In this episode of Unscripted, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths are joined by ag journalist Chris Bennett for a compelling conversation that blends headline-making fraud, rich agricultural history, and personal storytelling. We dive into a bizarre farm fraud case involving four sisters, unpack the challenges of prosecuting agricultural crime, and explore how such scandals can distort public perception of the industry. Plus, Chris Bennett shares a hilarious run-in with airport security you won’t want to miss.

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Following up on “Liberation Day,” hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths sit down with Jacob Shapiro, Director of Research at the Bespoke Group, for a deep dive into the global economics shaping agriculture. This episode of Unscripted unpacks the real-world impacts of tariffs—especially how they’re shifting U.S. export dynamics. With countries like China turning to lower-cost producers like Brazil, American farmers are feeling the pressure of rising production costs and shifting trade alliances. It's a candid conversation about the future of global ag trade and what it means for U.S. producers.

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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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