AgriTalk

AgriTalk-September 15, 2026 AM

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:31:10 +0000

We check in with Dr. Vince Malanga of LaSalla Economics and hear his thoughts on the economy as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and what they're likely to do with the interest rate. Ken Eriksen is a strategic advisor with Polaris Analytics and Consulting and he joins us to discuss the status of shipping on the Mississippi River, through the Panama Canal, and the impact of high diesel prices on general shipping. Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag breaks down the latest on 45Z.

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AgriTalk-September 14, 2026 AM

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:57:12 +0000

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – shares his Pick of the Week and the prices fetched at other auctions of used farm machine equipment, plus details of his upcoming trip to Canada for an event. Ted Seifried is vice president and chief market strategist at Zaner Ag Hedge and he joins us to discuss the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. Professor Dr. Michael Castellano of Iowa State University's Department of Agronomy joins us to discuss what the super El Niño means for anhydrous ammonia and manure timing this fall.

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AgriTalk-September 11, 2026 AM

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:47:27 +0000

For this week's Friday Free-for-all we have panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesmeyer's Perspectives podcast and John Newton, vice president of public policy and economic analysis at American Farm Bureau Federation. Topics include remembering 9-11-2001, interest rates, GOP mid-term convention, US-Canada trade war and a lot more.

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AgriTalk-September 10, 2026 AM

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:45:23 +0000

Michelle Rook is host this morning and her guests include Mike Castle, StoneX senior commodities economist, to preview the next WASDE plus share StoneX estimates, American Soybean Association CEO Steve Censky talks China, trade and trade war with Canada, and The Farm CPA himself, Paul Neiffer, explains 45Z guidance released this past Tuesday.

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AgriTalk-September 9, 2026 AM

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:29:38 +0000

In-coming U.S. Meat Export Federation chair Dave Bruntz joins us from Japan where a USMEF delegation is visiting to fortify this important trade relationship. This week's Farmer Forum features Matt Splitter from Kansas and Brent Judisch from Iowa.

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AgriTalk-September 8, 2026 AM

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:25:32 +0000

Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D talk about harvest. Lane Akre, economist at Pro Farmer, provides a preview of the upcoming World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report coming out at the end of the week. Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast drops in to provide a news update covering the holiday weekend.

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AgriTalk-September 7, 2026 AM

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Happy Labor Day! It is a national holiday and we have a new show featuring Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete, plus an extended weather outlook from Kevin Marcus of Marcus Weather Consulting, and Christina Herrick of The Packer joins us to report on labor issues in the produce world.

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AgriTalk-September 4, 2026 AM

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:19:38 +0000

Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio join Chip Flory for the Friday Free-for-all. Topics include potential for executive order for MCOOL, increased efforts to get exports out of Russia and Ukraine, WASDE next week, high fuel costs, especially diesel, and more. Plus, The Farm CPA Paul Neiffer joins us to share details about a September 15 deadline farmers should know about.

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AgriTalk-September 3, 2026 AM

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:54:45 +0000

Dan Basse of AgResource Company shares his thoughts on crops ahead of next week's WASDE Report, USDA's push to modernize NASS, and biofuels policy. Meaghan Anderson is an extension field agronomist and at the Iowa State University extension & outreach. She joins us to discuss crown rot and other later-season diseases in corn and soybeans.

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AgriTalk-September 2, 2026 AM

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:53:26 +0000

Rich Nelson of Allendale joins us to share results of their annual Nationwide Producer Yield Survey. Dr. Joana Colussi of Purdue takes us through the latest Ag Economy Barometer. And this week's Farmer Forum features Iowa producers Tim Burrack and Kelly Garrett.

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AgriTalk-September 1, 2026 AM

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:26:02 +0000

Don Close, senior animal protein analyst at Terrain Ag, talks about USDA herd rebuilding plan and Phil Flynn, senior account executive at The Price Futures Group, shares his thoughts on where global energy markets are heading plus Robert White, senior vice president, industry relations & market development at the Renewable Fuels Association, joins us to discuss California moving one step forward to E15 sales.

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AgriTalk-August 31, 2026 AM

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:12:49 +0000

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – talks about his Pick of the Week plus reports on other recent sales and previews upcoming auctions. Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper shares his perspective on EPA plans to issue SREs on 2025-blending requirements and on how California is moving to make E15 available soon. Jake Hanley from Teucrium ETFs discusses rising investments in corn and wheat ETFs, but slow growth in soybean investment.

