North American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and Views

North American Ag has partnered with METOS USA to bring industry leaders together once a month to discuss a topic at the forefront of North American Agriculture. This month, we are focusing on the future of farm shows, what needs to change and what needs to be preserved. Continue reading to learn more about this month's guest speakers. To learn more about METOS USA, visit their website here: http://metosusa.com/.

Jim Mandes
Jim Mandes graduated from Penn State University with a BSBA in Management and Marketing. He has a deep understanding of the sales process and territory management and is currently the Northern Regional Sales Manager at Krone North America.

Andy Dellava
Andy Dellava was born and raised on a poultry and grain farm in New York. He was involved in the launch of the New York Farm Show in 1985, and was President and Chairman of the Board in the late 1980’s and he became CEO & Publisher in 1986. Andy joined Hoard’s Dairyman’s advertising department in 1996 where he is now the Marketing Manager and has since provided dairy market insight and advice to manufacturers on how to best position their products/services to dairy farmers throughout the U.S.

Gary Schulz
Gary Schulz graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education and later graduated from Institute for Organization Management. He is an agribusiness CEO turned business coach with a passion for making a difference in business leaders’ lives. Gary has an extensive background in agriculture after 35 years as an experienced executive in member-driven agricultural business organizations such as the World Ag Expo, Citrus Research Board, Coeur d’Alene Area Chamber of Commerce, and Raisin Administrative Committee.

Jessa Allen
Jessa Allen is Vice President of Membership & Events at USApple. She has diverse experience with professional and trade associations spanning the healthcare, human resource and affordable housing industries. Prior to joining USApple in March 2013, Jessa was director of member relations for the Health Industry Distributors Associations, the national trade association representing medical products distributors. Jessa is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and active member of the American Society for Association Executives (ASAE).

Brent Adams
Brent Adams is an experienced editor and award-winning content creator with a demonstrated history of leadership success working in newspapers, television, radio and public relations. Brent is a strong media and communications professional with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brent is currently the Vice President of Content Development/Programming at Farm Life Agri Media.


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This week Chrissy Wozniak is sitting down with Kordel France, CEO of Seekar Technologies.

Seekar is solving today's problems with tomorrow's technology.  Seekar utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision to provide smarter crop diagnostics and field management.

Seekar packs the agriscience lab into a high-tech mobile solution so that farmers can have on-demand crop health analysis in the palm of their hand.  Whether the need is to diagnose the sensitivity to late blight in potatoes or to help determine a precise watering schedule, Seekar's platform will cut costs of field visits and put you back in control of your crops' health.

Seekar's agriscience software combines aerial drone analysis with machine  learning in order to help consultants determine flaws in watering patterns, severity of wheat leaf rust in a field, and more. Make intelligent decisions faster, cheaper, and more accurately with Seekar.

To learn more about Seekar Technologies, visit their website here: https://seekartech.com/

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This week Chrissy Wozniak sits down to talk with Eddy Badrina, CEO of Eden Green Technology. Eden Green Technology is a vertical farming company that is changing the way we farm our produce, and feed our communities.

Eden Green Technology offers vertical farming technology and turnkey greenhouse systems that can grow 50+ varieties of greens, fruits and vegetables sustainably and efficiently to support economic growth and increase food security.

With Eden Green Technology, offer your customers fresh and local produce daily, regardless of the season, significantly lowering the risk of recalls & food-borne outbreaks. Sustainably grow all year long to meet demand, offer unique products, and protect your brand from risk.

To learn more about Eden GreenTechnology, visit their site here: https://www.edengreen.com/

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Businessman, Agriculturist, Author, Podcaster, Business Consultant, Speaker, Sales Coach, Teleconference Facilitator, and Spokesman - Damian Mason has been speaking and consulting for companies worldwide for over 25 years. This week Damian sits down with Chrissy Wozniak to discuss the big issues in ag, and where he thinks we’re headed.

