
The High Ground - powered by Premier Companies
The High Ground - powered by Premier Companies will discuss everything from agriculture to energy. Hosted by Jeff Jarret (VP of New Business & Fertilizer) and Sal Sama (VP of Agronomy Sales & Marketing).
Episodes
191 episodes
June WASDE Report, Soy Biomass Diesel, & Farm Smells
What are the market sentiments toward the reports coming out at the end of the month? On today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies, hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett are joined by Aaron Bledsoe who is no stranger to the p...
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Season 1
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Episode 191
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16:42

Farm Bill Update, Budget Reconciliations, & Dumb Injuries
How do you put common sense back into Washington, D.C.? From Washington, D.C., returning and very special guest, Erin Houchin, joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett. Congresswoman Erin Houchin is the U.S. representative for India...
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Season 1
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Episode 190
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19:35

Juntos 4-H, Next Chapter, & Favorite Apps
How can 4-H prepare students for life after school? Returning guest Heather VonDielingen is in the podcast room with Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Her responsibilities...
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Season 1
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Episode 189
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24:57

SwineLink Model, Sow Shares, & Strange Rules
Are you considering getting into agriculture but not sure you want to take all the risk? You’re going to want to tune into this episode! After a six-month hiatus, returning guest, Dan Vague, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama ...
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Season 1
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Episode 188
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25:36

Phosphate Concerns, Planting Windows, & Unreasonable Fears
Sal’s favorite agronomist is back! Glenn Longabaugh is in the podcast room with Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. You know and love Glenn as Premier’s Technical Agronomist...
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Season 1
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Episode 187
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18:59

Countervailing Duties, Fertilizer Market Woes, & Best Concerts
We’re not sure if he’s famous or infamous, but we’re glad he’s here even though he’s bringing a lot of bad news. Josh Linville returns to join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Compa...
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Season 1
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Episode 186
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29:17

Best Fungicide Application Practices, Stink Bugs, & Board Games
Why is the timing of a fungicide application so important? Dr. Megan Taylor is in the podcast room with our hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Dr. Taylor is the Techn...
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Season 1
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Episode 185
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26:46

Indiana Dept. of Agriculture, Trade Wars, & Breakfast Cereals
What’s going on in the ag department of Indiana? Don Lamb joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Don is the Director of the Indiana State Dep...
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Season 1
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Episode 184
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37:38

Drift Reduction Tech, Pre-emergent Application, & Hired Help
Today’s guest is quite literally outstanding in his field! Fan favorite, Glenn Longabaugh, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As the Technical Agronomist for Pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 183
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25:02

Janzen Schroeder Ag Law, Administrative Law, & Strange Sights
This is the most expensive podcast we’ve done! We’ve got some long-time listeners turned first-time podcasters as Brianna J. Schroeder and Todd J. Janzen join hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered ...
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Season 1
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Episode 182
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45:28

Tariff Impacts, Prospective Plantings Report, & Great Purchases
What’s going on in the grain markets? The old favorite, the standby, the grain expert is back! Aaron Bledsoe returns to join hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 181
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22:27

Herbicide Selections, Cover Crop Termination, & Worst Advice
When should growers terminate cover crops? Glenn Longabaugh joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Glenn is the ultra-famous Technical Agronomis...
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Season 1
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Episode 180
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31:42

EPA Tailpipe Standards, CA Clean Air Waivers, & Best Purchase
What is going on with California and their move to all electric vehicles? To discuss this topic and many others, special and returning guest Matt Smorch joins hosts Jeff Jarett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Gr...
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Season 1
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Episode 179
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58:36

Purdue College of Vet Medicine, Rural Vets, & Childhood Beliefs
What should high schoolers who are interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine be doing to prepare for higher education? Returning and special guest Bret Marsh, DVM, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode ...
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Season 1
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Episode 178
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41:50

Winter Calving, Cattle Industry Changes, & Conspiracy Theories
How do you keep cattle comfortable and their water unfrozen during a harsh winter? Returning guest Ryan Batt joins Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies, and he’s no stranger to the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 177
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51:44

Premier Ag Grower Meetings, Planting Prep, & Odd DIY Projects
He’s our only podcast guest who has his own groupies! For this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies, returning guest Glenn Longabaugh joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room. Glenn, a master s...
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Season 1
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Episode 176
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57:10

Rose Acre Farms, Avian Flu, & Dream Hobbies
Why are eggs so expensive? Special guest Tony Wesner joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Tony, a native of Jackson County, is the CEO of Rose Acre Farms which, l...
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Season 1
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Episode 175
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40:43

2,4-D Shortages, Altipro Fungicide & Binge-watching TV
What are chemical prices going to do? We’ve got a new guest joining hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Kyle Schonert is the Field Marketing Direct...
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Season 1
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Episode 174
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33:16

Agriculture Talent Pool, CROPLAN Seed, & Time Machines
“We are a minority, but we feed the majority.” Special guest, Randy Mette, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Randy is the Seed Product Manager for Winfield ...
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Season 1
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Episode 173
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42:50

Thriving or Surviving, Risk Exposure, & Fun Facts
Groupies rejoice! Glenn Longabaugh returns to the podcast room with hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Glenn is the resident agronomist at Premier Companies, and he’s...
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Season 1
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Episode 172
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23:10

Current Markets, Acreage Shifts, & Dream Hunting Trip
The rallies continue, but will they hold? Special returning guest, Aaron Bledsoe, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Aaron’s been on the podcast many times, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 171
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29:09

Career Tech Education, School Partnerships, & Favorite Teachers
We’re about to get schooled! Special guests Keith Nance and Dennis Tankersley join hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Keith is the Superintendent of the West Washingt...
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Season 1
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Episode 170
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53:45

Forage Genetics International, Alfalfa Breeding, & Dogs vs Cats
Why would a grower consider adding alfalfa as a rotation crop? We are joined by two special guests, Glenda Gehl and Emily Meccage, for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Both Glenda and Emily are joinin...
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Season 1
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Episode 169
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28:52

Premier Connect, Propane Market, & Dream Jobs
Would you believe Bill’s dream job is “selling propane and propane accessories?” Returning Sales Professional and special guest, Bill Houze, joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier C...
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Season 1
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Episode 168
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25:35

Stockyard Surprises, Current Cattle Market, & Best Pranks
Ryan may be starting his career as an author penning “A Day in the Life at the Stockyard” after this episode! Returning guest, Ryan Batt, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground pow...
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Season 1
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Episode 167
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48:05
