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Kaleb Jacobs was chosen as a Beck's Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the course, mat, and track. In school, Kaleb participates in cross country, wrestling, track and field, concert band, jazz band, and marching band. He is also involved in the student council and the National Honor Society. He enjoys having the opportunity to connect more with his friends and loves being able to compete with others around the state in what he's passionate about. Kaleb helps his community every Thanksgiving by packing meals for others in need. He also volunteers as a coach and referee for elementary wrestling. Kaleb is involved in Animal Life Sciences and his FFA chapter's welding program. To Kaleb, agriculture is the backbone of the world, supporting every aspect of life. It involves livestock, mechanics, welding, and so much more. While Kaleb is currently undecided as to whether he will attend trade school or a four-year college, he is considering electrical trades.

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Leyton Berger has been named a Beck's Player with Heart due to his dedication to his school, community, and the agriculture industry. To Leyton, agriculture means family and is his foundation. As a seventh-generation farmer, he has learned a lot while being around his family and working with cattle, grain, or hay. Leyton currently plays football, participates in track and Stunt Squad, is a Tiger Ambassador, and is involved in FFA. He loves the lifelong bonds that he's made with players and coaches. Leyton enjoys motivating younger players through his actions both on and off the field. He wants to be remembered as someone who showed up every day, worked hard, and had fun. Leyton is involved in his church and 4-H, along with being a Livestock Ambassador. Leyton would like to attend Purdue University and pursue a degree in ag education to teach ag in his hometown.

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Aubrey Michael was selected as a Beck's Player with Heart because of her involvement and dedication to her school, sports, and community. Aubrey plays volleyball and tennis, participates in FFA, jazz band, and ensemble, and is the drum major for her school's concert and marching bands. She loves the feeling of belonging to something, being able to walk into a room full of people who love the same things she does, and not having to worry about being judged. Aubrey knows she has a supportive team around her and that nothing else matters while doing something she loves. Aubrey serves her community through FFA, where she helps with the mobile food pantry by loading boxes and delivering to cars. She also does landscaping work for businesses and homes around her community. Aubrey also helps at her church, where she serves meals around Thanksgiving, attends services, and helps with Wednesday windup. She is also a lifeguard and teaches both private and public swimming lessons. Aubrey shows her commitment to the agriculture industry through her FFA chapter, in which she has been a member for 4 years. She takes agriculture classes, participates in contests, and attends field trips so she can learn more about the industry. Aubrey loves being part of the ag industry, and it is a big part of her life. She recognizes that it is the reason behind several opportunities and that it has helped her grow to be the best version of herself. She looks forward to continuing to work within agriculture every day. Aubrey plans to attend Kirkwood Community College to study horticultural sciences and hopes to open her ow floral shop or greenhouse in the future.

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Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. In our inagural episode, Brownfield’s Carah Hart takes a look at ag policy issues like farmer aid, trade, ag labor and more with Bart Fischer of Texas A&M University.

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Evan Keppy was chosen as a Beck's Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and mat. In school, Evan plays football, wrestles, is Vice President of his FFA chapter, and is a member of the North Scott Singers program. He loves being part of activities that excel in their respective categories. Whether qualifying for state duals in wrestling or attending the MCDA convention with his choir program, he's excited to participate in these programs and continue to set a good example for younger classes. In his community, Evan is involved with 4-H and his church's youth group. In 4-H, they often do community service, such as picking up trash on local walkways or making flowerpots for a local retirement home. He also goes on a mission trip every summer with his youth group, and this past summer visited Denver, where they gave back to the community around them. Evan views agriculture as raising, growing, or providing something for people to consume or use, and as a constant service to others. Evan recognizes that agriculture requires sacrifice because he sees that farmers are giving their time, energy, and materials for the good of others without expecting anything in return. He appreciates little things, like getting new piglets in the barn or walking around a freshly sprouted field in the spring and waking up knowing that he's going to have a great day at work. Evan plans to attend Iowa State to major in agronomy. He wants to be in his hometown and either open his own agronomy services company or work for a local agronomist or seed dealer.

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Lane Bruhn has been named a Beck's Player with Heart due to his dedication to his school, community, and the agriculture industry. To Lane, agriculture represents a lot, including seeing his hard work ethic pay off when jobs are completed. Lane works 2,500+ acres of crops on his family farm, and raises his own herd of 35 angus cow/calf pairs. He also helps his dad with a 4,800 hog site and helps operate Bruh Bailing and Trucking. Lane currently plays football and basketball, and says he loves the competition and being able to play with his classmates. He also participates in FFA, 4-H, and Skills USA. Lane is involved in his church and assists with local 4-H services. Lane plans to attend Iowa Lakes Community College to study agribusiness technology.

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The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council is a sponsor of the Share the Harvest Program. Brady Lichtenberg, associate director of conservation agronomy at Missouri Soybeans, has more details in the latest Spotlight on Soybeans.

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Ella Bouton was chosen as a Beck's Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. In school, Ella participates in volleyball, basketball, and track, is part of the National Honor Society, student council, and FFA, and is a Knox County Career Center Student Ambassador. She loves being involved in different organizations and meeting new people to become a well-rounded person in the process. Ella is also involved in 4-H, where she raises and calves heifers for her projects. She also has the opportunity to raise hogs, and it is her ninth year farrowing hogs. She has been able to take her hogs and Holsteins to the county fair, and says she has learned a lot from every litter. Ella has also been able to show market goats through her Supervised Agricultural Experience in FFA. To Ella, agriculture is the basis of everyday life and will always hold a special place in her heart. It is a special way of life that few are able to experience. Ella plans to attend Michigan State University to run track and field and study animal sciences to pursue large animal veterinary medicine.

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Katelynne Liedtke was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for her dedication and commitment on and off the field and mat. In school, Katelynne participates in soccer, wrestling, band, choir, Dance Marathon, and is in the National Honor Society. These activities have helped Katelynne grow, and she knows that a large part of sports is about discovering who you are as a person. She has learned that there are many life lessons embedded in practices and games. Her involvement has not only taught her resilience and discipline but also has helped develop her confidence. Katelynne is involved in her church, helps with youth missions, and is a veterinary clinic intern. To Katelynne, agriculture represents the connections to her family, childhood, and the values she has learned. While helping on her grandparents' farm, she has learned the importance of farming and how to appreciate where food comes from. Agriculture is a reminder of her history and makes her feel part of something bigger and meaningful, as it shaped her into who she is today. Katelynne plans to attend the University of Missouri to study animal science and agriculture. She then wants to pursue veterinary school to get her DVM license to work as an equine surgeon while running a farming operation.

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Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Ron Geis, says the 2025 growing season reinforced two key principles for effective weed control: timing is everything, and prevention is often less expensive than a cure. He tells Brownfield early-season rain kept many farmers out of the field, setting the stage for heavy weed pressure. 

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