In Segment Three, we hear from EPA Region 8 Administrator Cyrus Western who joins the show again for an update on the agency work to reform and revise regulations surrounding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and more. Then we close the show in Segment Four and discuss making seed decisions for 2027 with Nate Miller, Lead, North America Seed for Nutrien Ag Solutions.

In Segment Three, we take a look at inflation concerns in the economy along with USMCA negotiations and more with Ben Johnston, COO at Kapitus. Then we close the show in Segment Four and get an agronomic update from the eastern Corn Belt with Randy Mette, agronomist with WinField United.

In Segment Three, we talk with Dr. Ashley Johnson, Director of Food Policy for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), who shares details on her time this week attending the HHS Food Policy Celebration event and a broader discussion on where things stand with the MAHA movement in the Trump Administration. Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four.

In Segment Three, FARM's Susan Littlefield sits down for a conversation with the newly elected chairman of the U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council, Jay Reiners from Nebraska. We close the show in Segment Four with an ag economy conversation as we talk with David Widmar from Agricultural Economic Insights.

Then in Segment Three, we hear more about an announcement this week from Ambrook, a company building financial software for agriculture and other independent businesses, as they have raised a $30M Series B after growing from roughly 2,500 to more than 8,000 customers in the past year. Mackenzie Burnett, Ambrook CEO and Cofounder, joins us for a conversation. We then close the show with news headlines including a deep dive into the latest Rural Mainstreet Index from Creighton University in Segment Four.

harvester product manager at CLAAS of America. Greg Frenzel, combine product

manager for CLAAS of America, also joins us again in Segment Four for a little Q&A session with Matt as we wrap our series on overall harvest efficiency. Learn more by visiting your local dealer or going online to https://www.claas.com.

John Mays with Central Life Sciences joins us to discuss the best practices to protect our stored wheat. Learn more online at https://www.wheatprotection.com.

In Segment Three, we learn about the legacy of innovation from T&L Irrigation and what makes a difference when it comes to their products. John Thom, Vice President of T&L, sits down with us to share the family-owned company's history and examine their irrigation products to share some background for producers. We close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

1) Brian Earnest, CoBank Lead Animal Protein Economist,

2) Dan Halstrom, USMEF,

3) Arlan Suderman, StoneX,

4) Susan Littlefield, FARM,

1) Doug Fricke, Director of Trade Show Marketing, NPPC,

2) Hunter Carpenter, Senior Director of Government Affairs for Agricultural Retailers Association,

3) Senator Chuck Grassley,

4) Dr. Joana Colussi, Research Assistant Professor, Purdue Ag Economy Barometer,

1) Darin Newsom, Barchart,

2) John Baranick, DTN Weather,

3) Michael Dykes, IDFA,

4) Dr. Russ Daly, SD State Extension Veterinarian,

In Segment Two, we hear the full conversation we had earlier in the week with USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce about their updates and enhancements to the livestock insurance programs LRP, LGM and DRP for the 2027 crop year. Then we close the show learning about research being done by the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute to explore new uses for alfalfa. Alan Doering, a senior scientist at AURI, joins us to discuss research AURI is doing to expand the opportunities for alfalfa, focusing primarily on non-ruminant feed opportunities and fertilizer.

Then, we talk about the latest in the ag equipment sector with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom followed by a conversation about the 2025/26 Sorghum Harvest Quality Report with Jace Hefner, Manager of Global Trade for the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council.

We sat down in Segment One with Nate Miller, the Seed Lead for North America at Nutrien Ag Solutions, to discuss what's new in their Dyna-Gro seed lineup for 2026. We also dive into how they have a solution for your any of your acres. Learn more online at https://dynagroseed.com or visit your nearest Nutrien Ag Solutions retail location.

During Segment Two, we had wide ranging markets conversation with Arlan Suderman from StoneX.

In Segment Three, we sat down with Ron Calhoun, Plant Nutrition Senior Portfolio Manager, Loveland Products, to discuss what's top of mind heading into 2026 planting season. Ron shared perspective on biologicals, nitrogen efficiency, new products this year from Loveland and much more. Find more online by visiting their website at https://www.lovelandproducts.com.

We rounded out our conversations in Segment Four by discussing finances on the farm, 2026 Market Outlook Insights and solutions available to growers from Nutrien Financial in 2026 and beyond. John Maman, Senior Director of North America, Nutrien Financial, joined us for a conversation on the show. Find more at https://nutrienagsolutions.com/services/financial.

In Segment Two, we hear our exclusive conversation to end last week with USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg followed by a conversation regarding an antitrust lawsuit filed by thirteen Kansas- and Colorado-based farmers, Weskan Grain and Colorado Pacific Railroad against Union Pacific and the Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad regarding anti-competitive practices. Will Bramblett with Weskan Grain joins us for that conversation in Segment Three.

Then we close the show in Segment Four and hear part of an ag equipment outlook conversation during the National Farm Machinery Show with Stacy Anthony and Daniel Stansbury from AgRevolution.

