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On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Even though property tax reform is one of the top priorities for Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and several of your lawmakers, Senate Republicans made major changes to a property tax relief bill that eliminated several key provisions. Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith tells Hoosier Ag Today those changes do not provide enough relief for Indiana's farmland owners who have been hit hard by skyrocketing property tax bills. C.J. Miller reports from the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville—as Farm Credit Mid-America shares their annual patronage announcement. Plus, C.J. also chats with Leo Bose with CaseIH about the strength of new farm machinery sales in 2025. Also, we'll look back at President Ronald Reagan and his impact on agriculture. You'll hear from Bruce Kettler, President and CEO of the Agribusiness Council of Indiana, who met Reagan at the White House when he was a National FFA Officer more than 40 years ago. We'll feature these stories—plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading joins us to review Friday's grain markets. It's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

Farmers deal with all types of stress.  Weather, prices.  Monica McConkey is a rural mental health specialist and one of two state-funded farm counselors in Minnesota. She has some advice for us on how and when to get help before you or a loved one goes into crisis mode. After all, the agriculture community is even more susceptible to stress and depression due to the weather and crop prices. She discusses it with Stephanie Hoff.Windy conditions could take more leaves off Wisconsin trees.  Stu Muck, ag meteorologist, says mild weather is still a part of the week.Wisconsin has a new National FFA Officer!  Mary Schrieber from East Troy was selected as the Central Region Vice President at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.  Jill Welke visits with her on the path that led her to the post.Financial requests far outstripped available monies for the second round of the Agriculture Road Improvement Program grant system.  Joel Nilsesteun, Deputy Executive Secretary at the WI Dept. of Transportation, shares a few statistics on requests.With the harvest now in the rear view mirror, Wisconsin farmers got a few surprises this year.  So did UW-Extension Soybean Specialist, Dr. Shawn Conley.  He visits with Pam Jahnke about some of the disappointments he found in his own research plots, and where growers need to pivot going into 2025.  Paid for by the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Ochsner was born and raised on an irrigated farm and registered cattle operation in Fort Collins, Colo. He attended Colorado State University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in agribusiness. During his undergraduate studies, Kevin was a member of the CSU livestock judging team earning high individual honors at the National Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contest and was actively involved in FFA, serving as a National FFA Officer in 1987-88. In 1997, Kevin earned his master's in management from the Krannert School of Business at Purdue University.Kevin spent more than two decades working for the Indianapolis-based consulting firm Agri Business Group before founding his own consulting practice, Agcellerate, LLC. Over the past 24 years, he has had the privilege of providing strategic planning, marketing consulting, sales/management training and keynote speaking services to some of the country's largest animal health, crop protection, seed, feed and farm machinery companies.Today, Kevin, his wife Julie and their three children, Caitlyn, Ashlyn and Collin, make their home in the small agricultural community of Kersey, Colo., 60 miles northeast of Denver. In addition to his consulting and TV hosting responsibilities, Kevin manages his family operation consisting of 130 head of registered Limousin and Lim-Flex cows together with irrigated corn, alfalfa and grass hay along the South Platte River. In addition to marketing bulls to commercial cow-calf operations, Kevin's family also operates Ochsner Tenderlean Beef, a small branded beef company that markets beef directly to consumers along the Front Range of Colorado. 

2023-24 National FFA Officer Team Elected During 96th National FFA Convention & Expo