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AgriTalk-August 28, 2026 AM

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:43:44 +0000

Another ag news-rich week is drawing to a close and the Friday Free-for-all featuring Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture talks about the biggest stories, including the White House trying to please both small refineries and the biofuels industry, the war with Iran impacting the U.S. economy, the government's process of opening the border with Mexico, trade issues with Canada and more.

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AgriTalk-August 27, 2026 AM

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:42:44 +0000

Clean Fuels Alliance America vice president of federal affairs Kurt Kovarik joins us to explain the issue concerning the Federal Government considering approving 2025 SREs. We visit with 2026 National ASA Conservation Legacy Award winner Alex Forsbach and ASA treasurer Tanner Johnson to learn about the awards and their upcoming Farmer Forum. And Andy Lyon, director of technical assistance at Trust in Food, shares details from a recent TIF report on how ag companies, conservation organizations, and others can engage producers more effectively.

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AgriTalk-August 26, 2026 AM

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:26:17 +0000

Callie Eideberg of The Vogel Group talks about everything that is going on and not going on in Washington, D.C. and we have a Farmer Forum with Greg Anderson of Nebraska and Chase Dewitz of North Dakota.

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AgriTalk-August 25, 2026 AM

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:20:01 +0000

We get a harvest report and more production advice from Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D. Chris Swift of Swift Trading Company joins us to share perspective on opening the border for cattle with Mexico, the status of packers, and the president's plan to lower beef prices with imports. Professor Alison Robertson of Iowa State University talks about red crown rot and other disease pressures.

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AgriTalk-August 24, 2026 AM

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:40:17 +0000

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joins us to share his thoughts on opening the border with Mexico, the president's idea to lower beef prices, dealing with Iran, and more. Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – talks about his Pick of the Week, reports on other recent auctions, and previews upcoming auctions.

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AgriTalk-August 21, 2026 AM

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:49:04 +0000

Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and RealAg radio moderates this week's Friday Free-for-all with panelists Jim Wiesemeyer or Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Dr. John Newton, vice president of public policy and economic analysis at the American Farm Bureau Federation. Topics include a quick review of Crop Tour with Chip Flory, reaction to the White House announcement allowing more beef imports, USMCA, relationship with China and more.

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AgriTalk-August 20, 2026 AM

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:42:59 +0000

It is Day Four of Pro Farmer Crop Tour and the finish line is in sight. We get reports from the fields from eastern leg director Lane Akre and western leg director Chip Flory, plus Emily Carolan shares perspective from Rochester, Minnesota.

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AgriTalk-August 19, 2026 AM

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:31:14 +0000

Pro Farmer Crop Tour eastern leg director Lane Akre joins us from Illinois along with scout Dustin Klein and Tyne Morgan. Western leg director Chip Flory and guest Greg Lehenbauer talk about what they've been seeing so far on Day Three. And guest host Clinton Griffiths and "numbers lady" Emily Carolan talk about the stories and trends surrounding Pro Farmer Crop Tour so far. Plus we have a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in featuring a conversation with founding USB chair Sandy Ludeman.

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AgriTalk-August 18, 2026 AM

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:32:34 +0000

Day Two of our coverage of Pro Farmer Crop Tour again features eastern leg director Lane Akre and western leg director Chip Flory who check in with guest host Clinton Griffiths and "numbers girl" Emily Carolan on their findings so far today. U.S. Farm Report's Tyne Morgan also joins us and we get a weather report from Brian Bledsoe of Brian Bledsoe Weather.

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AgriTalk-August 17, 2026 AM

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:40:40 +0000

Clinton Griffiths is guest host as we kick off our coverage of Pro Farmer Crop Tour 2026. Lane Akre reports in from the eastern leg and Chip Flory joins us from the western leg, along with Tim Gregerson. Plus, Brian Bledsoe of Brian Bledsoe Weather provides a forecast for the areas where Crop Tour will be traveling through.

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AgriTalk-August 14, 2026 AM

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:30:26 +0000

The Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney or RealAg Radio join Chip Flory to discuss USDA's Crop Production and WASDE reports, the mishandled “modernization” tweet, Black Sea choke point, Tyson closing plant, extension of the Jones Act Waiver, NGFA against UP/Norfolk Southern merger and more

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AgriTalk-August 13, 2026 AM

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:02:01 +0000

Kip Tom, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, and Indiana farmer, joins us to discuss his role of modernizing NASS. Luke Worrell of Worrell Land Services talks about land values and cash rents. And Missy Bauer of B&M Crop Consulting shares a crop report and previews next week's Yield Academy.

