Podcasts about United Soybean Board

Tom Sell of Combest, Sell & Associates shares his perspective on Secretary Rollins' testimony before the House Committee on Agriculture yesterday, Senate Ag reconciliation and more. We talk weather outlook – both in the United States and around the world – with Kevin Marcus of Marcus Weather. And we have Don Wyss join us for a new episode of United Soybean Board's Soy Checkoff Check-in podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of the “FieldLink Podcast”, we sit down with United Soybean Board members, and growers themselves, Mary Stewart and Patrick Giberson. They break down how soybean checkoff dollars are helping all U.S. growers by funding research and expanding markets. (00:44) We also catch up with Jody Lawrence for his expert take on the commodity markets and how upcoming Environmental Protection Agency decisions on renewable fuels could affect your bottom line. (41:18)   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:    Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ   Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8   X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG   LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh   YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ  

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at grains, cotton, dairy and cattle markets with Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial Advisors. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Congressman Tracey Mann (R-KS). In Segment Three, we look at the global picture for grains and oilseeds as we move into summer with Steve Nicholson, Global Sector Strategist for Grains and Oilseeds with Rabobank. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a planting update and talk of what it means to be a Dad on the farm with Brent Renner, fourth-generation farmer and United Soybean Board director from Klemme, IA.

The soybean industry has been working diligently to make sure all the soybeans grown in the U.S. have a place to go and the united soybean board has been a large part of this. Pat Giberson a Director with the United Soybean Board shares some unique things that soybeans are a part of as well as their work to make the Mississippi River deeper to allow for larger loads. He says soybeans are in nearly everything around us without many people knowing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The soybean industry has been working diligently to make sure all the soybeans grown in the U.S. have a place to go and the united soybean board has been a large part of this. Mary Stewart works with the Health and Nutrition demand side of the United Soybean Board to gives a look into the health benefits soybeans have as well as the work USB is doing to find new markets for these soybeans. She says that they feel continuing to find new domestic markets for soybeans is the key to a healthy industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen joins us to discuss the budget reconciliation and extension of 45Z as it applies to biodiesel, renewable diesel, and SAF plus the RVO timeline. National Corn Growers Association president Kenny Hartman, Jr. is busy planting but he takes some time out of his day to discuss biofuels issues, trade, 45Z, HFCS and more. Plus, United Soybean Board director Tony Mellenthin joins us for a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of WTF? (What's Threatening Farmers) with Gary Truitt: The latest attack on agriculture comes in the form of unscientific misinformation about seed oil. Gary Truitt talks with Sarah Stolter, a Wisconsin farmer and member of the United Soybean Board, about efforts to set the record straight on seed oils and protect the vegetable oil market that is so important to producers. Learn where you can get the truth about the health benefits of seed oils like soybean and corn. Learn how media reports and statements by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. are untrue and have no scientific backing.  Learn where you can get the facts and take an informed decision about seed oils.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA's downsizing plan due in May could include some consolidation. Recording at the White House Easter Egg Roll, we also asked her about the department's plans to address bird flu this spring, her thoughts on the timing for trade assistance and whether she's confident Congress will provide needed funding through the Commodity Credit Corporation.Then, we speak with Emily Metz from the American Egg Board, Cathy Burns from the International Fresh Produce Association and Philip Good from the United Soybean Board to discuss the commodities on display at the event.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

In today's show Riley speaks to Ryan Goddard of Bayer about new Vyconic soybeans, Dustin talks with Susan Watkins of the United Soybean Board, and Mark is joined by Jamie Burr of the National Pork Board to learn more about the We Care Ethical Principles.