Food system outsiders are paving a path and it could be taking agriculture in the wrong direction. Ray Starling, former Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture and currently the General Counsel at the North Carolina Chamber and an Executive Advisor with Aimpoint Research shares the realities of the food system outsider problem and how we can protect our future. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza dives into the topics below with Ray: 1:39: Farmer vs food system outsider problem 5:42: Ah-ha moment and why be so public about this topic 8:37: Cultural trends impacting the problem 11:48: How the problem impacts public policy      13:38: How outsiders are leveraging the legal system 18:07: When's the right time to act 24:40: Is this a worldwide problem  26:16: Importance of exports    27:36: What part of agriculture is the most vulnerable to the problem   30:50: How can we bridge the gap between farmers vs food system outsiders 34:42: What is the process to fix the problem 40:18: How to safeguard the future of agriculture    42:00: How to protect animal agriculture from a national and international standpoint 42:56: How much time do we have to turn this problem around Special thanks to the Animal Agriculture Alliance for sponsoring this episode. Ray will be speaking at the Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit on May 4-5 in Arlington, VA. It is a one-of-a-kind conference attended by a diverse group of decision makers, including representatives from farms, ranches, allied industries, food processors, restaurants, grocery stores, legislatures, universities, government agencies and media. Registration is available through May 1 at bit.ly/AAA23Summit. About the guest Ray Starling is an attorney, public policy professional, law professor, ag system thought leader, former Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture, and farm kid from Autryville, North Carolina with a tremendous passion for the agriculture industry.  With almost three decades of experience in navigating how public policy impacts farmers and agribusiness leaders, Ray has seen a lot, but readily admits we are in the midst of a new era of outside influence in agriculture.    In his role as Executive Advisor for Aimpoint Research, Ray Starling serves as invaluable resource on public policy and legal developments that have the potential to impact the agri-food value chain.  He continues to serve as general counsel for the NC Chamber of Commerce and president of the NC Chamber Legal Institute as well.  The NC Chamber is the leading business advocacy organization in North Carolina. Its core business is to work in the legislative, regulatory, and political arenas to proactively drive positive change, ensuring that North Carolina is one of the best places in the world to do business.  That work paid off recently when North Carolina was named by CNBC as “America's Top State for Business,” including agribusiness.    Prior to joining the NC Chamber team, Ray served as the Chief of Staff to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue where he coordinated execution of the Secretary's policy agenda for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. At the time, the agency employed over 100,000 public servants, and received a budget of over $160 billion annually.  Ray focused on regulatory and deregulatory initiatives and acted as a point of contact for stakeholders throughout agriculture and rural communities.   He has also served as the principal agriculture advisor to the President of the United States at the White House, as a staff member of the National Economic Council.  Ray has served as chief of staff, lead agriculture advisor, and chief counsel for U.S. Senator Thom Tillis, and was general counsel to Tillis when Tillis was Speaker of the House in the North Carolina legislature. Early in his career, Ray was general counsel to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, serving alongside the state's beloved elected Commissioner of Agriculture, Steven Troxler.  Licensed to practice law in North Carolina, Ray has private practice experience and has taught agricultural and food law for several years. He has a bachelor's degree in agricultural education from North Carolina State University (magna cum laude) and a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (with honors). He grew up on a Century Farm in southeastern North Carolina and credits that experience as having more to do with his career path than any other influence or opportunity. His parents continue to farm as does his eldest brother. Ray was a National FFA Officer and is a former 4-H member. He has received numerous honors and awards during his career, including being selected for a Marshall Memorial Fellowship, the flagship leadership development program of the German Marshall Fund.    He has spoken to hundreds of audiences across the United States, and is known for his folksy storytelling style, and perhaps for his southern accent, all combined with insightful information that drives audience members to think about how we navigate the turbulent future of agriculture.    Ray resides in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife, Dr. Tina Starling, and daughter, Victoria.  This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com. 

The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast – Weekend of Feb. 18-19, 2023: 1.) C.J. Miller reports from the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville as Case IH says supply chain issues are improving compared to this time last year. 2.) Also, President's Day is coming up Monday—and we'll take a look back at President Ronald Reagan and his contributions to the ag industry. You'll hear from Bruce Kettler with the Agribusiness Council of Indiana, who met President Reagan at the White House not once, but twice during his time as a National FFA Officer. 3.) Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says you'll see slightly warmer temperatures during the coming week in his Indiana Farm Forecast. 4.) AND Brian Basting with Advance Trading talks about how the weather in Brazil and Argentina is impacting crops there, as well as grain prices here in the U.S. That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

Karstyn Cantrell of Oklahoma serves as the 2022-2023 National FFA Central Region Vice President. Joining us on Ag News Daily, she gave us an update on what the officer team is, how she got involved in the family tradition of FFA, and some upcoming events that they will be conducting for FFA members nationwide!

Hey Friends! Today's episode featured Trey Elizondo, Texas A&M graduate and former National FFA Officer. Tune in to hear all about his time in national office, current career, and how he has grown. Trey shares the beautiful message of resiliency and emphasizes how we are all enough as leaders, but most importantly as people. Thank you Trey for being on the podcast and sharing a message so many need to hear!!