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AgriTalk-August 12, 2026 AM

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:35:21 +0000

Jody Lawrence of Wingman to help us preview today's USDA reports. And we have a special Farmer Forum with Andy Bensend of Wisconsin and Ryan Frieders of Illinois who share their stories of conservation farming and discuss American Soybean Association's Conservation Legacy Awards.

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AgriTalk-August 11, 2026 AM

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:51:16 +0000

Dr. Lee Briese of Centrol Crop Consulting talks about crop progress in the midst of various climates. Farm CPA Paul Neiffer explains some recent important updates farmers need to know about.

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AgriTalk-August 10, 2026 AM

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:23:04 +0000

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us to share his Pick of the Week and discuss several other auctions he is watching. We discuss President Trump's waiver of the Jones Act with Ken Eriksen of Polaris Analystics & Consulting. And Troy Deutmeyer of Pioneer reports on the impact from recent storms in the Midwest.

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AgriTalk- August 07, 2026 AM

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:40:31 +0000

Chip Flory led the Free-for-All with Jim Wiesemeyer, Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney, RealAgriculture. Farm Bill... MCOOL... E15... SNAP and more. Jennifer Shike previewed Farm Journal PORK’s “sow blitz.”

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AgriTalk- August 06, 2026 AM

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:30:34 +0000

Host Chip Flory talked SREs, EPA and E15 with Emily Skor, CEO Growth Energy; updated corn, soybean and spring wheat crop estimates with Mindy McMurtry, S&P Global Energy; and RIN market trade and what it tells us about the health of biofuels markets with Jordan Fife, President of Trade, BioUrja.

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AgriTalk- August 05, 2026 AM

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0000

Haley Bickelhaupt with a news update and perspective on grain storage capacity from Margy Eckelkamp from The Scoop. Chip Flory talked with U.S. Farm Report host Tyne Morgan about an upcoming land-rights story and had a Farmer Forum with Chad Ingels from Iowa and Ryan Wagner from South Dakota.

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AgriTalk- August 04, 2026 AM

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:34:37 +0000

Randy Dowdy from Breaking Barriers with R&D podcast reported in from the combine on his Georgia farm where he is headed out to open the first field of the year and David Hula reported on his visit to York, Nebraska. Host Chip Flory talked about the latest Ag Economy Barometer with Dr. Joana Colussi from Purdue University and got details of EPA decision on 6 SRE requests and on the failed union vote at Cargill in Fort Morgan.

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AgriTalk-August 03, 2026 AM

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Bret Walts bamwx.com with weather. Greg Peterson, Machinery Pete, preview of this week's big auctions. Chip Flory and USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden about USDA reorganization, DOJ fertilizer investigation, CCC funding and more. Former FDA deputy commissioner Frank Yiannas on cyclospora outbreak and food safety.

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AgriTalk-July 31, 2026 AM

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:20:33 +0000

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas joins us for a few minutes with a Farm Bill/E15 update. The Friday Free-for-all is in full swing today with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture. Topics include plans to reopen border with Mexico, E15, Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, EPA and SREs and more.

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AgriTalk-July 30, 2026 AM

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:14:37 +0000

Robert White of the Renewable Fuels Association joins us to discuss developments on year-round E15 on the federal level plus California. Dr. Vince Malanga of LaSalle Economics shares perspective on the Federal Reserve decision to leave interest rates unchanged. And Farm Journal's Chris Bennett talks about his reporting on data centers in rural America.

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AgriTalk-July 29, 2026 AM

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:28:54 +0000

We’re going to spend some time talking about what’s happening in the cattle and beef markets today – Justin Tupper from U.S. Cattlemen’s Association will weigh in with his thoughts on USDA’s plan to reopen the border to cattle trade with Mexico. This week’s Farmer Forum features cow-calf operations from northeastern Iowa and northwestern Nebraska...Scott McGregor and Casey Schumacher are back.

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AgriTalk-July 28, 2026 AM

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:11:49 +0000

We check in with Bob Elliott of Unlimited Funds for his perspective on what decisions may come out of the FOMC meeting. Dan Basse of AgResource Company previews Yield Academy. And Michelle Rook interviews Courtney Knupp who will be the new CEO at USB.

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AgriTalk-July 27, 2026 AM

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:08:22 +0000

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – takes us through recent auction and shares his Pick of the Week plus he's joined by Tony Bannon of WAVE AG. The Scoop's Margy Eckelkamp talks with Wes Davis of Meridian Agribusiness Advisors about the trajectory of the current ag economy.