Then after the bottom of the hour in Segment Three, we continue our focus on using technology on the farm and ranchers. We learn about Ambrook and some of the work they are doing, including what they affectionately call "quickbooks for cowboys" with their co-founder and CEO Mackenzie Burnett. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

In Segment Three, we recap the recent Potato Expo, discuss farmer aid specifically for specialty crops, the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030 and much more with National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles.

Then we close the show with a preview of CattleCon 2026, coming to Nashville in just a few short weeks, with Kristin Torres who is Executive Director, Meetings & Events with NCBA. Register and learn more at https://www.convention.ncba.org.

1) Mike Steenhoek, Soy Transportation Coalition,

2) Dennis Smith, Livestock Analyst,

3) Duane Simpson, President of NCFC,

4) Brian Winnekins, AM Radio Update and HPAI in WI,

Then in Segment Three, we hear the story of a southern Illinois farm family that was caught in somewhat of a federal farm policy trap amid farming ground that was prone to flooding. Molly Parker, a journalist with Capitol News Illinois and ProPublica's Local Reporting Network, joins the show to share the story and her recent work. (View her full story here: "The Federal Farm Policy Trap: Why Some Farmers Are Stuck Raising Crops That No Longer Thrive.")

Finally in Segment Four, we have a conversation about regenerative agriculture and what it can look like when a company really does regenerative ag well. Pat Maher, CEO of Atkins Ranch, joins us to tell their story to close the show. More at https://www.atkinsranch.com.

1) Mike Zuzolo,

2) Geoff Cooper, RFA,

3) Kam Quarles, National Potato Council,

4) Mike Steenhoek,

1) Krista Swanson, National Corn Growers Association

2) Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau,

3) Arlan Suderman, StoneX,

4) Gene Millard, Farmer

1) Ethan Lane, NCBA,

2) Joe Schuele, USMEF,

3) Todd Neeley, DTN Environmental Editor,

4) Susan Littlefield, Farm and Ranch Media

1) Darin Newsom,

2) John Baranick,

3) Richard Gupton, SVP of Public Policy for Ag Retailers Association,

4) Jerry Hagstrom, The Hagstrom Report,

Learn more online at https://www.usapeec.org, https://www.KSCorn.com or https://www.ncga.com.

Next up in Segment Three, we discuss a potential different revenue source for landowners by allowing short term land leases for hunting, fishing and more. Infinite Outdoors Founder/CEO Sam Seeton joins us to discuss. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines.

1) Mike Stranz, National Farmers Union

2) Dr. Jim Fredericks, National Pest Management Association

3) Senator Chuck Grassley

4) NEWS HEADLINES

In Segment Three, we sat down last week for a conversation and update with South Dakota's Charles and Heather Maude to learn more about their story and where their situation stands now that criminal charges have been dropped by the federal government over the federal land battle on their farm. Then we close in Segment Four and learn about BASF's Real Results Yield Challenge with Brady Spangenberg, BASF's Marketing Director for Crop Protection. Learn more at https://yieldchallenge.basf.us.

1) Don Roose, US Commodities,

2) Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, NCBA,

3) Dan Halstrom, USMEF,

4) Tom Brand, Author of the book "Welts on Your Butt a Calf Could Suck: Reflections on Faith, Family, and a Farm Kid's Life"

1) Mike Zuzolo,

2) Matt Jungmann, Farm Progress Show/Husker Harvest,

3) Chuck Conner, NCFC,

4) Stephanie Porter, Illinois Soybean Association,

1) Michael Dykes, IDFA,

2) Daren Coppock, Ag Retailers Association,

3) Arlan Suderman, StoneX,

4) Susan Littlefield, Farm and Ranch Media/American Ag Network (LIVE at World Pork Expo),

1) Matt Bennett, AgMarket,

2) Donnell Rehagen, Clean Fuels,

3) Senator Chuck Grassley,

4) Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau,

1) Darin Newsom,

2) John Baranick, DTN Meteorologist,

3) Geoff Cooper, RFA,

4) Jerry Hagstrom,

1) Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing,

2) John Stika, President, Certified Angus Beef

3) Jim Sutter, USSEC,

4) MIKE Adams COMMENTARY

1) Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodity Analytics, talking all markets

2) Josh Linville, StoneX VP of Fertilizer,

3) Michael Langemeier, Purdue Ag Economy Barometer,

4) Jesse Allen in D.C. with an Update

1) Dennis Smith, Archer Financial Services

2) Chuck Conner, NCFC

3) Donnell Rehagen, Clean Fuels

4) Jesse Allen D.C. Update

Then we close the show with our February 2025 Farmer/Rancher Roundtable conversation as cover a number of topics including the ag economy, trade, tariffs, the relationship between cattle and corn and much more. Our guests this month are Troy Schneider of Colorado, Kate Maher of Virginia and Dan Nerud of Nebraska.

1) Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart,

2) John Baranick, DTN Meteorologist,

3) Mike Steenhoek, Soy Transportation,

4) NEWS and COMMENTARY

1) Robert White, Renewable Fuels Association,

2) Chuck Conner, NCFC,

3) Arlan Suderman, StoneX,

4) NEWS and COMMENTARY

1) Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net,

2) Todd Neeley, DTN Environmental Editor,

3) Joe Schuele, USMEF,

4) NEWS and COMMENTARY