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Episode 12: Keeping it Real w/ Ryan Williamson Ryan Williamson is a former Texas FFA State Officer, Ford Leadership Scholar, and current National FFA Officer Candidate! In this episode, we keep it very real! From dicussing his decision to run for National FFA Officer and the El Campo Bookmobile to taking BeReals. Ryan is all things genuine, intentional, and friendly with a true heart for those in the blue and gold. Listen to hear all about the importance of our simple moments, staying authentic, and how Ryan has grown with confidence.  Like, Share, and Advocate for Agriculture!! Let's Connect! Insta & Facebook: @growwithgracepodcast

The Wisconsin FFA Convention featured a visit from one of their own this year. Cortney Zimmerman, National FFA Central Region Vice President, spoke at the First General Session of the convention and shared the message that everyone has a voice. Cortney, who hails from Spencer, shares more about her year of service as a National FFA Officer and hints at her plans for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National FFA Officer, Josiah Cruikshank, inspired Tennessee FFA members during their 94th state convention. The post Leading by Example appeared first on Tennessee Farm Bureau.

Miriam Hoffman is a former national FFA officer and a member of the Articulate Ventures Network. Miriam completed her year as a national officer with a bang, concluding her term with a speech at the national convention that talked about preserving tradition while pursuing the future. Vance and Miriam talk about this experience of serving the FFA, how the organization has changed and what it is like to be a young woman in agriculture. Subscribe to Miriam's newsletter: https://miriamrosah.substack.com/Follow Miriam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miriamrosahWatch Miriam's FFA Farewell Address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1ahZ6Cu8usJoin Miriam and other interesting characters inside the Articulate Ventures Network: https://network.articulate.venturesPODCAST LINKS —Vance Crowe Podcast Website: https://www.vancecrowe.com/podcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vance-crowe-podcast/id1463771076Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08nGGRJCjVw2frkbtNrfLw?si=WUCu-FoyRRu9U_i-1gJZfgRSS: https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-vance-crowe-podcastYouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigB7W5bX_gCinJxev9WB8w/YouTube Clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJKKb66A5_4ZcsE-rKI24ygBuy a sweatshirt, T-shirt or mugs from the podcast! Check out the Articulate Ventures Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thevancecrowepodcastSubscribe to the podcast for email notifications on new episodes, invites to events and other exclusive content — http://eepurl.com/gSTfk5ABOUT THE VANCE CROWE PODCAST — Vance Crowe interviews people with an expertise that you would want to know about, but might not think to ask. He prompts his guests to think about their work in novel ways, discusses how it applies to regular people and has fun sharing stories and experiences.SUPPORT THE PODCAST —Rate the Podcast |  https://ratethispodcast.com/vcpContact Vance for a Talk | https://www.vancecrowe.com/ —Vance delivers speeches that reveal important aspects of human communication.  Audiences are entertained, engaged, and leave feeling empowered to change something about the way they are communicating.  Vance tells stories about his own experiences, discusses theories in ways that make them relatable and highlights interesting people, books, and media that the audience can learn even more from. 

This week, we're joined by two bright FFA stars. Brock and Jaymie White of the Platte Valley FFA Chapter in Colorado join the podcast to highlight their experiences at the 2021 National FFA Convention which wrapped up last week. The siblings competed in the Parliamentary Procedure career development event, attended inspiring general sessions where they heard words of wisdom from the National FFA Officer team, toured local agriculture facilities and much more. The future is bright with these students coming into their own. Tune in to hear their favorite memories and highlights!

The hay market across the U.S. is red hot and being watched by members of the National Hay Association.  Bob Bosold talks to their executive director/member about hay prices and overall production trends. Cortney Zimmerman from Spencer has been selected for the National FFA Officer team.  That's only the 8th time it's happened to a Wisconsinite.  Aaron Zimmerman visits with Cortney, his sister, about the announcement and what's ahead. The 94th National FFA Convention has concluded and was an amazing success.  Aaron Zimmerman visits with National FFA CEO, Scott Stump, about how they managed through the pandemic and protocols for a successful event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever thought about becoming an Entrepreneur? Hear from Brennan Costello from UNL's Engler Entrepreneurship Program and learn about how to find a good business idea, how to get started building your business, how to fund your business, and more! In this podcast episode, Brennan shares some powerful tools to help you succeed on your path to becoming an entrepreneur.  As the Engler Entrepreneurship Program's, Chief Business Relations Officer, Brennan is extremely knowledgeable about small businesses in Nebraska. He works to provide experiences that connect students to real life entrepreneurs through events such as the Engler Fireside and Nebraska Trek. Brennan is a big-picture thinker and believes in connecting entrepreneurial education to anyone who wants to start a business. Brennan is an expert in identifying connection points to help people run their businesses more efficiently.  Brennan leads classes on idea generation, negotiation, and prototyping. He also facilitates Build Camp, The Venture Laboratory, and the $50 business challenge. He has a variety of experiences in diverse entrepreneurial ventures including being involved in several start-ups in the Cattle and Logistics Industries as well as a Kirchner Impact Investment Fellow. His experience as a National FFA Officer makes him a dynamic facilitator that challenges students to learn by doing. He also serves as the coordinator for our Launch Program which partners with Nebraska FFA to help FFA members start and scale businesses while they are in high school. Brennan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness and an MBA from the University of Nebraska. To learn more about our podcast, please visit NebraskaLandBank.com/Podcast.If you enjoyed the episode, please rate, review & subscribe!Follow us on Social:Facebook: facebook.com/NebraskaLandBankPodcastYouTube: youtube.com/NebraskaLandBankInstagram: instagram.com/NebraskaLandBankThis episode is brought to you by NebraskaLand Bank. We are Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

