Digging In with Missouri Farm Bureau: Recent Episodes
Digging In with Missouri Farm Bureau
Water sales tax. The one-tenth-of-one-percent tax has helped Missouri preserve more than 192 million tons of soil since its initial inception in 1984, and it continues to provide free access to our state parks and historic sites.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB PresidentGuest: Kurt Schaefer, Director, Mo Department of Natural ResourcesProducer: Janet Adkison, MOFB Public Affairs
In this week’s Digging In, we bring to you a discussion with Harrison Pittman that took place during this year's Commodity Conference. Harrison is the Director of the National Agricultural Law Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The center is the nation’s leading source of research and information related to agricultural and food law. Harrison is a frequent presenter on the farm bill, water law, and environmental law. This discussion focuses heavily on the MAHA movement and pesticides as two of the big legal issues for agriculture. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Harrison Pittman, Director National Agricultural Law CenterProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
In this week's Digging In, graduates of veterinary medicine toss their graduation cap in the air and head into their long sought-after career, many are choosing urban clinics who specialize in small animal care, over rural, mostly mixed animal practices. In our rural, agriculture centered communities its necessary we have access to large animal veterinarians, but in some areas, the numbers are coming up short. The University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine is working to address this challenge. During the recent MOFB Commodity Conference we heard from Julie Braun, Executive Director of Missouri Veterinary Medical Association and Cliff Miller, DVM. They discussed the challenge and how the college is working to address concerns. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuests: Julie Braun, Executive Director of Missouri Veterinary Medical Association and Cliff Miller, DVMProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
In this week’s Digging In, we revisit more topics addressed during the MOFB Commodity Conference. In this 2nd installment from the event, we hear from American Farm Bureau economist, Faith Parum. Faith digs into the current trade outlook for U.S. agriculture commodities. She offers a historic view of the export market and a bird’s eye view of the current landscape. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Faith Parum, American Farm Bureau EconomistProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
In this week’s Digging In, we revisit the topics addressed during the MOFB Commodity Conference. This week, we hear from Josh Linville, with StoneX Group Inc. Josh brings a unique perspective to the fertilizer markets. In his presentation he reminds the audience that the commodities we produce and use are part of a global market, and it’s important to know what’s going on around the world. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Josh Linville, Vice President of Fertilizer at StoneX Group Inc. Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Today on the Digging in Podcast. Lucinda McRoberts joins the show to talk about Missouri ALOT, a program to develop the leadership potential of individuals in Missouri’s agricultural community. Lucinda breaks down how the program enhances participants’ communication and leadership skills, expands their understanding of agricultural issues, encourages involvement and leadership initiative in their industry and communities, and connects participants to ALOT’s hundreds of alumni participants across Missouri. The application period for class XXI is open now so make sure to visit the Missouri ALOT website and apply! https://missourialot.org/candidates/apply/Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Lucinda McRoberts, Missouri ALOT Executive DirectorProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Today on the Digging in Podcast. Randy Little joins the show to talk about all things State Fair, agriculture, southwest Missouri, and of course his time at PFI. He shares with us how he got started and what drives him to continue to do more.If you have spent time in southwest Missouri over the past 40 years, you’ve probably seen or visited the western store mecca PFI (Preferred Farmers Incorporated). Overlooking Hwy 65 in Springfield, the business was the place to shop for all things western, and their tagline “…and I’m not kidding” was a mainstay on TV commercials across the Ozarks. Former owner, Randy Little, sold PFI a few years ago, but he’s still engaged in the business community and Missouri’s agriculture industry.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Randy Little, Missouri State Fair Commission MemberProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Today on the Digging in Podcast. Jason Moore breaks down all things Missouri State Fair. From BBQ competitions, live shows, and even world record holders. Plus, a whole lot more. There are a ton of things to get excited about and it's coming up fast. August 7th through the 17th in Sedalia, Missouri. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Jason Moore, Missouri State Fair DirectorProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Today on the Digging in Podcast. Joining President Hawkins is Missouri’s Attorney General Andrew Baily. The AG’s office is engaged on several issues important to MOFB members, including the Grain Belt Express, the false report of new world screwworm in the state, Waters of the U.S. and California’s Prop 12. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau PresidentGuest: Andrew Baily, Missouri Attorney GeneralProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Today on the Digging in Podcast. Several factors are impacting the commodity markets, but it seems weather and tariffs are top of mind for farmers and traders. Ben Brown, Senior Research Associate / Extension Agricultural Economist with the University of Missouri, breaks down the markets and offers insight on the market movers and expectations.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Ben Brown, University of Missouri Senior Research Associate / Extension Agricultural EconomistProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Today on the Digging in Podcast. We recap the legislative headlines following the 2025 Special Session before jumping into the upcoming Agritourism Conference. We hear from conference veteran Matt Moreland. Owner of Red Barn Ranch in Harrisonville, Missouri. Matt shares his experience with the conference and why he considers it a must attend event.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Matt Moreland, Red Barn RanchProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Today on the Digging in Podcast. We cover the headlines from agriculture and, "The Cow Guy" Scott Shellady joins again to discuss misinformation in recent agriculture headlines and how they have affected the markets.