Grain Report Expectations Soybean Meal and Pig Performance Weather Rollercoaster   00:01:05 – Grain Report Expectations: Dan O'Brien, K-State grain economist, gets the show rolling with a grain market outlook. He talks through pre-report expectations for the prospective planting and grains stock reports.   00:12:05 – Soybean Meal and Pig Performance: The show continues with K-State assistant research professor in swine nutrition Katelyn Gaffield as she discusses soybean products in the swine industry through research supported by the United Soybean Board. She explains if differences in soybean meal quality impacts pig growth performance. gaffield@ksu.edu KSUSwine.org   00:23:05 – Weather Rollercoaster: K-State meteorologist, Chip Redmond, ends the show with a weather forecast. He says what weather rollercoaster we will likely experience in the coming week.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Grain and livestock markets were mixed on Tuesday with a fairly quiet trade overall. We discuss the latest with Russia/Ukraine and weather impacting the wheat markets, economic assistance for farmers and the overall chart trends in the markets. Cory Bratland with AgMarket.net joins us to discuss on today's show. Find more online by visiting https://www.agmarket.net. Also, we celebrate National Ag Day and National Biodiesel Day today and have a conversation with soy-checkoff farmer leader Lawrence Sukalski from Minnesota. We discuss United Soybean Board's role in continuing to strengthen the biodiesel industry and the demand for biodiesel.

In today's show Dustin speaks with Don Wyss of the United Soybean Board about high oleic soybeans, Riley Smith is joined by Will Tubbs of Pioneer to discuss corn seed traits, and Mark learns more about the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health from Iowa farmer Morey Hill.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a preview of the upcoming National Ag Day next week including a special event at the Indiana statehouse, and the United Soybean Board is promoting high oleic soybeans, possibly for feeding dairy herds. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says look for sunny, dry and mild Indiana weather for three more days, and the Tuesday grain and oilseed markets were mostly lower in nearly steady corn and soybean trade. Andy Eubank has settlements and market commentary from Arlan Suderman. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

Brownfield's Erin Anderson visited with United Soybean Board director Don Wyss at the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's show Dustin speaks to Stu Swanson of the Iowa Corn Growers Association, Riley Smith is joined by Patrick Ewan of Helena to discuss adjuvants in tank mixes, and Dustin talks with Robb Ewoldt of the United Soybean Board.

We are at Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado – sponsored by the United Soybean Board. The conversation is all things soy with USB chair Philip Good, American Soybean Association president Caleb Ragland, and newly-elected chair of the U.S. Soybean Export Council Janna Fritz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with updates on the newly announced USDA plan to combat bird flu and lower egg prices along with other news headlines. In Segment Two, we talk about spring acreage potential and new projections from CoBank with Tanner Ehmke, Lead Economist, Grains and Oilseeds at CoBank. In Segment Three, we catch up on ethanol industry news and issues with Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a recap of the February board meeting of the United Soybean Board with USB Audit and Evaluation Committee Chair, Don Wyss of Indiana.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including what one Indiana farmer can tell us about the work of the United Soybean Board and we have more details on the current state of foreign ownership of U.S. farmland. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin is calling for a wild ride in our winter weather, and Wednesday the corn market worked higher while soybeans fell marginally. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and market analysis from Tom Fritz. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

Thursday on AOA, we take a look at potential weather impacts on grain and cattle markets ahead and talk price action with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, USDA has released a third update to the Packers and Stockyards Act rule. NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs, Tanner Beymer, joins us to discuss that and fairness in cattle markets. Next up in Segment Three, we talk farm policy news regarding 45Z/climate smart agriculture guidance, the upcoming Senate confirmation hearing for Brooke Rollins at USDA and Farm Bill outlooks with Josh Baethge, Policy Editor at Farm Progress. Then we close the show in Segment Four by having a conversation with the new Treasurer of the United Soybean Board, Matt Gast from North Dakota.

In today's show Dustin wraps up his conversation with Robb Ewoldt of the United Soybean Board, Andy continues his preview of the upcoming Iowa Pork Congress with Matt Gent of the IPPA, and Mark discusses biological nutrient enhancers with Scott Rabe of Mosaic.

In today's show Dustin is joined by Robb Ewoldt of the United Soybean Board, Riley Smith speaks with John Hendrickson of the University of Wisconsin about farm flower financials, and Andy and Dustin discuss the current farm economy.

