Podcasts about Agribusiness

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Today’s guest is Lori Stevermer. She is a pork producer from Minnesota and immediate past president for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) from World Pork Expo in Des Moines, … Read More

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Today’s guest is Kody Bessent. He is the CEO of Lubbock-based Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2025/20250603ABR.mp3

Today’s guest is Dr. Mark Welch. He is the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Grain Marketing Economist in College Station, TX http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2025/20250602ABR.mp3

David Hamblin, a farmer and seed retailer based in Morris, Manitoba, brings a dual perspective to our product spotlight conversation on hybrid rye. In this episode, we explore his experience with hybrid rye, his retail business, and insights into grain marketing opportunities through the KWS Cover+ program.

Some of the states best sheep, shearers and finest fleeces are on show in the northern Midlands over the next two days

Tasmania's newest winemaking operation has passed its first test, processing its first ever vintage.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

In this episode:Market Insights | Winter prep underway to set stock numbers1:34 – AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner has all the news from the saleyards. With winter almost here, farmers are getting stock numbers set for the colder months, but Suz reckons prices are holding up for vendors.Feature | Farming needs to build long-term resilience6:59 – The annual KPMG Agribusiness Agenda was launched at E Tipu: The NZ Future Food and Fibre Summit in Palmerston North. Bryan sat down with head of consumer/industrial markets agriculture Ian Proudfoot to talk through the agenda. Ian's calling for our food and fibre sector to form a long-term strategy that gives certainty and confidence to those being buffeted by constant challenges.Feds Focus | Drystock sector is facing a crisis20:39 – Federated Farmers meat and wool chair Toby Williams says the drystock sector is facing a crisis and it will take a big effort to restore confidence to the hill country. He's calling on the farming sector, government and everyone else with a stake in our economic wellbeing to work together to save our sheep.The Final Word28:25 – It's a running joke at farming conferences that the most overused word is collaboration. But with the world experiencing more geopolitical turmoil and big challenges here at home, the right sort of collaboration will be the key to future success.

In this thought-provoking episode of Confessions of a Higher Ed Social Media Manager, host Jenny Li Fowler sits down with Safaniya Stevenson, a seasoned higher ed social strategist, to challenge one of the industry's sacred cows: the audience persona. Together, they explore the limitations of personas in higher ed marketing and advocate for a more human, community-driven approach. This episode is a must-listen for enrollment marketers, brand strategists, and social media managers navigating a diverse and evolving student landscape.Guest Name: Safaniya Stevenson, Marketing ConsultantGuest Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/safaniyastevenson/Portfolio Website: https://safaniyastevensonportfolio.my.canva.site/Guest Bio: Strategist. Storyteller. Status quo disruptor. Safaniya "Safy" Stevenson transforms brands by understanding what makes audiences tick. With over a decade of experience spanning TV news to digital leadership, she has orchestrated viral campaigns and led multimillion-dollar rebrands for institutions like NC State, Boise State and Cal Poly Humboldt. Named a 2024 AAMA "Marketer to Watch" and SXSW EDU presenter, Safy brings her signature optimism to clients across Agribusiness, Food & Beverage, Tourism, and Education. This Raleigh-based Lego enthusiast (20+ builds and counting) applies her omnichannel expertise to create authentic narratives that elevate brands beyond conventional boundaries. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jenny Li Fowlerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jennylifowler/https://twitter.com/TheJennyLiAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Confessions of a Higher Ed Social Media Manager is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

