Podcasts about Country Financial

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Chuy Rivas, a four-time All-American Award winner at Country Financial and one of the top insurance and financial services agents in the country, and the story of how he got there is anything but ordinary.   Born in a cartel-run brothel in Mexico, adopted, raised with nothing, and kicked out at 16, Chuy built a multimillion-dollar agency from a cold call he wasn't even supposed to make. He breaks down the referral strategy that built his business, the insurance mistake most Americans don't know they're making, and what a surprise diabetes diagnosis taught him about slowing down long enough to enjoy what you've built.   This is the kind of conversation that reminds every single person listening that the life they want is still within reach. Share this with someone who needs a reminder that anything is still possible, no matter what you've been through.   

Matt Huston, New Frontier Capital Markets in Chicago, discusses early growth, market money flows and the upcoming WASDE report.Tanna Suits, Farm Certified Representative with Country Financial, discusses her operation in Champaign county and getting Farm Certified.Meteorologist Paul Otto, Freese-Notis, previews expected severe weather in Illinois.

Lawrence Kane, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, talks rain and markets.Scott Jensen, Lead Financial Planning Consultant on Country Financial's Advanced Markets team, joins the program to discuss financial security and swings in the indices.

Coverage of the Macoupin County Fair grandstand naming rights agreement with COUNTRY Financial. Conversations with COUNTRY Financial District Leader J R Early and Macoupin County Fair Board President Kim Carney Rhodes.  Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for June, Ava Fleener from North Clay High School.  Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.  

Tiffany discusses rates, risks, insurance plans, succession planning, local agents, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Susan Stroud, No Bull Ag, takes a look at the markets in the wake of wheat headlines and a WASDE report.Scott Jensen, Lead Financial Planning Consultant on Country Financial's advanced markets team, talks about what there is to learn from an inflation report.

Dale Durchholz, Grain Cycles, joins the program to discuss crude oil markets, which he describes as the "dominant feature" of market movement.Jesse Kohlbecker, Vice President of Claims and Client Services at Country Financial, talks about the claim process following storm damage across the state.

Garrett Toay, Ag Trader Talk, joins the program from a rainy Jo Daviess County to talk about planting and markets.Scott Jensen, Lead Financial Planning Consultant on Country Financial's Advance Markets team, looks back at the data from the first quarter of the year.

Stephen Nicholson, Rabo Ag, joins the program to wrap up the market week.Kevin Lighty, WCIA Meteorolgist out of Champaign, says the weather service points to circling threats throughout the week.Zack Hinthorn, Agribusinesses Underwriter for Country Financial, talks about staying safe and avoiding collisions during planting season, while making sure you're properly covered if it happens

Mark Gold, Managing Director at Stone X, kicks off a new market month with crude oil breaking hard overnight, rain across the country and falling corn and wheat.Doug Yoder, Crop Sales Leader at Country Financial, introduces Jason Maschoff, who will be taking his place as he prepares to retire.Jayson Gosselin, Meteorologist at National Weather Service St. Louis, discusses the rain we've been seeing and how much more is yet to come.

RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports Year-round E15 approval from Congress would bring certainty for farmers eyeing down a new planting season.Chad Leman, past president of Illinois Pork Producers, talks about his experience at the National Pork Forum.Tim Ekberg, Vice President and Chief Underwriter of Country Financial, discusses a significant number of policy writers earning farm certification.Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.

Jerry Gidel, Midland Research, joins the program to discuss the passing of an Ag Broadcasting icon and then looks at the markets.Jennifer Killian, Marketing Manager at IAA Credit Union, informs you on how to stay aware and avoid becoming the victim of scams.Tim Ekberg, Vice President and Chief Underwriter of Country Financial, discusses a significant number of policy writers earning farm certification.

Terry Probst, Total Grain Marketing in Effingham, joins the program to discusses soybean markets on the rise, as other commodities move lower.Scott Jensen, Country Financial's Lead Financial Planning Consultant on the Advanced Markets team, discusses financial outlooks in a moment of uncertainty.

