AgriTalk

A daily national conversation about the latest issues impacting agriculture and rural America.

Recent Episodes

AgriTalk-July 21, 2025

AgriTalk-July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025 41:54

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us live this morning to discuss his Pick of the Week along with several other recent and upcoming auctions he's tracking. NCGA president Kenny Hartman, Jr. talks about his trip to D.C. last week for Corn Congress, including conversations with federal government officials on behalf of the corn producing industry. And Mike Steenhoek, executive director for the Soy Transportation Coalition, shares perspective on the early stages of a possible Union Pacific/Norfolk South railroad merger.

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AgriTalk-July 18, 2025

AgriTalk-July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025 41:54

The Friday Free-for-all features regulars Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and they discuss the future of the next Farm Bill and what remains to be added to it after the passage of the Reconciliation Bill, a potential railroad merger, changes to USDA staffing, nomination of trade negotiator, and more.

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AgriTalk-July 17, 2025

AgriTalk-July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025 41:54

We get a land values download from Farmers National Company senior vice president of real estate values Paul Schadegg. Professor Daren Mueller is an extension plant pathologist at Iowa State University and he takes us through some disease issues that have recently been discovered, include Southern Rust in Iowa corn. And former AgriTalk host Mike Adams helps us pay tribute to Mike Perrine, an NAFB Hall of Famer who passed away.

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AgriTalk July 16 2025

AgriTalk July 16 2025

July 16, 2025 41:49

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joins us this morning to discuss policy issues concerning U.S. agriculture plus we have a Farmer Forum with Scott McGregor of Iowa and Dave Warner of Nebraska.

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AgriTalk-July 15, 2025

AgriTalk-July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025 41:55

Dr. Vince Malanga of LaSalle Economics joins us to discuss basic elements of the economy, including Federal Reserve rates, and the impacting factors. And Ken Ferrie of Crop-Tech Consulting provides a progress report from Illinois, including potential disease pressure.

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AgriTalk-July 14, 2025

AgriTalk-July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025 41:54

We have Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – report from the road as he's attending another live auction this morning. And Tanner Beymer, senior director, government affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, joins us to discuss the situation with New World Screwworm and other issues.

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AgriTalk-July 11, 2025

AgriTalk-July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025 41:54

A lot has happened over the past week and the Friday Free-for-all dissects news that concerns U.S. agriculture. Policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney join Chip and Davis to discuss New World Screwworm, no amnesty for migrant farm labor, evasive trade deals and a lot more.

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AgriTalk-July 10, 2025

AgriTalk-July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025 41:53

So many challenges facing producers right now. We have some help starting with The Farm CPA's Paul Neiffer breaking down the recent USDA announcement on Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. Then Ashley Arrington, director of real estate lending at Ag Resource Management, talks about the ag economy and lending trends. And Jennifer Strailey and Christina Herrick of The Packer join us to discuss labor issues and immigration enforcement.

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AgriTalk-July 9, 2025

AgriTalk-July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025 41:54

U.S. Senator John Boozman, chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, joins us to discuss some details of the Reconciliation Bill and what they mean for U.S. farmers and ranchers, plus some priority initiatives for the future. Then we have a Farmer Forum with Garry Niemeyer of Illinois and Mike Appert of North Dakota, who share their thoughts on the bill and other subjects.

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AgriTalk-July 8, 2025

AgriTalk-July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025 41:54

We catch up with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D to hear about the progress of their crops and advice for farmers. Then policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer shares his exhaustive report on what the One Big Beautiful Bill means for U.S. agriculture. And Trust in Food president Amy Skoczlas Cole joins us to discuss her meeting with NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt – what was learned, accomplished, and what's next.

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