In the first Ohio Ag Net Podcast of 2025, DustySonnenberg takes a look back at the work done by the Ohio Soybean Council and Soybean Check-off in 2024.  Dusty visits with Steve Reinhard, an Ohio soybean farmer that just finished his term serving as Chairman of the United Soybean Board. Dustyand Steve discuss some of the important work of the USB, creating greater value for farmers with the dollars invested in the soybean check-off.   Dusty also takes a look out in the field and reviews the growing season and final harvest results with Dr. Larua Lindsey, OSU Extension Soybean and Small Grains Specialist. He then discusses plant stress and disease pressure with Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora, OSU Extension Soybean Pathologist and Nematologist.

In today's show, Andy discusses soybean demand with Patrick O'Leary of the United Soybean Board, and Dustin brings us a two-part year-in-review conversation with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig as we tie a bow on 2024.

Merry Christmas from everyone at AOA! On this episode, we start the show talking about agronomic decision making heading into 2025 with TJ Bingham, Technical Agronomist with Koch Agronomic Services. Then we listen back to past conversations with the new chair of the United Soybean Board, Philip Good. We discuss mental health during the holidays with the folks at Rural Minds. And, we hear about the latest Wells Fargo report on the ag economy with Jackie Benson.  

In today's show Dustin wraps up with April Hemmes to discuss her time on the United Soybean Board, Andy is joined by Nate Firle of Beck's Hybrids, and Mark learns more about fly control in livestock with Dennis Meyer of Central Life Sciences. 

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with the question of if we can continue to see a Santa Claus rally in corn and a broad look at markets with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, what does that weather forecast look like as we near the holidays? DTN Meteorologist John Baranick has the details in Segment Two. In Segment Three, we hear from the newly elected chair of the United Soybean Board from Mississippi, Philip Good. Then we close the show with a look at the latest ag equipment sales numbers with Curt Blades, Senior Vice President at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

In today's show Riley is joined by Kelli Wicks of the Iowa Cattleman's Association, Dustin speaks with April Hemmes to discuss her time on the United Soybean Board, and Mark wraps up his conversation with Terry Johnston of Farm Rescue.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a rundown of this week's market action in grains, livestock and dairy with John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing. In Segment Two, we start with a few news headlines before we talk with Wells Fargo Economist, Jackie Benson, about their latest 2024 State of Agriculture Report. (View the report online here: https://wellsfargo.bluematrix.com/links2/html/3d93e762-fcd1-4f2f-81b7-9a0ea55d0d12)   In Segment Three, we take a look at the latest results of the Meat Demand Monitor published by Kansas State University. Dr. Glynn Tonsor joins us to discuss. (View the latest and historical reports at https://www.agmanager.info) And then we close the show in Segment Four and talk with the outgoing chair of the United Soybean Board, Steve Reinhard of Ohio.

In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters Mark Magnuson runs down the news headlines, Riley Smith speaks with Bryan Whaley, CEO of the Iowa Cattleman's Association, Dustin Hoffmann is joined by April Hemmes of the United Soybean Board, and Russ provides his faith-based segment.

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we will learn about continued uncertainty and frustrations around the farm bill situation, tax policy in the year 2025, how ongoing labor shortages are impacting cattle producers across the country, concerns that President Trump will ramp up Small Refinery Exemptions like he did during his first term, and we'll have a sit down interview with the new chair of the United Soybean Board.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of our North Dakota Soybean Council Update, we learn about various soy gift options for the holidays. Cindy Pulskamp, United Soybean Board rep for North Dakota joins us to discuss. More at https://ndsoybean.org.

