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Kenneth Hartman, Jr., President of the National Corn Growers Association, says the NCGA is deeply concerned about the fallout from the MAHA Report. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition, host Jonathan Owens, along with Ardis Watkins, Suzanne Beasley, and Sam Cline, dive into the ongoing budget discussions happening behind closed doors at the North Carolina legislature. Will the budget be wrapped up on time before the fiscal deadline? We explore the possibilities and the nuances involved in this critical process. Meanwhile, we take a fascinating detour into the world of generational insights as we recap the recent Gen Z and millennial-focused episode, highlighting how these young listeners are shaping conversations around public service. Tune in to learn about the evolving perceptions of public service careers, the challenges and rewards they bring, and why they matter more than ever in today's world.

Renee and Susan discuss what bills made (and didn't make) crossover, and how this represents a full-circle moment in their advocacy journeys.   Notes: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/h636  

Our Host Matt Considine welcomes golf course architect Jay Blasi. They discuss Jay's passion for golf, his upbringing in a golf-centric family, and his journey into architecture. Jay shares stories from his childhood, including drawing golf holes and his family's connection to Beverly Country Club. The conversation explores imagination in design, the challenges of starting his own firm, and his work on Chambers Bay, a landmark course that balances public access with championship quality. Jay discusses media narratives regarding golf course reputations, focusing on Poppy Ridge, and emphasizes sustainability through innovative grass choices. The discussion also covers the NCGA's role in promoting public golf, rising industry costs, and public-private partnerships for municipal courses. Jay reflects on the transformation of the Golden Gate Park Golf Course and shares his excitement for upcoming projects. NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf Titleist > https://www.titleist.com Jay Blasi Design > https://blasigolf.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:54 Jay Blasi's Early Life and Connection to Golf 05:58 The Journey to Golf Course Architecture 08:49 Childhood Memories and Caddy Stories 12:09 The Importance of Imagination in Design 15:04 Starting J. Blasi Design 17:54 Chambers Bay: A Career Milestone 20:48 Design Philosophy and Achievements at Chambers Bay 27:36 The Impact of Media on Golf Course Reputation 28:12 Exploring Poppy Ridge Golf Course 29:22 The Landscape and Design Decisions at Poppy Ridge 33:31 The Role of NCGA in Public Golf 38:11 Innovative Grass Choices for Sustainability 41:11 Addressing Rising Costs in Golf 46:01 Public-Private Partnerships in Golf 50:21 Transforming Golden Gate Park Golf Course 55:09 Upcoming Projects and Future Aspirations

We have a report from Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – on the auctions for used equipment he’s been watching plus Kenny Hartman, Jr., president of the NCGA, shares reaction to the MAHA report and budget reconciliation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the AgX Booth in Denver we chatted with some recent winners of the NCGA High Yield Contest to unpack what it truly takes to push corn yields to the limit. We learn about their farm background, what motivated them to enter the contest, and how their winning crop compared to their usual yields.They walk us through their hybrid selection, fertility program, and how they incorporated biologicals, foliar feeds, and plant growth regulators to unlock every ounce of potential in the field. From variable-rate planting and precision nutrient applications to scouting techniques and drone use, this grower blends old-school effort with new-school tech.We also hear the lessons they've learned—the mistakes made, key takeaways, and small tweaks that can help any farmer boost their productivity. And of course, we explore the competitive edge: how intense the contest is, what it feels like to win, and what comes next in the pursuit of even bigger yields. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/

In this episode, Ashton and Hussey take us inside their recent run at the NCGA Four-Ball Qualifier at Baylands Golf Course in Palo Alto. Joined by longtime friend of the pod JD Lindhert, the trio breaks down the prep, the game plan, and how it all unfolded on the course. From strategy sessions to final scorecards, they walk through what went right, what could've gone better, and what it feels like to end up as alternates—just shy of making the cut. Make sure to give us a follow and stay up to date!

