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In this episode of On the Horizon, Levi Hall sits down with Kayla Burkhart, General Manager of Dakota Midland Grain and a leading voice in the grain industry. Kayla shares her journey from a six-month stint in North Dakota to 17 years in the industry, her leadership roles on the North Dakota GrainDealers Association and the executive committee of the National Grain and Feed Association, and her recent advocacy work in Washington, D.C. They discuss keyagricultural policy issues—from the farm bill and trade relations to dam infrastructure and export logistics—and what they mean for local growers. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand how national policyconnects to the boots-on-the-ground work of our ag communities.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
01:38 Kayla Burkhart's Background and Dakota Midland Grain
04:40 Role of the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association
05:37 Insights from the National Grain and Feed Association
10:02 Discussion on the Farm Bill and Legislative Engagement
13:06 Trade Issues and USDA Engagement
16:10 Conclusion and Future Outlook
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In this episode of On the Horizon, Levi Hall sits down with Kayla Burkhart, General Manager of Dakota Midland Grain and a leading voice in the grain industry. Kayla shares her journey from a six-month stint in North Dakota to 17 years in the industry, her leadership roles on the North Dakota GrainDealers Association and the executive committee of the National Grain and Feed Association, and her recent advocacy work in Washington, D.C. They discuss keyagricultural policy issues—from the farm bill and trade relations to dam infrastructure and export logistics—and what they mean for local growers. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand how national policyconnects to the boots-on-the-ground work of our ag communities.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
01:38 Kayla Burkhart's Background and Dakota Midland Grain
04:40 Role of the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association
05:37 Insights from the National Grain and Feed Association
10:02 Discussion on the Farm Bill and Legislative Engagement
13:06 Trade Issues and USDA Engagement
16:10 Conclusion and Future Outlook

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