In September, COUNTRY Financial, an affiliate of Illinois Farm Bureau, announced that effective January 1, 2025, it will no longer require its Illinois-based insurance clients purchasing non-farm policies to hold IFB memberships. In response, the American Farm Bureau Federation announced that it would expel IFB from the federation, effective December 20, 2024.IFB is fighting to stay a member of AFBF and has filed a lawsuit and injunction in McLean County Court. A previous contract between AFBF and IFB states, except for certain limited circumstances that are not present here, AFBF is not allowed to terminate IFB's membership based on business decisions made by affiliates, including COUNTRY Financial. We discussed the matter with IFB President Brian Duncan and Vice President Evan Hultine.State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes getting information gathered for 2024 pest report.   We hear from Ron & Deb Moore of Roseville, named Farm Family of the Year by the Illinois Soybean Association. We also hear from Lucas Lentsch, CEO of United Soybean Board.Tasha Bunting, Illinois farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems provides an update. 

On the Thanksgiving Thursday edition of AOA, powered by Cenex, we hear more conversations from the NAFB Convention earlier this month with Mary-Thomas Hart from NCBA, Jack Cornell and Patrick O'Leary from United Soybean Board, Brandon Walter from Pioneer and Eric Scherder from Corteva Agriscience. We also hear from Chris Cook, Head of Sustainable Business Solutions at Syngenta North America, about their new partnership with McDonald's USA and Lopez Foods.  

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we continue our coverage of the NAFB Convention in Kansas City and start the show discussing Farm Bill, post election outlook and more with Sam Kieffer, VP of Public Policy with American Farm Bureau Federation. In Segment Two, we discuss biofuels post election and more with Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. Next up in Segment Three, we take a look at the markets and this week's downtrend with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX. Then we close the show with the latest Sustainable Soy Update as we are joined by John Jansen from the United Soybean Board. Learn more online by visiting https://www.unitedsoybean.org.

Brownfield's Brent Barnett visited with Iowa farmer Robb Ewoldt at the 2024 Borlaug International Dialogue, held in Des Moines, Iowa. Ewoldt represented the United Soybean Board at this year's event.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at market action to close out the month of October with Matt Bennett from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we get a few minutes with Congresswoman Hariett Hageman of Wyoming. Due to technical difficulties we will work to reschedule a longer conversation with her. In Segment Three, we discuss elections and Farm Bill with Randy Russell of The Russell Group. Then in Segment Four, it is our latest Sustainable Soy Update. This week, we discuss the Land Use Change Initiative (LUCI) with Robb Ewoldt, farmer leader for the United Soybean Board from Iowa and he serves as Infrastructure & Connectivity Work Group Lead. Find more at www.carbonalist.com or at www.unitedsoybean.org.

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at possible election impacts on markets, export sales and much more with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss some of the stated rural policy initiatives of the Trump and Harris campaigns in the lead-up to Election Day, potential USDA picks under each administration, Farm Bill and more with Josh Baethge, Policy Editor for Farm Progress. Next up in Segment Three, Growth Energy General Counsel Joe Kakesh joins us to discuss the Supreme Court decision on SRE litigation. Then, we close the show in Segment Four with our latest Sustainable Soy Update. Christy Sprague, Ph.D., is a professor, Crops and Soils Sciences program director and extension specialist at Michigan State University. She joins us to share more about the GROW and Take Action projects funded by the United Soybean Board. Visit growiwm.org and iwilltakeaction.com for more information.

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we discuss some concerns in the soybean and cattle markets in particular as Tyler Schau with AgMarket.net joins us for market analysis to kick off the show. In Segment Two, we visit with Central Minnesota's Mark Koehn who is back home after his journey to raise money and awareness for FFA on a 1940 Farmall M tractor pulling a camper from the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico. View pictures and donate here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562350811738 In Segment Three, we talk with Clean Fuels Alliance America Communications Director Heather Buechter about the upcoming Clean Fuels Conference and updates on the California Air Resources Board's recently proposed 20% cap on vegetable oils. Then we close the show in Segment Four with our latest Sustainable Soy Update. We talk conservation practices with Laurie Isley, a fourth-year farmer leader who serves as the Health and Nutrition Supply Work Group Lead and serves on the United Soybean Board's Value Alignment and Communication and Education Committees. She grows soybeans and corn in Michigan.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a broad look at the markets ahead of the October WASDE Report and more with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, Tractor Zoom Director of Insights Andy Campbell joins us to discuss combine and tractor values as we roll into the end of the year. In Segment Three we hear from Shawna Nelson, EVP of Membership at Organic Valley and learn about what Organic Valley is doing for small family farms. Then in Segment Four, on this week's Sustainable Soy Update with the United Soybean Board, we learn more about SoyFoam. Nancy Kavazanjian, second-year United Soybean Board farmer leader from Wisconsin, joins us to discuss.