Show Notes:  https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/fact-checking-robert-f-kennedy-jr-s-statements-on-autism https://autisticadvocacy.org/2025/04/leading-autism-organizations-release-joint-statement-on-upholding-scientific-integrity-and-supporting-the-autism-community/ https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/euthanasia-program https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2025/04/22/autism-what-to-know https://ejanc.org/2025/04/why-new-school-discipline-executive-order-should-be-ignored/ https://www.jacksonlewis.com/insights/does-employer-disparate-impact-liability-still-exist-latest-eo-pushes-eliminate-it

Headlines on today's episode include: NCGA president says UK trade deal a good sign, UK trade deal could create opportunity for U.S beef, Rep. Hinson lauds Trump and the UK trade deal, U.S. farmers & Purdue University helping solve corn storage concerns in Mexico, Chairman says Congress plans to deliver the President's “one big, beautiful bill”, and National FFA and Microsoft expanding FarmBeats for students to all 50 states.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Headlines on today's episode include: Trade deal with UK good for America's farmers and ranchers, RFA says UK trade agreement expands market access, NCGA pushing for corn & ethanol's inclusion in India trade deal, Opportunities to advance biofuels production in Indiana, Leader of idled Iowa biodiesel plant speaks to ongoing uncertainties, and an Iowa farmer discusses importance of on-farm research.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Renee and Susan talk about why everything in the NC government seems both expensive and poorly run.  (Hint: it's the legislature.  It's always the legislature). 

It's tax day, but some of the important policies that are helping your farm maintain profitability are in jeopardy if the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is allowed to expire this year. Provisions like the Qualified Business Income Deduction, 100% Bonus Depreciation, and the increased Estate Tax Exemption are critically important to producers across the country. So in this episode, we're talking with two of NCGA's foremost experts about how these policies benefit farmers… and what we can do to preserve them. Andy Jobman is a farmer from Gothenburg, Nebraska, and chairs NCGA's Risk Management Action Team, which has been researching the effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act at the farm gate and building up our case to preserve it. And Wayne Stoskopf is NCGA's Director of Public Policy, serving as the D.C. staff liaison for all matters involving tax policy. Together, they'll explain why farmers can't afford to lose these tax protections, what it means for rural communities, and why it's critical for growers to contact their legislators about this issue.

Episode #2 Live from Commodity Classic inside the Bayer booth!  We are incredibly grateful for our hosts, DEKALB and Asgrow, and these incredible farmers for pushing the envelope on corn and soybean yields!  Hear about their success in 2024 and their plans for the 2025 growing season! See more from A Penney For Your Thoughts 

NCGA Launches New Phase of Consider Corn Challenge

NCGA president Kenneth Hartman, Jr. talks about his testimony yesterday before the International Trade Commission on the importance of 2,4-D for growers. He also shares initial reaction to the reciprocal tariffs announced by President Trump yesterday. Missy Bauer of B&M Crop Consulting joins us to share some pre-planting prep advice, including details on planter set-up, what to watch for with emergence, treated seeds and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCGA Tells ITC US Should Not Impose duties on Key Herbicide

Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson announces Reba Y. Mazak as the 2025 Woman of the Year in Agriculture, and NCBA member Robby Kirkland testified before the House Ways and Means Committee about the association's trade priorities.

President Trump's on-again-off-again tariffs on our biggest trading partners has caused confusion for agricultural exporters, and NCBA member Robby Kirkland testified before the House Ways and Means Committee about the association's trade priorities.

Nancy Martinez joins Tadd Nicholson on this episode of Kernels to talkabout the impacts of trade barriers and how the national organizations we work with are responding. Go to https://ohiocornandwheat.org/news/ to read more. About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.  For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org. 

Susan and Renee talk about party politics (again) and the kind of fight they're looking for in party leaders.  

Susan talks about the latest threats to 504 and Renee highlights our Trans kids as well as our school boards actions.

Commodity Classic 2025 is over but yesterday we took advantage of meeting people in attendance to record this morning's program. Dr. Jim Mintert, professor emeritus at Purdue University, was at Commodity Classic so we talked with him about the latest Ag Economy Barometer. Then for this week's Farmer Forum we have NCGA president Kenny Hartman, Jr. and NAWG president Keeff Felty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Martinez, Director of Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology for the National Corn Growers Assn., and Virginia Houston, Director of Government Affairs for the American Soybean Assn., join us to discuss the 3 T's- Trump, Trade, and Tariffs! This episode was recorded Monday morning, March 3rd. 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and additional tariffs on China took effect at midnight March 4th. This podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance with additional support from Indiana Farm Bureau.

