About three years ago we visited with former Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman about a new book he had just written. Many of his thoughts then still ring true today. I thought it would be fun to look back to hear him talk about life, agriculture, politics and more.

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Many of us are after bigger yields, but what will it take for the country to average 100 bushel beans and 300 bushel corn? It’s a discussion that covers many topics and we visit with someone who looks at the challenges and possible solutions. 

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Many of us listening to these broadcasts have a tie to agriculture. Perhaps you have a farm, business and or land that you will pass to a next generation or sell to others interested in the industry. Those generational transitions can be filled with emotion and doubt – wondering if we are doing the right thing to be fair to all and help everyone succeed. This week we discuss some of the common mistakes that are made in that process.

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Last year most economic prognosticators expected a recession on the horizon. What has changed in the past year? Where are interest rates headed? What is the farm economic forecast for the year ahead. We talk to Nate Kauffman at the KC Fed to get his perspective. Plus, we’ll talk about some of the latest initiatives from the United Soybean Board to boost soy uses and prices. 

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Just about all of us need insurance, but not all of us are adequately covered. In sometimes difficult to know if we are over insured, under insured or have missed some critical areas all together. This week we visit with a man with years of experience working with ag operations and he provides a perspective on the changing challenge for land owners and farm operators, including liability protection, insuring fleets of trucks and protecting against large claims. 

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The annual Practical Farm Research data is something many farmers, including myself, use to make agronomic decisions. What are the key takeaways from the annual field trials and what should we consider for the upcoming season and beyond? 

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Many of us listening to this broadcast are either from or live in and around smaller towns. We depend on those places for our schools, groceries, supplies and much more. But what do you do when buildings sit empty – sometimes for long periods of time. This small town had a unique way to start businesses and help their community meet the needs of its citizens. 

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Scott Brown is a respected voice in the ag industry when it comes to evaluating domestic and global agricultural markets. His insights into economic trends are ones that often have him on the road speaking to many farm based groups and ag clients. We talked about where we stand and where we may be headed in 2024.

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The pork industry is weathering a difficult time for many producers right now. Despite those challenges, there are reasons for optimism. We take a look at some of the opportunities in the pork sector and what those trends mean for all of us. What are the domestic and international hurdles to move pork producers’ bottom line back into the black and how do those forces impact the rest of the meat industry?

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Dean Wysocki joins us to discuss the LRC model and what the long range weather forecast for the U.S this year. Which areas can expect drought and what regions will receive the best rainfall? Will it be an early or late planting season? We cover that and much more.

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