KPMG’s Global Head of Agribusiness yesterday released his 2025 Agribusiness Agenda, sharing the results of its annual Agribusiness Leaders Priority Survey, a key resource for industry leaders and influencers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of The Food Professor Podcast is steeped in insights, storytelling, and smoky Texas flavour. Hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois kick off with a deep dive into the state of Canadian agri-food policy, tariffs, and food inflation before welcoming a very special guest: Tonia Jahshan, Founder and CEO of Sipology.Broadcasting remotely from Texas, Sylvain shares updates from his new role as head of the prestigious Masters in Agribusiness program at Texas A&M University—ranked #1 in the U.S. and #3 globally. He offers behind-the-scenes insights into the world of American ag education, donor-funded infrastructure, and his leadership plans. Amidst meetings with deans and exploring campus, Sylvain visits a Texas institution of another kind—Buc-ee's, the legendary convenience store-meets-theme-park known for its brisket, wall of jerky, and award-winning bathrooms. The hosts revel in Buc-ee's cult status and then Michael highlights the newly released Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list, the Michelin Guide of Texas barbecue. Sylvain, a BBQ enthusiast, is already planning future brisket pilgrimages.  Congrats to our guest on the #pod from earlier this year Chuck Charnichart from Barb's BQ for making the list!!From Texas to Toronto, the episode pivots to policy with an analysis of Prime Minister Mark Carney's new mandate letter. Sylvain critiques its lack of clarity for the agri-food sector, calling for a shift from farm-gate thinking to value-chain strategy. The hosts then turn to the thorny issue of tea tariffs, which are hitting Canadian importers hard despite recent government reprieves. With tea being a $1.3 billion market in Canada—and nearly all of it imported—these tariffs are creating real cost pressures. The duo also revisits the long-running bread price-fixing investigation, discussing Loblaw's recent $500 million class action settlement and why the Competition Bureau's probe remains unresolved.In the second half of the episode, Tonia Jahshan joins the pod live from the SIAL Canada show floor. The inspirational founder of Sipology (formerly Steeped Tea) shares her origin story: how a single sip of loose-leaf Earl Grey in Nova Scotia after a miscarriage led to a wellness-focused tea empire. From launching a side hustle to pitching on Dragons' Den, growing to 8,000 consultants, and creating Health Canada-approved products like menopause relief teas and fizzy matchas, Tonia's entrepreneurial journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and remarkable growth. Now expanding globally and embracing an omni-channel model, she's brewing up a bold new future for Sipology.With a rich mix of policy insights, business strategy, entrepreneurial inspiration—and a side of Texas BBQ—this episode is a flavourful must-listen. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner has all the news from the saleyards. With winter almost here, farmers are getting stock numbers set for the colder months, but Suz reckons prices are holding up for vendors.

Federated Farmers meat and wool chair Toby Williams says the drystock sector is facing a crisis and it will take a big effort to restore confidence to the hill country. He's calling on the farming sector, government and everyone else with a stake in our economic wellbeing to work together to save our sheep.

The annual KPMG Agribusiness Agenda was launched at E Tipu: The NZ Future Food and Fibre Summit in Palmerston North.Bryan sat down with head of consumer/industrial markets agriculture Ian Proudfoot to talk through the agenda. Ian's calling for our food and fibre sector to form a long-term strategy that gives certainty and confidence to those being buffeted by constant challenges.

Show Highlights: Root + Beta's niche marketing for John Deere dealer groups and scope of services. [03:35] Emerging trend of cross-border M&As in ag equipment. [07:38] Potential risks to customer retention during M&A branding. [15:43] Why failure to engage staff in the M&A process is a critical PR misstep. [19:57] How to plan and execute external and internal M&A communications. [23:39] Storytelling to create concurrent legacy and prospective customer buy-in. [27:32] Importance of employee training to navigate a reprioritized customer base. [31:02] The power of authenticity and highlighting differentiators—not overselling—in post-deal branding. [37:25] Learn more about Root + Beta at https://rootandbeta.com. To connect with Andrew Levenson on LinkedIn, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-levenson/. If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/, or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com.  

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Court Merrigan, Agricultural Broker & Consultant at LandVest, to explore the evolving landscape of agricultural real estate across the United States. With a broad understanding of land use, commodity trends, and investment outlooks, Court brings a 360-degree view of what's shaping rural land markets in 2025.

Huge jump in the value of Tasmanian farmland

Today’s guest is Brian McLaughlin. He is an attorney and rancher from Midland, Texas and a Director with the Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA). http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2025/20250522ABR.mp3

So dry in the south of the country , wet in NSW, and weather all over the place

Season 5: Episode 210In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Jeffrey Smith of Valent U.S.A. and Dr. Frank Wong of Bayer Crop Science to discuss the essential and often misunderstood role of crop protection in modern agriculture. Representing the Growing Matters coalition, Jeff and Frank dive into the importance of science-based advocacy, the value of stewardship, and the continued fight to ensure farmers have access to the tools they need to protect their crops and yields.The conversation covers the mission of Growing Matters and the BeSure! campaign, the science behind neonicotinoid products, and the regulatory challenges posed by misinformation and shifting political winds. Jeff shares insight from his decades of work building coalitions to defend key crop protection chemistries, while Frank explains the rigorous safety and regulatory processes behind pesticide approvals and the responsibility that applicators hold.Listeners will walk away with practical reminders about treated seed, foliar applications, label compliance, and why good stewardship matters—not just for safety, but for the long-term resilience of agriculture. With a candid and even humorous look at the intersection of science, policy, and public perception, this episode offers clarity in a time when growers need it most.To learn more about Brenda and her services, visit https://growingmatters.org.#farm #smartfarming #agricultureNorth American Ag is devoted to highlighting the people & companies in agriculture who impact our industry and help feed the world. Subscribe at https://northamericanag.comWant to hear the stories of the ag brands you love and the ag brands you love to hate? Hear them at https://whatcolorisyourtractor.comDon't just thank a farmer, pray for one too!Send us a textAgritechnica in Hannover, Germany is held every other year, this year long-time tech writer & ag journalist Willie Vogt has put together for ag enthusiasts! The Agritechnica tour includes three days at the huge equipment and farm technology event. Learn more - https://agtoursusa.com/agritechnica.htmlSubscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com

Today’s guest is Curt Blades. He is a Senior Vice President with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and talks about farm machinery and challenges facing the industry today. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2025/20250521ABR.mp3

In this insightful episode of The Impact Farming Show, host Tracy Brunet sits down with JP Gervais, Vice-President & Chief Economist at Farm Credit Canada (FCC), to discuss the highly anticipated 2024 FCC Canadian Farmland Values Report. Each year, this report provides critical insights into farmland value trends across the country—and this year's findings do not disappoint. JP unpacks the key highlights, regional trends, and what the data means for Canadian farmers in the current economic climate. In This Episode, You'll Learn: - Overview of the 2024 FCC Farmland Values Report:JP explains the purpose of the report and what it covers—from value trends to market dynamics. - Farmland Values Across Canada:A look at how land values changed across provinces in 2024 and what's driving those shifts. - Surprises in the Data:JP shares what findings stood out most and how 2024 compared to previous years. - Impact of Interest Rates:How elevated rates in recent years affected farmland transactions, and whether things are picking up in 2024. - Looking Ahead to 2025:JP offers his expert outlook on future trends in farmland demand and where interest rates may be heading. - Advice for Canadian Farmers:Insightful takeaways on navigating the current land market and preparing for what's next. Thanks for tuning in, Tracy p.s. FREE Transition Planning Resource eBook: If transition planning is on the horizon for your farm, don't miss downloading our FREE resource guide. https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/free_resources ============================= ✅ Important Link to Follow

Today’s guest is Liz Herschfield. She is the new Executive Director of Cotton Council International (CCI) and talks about her background and priorities for promoting cotton abroad. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2025/20250520ABR.mp3

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Three walnut farms in the Coal River Valley have joined forces in the latest harvest to market the fresh walnuts under the Coal Valley brand.

Wednesday, May 21 -  Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the news affecting small farmers in America, including a focus on added value of producing for farmer's markets, how Brooke Rollins and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are working together for a healthier America and a focus on supporting local farmers, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's problems with the government over land. Next, Doug introduces us to Ryan McPherson, owner of Glidden Point Oyster Farms in Edgecomb, Maine. Ryan got his start in fisheries and looking for a way to stay on the water, so when the opportunity to take over the oyster farm (which was established in 1987) arose in 2015, Ryan went for it. Glidden Point Oysters are grown slowly, and in the nutrient-rich depths of the Damariscotta River, a world class growing environment. Their oysters are renowned for their heavy shell, and beautiful appearance. They start from seed and grow them in upwellers and floating bags on the surface of the river until they reach the appropriate size to be harvested.  Plus, all Glidden Point oysters are harvested by hand, and often by scuba diver. They touch their oysters every step of the way, and it's the care they take, whether it's grading seed, diving, or culling, that produces a premium oyster they're proud to share with others, and proud to call their own. When it comes to aquaculture, things move very quickly with a lot more dynamics to the process. You can learn more about Glidden Point Oyster Farms at GliddenPoint.com. Finishing up this episode of the American Family Farmer podcast, Farmer Doug opines about the state of the country as it pertains to the current administration and what it means for farmers and anyone in agri-business.Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

Today’s show features highlights from Friday’s House Budget Committee hearing over the “Big Beautiful Bill” that will extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, while also slashing spending from other … Read More

