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The Department of Energy released an update to the 45Z-CF GREET Model and Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor talks about what it means for biofuels plus keeping an eye on E15 as it gets worked on in the Senate. U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO Dan Halstrom joins us to discuss pork and beef exports through April and share reaction to the New World screwworm situation. American Farm Bureau is celebrating 250 years of farming in America, coinciding with the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary of its founding. We have Donna Worthington-Williams of North Carolina join us to talk...

Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and RealAg Radio moderates this week's Friday Free-for-all with panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast, NCGA president Jed Bower, and John Newton of American Farm Bureau Federation. Topics include Iran war strategy, E15 in the Senate, New World screwworm and a lot more.

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USDA Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg joins us from Kentucky to discuss record U.S. exports and trade opportunities and New World screwworm response. Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller provides an update on the situation with New World screwworm, including various ideas to eradicate it, and other potential challenges down the road. And Nancy Martinez, director of public policy, trade and biotechnology at NCGA, tells us about the Agricultural Coalition for USMCA.

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It's Wednesday so that means it's time for the Farmer Forum and this week we have Caleb Ragland of Kentucky and Bob Worth in Minnesota. A main topic of the conversation is the need for good policy, not politics, to help farmers successfully run their businesses outright and not rely on government aid. Then the Packer's editorial director Jennifer Strailey joins us from Washington, D.C. to report on the International Fresh Produce Association's conference.

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U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joins guest host Michelle Rook to talk about the New World screwworm situation plus provide an update to the Senate's work on the new Farm Bill. More New World screwworm coverage on AgriTalk with a conversation with Dr. Russ Daly, extension veterinarian at South Dakota State University. Jeff Jackson is an alfalfa and forage specialist with CROPLAN by Winfield and he shares information on drought issues.

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Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – is our guest host this morning. He is joined by Brent Ulmer of Ulmer Auctions in Ashley, North Dakota minutes before a big 2-day live auction gets underway. Then Kent Hogeboom of Construction Equipment Guide talks about the crossover of farmers wanting/needing a variety of equipment. And of course Machinery Pete gives us his Pick of the Week, which is perhaps the most unusual yet.

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Friday Free-for-all panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture discuss apparent midterm election trends, New World screwworm, impending final 45Z rules, and the general mood of rural America.

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Day Two of our coverage of World Pork Expo 2026 is made possible by United Animal Health. We discuss developing news about New World screwworm found in Texas. Guests include Dr. Patrick Webb assistant chief veterinarian at the National Pork Board, National Pork Producers Council vice president Pat Hord, and Illinois Pork Producers Association executive director Jennifer Tirey. Plus we have a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in with past chair Meagan Kaiser discussing United Soybean Board's 35th anniversary.

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We are in Des Moines, Iowa for World Pork Expo 2026 with coverage sponsored by Alltech. We have a conversation with Chad Groves, CEO for Seaboard Foods and vice president at the National Pork Board. Then we have a special pork producer Farmer Forum featuring Todd Wiley and Trish Cook out of Iowa and Phil Hord from Ohio. Topics include fighting back against Prop 12 and other challenges.

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We hear from Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D, Dr. Joana Colussi of Purdue University breaks down the latest Ag Economy Barometer, and The Farm CPA, Paul Neiffer, provides details on recent payment limits.

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Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – is on the road today but he was kind enough to send a recorded report on auctions he's watching plus trends in the marketplace. Clean Fuels Alliance America vice president, public affairs Kurt Kovarik recently testified at a public hearing on Treasury’s proposed rule for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. He joins us to share his message and requests submitted to Congress. Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek provides an update on the proposed Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern railroad merger, plus shares perspective on the recent Congressional bill proposing to expand truck weight...

This week's Friday Free-for-all features Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Farm Journal executive producer Clinton Griffiths, plus special guest Brian Willott, Missouri Corn Growers Association board member. Brian shares his experience of attending a special event in Texas where the FTC announced an investigation into the fertilizer industry.

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The Farm CPA Paul Neiffer joins us to talk about the base acres allocation going live on Monday, estimates on 2026 PLC payments for the major crops, Section 1033 and the one-year deferral. We discuss some of the rural-based issues and concerns regarding data centers with Dan Diorio of the Data Center Coalition. And Garrett Toay of AgTrader Talk joins us for some market evaluation.

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Alan Hoskins, president and national sales director at American Farm Mortgage & Financial Services, joins us to discuss current conditions for rural banks. And this week's Farmer Forum features Tim Gregerson of Nebraska and Brad Nelson of Minnesota, who share crop progress reports and thoughts on the direction of the country.

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Karen Bohnert FJ MILK and Phil Plourd EverAg with perspective on the "State of the Dairy Industry Report." Jim Wiesemeyer with updates and perspectives on Iran status, China trade, Senate's efforts on farm bill and E15. Don Close Terrain Ag on COF, slaughter capacity, change in Mexican market and more.

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It's Memorial Day which of course means it's Monday which of course means it's time for a conversation with Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – about what's happening in the used machinery market. And as May is Mental Health Awareness Month we continue the conversation with Monica McConkey, Rural Mental Health Specialist at eyesonthehorizon.org. And Bret Walts of BAMWX.com shares and extended weather update.

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The Friday Free-for-all policy panel discussion features Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Topics include the Farm Bill in the Senate, deal status between U.S. and China, strategy with Iran, beef TRQs, Supreme Court on pesticide labeling and a lot more.

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Dr. Vince Malanga of LaSalle Economics joins us to share perspective on the Federal Reserve and the change in leadership and where they might go with interest rates, the threat to the global economy – especially concerning the current gap in oil supply, and more. Phil Flynn of The Price Futures Group adds his ideas about energy supply and markets recovering from the conflict with Iran.

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Dylan Mangel, assistant professor and extension plant pathologist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, joins us to share a soybean cyst nematode management guide with the latest research, soil testing recommendations and practical tools for growers. This week's Farmer Forum features two pork industry contract growers based in Indiana, Tony Howard and Dusting Ripberger.

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We catch up with Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D plus NCGA chief economist Krista Swanson joins us to share details of a recent analysis of E15 and the benefits for corn and soybean growers. And Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper talks about where E15 stands right now overall in Congress.

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This week Greg Peterson talks about recent new listings at MachineryPete.com plus reviews sales prices from an estate sale auction in Minnesota. U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO Dan Halstrom joins us to discuss changes to beef trade with China. Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast analyzes the real potential of the recent trade deals with China.

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Steve Censky of the American Soybean Association joins us to clear the air after a misleading headline concerning support of the House E15 bill. This week's Friday Free-for-all features panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio. Plus, Tyson Redpath of The Russell Group joins us to discuss the Farmer and Rancher Policy Sentiment Survey conducted by Farm Journal. 

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In a bi-partisan vote yesterday, the House of Representatives passed nation-wide year-round E15. Now it heads to the U.S. Senate. We speak with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04) about getting to this point and where we go from here.

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Josh Linville of StoneX Group joins us to discuss price outlook for fertilizer and changes in inputs production, Straight of Hormuz impact and more. This week's Farmer Forum features Matt Splitter from Kansas and Quint Pottinger of Kentucky. Topics include crop progress, regional weather, challenges and opportunities, thoughts on policy and more.

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Scott Davis of Bullpen Trading joins us to help preview and get us ready for the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released today. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and Tara Haskins, Total Farmer Health Director at AgriSafe Network joins us to tell us about the resources available to help folks who are hurting to find helpful counsel. 

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Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins is to discuss his Pick of the Week plus other auctions he is watching. It's a big week for the grain markets, especially with regards to the future of E15. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor joins us to discuss what is at stake plus all the benefits and growth of E15. Plus a weather update from Bret Walts of BAMWX.com and extended market technical analysis from Brian Splitt of AgMarket.net.

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This week's Friday Free-for-all features Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg radio. Topics include E15 in Congress, post-IEEPA tariffs were ruled illegal, AgriStats settlement, upcoming US and China meeting, kltest on the war and the Strait of Hormuz, WASDE next week – the first official look at the 2026-27 marketing year.