On Tuesday's AOA, we spend time with the National Corn Growers Association at Commodity Classic in Denver, CO. In Segment One, we talk with NCGA Chief Economist Krista Swanson about her latest Q1 economic analysis and more. In Segment Two, it is our monthly conversation and update with Clean Fuels Alliance America as Donnell Rehagen joins us on location in Denver. In Segment Three, we talk trade and tariffs with Nancy Martinez and Jim Kanten from the NCGA. Then we close the show talking about ethanol exports, renewable fuels and more with Krista and Nancy.  

Susan gives a breakdown of the Public School's Forum annual Eggs and Issues Event.  Renee gives tips to help us all deal with the overwhelm of bad bills hitting us all at the same time.   Show Notes: https://www.ncforum.org/

On Monday's Market Talk, we are live from Commodity Classic in Denver, CO with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss new uses for corn and talk with Chad Epler, Joe Roberts and Craig Downing who are members on the NCGA Market Development Action Team. Plus, Monday was a tough day in the markets. We get perspective from Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing on the trade show floor in Denver.

In this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we dive into fragipan soils—a major challenge impacting farmers across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee—with expert guests Dr. Murdock and Billy from AgX. Fragipan soils create a dense, compacted layer beneath the topsoil, restricting root growth and limiting access to nutrients and water, leading to significant yield loss.We discuss the groundbreaking research from the University of Kentucky, where a 10-year study has explored using annual rye grass to break through the fragipan layer. Dr. Murdock and Billy explain how organic acids from rye roots help improve water infiltration, release trapped nutrients, and enhance crop yields—leading to real-world results of 160-220 bushel yields and even 300 bushels in NCGA trials.Tune in to learn about innovative soil management strategies, products like Upward and Octane, and how farmers can start implementing these solutions to overcome fragipan challenges and boost profitability!www.agxplore.com  Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitConnect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/

Renee and Susan discuss what you can do to stay motivated when it comes to advocacy. 

On January 17, 2024, the Mind Your Business podcast was on-location in Swannanoa, NC, one of the most devastated communities in Western North Carolina from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a regionally focused panel discussion entitled Business Voices for WNC Recovery. In addition to remarks from Chamber leaders from across the region, the overflow audience heard directly from businesses from impacted areas, about their current realities, immediate needs, and continued pain points as recovery efforts continue. Regional Business Panelists: Lisa Cooper, President/CEO, Mast General Store Meredith Ellison, Founder and Chief Well-Being Officer, Quility Sandi Garcia Boyer, Executive Director, North Carolina Youth Camp Association Main Street Business Panelists: Jeffrey Burroughs, President, River Arts District Association Michelle Bollman, General Manager, Stick Boy Karen Caruso, Founder/Owner, Mind Your Business Please stay engaged with your local Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development organizations for the latest information related to business supports for storm recovery. You can help these organizations by responding to requests for data and stories, as these asks from the legislative and grant-funding communities are critical to informing future policy and funding discussions.Mind Your Business is a weekly production of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. It is made possible each week thanks to the sponsorship support of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.Support the show

Susan and Renee go over what's on the line in 2025.

2024 has been a year of ups and downs for US corn growers. But through it all, the one thing you can count on is that members of the NCGA pull together to protect the industry for everyone. And in the past several days, those efforts have paid off to deliver some early Christmas presents for NCGA members. Foremost on that list, the dispute settlement panel convened under the USMCA has ruled that Mexico's proposed GMO corn import ban is not supported by science, and is in clear violation of the trade agreement. And also, the continuing resolution passed by the US Congress to avert a government shutdown contains an extension of the Farm Bill and some much-needed economic assistance for growers. In this special holiday message from NCGA President Ken Hartman, he provides a quick update for growers on these developments, and shares NCGA's holiday wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy new year for all.

The National Corn Growers Association announced the winners of the 2024 Yield Contest. The contest saw almost 7,800 entries from farmers in 45 states.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan and Renee review over some ideas for getting started as an Every Day Advocate.  

