In this powerful Farm4Profit episode of the Rush Hour Ag Podcast, we pull up a chair in the shop (virtually) with Adam Chappell as he lays bare the pressures crushing farmers in the South — from skyrocketing input costs to debt, mental health challenges, and the battle for regenerative solutions.

Tune in as Adam shares not just the struggle, but hope, resilience, and the roadmap he’s forging back to profitability and purpose.

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Elliott and Louie sit down with Jeff Risley of Renewable Energy Farmers of America right from the Farm Progress Show! 🌽🚜

Tune in as they dig into how farmers are shaping the future of renewable energy and what it means for rural communities.

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Emily Schmitt returns to Rush Hour Ag for Part 2! Louie and Elliott sit down with her at Farm Progress Show to unpack the latest DOGE meeting—covering teacher pay, workforce changes, streamlined government services, and what efficiency really means for rural Iowa. Don’t miss this timely conversation on policy, progress, and the future of our communities.

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On Part 2 of Rush Hour Ag, the conversation with Lance Lillibridge didn’t stop at ethanol. The guys dug deeper into how NASA is working alongside farmers through programs like the Farm Innovation Ambassador Team (FIAT), and how growers are embracing satellite technology to shape the future of agriculture.

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Last week at the Farm Progress Show, Elliott and Louis sat down with Lance Lillibridge, past Iowa Corn Growers Association President, to talk all things ag innovation and carbon capture sequestration. 🌽🌱

From what’s happening across the showgrounds to the future of conservation and sustainability, this episode is packed with insight you won’t want to miss.

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Louis is out, but we’ve got a heavy hitter stepping in — Tanner from Farm4Profit joins Elliott to host this episode of Rush Hour Ag! They sit down with Craig Rupp, the mind behind Sabanto, to talk about the autonomous farming movement. From driverless tractors to the future of ag labor, this conversation is all about what’s next for agriculture.

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What happens when a grain elevator fails, and how are farmers protected? 🌽

Representative Norlin Mommsen joins Rush Hour Ag to give an important update on the Grain Indemnity Fund, why it matters, and how it impacts producers across Iowa. Stay informed on the policies that safeguard your farm and livelihood.

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Louis and Elliott are BACK in the studio — and this time, they’re diving headfirst into the wild world of agricultural conspiracy theories.

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This week on Rush Hour Ag, we sit down with Erin Foster, Director of the Linn County Mental Health Access Center. Erin shares how access centers are transforming the way people get help, providing timely, compassionate support without the ER wait or long drives.

She dives into how this model supports rural and underserved communities, and why making mental health care approachable and accessible is more important than ever in agriculture.

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This week on Rush Hour Ag, Louis and Elliott sit down with Joe Mitchell, a former Iowa State Representative, founder of Run Gen Z, and now the Great Plains Regional Administrator for HUD. Joe opens up about launching his political career in his early 20s, why Gen Z voices matter in government, and what it's like to serve in a major federal leadership role before 30. If you’re interested in politics, public service, or the power of starting young, don’t miss this episode!

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