On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. President Garrett Hawkins joins again to host another former MOFB President, Charlie Kruse. Further discussing Farm Bureau's stance on Amendment 1 and Amendment 4 for the upcoming August election.

A YES vote on Amendment 1 continues Missouri’s existing one-tenth-of-one percent sales tax that funds state parks and historic sites, as well as critical soil and water conservation programs for another 10 years. The measure does not create a new tax or increase taxes. It renews a voter-approved funding source that has been supported by Missourians since 1984 and generates about $140 million annually for conservation and outdoor recreation. By voting yes, Missourians can help protect farmland and improve water quality, while ensuring future generations can continue to enjoy Missouri’s state parks and historic sites.

A YES vote on Amendment 4 protects Missouri’s Constitution and gives rural Missouri a voice. It strengthens the process for amending Missouri’s Constitution by requiring citizen-initiated constitutional amendments to earn a majority of support in each of Missouri’s congressional districts. This ensures constitutional changes have broad, statewide backing and keeps special interests out. It also improves election transparency and makes the full text of initiative petitions available to voters with their ballots. A yes vote sends a clear message that Missouri’s Constitution is not for sale and should serve all Missourians

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Host: Garrett Hawkins, President, Missouri Farm Bureau

Guest: Charlie Kruse, Former President, Missouri Farm Bureau

Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB, President Garrett Hawkins joins to host former President Blake Hurst to discuss Farm Bureau's stance on Amendment 1 and Amendment 4 for the upcoming August election.

A YES vote on Amendment 1 continues Missouri’s existing one-tenth-of-one percent sales tax that funds state parks and historic sites, as well as critical soil and water conservation programs for another 10 years. The measure does not create a new tax or increase taxes. It renews a voter-approved funding source that has been supported by Missourians since 1984 and generates about $140 million annually for conservation and outdoor recreation. By voting yes, Missourians can help protect farmland and improve water quality, while ensuring future generations can continue to enjoy Missouri’s state parks and historic sites.

A YES vote on Amendment 4 protects Missouri’s Constitution and gives rural Missouri a voice. It strengthens the process for amending Missouri’s Constitution by requiring citizen-initiated constitutional amendments to earn a majority of support in each of Missouri’s congressional districts. This ensures constitutional changes have broad, statewide backing and keeps special interests out. It also improves election transparency and makes the full text of initiative petitions available to voters with their ballots. A yes vote sends a clear message that Missouri’s Constitution is not for sale and should serve all Missourians

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Host: Garrett Hawkins, President, Missouri Farm Bureau

Guest: Blake Hurst, Former President, Missouri Farm Bureau

Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB, Jim Plassmeyer joins the program talking all things Amendment 1. As the Director of the Soil and Water Conservation Program Jim has a front row seat to the impact of the Parks, Soils, and Water Tax. The program's main responsibility is to assist the soil and water conservation district in each of Missouri’s 114 counties as they promote voluntary soil and water conservation to their constituents. The districts provide financial incentives, technical assistance, education and best practices to agricultural landowners and operators, working with state and federal conservation partners. Jim has been serving the program for over 25 years.

A YES vote on Amendment 1 continues Missouri’s existing one-tenth-of-one percent sales tax that funds state parks and historic sites, as well as critical soil and water conservation programs for another 10 years. The measure does not create a new tax or increase taxes. It renews a voter-approved funding source that has been supported by Missourians since 1984 and generates about $140 million annually for conservation and outdoor recreation. By voting yes, Missourians can help protect farmland and improve water quality, while ensuring future generations can continue to enjoy Missouri’s state parks and historic sites.

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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs

Guest: Jim Plassmeyer, Soil and Water Conservation Program Director

Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB, Matt Moreland joins the show to talk about his farm and all things Agri-tourism conference. The 2026 Missouri Agri-tourism conference will be held July 12-14 in Hermann, Mo. The annual gathering provides a wealth of information for those currently engaged in Agri-tourism or curious about getting started. Matt Moreland, owner of Red Barn Ranch near Harrisonville, Mo says the conference is a priority for his operation year after year.

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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs

Guest: Matt Moreland, Red Barn Ranch

Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

As the deadline to apply for MOFB’s 2026 mini-grants draws near, we visit with Lockwood teacher Megan Allison. After attending the National Ag in the Classroom conference, Allison found a wealth of inspiration for agriculture lessons. She applied for the mini-grant program and received funds to help bring some of those ideas to life. She shares those success stories and some of her goals for the future!

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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs

Guest: Megan Allison, Lockwood School District Teacher

Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Today on the Digging in Podcast, Roger McEowen returns! A Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University, as well as being a frequent mainstay on farm radio nationwide. Roger joins the show today to speak about all things Supreme court cases and how these will effect farmers and ranchers across the state

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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs

Guest: Roger McEowen, Washburn University School of Law Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation

Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Today on the Digging in Podcast. We’re joined by The Farm CPA, Paul Neiffer. The April 15th Tax Day has come and gone, but as deadlines and farm tax codes change, it’s a year-round task for farmers and ranchers. Today Neiffer provides and update on the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), an increase in base acres, and changes to payment limits through the Farm Service Agency.

You can follow Paul's blog and stay up to date at FarmCpaReport.com

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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs

Guest: Paul Neiffer, CPA, farmcpareport.com

Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Today on the Digging in Podcast. During the 2026 MOFB D.C. Legislative Fly-in, President Garrett Hawkins hosted a fireside chat with Richard Fordyce, USDA Undersecretary for Farm production and Conservation, and Brooke Appleton, the USDA Deputy Undersecretary for Farm Production and Constervation.

Note: The trio accepted questions from the audience but the audio was poor, so most questions have been edited out, but the conversation continued

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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs

Guest: Richard Fordyce, USDA Undersecretary for Farm production and Conservation

Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

On this week’s Digging In, it’s a highlight from the MOFB Legislative Briefing. President Garrett Hawkins sits down with Kurt Schaefer, Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. In this casual conversation the pair discuss a wide range of issues important to Missouri farmers and ranchers, including the upcoming vote to renew the Parks, Soils & Water sales tax. The one-tenth-of-one-percent tax has helped Missouri preserve more than 192 million tons of soil since its initial inception in 1984, and it continues to provide free access to our state parks and historic sites.

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Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President

Guest: Kurt Schaefer, Director, Mo Department of Natural Resources

Producer: Janet Adkison, MOFB Public Affairs

Today on the Digging in Podcast we’re joined by Jennifer Poindexter, MOFB’s Director of Promotion & Education. Spring is a busy time on the farm, but it also kicks off several P&E activities, starting with the annual Thank a Farmer Week. Jennifer discusses some of the upcoming events, opportunities to participate and reminds us, mini-grant applications for Missouri teachers are available now!

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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs

Guest: Jennifer Poindexter, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Promotion & Education

Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist