Interest rate hikes, labor shortages and rising input prices make headlines globally and are on the minds of ag producers. What trends will continue, what’s projected to change and how can we prepare for what’s ahead?

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As the new Congress settles into the legislative year, many farmers and ag groups wonder what is in store for the industry. Will we get a new farm bill this year? What about other issues such as country-of-origin labeling and waters of the US? We take a look at the expected and unexpected.

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Many farms and small businesses have to consider how they will pass that operation from one generation to the next. Part of that process is estate planning, but if that’s all you’ve completed then you could be setting yourself up for failure. We discuss the key conversations family-owned businesses need to be having. 

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Inflation impacts many sectors of the economy both here and around the world. How are rising food prices impacting U.S. meat exports? What are the challenges and opportunities globally? We visit with the farmer who is the current chair of the U.S. Meat Export Federation for a look at what he sees ahead for U.S. livestock producers. 

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Great operators are always looking for ways to make their business better. So what changes should you be considering? A great resource is something called “PFR” or Practical Farm Research. We take a look at what has been learned and the best ways to make a positive impact on our bottom line in 2023

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We hear terms like sustainability and climate change quite a bit these days in the industry of agriculture. But how do you sort through that information to find what you need to know and act upon? We take a look at what’s happening now and what we can expect in the future. How will these topics shape the upcoming farm bill? How will they drive carbon markets or even impact the crops we grow? We take a global topic to the farm level.

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Nome, North Dakota is a town of only about 100 people about an hour from Fargo. A trip to this small farming town will reveal a new enterprise in a very old location. Not only is the business quite a story, but it’s an example of how two entrepreneurs developed a business plan that a local bank would secure. The story is one that could be replicated in other rural areas.

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It’s a Christmas special with two stories I think you’ll find very interesting. First is the story of how a town and a family wound up becoming known as the residence of THE Santa Claus. In fact, if you address a letter to Santa at the North Pole, chance are it’s coming here. And in the second half of the show I’ll take you to the northernmost town in the country – a place that won’t see the sun for about two months each winter. 

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This week we take a look at pasture management and carbon programs. Just how much money are we losing with weeds in a pasture? We’re talking basics that make big differences. AND in the second half of the show we take a look at new carbon program with one year contracts – a feature appealing to many farmers, plus the latest land price forecast.

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Just how fast are electric vehicles replacing gas powered cars? How will that impact the ethanol industry? It’s just one of the economic questions we consider with an organization working on a number of farm economic indicators. We’ll take a look at the hidden impact of rising interest rates as well. 

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