The last quarter of 2020 saw a significant price gain for grains. The situation provides opportunities for producers to make profitable sales and lock in prices for the long term. So exactly when should you be selling and how much? What should your plan be for the 2021 crop that is still a few months from being planted? 

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Perhaps you’ve heard about carbon programs that can pay farmers for certain conservation practices they use on their farms. How can you evaluate the options?  What might be required in order to receive payments? What is the future of these programs and how will they impact farmers in the future?

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Distribution of the vaccine to fight Covid-19 is rolling out around the world. I visited with a veteran of the animal health industry who says we all might be surprised at how this vaccination effort is similar to the process she’s encountered in her year’s of experience bringing animal pharmaceuticals to the market. Plus, she just happened to be a part of the testing phase of the Covid-19 vaccines. We explore an interesting and timely topic as we answer many of the questions all of us have about the process.

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Kit Pharo is a name well-known to many beef producers. His focus has always been driven by profitability and making your cattle fit your environment. He admits that many may look at his ideas with skepticism, but has many years of experience now, helping producers all across the country build herds that are turning profits. I get his thoughts on what we can consider to improve our operations.

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Each year the National Association of Farm Broadcasting holds its annual convention. This year’s event was virtual, however it still featured Trade Talk, a large gathering of ag-related businesses sharing what they have planned for the upcoming year. Here’s a look at what you can expect.

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Thanksgiving may look different for most of us this year, but we all usually take a break to relax for a moment over the holiday. This week we relax from the agricultural issues we normally feature to instead hear the interesting tale of a family who knows all about life on the rails. I think you’ll enjoy this unique perspective on life. 

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Paul Neiffer is a regular guest on our podcast toward the end of each calendar year. We discuss tax issues to close out 2020 and take a look at what may be on the horizon with a new administration in the White House for 2021. 

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How can cover crops increase yields, control weeds and provide added feed for your livestock? Austin Schweizer farms in south central Kansas and his experimentation with regenerative farming methods, such as cover crop mixes, is already paying dividends on his farm. I stopped by to see what is working well for him.

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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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