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Scott Shellady, "The Cow Guy" RFDTVProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Joining President Hawkins on this episode of Think Big, Do Good is Convoy of Hope Founder, Hal Donaldson. Convoy of Hope, a global, faith-based, nonprofit organization that works with communities to address root causes of poverty and hunger.Every school day Convoy of Hope feeds 639,000 children in 39 countries, empowers women in micro-enterprise, and trains farmers in sustainable agriculture.Hal has received numerous public service awards. He has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Arts in biblical studies from Bethany University.During a recent volunteering event with Missouri Farm Bureau members, Hal sat down with President Hawkins to discuss Convoy of Hope's mission and how they've grown into one of the 50 largest charities in the United States, according to Forbes. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss upcoming episodes of Think Big, Do Good!Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau PresidentGuest: Hal Donaldson, Founder, Convoy of HopeProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Today on the Digging in Podcast. We give a quick update on legislative progress. Additionally, we discuss agriculture news headlines and a peek at the markets with "The Cow Guy" Scott ShelladySubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Scott Shellady, "The Cow Guy" RFDTVProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Today on the Digging in Podcast. Missouri Farm Bureau President, Garrett Hawkins joins the show from Washington DC. His visit includes an address to the EPA about the Clean Water Act and how it has affected landowners in Missouri. As well as highlighting the importance of WOTUS. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau PresidentProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Today on the Digging in Podcast. Kayden Guymon, MOFB’s Director of Regulatory Affairs & Policy Counsel sits down to talk about the "Purple Paint Law" and how landowners can use this law to notify the general public of when they are approaching privately owned land. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Kayden Guymon, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Regulatory Affairs & Policy CounselProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Joining President Hawkins on this episode of Think Big, Do Good is Congressman Sam Graves. Sam’s leadership has been recognized by the Missouri Farm Bureau as well as the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, the Missouri Hospital Association and the National Federation of Independent Businesses. As a father, grandfather, farmer, businessman, and former State legislator, Sam knows the values, hopes, and beliefs of the hard-working people of the Sixth District, and continues to work tirelessly for Missouri families in the United States House of Representatives.Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss upcoming episodes of Think Big, Do Good!Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau PresidentGuest: Sam Graves, Congressman 6th District of MissouriProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Today on the Digging in Podcast. Mark Fiegenbaum, MOFB’s Associate Director of State & Local Legislative Affairs brings us a Mid-Session update from the State Capital! Listen to learn more about MOFB Health Plans, Water Exportation, and Eminent Domain among other MOFB priorities.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Mark Fiegenbaum, MOFB’s Associate Director of State & Local Legislative AffairsProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
On this episode of the Digging In Podcast, Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins visits with the Senate President Pro Tem, Cindy O’Laughlin about the current legislative session, ongoing issues in Missouri and her experience prior to serving in her current role.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Garrett Hawkins, President Missouri Farm BureauGuest: Cindy O’Laughlin, Senate President Pro TemProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Today on this week’s Digging In, we share the final panel discussion from this year's legislative briefing. You’ll hear from three members of the Kehoe administration on several issues from CWD, to water exports and much more. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have every release of Digging In sent directly to your smart device!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuests: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau PresidentDirector of Conservation, Jason Sumners. Director of Agriculture, Chris Chinn. Director of Natural Resources, Kurt Schaefer.Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Today on the Digging in Podcast. We are bringing another portion of the Legislative Briefing held recently at the Home Office. This week we feature the Legislative panel. Talking points during the discussion include WOTUS, Health Plans, Eminent Domain, and Missouri infrastructure.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have every release of Digging In sent directly to your smart device!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuests: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau PresidentSenator Jason Bean, Senator Kurtis Gregory, Representative Brad Pollitt, & Representative Doyle JustusProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Today on the Digging in Podcast. We replay some of the Legislative Briefing from late February. Scott Faughn brings an abridged version of This Week in Missouri Politics, where he first sits down with President Garrett Hawkins to talk about all things Missouri Farm Bureau. Following is a panel discussion with several Farm Bureau board members where these conversations continue, showing the impact on local farmers, families, and business owners. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have every release of Digging In sent directly to your smart device!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Scott Faughn, This Week in Missouri PoliticsProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Today on the Digging in Podcast. Meet Mark Fiegenbaum, MOFB’s Associate Director of State & Local Legislative Affairs. Some Missourians are uninsured or underinsured due to limited individual marketplace options and skyrocketing costs. That’s why MOFB Health Plans is a key issue Mark’s championing on behalf of members. Listen to learn more about Mark, MOFB Health Plans and other MOFB priorities in the state capitol.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Mark Fiegenbaum, MOFB’s Associate Director of State & Local Legislative AffairsProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Today on the Digging in Podcast. National FFA Vice President for the Western Region, Abigale Jacobsen, joins to talk about visiting the Show Me State. As well as her beginnings in FFA and her experiences in the "blue jacket" traveling around the country and world. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Abigale Jacobsen, National FFA Vice President for the Western RegionProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Today on the Digging in Podcast. "The Farm CPA" Paul Neiffer joins to discuss tax season, the new administration, and what changes farmers could be facing for next year's taxes and the future. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Paul Neiffer, CPA, farmcpareport.comProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Returning to the Digging In podcast is Roger McEowen, Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University. In this episode, he covers a variety of topics, including the shortage of law professionals in rural areas and his efforts to showcase the benefits of practicing in rural communities. As well as how changes in DC may affect farmers and ranchers entering tax season. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Roger McEowen, Washburn University School of Law Professor of Agricultural Law and TaxationProducer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
In late January, around 5,000 Farm Bureau members traveled to San Antonio, TX for the American Farm Bureau Convention. MOFB President Garrett Hawkins tells us about the meeting, policy discussion, and why the conference is a great opportunity to connect with other farmers and ranchers. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB PresidentProducer: Janet Adkison
This week we welcome Kayden Guymon, MOFB's new Director of Regulatory Affairs and Policy Counsel. Kayden tells us about his background in agriculture, from the family farm in Illinois to working in agriculture law in Missouri and turns any eye toward regulatory issues important to MOFB. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Kaden Guymon, MOFB Director of Regulatory Affairs and Policy CounselProducer: Janet Adkison
This week, we welcome MOFB's Garrett Hawkins and Davin Althoff as a double feature. President Hawkins recaps the annual MOFB meeting and offers insight on the upcoming AFBF Convention.The cattle markets are seeing an uptick as producers build out their plans for 2025. Althoff explains the rise and the possibility of a herd expansion. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President & Davin Althoff, MOFB Director of Marketing & CommoditiesProducer: Janet Adkison
The ambassador contest was a highlight of the 110th Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) annual meeting. Each year, a panel of judges selects two college students who will serve in the leadership role through the year ahead. This year, 14 young leaders competed for the opportunity, and Karson Calvin and Claire Walker earned the title.This week, we introduce you to Walker, representing the Livingston County Farm Bureau. She's a junior at the University of Missouri majoring in agribusiness management. The reigning Missouri State Fair queen, Walker is involved in the MU Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter, Block & Bridle, Sigma Alpha and the agribusiness club on campus. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Claire Walker, 2025 MOFB AmbassadorProducer: Janet Adkison
The ambassador contest was a highlight of the 110th Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) annual meeting. Each year, a panel of judges selects two college students who will serve in the leadership role through the year ahead. This year, 14 young leaders competed for the opportunity, and Karson Calvin and Claire Walker earned the title. This week, we introduce you to Calvin, representing the Lincoln County Farm Bureau. He's a Mizzou sophomore majoring in agricultural education while serving as the MU Collegiate Farm Bureau treasurer and an MU Ag Education Society executive team member. Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Karson Calvin, 2025 MOFB AmbassadorProducer: Janet Adkison
BJ Tanksley joins us on the podcast to talk about broadband access for rural Missouri, how it's been an ongoing point of emphasis for both MOFB and the state of Missouri, and how a recent summit provided key updates to leaders in the industry.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: BJ Tanksley, Missouri Department of Economic Development Office of Broadband Development Director
This week kicks off a new monthly market update. Davin Althoff, MOFB's Director of Marketing and Commodities, delivers the latest insight on the livestock & grain markets, and details from the weekly harvest progress report.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Davin Althoff, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Marketing & CommoditiesProducer: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs
Scott Faughn, host of This Week in Missouri Politics, joins us ahead of the general election. Scott provides insight on some down-ballot elections, the MOFB PAC endorsed candidates, and his prediction for some political races. If you are a Missouri resident, listen in, and then get out and vote on Tuesday, November 5th!Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Scott Faughn, Host, This Week in Missouri Politics
Spencer Tuma sits down on the latest Digging In installment to offer insight on Rails to Trails legislation and the background leading up to the private policy rights proposal. She also brings us an update on the farm bill as we head into 2025. Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Spencer Tuma, MOFB Director of National Legislative Affairs
The farm economy was a key subject during the recent Agri-Pulse Ag Outlook Summit in Kansas City. In this episode of Digging In, we here from USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer and Former Senate Ag Committee Chief Economist, John Newton who offer their perspective on the ag economy and status of the farm bill.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuests: Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist & John Newton, Former Senate Ag Committee Chief EconomistProducer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Joining President Hawkins on this episode of Think Big, Do Good is his long-time friend Caleb Jones. Jones has left footprints in both the Missouri and U.S. Capitols, all while staying true to his rural roots in Moniteau County, Missouri. After years of public service, he assumed his current role as CEO of the Missouri Electric Cooperatives, continuing his goal of serving rural communities and raising the quality of life for all Missourians. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss upcoming episodes of Think Big, Do Good!Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau PresidentGuest: Caleb Jones, Missouri Electric Cooperatives CEOProducer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Continuing with our special election series on our podcast, President Hawkins and Senator Josh Hawley are featured on this week's episode of Digging In. Senator Hawley shares insight from his first term as U.S. Senator, as well as what he believes is at stake for rural America as we look to the future.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau PresidentGuest: U.S. Senator Josh HawleyProducer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Last week, MOFB held their annual IMPACT class tour. Members of the 2024 class had to opportunity to visit agribusinesses in the Nashville area. Three members of the class joined us on the podcast this week to review why they made the decision to be part of the cohort and their favorite parts of their time in Tennessee.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuests: Erica Schwoeppe, Tiffany Kauffman, Michelle Cloud - 2024 IMPACT Class participantsProducer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Following his presentation at the annual MOFB Commodity Conference, Roger McEowen, Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University, joined us for the podcast. In this episode, he covers a variety of topics, including electronic animal identification, tax policies and the shortage of agriculture law professionals in rural areas. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Roger McEowen, Washburn University School of Law Professor of Agricultural Law and TaxationProducer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
As a host for RFD-TV, co-owner of Billy Bob's Texas, and former Miss Rodeo America, Pam Minick is a true icon in Western Sports. She joins us for the newest episode in our "Think Big, Do Good" series. We take a look back at her incredible life and career, from Nevada to Texas, as she navigated the rodeo, pageant and broadcasting world. Tune in to hear what advice this cowgirl has for the next generation of horsemen and women. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss upcoming episodes of Think Big, Do Good!Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Pam Minick, TV Host and Former Miss Rodeo AmericaProducer: Audrey Ickes, MOFB Public Affairs Intern
Each year during the Missouri State Fair, a press conference is hosted at the MOFB building on Legislative Day. At this conference, elected leaders share their legislative updates with fairgoers and media. The legislators that spoke at the press conference this year included Governor Mike Parson, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, Senator Eric Schmitt, Congressman Jason Smith, Congressman Eric Burlison, Congressman Mark Alford, as well as MOFB President Garrett Hawkins. This is the recording from that event.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Producer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Scott Faughn, Host of This Week in Missouri Politics, joins us on the podcast this week to discuss the upcoming primary election. Giving his opinion on each of the MOFB PAC endorsed candidates, Scott gives us his prediction of many of the current political races. If you are a Missouri resident, be sure to listen in to this podcast, and then get out and vote on Tuesday, August 6th!Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Scott Faughn, Host of This Week in Missouri Politics Producer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
To help kick off a two-day tour across Mid-Missouri, former senator Kurt Schaefer joined President Hawkins on the podcast. Missouri Farm Bureau’s (MOFB) Political Action Committee (PAC) endorsed Kurt Schaefer for election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District. If given the opportunity, Schaefer has plans to "Make Congress Work Again" with the understanding that what happens in D.C. affects the farmers and ranchers in our state. Tune in to this episode of Digging in to learn more about Schaefer and visit https://schaeferforcongress.com/.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB PresidentGuest: Former Senator Kurt SchaeferProducer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore joins us on the podcast this week to provide a preview of "Summer's Best Story." The Missouri State Fair will be held August 8-18, with fun for the entire family. Make plans to attend this year's fair, and be sure to swing by the MOFB building for your $0.25 milk! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Jason Moore, Missouri State Fair DirectorProducer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
The Department of Energy recently announced the proposed phase II of the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC). A list of preliminary, potential corridors includes the Midwest Plains, spanning 5 miles wide and 780 miles long across portions of Illinois, Indiana, Kansas and Missouri. MOFB Director of Regulatory Affairs Dan Engemann join us on the podcast this week to discuss what this could mean for communities that lie in the NIETC path, as well as what actions MOFB is taking to protect farmers and ranchers from a federal land grab in our state. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Dan Engemann, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Regulatory AffairsProducer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Davin Althoff, MOFB Director of Marketing and Commodities, joins us on Digging In to discuss the upcoming Missouri Farm Bureau Agritourism Conference! This year's event will be held July 14-16 in Hannibal, MO. For more information on the conference, visit https://mofb.org/event/2024-agritourism-conference/.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Davin Althoff, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Marketing & Commodities Producer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Gatlin Didier is an actor, producer, and rancher - born and raised in rural western Oklahoma where he learned at a young age that to keep busy you have to entertain yourself and a lot of times others. Growing up on his family's ranch that has been around since 1902, he also wants to make content that highlights that way of life - country livin'. Tune in to the newest episode of Think Big, Do Good to hear Gatlin's story, built on family, faith and a whole lot of fun.Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss upcoming episodes of Think Big, Do Good!Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau PresidentGuest: Gatlin Didier, Actor/Producer/RancherProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
This week, President Hawkins invited Sen. Lincoln Hough to join him on the podcast. Hailing from Greene County, Hough is a first-generation rancher with the hopes to become the next Missouri Lieutenant Governor. Currently serving in the Missouri Senate and chairing the Appropriations Committee, Hough has used his experience and background to deliver results. As a cattleman, father, and MOFB member, Hough says he will keep rural Missouri values at the front of his mind when making decisions if elected Lieutenant Governor.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB PresidentGuest: MO Sen. Lincoln HoughProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Last Monday, the MOFB Political Action Committee (PAC) voted to endorse Andrew Bailey for a full term as Missouri’s Attorney General. Following that time, Bailey joined MOFB President Garrett Hawkins to talk about his background, history during his time as the incumbent attorney general, and his goals for the state of Missouri as he looks to the future. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB PresidentGuest: MO Attorney General Andrew BaileyProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
The passion for both agriculture and journalism were developed in Sara Wyant from a young age. Having grown up as an Iowa farm girl, she blazed her own career path, which later led to establishing a well-known news source for agriculture policy and industry updates: Agri-Pulse Communications. Listen in as Sara tells us her story and imparts her advice on remaining true to your roots.Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss upcoming episodes of Think Big, Do Good!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Sara Wyant, Owner of Agri-PulseProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
President Hawkins is our special guest host this week, interviewing Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe on this episode of Digging In. Missouri Farm Bureau’s Political Action Committee (PAC) recently endorsed Mike Kehoe for Governor. Kehoe is a first-generation farmer, and a longtime member of Missouri Farm Bureau, who understands and appreciates agriculture’s role in our state. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB PresidentGuest: Lt. Governor Mike KehoeProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
May is Beef Month! To celebrate, we sat down with MOFB member Tanner Clark, who raises cattle with his family in Douglas County. Clark shared how he got started in the beef business and gives us some insight to his current operation. He is also running for a position on the Missouri Beef Industry Council to help continue laying the groundwork for generations to come.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Tanner Clark, MOFB Member & Missouri Beef ProducerProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
It's National Teacher Appreciation Week! We all have a teacher who helped shape our lives, and within the agriculture industry, it is likely that was an ag teacher. Joining us on the podcast this week are former agriculture teacher and Missouri Teach Ag Coordinator Pam Proffitt-Rowland, as well as Tiffany Rouse Kauffman, Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor at Nixa Public Schools.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuests: Pam Proffitt-Rowland, Missouri Teach Ag Coordinator & Tiffany Rouse Kauffman, Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor at Nixa Public SchoolsProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was identified in U.S. dairy cattle for the first time in March 2024. Although a case has not been detected in Missouri, Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the implications it has on the dairy industry, and what this means for dairy producers and exhibitors moving forward.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Dr. Steve Strubberg, Missouri State VeterinarianProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
How does a small town farm boy make it to the big city? Larry Case will tell you it happens when opportunity meets preparation, in addition to a strong faith and supportive family. The former National FFA Advisor, shares his journey from Stet, Missouri, to Washington, D.C., all while making an incredible impact on his students, fellow agriculture teachers, and members of the National FFA Organization. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss upcoming episodes of Think Big, Do Good!!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Larry Case, Former National FFA AdvisorProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Megan Richner, a Missouri Farm Bureau Member, recently graduated from the American Farm Bureau's Partners in Advocacy Leadership Program (PAL). The two-year program provides participants with executive-level skills through unique opportunities to represent agriculture through the media, public, and government. Megan shares her experiences from the program on this week's podcast, and leaves a little call to action for all listeners at the end. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Megan Richner, Missouri Farm Bureau Member and AFBF PAL GraduateProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
While many farmers have already filed their taxes, its always good to keep track of changes looming in the future. Paul Neiffer, ag accounting expert and Author of FarmCPAReport.com, joins us to discuss all things taxes for the year ahead.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Paul Neiffer, Author of FarmCPAReport.comProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
The State of Missouri received $1.7 billion through the federal Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to bring broadband service to all Missourians. The goal of the BEAD State Challenge Process is to improve the Missouri Broadband Map so that the Office of Broadband Development (OBD) has the most accurate map possible to make funding decisions.BJ Tanksley, Director for the Office of Broadband Development, joins us on the podcast to provide more insight on the challenge, how the public can submit evidence, and what the challenge results could mean regarding broadband access for Missourians. The window for submitting evidence will open today, March 25, 2024, and close on April 23, 2024. For more information, visit https://ded.mo.gov/office-broadband-development/challenge.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: BJ Tanksley, Director for the Office of Broadband DevelopmentProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Happy National Ag Week! This week is full of celebrations surrounding our industry, but many will take place tomorrow, March 19, during National Ag Day. Joining us on the podcast to talk about tomorrow's festivities is Ag Day Chair Jenni Badding. For more information, visit https://www.agday.org/2024events.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Ag Day Chair Jenni Badding, John DeereProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Last week, our members engaged with legislators on the state level as part of the MOFB Legislative Briefing. Next week, our members will engage with congressional leaders in our nation's capitol during the MOFB Legislative Trip to Washington, D.C. President Garrett Hawkins joins us to highlight key pieces of both events, as well as other things to look forward to as we approach springtime.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau PresidentProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Rob Sharkey, The Shark Farmer, had a unique and challenging start to his current business venture. On this episode of "Think Big, Do Good," Rob shares his personal story about overcoming obstacles on his family operation and an important message about paying it forward for those who follow in your footsteps. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss upcoming episodes of Think Big, Do Good!!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Rob Sharkey, The Shark FarmerProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Thank a Farmer Week is quickly approaching March 3-9! We invited MOFB Director of Promotion & Education, Jennifer Poindexter, to join us and highlight a few of the things Missouri Farm Bureau is doing to recognize and celebrate the farmers and ranchers of our state during that time. For more information, visit https://mofb.org/events/.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuests: Jennifer Poindexter, MOFB Director of Promotion & EducationProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Matt Moreland, Owner of Red Barn Ranch in Harrisonville, MO, was a presenter at our recent MOFB Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference at the Lake of the Ozarks. Moreland joins us on the podcast to tell us a little about his agritourism destination, how he got started and how he has grown his business to what it is today.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuests: Matt Moreland, Owner of Red Barn RanchProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins joins us on the podcast this week to provide a rundown on the happenings at the recent American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Annual Convention, as well as upcoming events for MOFB members.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuests: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau PresidentProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Join us for a preview of the upcoming MOFB Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference with MOFB Senior Director of Field Services Eric Volmer! There are a lot of exciting things for young farmers to look forward to at this event, happening February 9-11, 2024. From informational sessions to live music to trivia, there's sure to be something for everyone! To register or learn more, visit https://mofb.org/event/2024-yfr-conference/.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuests: Eric Volmer, Missouri Farm Bureau Senior Director of Field Services / Young Farmer & Rancher ProgramProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
We are adding a new part to the Digging In podcast with our series called, "Think Big, Do Good." This series was designed with feel-good stories in mind, as we highlight those who dared to dream big without losing sight of what is important in their hearts. Former farm broadcaster Max Armstrong kicks of this new series. While traveling the world covering agricultural news, Max impacted America's heartland. Rediscover the personality and voice that endeared so many listeners. You won't want to miss this first episode of Think Big, Do Good!Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Think Big, Do Good sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuests: Max Armstrong, Former Farm BroadcasterProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Our team will be heading to Salt Lake City, Utah, this week for the 105th American Farm Bureau Convention. Joining us on the podcast are Spencer Tuma, MOFB Director of National Legislative Affairs, and Dan Engemann, MOFB Director of Regulatory Affairs, to give us a preview of the convention, the policy process and policy priorities MOFB will be presenting during the national delegate session. Also, you'll hear a quick highlight on the upcoming MOFB Legislative Trip to Washington, D.C.!Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuests: Spencer Tuma, MOFB Director of National Legislative Affairs, and Dan Engemann, MOFB Director of Regulatory AffairsProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Missouri's Legislative Session began last week on January 3 and runs through May 17, 2024. We invited Ben Travlos, MOFB Director of State and Local Legislative Affairs, on the podcast this week to discuss Missouri Farm Bureau's policy priorities during this session and give us a legislative preview for the year ahead. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Ben Travlos, MOFB Director of State and Local Legislative AffairsProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Zach Ducheneaux, USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator, encourages farmers and ranchers to apply for FSA programs, especially individuals who have previously been turned down or discouraged from participating. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Zach Ducheneaux, USDA Farm Service Agency AdministratorProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Alexis Taylor, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, joins us to talk about the agriculture trade missions USDA has scheduled for 2024. They are currently accepting applications from U.S. agriculture exporters, including rural agri-business leaders, who would like to participate.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuest: Alexis Taylor, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural AffairsProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
We have two guests on this week's episode of Digging In! AFBF Executive Vice President Joby Young, talks about the 2018 Farm Bill year-long extension. AFBF has called on Congress to finalize the 5-year bill, but questions arise on that possibility amid election year politics. Farah Ahmad, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development, encourages rural communities to apply for programs to improve broadband. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuests: Joby Young, AFBF Executive Vice President and Farah Ahmad, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural DevelopmentProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
During the 2023 Annual Meeting, Missouri Farm Bureau - in partnership with Brownfield Ag News - hosted a 2024 Missouri Gubernatorial Forum, in which four leading candidates for Governor spoke to MOFB members about their platforms and important agricultural issues.Brownfield's Carah Hart sat down with each candidate, and in this recording, you will hear from Republican gubernatorial candidate Jay Ashcroft.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Carah Hart, Brownfield Ag News Anchor/ReporterGuest: Jay AshcroftProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
During the 2023 Annual Meeting, Missouri Farm Bureau - in partnership with Brownfield Ag News - hosted a 2024 Missouri Gubernatorial Forum, in which four leading candidates for Governor spoke to MOFB members about their platforms and important agricultural issues.Brownfield's Carah Hart sat down with each candidate, and in this recording, you will hear from Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Eigel.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Carah Hart, Brownfield Ag News Anchor/ReporterGuest: Bill EigelProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
During the 2023 Annual Meeting, Missouri Farm Bureau - in partnership with Brownfield Ag News - hosted a 2024 Missouri Gubernatorial Forum, in which four leading candidates for Governor spoke to MOFB members about their platforms and important agricultural issues.Brownfield's Carah Hart sat down with each candidate, and in this recording, you will hear from Democrat gubernatorial candidate Crystal Quade.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Carah Hart, Brownfield Ag News Anchor/ReporterGuest: Crystal QuadeProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
During the 2023 Annual Meeting, Missouri Farm Bureau - in partnership with Brownfield Ag News - hosted a 2024 Missouri Gubernatorial Forum, in which four leading candidates for Governor spoke to MOFB members about their platforms and important agricultural issues.Brownfield's Carah Hart sat down with each candidate, and in this recording, you will hear from Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Kehoe.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Carah Hart, Brownfield Ag News Anchor/ReporterGuest: Mike KehoeProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Drought, decreased herd sizes, and lower yields are just a few of the obstacles Missouri farmers faced this year. Due to these challenges and more, the Rural & Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center's newly published Farm Income Outlook Report shows net farm income is expected to decrease in the next few years. However, Dr. Scott Brown, Interim Director, says the the overall outlook for agriculture is still bright. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuests: Scott Brown, Interim Director, Rural & Farm Finance Policy Analysis CenterProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Sara Wyant, Owner and Editor of Agri-Pulse, joins us again on the podcast for another Washington, D.C. update. With a new Speaker of the House selected, Sara shares some insight on what this could mean for the upcoming Farm Bill, as well as other political topics on her radar as we start to round out 2023. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuests: Sara Wyant, Owner/Editor of Agri-PulseProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
The Disney movie "The Rookie" is based upon a true story about a coach who discovers that dreams can come true at any stage of life. That coach, Jim Morris, is one of our guest speakers at the MOFB Annual Meeting! On this episode, Jim discusses how the movie came to be, what filming was like, and gives a sneak peek into his message for our upcoming event! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuests: Jim Morris, "The Rookie"Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
On October 13, the Public Service Commission (PSC) authorized the Grain Belt Express to relocate the Missouri converter station from Ralls County to Monroe County, increase transmission capacity and relocate the AC connector line (the “Tiger Connector”) from Ralls County to Monroe, Audrain, and Callaway Counties. Digging In guest Brent Haden, Founder and Partner of The Law Firm of Haden & Colbert, chatted with us on what this means for affected landowners and how PSC reform could benefit Missouri farmers and ranchers. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuests: Brent Haden, Founder and Partner of The Law Firm of Haden & Colbert. Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President, Zippy Duvall, digs in to variety of topics on this episode, ranging from Farm Bill progress to peanut production! Plus, Zippy gives us a sneak peek on the topics he plans to cover at the upcoming MOFB Annual Meeting and AFBF Annual Convention. More on MOFB's Annual Meeting can be found at https://mofb.org/event/2023-annual-meeting/. You won't want to miss this year's event!Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuests: Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation PresidentProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
There will be another vote for the Speaker of the House, today in Washington D.C. Joining us for a quick visit on this episode of Digging In is Sara Wyant, Owner and Editor of Agri-Pulse, a large online publication focused on food and farm policy. We discuss the situation up to this point, today’s vote and potential outcome, as well as what this could mean for the upcoming Farm Bill. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public AffairsGuests: Sara Wyant, Owner/Editor of Agri-PulseProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Access to affordable and effective health coverage is one of the biggest challenges facing Missouri Farm Bureau members. Anthony Kimbrough, CEO of Tennessee Farm Bureau Health Plans, joins President Hawkins on the podcast this week to discuss why additional health plan options are important for Missourians.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau PresidentGuests: Anthony Kimbrough, CEO of Tennessee Farm Bureau Health PlansProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Some conversations can be difficult to have but are necessary to properly plan for the future. Connie Haden, Founding Partner of The Law Firm of Haden & Colbert, says estate planning should happen sooner rather than later. Do you have an established plan to pass on your assets? Aren't sure where to start? Tune in to learn more on this week's episode of Digging In!Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and AdvocacyGuests: Connie Haden, J.D., The Law Firm of Haden & ColbertProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
We're continuing our Farm Bill series on the podcast this week with special guest Joel Leftwich, Kansas Farm Bureau's Chief Strategy Officer. After spending nearly two decades in Washington, D.C., Leftwich reflects on his experiences with previous Farm Bills and gives us his predictions on the potential timing and content of the upcoming Farm Bill. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and AdvocacyGuests: Joel Leftwich, Kansas Farm Bureau Chief Strategy OfficerProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. This is why the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week. Linda Emanuel, RN and Community Health Director at AgriSafe, shares stories and her insight on farm safety during this episode of Digging In. AgriSafe has educational tools and resources available for farmers and ranchers, as well as youth. You can find more at agrisafe.org or contact them at info.agrisafe.org.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and AdvocacyGuests: Linda Emanuel, RN and Agrisafe Community Health DirectorProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
What is the Green Web? You'll find out in this week's episode of Digging In as Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Regulatory Affairs, Dan Engemann, dives deeper into conversation on the Green Web and how it may affect farmers and ranchers. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guests: Dan Engemann, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Regulatory AffairsProducer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Continuing with our Farm Bill series, Congressman Mark Alford joined the podcast this week to discuss the potential timeline, his priorities and conversations he is having leading into the upcoming Farm Bill.
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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guests: Congressman Mark Alford; Spencer Tuma, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of National Legislative Affairs; Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Drought, followed by significant rain in August, cost a central Missouri farm several dozen head of cattle. The animals died after consuming grass that turned green following the rains, but retained toxicity caused by drought stress.
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Host; Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guests: Davin Althoff, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Marketing & Commodities, and Dr. John Bollinger, DVM Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Davin Althoff, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Marketing & Commodities, joined us on the podcast this week to talk about the upcoming Commodity Conference. Held August 24-25, the conference brings together Missouri Farm Bureau leadership and members, giving them the opportunity to discuss challenges and opportunities relating to the commodities grown in our state. Registration is free for those interested in attending. More information can be found at https://mofb.org/event/23commodity/.