It’s a two-part show this week. We take a look at the future of state fairs. What changes can we expect in a post-Covid world and what are the new challenges fairs and festivals are facing? Plus, we talk with a National FFA Officer who recalls a most unusual way to be installed into office and how FFA is changing to adapt to a myriad of school, state and national Covid protocols.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is National FFA Week, so Spencer sat down with National FFA Central Region Vice President and Missouri native Paxton Dahmer to discuss their FFA experiences.

Farm and Ranch reporter Sam Halstengard catches you up on the top ag headline in the region through the AgriBiz Program which airs Sunday mornings around 7 am and wraps up the KFGO farm and ranch team's week of top agriculture headlines.  This weeks program encases an update from North Dakota's corn industry, reminders for stockmen during the corn snowy weather, and a past ND FFA State Officer runs for a spot on the NAtional FFA Officer team.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FFA organization instills so many valuable skills in students across the nation.  A Rolla, North Dakota native who is also a past ND FFA State Officer, Billie Lentz talks about her time running for a spot on the National FFA Officer team.  Last night Lentz found out that she advanced to the final selection phase of the process and the official National FFA Officer Team will be announced at the final session of the 93rd National FFA Convention on October 29th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many, fall brings excitement with harvest. For over 760,000 members of the National FFA Organization, fall also brings the National FFA Convention and Expo. While this year’s convention will look different, the National FFA Officers shared that the commitment to making the “magical moments” that convention brings remains the same. Joining our conversation this week are four members of the National FFA Officer team. These officers are: Kolesen McCoy, National FFA President; Yomar Roman, Southern Region Vice President; Mamie Hertel, Central Region Vice President; and Tess Seibel, Eastern Region Vice President. We’ll talk about the convention, what their future plans are, and how we can get involved in the action. Welcome to our conversation!

Ridge Hughbanks of Alva was the 23rd National FFA Officer from Oklahoma- and Ridge talks with Host Ron Hays about growing up in northwest Oklahoma on a diversified farm operation- getting involved in FFA and how his life has been changed in so many ways. Take a listen to Ridge's inspiring story of his time in the FFA and beyond. Today's Road to Rural Prosperity is brought to you in part by the Oklahoma Rural Water Association.

The Guys talk with National FFA Officer, Lyle Logemann, plus announce some big and exciting news. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/other-guys/support

The Guys talk with National FFA Officer, Lyle Logemann, plus announce some big and exciting news. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/other-guys/support

It's a wrap! I finished the 4th day of convention and am no loner a National FFA Officer. In this episode i summarize the last day and try to put some closer to the best year of my life. Enjoy.  Make sure to Like, Subscribe and Tell all your friends. 

I met Desiree at the 2017 National FFA Convention and Expo where she served as a member of the committee which selects the National FFA Officer team. She had the unique opportunity to sit in on over 10 interviews with each of the officers selected. After the convention we kept in touch, and had the chance to catch up the other day when I was in Springfield Missouri where she attends college. On this episode we talk in detail about the National Officer Selection process and the recent revision that went into effect last year. Enjoy.  Please make sure to Subscribe, Like and tell all your friends. 

Coty Back is the team leader and coach of the National FFA Officer team. We catch up on a retreat down to the Black Mountains of North Carolina. On this episode we discuss leadership from ourselves and others, genetic advancements, water rights, our times on the road, and how we continue to learn, grow and develop. Enjoy.    Make sure to Subscribe, Like, and tell all your friends.