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News
Which Presidential Candidate Would Have the Biggest Impact on Ag?
Washington insider Jim Wiesemeyer fills the guest’s chair on this episode of Unscripted to share what he’s hearing about the upcoming presidential election. Wiesemeyer offers plenty of insight into key topics such as the impact of early voting and how the next administration can help or hurt the production ag industry.
November 01, 2024 03:57 PM
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Harvest
As the Wizard of Yield, Ken Ferrie Reveals His Secrets on Unscripted
With harvest in full swing, “Unscripted” welcomes agronomic expert Ken Ferrie who explains what he’s seeing in the fields of Illinois. Forecasts call for record-breaking corn and soybean yields despite late-summer drought and the largest infestation of corn aphids that he’s dealt with in his career.
October 18, 2024 11:56 AM
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Business
Ohio Farmer’s Six-Figure Side Hustle Earns More Than Her Goat Dairy
When the goat dairy she was running wasn’t paying the bills, Penny Bowers-Schebel started a side business. Located in rural Ohio, Formality Bridal buys never-worn, sample bridal gowns from high-end boutiques and sells them for less than $1,000.
October 09, 2024 10:33 AM
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Pork
Farm Journal’s PORK Editor Offers Insider Insights on Pork Industry Challenges
To kick off National Pork Month, Jennifer Shike joins the Unscripted podcast to share about the state of the pork industry, including the impact of Hurricane Helene on North Carolina producers.
October 01, 2024 11:55 AM
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Business
By Shifting from Row Crops to Ancient Grains, a Michigan Farm Family Creates a New Healthy Snack
When row crop prices sagged in 2015, the Smith family decided to try producing ancient grains on their seventh-generation farm. They grew teff, an Ethiopian grain, and began using it to make a new snack called Teffola.
September 24, 2024 02:43 PM
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Harvest
Will a Very Dry End to Growing Season Impact Corn and Soybean Yields? Missy Bauer Explains on Unscripted.
As corn and soybean growers get ready for harvest, they’re counting on high yields, given optimistic forecasts from USDA and the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. But will a hot and very dry final month of the season have an impact?
September 18, 2024 08:58 AM
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Business
Creating A You-Pick Pumpkin Patch In Central Texas Proves Challenging But Rewarding For One Farm Family
For fourth-generation Maryland farmer Taylor Huffman, creating agritourism events to supplement ag income is a way of life.
September 11, 2024 09:15 AM
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News
Can the Next President Boost the Ag Economy and What Can Producers Do to Protect Themselves?
As the presidential race heats up, long-time Washington D.C. insider Jim Wiesemeyer joins hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths on this episode of Unscripted to offer surprising insights about both candidates.
August 30, 2024 03:18 PM
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Corn
Chicago’s Urban Sprawl Leads Illinois Corn Growers to Start a Whole New Business Making Whiskey
Illinois farmer Jamie Walter joins us on Grow Getters to explain how he and his dad diversified their operation by making whiskey with their corn crop.
August 29, 2024 09:59 AM
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Crop Production
Will 5 States Along the Pro Farmer Crop Tour Shatter Their Record Yields?
The latest WASDE report from the USDA forecasts record-breaking yields in five of the states Pro Farmer Crop Tour will tour —Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. Illinois could see an amazing average corn yield of 225 bu. per acre.
August 16, 2024 01:17 PM
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