AgriTalk

This week's Friday Free-for-all featuring Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio includes discussion on farmer aid, New World screw worm, stirring the RVO pot, USDA report reaction, Canada/China relationship, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Corn Growers Association chief economist Krista Swanson joins us to share reaction to Monday’s USDA reports and comment on the record production pace of ethanol. Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag returns to continue the conversation on the latest for 45Z rule making.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Wilson, assistant professor of Ag Weather and Climate Field Specialist at Ohio State University, joins us to discuss the ENSO climate update predicting an La Niña to El Niño change this spring. Our Farmer Forum features Randy Urmacher of Nebraska and Ryan Bivens of Kentucky. They share their concerns about the recent USDA report and financial aid vs. fixing the problems that necessitate aid plus seasonal task and opportunities they detect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa on a variety of topics, including E15, the next Farm Bill, Venezuela, farm financial support and more. Bill Lapp of Advanced Economic Solutions joins us to breakdown yesterday's USDA report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another packed and informative show. We begin with Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – who reports on several auctions, including for combines and his Pick of the Week. Renewable Fuels Association CEO and president Geoff Cooper provides an update on the campaign for year-round E15. And Phil Flynn joins us to share perspective on how the Venezuelan situation affects U.S. energy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only nine days into 2026 and our first Friday Free-for-all of the year has more than enough topics to discuss. RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney and The Vogel Group's Callie Eideberg join Chip Flory and Davis Michaelsen to talk about Venezuela, Greenland, Iran, decreasing GOP majority in the House, nutritional guidelines, USDA reports coming on Monday and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Trump Administration announced a reset of the dietary guidelines yesterday, we have reaction from two groups representing opposite ends of this particular food chain. First, we hear from Sam Kieffer, CEO of the National Association of Wheat Growers, followed by Rob Brenneman, president-elect of the National Pork Producers Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Emeritus Dr. Jim Mintert of Purdue University joins us to review the results of the most recent Ag Economy Barometer. Our Farmer Forum features Mitchell Hora of Iowa and Michelle Jones of Montana. The conversation includes early reaction to the MAHA inverted pyramid laying out nutritional guidelines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we're talking with farmers. First, Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D join us to discuss preparations for 2026 planting. Then we meet Alex Harrell of SE Georgia, a world record holder for producing soybeans who has had to make tough decisions ahead of 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Machinery Pete (Greg Peterson) wraps up 2025 with reports on several auctions he watched, including his Pick of the Week, plus he talks about some auctions for 2026. Bob Elliott of Unlimited Funds joins us to share his perspective on financial markets, buying gold, and the effects of the capture of Venezuelan ex-President Maduro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have more conversations recorded at NAFB from late November 2025. Andrew McCrea chats with Tom Verry of Clean Fuels Alliance America. Randy Mette of Croplan Seed, Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, and Jennifer Tyree of the Illinois Pork Producers Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! We present a series of recorded conversations covering the cattle/beef market by Chip Flory and Andrew McCrea of Farming the Countryside at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk event. Andrew speaks with Certified Angus Beef president John Stika, American Angus CEO Casey Jentz, and beef cattle technical consultant Dr. Ron Tessman, DVM of Elanco. Chip talks about technology used in the cattle industry with Charles Hord of Nofence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a Wednesday Free-for-all this week to close out the year. Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio join us to review 2025, with Jim grading some of the key members of President Trump's cabinet, and look ahead to priorities for 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen joins us to discuss important news from California yesterday on biodiesel, plus outlook for 2026. The Packer's Christina Herrick and Walt Duflock of Western Growers join us to discuss issues affecting produce on the West Coast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The used machinery market shows now slow down during this Holiday Season. Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete previews five auctions occurring this week. And Margy Eckelkamp joins us to preview Top Producer Summit 2026. Go to tpsummit.com for more info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our coverage of NAFB Trade Talk continues this morning after Christmas featuring conversations with Lance Meyer and David Gereau of Case-IH, Natalie Breakfield of NewLeaf Symbiotics, and Mike Howell of Nutrien.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merry Christmas! Last month Chip Flory recorded many interviews with various people associated with ag companies and advocates. This morning we present those conversations with Jared Benson and Val Dolcini of Syngenta, Philip Good of the United Soybean Board, and Tony Wisker of Great Plains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Grant Garnder, an ag economist at the University of Kentucky, joins us to discuss the results of the latest Ag Economist's Monthly Monitor. Our last Farmer Forum for 2025 features Tim Recker of Iowa and Mike Appert of North Dakota. Topics include reaction to the bridge payments plan, what kind of support are farmers really looking for from the White House, looking back on 2025, and looking ahead to 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D join us to discuss crop strategy and budgeting for 2026. Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives joins us to look back on 2025 plus share thoughts on what he expects in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get a Machinery Pete update from Greg Peterson, including his Pick of the Week, plus other impressive auction prices and thoughts on the machinery market – both new and used. American Farm Bureau Federation will hold their annual convention January 9-14 in Anaheim, California. FB vice president of public policy and economic analysis John Newton joins us to preview the convention and share thoughts on the announced bridge payments, EPA dergulation, new Farm Bill, and E15.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.