AgriTalk

This is bonus segment from AgriTalk is the rest of the conversation with Corbett Kull, co-founder and CEO of Tillable.

There was a dust-up in Twitterverse regarding Tillable, a company that deals with farm land leasing. We spoke with Tillable co-founder and CEO Corbett Kull to clear up misconceptions and describe what his company does. We also have a conversation with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa who talks about the Mississippi River dredge project and other things she'd like to get done in Washington. The AgriTalk podcast is sponsored by Syngenta.

It's Presidents' Day and we thought we'd do something a little different for this national holiday. We have the DC Signal to Noise podcast team of Farm Journal news director John Herath and Pro Farmer policy expert Jim Wiesemeyer bring their excellent program to AgriTalk where they have a conversation with U.S. Representative Rick Crawford from Arkansas. The AgriTalk podcast is sponsored by Syngenta.

While ag trade show season continues, our regular starters for the Friday Free-for-all are spread out across the country, so it's next man – and next woman – in, and that includes hosting duties. Farm Journal news director John Herath moderates today's panel featuring Tyson Redpath, Tim Burrack, and Michelle Jones. The AgriTalk podcast is sponsored by Syngenta.

Day Two of our coverage of he National Farm Machinery Show continues. Agronomist Missy Bauer gives her assessment of last year's crops vs. what's going on now plus our regular Free-for-all panelist Shaun Haney drops by to discuss a variety of ag issues, including trade. The AgriTalk podcast is sponsored by Syngenta.

We're in Louisville, Kentucky and having a great time at the National Farm Machinery Show. We talk with agronomist Ken Ferrie and get his insights into past and present conditions for planting plus we have an enjoyable conversation with local farmer Ryan Bivens who tells us about this NFMS convention. Finally, this trade show like is practically Christmastime for Greg "Machinery Pete" Peterson who talks about bidding strategy at auctions. The AgriTalk podcast is sponsored by Syngenta.

Cattle, ASF, infrastructure, it's okay to drink milk...we cover it all in this morning's AgriTalk. Ethan Lane, v.p. of government affairs for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, provides a recap of last week's NCBA Trade Show. U.S. Representative Cynthia Axne (Iowa) discusses the passage of a bill she co-sponsored to increase personnel to examine imported hogs and prevent ASF from reaching our shores. And Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, discusses the important news that the Army Corps of Engineers will deepen the lower Mississippi River which will benefit soybean transportation via water. The AgriTalk podcast is sponsored by Syngenta.

U.S. Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa returns to AgriTalk to discuss President Trump's state of the union address plus Greg "Machinery Pete" Peterson previews the upcoming National Farm Machinery Show plus his picks of the week. The AgriTalk podcast is sponsored by Syngenta.

It's Friday and that means another Free-for-all. This week we have Shaun Haney, Tim Burrack, and newcomer to the Free-for-all Jeff Harrison, who brings an interesting perspective as one who has worked in Washington DC. The AgriTalk podcast is sponsored by Syngenta.

Farm Journal news director John Herath fills in for Chip Flory this morning for a conversation with Dan Younggren, president of the American Sugar Beet Growers Association. Dan describes the pressing issues facing sugar beet farmers after a poor harvest. Then Mike Steenhoek, executive director at Soy Transportation Coalition, gives his impressions of President Trump's state of the union address and optimism for improving America' infrastructure. The AgriTalk podcast is sponsored by Syngenta.

We're joined by Randy Russell of The Russell Group who shares his insights on last night's State of the Union address plus we have our weekly Farmer Forum. The AgriTalk podcast is sponsored by Syngenta.

We're broadcasting from the Northern Corn Soy Expo in Fargo, North Dakota. First, we talk with farmer Les Danielson, a farmer from Wisconsin, who will be U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's guest at tonight's State of the Union address. Then we visit with Joe Morken and Terry Wehlander about this important trade show we're at. We speak with Dr. Sam Markell and Dr. Andrew Friskop about their concerns for crops in this wet season and what that may mean for spring. Finally, Bill Beam from the Farm Service Agency of the USDA, talks about the various avenues farmers have for getting help in these challenging times. The AgriTalk podcast is sponsored by Syngenta.

The AgriTalk podcast is sponsored by Syngenta.

It's the end of a very interesting month between trade deals, impeachment, viruses, markets, and lots of uncertainty. This week's Free-for-all includes Jim Wiesemeyer, Pam Johnson and Tyson Redpath plus we take a few calls. The AgriTalk podcast is sponsored by Syngenta.

We wrap things up at Top Producer Summit in Chicago with an important discussion with Ashley Arrington of AgriAuthority, Nate Franzen of First Dakota National Bank, and Kala Jenkins of KCOE ISOM. The topic is the critical importance of maintaining communication with your lender and how incorporating third party assistance can be invaluable in keeping finances organized and improve your standing with lenders. The AgriTalk podcast is sponsored by Syngenta.