AgriTalk

Ken Eriksen of IHS Markit joins AgriTalk for an update on where things stand with the supply chain issues. Then it's The Farmer Forum with Kevin Paap of Minnesota and Tim Gregerson of Nebraska. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Davis Michaelsen is this morning's host and he's talking economy with his guests. Dr. Vince Malanga of LaSalle Economics shares his perspective on Russia's activity and how it's affecting the markets plus the Federal Reserve and its plans for 2022. Ed Eflmann of the American Bankers Association talks about agriculture's role in the overall banking industry plus lending demand and available funding. And Doug Hensley of Hertz Farm Management looks ahead to the 2022 land markets and where he sees this current bull run going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – has his Pick of the Week and it's another scorcher in a red-hot secondary market. Dr. Ernie Goss is a professor of economics at Creighton University Heider College of Business. He joins us to discuss the strengths and challenges facing farmers in 2022. Rodney Wilson is Senior Biomedical Communications Specialist at the American Red Cross and he is asking for blood donations as the nation's blood supply has dropped to critically low levels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Friday Free-for-all features Jim Wiesemeyer, Shaun Haney and Michelle Jones. Topics include President Biden's press conference on Wednesday, cold weather, market strategy, and details from USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's appearance before the House Ag Committee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't miss this one. We begin with Randy Russell of The Russell Group who shares his perspective on how President Biden did in his press conference yesterday. Mark Mills is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and he recently testified before the House Ag Committee on America's lack of preparedness for supporting electric vehicles. And Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soybean Transportation Coalition, talks about the start of the expansion project at Lock and Dam 25 on the Mississippi River. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip Flory talks pork industry with Dr. Scott Brown of Mizzou then the conversation continues in The Farmer Forum with Randy Francois and Chad Leman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky to celebrate Soybean Promotion Day. Davis Michaelsen has conversations with Fred Sipes, president of the Kentucky Soybean Association, and Keith Rogers, chief of staff at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Plus we meet Ellie McGowan, MSU student who shares her plans for the future, and Dr. Tony Brannon, dean of the Hutson School of Agriculture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the markets are closed along with state and government offices. But we have a new show, including a conversation with Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – about his Pick of the Week and previewing upcoming auctions. Plus Dr. Emma Knowland, is a lead scientist in the development of NASA GMAO’s atmospheric composition forecast system, GEOS-CF. She talks about its findings and what they tell us about climate change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time for this week's Friday Free-for-all with panelists Jim Wiesemeyer, Shaun Haney, and Mark Recker. Topics include fertilizer prices, the filibuster rules, civility/bi-partisanship in Washington, vaccine mandates and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear from U.S. Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa about partisanship in Washington, the economy, and the status of some of the bills on the agenda. We meet new GENYOUth CEO Ann Marie Krautheim and get a review on what the dairy organization has been doing and hopes to accomplish. Joe Leifer is product manager – autonomy at Deere Co. and he shares details on the autonomous kit designed for Deere tractors which generated lots of buzz at the recent Consumer Electronics Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Edgington is the president of the National Corn Growers Association and he joins us to discuss the study by Texas A&M University released today on the economic situation of nitrogen prices on U.S. corn producers. Plus we have The Farmer Forum with Brad Nelson of Minnesota and Bob Hemesath of Iowa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinton Griffiths is this morning's guest host and he has a conversation with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa about year 'round E-15, California's Prop 12, and EPA potentially restricting additional chemicals. Plus Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, talks about recent news regarding India opening its doors to U.S. pork. And Pro Farmer's Brian Grete and Jim Wiesemeyer offer some insight into tomorrow's reports and ongoing policy developments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – is sitting in for Chip Flory this morning and his guests are Mike Hedge, president and CEO of Birkey's Farm Stores, and Tim Meyer of the Steffes Group. Plus, Greg gives us his Pick of the Week and talks about some upcoming auctions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer, Davis Michaelsen, and Chris Gibbs features discussion about the jobs numbers released today, supplies for farmers,  and the anniversary of the riot in D.C. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're talking about the RFS today, including the EPA hearing early this week, with Emily Skor, CEO at Growth Energy, and Donnell Rehagen, CEO at the National Biodiesel Board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.