AgriTalk

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.

This morning's Free-for-all features Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Topics include potential additional aid, USTR confirmed, China, inflation, E15 in California and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Schulz, Chief Economist, Ever.Ag recaps a wild 2025 cattle market, previews Cattle on Feed Report and provides insight on pork vs. beef demand. Jordan Fife BioUrja Group, joined Chip to detail changes to 45Z via OBBB coming with start of new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special interests related to renewable fuels have been part of the push to investigate China shortfalls on ag purchases. Growth Energy's senior vice president for regulatory affairs Chris Bliley joins us to discuss the issue. Jay Myers of North Dakota and Bob Hemesath of Iowa join us for this week's Farmer Forum. Topics include trade plus Chinese purchases, bridge payments, inputs plans for next year and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Leach of Farm Journal's MILK and dairyherd.com is also a dairy farmer in Wisconsin and she joins us to share information on the recent discovery of cattle in Wisconsin with Avian Influenza. The Farm CPA, Paul Neiffer, talks about details for Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) plus the deadline this Friday for certifying acres.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip is back and Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete is the perfect guest to get him re-acclimated. We hear about his Pick of the Week and he's traveling to some auctions out East this week. Pete Meyer of Muddy Boots Ag joins us to talk about the latest Ag Economist's Monthly Monitor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Davis Michaelsen moderates this week's Friday Free-for-all featuring Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Topics include funding the bridge payments, allocating aid and is it enough, the future of USMCA and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nutrien Agronomy Senior Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass joins us to discuss domestic weather for the rest of the year, including how long the La Niña influence might be expected to last. And April Hemmes of Iowa and Ted Hamer of Iowa are in this week's Farmer Forum. They talk about the pros and cons of federal assistance and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmer National Company president Paul Schadegg talks about land values, challenges from winter weather, the role investor-buyers play in prices, and how bridge payments stand to help the ag economy. Phil Flynn of The Price Futures Group joins us to discuss the energy markets, including producing and trading oil, diesel prices for agriculture, exporting natural gas, and geopolitics that impact it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip is off this week and Davis Michaelsen is covering this week's morning shows. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joins us to discuss possible China purchases, financial aid for farmers, and E15 status. Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete is on the road headed to another auction but he calls in to talk about his Pick of the Week plus other auctions he's watching. And U.S. Farm Report's Tyne Morgan talks about the new studio complex in Kansas City and a few news items.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture join Chip Flory and Davis Michaelsen for the Friday Free-for-all. Topics include renewing USMCA, House Farm Bill status, New World screwworm status, and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we had conversations with Renewable Fuels Association chief economist Scott Richman, National Corn Growers Association president Jed Bower, and former National Association of Wheat Growers president Bill Flory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are in Salt Lake City at the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) Conference & Expo, with coverage sponsored by Atticus. We have conversations with Mike Roudi of Emergent Connext, Richard Gupton and Hunter Carpenter of ARA, and Joe Glauber of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Emeritus Dr. Jim Mintert of Purdue joins us to discuss the latest Ag Economy Barometer, which saw an uptick since last month. We have this week's Farmer Forum day early to make way for ARA Convention coverage tomorrow. Joining is Scott Berger of Iowa and Tim Gregerson of Nebraska. Topics include navigating these challenging times of high prices of purchases and low prices of sales and plans for next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off December 2025 with two popular and extraordinarily-informed guests: Greg Peterson, better-known as Machinery Pete, and Paul Neiffer, himself also known as The Farm CPA. Greg talks about his Pick of the Week and Paul has a calculator for SDRP Stage 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to our post-Thanksgiving Friday Free-for-all. It was recorded pre-Thanksgiving on Wednesday so if there was some major policy news since then we’ll talk about it on Monday. Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio join us to discuss tariffs, the Federal Reserve, E15, Brazil, China, and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.