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AgriTalk-July 24, 2026 AM

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:18:33 +0000

This week's Friday Free-for-all with panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture talk about tariffs, Russia and Ukraine, the situation with Iran, trade, Farm Bill and a lot more.

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AgriTalk-July 23, 2026 AM

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:42:08 +0000

Former U.S. Senator Jon Tester of Montana joins us on behalf of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee - Minority to discuss the financial strain U.S. farmers are under due to high costs including fuel and inputs. Ambassador Gregg Doud, former chief agricultural negotiator for the Office of the US Trade Representative, talks about the priorities of the U.S. Milk Producers Federation. And Dr. Michael Cordonnier of Soybean and Corn Advisor shares perspective on 2026 crops and the factors impacting his esitmates.

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AgriTalk-July 22, 2026 AM

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:32:58 +0000

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley joins us to discuss the status of E15 in the Senate, the Farm Bill, and overhauling H-2A. And our Farmer Forum features Ken McCauley of Kansas and Ben Riensche of Iowa. Topics include input costs, crop conditions, and dissatisfaction with USDA-NASS farmer surveys.

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AgriTalk-July 21, 2026 AM

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:18:23 +0000

We chat with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D and hear from NCBA CEO Colin Woodall about the recent Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting and Iowa State extension plant pathologist Alison Robertson shares details of newly discovered Southern Rust in Iowa.

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AgriTalk-July 20, 2026 AM

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:27:15 +0000

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – shares a story about the importance of the personal stories behind some of the used equipment that is sold at auctions, plus he reports on some prices recently fetched, and previews a few upcoming auctions. Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek talks about the recent unanimous approval of WERDA by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Mississippi River projects, and the latest on the Union Pacific acquisition of Norfolk Southern.

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AgriTalk-July 17, 2026 AM

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0000

We get through a lot of topics on this week's Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. The uptick in hostilities between Ukraine and Russia, watching the global wheat market, President Trump's address to the nation, re-negotiating USMCA, tariffs on many Brazilian imports, and a lot more.

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AgriTalk-July 16, 2026 AM

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:47:22 +0000

Paul Neiffer – The Farm CPA – joins us to provide an update on SDRP, ECAP, ARC, PLC and Bill Lapp of Advanced Economic Solutions shares perspective on cooler than expected inflation data for June.

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AgriTalk-July 15, 2026 AM

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:05:47 +0000

Joe Del Bosque of Del Bosque Farms in California joins us to provide some first-hand perspective on the challenges with hiring and maintaining a workforce in California and the United States. And our Farmer Forum this week features Sherman Newlin of Illinois, who talks about crop conditions in the Midwest, and Jack Lavers of California, who talks about the growing menace of wild wolves.

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AgriTalk-July 14, 2026 AM

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:20:33 +0000

House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson talks about the critical importance of overhauling agricultural labor law and how his bi-partisan bill addresses many of those issues in order to secure domestic food production. And Kevin Marcus of Marcus Weather, Inc. shares his outlook through mid-August, warns of risk of crop stress west of the Mississippi River, plus concerns for France and India.

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AgriTalk-July 13, 2025 AM

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:46:01 +0000

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – provides a report on recent and upcoming auctions of used machinery equipment, including his Pick of the Week, and shares a personal story of the loss of a fan. And Professor Alison Robertson of Iowa State University, joins us to share her insights on various potential disease pressures in Iowa.

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AgriTalk-July 10, 2026 AM

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:35 +0000

Friday Free-for-all panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Dr. John Newton, vice president of public policy and economic analysis at American Farm Bureau Federation, discuss trade with China, recent AFBF meetings and reports, Ukraine/Russia conflict, USA/Iran conflict, trade with Spain and more.

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AgriTalk-July 9, 2026 AM

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0000

Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors joins us to discuss grain market conditions, weather, crop outlook, and WASDE. Professor Dr. Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University talks about changes to cattle industry and shares perspective on why fed cattle futures have been under pressure. Krista Swanson, chief economist at National Corn Growers Association, takes us through NCGA's recently-released cost comparison study.

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AgriTalk-July 8, 2026 AM

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:29:12 +0000

The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer was released yesterday and Dr. Joana Colussi, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue joins us to discuss the details of the survey. And this week's Farmer Forum features Luke Lauritsen of Nebraska and Caleb Hamer of Iowa, who share their thoughts on current conditions in the field and in Washington, D.C.

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AgriTalk-July 7, 2026 AM

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:37:06 +0000

David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D joins us to discuss crop conditions and decision-making this time of the year. National Corn Growers Association president Jed Bower talks about NCGA strategy to build demand.

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AgriTalk-July 6, 2026 AM

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:44:38 +0000

Greg Peterson, you know him as Machinery Pete, presents his reports and Pick of the Week, and has a special guest join us – Alex Kerr of Kerr Auction. Bob Hemesath of Farmers for Free Trade weighs in on the current USMCA agreement expiring. And Angie Setzer of Consus Ag Consulting talks about weather and USDA reports and how the markets have been reacting.

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AgriTalk-July 3, 2026 AM

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0000

It's a national holiday in observance of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. This week's Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio talks about the significance of this 4th of July, plus issues including suspending fertilizer countervailing duties and ending USMCA.

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AgriTalk-July 2, 2026 AM

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:10:15 +0000

USDA Deputy Secretary Judge Stephen Vaden joins us to discuss fertilizer countervailing duties, $500 million to expand domestic fertilizer production, and the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (S.P.U.R.) program. Alltech global vice president of ESG Tara McCarthy joins us to discuss their annual Sustainability Report. And Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, shares details from RFA's recent poll of American consumers on energy independence.

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AgriTalk-July 1, 2026 AM

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:40:25 +0000

Scott Davis of Bullpen Trading reviews the USDA reports plus we have a Farmer Forum with Kelly Garrett of Iowa and we welcome Ryan Vos of Minnesota.

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AgriTalk-June 30, 2026 AM

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:30:49 +0000

We check in with Farm Journal agronomist Ken Ferrie of Crop-Tech Consulting about the upcoming Corn College and Yield Academy events, plus crop conditions in his area. Phil Flynn of The Price Futures Group shares perspective on the global energy markets, particularly oil and the situation with Iran.

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AgriTalk-June 29, 2026 AM

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:30:24 +0000

Greg Peterson, a.k.a. Machinery Pete, talks about trends he's seeing in the used equipment market plus shares recent auction highlights, including his Pick of the Week. Mitchell Hora of Continuum.Ag joins us to discuss USDA's carbon intensity calculator for 45Z. And Jennifer Strailey of The Packer discusses USMCA evaluation from the U.S. produce perspective.

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AgriTalk-June 26, 2026 AM

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:27:20 +0000

We have the traditional Friday Free-for-all back...it's live and features Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture. Topics include recapping another busy ag news week starting with Supreme Court's ruling on pesticides, Farm Bill in the Senate, Iran, special dinner celebrating ag at the White House and more.

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AgriTalk-June 25, 2026 AM

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:48:40 +0000

We get an update on global input supply from Corey Rosenbusch, president and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute. Then Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net walks us through their planted acreage estimates report. And worthwhile breaking news regarding the Supreme Court ruling on pesticides.

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AgriTalk-June 24, 2026 AM

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:25:54 +0000

Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen joins us to talk about policy initiatives involving bio fuels and we have a Farmer Forum featuring Mike Appert of North Dakota and Randy Urmacher of Nebraska.

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AgriTalk-June 23, 2026 AM

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:59:31 +0000

Brent Hershey of Hershey Ag and American Meat Producers Association joins us to discuss his support of California's Prop 12 and opposition to the Save Our Bacon Act in Congress. John McClure, head of market advisory at Farmers Business Network, shares details of FBN's latest acreage report. And Drovers editorial director Angie Stump Denton fills us in on another pest affecting livestock: Asian Longhorned Ticks.

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AgriTalk-June 22, 2026 AM

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:12:21 +0000

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – is back this week and he catches us up with various auction prices including his Pick of the Week. And with all the volatile weather happing we decided to have an extended conversation with Bret Walts of BAMWX.com. And Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast reports on what's going on with Iran and also the Farm Bill in the Senate.

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AgriTalk-June 19, 2026 AM

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0000

With government offices and the markets closed in observance of Juneteenth holiday, we have pre-recorded a brand new Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Iowa farmer Tim Burrack. Topics include biofuels, Iran, the new Federal Reserve chairman and a lot more.

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AgriTalk-June 18, 2026 AM

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:26:15 +0000

USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden joins us to discuss New World screwworm response, department reorganization efforts, fertilizer concerns and more. Dan Basse of AgResource Company shares perspective on the deal with Iran and issues in Brazil. Mindy McMurtry of S&P Global Energy takes us through their recent US acreage update.

