Around Farm Progress

Jacqui Fatka, Farm Progress policy editor, caught up with Robert Bonnie, under secretary for farm production and conservation during Commodity Classic. They cover a range of issues from the Conservation Reserve Program to climate-smart farming; from the new farm bill to the challenges of input costs. While it's only 15 minutes long, you'll get a lot of insight from their conversation.

Kurt Coffey is the head of Case IH North America and has global experience in the farm equipment business since he joined the company in 2007. He took on his new leadership role in 2021 at a time when the supply crunch and the pandemic started taking its toll on the business.

He shares his insight on a number of issues impacting the farm equipment business.

Biologicals are the next big development area on the agenda of most crop protection companies, but for many the focus is disease or insect control. But one company, Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, has discovered a plant extract that acts as a non-selective herbicide, and pairs well with conventional products.

We talk with company leaders about the new technology, it's development and what it means for farmers.

The issues swirling around agriculture these days challenge even the most patient. Getting perspective on the hot topics of the day can sometimes help farmers make clearer decisions. In this episode of Around Farm Progress, Jacqui Fatka, Farm Progress policy editor, connect with Curt Covington, senior director of institutional credit and commodities at AgAmerica.

Clearflame Engine Technologies has moved its experimental ethanol-burning diesel engine from test lab to 18-wheeler. The move is the next big step in bringing this new-tech tool to market.

Company co-founders discuss the move and future work they'll be doing with others in the industry including John Deere. Listen in to learn more about the future of this innovation that helps users reduce their carbon footprint, and broadens the potential market for ethanol.

In-person farm shows are back and a big one focused on Eastern farming is set to premier later this month. Meanwhile, USDA's Risk Management Agency has announced flexibility for crop insurance that extends some features until June due to the pandemic.

The Around Farm Progress podcast returns bringing new information from Farm Progress for listeners.

This week's episode of Around Farm Progress connects with Jacqueline Holland, senior market analyst, Farm Futures. She offers a look back on what she thought at the beginning couldn't be a year that set as many precedents as 2020. Well, listen in to hear how it really turned out.

We like to share a range of different aspects about farming in Around Farm Progress. This time out we're talking cotton, and more specifically cotton classing. Shelley Huguley, editor, Southwest Farm Press, shares insight on a story she's been following since 2019.

In this episode we talk about a new photo gallery with great gift ideas, but beyond that the conversation turns to the value of the photo gallery for readers - if you've ever wondered why we use slideshows, not's the time to find out. Jennifer Koukol from our digital team offers some inside information.

How can a farmer keep up on what's coming in ag? Farm Progress has a solution and we talk with the editor who helps keep farmers informed on #agtech topics. Tom Bechman, Indiana Prairie Farmer, updates us on some key tech he's been following.