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets amid various global influences with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we get an update on the impacts of the dockworkers strike to the ag supply chain with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director for the Soy Transportation Coalition. Next up in Segment Three, we take a look at the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer with Dr. Jim Mintert from Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture. Then in Segment Four, it is week two of our Sustainable Soy Update Series. We learn about Farmers for Soil Health with Neal Bredehoeft, a farmer leader who serves on the United Soybean Board's Value Alignment Committee from Missouri. Learn more online at https://www.farmersforsoilhealth.com.  

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing See Tracks? Think Train® Week, with Operation Lifesaver Executive Director Rachel Maleh. In Segment Two, we discuss the latest news surrounding 45Z tax credits, new legislation for 45Z this week in Congress and more news headlines with DTN Environmental Editor Todd Neeley. In Segment Three, we take a broad look at the commodity markets with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. Then in Segment Four, we kickoff our Sustainable Soy Update Series and discuss the creation of the Land Use Change Initiative (LUCI) with Jack Cornell, Director of Sustainable Supply at the United Soybean Board. Visit the Land Use Change Initiative webpage for more information.

You might be driving by soybean fields on your commute to work or to school... but your connection to soybeans goes further than that. It just so happens that soybeans are a big part of the products that we use every day in the office and in the classroom. Sara Stelter is a Wisconsin soybean farmer and a director on the United Soybean Board. She tells us what these everyday products are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, the Farm Progress Show was held this week in Boone, Iowa, and we hear from show manager Don Tourte about what this year's show offered. Also, the U.S.'s ag trade deficit continues to grow and we'll delve into the “why.” And, the USDA's Climate Smart Commodities Program continues to grow, and this week U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was in Wisconsin this week to tout some of the latest developments. Cover crops are an important part of that program and this week we find out how they play a role in keeping moisture in the soil. Also, we revisit the Pro Farmer Crop Tour with a look at Eastern Leg results. And, DEKALB is back as a key partner in one of the most iconic baseball movie settings in Cinematic history: the “Field of Dreams” diamond in Dyersville, Iowa. We also take you to San Francisco, where United Soybean Board leaders met recently to share their story with global buyers to educate them on U.S. soybean farming. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn more about efforts to build trade relations between the U.S. and Colombia, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz discusses the importance of flushing sprayers after use. The episode also features the music of hit singer/songwriter Randy C. Moore, whose latest single is a tribute to the originator of the Parrot Head lifestyle, Jimmy Buffett. Timestamps Intro and news: 0:00 Don Tourte, Farm Progress Show: 6:31 Betty Resnick, American Farm Bureau Federation: 8:02 Tom Vilsack, U.S. Department of Agriculture: 10:00 Jimmy Emmons, Dewey County Conservation District, Oklahoma: 10:51 Brian Grete, Mark Bernard, Mike Zuzolo, ProFarmer Crop Tour: 12:34 Jamie Horton, DEKALB: 14:52 April Hemmes, United Soybean Board: 16:24 Courtney Heller, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 20:18 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 23:32 Randy C. Moore: 25:10

In today's show Andy brings us a segment from the latest Pods of Potential podcast about pollinator habitats, Dustin wraps up his conversation with April Hemmes of the United Soybean Board, and Mark speaks with northwest Iowa Beck's agronomist Eric Bartels.

