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AgriTalk

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

Recent Episodes

AgriTalk-May 4, 2026 AM

AgriTalk-May 4, 2026 AM

May 4, 2026 41:54

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

AgriTalk-May 1, 2026 AM

May 1, 2026 41:57

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

AgriTalk-April 30, 2026 AM

April 30, 2026 41:54

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

AgriTalk-April 29, 2026 AM

April 29, 2026 41:56

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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AgriTalk-April 28, 2026-AM

AgriTalk-April 28, 2026-AM

April 28, 2026 41:56

USDA Deputy Secretary Judge Stephen Vaden joins us to share details of the department reorganization announced last week, the construction of a new National Food Safety Center, and the ongoing government-wide effort to ensure fertilizer supplies. Ag policy analyst Callie Eideberg of The Vogel Group has been watching the House Rules Committee debate The Farm Bill. She joins us to share her perspective on the ongoing proceedings. Soybean farmer Garrett Riekhof recently played host to USDA Secretary Rollins and other government officials who toured his operation. He shares his thoughts on the experience.

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AgriTalk-April 27, 2026 AM

AgriTalk-April 27, 2026 AM

April 27, 2026 41:49

Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete takes us through strong sale prices from auctions this past Saturday in NC, KY, WV, MO and OK, including his Pick of the Week. Plus he'll preview an auction coming up tomorrow. Dave Delaney of Ever Ag joins us to discuss what's going on in the feeder market plus other issues in the hog industry. And Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives provides an update on many developing issues including E15 in Congress and more.

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AgriTalk-April 24, 2026 AM

AgriTalk-April 24, 2026 AM

April 24, 2026 41:55

The Friday Free-for-all featuring Jim Wiesemeyer of the video podcast Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio includes discussion on the new plan for passing year-round E15, domestic fertilizer production, USDA restructuring, Iran, winter wheat and more.

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AgriTalk-April 23, 2026 AM

AgriTalk-April 23, 2026 AM

April 23, 2026 41:54

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) joins us to talk about prospects for finally getting the new Farm Bill to the House floor, working to get year-round E15 done, the Greyhound Protection Act, fertilizer and a lot more. Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper joins us to provide a status report on E15 and break down the details of the proposed package.

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AgriTalk-April 22, 2026 AM

AgriTalk-April 22, 2026 AM

April 22, 2026 41:56

Phil Flynn, energy analyst with The Price Futures Group, joins us to share his perspective on the impact of geopolitical uncertainty on the energy markets. And this week's Farmer Forum features Steve Pitstick of Illinois and Dennis Bogaards of Iowa. Topics include local conditions and planting progress, fertilizer prices, challenges of increasing demand and more.

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AgriTalk-April 21, 2026 AM

AgriTalk-April 21, 2026 AM

April 21, 2026 41:56

David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D joins us to discuss trial plantings and weather impacting emergence plus a lot more. Dr. Shawn Arita, associate director at the Agricultural Risk Policy Center at North Dakota State University, joins us for a conversation about their recent study on fertilizer price projections impacted by various scenarios involving the Strait of Hormuz. And Rick Brock of The Brock Report swings by to share perspective on today's evolving markets.

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