Today’s guest is Janice Person. She is with Grounded Communications and explains her path to creating a resource that helps educate those new to ag, about the industry. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2025/20250515ABR.mp3

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Why are affordability and tech advances important to farmers? This 24-minute episode of The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI features Craig Smith, vice president of Agribusiness and Food Services for Alliant Insurance Services and a keynote panelist for the 2025 IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference. Listen to this impactful discussion of these challenges and what's happening on the family farm. After this podcast, you will have even more appreciation for the importance of strong advocates for farmers and ranchers.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Brendan Jacobs, Head of Agribusiness at Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank SA on how global and domestic shifts continue to challenge the agricultural sector, they also touch on how success will depend on aligning policy, innovation, and grassroots execution to support those who feed the nation. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is Bob Maurer with Manduca Trading in Chicago, IL. He covers the latest USDA World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) for row crops and livestock. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2025/20250512ABR.mp3

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

The push for pharmaceuticals to combat diabetes and weight loss is leading to a revival of the poppy industry in Tasmania.

Today’s guest is Ag Secretary Brooks Rollins. She testified recently before a Senate Subcommittee on Appropriations. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2025/20250509ABR.mp3

Today’s guest is Troy Applehans with CattleFax. He spoke recently at the Hemphill County Beef Conference in Canadian, TX. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2025/20250508ABR.mp3

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Farmers in the Colebrook area need irrigation

Today’s guest is John Stika. He is the President of the Certified Angus Brand and spoke recently at the Hemphill Beef Conference in Canadian, TX. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2025/20250507ABR.mp3

In this week's episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy speaks with Damian Mason on “The Next Farm Crisis: Tariffs, Trade Wars, Land Bubbles, Oversupply & Deglobalization.” Does history repeat itself?  Well, it may not repeat itself exactly, but our current economic environment is showing many similarities to the farm crisis of the 1970s and 1980s. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation.  Conversation Time Stamps [0:00] - Introduction [1:40] - Is agriculture history repeating itself, with similarities from the 70s and 80s? [3:39] - The political, economic, trade, and productive climates are very similar to the 70s and 80s.  [3:45] - Anyone in agriculture that is around 40 year olds only knows the golden age of North American agriculture. This is dangerous. [4:10] - 80's were terrible. Damian shares about the 80s land values dropping, farm bankruptcies and farms so far upside down that the bank refused to foreclose. [6:17] - So, are we as bad as the 1980s? No, but Damian makes some startling comparisons that will raise a few eyebrows.  [6:20] - What got us into the 80s farm crisis? Inflation, global strife, trade fights, oversupply, and uncertainty. We are facing all the same economic conditions right now. [8:31] - The World is vastly oversupplied, and this is being reflected in price and trade wars. [9:07] - Asset run-up is another factor. Land is at near record highs, as it was in the 1980s. [9:54] - Supply and demand. Tracy asks, “Are we still feeding a growing World, Damian?” [11:18] - Industrialization, innovation, and incredible yield advancement have outpaced population growth. [12:20] - North American 20 to 25 year “up cycle” in demand for agriculture products. [12:54] - We have reached productive capacity, and population growth is heading towards decline. [15:40] - Misleading messaging to farmers. “Feeding the growing World” is no longer accurate and is a dangerously misleading statement for farmers considering farm growth or not. [18:40] - PIK program from the 80s. Subsidizing farmers to reduce agricultural production in dairy, corn, etc. [19:36] - Vastly oversupplied right now. This is a similar tune to 80's over supply. [20:00] - Caution to 40 and 50-year-old farmers on future agriculture and farm growth. [22:38] - “If you got the dirt, you cannot get hurt.” A younger generation is banking on land, which could never possibly decrease in value. [24:40] - Are we in a very different time in history? Attempting change of World powers. [26:07] - Deglobalization versus globalization. [27:28] - Trade wars, protectionism, tariffs, and de-globalization are one interconnected conversation. [28:30] - European agriculture protectionism. [29:50] - USA protectionism. Started long before Trump.  [31:00] - Canadian protectionism: Canadian poultry and dairy supply management is protectionism. Pros and cons. [34:00] - Damian predicts supply management is coming to American agriculture. [36:40] - So what's the answer? [37:00] - Just open new markets. The consumers are already being fed. No one is going unserved. [38:00] - We are now all fighting for the same consumer. No new consumers. [39:00] - Is this the new normal? What do farmers need to have on their radar? [39:30] - Damian predicts indefinite trade spats for the foreseeable future.  [44:00] - Damian, what advice would you give to a 28-year-old young farmer who wants to expand the farm? If you want a thought-provoking and non-mainstream conversation, don't miss this episode! Thanks for tuning in, Tracy =================================

Today’s guest is Kirti Mutatkar. She is the CEO of United Ag in California. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2025/20250506ABR.mp3

Today’s guest is Bob Maurer. He is with Manduca Trading in Chicago, IL and talks about markets. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2025/20250505ABR.mp3

Agribusiness suppliers are looking for ways to help support farmers through these challenging times.

