Podcast appearances and mentions of missouri farm bureau

Joining President Hawkins on this episode of Think Big, Do Good is Convoy of Hope Founder, Hal Donaldson. Convoy of Hope, a global, faith-based, nonprofit organization that works with communities to address root causes of poverty and hunger. Every school day Convoy of Hope feeds 639,000 children in 39 countries, empowers women in micro-enterprise, and trains farmers in sustainable agriculture. Hal has received numerous public service awards. He has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Arts in biblical studies from Bethany University. During a recent volunteering event with Missouri Farm Bureau members, Hal sat down with President Hawkins to discuss Convoy of Hope's mission and how they've grown into one of the 50 largest charities in the United States, according to Forbes. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss upcoming episodes of Think Big, Do Good! Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President Guest: Hal Donaldson, Founder, Convoy of Hope Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Joining President Hawkins on this episode of Think Big, Do Good is Congressman Sam Graves. Sam's leadership has been recognized by the Missouri Farm Bureau as well as the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, the Missouri Hospital Association and the National Federation of Independent Businesses. As a father, grandfather, farmer, businessman, and former State legislator, Sam knows the values, hopes, and beliefs of the hard-working people of the Sixth District, and continues to work tirelessly for Missouri families in the United States House of Representatives. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss upcoming episodes of Think Big, Do Good! Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President Guest: Sam Graves, Congressman 6th District of Missouri Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

There were no serious injuries or deaths from Wednesday's tornado that struck mid-Missouri's Pilot Grove. The tornado struck the Katy Manor nursing home, and downed power lines on and near Highway 135. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Pleasant Hill had a survey team in Pilot Grove by Wednesday afternoon. The NWS in Pleasant Hill says it was an EF-2 tornado with 135 mile per hour winds. The tornado was on the ground for six miles. State Rep. Tim Taylor (R-Speed), who represents Pilot Grove in the Legislature, tells 939 the Eagle that neighbors helped neighbors after the tornado. State Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall), who also represents Pilot Grove, agrees. Senator Gregory tells listeners that he's grateful that there were no serious injuries or deaths. Senator Gregory joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and tells listeners that the sirens did not fire in Cooper County. We also discussed his health care bill, Senate Bill 79. The Missouri Senate has approved it. Missouri Farm Bureau backs Senator Gregory's bill, saying many farmers, small business owners and individuals not covered by group health insurance plans struggle to find affordable options on the marketplace:

We continue to see tariff headlines impact the markets in various ways. Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics joins us to help breakdown some of the tariff concerns, macro factors impacting the commodities and a look at a "very clean looking" livestock market. Find more online at https://www.globalcommresearch.com. Also, Jesse is in Washington D.C. this week with the Missouri Farm Bureau and he has conversations with AFBF President Zippy Duvall and AFBF's Ryan Yates on today's show as well.

Today on the Digging in Podcast. We replay some of the Legislative Briefing from late February. Scott Faughn brings an abridged version of This Week in Missouri Politics, where he first sits down with President Garrett Hawkins to talk about all things Missouri Farm Bureau. Following is a panel discussion with several Farm Bureau board members where these conversations continue, showing the impact on local farmers, families, and business owners. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have every release of Digging In sent directly to your smart device! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guest: Scott Faughn, This Week in Missouri Politics Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Blake Hurst, a farmer in Tarkio, Missouri and the former President of the Missouri Farm Bureau. They discuss the impact that bird flu is having on farmers, high egg prices, and mainly what the new tariffs will mean for farmers. Mark is then joined by Joe Warmington, a columnist for the Toronto Sun. He discusses Prime Minister Justin Troudeau's reaction to new American tariffs being implemented against Canada.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses the latest trending news including corruption within a local foundation and more. Mark is then joined by Bob Onder, Missouri's 3rd District Congressman. He shares a preview of President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress and what we could expect. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Blake Hurst, a farmer in Tarkio, Missouri and the former President of the Missouri Farm Bureau. They discuss the impact that bird flu is having on farmers, high egg prices, and mainly what the new tariffs will mean for farmers. Mark is then joined by Joe Warmington, a columnist for the Toronto Sun. He discusses Prime Minister Justin Troudeau's reaction to new American tariffs being implemented against Canada.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Blake Hurst, a farmer in Tarkio, Missouri and the former President of the Missouri Farm Bureau. They discuss the impact that bird flu is having on farmers, high egg prices, and mainly what the new tariffs will mean for farmers.

