demand on Friday, April 25, on the Agweek Market Wrap.

This week on AgweekTV, the bee population is undergoing another catastrophic loss. We take a closer look at the problem. Minnesota lawmakers move closer to passing an ag bill. We'll tell you what's in it. Some culinary students cook up award winning dishes using soy. And a young South Dakota cattle producer is named a national Trailblazer. We'll tell you what that means to her and other young ranchers.  

Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the "breather" week in the days leading up to Easter on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, planting season is starting off very dry for some growers around the region. Tariff talks continue to keep markets on edge. We'll hear from some experts about these uncertain times. We take you to the South Dakota State FFA Convention, where students are giving back to their communities. And we'll tell you why a young flower farmer is fighting to have her crop recognized as an ag product.  

Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management talked about market impact to tariffs and a slumping economy, along with weather, on the Agweek Market Wrap.

This week on AgweekTV, some soybean growers are shifting their planting plans because of low prices. A series of town hall meetings is giving Minnesota farmers a chance to give their lawmakers a message about federal cuts. A Minnesota company is one of the country's biggest frozen organic food processors. And an SDSU student is researching how to make beef hold its fresh color longer.  

Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the pressure of tariffs and tariff headlines on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, a program that gets fresh, healthy food from farms to kids at school faces the loss of federal funding. South Dakota's ag secretary talks about the biggest issues facing the state's biggest industry. we'll hear about the history of sugarbeet farming from some farmers who lived it. And we'll take you to the region's sweetest harvest.

Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the impact of upcoming ag reports and retaliatory tariffs on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to take a toll on flocks across the country. We'll see what's being done to try to stop it. Our Agweek Livestock Tour takes us to the home of some of the nation's best Angus genetics. At the International Sugar Beet Institute, we'll hear the latest in politics from Washington, D.C. And we'll see what's being done to lower nitrate levels in drinking water.  

Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss what appears to be the calm before the storm on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

This week on AgweekTV, we'll tell you about a new wheat breeding program started by a longtime North Dakota grain company. We'll take a look at how federal funding freezing are impacting farmers in our communities. Calving season can be a stressful time of year. We'll see how one company could ease that stress. And several businesses join forces to show students about the many career opportunities in ag.