Renee and Susan process the 2024 election.

After an unprecedented election cycle, we finally know what the American political landscape will look like in the Congressional term ahead. The election results include victories for more than 90 percent of the candidates backed by CornPAC, and have big implications for farmers across the country. So in this episode of the Cobcast, we're going to analyze the takeaways of the Republican sweep of D.C. leadership, the effectiveness of NCGA's political strategy, and the key races that will shape ag policy in the new Congress. We're joined by NCGA's Vice President of Public Policy Brooke Appleton, and Director of Grassroots and Political Strategy Sadie Knight. And we'll discuss the implications of the new Congressional leadership, President-elect Trump's forthcoming cabinet selections, and pressing agriculture issues, particularly trade policy, that will be at the forefront as we move into 2025. We'll also reflect back on lessons from this election cycle and the importance of rural votes in shaping the political landscape.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we have a focus on recapping Election Day 2024 throughout the show. In Segment One, we talk about market impacts of a President Trump victory and letting the dust settle on the volatility with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. Next up in Segment Two, it's the November episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss the recent NCGA and American Soybean Association (ASA) study looking at the potential of a renewed trade war and tariffs on U.S. corn and soybeans with NCGA Lead Economist Krista Swanson. View the study here: https://ncga.com/stay-informed/media/the-corn-economy/article/2024/10/trade-study-how-potential-new-tariffs-could-impact-u-s-soybeans-and-corn   Next up in Segment Three, we examine the election results for President, Congress and what government in Washington D.C. could look like moving forward with author and political strategist Dr. John Hulsman. Then we close the show with more recap of the Election and the voting patterns of folks in rural America, potential impacts on a new Farm Bill and more with DTN Ag Policy Editor, Chris Clayton, in Segment Four.

For the November episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss the recent NCGA and American Soybean Association (ASA) study looking at the potential of a renewed trade war and tariffs on U.S. corn and soybeans with NCGA Lead Economist Krista Swanson. View the study here: For the November episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association, we discuss the recent NCGA and American Soybean Association (ASA) study looking at the potential of a renewed trade war and tariffs on U.S. corn and soybeans with NCGA Lead Economist Krista Swanson. View the study here: https://ncga.com/stay-informed/media/the-corn-economy/article/2024/10/trade-study-how-potential-new-tariffs-could-impact-u-s-soybeans-and-corn

Renee talks about how a right-wing candidate engineered a controversy at the school board to make herself a free campaign ad. 

Caught between rising costs and stagnant corn prices, growers are feeling the pinch. So, as the National Corn Growers Association transitions from the leadership of one member-President to another, its leadership and staff are focused on growing demand for corn in both the short- and long-term horizons. In this episode, we meet newly-minted President Ken Hartman, Jr., a grower from southern Illinois who is taking the reins as NCGA's top leader. And we also meet his predecessor, former President Harold Wolle from south-central Minnesota, who's stepping into the role of NCGA chairman. Together, they'll discuss the top priorities for NCGA in the year ahead, how the organization is driving new sources of demand for corn, and why it's more important than ever to be in touch with your representatives in Washington.

Listen in as Tadd Nicholson talks with Brooke Appleton, Vice President of Public Policy at NCGA, and John Linder, a Morrow County grower and Board Member of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association. They discussed Ohio Corn & Wheat's Collegiate Policy Academy and the importance of the next generation of agricultural leaders. If you know a college student who's passionate about agriculture and policy, share this episode to inspire their journey!  Learn more about the Collegiate Policy Academy here: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/resources/collegiate-policy-academy/    About Ohio Corn & Wheat  Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.  For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org. 

Susan and Renee discuss what it means when candidates talk about “school safety.” 

Renee and Susan talk about the important of judicial races this year.  

Susan and Renee discuss the Republican plan for federal education policy.