This week's Open Mic guest is Garrett Hawkins, President of the Missouri Farm Bureau Federation.  Hawkins says his state's farmers echo calls to Washington to get a new, modernized farm bill approved as quickly as possible. Hawkins says his state takes issue with the Biden administration's Green New Deal policies favoring electricity instead of an “all of the above” approach to the nation's energy future. Missouri landowners are facing property rights issues as the private Grain Belt Express has been given the power of eminent domain to run transmission lines across the state.

Missouri's largest general farm organization is slamming a proposal from the United States Postal Service (USPS) to change rural mail delivery. Missouri Farm Bureau president Garrett Hawkins joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" to discuss the plan. Mr. Hawkins, who lives in west-central Missouri's Appleton City, has written a letter to Postmaster General Louis Dejoy blasting the plan. President Hawkins tells listeners that the proposal would consolidate mail drop off and pick operations for locations 50 miles or more from the nearest regional USPS hub. Mr. Hawkins says his 157,000 Missouri Farm Bureau member families and other rural residents depend on timely mail for medication and important things like bills. He also complains about a lack of transparency from the USPS, saying it was rolled out in the Federal Register during Labor Day weekend. President Hawkins says the plan would impact 68 percent of rural Missourians mail and that rural Americans deserve quality mail service too:

Today Mark Reardon talks with; Jonathan Martin Politico's Senior Columnist joins Mark to talk about tonight's CNN Dana Bash interview with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.Plus Robert Kennedy teaming up with Donald Trump. Kyle Pivnik with Sky Elements joins Mark to talk about tonight's halftime Drone Show at the Mizzou football game. Curtis Houck, Managing Editor of News Busters joins Mark to talk about tonight's CNN Dana Bash interview with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Blake Hurst, Farmer and Greenhouse Owner in Tarkio, Missouri and Former president of the Missouri Farm Bureau joins Mark to talk about how inflation has impacted his farming and Missouri's agricultural. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joins Reardon to get his reaction to the Supreme Court upholding his court order blocking the Biden and Harris student loan forgiveness, plus a Mizzou football expectation. Chris Gervino, Mizzou Broadcaster joins the show to preview the Mizzou football season in which there are high expectations.

Blake Hurst, Farmer and Greenhouse Owner in Tarkio, Missouri and Former president of the Missouri Farm Bureau joins Mark to talk about how inflation has impacted his farming and Missouri's agricultural.

To help kick off a two-day tour across Mid-Missouri, former senator Kurt Schaefer joined President Hawkins on the podcast. Missouri Farm Bureau's (MOFB) Political Action Committee (PAC) endorsed Kurt Schaefer for election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri's 3rd Congressional District. If given the opportunity, Schaefer has plans to "Make Congress Work Again" with the understanding that what happens in D.C. affects the farmers and ranchers in our state. Tune in to this episode of Digging in to learn more about Schaefer and visit https://schaeferforcongress.com/. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President Guest: Former Senator Kurt Schaefer Producer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Tune in as Brian Feldman and John Rooney discuss the St. Louis Cardinals' recent success and preview their upcoming series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Brought to you by Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance.

