AgriTalk

Jon Doggett, CEO of the National Corn Growers Association, joins us to preview this year's Commodity Classic and talk renewable fuels issues. It's Grain Bin Safety Week, and Nationwide Associate Vice President of Risk Management Jason Berkland provides important information on avoiding tragic accidents, plus explain the annual Nominate Your Fire Department Contest. And Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – has TWO Picks of the Week plus he talks about previous "green" auctions and previews an upcoming "red" auction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Free-for-all with Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, RealAg Radio's Shaun Haney and we welcome Bob Hemesath, former Iowa Corn Growers Association president. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leo McDonnell, director emeritus of the United States Cattlemen's Association, talks about truth in labeling and trade issues. Mike Steenhoek, executive director at the Soy Transportation Coalition, joins us to discuss the transportation issues brought on by the weather. And Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller makes time for us to detail the problems in the state from lack of fuels to keep ag operations running. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Hulett, marketing representative at Consolidated Beef Producers, joins us to discuss the cattle market as well as the effects of the winter storm. Plus the Farmer Forum with Bob Birdsell of Missouri and Tony Mellenthin of Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top Producers Summit 2021 is happening in Nashville, Tennessee and even though a major winter storm blew through the midwest last night we are still bringing you coverage. This morning we have conversations about taxes, PPP and other issues with three people with CliftonLarsonAllen: Paul Neiffer, Chris Hesse and Robby Walker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Presidents' Day and the markets are closed but we still have a great show for you. We start with Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – who reports on recent auctions and previews upcoming auctions. Then Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor pays us a visit. And finally Tanner IntVeld of CHS has some tips for getting machines ready for heavy use. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AgriTalk host Chip Flory and Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer had a conversation with U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) this morning about some of the issues he's seeing in Washington right now, especially the lack of bi-partisanship and the Farmers of Color Act in the current COVID-19 stimulus package. This special edition of AgriTalk is the unedited conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning on the Friday Free-for-all we discuss comments made by U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) in an exclusive interview about several issues including lack of bi-partisanship and the Farmers of Color Act included in the current COVID-19 stimulus package. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curt Blades is Senior Vice President of Agriculture Services at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and we discuss a study AEM conducted on the benefits of tech adoption in ag operations. Chris Harbourt is the Global Head of Carbon at IndigoAg and he talks about developments in the carbon market including the funding for payments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have American Farm Bureau Federation executive vice president Dale Moore and Allison Crittenden who is the director, Congressional relations with us this morning to discuss policy issues including foreign labor and President Biden's first few weeks in office. Plus Joe Del Bosque of California is in today's Farmer Forum and we welcome Kassi Rowland of Indiana as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we talk with Kip Eideberg, senior vice president of government and industry relations at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, about the importance of federal investment of rural America. Then Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig joins us to discuss the state's plans that include ethanol and biodiesel fuels. And finally Dr. Vanessa Hale, assistant professor of veterinary preventative medicine at Ohio State University, talks about the research being done to establish animals role in spreading COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Norman Bessac, vice president of International Marketing at the National Pork Board, and Brett Stuart, economist and founding partner at Global AgriTrends, join us for a conversation on how 2020 was for the pork export market and what 2021 might look like. CEO Corbett Kull talks about a new development at Tillable. And Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – talks about the Farm Journal Field Days™ Equipment Edition happening tomorrow and gives us his Pick of the Week, plus previews some interesting upcoming auctions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Friday Free-for-all Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, RealAg Radio's Shaun Haney, and farmer and former Iowa Corn Growers Association president Mark Recker join Chip to discuss ethanol policy, trade, President Biden's executive orders, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa joins us to discuss her positions on the Navigable Waters Protection Rule vs. W.O.T.U.S. plus her perspective on the recent confirmation hearings for USDA secretary and EPA administrator. Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota talks about his opposition to a couple of President Biden's executive orders, particularly those involving energy production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Mintert, professor of agricultural economics and director at the Center for Commercial Agriculture at Purdue University, joins us to talk about the newest Ag Barometer. Plus we have Quentin Bowen from Nebraska and Caleb Hamer of Iowa on this week's Farmer Forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.