In this powerful and refreshing episode, Mark Jewell sits down with longtime friend and leadership expert Marlene Eick, Senior Director of Leadership Development at the Ohio Farm Bureau. Together, they explore what it really takes to build strong, healthy teams—and why intentional leadership starts with creating space for honest conversations, personal growth, and shared ownership.From building culture with a brand-new team to navigating transition seasons, Marlene shares real-world wisdom about leadership challenges, emotional intelligence at work, and how leaders can balance being human without becoming everyone's therapist. This conversation goes deep into practical leadership—and also offers fresh encouragement for anyone feeling the weight of leadership today.Whether you're leading a team of 2 or 200, this episode is packed with personal insight, practical takeaways, and honest reflection that every agribusiness leader needs to hear.Key Takeaways:

Today’s guest is Rep. Angie Craig. She is a representative from the 2nd District of Minnesota and the Ranking Member on the House Agriculture Committee. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2025/20250502ABR.mp3

Today’s guest is Carl Ray Polk. He is a cattleman and president of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association from Lufkin, TX. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2025/20250501ABR.mp3

Season 5: Episode 208In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Brenda Heymer, owner of Heymer Management Accounting in Amarillo, Texas. With a deep-rooted background in agriculture and over three decades of accounting experience, Brenda shares her passion for helping producers move beyond traditional, tax-based accounting to embrace management accounting rooted in accrual principles. Through a thoughtful and in-depth conversation, Brenda explains how aligning production data with financials gives producers a more accurate view of their cost of production and overall business performance.Chrissy and Brenda discuss the critical need for better financial visibility, especially in a time of rising input costs and uncertain market conditions. Brenda breaks down how management accounting differs from typical bookkeeping—focusing on internal decision-making tools rather than tax returns—and why accrual accounting is essential to track commodity-level performance across production years. She also highlights CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture, a robust Red Wing Software tool built specifically for ag producers that allows for detailed inventory, allocations, and side-by-side cash and accrual reporting—something QuickBooks simply can't offer.Brenda walks listeners through the conversion process from QuickBooks to CenterPoint, noting how her team goes deep into their clients' data to lay the foundation for better decision-making. She shares real-world examples of how clients have uncovered inefficiencies at specific ranches or crop fields, and how this information helps them project cash flow, streamline operations, and manage risk more effectively. Chrissy and Brenda also talk about the challenges of data overload in modern ag and how Brenda's team helps transform that raw data into usable, actionable insights through personalized meetings and scenario planning.Throughout the episode, Brenda shares not only her technical knowledge but also her heart for agriculture. She challenges producers to step out of their comfort zones and embrace their roles as business owners, encouraging them to build teams and delegate tasks outside their core strengths. Brenda emphasizes that having better information leads to better decisions and that it's okay not to know everything—but vital to get the right help.Whether you're just starting to explore accrual-based accounting or are ready to overhaul your financial systems, Brenda offers sound advice for producers through 2025 and beyond. Her mission is clear: to change agriculture for the better, one accurate report at a time. To learn more about Brenda and her services, visit www.heymermanagement.com.#farm #smartfarming #agricultureNorth American Ag is devoted to highlighting the people & companies in agriculture who impact our industry and help feed the world. Subscribe at https://northamericanag.comWant to hear the stories of the ag brands you love and the ag brands you love to hate? Hear them at https://whatcolorisyourtractor.comDon't just thank a farmer, pray for one too!Send us a textAgritechnica in Hannover, Germany is held every other year, this year long-time tech writer & ag journalist Willie Vogt has put together for ag enthusiasts! The Agritechnica tour includes three days at the huge equipment and farm technology event. Learn more - https://agtoursusa.com/agritechnica.htmlSubscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com