Join President Garrett Hawkins as he hosts this week's Digging In with Missouri Farm Bureau podcast, featuring special guest Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe. Together, they explore Lt. Governor Kehoe's background, his deep affection for rural Missouri and the path that led him into politics. Listen in as the MOFB PAC-endorsed gubernatorial candidate shares valuable insights on property rights, infrastructure, broadband expansion and fostering the next generation's involvement in agriculture. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President Guest: Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

The Missouri Farm Bureau backs legislation from State Rep. Mike Haffner (R-Pleasant Hill) that would expand the Missouri Public Service Commission from five to seven members. Farm Bureau president Garrett Hawkins of west-central Missouri's Appleton City joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" to discuss the Haffner bill. President Hawkins describes it as one more piece of the puzzle in how we position Missouri as an example nationwide of how to balance energy security with property rights. Representative Haffner's bill would also require that TWO members must have been engaged in farming and requires at least one member to have experience in finance and one member with experience in the utility sector. Chairman Haffner is a longtime critic of the proposed Grain Belt project in north Missouri. Callaway County western district commissioner Roger Fischer, Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri Corn Growers Association, Missouri Soybean Association and the Missouri Cattlemen's Association are just some of the commodity groups that support the bill. The Missouri Energy Development Association, Spire Missouri Natural Gas and the Sierra Club Missouri chapter oppose the bill. President Hawkins also discussed the recent Farm Bureau fly-in, the drought and National Agriculture Week on the program. We also discussed the popular pie that Appleton City is best know for:

The "Missouri Times" honored Missouri Senate Majority Leader Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) as its 2024 stateswoman of the year last night. 939 the Eagle's Randy Tobler reports there was a packed house at the Missouri Farm Bureau in Jefferson City, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Senator O'Laughlin joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" and says she appreciates the award. She says leaders must be willing to listen to anyone, adding that doesn't mean they'll agree with them. Majority Leader O'Laughlin tells listeners that the Senate will likely go to an education bill today and confirms she's working on a compromise with both sides of the controversial Kansas City-area landfill. Senator O'Laughlin tells listeners the education lobby is the largest lobby in Jefferson City, describing it as "massive." She says they often tell rural lawmakers in both the Missouri Senate and Missouri House that if they won't be re-elected, if they vote for school choice. Leader O'Laughlin disagrees with that, noting she campaigned on school choice during her 2018 Senate campaign and was re-elected in 2022. She tells listeners that Missouri lawmakers should listen to people in their districts, rather than to lobbyists in Jefferson City. 939 the Eagle's Brian Hauswirth also asked Senator O'Laughlin about Missouri Governor Mike Parson's decision to commute Britt Reid's sentence. Senator O'Laughlin tells listeners she is not going to second-guess the governor and says it is a controversial issue. She also says Governor Parson is prepared to deal with ramifications, when he makes difficult decisions:

Thank a Farmer Week is quickly approaching March 3-9! We invited MOFB Director of Promotion & Education, Jennifer Poindexter, to join us and highlight a few of the things Missouri Farm Bureau is doing to recognize and celebrate the farmers and ranchers of our state during that time. For more information, visit https://mofb.org/events/. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Guests: Jennifer Poindexter, MOFB Director of Promotion & Education Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Missouri's Legislative Session began last week on January 3 and runs through May 17, 2024. We invited Ben Travlos, MOFB Director of State and Local Legislative Affairs, on the podcast this week to discuss Missouri Farm Bureau's policy priorities during this session and give us a legislative preview for the year ahead. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guest: Ben Travlos, MOFB Director of State and Local Legislative Affairs Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

During the 2023 Annual Meeting, Missouri Farm Bureau - in partnership with Brownfield Ag News - hosted a 2024 Missouri Gubernatorial Forum, in which four leading candidates for Governor spoke to MOFB members about their platforms and important agricultural issues. Brownfield's Carah Hart sat down with each candidate, and in this recording, you will hear from Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Eigel. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Carah Hart, Brownfield Ag News Anchor/Reporter Guest: Bill Eigel Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

During the 2023 Annual Meeting, Missouri Farm Bureau - in partnership with Brownfield Ag News - hosted a 2024 Missouri Gubernatorial Forum, in which four leading candidates for Governor spoke to MOFB members about their platforms and important agricultural issues. Brownfield's Carah Hart sat down with each candidate, and in this recording, you will hear from Democrat gubernatorial candidate Crystal Quade. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Carah Hart, Brownfield Ag News Anchor/Reporter Guest: Crystal Quade Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

