For many families, having health insurance is a key factor in determining if a member of the family may take an off-farm job simply for the benefits. Do those benefits outweigh the potential cost of child care? What factors should you consider to matter what your stage of life? We talk about the options to consider during open enrollment.

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Keeping cattle healthy can be a challenge anytime of the year, but especially in the fall. Dr. Dan Thomson, chair of the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University and host of Doc Talk is my guest and we talk about ways to keep the herd healthy.

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Cory Tilstra from Luverne, Minnesota is my guest. We went to the corn fields to take a look at his harvest and see what this crop advisor says are the keys to keep in mind for 2021.

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Scott Beck, President of Beck’s is my guest. He oversees the largest, family-owned seed company in the country. We talk about how he went from being the 12th employee at the business to now overseeing the operation with over 700 employees. How can independent seed companies survive and thrive in the world of large multinational firms?

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Dustin O’Hanlon with O’Hanlon Seed in Lexington, Nebraska is our guest. His company scouts thousands of acres each year plus he has become a “go to” man for information on growing great crops and much more. We get his perspective on what worked well this year and the best practices to incorporate for next season.

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Adrian Zelski with High Grade Hemp Seed and The Center Pivot Group is our guest. He has many years of experience in the hemp industry and we discuss the present state of the crop here in the U.S. and what he sees for the future. What are the challenges and potential opportunities for farmers?

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Pam Johnson is part of the very popular “Free-for-all” every Friday on AgriTalk. Pam’s extensive ag background and many contacts in the industry provide her with a an always interesting perspective on many topics. We explore farm programs, ethanol and the 2020 election outlook and more!

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Transitioning the family farm and business operations from one generation to another can have its challenges. Ron Rabou has personally experienced what can go wrong and right. Not only does he speak on the subject, but his new book “Make Your Own Way” shares his real-life story and the keys to making the best of the transition. 

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Ever year is unique. However, there are best practices that can lead to growing a great soybean crop on a consistent basis. Kyle Allen shares what he’s learned, including the best items to consider to raise yields and get the best ROI for soybeans and more.

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The perception is that small rural towns are shrinking. In many cases that is true.  However, research shows that towns can be very successful whether they are growing or shrinking. Learn what one multi-year study says are the most important things small towns must do in order to survive and thrive.

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