
Legacy of Agriculture
Join host Chris Bair as he discusses the changes and the constants of the agriculture industry with weekly guest. Hear stories of the people who put food on the table all over the world, and learn about the amazing legacy that they have shaped.
Episodes
88 episodes
Legacy of Agriculture: Cliff Sanders
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by Cliff Sanders, Auctioneer. They discuss Cliff's days as a livestock auctioneer as well as the state of auctions and the machinery market.
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Legacy of Agriculture: Granite Threshing Bee
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, guest host Josh Erickson is joined by Ag Educator Gary Griesse for an interview about the Granite Threshing Bee. Gary spent his early years on a farm in Northwest Iowa and went on to educate ...
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Legacy of Agriculture: Andy Mrnak
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair is joined by Andy Mrnak for a market report on the state of equipment and land sales.
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Legacy of Agriculture: Detroit Diesel
On this episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair and returning guest Kyle Waller discuss the lasting impact of the Detroit Diesel Engine on agriculture as well as some of the advertising strategies used to market this revoluti...
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Legacy of Agriculture: The Oliver Girl
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by Sherry Schaefer, the Oliver Girl. Sherry's love for Oliver tractors led to the publication of a premier tractor magazine on the subject. Sherry and Chris dis...
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Legacy of Agriculture: Doug Muilenberg
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by Sooland Bobcat Owner Doug Muilenburg. Doug and Chris discuss the history of the Skid Steer as well as the history of the Bobcat dealership that has serviced ...
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Legacy of Agriculture: Cara Zastrow
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair is joined by Josh Erickson and Cara Zastrow, marketing team members for Pifer's Auction and Realty. Cara and Josh discuss how the marketing department connects items and land with ...
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Legacy of Agriculture: Rick Meyer
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by SD native Rick Meyer. Rick's early life on the farm featured many of the hardships common in the life of the Midwest's Ag Producers. The emphasis his parents...
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Legacy of Agriculture: Aaron Buchanan
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by special guest Aaron Buchanan, Sioux Dairy Equipment Representative. Aaron's expertise in the dairy industry as well as his knowledge on the expanding role of...
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Legacy of Agriculture: Machinery Market Report
Chris Bair is joined by returning guest Andy Mrnak of Pifer's Auction and Realty to discuss the state of the machinery market following the Southern Dakota Spring Machinery Auction.
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Legacy of Agriculture: Land Market Report
On this special episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by special guest Steve Link to discuss land values and the current state of the land market.
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Legacy of Agriculture: Scott Bachmeier
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, returning guest Scott Bachmeier discuss cattle markets with Chris Bair. They also discuss ranching and how a North Dakota Ranch operates.
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Legacy of Agriculture: Jack Pifer
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair is joined by special guest Jack Pifer, Co-CEO of Pifer's Auction and Realty and Land Management. Jack grew up around agriculture and auctions. His upbringing brought him into conta...
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Legacy of Agriculture: Kendal Zylstra
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, guest host Josh Erickson is joined by special guest Kendal Zylstra, northwest Iowa farmer and law student. Kendal and Josh discuss the differences and similarities in their upbringing in the ...
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Legacy of Agriculture: Steve Bair
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by special guest Steve Bair to discuss their shared childhood on an Idaho potato farm. Steve and Chris remember their late father's work ethic, the nature of ir...
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Legacy of Agriculture: Jim Sabe
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by special guest Jim Sabe, North Dakota Rancher and Self-Made Man. Jim tells the Sabe family story of settling on a claim, from Ellis Island through the 80-mile...
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Legacy of Agriculture: Neil Broughton
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by special guest Neil Broughton, land manager for Pifer's Auction and Realty. Neil is the latest addition to the Pifer's Southern Dakota Facility. His backgroun...
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Legacy of Agriculture: Where Tradition Meets Technology
On this special episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by auctioneer and returning guest star Jeff Polk. Jeff and Chris discuss the auction industry's concerning trend towards online only auctions, as well as the s...
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Legacy of Agriculture: Troy Johnsrude
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair is joined by Troy Johnsrud, equipment sales rep with Pifer's Auction and Realty. Troy recently joined the Pifer's team, and discusses how his history in both grain production and e...
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Legacy of Agriculture: Farewell, 2024!
On this special episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by returning co-host Matthew Bair and first-time guest Carolina Bair. The Bair family discusses how Christmas is different today than it was in the past, as we...
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Legacy of Agriculture: Merry Christmas!
On this holiday episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by Josh Erickson to discuss the history of Christmas Traditions and the reason for the season. From the entire Legacy of Agriculture team, we want to wish you ...
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LOA: Karen Erickson
On this special episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair speaks with southwest Minnesota farm girl Karen Erickson about the Christmas traditions her family celebrated every year. They glance back at a past filled with love, jo...
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Legacy of Agriculture: Jerry Oster
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by returning guest Jerry Oster, WNAX radio personality. Jerry discusses his long career in radio as well as the unique opportunities his job provided. He also d...
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