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AgriTalk-June 17, 2026 AM

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:07:35 +0000

There's a campaign targeting public elected officials who support California's Prop 12 fix in the Farm Bill and it will expand. Rob Brenneman, president of the National Pork Producers Council joins us to explain the situation. And we have a Farmer Forum with Ron Suppes of Kansas and Scott Berger of Iowa. Topics include crop conditions in the midst of a lot of rain, wheat harvest report, thoughts on ag economy and more.

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AgriTalk-June 16, 2026 AM

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:10:22 +0000

Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D join us for a crop progress update and report on climate conditions. Drovers editorial director Angie Stump Denton shares details of her trip to Texas and Ground Zero of New World screwworm reaching the United States. Mariah Saffa of Dairy MAX talks about reaching new generations to consume dairy products.

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AgriTalk-June 15, 2026 AM

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:25:25 +0000

The Department of Energy released an update to the 45Z-CF GREET Model and Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor talks about what it means for biofuels plus keeping an eye on E15 as it gets worked on in the Senate. U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO Dan Halstrom joins us to discuss pork and beef exports through April and share reaction to the New World screwworm situation. American Farm Bureau is celebrating 250 years of farming in America, coinciding with the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary of its founding. We have Donna Worthington-Williams of North Carolina join us to talk about this commemoration and her own family farm's contribution going back to 1837.

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AgriTalk-June 12, 2026 AM

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:53:44 +0000

Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and RealAg Radio moderates this week's Friday Free-for-all with panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast, NCGA president Jed Bower, and John Newton of American Farm Bureau Federation. Topics include Iran war strategy, E15 in the Senate, New World screwworm and a lot more.

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AgriTalk-June 11, 2026 AM

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:59:55 +0000

USDA Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg joins us from Kentucky to discuss record U.S. exports and trade opportunities and New World screwworm response. Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller provides an update on the situation with New World screwworm, including various ideas to eradicate it, and other potential challenges down the road. And Nancy Martinez, director of public policy, trade and biotechnology at NCGA, tells us about the Agricultural Coalition for USMCA.

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AgriTalk-June 10, 2026 AM

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:56:05 +0000

It's Wednesday so that means it's time for the Farmer Forum and this week we have Caleb Ragland of Kentucky and Bob Worth in Minnesota. A main topic of the conversation is the need for good policy, not politics, to help farmers successfully run their businesses outright and not rely on government aid. Then the Packer's editorial director Jennifer Strailey joins us from Washington, D.C. to report on the International Fresh Produce Association's conference.

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AgriTalk-June 9, 2026 AM

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:01:54 +0000

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joins guest host Michelle Rook to talk about the New World screwworm situation plus provide an update to the Senate's work on the new Farm Bill. More New World screwworm coverage on AgriTalk with a conversation with Dr. Russ Daly, extension veterinarian at South Dakota State University. Jeff Jackson is an alfalfa and forage specialist with CROPLAN by Winfield and he shares information on drought issues.

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AgriTalk-June 8, 2026 AM

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:29:19 +0000

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – is our guest host this morning. He is joined by Brent Ulmer of Ulmer Auctions in Ashley, North Dakota minutes before a big 2-day live auction gets underway. Then Kent Hogeboom of Construction Equipment Guide talks about the crossover of farmers wanting/needing a variety of equipment. And of course Machinery Pete gives us his Pick of the Week, which is perhaps the most unusual yet.

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AgriTalk-June 5, 2026 AM

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:01:41 +0000

Friday Free-for-all panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture discuss apparent midterm election trends, New World screwworm, impending final 45Z rules, and the general mood of rural America.

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AgriTalk-June 4, 2026 AM

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:15:36 +0000

Day Two of our coverage of World Pork Expo 2026 is made possible by United Animal Health. We discuss developing news about New World screwworm found in Texas. Guests include Dr. Patrick Webb assistant chief veterinarian at the National Pork Board, National Pork Producers Council vice president Pat Hord, and Illinois Pork Producers Association executive director Jennifer Tirey. Plus we have a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in with past chair Meagan Kaiser discussing United Soybean Board's 35th anniversary.

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AgriTalk-June 3, 2026 AM

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:42:05 +0000

We are in Des Moines, Iowa for World Pork Expo 2026 with coverage sponsored by Alltech. We have a conversation with Chad Groves, CEO for Seaboard Foods and vice president at the National Pork Board. Then we have a special pork producer Farmer Forum featuring Todd Wiley and Trish Cook out of Iowa and Phil Hord from Ohio. Topics include fighting back against Prop 12 and other challenges.

