AgriTalk

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us with his latest report on used machinery equipment sales, including his Pick of the Week, plus he brings in special guests from Joey Martin Auctioneers. Dr. Ernie Goss of Creighton University breaks down the latest Main Street Economy report. And it's spring so it is time to listen to this year's Growing Matters BeSure! message.

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U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley joined host Chip Flory for a conversation about the USMCA, E15 and the potential for another round of farm support payments. The Free-for-All with Jim Wiesemeyer and Shaun Haney talked trade with China, farm support and what to expect from next week's Celebration of Ag.

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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa joins us this afternoon to discuss championing Women in Ag Day, the continuing campaign for year-round E15, efforts to finalize 45Z, eliminating wasteful spending on unnecessary USDA space and more. BioUrja Trading president Jordan Fife shares perspective on the energy markets impacted by global events, including the conflict with Iran, plus the situation with various biofuels policies. Craig Uden of Nebraska Cattlemen shares information on the status of the wildfires and how folks can seek help and provide help. Call 402-745-2333 or email disasterrelief@necattlemen.org or visit nebraskacattlemen.org/disaster-relief-fund.

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David Widmar of Ag Economic Insights joins us to discuss his thoughts on marketplace chaos, delayed meeting between U.S. and China leaders, Federal Reserve and interest rates, E15 and RVOs, and biggest challenge to profitability. This week's Farmer Forum features Gene Millard of Missouri and Tim Gregerson of Nebraska. Topics include remember ag broadcast legend Orion Samuelson, early spring conditions, the cost of inputs, possible additional farmer aid, possibility of year-round E15 and more.

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In this Breaking Barriers with R&D update we hear some planting has begun for Randy Dowdy and David Hula is getting ready to plant as well. Dr. Vince Malanga of LaSalle Economics shares perspective on the Federal Reserve plus the conflict with Iran. And AgriTalk pays tribute to Orion Samuelson with former hosts Mike Adams and Ken Root – and Mike and Ken shared some memories of working with Orion.

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Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us from the road to report on used equipment auctions he has his eye on, including his Pick of the Week, and talk a bit about the recent anniversary of Machinery Pete TV. Richard Gupton of Agricultural Retailers Association shares info on ARA's recent Washington, D.C. fly-in event. And with the extraordinary volatility in the weather we have Bret Walts from BAMWX.com provide a regional outlook over the coming days/weeks.

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Risks navigating the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump's upcoming trip to China, turmoil in the beef industry, and more topics are dicsussed in this week's Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of Real Ag Radio.

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Don Close, senior animal protein analyst at Terrain Ag, joins us to talk about the cattle/beef industry, including the prospect of a strike at the JBS packing plant. North Dakota Farmers Union president Matt Perdue recently testified before the Senate Ag Committee on the importance of expanding domestic consumption of American agricultural products. He talks about the experience and the message he sent. And Curt Blades, senior vice president at AEM, helps us break down the equipment sales data for the U.S. and Canada.

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National Pork Board chief operations officer Alex Wibholm joins us to talk about last week's National Pork Industry Forum, the new "taste what pork can do" campaign, plus priorities for NPB going forward. This week's Farmer Forum features Brad Johnson of Minnesota and Sherman Newlin of Illinois. Topics include weather, reasons for optimism or concern, thoughts on more payments from Congress and more.

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Geoff Cooper, president and CEO at the Renewable Fuels Association, joined us to talk about the value E15 would bring to consumers as gas prices increase. Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast shares perspective on his recent interview with USDA Deputy Secretary Judge Stephen Vaden. And we get to know Haley Bickelhaupt, who will be the new AgDay anchor and also help with AgriTalk news.

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