During the 2023 Annual Meeting, Missouri Farm Bureau - in partnership with Brownfield Ag News - hosted a 2024 Missouri Gubernatorial Forum, in which four leading candidates for Governor spoke to MOFB members about their platforms and important agricultural issues. Brownfield's Carah Hart sat down with each candidate, and in this recording, you will hear from Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Kehoe. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Carah Hart, Brownfield Ag News Anchor/Reporter Guest: Mike Kehoe Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

During the 2023 Annual Meeting, Missouri Farm Bureau - in partnership with Brownfield Ag News - hosted a 2024 Missouri Gubernatorial Forum, in which four leading candidates for Governor spoke to MOFB members about their platforms and important agricultural issues. Brownfield's Carah Hart sat down with each candidate, and in this recording, you will hear from Republican gubernatorial candidate Jay Ashcroft. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Carah Hart, Brownfield Ag News Anchor/Reporter Guest: Jay Ashcroft Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

More than 250 people packed Missouri Farm Bureau headquarters in Jefferson City this morning to hear Governor Mike Parson deliver the keynote at the Cole County prayer breakfast. The governor emphasized faith and told the audience that Cole County remains strong. Governor Parson joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" just before his keynote. He tells listeners that he receives letters from Missourians telling him they are praying for him. He also discussed the importance of faith. We also asked the governor about his executive order closing state offices on the day after Thanksgiving. Governor Parson tells listeners that he appreciates state employees and that they've made underpaid for a long time, due to politics. He says they deserve the day off. Most of Jefferson City's 14,000 state employees will be off on Friday, because of the governor's order. Governor Parson also discussed Missouri's 2024 session, which starts on January 3 in Jefferson City. The governor is not hopeful of major legislation passing, noting 2024 is an election year and that many state lawmakers are running for higher office. The governor would like to see what he calls initiative petition reform pass in early January:

Missouri Farmers Care and our line-up of worthy programming is made possible thanks to the Power of Partnership. In today's episode, we'll introduce you to Don, Joe, and Davin who represent the Agri-Ready designated counties of Lafayette, Nodaway, and Moniteau, respectively. Not only do these three gentlemen have unique farm stories, they also represent organizations which are valuable partners of Missouri Farmers Care. Don Schlesselman, Chairman of the Board, MFA Incorporated (2:40) Don Schlesselman Photo Gallery and Blog MFA, Incorporated Joe Frueh, regional Farm Loan Officer at FCS Financial (5:54) Joe Frueh Photo Gallery and Blog FCS Financial Davin Althoff, Director of Marketing and Commodities at Missouri Farm Bureau (11:23) Althoff Family Photo Gallery and Blog Missouri Farm Bureau Federation https://www.facebook.com/MoFarmersCare   https://www.instagram.com/mofarmerscare/  

Davin Althoff, Missouri Farm Bureau director of commodities & beef producer at a central Missouri farm, joins Mark Reardon to share why the United States is importing record amounts of beef this year and exporting less than ever before.

Hour 1: Mark Reardon welcomes Missouri Congressman Jason Smith to discuss the pro-Israel rally in DC today, shutdown votes, and more! Then, Davin Althoff, Missouri Farm Bureau director of commodities & beef producer at a central Missouri farm, joins Mark Reardon to share why the United States is importing record amounts of beef this year and exporting less than ever before.

Access to affordable and effective health coverage is one of the biggest challenges facing Missouri Farm Bureau members. Anthony Kimbrough, CEO of Tennessee Farm Bureau Health Plans, joins President Hawkins on the podcast this week to discuss why additional health plan options are important for Missourians. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President Guests: Anthony Kimbrough, CEO of Tennessee Farm Bureau Health Plans Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Blake Hurst is worried about selling his soybeans. That's what he recently penned for an article about our foreign trade situation. That may leave some of you asking, so exactly why is he worried and how does foreign trade, and specifically tariffs, impact the U.S. Farm economy? I think you'll be interested in what the past Missouri Farm Bureau president has to share about our current economic situation and what may be ahead for the farm sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Davin Althoff, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Marketing & Commodities, joined us on the podcast this week to talk about the upcoming Commodity Conference. Held August 24-25, the conference brings together Missouri Farm Bureau leadership and members, giving them the opportunity to discuss challenges and opportunities relating to the commodities grown in our state. Registration is free for those interested in attending. More information can be found at https://mofb.org/event/23commodity/. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host; Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guest: Davin Althoff, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Marketing & Commodities Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Mark Wolfe, Missouri State Fair director, joined the podcast to talk about the final preparations going into the 2023 Missouri State Fair. Beginning August 10, the State Fair features 11 days of fun and excitement for the entire family! Be sure to join us on Monday, August 14, for Farm Bureau/Farm Family Day! Special discounts are available that day for Farm Bureau members, including $1 off adult gate admission and $5 off an unlimited carnival ride wristband -- all available if purchased through your local county Farm Bureau office! Also, be sure to stop by our building any time during the State Fair to visit with staff, purchase items from our store and get a refreshing cup of milk! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host; Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guest: Mark Wolfe, Missouri State Fair director Producer: Tyler Madsen, Missouri Farm Bureau

Dr. Bart Fischer, research assistant professor and co-director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University, joined the podcast this week to talk about his experience as the chief economist for the Committee on Agriculture in the U.S. House of Representatives and what he sees when he looks at the current progress of this year's Farm Bill construction. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host; Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guest: Dr. Bart Fischer, Texas A&M University Producer: Tyler Madsen, Missouri Farm Bureau

Brent Haden, founder & partner at the law firm of Haden & Colbert in Columbia, Mo., joined the podcast this week to discuss the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) and what's the latest with the Grain Belt Express and Tiger Connector projects, Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host; Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guest: Brent Haden Producer: Tyler Madsen, Missouri Farm Bureau

In a special traveling episode of the Digging In podcast, Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins sat down with U.S. Senator Josh Hawley from the Senate recording studio to talk about key items impacting Missouri's famers & ranchers. President Hawkins and Senator Hawley discussed WOTUS, how decisions made by other state legislatures impact Missouri, and why a conversation between Senator Hawley and a family member runs through his head during any agriculture negotiation on Capitol Hill. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President Guest: Senator Josh Hawley Producer: Tyler Madsen, Missouri Farm Bureau

Janet and President Hawkins dig into Missouri's ongoing Public Service Commission Reform debate. For more information on this and other Missouri Farm Bureau priority issues, visit mofb.org/state-issues/. Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs Guest: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist

Even new local farmers eventually reach a stage that they can't do it all themselves and need helpers.  First they put crazy hours in working harder and harder, then after family or friends are maxed they turn to finding other workers. More farmers are having to look to foreign sources such as through the H2A program. Former President of the Missouri Farm Bureau, Blake Hurst is a grain and greenhouse farmer  in north west Missouri who had found local labor sufficient since the 1980s.  Times have changed, maybe permanently and our Farm To Table Talk story begins with Blake meeting Carlos and Juan at the Kansas City airport arriving from Guadalajara. https://blake8dd.substack.com/

Two of Missouri Farm Bureau's state legislative experts, Emily LeRoy & Ben Travlos, lead a discussion about the 2023 Missouri spring session to this point and how MOFB's member-enacted policies are faring so far through the first half of session. They discuss health plans, property rights, beginning farmers, infrastructure and more! Co-Hosts: Emily LeRoy (Senior Policy Advisor) and Ben Travlos (Director of State and Local Legislative Affairs) Producer: Tyler Madsen, MOFB Communications Strategist

Jon and Austin talk with Davin Althoff, Director of Marketing and Commodities for the Missouri Farm Bureau, about the use of antibiotics within the beef processing industry.  Then they discuss what Austin will ultimately eat during his week of veganism. He brought snacks, but not enough for everyone. Enjoy!https://waltons.com/ | https://www.meatgistics.com

Jon and Austin talk with Davin Althoff, Director of Marketing and Commodities for the Missouri Farm Bureau, about the use of antibiotics within the beef processing industry.  Then they discuss what Austin will ultimately eat during his week of veganism. He brought snacks, but not enough for everyone. Enjoy!https://waltons.com/ | https://www.meatgistics.com