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AgriTalk-June 2, 2026 AM

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:26:27 +0000

We hear from Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D, Dr. Joana Colussi of Purdue University breaks down the latest Ag Economy Barometer, and The Farm CPA, Paul Neiffer, provides details on recent payment limits.

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AgriTalk-June 1, 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:09:05 +0000

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – is on the road today but he was kind enough to send a recorded report on auctions he's watching plus trends in the marketplace. Clean Fuels Alliance America vice president, public affairs Kurt Kovarik recently testified at a public hearing on Treasury’s proposed rule for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. He joins us to share his message and requests submitted to Congress. Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek provides an update on the proposed Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern railroad merger, plus shares perspective on the recent Congressional bill proposing to expand truck weight limits.

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AgriTalk-May 29, 2026 AM

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:54:07 +0000

This week's Friday Free-for-all features Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Farm Journal executive producer Clinton Griffiths, plus special guest Brian Willott, Missouri Corn Growers Association board member. Brian shares his experience of attending a special event in Texas where the FTC announced an investigation into the fertilizer industry.

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AgriTalk-May 28, 2026 AM

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:17:18 +0000

The Farm CPA Paul Neiffer joins us to talk about the base acres allocation going live on Monday, estimates on 2026 PLC payments for the major crops, Section 1033 and the one-year deferral. We discuss some of the rural-based issues and concerns regarding data centers with Dan Diorio of the Data Center Coalition. And Garrett Toay of AgTrader Talk joins us for some market evaluation.

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AgriTalk-May 27, 2026 AM

Wed, 27 May 2026 17:09:03 +0000

Alan Hoskins, president and national sales director at American Farm Mortgage & Financial Services, joins us to discuss current conditions for rural banks. And this week's Farmer Forum features Tim Gregerson of Nebraska and Brad Nelson of Minnesota, who share crop progress reports and thoughts on the direction of the country.

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AgriTalk-May 26, 2026 AM

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Karen Bohnert FJ MILK and Phil Plourd EverAg with perspective on the "State of the Dairy Industry Report." Jim Wiesemeyer with updates and perspectives on Iran status, China trade, Senate's efforts on farm bill and E15. Don Close Terrain Ag on COF, slaughter capacity, change in Mexican market and more.

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AgriTalk-May 25, 2026 AM

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:15:00 +0000

It's Memorial Day which of course means it's Monday which of course means it's time for a conversation with Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – about what's happening in the used machinery market. And as May is Mental Health Awareness Month we continue the conversation with Monica McConkey, Rural Mental Health Specialist at eyesonthehorizon.org. And Bret Walts of BAMWX.com shares and extended weather update.

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AgriTalk-May 22, 2026 AM

Fri, 22 May 2026 17:19:47 +0000

The Friday Free-for-all policy panel discussion features Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Topics include the Farm Bill in the Senate, deal status between U.S. and China, strategy with Iran, beef TRQs, Supreme Court on pesticide labeling and a lot more.

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AgriTalk-May 21, 2026 AM

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:17:07 +0000

Dr. Vince Malanga of LaSalle Economics joins us to share perspective on the Federal Reserve and the change in leadership and where they might go with interest rates, the threat to the global economy – especially concerning the current gap in oil supply, and more. Phil Flynn of The Price Futures Group adds his ideas about energy supply and markets recovering from the conflict with Iran.

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AgriTalk-May 20, 2026 AM

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:04:07 +0000

Dylan Mangel, assistant professor and extension plant pathologist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, joins us to share a soybean cyst nematode management guide with the latest research, soil testing recommendations and practical tools for growers. This week's Farmer Forum features two pork industry contract growers based in Indiana, Tony Howard and Dusting Ripberger.

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AgriTalk-May 19, 2026 AM

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:01 +0000

We catch up with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D plus NCGA chief economist Krista Swanson joins us to share details of a recent analysis of E15 and the benefits for corn and soybean growers. And Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper talks about where E15 stands right now overall in Congress.

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AgriTalk-May 18, 2026 AM

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:36:54 +0000

This week Greg Peterson talks about recent new listings at MachineryPete.com plus reviews sales prices from an estate sale auction in Minnesota. U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO Dan Halstrom joins us to discuss changes to beef trade with China. Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast analyzes the real potential of the recent trade deals with China.

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AgriTalk-May 15, 2026 AM

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:43:01 +0000

Steve Censky of the American Soybean Association joins us to clear the air after a misleading headline concerning support of the House E15 bill. This week's Friday Free-for-all features panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Plus, Tyson Redpath of The Russell Group joins us to discuss the Farmer and Rancher Policy Sentiment Survey conducted by Farm Journal.