Country Financial Rachael Gipe and Sally Waddell joined WRAM's Kailey Foster to discuss the upcoming Country Financial Farm Discussion & Panel taking place March 5th at the St. Pats Community Center in Raritan.

Curt Struhbar, Advance Trading, joins the program to discuss market outlooks and analysis.Drew Showalter, Durastak, talks about corn rootworm from Syngenta's Malta research facility.Kris Kline, Manager of Financial Specialists at Country Financial talks about upcoming Financial Ag Summits and how farmers can benefit.

Longtime free-trader and Ag Senator Chuck Grassley is having “buyer's remorse” on Congress giving up some of its tariff power to the president back in the 1960s and 70s, RFD Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports.University of Illinois dairy researcher Dr. Phil Cardoso talks about hybrid rye research from last week's dairy summit.Scott Jensen, Financial Planning Consultant on Country Financial's markets team, has a look at Fed rates and the overall economic landscape.Kris Kline, Manager of Financial Specialists at Country Financial talks about upcoming Financial Ag Summits and how farmers can benefit.Adam Mortiz, merchandiser for Alliance Grain, talks a WASDE without much change and corn export trends.Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at your forecast.

Adam Moritz, Alliance Grain in Gibson City, joins the program to discuss market outlook and analysis.Scott Jensen, Lead Financial Planning Consultant at Country Financial, takes a monthly look at financial well-being.

Brian Chastain, Marketwise Ag Services, joins the program to discuss potential upside and market movement following a "stomach-punch" WASDE report.Scott Jensen, Lead Financial Planning Consultant for Country Financial's Advance Markets team, explains what a "k-shaped" economy is and what it could mean for you.

Tim Abel, Director of Customer Risk Management at Growmark, talks fuel price, geopolitical unrest and other risk related topics.Ryan Hypke, portfolio manager at Country Financial, talks stock market outlooks and financial management heading into 2026.

Janelle Albricht, Country Financial, is in studio on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to tell you some winter travel tip from Country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Duhigg, Country Financial, is in studio on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to give you all the tips for preparing your home for the upcoming winter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Grace Murphy of Macomb reflects on her time as a state and national FFA officer as she heads to the National FFA Convention.  Marlon Eilts with COUNTRY Financial discusses COUNTRY's "Sport Your School" promotion with the IHSA.  Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim, and RFD Radio Content Coordinator Collin Schopp.  

Learning about the 19x1950 family farm in Woodford County and Farm Family Foods in Benson from Corrie Scott.  Allison Johnson highlights the Joliet Junior College Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter.  COUNTRY Financial's Jim Jacobs discusses a historical marker recognizing the 100th anniversary of COUNTRY and the Illinois Agricultural Association. 

Dallas Lichenberg, Country Financial, is in studio on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to tell you how Country can keep your young driver safe and covered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Schreiber, with Country Financial, is in studio on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to tell you why now is the right time to check in on your homeowners insurance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian A. LeeVice President of SalesBL Wealth Management Firm AUM $600M Website https://blwealthmanagement.com/About Brian LeeBrian possesses a unique combination of experience in the public and private sectors. Recognized for integrity, ability to work cross functionally, and being passionate about innovative results and achieving goals. Brian started his career in the Insurance/Financial Services space after a two years graduating from Northern Illinois University. He began his journey at Country Financial in Sales helping middle market clients with insurance and financial planning.Brian possesses a unique combination of experience in the public and private sectors. Recognized for integrity, ability to work cross functionally, and being passionate about innovative results and achieving goals. Brian started his career in the Insurance/Financial Services space after a two years graduating from Northern Illinois University. He began his journey at Country Financial in Sales helping middle market clients with insurance and financial planning.My focus now is helping younger generation with financial planning, understand compounding of investments, saving for the future and providing protection for the unexpected. My work also helps individuals, small business owners plan, save and plan for long-term. Brian is supported with a team of insurance and financial professionals with over 70 years of combine experience to forge strong customer relationships and provide competence and integrity. Brian is a financial advisor representative who is the investment advisor representative at First Advisors National. In a fiduciary capacity, he develops and reviews financial plans for individuals and families. He has a Series 65 and Life and Health license. Brian resides in the Western suburbs of Chicago with his wife, daughter. Brian enjoys outside activities like golfing, boating, snowmobling, socializing with family and friends!

