This week on AgweekTV, we're at the Prairie Grains conference where growers are getting a look into 2024. We'll take a look at changes in the beer markets in 2023 and the twists and turns of 2024. The North Dakota Soybean Council wants to encourage growers to think about running for the board. And it's the most wonderful time of the year for Christmas tree farms.

Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the impact interest rate reductions can have on the market on the Agweek Market Wrap.

AgPod host, Al Winmill, was joined by Peterson Farms Seed President Carl Peterson and General Manager Scott Sanders to discuss the regional, family owned seed company's team, philosophies, growth and next steps.

Topics include:

• The latest corn, soybean & wheat genetics (plus how they test and their relationships with breeding companies across the globe)
• The latest traits that help their customers
• IP Grains and the opportunities there
• A look into the future of agriculture

This week on AgweekTV, a Minnesota community comes together to combat mental health issues in children. We take a deep dive into estate planning on the farm. A North Dakota doctor gives back to a rural community through medicine. And Farmall celebrates 100 years by gifting a new tractor to a three-time cancer survivor.

This week on AgweekTV, a North Dakota sugarbeet cooperative takes the wheel as the first company in the country to use driverless trucks. What will the markets bring in the coming year? We'll have some expert predictions. South Dakota cattle producers gather to talk about improving their industry. An internationally known cattle handling expert and author Temple Grandin makes a visit to Minnesota.

This week on AgweekTV, the U.S. ag secretary announces plans to strengthen trade. A South Dakota farm keeps things popping with their specialty crop. We'll visit with an 11-year-old beekeeper in North Dakota. And a Wisconsin FFA chapter has an unusual fundraiser teaching about where cranberries come from.

This week on AgweekTV, we'll bring you the hot topics from the National Association of Farm Broadcasters gathering. Find out what to expect for turkey prices in the wake of avian influenza. Learn about Good Courage Farm's pies; how a teacher won funding for her class and check out how Gleaner is hitting the big screen.

This week on AgweekTV, we'll tell you about a group working to make sure your well water is safe. We'll tell you about a Minnesota farmer's plan to graze his cattle nearly year-round. We'll learn about a popular composting program that takes care of your pumpkins post Halloween . And it's been 50 years since a farm family was taken hostage by escapees from a nearby prison.

Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management cringe at the fall of the cattle and grain markets this week on the Agweek Market Wrap.