Digging In with Missouri Farm Bureau

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. Jennifer Poindexter joins the program to discuss all things Farm Safety. Kicking off September 20th Farm Safety Week is an opportunity to remind everyone to restock their first aid kits, learn about R.O.P.S, and remember to be mindful of farm equipment on the roads during harvest season. In addition to Farm Safety, Jennifer also reminds listeners about important applications and deadlines on the horizon. MOFB Ambassadors (Deadline Sept 30th) & MOFB Summer Interns (Applications accepted through the fall). Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guest: Jennifer Poindexter, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Promotion and Education Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. President Garrett Hawkins kicks off the panel discussion for the Center of Rural Energy Security earlier this month. Speaking on the importance of the center's research and how it effects rural Missouri. Also speaking at the panel is CRES director Michael Sykuta, former director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Kurt Schaefer, as well as researcher and educator Adrienne Ohler. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. We bring you the second installment of a recap to August's Commodity Conference that took place at the Missouri Farm Bureau Home Office. Wesley Tucker, a Field Specialist in Agricultural Business with the University of Missouri Extension, spoke to the crowd. Hear about his analysis of the cattle market and all of the factors that go into the ever-changing landscape. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guest: Wesley Tucker, Field Specialist in Agricultural Business with the University of Missouri Extension Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. We bring you the first part of a recap to August's Commodity Conference that takes place at the Missouri Farm Bureau Home Office. Ben Brown, a Senior Research Associate and Extension Agricultural Economist with Missouri Extension spoke to the crowd. Hear about the weather patterns they've been monitoring and what this means for farmers and ranchers on a global scale. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guest: Ben Brown, Missouri Extension Senior Research Associate / Extension Agricultural Economist Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. We are joined by the newest member of the Farm Bureau Legislative Team, Theo Rieckhoff. Theo has a long history in Agriculture and Farm Bureau before joining the team as the Director of Market Development and Commodities. From showing cattle at the Pettis County Fair to his recent term on the YFNR committee, listen as he shares his experiences and expectations for his new role. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guest: Theo Rieckhoff, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Market Development and Commodities Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. President Garrett Hawkins joins again to host another former MOFB President, Charlie Kruse. Further discussing Farm Bureau's stance on Amendment 1 and Amendment 4 for the upcoming August election. A YES vote on Amendment 1 continues Missouri’s existing one-tenth-of-one percent sales tax that funds state parks and historic sites, as well as critical soil and water conservation programs for another 10 years. The measure does not create a new tax or increase taxes. It renews a voter-approved funding source that has been supported by Missourians since 1984 and generates about $140 million annually for conservation and outdoor recreation. By voting yes, Missourians can help protect farmland and improve water quality, while ensuring future generations can continue to enjoy Missouri’s state parks and historic sites. A YES vote on Amendment 4 protects Missouri’s Constitution and gives rural Missouri a voice. It strengthens the process for amending Missouri’s Constitution by requiring citizen-initiated constitutional amendments to earn a majority of support in each of Missouri’s congressional districts. This ensures constitutional changes have broad, statewide backing and keeps special interests out. It also improves election transparency and makes the full text of initiative petitions available to voters with their ballots. A yes vote sends a clear message that Missouri’s Constitution is not for sale and should serve all Missourians Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Garrett Hawkins, President, Missouri Farm Bureau Guest: Charlie Kruse, Former President, Missouri Farm Bureau Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB, President Garrett Hawkins joins to host former President Blake Hurst to discuss Farm Bureau's stance on Amendment 1 and Amendment 4 for the upcoming August election. A YES vote on Amendment 1 continues Missouri’s existing one-tenth-of-one percent sales tax that funds state parks and historic sites, as well as critical soil and water conservation programs for another 10 years. The measure does not create a new tax or increase taxes. It renews a voter-approved funding source that has been supported by Missourians since 1984 and generates about $140 million annually for conservation and outdoor recreation. By voting yes, Missourians can help protect farmland and improve water quality, while ensuring future generations can continue to enjoy Missouri’s state parks and historic sites. A YES vote on Amendment 4 protects Missouri’s Constitution and gives rural Missouri a voice. It strengthens the process for amending Missouri’s Constitution by requiring citizen-initiated constitutional amendments to earn a majority of support in each of Missouri’s congressional districts. This ensures constitutional changes have broad, statewide backing and keeps special interests out. It also improves election transparency and makes the full text of initiative petitions available to voters with their ballots. A yes vote sends a clear message that Missouri’s Constitution is not for sale and should serve all Missourians Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Garrett Hawkins, President, Missouri Farm Bureau Guest: Blake Hurst, Former President, Missouri Farm Bureau Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB, Jim Plassmeyer joins the program talking all things Amendment 1. As the Director of the Soil and Water Conservation Program Jim has a front row seat to the impact of the Parks, Soils, and Water Tax. The program's main responsibility is to assist the soil and water conservation district in each of Missouri’s 114 counties as they promote voluntary soil and water conservation to their constituents. The districts provide financial incentives, technical assistance, education and best practices to agricultural landowners and operators, working with state and federal conservation partners. Jim has been serving the program for over 25 years. A YES vote on Amendment 1 continues Missouri’s existing one-tenth-of-one percent sales tax that funds state parks and historic sites, as well as critical soil and water conservation programs for another 10 years. The measure does not create a new tax or increase taxes. It renews a voter-approved funding source that has been supported by Missourians since 1984 and generates about $140 million annually for conservation and outdoor recreation. By voting yes, Missourians can help protect farmland and improve water quality, while ensuring future generations can continue to enjoy Missouri’s state parks and historic sites. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guest: Jim Plassmeyer, Soil and Water Conservation Program Director Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB, Matt Moreland joins the show to talk about his farm and all things Agri-tourism conference. The 2026 Missouri Agri-tourism conference will be held July 12-14 in Hermann, Mo. The annual gathering provides a wealth of information for those currently engaged in Agri-tourism or curious about getting started. Matt Moreland, owner of Red Barn Ranch near Harrisonville, Mo says the conference is a priority for his operation year after year. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guest: Matt Moreland, Red Barn Ranch Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

As the deadline to apply for MOFB’s 2026 mini-grants draws near, we visit with Lockwood teacher Megan Allison. After attending the National Ag in the Classroom conference, Allison found a wealth of inspiration for agriculture lessons. She applied for the mini-grant program and received funds to help bring some of those ideas to life. She shares those success stories and some of her goals for the future! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guest: Megan Allison, Lockwood School District Teacher Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist