Learn more about the Colorado Young Farmer and Rancher program, which is for individuals aged 18-35 interested in agriculture. The Colorado Farm Bureau aims to develop future leaders in agric...

Keaton Dugan, a senior manager at Pinion Global,  emphasized the importance of long-term tax planning for farmers, advising them to consider future needs and not just minimize taxes annually. Dug...

Brian Knifong, Nutrien Ag Solutions Head of Marketing for North America. He emphasized the importance of soil sampling post-harvest to inform crop planning for 2026. He also stressed the...

KSIR's Lorrie Boyer talks with Travis Grant, Executive Director of the Colorado Livestock Association (CLA). Grant discussed the controversial impact of former President Trump’s beef pricin...

Colorado Corn Promotion Council Executive Director Nick Colglazier. He discussed the impact of the U.S. government shutdown and a recent trade mission to Mexico led by the Colorado Corn Promotion Council ...

Nutrien Ag Solutions, Director of Product Management for the Nutrien Ag Solutions Hub, discussed the evolution of digital technology in agriculture. The Nutrien Hub, launched in May, consolidates mu...

Dave Newcomb, Agriculture Rescue Program Manager at the Illinois Fire Service Institute, discussed the institute's training programs, which trained over 58,000 students last year. The institute offers over 80 courses, including grain bin rescue...

David Grindle, President and CEO of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, discussed the organization's role in supporting fairs since 1884. He highlighted the economic impact of fairs, n...

Troy Schneider, a past president of the Colorado Corn Promotion Council and current board member of the National Corn Growers Association, discussed recent legislative efforts in Washington, DC. Key point...

Amy France, Chair of the National Sorghum Producers, discussed the recent MaHA report, emphasizing sorghum's unique benefits and the need for better education on its role in healthier diets. She highlighted a potential crisis due to a 23% yield...

Austin Gellings, Senior Director of Agricultural Services at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, discusses the updated report on precision agriculture. The report highlights the significant benefits of precision ag technologies, includi...

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...