AgriTalk

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joins us to discuss what's going on in the Senate, including the Supreme Court confirmation process, and he has some advice for President Trump before tonight's debate. And Dairy Management, Inc. has come up with a novel way to reach out to Generation Z to teach them about the dairy industry...through gaming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Representative Sam Graves (MO-06) provides an update on where the Water Resources Development Act stands and the next round of stimulus. Plus we have a lively Farmer Forum with Jack Lavers of California and Bob Hemesath from Iowa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Lust, CEO of National Sorghum Producers, discusses the potential impact of port development, plus a general update on all things sorghum. Professor Dr. Ernie Goss of Creighton University talks about his recent findings titled “Rural Mainstreet Index Climbs to Pre-Pandemic Levels: More Than One-Third of Bankers Report Area Recession.” And John Hennek is VP of Indigo Carbon at Indigo Ag and he explains how carbon sequestration works, the market for it, and how farmers can make money from it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – gives us his Pick of the Week plus with the election just over two weeks away we have Kyle Kondik, managing editor for Sabato's Crystal Ball out of UVA and Roger Bernard, senior policy analyst with IHS Markit, to discuss the presidential election along with key Senate and House elections. And if you love the smell of bacon then wait until you hear from senior brand manager Nick Schweitzer as he explains Hormel Black Label Bacon face masks plus their plan to donate 10,000 meals to Feeding America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer, Shaun Haney and Michelle Jones centers on the election situation as it stands with less than three weeks to go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Gary Adams is president and CEO of the National Cotton Council of America and he joins us to discuss how cotton held up in the areas impacted by the recent hurricanes plus his thoughts on the recent S&D report. And John Nalivka, president of Sterling Marketing, talks about 2021 profit potential for the cattle and hog markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As it is Ag Mental Health Week we have Ted Matthews of farmcounceling.org discuss some of the things to look for within oneself or someone you know who may need to get some assistance from a professional. And it's the Farmer Forum and today's guests are Sherman Newlin of Illinois and Greg Anderson of Nebraska. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A variety of topics in today's packed show. We talk ethanol with POET founder and CEO Jeff Broin. Then we have a conversation on conservation with Pipa Elias, Agriculture Director for The Nature Conservancy in North America and Jim Inglis, Director of Governmental Affairs for Pheasants Forever, Inc and Quail Forever. Finally, with the pandemic keeping so many people at home Cincinnati-based registered dietician Lisa Andrews offers suggestions on providing healthy and nutritional meals for the family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyne Morgan is this morning's guest host and she talks with Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete about his Pick of the Week plus how used restaurant equipment is flooding the auction market. Professor Dr. Jayson Lusk of Purdue University describes some economic issues as we continue through this pandemic and Adrienne DeSutter, a behavioral health consultant, shares important information during Ag Mental Health Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The election is 25 days away so the Friday Free-for-all spends plenty of time talking about it. Pro Farm policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, RealAg Radio's Shaun Haney and farmer and former NCGA president Pam Johnson talk about the debates, the issues, and what keeps farmers and ranchers up at night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley joins us from his home state of Iowa to preview his joint appearance with USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue in Mason City, plus talk about his support for Senator Joni Ernst's re-election campaign, and the possible future of the Supreme Court. Meteorologist Ed Vallee of Empire Weather provides and extended outlook for parts of America, including big storms and possible hurricanes, and what's going on in places like Brazil and Argentina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Clovis is a former White House ag advisor and is currently with the Farmers and Ranchers for Trump Coalition 2020. He joins us today to tout President Trump's record with the ag industry and make the case for his re-election. It is also the Farmer Forum and today we have Don Lamb from Indiana and Tim Recker from Iowa and they discuss what stood out from Mr. Clovis's remarks and how their individual operations are progressing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many families staying at home and cooking their meals, and it's National Pork Month, so we have National Pork Board Chef Neel Sahni to share some interesting ideas of cuts and different ways to prepare them. Plus Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and Randy Russell of The Russell Group talk about the presidential election and some congressional elections and what certain outcomes could mean for agriculture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – is back and this time he's talking smaller equipment and he updates us on prices fetched at recent auctions. Then we meet the new NCGA president John Linder. We hear about his operation, his background working on various associations on behalf of corn growers, and what his priorities are for NCGA going forward. Plus American Red Cross spokesperson Greta Gustafson talks about Fire Prevention Week, including how to be prepared for a fire, and what to do in case one has started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump and the First Lady have tested positive for COVID-19. And it is the last day of Dairy Week 2020. The Friday Free-for-all is off and running with Pro Farm policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, RealAg Radio's Shaun Haney, former NCGA president Pam Johnson, and special guest dairy farmer Dwayne Faber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.