Beer choice and consumption trends have a surprising correlation to the economy today. Throw in all the uncertainty with tariffs, trade and the move toward deglobalization, and you have an Unscripted conversation that will take you on a wild journey through the ag economy. Trey Malone, who’s an agri-food economist at Purdue and Boehlje Endowed Chair, joins Clinton and Tyne for the latest episode of Unscripted.

Unscripted is a show where scripts take a back seat. Hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths put down the teleprompters and let the conversations flow naturally. Each week, they bring in Farm Journal hosts and editors and friends to share behind-the-scenes insights on the stories we've covered, giving you a chance to meet the personalities behind the personalities.

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As turbulence increases in the ag economy, Tyne and Clinton turn to commodities market expert Joe Vaclavik for insights behind the headlines in this episode of Unscripted. From trade wars and tariffs to pending direct payments through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) that help provide relief for farm families, Joe offers timely, well-informed advice to ag producers trying to navigate the turmoil.

Unscripted is a show where scripts take a back seat. Hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths put down the teleprompters and let the conversations flow naturally. Each week, they bring in fellow Farm Journal hosts and editors and friends to share behind-the-scenes insights on the stories we've covered, giving you a chance to meet the personalities behind the personalities.

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Veteran international negotiator Gregg Doud joins Tyne and Clinton to discuss the new day dawning in the ag industry. From a new Secretary of Agriculture to the potential for new deals with China and other markets, Doud explains why he’s excited by the possibilities for growth. As president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, he’s especially interested in America’s reawakening on the health benefits of dairy. It’s a fascinating conversation you don’t want to miss.

Unscripted is a show where scripts take a back seat. Hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths put down the teleprompters and let the conversations flow naturally. Each week, they bring in fellow Farm Journal hosts and editors and friends to share behind-the-scenes insights on the stories we've covered, giving you a chance to meet the personalities behind the personalities.

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It’s been a turbulent couple of weeks as the new Trump administration hits the ground running. Ag industry folks are watching closely as high tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China threaten to set off trade wars. On this episode of Unscripted, Tyne and Clinton host long-time ag economist Dan Basse, president of AgResource Company, a domestic and international agricultural research firm in Chicago. Viewers should consider wearing oven mitts to handle Dan’s hot takes on tariffs, trade wars, biofuels, the livestock market and government “demolition.”.

Unscripted is a show where scripts take a back seat. Hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths put down the teleprompters and let the conversations flow naturally. Each week, they bring in fellow Farm Journal hosts and editors and friends to share behind-the-scenes insights on the stories we've covered, giving you a chance to meet the personalities behind the personalities.

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As freshly signed executive orders fly with break-neck speed from the pen of newly seated President Donald Trump, Tyne and Clinton turn to Washington insider Jim Wiesemeyer for insights. The “D.C. O.G.” has been covering ag politics for 50 years and has plenty to say about what the news-packed week could mean to the country. From tariffs to immigration to cabinet approval hearings, Jim covers the gamut, though the discussion also ventures into Florida snow, the “Farm Prom” and grilled cheese sandwiches, with plenty of laughs along the way.

Unscripted is a show where scripts take a back seat. Hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths put down the teleprompters and let the conversations flow naturally. Each week, they bring in fellow Farm Journal hosts and editors and friends to share behind-the-scenes insights on the stories we've covered, giving you a chance to meet the personalities behind the personalities.

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Canada has been making news lately in the U.S., between feisty trade talks and the surprising announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that he will resign. For an ag insider’s take on these events and more, Tyne and Clinton talk with Shaun Haney from RealAgriculture, Canada’s leading national agriculture publication, on this episode of Unscripted. The lively and often hilarious conversation ranges far and wide, even touching on Donald Trump’s suggestion that Canada become America’s 51st state.

 Unscripted is a show where scripts take a back seat. Hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths put down the teleprompters and let the conversations flow naturally. Each week, they bring in fellow Farm Journal hosts and editors and friends to share behind-the-scenes insights on the stories we've covered, giving you a chance to meet the personalities behind the personalities.

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To wrap up the year and look forward to 2025, Greg Henderson (AKA Machinery Pete) joins Tyne and Clinton on this episode of Unscripted. No one knows more about the world of ag equipment than Greg, and he peers into his crystal ball to predict that the new year could be a very good time to buy late model used machinery. While equipment manufacturers and dealers have suffered through a tumultuous year, Greg sees trends pointing to a turnaround that could happen quickly.

Unscripted is a show where scripts take a back seat. Hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths put down the teleprompters and let the conversations flow naturally. Each week, they bring in fellow Farm Journal hosts and editors and friends to share behind-the-scenes insights on the stories we've covered, giving you a chance to meet the personalities behind the personalities.

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For our first ever live Unscripted, Tyne and Clinton are in Las Vegas for the MILK Business Conference, where they welcome guest Annaliese Wegner and her husband, Tom, to the podcast. Better known on social media as Modern Day Farm Chick, Annaliese has built a huge following by connecting agriculture with consumers through her sincere and often very funny reports about life on the family’s Wisconsin dairy farm. The discussion ranges from parenthood to politics, from hiding the holiday elf to celebrating that cottage cheese is “having a moment.”

Unscripted is a show where scripts take a back seat. Hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths put down the teleprompters and let the conversations flow naturally. Each week, they bring in fellow Farm Journal hosts and editors and friends to share behind-the-scenes insights on the stories we've covered, giving you a chance to meet the personalities behind the personalities.

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As the ag industry prepares for a new administration in Washington, hosts Tyne and Clinton have plenty of questions for their guest, Arlan Suderman chief commodities economist for StoneX, a financial services provider for global markets. From tariffs to trade, ag recession to positive indicators, Suderman offers expert insights on what to expect in the coming year — and how quickly to expect it. Spoiler alert: change will be fast and furious. Buckle up and join this fascinating discussion.

 Unscripted is a show where scripts take a back seat. Hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths put down the teleprompters and let the conversations flow naturally. Each week, they bring in fellow Farm Journal hosts and editors and friends to share behind-the-scenes insights on the stories we've covered, giving you a chance to meet the personalities behind the personalities.

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With the election now in the rearview mirror, Washington D.C. ag economist John Newton joins Tyne and Clinton on Unscripted to talk about the road ahead for ag producers. And despite some tough challenges, he’s optimistic about a turnaround for the industry. New policies from the next administration, a new Farm Bill and new trade opportunities can provide welcome relief for producers and their rural communities.

Unscripted is a show where scripts take a back seat. Hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths put down the teleprompters and let the conversations flow naturally. Each week, they bring in fellow Farm Journal hosts and editors and friends to share behind-the-scenes insights on the stories we've covered, giving you a chance to meet the personalities behind the personalities.

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