The cost of inputs, scarcity of supply, high prices at the grocery store, all these issues not only effect the supply chain, but every consumer in North America. Damian discusses his thoughts on how we got here and what should be done now to address these challenges.   

Damian is also the author of ‘Food Fear, How Fear is Ruining Your Dinner and Why You Should Celebrate Eating!’ From the history of food production to today’s food fights to the future of eating, FOOD FEAR is the lively dinner conversation we all need to have. Damian Mason combines his farm background, Agricultural education, and industry expertise with wit and edge. The result: a food book that is factual, informative, and entertaining. Check it out here - https://www.damianmason.com/shop/food-fear

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Tax changes would be potentially catastrophic for farm families, and it’s an issue that affects every American. National Cattlemen's Beef Association Senior Executive Director of Government Affairs Danielle Beck talks to Chrissy Wozniak about the developments. Last week NCBA released a letter to House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committee urging them to consider the implications that changes to federal tax policy will have on family-owned agricultural businesses.

Nearly 330 trade associations representing family-owned food, agriculture and related businesses agree that, when drafting legislation to implement President Biden's "Build Back Better" agenda, it is critical that the “American Families Plan” must also support family farms and ranches. “Congress must consider the complex structure of family-owned agricultural businesses that serve as the backbone of rural economies; therefore, understand how changes to long-standing provisions in the tax code could be detrimental to the financial viability of these businesses as they transfer to the next generation,” said Senior Executive Director of Government Affairs Danielle Beck.

“This is not a partisan issue; in fact, it’s an issue that affects every single American. With more than 370 million acres expected to change hands in the next two decades, preserving long-standing provisions in the federal tax code is a win-win situation for producers and consumers alike. Whether their family has preserved the land for generations, or they are a beginning, veteran or minority farmer getting their start in the industry – without federal tax policy that supports a viable business climate for the next generation of producers, building on the environmental and economic contributions of today’s producers is impossible and risks compromising our nation’s ability to produce a safe, abundant and affordable food supply. The consequences of taxing family farms and ranches out of business completely undermines the 'Build Back Better' agenda.”

To learn more visit the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's website at https://www.ncba.org.

This episode is sponsored by GAPS Ontario, your phosphorus solutions partner. To learn more visit https://gapsontario.ca

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Inside Farm Life is a weekly podcast highlighting agriculture industry newsmakers, hot button industry issues, educational features, market analysis, farm equipment maintenance tips, farm and ranch lifestyle features and the best in country music in our "Back to the Country" segment.

Brent Adams is the Vice President of Content Development & Programming at Farm Life Media, he’s an experienced editor and award-winning content creator for newspapers, television, radio and public relations. Brent sits down to talk with Chrissy Wozniak about what’s new, and what’s in the pipeline for Farm Life Media.

This episode is sponsored by Energrow - "You milk your cows, why not your soybeans?" https://northamericanag.com/exhibitors/energrow 

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AgFuse is a social networking site created exclusively for farmers and the agricultural community. AgFuse provides a valuable platform to create and build industry connections, while offering unique features that allow for users to stay up-to-date on the latest innovations, research, etc. within the ag space. AgFuse founder Pat Rogers joins Chrissy Wozniak to share how AgFuse came to be, how it has evolved since it's introduction, and how it will continue to serve the ag community.

AgFuse is a valuable tool for farmers and producers alike. Never before has there been a platform that enables farmers, experts, suppliers and farm organizations to communicate with one another with such effectiveness and ease. On AgFuse, you can create or join interest groups about a specific topic, make connections, reach your audience and share what you're passionate about through the articles feature. AgFuse also offers an app that is easy to use and makes staying on top of ag updates easier than ever before.

Interested in AgFuse? Learn more: https://agfuse.com/

This podcast episode is sponsored by GAPS Ontario: https://gapsontario.com/.

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Gary Walker, founder of GAPS Ontario, joins Chrissy Wozniak to discuss the benefits of using biochar to remove phosphorus. GAPS Ontario bridges the gap between technology and clean water. GAPS provides a variety of services including water water treatment, phosphorus capture & recovery, and even golf course solutions.