There is so much talk about work/life balance in todays world. In fact, I gave a talk on this exact concept this past weekend at a Missouri Farm Bureau conference. Balance is something that always seems to be a moving target and it's a hard, even impossible thing to achieve. Shane Kinne has come up with a different term for this concept to help change the way we look at it. Shane runs a consultant and coaching business with his wife Whitney where there main focus is this concept called alignment. Alignment is a new way to frame the concept of balance where all that we do, whether that be farming, parenting, town job, hobbies, etc is all in alignment with each other. It's a value based system where you are looking at principles and how your actions reflect your principles. This was a great conversation with Shane and I'm so excited for you to hear it. Make sure you tune in to hear some of Shane's favorite personal development resources. I'm so glad we got to finally have this podcast as technology was definitely not working in our favor. The joys of podcasting with rural internet.

Dan Engemann, Director of Regulatory Affairs, talks with Lucy Fletcher, Business Development Manager at AGRIServices of Brunswick, about recent river issues in Missouri. Host: Dan Engemann, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Missouri Farm Bureau Guests: Lucy Fletcher, Business Development Manager, AGRIServices of Brunswick Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, Audio/Visual Specialist, Missouri Farm Bureau

MOFB is opposed to Amendment 3 on Missouri's November ballot. On today's episode, Scott Dieckhaus speaks to MOFB President Garrett Hawkins about the problems with the proposal. Amendment 3 would effectively legalize recreational use, sale and possession of marijuana for all people over age 21. Law enforcement and medical professionals say legalizing recreational marijuana usage would be bad for Missouri. The proposal is also overly complex and is written to benefit current medical marijuana distributors. Also, efforts like this should be statutory rather than chiseled into the state constitution. MOFB policy has long opposed the legalization of recreational marijuana, due to its negative effects on health, tendency to increase crime and correlation with increased use of other illegal drugs. Missouri Farm Bureau encourages all Missouri voters to vote NO on Amendment 3.

President Hawkins is joined by Missouri Farm Bureau endorsed candidate Eric Burlison, a current state senator from southwest Missouri and the Republican nominee for Missouri's 7th Congressional District seat. To see a complete list of MOFB endorsed candidates, visit mofb.org/pac, and don't forget to vote on November 8!

Chris DeMoss, Director of Plant Foods at MFA, Inc. discussed the upcoming costs of agricultural inputs and factors that influence the market at the Missouri Farm Bureau 2022 Commodity Conference.

Bruce Mershon, Missouri Cattlemen's Association; Shawn Tiffany, Tiffany Feedyard; and Tyrel Lembke, American Foods Group, discuss the current state of the cattle production and processing market on a panel moderated by MOFB President Garrett Hawkins at the Missouri Farm Bureau 2022 Commodity Conference.

Dr. Scott Brown and Ben Brown of the University of Missouri give a livestock and grain market update at the Missouri Farm Bureau 2022 Commodity Conference.

The Jefferson City-based Missouri Farm Bureau is the state's largest general farm organization, with members in all 114 Missouri counties. Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri." telling listeners that today's primary election is an opportunity to shape Missouri's future. Mr. Hawkins also discussed the impact of inflation, flooding and rising food costs on Missouri farmers:

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President Hawkins welcomes Ben Travlos, new Director of State and Local Legislative Affairs, to discuss his history with Missouri Farm Bureau and the upcoming state legislative session.

Join the conversation this week on ‘hard conversations.' Ashley and Eric discuss the challenges of communicating our passion as agriculturists. Eric Bohl serves as the Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy for Missouri Farm Bureau. In this capacity, he directs the organization's media and communications activities, creates and strengthens relationships with agribusinesses and serves on the MOFB legislative team. Eric previously served five years as Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), including handling her work on the House Agriculture Committee, and two years as Chief of Staff to Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO). Before entering public service he practiced law in Cape Girardeau, focusing on real estate and commercial transactions.   Eric was born and raised in Harrisonville, Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri for his undergraduate and law degrees and graduated from both programs with honors. While in law school he served as the Managing Editor of the Missouri Law Review. Eric, his wife Sarah, and their three children reside in Columbia.