This morning we're talking with farmers. First, Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D join us to discuss preparations for 2026 planting. Then we meet Alex Harrell of SE Georgia, a world record holder for producing soybeans who has had to make tough decisions ahead of 2026.

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Machinery Pete (Greg Peterson) wraps up 2025 with reports on several auctions he watched, including his Pick of the Week, plus he talks about some auctions for 2026. Bob Elliott of Unlimited Funds joins us to share his perspective on financial markets, buying gold, and the effects of the capture of Venezuelan ex-President Maduro.

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We have more conversations recorded at NAFB from late November 2025. Andrew McCrea chats with Tom Verry of Clean Fuels Alliance America. Randy Mette of Croplan Seed, Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, and Jennifer Tyree of the Illinois Pork Producers Association.

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Happy New Year! We present a series of recorded conversations covering the cattle/beef market by Chip Flory and Andrew McCrea of Farming the Countryside at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk event. Andrew speaks with Certified Angus Beef president John Stika, American Angus CEO Casey Jentz, and beef cattle technical consultant Dr. Ron Tessman, DVM of Elanco. Chip talks about technology used in the cattle industry with Charles Hord of Nofence.

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We have a Wednesday Free-for-all this week to close out the year. Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio join us to review 2025, with Jim grading some of the key members of President Trump's cabinet, and look ahead to priorities for 2026.

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Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen joins us to discuss important news from California yesterday on biodiesel, plus outlook for 2026. The Packer's Christina Herrick and Walt Duflock of Western Growers join us to discuss issues affecting produce on the West Coast.

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The used machinery market shows now slow down during this Holiday Season. Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete previews five auctions occurring this week. And Margy Eckelkamp joins us to preview Top Producer Summit 2026. Go to tpsummit.com for more info.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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