Today Tanner and Delaney pick up on news you may have missed over the weekend. They are joined by Jeff French of AgHedgers to talk through movement in the markets due to the start of crop tours. Find Jeff @aghedger on Twitter or at AgHedgers.com.
In an effort to be fully transparent on this podcast, I'm going to share with you all a little about my personal struggle with anxious attachment. It is something that I have struggled with my entire life, but didn't really understand until the last 2 weeks. In today's episode, I'm going to talk a bit about that and how a weekend trip to the lake with Keri helped me to exercise a bit of newfound autonomy. To schedule a call with me go to https://agstateofmind.com/contact-2/
With harvest approaching quickly, we are bringing on some farmers to share their predictions for yields and the struggles they have faced this season. Today we talk with Michael Bergen of Aurora, Nebraska about the weather issues and insects that have taken a toll on his crops. You can follow along with his journey on twitter @Michael_Bergen and instagram @Ultrafarmer.
Today CEO of United States Farmers and Ranchers in Action, Erin Fitzgerald, joins us for a big conversation. She shares what the non-profit is doing to support farmers and ranchers in their pursuit of sustainable practices, and her thoughts on why having these producers involved in climate discussions is essential to the success of our food system.
Today we are joined by Nicole Erceg of Certified Angus Beef to talk through some of the exciting happenings at the company. She shares about the CAB approach to changing consumer preferences and the newly announced partnership with Ducks Unlimited! You can find more information about this great brand at https://www.certifiedangusbeef... and https://cabcattle.com.
Chad Tentinger of Cattlemen's Heritage joins us to discuss the concept of secured shackle space in his packing plant. He shares how this idea will change the landscape of Iowa beef and the industry as a whole.
Nik and Karen Fitch have an incredible story. In November 2019, Karen woke up paralyzed from the neck down. While facing their own challenges and battle, Nik and Karen launced Cuddle Cow Company. They sell blankets inspired by their love of the farm and their cattle. Part of the proceeds from their company go directly to fund Spinal Cord Research.
Doug Ferguson joined me to talk about the ins and outs of using Sell/Buy Marketing. We talk about managing through cattle cycles, the importance of scale, and where to go to learn more about Sell/Buy Marketing.
With Tanner and Delaney both back from their breaks, the show returns to its regular formatting. The two tackle news and markets with the help of Matt Bennett of AgMarket.
Today we welcome Ducks Unlimited team members Bruce Toay, Manager of Conservation Programs, and Billy Gascoigne, Director of Agriculture and Strategic Partnerships, to discuss some recently announced partnerships from the non-profit. We discuss what the connections with the NRCS and Certified Angus Beef will look like for DU and how they will benefit producers throughout the country and beyond.
