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How Kait Thornton Amassed a Half-Million Social Media Followers by Connecting Consumers with Their Food
“Apple Girl Kait” has been helping her family grow — and market — the apples and pears produced in their Washington orchards since before she could drive a car. At just 22 years old, she blends a passion for ag with skills in social media to inspire a huge following.
March 14, 2025 11:32 AM
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Ag Economy
Joe Vaclavik Goes Unscripted on How to Navigate Another Trade War
While many farmers are comparing the current threats of tariffs and trade wars to the situation they endured in 2018, Joe Vaclavik believes this time will be better.
March 11, 2025 04:16 PM
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News
How New Trade Deals with China and Other Markets Can Energize U.S. Ag
As tariffs and trade wars continue to make headlines, veteran trade negotiator Gregg Doud feels somewhat optimistic about a possible new deal with one of America’s leading markets — China. He explains why on the latest episode of Unscripted.
February 24, 2025 02:12 PM
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Diversification Drives Success on This Idaho Farm
After a surprisingly smooth succession, fifth-generation Clearwater Farms is successfully building a new side business to increase profitability.
February 20, 2025 08:55 AM
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Machinery
Why the Boom-or-Bust Forage Harvester Market Is Surprisingly Stable
On this week’s Moving Iron podcast, hosts Casey Seymour and Greg “Machinery Pete” Peterson take a close look at the typically volatile forage harvester market, which they agree is “just bumping along.”
February 14, 2025 10:21 AM
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News
Ag Economist Dan Basse Weighs in on Tariffs, Trade Wars and the Livestock Boom
The only thing harder than keeping up with the velocity of news from Washington D.C. is figuring out what it means for the future. On the latest episode of Unscripted, long-time ag economist Dan Basse provides insights into what we can expect.
February 10, 2025 10:39 AM
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Machinery
Casey Seymour and Machinery Pete Join Forces on the Moving Iron Podcast
When’s the best time to buy new or used ag equipment in 2025? The two most trusted voices in the ag equipment marketplace offer answers on the first episode of their “new” podcast.
February 07, 2025 07:59 AM
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Beef
How a Missouri Rancher and Military Veteran Is Bridging Gaps for Vets and Ag Producers
After fighting in Afghanistan with the U.S. Army’s 1st Ranger Battalion, Patrick Montgomery came home to a new battle — keeping his ranch and direct-to-consumer beef company alive.
February 03, 2025 01:55 PM
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D.C. Insider Jim Weisemeyer Explains How Trump’s Return Could Shape Ag’s Future
A frenzy of executive orders has kept the new president — and journalists — busy this week. Drawing on decades of experience, ag journalist Jim Weisemeyer provides insights into what it all means on the Unscripted podcast.
January 24, 2025 02:36 PM
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Grow Getters Black Leg Ranch
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From Guiding Hunters to Brewing Beer, These North Dakota Ranchers Run a Diversified
Operation
The Doan family has been producing cattle since 1882, but to support multiple generations they’ve mixed sweat, passion and imagination to create new businesses at Black Leg Ranch.
January 21, 2025 02:05 PM
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