In today's show Andy is joined by Tim Pregerson, a crop scout on the western leg of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, Riley speaks with April Hemmes of the United Soybean Board to learn about Iowa farmer checkoff investment in a Pacific northwest soybean meal port, and Mark catches up with Matt Jungmann of Farm Progress with less than a week to go until FPS ‘24.

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at what is happening in the cattle market right now, a look at the hog market and more with Dennis Smith from Archer Financial Services. In Segment Two, we recap last week's DTN Digital Yield Tour as we talk with DTN/Progressive Farmer Farm Business Editor Katie Dehlinger. Next up in Segment Three, we learn about potential dairy trade issues between the U.S. and Colombia, the latest on FMMO updates and we talk about GI common names with Jaime Castaneda, Executive Vice President, Policy Development & Strategy for the National Milk Producers Association. Then in Segment Four, we learn about a new Land Use Change Initiative funded by the United Soybean Board with USB Director of Sustainable Supply, Jack Cornell.  

Have you ever heard of the Norborne Soybean Festival? You might have, thanks to their recent recognition as the Cenex Hometown Throwdown Grand Prize Winner, but even if you haven't, you're going to love this episode. It's about building amazing community events and what it looks like to swing for the fences.    About Kyle:   Kyle Durham is a sixth-generation farmer from Norborne, Missouri, an agricultural community of 700 residents. Kyle and his father farm 2,500 acres of soybeans and corn in the Missouri River bottoms.   In addition to farming, Kyle is involved with numerous local, state, and national organizations as a board member and volunteer. These include the United Soybean Board, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, his state and county Farm Bureaus, Trinity Lutheran Church, and the Norborne Soybean Festival. He also owns and operates The Slaboratory, a custom woodworking business in his hometown, specializing in unique handcrafted furnishings.   Kyle and his wife Courtney have two sons, Simeon, 16, and Elijah, 12.   In this episode, we cover:  What the Norbone Soybean Festival is  The Hometown Throwdown contest Their plans for the prize money How a good community event can be a catalyst for community involvement The power of the “microask”    Links and Resources Mentioned: The famous Hometown Throwdown video entry: https://www.facebook.com/NorborneSoybeanFestival/videos/1055942345557323 The Norborne Soybean Festival Facebook, home of the Festival Friday updates: https://www.facebook.com/NorborneSoybeanFestival A few articles about the contest and the festival:  https://www.kttn.com/norborne-soybean-festival-wins-hometown-throwdown-grand-prize/ https://www.kmzu.com/news/norborne-soybean-festival-crowned-best-in-the-nation-part-2/article_02d0a756-21d6-11ef-bf71-cb75605b6185.html https://www.agriculture.com/missouri-hometown-hero-kyle-durham-8385148

On this episode, former Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson says the yet-to-be-passed Farm Bill encompasses more than just production agriculture. Iowa State University Extension's Catherine DeLong discusses edge-of-field conservation practice, and Greg McBride, a commodity broker with Allendale tells you if now is the right time to market grain. Also, U.S. Wheat Associates President Vince Peterson recaps the organization's recent summer meeting in Oklahoma City, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Beef Program Specialist Chris Clark says farmers and ranchers need to beware of foot rot among their herds, and BidOnBeef.com represents a new way to buy and sell beef. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, Jim Douglas discusses how the beef industry is benefitting from U.S. soybeans and vice versa. In “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz talks about warning signs for possible automatic transmission fuid failure. The episode also features the music of J.D. Shelburne. Timestamps Intro and news: 0:00 Ben Nelson: 6:02 Catherine DeLong, Iowa State University Extension: 7:48 Greg McBride, Allendale: 9:50 Vince Peterson, U.S. Wheat Associates: 13:16 Chris Clark, Iowa State University Extension: 15:28 Amanda Radke, BidOnBeef.com: 17:05 Jim Douglas, United Soybean Board: 21:40 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 23:39 J.D. Shelburne: 25:16

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