Henry Brockman with Henry's Farm in Congerville details his vegetable farming operation and overcoming a farm accident.  Helen VanBeck with American Farmland Trust highlights Fishers & Farmers Workshops. Andrew Deedrich, a COUNTRY Financial farm certified rep in Champaign and Emily Cler with the Champaign County Farm Bureau discuss the Feed a Farmer campaign during harvest season.   

Todd Clark with Country Financial is in studio on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to tell you everything you need to know about life insurance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlighting National Farm Safety and Health Week with COUNTRY Financial agriculture senior underwriter Zachary Hinthorn and Laura Siegel, Health Communications Officer of the AgriSafe Network. Josh Wagner provides a CropWatcher report from Pope County.  Eric Relph with CommStock Investments previews a new market week.  

"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Megan Schofield with COUNTRY Financial discusses next week's "Tourniquet in Every Tractor" event in Clark County. Former Illinois State FFA officer Levi Maierhofer details his IHSA logos map project.  Pigskin Pickins' with Jim, DeLoss, and content coordinator Collin Schopp filling in for Rita.  

Nicholaus Woodard, Country Financial, joins Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to discuss renter's insurance and how Country Financial can make sure you are protected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode of Rizzuto After Hours, host Rafe Williams welcomes his friend Dustin Row to discuss the impactful charity, Songs4Soldiers. Rafe and Dustin dive into the mission of Songs 4 Soldiers (S4S), which supports combat veterans facing hardships, and share personal anecdotes from their own military experiences. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about friendship, service, and the importance of giving back to those who have served and don't miss the Songs4Soldiers Benefit Concert coming up on Friday, September 5th and Saturday, September 6th, 2025 in Columbia, IL. Get tickets for the Songs4Soldiers Benefit Concert 105.7 The Point, Weber Chevrolet, Budweiser, Jim Beam, Veterans United Home Loans & Country Financial proudly present the 12th Annual Songs 4 Soldiers Benefit Concert in Columbia, IL on Friday & Saturday, September 5th & 6th. Enjoy a full weekend of cheap beer, music, food, and fun with The Wallflowers, Craig Morgan, Jimmy Griffin & The Incurables, Dazed N Confused STL + so many more. 100% of proceeds go toward the Songs 4 Soldiers mission of helping combat veteransTickets are just $30 + Veterans and kids 12 and under get in FREE https://songs4soldiersstl.org/events/Chapters:(00:00) Rafe Williams welcomes Dustin Rao to Russuto After Hours(01:42) Songs for Soldiers helps combat veterans through its annual music festival(03:49) How's Craig in the military? Yeah, he was. Probably like a chief warrant officer or something like that(04:33) I tried to convince David Lee Roth he was my dad Monday night(05:44) You were in the Army from 98 to 06. Yep. You were in. That's right, I was. Uh, we were both in(09:00) When I went to boot camp, I saw World War II barracks(12:25) Rafe says he did terribly on his ASVAB test(14:57) At Fort Sill, it was all dudes. Right. So it's all dudes relatively around your age(15:59) An African American man showed me his penis in the shower at boot camp(18:48) How'd you do on your PT test? 300, actually(19:26) Kevin McAllister describes seeing the biggest penis he's ever seen(22:14) Okay, we're back. Thank you to all of our sponsors(23:05) So before we went on break, you were talking about pranks in the army(26:28) Carter is a good kid. I'm glad to be his dad(28:47) Tell me about the pranks that you pulled in boot camp(31:47) I got broke off the run somehow. I can't remember how that happened(34:45) There's always one little group running narcissist in every group(38:18) We had done pillow parties. Okay, not soap parties, like Full Metal Jacket(41:27) Dr. Lang came into the kitchen and asked me if I did something(44:33) I would do impersonations of the drill sergeants during boot camp(47:39) You