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AgriTalk-May 14, 2026 AM

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:54:40 +0000

In a bi-partisan vote yesterday, the House of Representatives passed nation-wide year-round E15. Now it heads to the U.S. Senate. We speak with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04) about getting to this point and where we go from here.

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AgriTalk-May 13, 2026 AM

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:35:29 +0000

Josh Linville of StoneX Group joins us to discuss price outlook for fertilizer and changes in inputs production, Straight of Hormuz impact and more. This week's Farmer Forum features Matt Splitter from Kansas and Quint Pottinger of Kentucky. Topics include crop progress, regional weather, challenges and opportunities, thoughts on policy and more.

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AgriTalk-May 12, 2026 AM

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:49:25 +0000

Scott Davis of Bullpen Trading joins us to help preview and get us ready for the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released today. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and Tara Haskins, Total Farmer Health Director at AgriSafe Network joins us to tell us about the resources available to help folks who are hurting to find helpful counsel.

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AgriTalk-May 11, 2026 AM

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:59:09 +0000

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins is to discuss his Pick of the Week plus other auctions he is watching. It's a big week for the grain markets, especially with regards to the future of E15. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor joins us to discuss what is at stake plus all the benefits and growth of E15. Plus a weather update from Bret Walts of BAMWX.com and extended market technical analysis from Brian Splitt of AgMarket.net.

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AgriTalk-May 8, 2026 AM

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:44:34 +0000

This week's Friday Free-for-all features Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg radio. Topics include E15 in Congress, post-IEEPA tariffs were ruled illegal, AgriStats settlement, upcoming US and China meeting, kltest on the war and the Strait of Hormuz, WASDE next week – the first official look at the 2026-27 marketing year.

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AgriTalk-May 7, 2026 AM

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:49:33 +0000

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas was kind enough to call us while on a delegation to China ahead of President Trump's trip there. Agriculture and trade are most certainly among the topics being discussed there. U.S. Cattlemen's Association president Justin Tupper shares perspective on the investigation into the beef packers at a time when they've been losing money. And Brian Grete of Commstock Investments joins us to discuss the markets and potential impact from a meeting between U.S. and China's leaders.

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AgriTalk-May 6, 2026 AM

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:28:25 +0000

We go through the latest Ag Economy Barometer with Joana Colussi, Research Assistant Professor, Commercial Agricultural and Production Economics at Purdue University. The we have a Farmer Forum with Jay Myers of North Dakota and Bob Hemesath of Iowa.

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AgriTalk-May 5, 2026 AM

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:51:14 +0000

Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D join us to bring us up to date on planting and growing status on their operations and around their regions. We welcome National Oilseed Processors Association president and CEO Devin Mogler to share NOPA's priorities and expansion of the industry. And Todd Horwitz of bubbatrading.com talks ag markets plus equities.

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AgriTalk-May 4, 2026 AM

Mon, 04 May 2026 18:34:10 +0000

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us to share his Pick of the Week plus he introduces his guest Alex Kerr of Kerr Auction. Farm CPA Paul Neiffer shares some info about base acres, 2025 ARC and PLC. And we talk with FBN head of livestock Emily Zollinger.

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AgriTalk-May 1, 2026 AM

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:23:53 +0000

For this week's Friday Free-for-all Dr. John Newton, vice president of public policy and economic analysis at American Farm Bureau Federation, joins Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and host Chip Flory to discuss the House passing a new Farm Bill, and prospects for it in the Senate, what's next in the campaign for year-round E15, the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Trump and China President Xi, North American trade and more.

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AgriTalk-April 30, 2026 AM

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:16:18 +0000

We welcome Ian Jefferies, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads, to AgriTalk to discuss the railroad industry, its relationship with agriculture, and immediate priorities including investments and safety. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation president Brent Johnson joins us to discuss supporting a loan repayment program for future rural veterinarians, the Farm Bill, and other IFBF priorities. And Brandt Heitman of BIS Commodities looks at today's developments in the ag markets.

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AgriTalk-April 29, 2026 AM

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:53:50 +0000

Wes Davis, partner and chief agriculture economist at Meridian Agribusiness Advisors joins us to take us through the latest Ag Economist's Monthly Monitor. Then we have a Farmer Forum with Chad Leman of Illinois and Tim Recker of Iowa. Topics include the fight to keep chemicals in the tool box, E15 in Congress, costs of fertilizer and machinery and a lot more.

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