Biochar is a highly adsorbent, specially-produced charcoal with unique properties originally used as a soil amendment. Simply put, biochar is a highly adsorbent, specially-produced charcoal originally used as a soil amendment. Scientists theorize biochar was first used in the Amazon Basin thousands of years ago where extensive regions of dark, highly fertile soil known as terra preta were discovered, revealing high concentrations of biochar and organic matter.

Similar to charcoal, biochar is produced using the ancient practice of heating wood or other plant material (biomass) with little to no oxygen. However, unlike charcoal, which is often used for cooking, biochar is made under specific conditions with the intent to be applied to soil as a means to increase soil fertility and agricultural yields, and sequester carbon to reverse global warming.

Other market uses of biochar are being discovered regularly as universities and large industrial partners conduct extensive research into this versatile material and its cation exchange properties. Biochar is thought to be the key component in a carbon-negative strategy to resolve several critical current ecological challenges.

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While the subject of barn flooring might seem cut-and-dry, the type of flooring you choose for your barn build can actually have a huge impact on your cattle’s health for years to come. Tom Woodall, President of AGRITRAC joins North American Ag’s Chrissy Wozniak to discuss the influence that your barn floor can have on overall dairy cattle herd health.

AGRITRAC’s Traction Milling plays an important role in lameness prevention on dairy farms across North America. It was invented to provide a solution to slippery barn floors that compromise the health and safety of the herd that lives on them. The patented procedure utilizes a unique grooving technique to create the safest concrete floor available. The traction milling process provides increased herd comfort through the anti-slip texture, which has been shown to lead to higher milk production as a result of reduced lameness and overall improved herd health.

Woodall shares the downfalls of the traditional slip-and-catch method of grooving and why that is no longer the most popular flooring option. Cattle health and wellbeing is at the forefront of every dairy farmers operation, and traction milling provides a solution for the common problem of low-traction that alternative flooring is known for.

To learn more about AGRITRAC and choosing the right barn floor for your new (or current!) barn build, head to https://www.agritraction.com/.

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The U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a hearing to examine urgent challenges within the beef supply chain. After hearing testimony from agriculture economists, land-grant university faculty, and cattle industry stakeholders, many members of Congress echoed the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's (NCBA) longstanding call to expand processing capacity. Chrissy Wozniak of North American Ag speaks with Tanner Beymer, Director of Government Affairs & Market Regulatory Policy for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. 
 
During the Hearing members also noted the need for greater transparency in cattle markets to create conditions that support both a reliable, affordable supply of U.S. beef and the continued financial viability of American cattle farmers and ranchers. 
 
"The roadblocks that are depressing profits for our cattle producers and endangering the steady supply of affordable beef have really captured the attention of lawmakers," said NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane. "The continued momentum we are seeing on expanding processing capacity, both on Capitol Hill and at USDA, is a positive sign. We are grateful to Chairman Costa and Ranking Member Johnson for prioritizing this issue. We look forward to continuing to work with members of the House Agriculture Committee to advance solutions like the Butcher Block Act that would alleviate some of the chokepoints that are hurting our producers."  
 
Cattle industry concerns have seen increased attention recently from both sides of the aisle as NCBA has advocated for commonsense solutions that address the most urgent challenges facing producers. In recent months, NCBA has engaged with Congress and the administration to: 

•  Secure the introduction of legislation to help small, independent processors expand capacity and improve marketing options for cattle producers. 
• Reform the "Product of the USA" beef label in a way that benefits both consumers and producers.
• Defend family farms, ranches, and rural communities against devastating proposed tax hikes.  
• Deliver critical progress on much-needed flexibility under hours-of-service regulations for livestock haulers. 
• Ensure that the "America the Beautiful" or 30x30 conservation plan prioritizes the input of agricultural producers and respects private property rights. 

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