joined pre 911 three months. So you joined in 01. Yeah. So and you converted from truck driver to reserve(51:09) My first cruiser you gotta dig in did was a 260 in Iraq(51:59) So you're over there 04 to 05 single, uh, deployment(55:49) The Abu G prison scandal had happened like three weeks before this. And that's when both Fallujah offenses happened(59:13) I would never discourage military service. And I would recommend to anybody(01:01:41) Dustin Round is a combat veteran who has survivor's guilt(01:03:42) You're helping combat veterans when they really need it, John says(01:07:27) I disagree with the idea that veterans are owed disability. I don't think that's right(01:10:46) There's a misconception that all veterans are heroes in the military(01:13:47) There have been several cases where we've helped veterans' families(01:16:43) S4S is a non profit organization that helps veterans(01:20:01) Psychedelics could be game changer for veterans, comedian says(01:20:27) A clinic in Mexico is treating veterans with ibogaine(01:23:22) Texas has passed it now to be a treatment through va, which is cool(01:27:11) Rafe says Soldiers My Fire is working on helping veterans get off prescription drugs(01:31:31) Rafe says Songs for Soldiers is tackling both addiction and abuse(01:34:10) Personal question. How have you dealt with trauma from Iraq on a personal level(01:38:25) You have survivor's guilt over a lot of this. You're 41 now(01:39:06) You talked about processing trauma after going to Iraq(01:41:44) Songs for Soldiers has helped thousands of veterans since its inception(01:45:39) Songster Soldiers is raising money for veterans through concerts(01:48:25) This concludes Riz show after hours. See you next timeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Country Financial Representative Andrew Harby hosts the show at his Wabash Avenue office along with Country Financial colleague Mike O'Brien as they chat with Sam about local notes, insurance and high school football, then Dr. Sean McCaffrey hosts Wellness Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jannelle Albrecht with Country Financial is in studio on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to tell you how they can get your the right coverage for your car.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mikayla Bowman with Country Financial is in studio on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to tell you how Country can help prepare you for your end of summer road tripSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd Clark, Financial Advisor with Country Financial, is in studio on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to give you all the details about personal liability insurance. To reach Todd give him a call at 701-476-9166.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Dunphy, Country Financial, joins Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness with some important tips for the newlyweds in your life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Tuesday! Returning guest Carmen Martinez is here with Aaron Rodriguez to discuss the work they do this morning. This is a different break from our normal format, Carmen is taking the lead this morning! Carmen is an insurance professional with Country Financial and she's standing by to make your dreams a secure reality. Check out today's conversation! Got questions? Send us an email to: goodmorningaurorail@gmail.comHave a great rest of the day! Good Morning Aurora will return with more news, weather and the very best of Aurora. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcastThe second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday from 9:00 to 9:30 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora.Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodmorningaurorailInstagram: goodmorningaurorailSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningauroraACTV (Aurora Community Television): https://www.aurora-il.org/309/Aurora-Community-TV#kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #cityofaurorail #auroramedia #auroranews #morningnews #goodmorningaurora #morningnews #morningshow #tuesday #fyp

