AgriTalk

The Friday Free-for-all with Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, RealAgricutlure's Shaun Haney, and Tyson Redpath of The Russell Group run through almost more topics than we have time for. Plus Ryan Yates, Managing Director, Public Policy at American Farm Bureau Federation discusses AFBF's response to the Biden administration's 30-by-30 plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have conversations with three public servants in Washington DC. First, U.S. Representative Cindy Axne (IA-03) talks about championing biofuels as a current means for positive climate change. U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson (IA-01) talks about her experience as a freshman Congresswoman and her contributions to the Precise Act. Finally, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin discusses her introduction of legislation to expand PPP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Hoskins, president and national sales director of American Farm Mortgage and Financial Services, joins us to continue the conversation we started earlier this week on land values. Then it's the Farmer Forum with Luke Lauritsen and Nick Ehlers who update us on their planting and talk about their thoughts on carbon sequestration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Cleveland, executive director of the Texas Sorghum Association, joins us to discuss the incredible run sorghum has been having in the marketplace and the large purchases made by China. Lisa Streck is the Carbon Grower Program Lead for Bayer and she explains plans for their carbon market program for 2021 and beyond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – with his Pick of the Week and some entertaining videos from fans sent to his Twitter feed. Doug Hensley is the president of Hertz Real Estate Services and he talks land values and market trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Free-for-all featuring Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney, and special guest Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson (PA-15) who talks about today's announcement of pieces of legislation by Republicans in the House Ag Committee to address climate change through natural solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we have a conversation with Maria Zieba, assistant vice president of international affairs at the National Pork Producers Council, about exports and trade. Then we catch up with Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, about ethanol supply and demand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall joins us to discuss the priorities and policy positions of AFBF plus provide a perspective of the Biden Administration after these first twelve weeks. The Farmer Forum features Marty Klinker of Montana and Ted Hamer of Iowa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Wellman is the Director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture and he joins us to discuss the 30 X 30 plan included in a January 27th executive order. Plus we catch up with Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer who provides some perspective on some of the things he's seeing in Washington D.C. right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us to share his Pick of the Week (tough decision this week) and preview some upcoming auctions. Ben Gordon is Corteva's Agriscience Carbon and Ecosystems Global Portfolio Leader and he joins us to describe Corteva's new carbon market initiative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Friday Free-for-all features RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney, Mark Recker of Iowa, and Roger Bernard, policy analyst at IHS Markit. Plus, outgoing Farm Bureau chief economist Dr. John Newton joins in as he gets ready to embark on his new role as chief economist for Ranking Member Boozman on the Senate Ag Committee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator John Thune of South Dakota joins us to discuss the crisis at the border with Mexico, the WHIP+ program, the American Jobs Act, and more. Jordan Fife, BioUrja Ethanol Trading Manager, shares his thoughts on the economic recovery and what it means for travel and biofuels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jim Mintert of Purdue University joins us to talk about the newest Ag Barometer and the trends he's seeing from last month and last year. Then it's the Farmer Forum with Garry Niemeyer of Illinois and Vic Miller of Iowa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO Jon Doggett provides an update on the issues the NCGA is currently engaged in, including the federal infrastructure plan and bio-industrial uses of corn. Drovers editor Greg Henderson provides some perspective on the AgriTalk Free-for-all conversation from last Friday. And Pete Uitenbroek, DEKALB Asgrow and Deltapine brand lead joins us to discuss Agronomy Week and a scholarship program to benefit FFA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) joins us to discuss the new Infrastructure Bill, including the elements directed towards transportation, and some of the rumors on how to pay for it all. Plus Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – gives us his Pick of the Week and talks about a variety of upcoming auctions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.