On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah talk about the growth of the ag tech market and one of this generation’s most popular innovators, Elon Musk.

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• Starlink information
• USDA Broadband connectivity statistics and information
• John Deere and Starlink partnership

Learn what's happening with avian influenza, and how it's impacting producers, from Michigan Farmer Editor Jennifer Kiel.

National Barley Growers Association Vice President Mitch Konen, who farms in Fairfield Montana, gives Curt and Sarah the scoop on agronomics, policy and most importantly —how barley is turned into everyone’s favorite beer.

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• National Barley Growers Association
• No barley, no beer
• Agritechnica farm tour

On this Field View episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah head south to cotton country to visit with Delta Farm Press Senior Editor Brent Murphee.

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• High Cotton Award Winners 
• Brent Murphee 
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On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah wrap up their football themes by sharing about notable current and retired NFL players who came from a farm, or are spending their retirement on the farm.

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• Chad Greenway – Minnesota Pork Ambassador
• Jordy Nelson - Wisconsin Agriculturalist
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In the second episode of season two of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah are ready for kick-off, talking with Delta Farm Press Staff Writer Whitney Haigwood about agriculture’s contributions to the Super Bowl.

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• Whitney’s stories
• Rice milling story
• Husker football foods
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On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah kick-off season two with another hot topic – Will we get a new Farm Bill before the extension expires again? Farm Progress Policy Editor Josh Baethge shares the latest updates on Farm Bill expectations and the incoming cabinet members.

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• What is Weather 20/20?
• Josh Baethge author page
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On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah talk about top news headlines they covered in season 1 of the podcast. An expired farm bill, increased carbon options for farmers, diversifying to bolster farm income, and biosecurity risks zeroing in on livestock in the United States.

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• Trump or Harris: Whose ag policy is best for farmers?
• Beat the ag job hunt
• Find affordable health care coverage
• How does Brazil impact the U.S. ag market?
• Just how much farmland does Bill Gates own?
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On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah visit with Farm Progress’ own Don Tourte, senior vice president of sales and events, about the recent Organic Grower Summit held in Monterey, Calif.

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• Can organics become a $144 billion industry?:
• Growth in the organics market
• Find out more about the Organic Grower’s Summit:
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On this Shop Talk episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah visit with Southwest Farm Press editor Shelley Huguley about her perspectives on climate change as a Texas farmer.

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• Shelley Huguley’s recent stories
• FP Next, powered by John Deere