Eric Snodgrass, Senior Science Fellow at Nutrien Ag Solutions, discussed the unpredictable 2023 weather season, which initially raised drought concerns but was later alleviated by significant rainfa...

Duane Stateler, president of the National Pork Producers Council, discussed the challenges of passing the Farm Bill and the impact of Proposition 12 on the pork industry. He expressed skepticism about the bill's passage by year-end, highlightin...

Nick Colglazier,  executive director of the Colorado Corn Promotion Council, discussed the recent rebranding of the United States Grains Council to the United States Grains and Bio Products Council. ...

Will Fellmeth, Chief Drone Remote Pilot at Nutrien Ag Solutions, discussed the integration of drones in agriculture. Drones enhance efficacy, access hard-to-reach areas, and reduce field invasivenes...

Farm Rescue, a 20-year-old nonprofit organization, assists farm and ranch families in crisis by providing volunteers and equipment. The organization spends several million dollars annually to help families....

Nathan Trout, co-founder of Trout Meats LLC, discussed the establishment of a USDA-inspected custom meat processing plant in Otis, Colorado. The facility will handle beef, goats, sheep, and pork, but not wild game. Trout emphasized the importan...

Reaction to Denver's campaign encouraging its citizens to eat less meat and more plant-based proteins in the name of protecting the climate. 

Kathleen Ruhter, a bison producer in Douglas County, Illinois, discusses her journey into bison ranching, starting in 2012. She currently manages 30 bison at her ranch and has a contract with McHenry County Conservation District for an addition...

Bernt Nelson, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, discussed the U.S. beef industry's challenges, including a 74-year low in cattle numbers due to droughts and high input costs. Cattle prices are high, with all-fresh beef at $...

Derek Heckman, a Colorado corn farmer and Colorado Corn Promotion Council board member, discussed the recent Corn Congress in Washington, D.C., where 126 delegates and numerous association members gathered. Key topics included the election of f...

Nutrien Ag Solutions,  Nutrient Agronomy Trial Lead, Hayley Underwood, discusses the importance of research-backed insights for growers to adopt new farming practices and technologies. She emph...

Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor and Vice President of Brokerage Solutions, Bryan Doherty.

Kole Kelley, an attorney at Fennemore Craig PC in Denver, discussed his background in agriculture and his focus on succession planning. He highlighted the importance of securing pa...

Matt Mulch, President of the Colorado Corn Promotion Council and a member of the Trade, Transportation, and Animal Ag Action Committee with the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), discussed the current state of corn in East Central Colora...

The director of Digital Agronomy at Nutrien Ag Solutions, Patrick Sanders, discussed the integration of digital agronomy to provide high-resolution recommendations for crop management. He emphasized the use of advanced technologies like soil bi...

In this two-part interview, Lorrie Boyer discusses the careers of two Northeast Colorado veterinarians, Dr. Doug Ford and Dr. Clay Carlson, as they work together to serve the area. Dr. Ford, inspired by his mentor Dr. John Palero, overcame chal...

Merc Pittinos is Director of Business Litigation at Fennemore Law in Denver., discussed the importance of succession planning in agriculture, particularly in Colorado. He highlighted common disputes such as non-uniform land titling and...

Illinois Farm Bureau Scholarship winner. 

Today, Marc Arnusch, a Keensburg Colorado Farmer, visits with me about his new venture in growing drought tolerant barley on the plains of Northeast Colorado for New Belgium Brewing Company. He also recently won a prestigious award from Farm Jo...

CCPC President, Matt Mulch talks about his experience at the 2025 Commodity Classic and this being National Ag Week/National Ag Day on March 19.

Logan County Cattlewomen President, Britt Pratt highlights the work they do for the community, the beef industry, and in helping young people with their education through their scholarships. In addition, she talks about their upcoming fundraise...

Learn more about what is in store at the 2005 Commodity Classic and some the workings that the USB has been up to in today's show. 

Get a rundown on what it is like to plan the largest commodity tethering of the year and some of the highlights from this year's Commodity Classic in Denver with CO-Chair, Rober Shaffer in today's sho...

As agriculture technology evolves, one company is leading the way in green elevator accounting integration. Gayle Lewis, president of AgTrax , explains how their Enterprise Resource Plan system works. “We consider ourselves the owne...