Farm And Ranch Country

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  056 – There is no “Middle” anymore

  5/8/2012

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  Duration: 47:52

  Leave a voice comment by clicking on the microphone on the right of the screen. I might put it in the next podcast. What do I mean by the “Middle”? The middle ground is where much farm policy has been … Continue reading →

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  055 – 2012 Farm Bill – The South Rises again/did Corn over reach

  4/28/2012

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  Duration: 27:35

  The South, Peanuts, Rice and to an extent Cotton rose up and at least for now, opposed the Senate Farm Bill proposal. Senators from the south, and yes Republican Senators are speaking out against what they see as a lack … Continue reading →

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  054 – 2012 Farm Bill Senate Draft

  4/25/2012

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  Duration: 30:44

  Senate Agricultural Committee has sent a Farm Bill to be “Marked Up”. A bill mark up is where a committee goes over a proposal and “marks up” the paper with changes.  But, the major stuff has already been decided in … Continue reading →

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  053 – 2012 Farm Bill Update

  4/24/2012

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  Duration: 46:40

  I discuss many of the twists and turns that could happen before a farm bill will be completed. John Boehner leader of the house does not want a farm bill discussion before the election.  He does not want Republicans fighting … Continue reading →

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  052 – Limiting Food Choices

  4/9/2012

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  Duration: 34:42

  I take a look at the controversy over Lean Finely Textured Beef or as the radical foodies would call it “pink slime”. I believe many of these attempts to influence food choices by the “masses” has turned into THE INTENTIONAL … Continue reading →

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  051-Audience appreciation

  4/2/2012

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  Duration: 26:00

  Farm Podcast Thank you, thank you, thank you for listening. This is the 51st podcast in just over a year. I talk about who is listening and give a shout out to a few of my loyal listeners. I have … Continue reading →

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  050 – Farm Bill House Ag Committee Field Hearing

  3/26/2012

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  Duration: 23:40

  House Ag Committee Field Hearing Farm Bill I report on, and give my take on what was said at the House ag committee hearing in Galesburg, Illinois. It is my belief that a farm bill is very likely to be … Continue reading →

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  049 – Farm Bill What is the fall back position?

  3/2/2012

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  Duration: 27:57

  Farm Bill Podcast I continue my discussion of the 2012/2013 farm bill. What is the fall back position for agricultural groups if a farm bill does not happen? What is your fall back position for your agricultural operation if a … Continue reading →

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  048 – 2012/2013 Farm Bill ?????

  3/2/2012

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  Duration: 38:55

  Can both the House and Senate pass a Farm Bill and get Obama to sign it before the November election? Can they even get a transportation bill done before March 31, 2012? Offices closures are going to be a hot … Continue reading →

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  047 Keep on the Sunny Side

  2/20/2012

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  Duration: 25:25

  Farm Podcast Do people in agriculture, especially farmers and ranchers in particular, focus too much time and attention on the negative things in our lives? I know I do at times. I start this podcast with a my short take … Continue reading →

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  046 – Money in Agriculture – Lots of It

  2/8/2012

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  Duration: 35:35

  Farm Podcast There is a lot of money in Agriculture right now. Record numbers of attendees at winter Agricultural conferences. National Cattlemen Beef Association and Commodity classic have/had record number of people registered as attendees. Cash rents are going through … Continue reading →

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  045 – So how are they going to compete?

  1/31/2012

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  Duration: 32:43

  Farm Podcast How does a young beginning farmer that is not part of or joining a large already running operation acquire land to farm? Grain farming especially is very,very profitable right now.  Land continues to be “locked” up by large … Continue reading →

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  044 – State Finances worse than Greece

  1/22/2012

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  Duration: 41:13

  Huge difference in the 50 States when it comes to their financial shape.  Many farmers and ranchers are from states where the state finances are in OK to good shape.  But, the states that are in financial trouble are large … Continue reading →

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  043 – Presidential Candidates and Agriculture

  1/11/2012

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  Duration: 42:05

  Subscribe in Itunes My opinion on how and why the Agricultural Community would fare under the different Presidential candidates.  Additionally, how the agricultural markets would react.  I look at all the major candidates including those that have “suspended” campaigns and … Continue reading →

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  042 – USDA program and functions cuts????

  1/8/2012

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  Duration: 36:06

  I discuss my TOP TEN USDA programs and/or functions that I would eliminate, reduce, consolidate, or change the direction of the program. \ I am not going to make everybody happy and I am sure to upset quite a few … Continue reading →

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  041 “It” happens every year

  1/1/2012

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  Duration: 29:03

  Farm Podcast Something not in “the plan” goes wrong. What we as farmers and ranchers often overlook is what we did right, and we focus on only what we did wrong.  We also worry about things we have no control … Continue reading →

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  040 MF Global what a mess

  12/30/2011

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  Duration: 37:25

  Newest Farm Podcast Lots to say so where do I start?  Is Corzine a crook?  That is to be determined by a court of law.  Did he do immoral and unethical things?  Yes, in my opinion. I look at and … Continue reading →

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  039 – Farm Bill the never ending saga?

  12/4/2011

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  Duration: 26:19

  Well, the Super committee went down without an agreement and along with it a “new” farm bill. Much cuss’in and discuss’in about what went on.  Pat Roberts has probably said the most.  It was done in secret with many parties … Continue reading →

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  038 – 2012 Farm Bill Not Farmer’s Choice, but Commodity Group’s Choice

  11/17/2011

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  Duration: 27:16

  listen to podcast: I ask and answer about 20 questions on the current Farm Bill process. Includes comment about the Super Committee process. Last question is ” Will this current Farm Bill and the process in which it came about … Continue reading →

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  037 EUROPE – How does it affect U.S. AG

  11/7/2011

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  Duration: 33:36

  Short Term I give my take on what markets will be affected the most and the least, and other factors affecting individual markets. Medium Term China to the rescue? Stagflation, last time US had this much food inflation was 1978 … Continue reading →

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  036 – Is ag following the right strategy?

  11/2/2011

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  Duration: 28:08

  Is the house and senate ag committees following the correct strategies for a new farm bill? Are the major commodity and general ag groups going about this in the correct way? Do farmers even realize what is going on, and … Continue reading →

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  035 – Tobacco love or hate it , it is agriculture

  10/31/2011

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  Duration: 31:07

  One of the very first “cultivated” crops in North America.  Smoked by “native Americans” long before the “evil Europeans” came to the North American continent. One of the first trans-Atlantic trade commodities.  Smoked along with probably a little “wacky-tabacky” in … Continue reading →

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  034 Markets- Short and Long View

  10/24/2011

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  Duration: 28:00

  Farm Podcast Look at the markets from both a short term and long term view. November 9th crop report, yields will be key, but will anybody believe USDA anymore? European plan to deal with Greek debt.  Is Europe capable of … Continue reading →

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  033 Are the 99% that stupid about economics?

  10/18/2011

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  Duration: 29:06

  I was listening to an economic talk radio show this weekend and are people really this uninformed about economics.  I know they live by pay check economic rules and do not even have a clue how to do a cash … Continue reading →

• Is the next agricultural generation ready?

  10/16/2011

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  Duration: Not Available

  In one word yes.  I went to my University’s homecoming yesterday.  I also went to the agricultural alumni meeting.  All the ag clubs presented what the alumni investment in them has resulted in.  I do realize that these are the … Continue reading →