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
236 episodes
Agribusiness Council of IN, Ag Lobbying, & Feel Good Songs
How does the ACI educate the legislators who are making decisions that impact the agriculture industry? Melissa Rekewag joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Melissa is the Pr...
IN Rural Health Association, Handling Stress, & How to Recharge
Have you ever heard anyone say something like, “He’s a typical farmer. He’s built tough and will just power through.” Well, maybe it’s time for this image to go. Special guest Kathy Walker joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episo...
AgrIInstitute, Agriculture in Africa, & Career Influences
How is the Indiana Agricultural Leadership Program (ALP) working to provide individuals in agriculture and related industries with the leadership skill needed to help them succeed? Luke Schnitker joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for today’...
IN Department of Transportation, Roundabouts, & Unusual Sights
How does INDOT know when it’s time to replace a bridge or culvert? Special guests Sidney Nierman and Bob Tally join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Sidney is the Indiana Departme...
Current Beef Market, Certified Angus Beef, & Market Surprises
Are you interested in getting into the cattle market? Ryan Batt joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As you may remember, Ryan is the Facility Manager for Un...
Early Planted Soybeans, Nitrogen Prices, & Spring Planting
With nitrogen prices skyrocketing, how can growers manage nitrogen more effectively? Glenn Longabaugh is back in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Glenn is a farmer and the Technical Agronomist a...
Propane Service Logistics, Keep Full Program, & Snow Removal
How does the team at Premier Energy make sure their customers have propane during record cold temperatures? Special and returning guests Bailey Beckmann and Julie Otte join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for today’s episode...
Agronomy Operation, Training Young Employees, & Procrastination
How do you decide how to adopt new technology and bigger machines? Eric Hoene joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Eric has been working for Premier for o...
CEO Transition, Leadership Advice, & Best Farm Tasks
Very special and returning guests Harold Cooper and Ben Hoene join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Having served Premier for decades and as its current CEO, Harold is looking ...
Countervailing Duties, Fertilizer Markets, & Snow Stories
What’s happening in the fertilizer markets? Returning and special guest, Scott Sharp joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As you may remember, Scott is the Senior Vice President...
Agronomy Marketing, Advertising Strategy, & Overthinking
How does the marketing department support agronomy? First-time guest, Lisa King, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Lisa is in week three of her trainin...
Anhydrous Ammonia Training, Farming Hazards, & Home Projects
Sal and Jeff better straighten up and not do anything dangerous today! Jerry Boger joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As you may remember from previous ...
Farming Safety, The Maverick Minute, & Grain Bin Hazards
“I think this is one that everybody needs to listen to…” Special guests, Tony Wesner and Stephanie Flinn join hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As you may remember from...
Certified Crop Advisor, Environmental Stewardship, & Ag Changes
How can a Certified Crop Advisor help a grower? Special guest Bobby Busick joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Bobby is an award-winning Certified Crop Advisor a...
Premier Energy, Propane Outages, & Gifts and Resolutions
“They wrecked their car in their yard on top of our tank?” Bailey Beickman and Julie Otte join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Bailey is the Propane Manager, and Julie is t...
Farmer Bridge Payment, Grain Handling Hazards, & Vacations
“I’m either going to sound like an idiot or I’m gonna sound like a genius. I want to remind everybody, I am an idiot.” Aaron Bledsoe is back to join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for today’s episode of The High...
Genetic Yield Gain, Marker-Assisted Breeding, & Best Dogs
What are the biggest shifts in genetic gain and traits over the last few decades? Glenn’s Groupies can rejoice! Glenn Longabaugh is back with Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered ...
Purdue Extension Educators, 4-H Projects, & Underrated Skills
Think 4-H is just showing cattle? Think again! Special guests Danielle Walker and Taylor Chastain join hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Taylor and Dan...
Premier Energy, Diesel Prices, & Gift Pranks
Where might diesel prices be headed? Special guests, Chad Stuckwisch and Todd Masten join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Todd serves as the Bu...
Indiana Department of Ag, Indiana USDA Hub, & Ag Advancements
How do we build up agriculture economic development? Returning guest, 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. As you may remember, Do...
Propane Safety, Keep Full Program, & Power Tools
We’re all about propane today! Special guest Brennan Gilbert and most edited guest, Bill Houze join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Bill has be...
Women in Agriculture, Leadership Gaps, & Ag Myths
How do we navigate the leadership gap that exists with recent graduates in agriculture who don’t have the farm background? Special and returning guest Sarah Beth Aubrey joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The H...
Phytotoxins, Ascend Products, & Hunting Mishaps
What exactly are phytotoxins? Glenn Longabaugh joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama back in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As everyone’s favorite (and only) technical agronomist at P...
November WASDE Report, Domestic Bean Usage, & Hunting Stories
What happened to October’s WASDE report? Returning and very special guest Aaron Bledsoe joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. He’s the Grain Merchandiser and a reside...
CountryMark Pipeline, ISO Technology, & Upcoming Projects
When you think of the midwest, you may not think of “black gold,” but maybe you won’t discount it after this episode. Special and returning guest Matt Smorch joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for today’s episode of The High Ground powere...