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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas was kind enough to call us while on a delegation to China ahead of President Trump's trip there. Agriculture and trade are most certainly among the topics being discussed there. U.S. Cattlemen's Association president Justin Tupper shares perspective on the investigation into the beef packers at a time when they've been losing money. And Brian Grete of Commstock Investments joins us to discuss the markets and potential impact from a meeting between U.S. and China's leaders.

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We go through the latest Ag Economy Barometer with Joana Colussi, Research Assistant Professor, Commercial Agricultural and Production Economics at Purdue University. The we have a Farmer Forum with Jay Myers of North Dakota and Bob Hemesath of Iowa.

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Randy Dowdy and David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D join us to bring us up to date on planting and growing status on their operations and around their regions. We welcome National Oilseed Processors Association president and CEO Devin Mogler to share NOPA's priorities and expansion of the industry. And Todd Horwitz of bubbatrading.com talks ag markets plus equities.

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Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us to share his Pick of the Week plus he introduces his guest Alex Kerr of Kerr Auction. Farm CPA Paul Neiffer shares some info about base acres, 2025 ARC and PLC. And we talk with FBN head of livestock Emily Zollinger.

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For this week's Friday Free-for-all Dr. John Newton, vice president of public policy and economic analysis at American Farm Bureau Federation, joins Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and host Chip Flory to discuss the House passing a new Farm Bill, and prospects for it in the Senate, what's next in the campaign for year-round E15, the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Trump and China President Xi, North American trade and more.

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We welcome Ian Jefferies, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads, to AgriTalk to discuss the railroad industry, its relationship with agriculture, and immediate priorities including investments and safety. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation president Brent Johnson joins us to discuss supporting a loan repayment program for future rural veterinarians, the Farm Bill, and other IFBF priorities. And Brandt Heitman of BIS Commodities looks at today's developments in the ag markets.

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Wes Davis, partner and chief agriculture economist at Meridian Agribusiness Advisors joins us to take us through the latest Ag Economist's Monthly Monitor. Then we have a Farmer Forum with Chad Leman of Illinois and Tim Recker of Iowa. Topics include the fight to keep chemicals in the tool box, E15 in Congress, costs of fertilizer and machinery and a lot more.

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USDA Deputy Secretary Judge Stephen Vaden joins us to share details of the department reorganization announced last week, the construction of a new National Food Safety Center, and the ongoing government-wide effort to ensure fertilizer supplies. Ag policy analyst Callie Eideberg of The Vogel Group has been watching the House Rules Committee debate The Farm Bill. She joins us to share her perspective on the ongoing proceedings. Soybean farmer Garrett Riekhof recently played host to USDA Secretary Rollins and other government officials who toured his operation. He shares his thoughts on the experience.

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Greg Peterson/Machinery Pete takes us through strong sale prices from auctions this past Saturday in NC, KY, WV, MO and OK, including his Pick of the Week. Plus he'll preview an auction coming up tomorrow. Dave Delaney of Ever Ag joins us to discuss what's going on in the feeder market plus other issues in the hog industry. And Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives provides an update on many developing issues including E15 in Congress and more.

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The Friday Free-for-all featuring Jim Wiesemeyer of the video podcast Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio includes discussion on the new plan for passing year-round E15, domestic fertilizer production, USDA restructuring, Iran, winter wheat and more.

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U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) joins us to talk about prospects for finally getting the new Farm Bill to the House floor, working to get year-round E15 done, the Greyhound Protection Act, fertilizer and a lot more. Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper joins us to provide a status report on E15 and break down the details of the proposed package.

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Phil Flynn, energy analyst with The Price Futures Group, joins us to share his perspective on the impact of geopolitical uncertainty on the energy markets. And this week's Farmer Forum features Steve Pitstick of Illinois and Dennis Bogaards of Iowa. Topics include local conditions and planting progress, fertilizer prices, challenges of increasing demand and more.

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David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D joins us to discuss trial plantings and weather impacting emergence plus a lot more. Dr. Shawn Arita, associate director at the Agricultural Risk Policy Center at North Dakota State University, joins us for a conversation about their recent study on fertilizer price projections impacted by various scenarios involving the Strait of Hormuz. And Rick Brock of The Brock Report swings by to share perspective on today's evolving markets.

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