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
130 episodes
LOA: Memorial Day
On this week's holiday special of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair discusses the history and practices of memorial day, from its roots in a post-Civil War America to the modern day.
LOA: Future Farmers
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair discusses the future of farming and how the next generation will shape the industry. Later, he is joined by land manager Neil Broughton to talk about this year's planting season.
LOA: Telecommunications in Ag
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by Craig Schneider, founder and chairman of the board for Vikor. Craid and Chris discuss autonomous vehicles and the role of cellular systems in agriculture.
LOA: World War II Agriculture
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair is joined by Josh Erickson to discuss wartime agreiculture in the United States. They talk about the role of women, children, and the government in harvest seasons during one of th...
LOA: Sandhills Publishing
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair visits Sandhills Publishing to discuss their work with Machinery Trader, Tractor House, and the other brands that help deliver essential information to buyers. Mitch Hilman and Mar...
LOA: The Magnum Tractor and JD 4850 Special
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by Kyle Waller to discuss some of their favorite tractors. Chris discusses his love for the John Deere 4850 and Kyle brings his love of the Case IH Magnum Tract...
LOA: Managing a 2-Day Auction
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, yard manager Lucas Subart joins Chris Bair to discuss the upcoming two-day auction. They talk about the amount of labor that goes into a sale as well as some of the highlights to be sold on M...
LOA: Dealerships and a New Sales Rep
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair is joined by Rob Moodie to discuss his family's history as John Deere Dealers in Montana. Rob grew up working with his father back when combines were delivered to Montana by rail c...
LOA: 2-Day Auction!
On this special Legacy of Agriculture Presentation, Chris Bair goes over some of the many lots to be sold on the Pifer's Southern Dakota Spring Auction.
LOA: Diesel Mechanics and Independent Operators
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Lee Richarz joins Chris Bair to discuss the importance of support industries to agriculture. Richarz Repair, an independent diesel mechanics shop, has been essential in keeping farms across t...
LOA: Radio Personailities
On this week's special episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by Danielle Drotzmann and Judy Stratman of WNAX radio to discuss their shared work history and the generational changes in Ag Radio Production.
LOA: Iconic Tractors
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair is joined by returning guest Jeff Polk to discuss their favorite classic tractors, including the iconic John Deere 4020.
LOA: Colleting Ag Data
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair welcomes Mark Winter to discuss how Sandhills Global collects data from multiple sources to create a complete tool for farmers and operators to gauge machinery values.
LOA: Collector Tractor Special
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair and Kyle Waller discuss the developments in John Deere, International Harvester, and Oliver Tractors in the 1970s and 80s. Featured are the 4020 series tractors, the 50 Series Inte...
LOA: Selling Farm Machinery in the Digital Age
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair and Andy Mrnak discuss how the digital world has reshaped selling machinery, as well as the things that remain consistent in the auction industry throughout the ages. They finish w...
LOA: WNAX Radio and Ag Producers
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair joins Jacklyn Mueller at the Vermillion Ag Trade Show to discuss how radio impacts agriculture. Jacklyn offers insights into the benefits of radio advertising as we...
LOA: California Ag and Midwest Land Management
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair interviews Neil Broughton on the upcoming year in land management. Later, Conner Adams from California discusses the differences between the West Coast agriculture he grew up with ...
LOA: HAPPY NEW YEAR!
On this week's combined LOA and ALA, Chris Bair and Andy Mrnak look at the ag markets in a special 2025 recap.
LOA: Christmas with Karen
On this week's Christmas Special, returning guests Karen Erickson, Brett Erickson, and Josh Erickson discuss Christmas on the farm with your host Chris Bair.
LOA: Homegrown Herbalist
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Dr. Patrick Jones returns as a guest to discuss his work both as a veterinarian and a specialist in the world of herbal medicine. He and Chris discuss success stories using herbs and how they...
LOA and ALA: Combined Episode!
On this week's special combined episode of the Legacy of Agriculture and America's Land Auctioneers, Chris Bair and Steve link sit down to discuss land values in the market today as we near the end of 2025. From all of us here at the Legacy of ...
LOA: Thanksgiving Special
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by returning guest Josh Erickson to discuss the history of Thanksgiving in the United States and its ties to the field of agriculture.
LOA: Upcoming Auctions
On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair, Kyle Waller, and Neil Broughton discuss upcoming equipment and land rent auctions.