In today's podcast, Paul has a conversation with Matt Folz, an farm attorney in Peru, Indiana. Matt specializes in farm succession planning and we discuss how the process works and some of the tools involved in that process. We then have a more detailed conversation on using a Charitable Remainder Trust for retiring farmers. 

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In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Katie Lee with the Farm Journal Foundation. We discuss her attendance at COP28 in Dubai and how farmers need to be involved with these types of international events.

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In today's podcast, Paul has a conversation with Christine Hamilton of South Dakota. Christine and her husband have both a farm and ranch operation, plus Christine is an entrepreneur and is involved in other businesses that you will find of interest.

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In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Bruce Vande Steeg. Bruce started his career as a Vet, transitioned to being a dairy farmer, then joined corporate America for a bit. He and two other partners also formed a Dairy ERP software solution. He is currently a consultant helping farmers and others get unstuck and also enjoys flipping homes in his spare time.

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In today's podcast, Paul has a conversation with Mike Downey of Next Generation Ag Associates. Mike and his team help with farm succession planning and have a specialty in helping farmers with no family successors find someone to take over the farm operation. 

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In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with John Nalivck of Sterling Marketing. John provides various economic and marketing information regarding beef and hog trends from the producer to the packer. We review what is happening in both industries currently and what may happen next year. 

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In today's podcast, Paul has a conversation with Marc Arnusch of NE Colorado. Marc and his family farm multiple irrigated crops but has always pivoted toward more value added crops. We also discuss how his aquifer has enabled his family to enjoy more off-farm income plus review his thought process of not doing a solar farm project and pivoting to a conservation easement.

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In today's podcast, Paul has a conversation with Krista Swanson, lead economist with the National Corn Growers Association. Krista grew up on a farm in Illinois and still farms with her husband near the Quad Cities along with four children. We review her background and some of the opportunities and challenges facing corn growers.

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In today's session Paul has a conversation with Alan Richardson. Alan helps coach farmers who may be stuck with making sound business decisions by using a process called EOS. We also discuss how this helps in the succession planning process too. 

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In today's podcast, Paul has a conversation with Steve Bruere of Peoples Company. Paul had a podcast with Steve a couple of years ago and Peoples Company has expanded in scope and regions since then. We have a discussion on farmland value trends and also review the upcoming Land Investment Expo that will be held in Des Moines on January 9, 2024.

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