This week's Friday Free-for-all features panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Pro Farmer, Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio, and Davis Michaelsen. Topics include bank failures, attack on the Kremlin, Iran misbehaving at sea, probability of a Farm Bill extension, Senator Grassley demanding to see a document in the F.B.I.'s possession, and more.

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U.S. Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa joins us to discuss his demand to see a document that reportedly alleges then-Vice President Biden accepted bribes in exchange for his influence on foreign policy during the Obama administration. Mike Steenhoek is executive director at the Soy Transportation Coalition and he provides a thorough rundown on the water level situation of the Mississippi River.

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Dr. Jim Mintert, Professor of Agricultural Economics & Director, Center for Commercial Agriculture at Purdue University, joins us to review results of the latest Ag Economy Barometer. Then we have a Farmer Forum with Ryan Bivens of Kentucky and Kevin Paap of Minnesota.

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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa joins us to discuss Iran's seizure of an oil ship in international waters, the farm bill, year-round E15 and more. Dr. Vince Malanga of LaSalle Economics shares his perspective on the state of the economy, banks, and what may transpire in the FOMC meeting this week. And Iowa farmer Tim Recker previews the Nutrient Reduction Strategy event being held on his farm this Friday.

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This first day of May includes a conversation with Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – and he talks about sprayers. Then we welcome U.S. Representative Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) to talk about legislation she's sponsoring plus the Farm Bill and other priorities. And Caydee Savinelli of Syngenta reminds us to "BeSure!" to keep helpful insects and pollinators in mind before planting and spraying.

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U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04) joins us this morning to discuss the Limit, Save, and Grow Act, year-round E15 availability, and his amendment in the Lower Energy Costs Act, which prevents China from buying American farmland suitable for ethanol and biodiesel production. Then our Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer, Shaun Haney and Davis Michaelsen begins with topics including Iran's seizure of an oil tanked in international waters.

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We meet U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany (WI-07) who talks about efforts to remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list and taking taxpayers out of the equation for green energy incentives on farm land. NCGA president Tom Haag joins us from Washington D.C. as well after testifying before a House ag sub-committee about safety net crop provisions. And Jesse Fulton, director at Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance, talks about what producers need to know ahead of the impending rule to get prescriptions for antibiotics for livestock.

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Farm CPA Paul Neiffer joins us to explain 45Z – the Clean Fuel Production Credit component in the Inflation Reduction Act – and what it could mean for farmers. Then we have a Farmer Forum with Joe Del Bosque and Jack Lavers of California, who talk about various issues and weather-impacted conditions on the West Coast.

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Doug Hensley, president of Hertz Farm Management, joins host Davis Michaelsen for a status-check on land ownership and the market. Farm Journal's Chris Bennett talks about a couple of recent stories he reported on including a fellow who became a "Tractor Lazarus" on fateful evening. And Missouri State Senator Bill Eigel talks about Senate Bill 100, which "creates and modifies provisions relating to gold and silver."

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Davis Michaelsen is host today and he has conversations with Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – about his Pick of the Week and other auctions he's watching. Then Todd Horwitz of bubbatrading.com provides another rundown of the economy, including digital currency and hard commodities like gold and silver. We have a new BeSure! message and a weather update as well.

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