AgriTalk

Day Four of Dairy Week and today we have Dr. Chad Dechow, Associate Professor of Dairy Cattle Genetics at Penn State, to discuss this important factor in improving dairy cattle and ways this is done. U.S. Senator Deb Fischer from Nebraska talks about her cattle market bill, her Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act, and signing the letter from several senators and representatives urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve safety and navigability on the lower Missouri River. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day Three of Dairy Week and we have veterinarian Dr. Gordon Jones who is a pioneer in the concept and implementation of cow comfort. He explains what it means, why it's important, and various ways to make cows more comfortable. Then our Farmer Forum features Tillamook dairy farmer Derrick Josi and the president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Joe Bragger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day Two of Dairy Week and we have former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, who is president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council, bring us up to date on the various campaigns to expand U.S. dairy products to markets around the world. NCGA president Kevin Ross joins us to discuss the Next Generation Fuels Act, the future of renewable fuels, and reflect on his term during this challenging year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Day One of Dairy Week! Scott Bentley is general manager of World Dairy Expo and he joins us to discuss the difficult decision to not have the expo this year, plus he provides insight into what's going on in dairy today. 5-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky talks about her involvement in the Got Milk campaign and swimming the length of a pool with a glass of chocolate milk balanced on the back of her head. And Farm Journal MILK editor Anna-Lisa Laca talks with us about Dairy Week, why we're having it, and how the dairy industry is coping with the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer, Shaun Haney and Pam Johnson we discuss CCC funding, future for biofuels and transportation, the upcoming presidential debate and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning he have a tech-heavy show. Dr. Teo Laino is is theoretical chemist with IBM Research in Zurich and he joins us to discuss plans to replicate nature's ability to convert nitrogen in the soil into nitrate-rich fertilizer. Mark Johnson is CEO of GrainBridge, a joint venture of ADM and Cargill which is a digital platform focused on helping farmers streamline the grain marketing process to make more informed and profitable decisions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Mike Conaway (TX-11) joins us to talk about how the continuing resolution finally got passed last night and what it means for certain ag-related  programs. Plus he brings attention to the important situation in Russia where a former U.S. Marine was arrested and recently received a harsh and unjust sentence. And it's the Farmer Forum with today's participants Kevin Paap of Minnesota and Gene Millard of Missouri, and they run through a host of issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethan Lane is the vice president of government affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and he talks about CFAP 2, CCC and more. Plus Farm CPA Paul Neiffer joins us to provide his perspective on CPA. And Greta Gustafson, spokesperson for the American Red Cross, reports from Oregon where she talks about efforts to bring relief there, plus what the Red Cross is doing in areas affected by hurricanes, and what people can do to help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – talks about his Pick of the Week and the amazing trend of record-breaking auction prices. Tom Karst of The Packer brings us up to date with how fruit produce is doing, especially in areas affected by the wildfires out west. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CFAP 2 was just announced, and we've got the details from U.S. Under Secretary Bill Northey of agriculture who joins us today to kick off this week's Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer, Shaun Haney and Pam Johnson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Freed, Vice President of grain research at ADM Investor Services, talks big numbers with China's present and potential future purchases of American crops. And U.S. Congressman Glenn "G.T." Thompson (PA-15) joins us to discuss ag business in Washington DC.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The West Coast wild fires have dominated the news, and Oregon Farm Bureau president Barb Iverson joins us to provide a first hand account on the damage, how local farmers and ranchers are pulling together, and what is needed to overcome this latest challenge. Plus the Farmer Forum feature Marty Klinker from Montana, who talks about the threat of wolves and grizzlies to livestock in his area, and Ken McCauley of Iowa, with whom we discuss ethanol issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American Farm Bureau Federation's Dale Moore updates on the WTO ruling against tariffs on China and details Farm Bureau's policy survey of the presidential candidates. Jason Medows of the Ag State of Mind podcast shares perspectives on farming and mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Clark of BAMWX offers a calm forecast for the week. Machinery Pete has the latest from the auctions, including the key to a record UTV sale. Dr. Joe Ransom of North Dakota State University looks at the early frost impact on the Northern Plains crop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer, Shaun Haney and Pam Johnson and we have no shortage of topics. We remember 9/11, discuss the political climate of today, the election, trade issues, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.