Adam Rader and Donna Verda with Rader Family Farms of Normal discuss a corn maze recognizing COUNTRY Financial's 100th Anniversary. The segment also features COUNTRY Financial's Sarah Franzen.  Tyler Harp talks Syngenta fungicides. Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather looks at the remaining July weather outlook.  

Tyler talks to Dale about filing claims for storm damage, summer safety around pools, trampolines, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation with CEO's: Jim Jacobs from COUNTRY Financial, Mark Orr from GROWMARK, Matt McClelland from Prairie Farms, and Nick Brooks from IAA Credit Union.  Also on the program, IAA Foundation scholarship recipient Emma Smith and Julie Hewitt from the Illinois Foundation FFA.  

Janelle Albriecht with Country Financial is in studio on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to discuss how she can help make sure you are protected if severe weather strikes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Duhig, Country Financial, is in studio on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to tell you how Country Financial can help you plan for college.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike O'Brien of Country Financial stops in to announce this year's scholarship winners and the guys chat with some regular callers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loads of information on Friday's show including updates from Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow and Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.  Jesse Kohlbecker, VP of Claims and Client Services with COUNTRY Financial talks severe weather prep. Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather discusses today's severe storm potential. 

Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I'm Chuck Zimmerman. In this episode I'm going to share some interviews with last week's CattleCon 2025 and CIRB Annual Mtg. I was in San Antonio while Cindy was in Bonita Springs, FL. This is definitely the busy time! So, let's get started with CattleCon. I talked with Colin Woodall, CEO, NCBA who says they were going to break 8,500 attending. Additionally, he talks about the top issues the organization is working on. Next I have Kevin Good, VP Industry Relations, CattleFax. Kevin gave a full presentation on the stage during the CattleFax session. Afterward I interviewed him to hear his outlook for cattle and beef and what is factors are impacting them. Now, I turned to CIRB. Cindy interviewed Tara Smith, Deputy Executive Vice President, CIRB. Tara talks about the need for educating new people working in the new administration and Congress about the importance of crop insurance. Finally, I have Cindy's interview with Lindsey Rinkenberger, CIRB Chairwoman, COUNTRY Financial. Lindsey started CIRB participating the Emerging Leaders program. She talks about how CIRB works with the crop insurance coalition in Washington, DC. And that's the ZimmCast for this week. I hope you enjoy it and thank you for listening.

Insurance, it's necessary but is often overwhelming. What needs coverage, how much, if you need to use it what happens then, all the while these details are evolving along an ever-shifting landscape. Christa Payne, an agency owner at Country Financial, says it's her role to help cut through the jargon and help make it easier for people to digest. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.

Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the looming threat of port strikes on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast, with contracts set to expire on January 15th, 2025. They delve into the potential ramifications for agricultural exports, the criticality of timely contract negotiations, and the broader impact on the U.S. economy. Key topics include the role of government, the importance of maintaining international trade relations, and the ongoing debate over automation in port operations. They underscore the significant risk to the agricultural sector and the ripple effects on other industries and consumer prices. Lorrie talks with Tom Harrington, President of the Colorado Cattlemen's Association, about the impact of wolf reintroduction in Colorado, highlighting issues such as livestock deaths and depredations. He criticized Governor Jared Polis for blaming ranchers and emphasized the need for better preparation and compensation plans. On the second part of the segment, Lorrie is joined by  Evan Holtine from the Illinois Farm Bureau. He discusses a lawsuit against the American Farm Bureau Federation over the termination of Illinois Farm Bureau's membership due to a business decision by affiliate company Country Financial. Sabrina talks with Galen Beer, the national sales strategy and product management lead for AgroLiquid, about the current state and strategic approaches for the mid-year fertilizer season. He highlights early deliveries for 2025, agronomy meetings reviewing research from the past year, and important considerations for growers on the West Coast and Southeast. Galen emphasizes the necessity of having a detailed fertilizer plan, understanding soil tests, and addressing geographical challenges like sodium in irrigation water in California and nutrient washout in Florida. He advises growers to remove emotion from economic decisions and to consult experts, with AgroLiquid's resources available to assist. This episode also features an excerpt of the Voices of the Valley podcast.

In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the ongoing conflict between the Illinois Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). The AFBF voted to expel the Illinois Farm Bureau due to their insurance company, Country Financial, deciding to sell policies to non-farmers, sparking a lawsuit. The conversation covers the potential ramifications for Illinois farmers, their representation in national policy, membership impacts, and the broader implications for other state Farm Bureaus. Lorrie talks with JR Smith, Vice President and co-founder of the Veterans Ranch, who discusses the organization's origins and mission. Founded in 2017, the nonprofit aims to support veterans and their families through equine therapy and other services. Initially conceptualized on napkins at a Chili's, the ranch provides free therapy and discounted riding lessons, with plans to expand to 10 locations across Texas and Florida. This week's Almond Update is with Franz Niederholzer and emphasizes the critical importance of accurate pesticide spraying techniques in agricultural practices, particularly in almond orchards. The discussion highlights the impact of variables such as wind, humidity, and tank contents on spray efficacy. It explores advancements in spray technology, stressing the need for a strong foundational understanding of traditional practices. Topics like nozzle selection, calibration, and the role of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) are elaborated, providing essential guidelines for improving application efficiency and safety.