 Susan and Renee look at Oklahoma and Louisiana and discuss the trend of religious instruction in public education as well as the changes in Title IX.   https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/we-fact-checked-what-oklahoma-law-says-about-teaching-the-bible-in-schools/   https://nondoc.com/2024/07/22/some-okc-metro-school-districts-spurn-ryan-walters-bible-directive-others-hesitant/   https://abcnews.go.com/US/enforcement-louisianas-ten-commandment-classroom-requirement-put-pause/story?id=112112612#:~:text=Louisiana's%20new%20law%20requiring%20all,legal%20battle%20over%20the%20policy.   https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-releases-final-title-ix-regulations-providing-vital-protections-against-sex-discrimination

Iowa Farm Bureau president Brent Johnson joins us to discuss statewide ag issues and preview the Governor's charity steer show this weekend at the Iowa State Fair. Our old friend Jon Doggett, former CEO of NCGA, is back and we discuss various ag policy topics. And Jack Scoville and Jerry Gidel share results from their recent crop tour in Illinois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we sat down with four similar-minded folks to talk about our personal experiences with various Food Hub models. We let the conversation go free-form like we were sitting on the front porch at one of our farms and chatting with friends. It was a great and insightful conversation for all of us and we vowed to record another episode in the future to get updates on our respective projects.  Megan Kinney- Director of Cooperative Distribution-North Coast Growers Association https://www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org/ As the director of Harvest Hub, Megan seeks to increase our community's access to local food infrastructure like cold storage and distribution systems. This includes coordinating the Harvest Box program (a multi-farm CSA-style produce box), the Farm-to-Freezer project (a freezer for use by NCGA members), and overseeing the operations of Harvest Hub. She sits on the board of Humboldt Made and is the co-chair of the Food Access Working Group in the Humboldt COAD. She is a registered and certified Trainer with the Produce Safety Alliance through Cornell University. Megan is honored to have been awarded the Community Alliance with Family Farmers 2022 Farmers' Market Champion of the Year and is a graduate of the Food Systems Leadership Cohort and Leadership Redwood Coast in 2023. Amy Neukom- Co Owner Neukom Family Farms https://www.instagram.com/neukomfamilyfarm/ Neukom Family Farms is a small family farm located along the Trinity River in Inland Northern Humboldt County. We dry farm tree fruit including peaches. pluots, plums, figs, apples, Asian and European pears. We also grow a variety of annuals such as heirloom and slicer tomatoes, melons, winter squash, and dried beans utilizing water conservation techniques. Most of our land is kept natural for the abundance of wildlife in our area. Dru Zucchino- Executive Director- TRACTOR Food and Farms https://tractorfoodandfarms.com/ Hailing from the Old North State, Dru is the Executive Director of TRACTOR Food and Farms. He has over a decade of experience in North Carolina agriculture, ranging from conventional blueberry production in Pender County to biodynamic fruit orchards in Mitchell County. He holds a BA in English Literature and a BFA in Creative Writing from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. He lives in Mitchell County, where he, his wife, Jessica, and two children keep busy managing small fruit plots and orchards. Chris Jagger- Co-Owner Blue Fox Farm, Not Only Farmers Podcast https://www.instagram.com/bluefoxfarm/ https://open.spotify.com/show/12YRGbk9IYMh4gbR0pTkEh?si=cb16eecee40a49e5 Chris and Melanie started farming in Santa Cruz, CA in the late 90's and took the classic route of on-farm internships with several mentors until they had the gumption to start their own farm in southern Oregon in the early 2000's. Blue Fox Farm started as a 1-acre farm, scaled to 45 acres, and is now back at 5 acres in production. Chris has supplemented their farm income with his Blue Fox Ag Services consulting business, helping farmers scale efficiently and farm cost-effectively. Chris also has a labor-of-love podcast Not Only Farmers, where he chats with interesting people doing things in agriculture. 

NC Rep. Diamond Staton-Williams of the 73rd District in Cabarrus County discusses her reluctant entrance into politics as a member of Harrisburg Town Council, her first term in the NCGA and a number of other topics related to the upcoming elections.

We talk with former UN Ambassador Kip Tom (food and ag), who was in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday and witnessed the unsuccessful assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Krista Swanson, chief economist at NCGA, joins us to discuss how the U.S. corn industry contributed to the economy. And of course Greg Peterson, Machinery Pete, shares his Pick of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.