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Host; Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guest: Davin Althoff, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Marketing & Commodities Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Mark Wolfe, Missouri State Fair director, joined the podcast to talk about the final preparations going into the 2023 Missouri State Fair. Beginning August 10, the State Fair features 11 days of fun and excitement for the entire family!
Be sure to join us on Monday, August 14, for Farm Bureau/Farm Family Day! Special discounts are available that day for Farm Bureau members, including $1 off adult gate admission and $5 off an unlimited carnival ride wristband -- all available if purchased through your local county Farm Bureau office! Also, be sure to stop by our building any time during the State Fair to visit with staff, purchase items from our store and get a refreshing cup of milk!
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Host; Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guest: Mark Wolfe, Missouri State Fair director Producer: Tyler Madsen, Missouri Farm Bureau
Dr. Bart Fischer, research assistant professor and co-director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University, joined the podcast this week to talk about his experience as the chief economist for the Committee on Agriculture in the U.S. House of Representatives and what he sees when he looks at the current progress of this year's Farm Bill construction.
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Host; Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guest: Dr. Bart Fischer, Texas A&M University Producer: Tyler Madsen, Missouri Farm Bureau
Brent Haden, founder & partner at the law firm of Haden & Colbert in Columbia, Mo., joined the podcast this week to discuss the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) and what's the latest with the Grain Belt Express and Tiger Connector projects,
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Host; Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guest: Brent Haden Producer: Tyler Madsen, Missouri Farm Bureau
In a special traveling episode of the Digging In podcast, Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins sat down with U.S. Senator Josh Hawley from the Senate recording studio to talk about key items impacting Missouri's famers & ranchers. President Hawkins and Senator Hawley discussed WOTUS, how decisions made by other state legislatures impact Missouri, and why a conversation between Senator Hawley and a family member runs through his head during any agriculture negotiation on Capitol Hill.
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Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President Guest: Senator Josh Hawley Producer: Tyler Madsen, Missouri Farm Bureau
Terri Moore and Roger Cryan from the American Farm Bureau Federation joined the podcast to talk about AFBF's 2023 Fourth of July Cookout Survey results, which gives Americans an informal look at what they can expect to pay this summer for a friends & family BBQ!
Check out MOFB President Garrett Hawkins' Commentary from June 28 that highlighted additional survey results: https://mofb.org/fourth-of-july-provides-time-to-reflect-at-2023s-halfway-mark/
Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Producer: Tyler Madsen, MOFB Communications Strategist
Andrew Walmsley, Senior Director of Government Affairs at American Farm Bureau, joined the podcast to discuss the status of the Farm Bill. Andrew and host Janet Adkison, MOFB's Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy, talked where the Farm Bill currently sits and what the next steps could be as the massive piece of legislation makes its way through Congress.
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Producer: Tyler Madsen
Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins sat down with Andrew Bailey, the 44th Attorney General of the State of Missouri, this week to discuss Waters of the United States (WOTUS). AG Bailey talked with President Hawkins about the Clean Water Act, what the recent Supreme Court "Sackett vs. EPA" decision truly means for Missouri farmers & ranchers and how a law school class taught by Erin Hawley, wife of Senator Josh Hawley, sparked his interest in this topic.
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Producer: Tyler Madsen
Paul Neiffer, CPA, joined the show once again this week to talk taxes and the farm. Paul is an Agribusiness Certified Public Accountant and business advisor specializing in income taxation, accounting services, and FSA planning related to farmers and processors.
Have questions about farm taxation? Send them to publicaffairs@mofb.com to get them answered by Paul in another episode!
Host: Janet Adkisson, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Guest: Paul Neiffer Producer: Tyler Madsen
Janet and President Hawkins dig into Missouri's ongoing Public Service Commission Reform debate. For more information on this and other Missouri Farm Bureau priority issues, visit mofb.org/state-issues/.
Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs
Guest: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President
Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
Janet is joined by Davin Althoff, Director of Marketing and Commodities, to discuss the upcoming Missouri Farm Bureau Agritourism Conference! For more information on the conference and other MOFB agritourism efforts, visit mofb.org/event/23agconf/.
Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs
Guest: Davin Althoff, MOFB Director of Marketing and Commodities
Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
Janet is joined by Spencer Tuma, Director of National Legislative Programs, to discuss the upcoming Farm Bill process in the legislature. Follow our podcast feed and commentaries this summer to learn more about the Farm Bill!Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public AffairsGuest: Spencer Tuma, MOFB Director of Legislative ProgramsProducer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
Janet is joined by Dan Engemann, Director of Regulatory Affairs, and Travis Cushman, Deputy General Counsel, Litigation and Public Policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, to discuss the SCOTUS ruling on California's Proposition 12 and its negative effect on the nation's hog industry.Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs Dan Engemann, MOFB Director of Regulatory AffairsGuest: Travis Cushman, AFBF Deputy General Counsel, Litigation and Public PolicyProducer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
President Hawkins is joined by Ben Travlos, Director of State Legislative Affairs, to review the progress made during the 2023 Missouri Legislative Session. Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB PresidentGuest: Ben Travlos, MOFB Director of State Legislative AffairsProducer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
Janet is joined by BJ Tanksley, Director for the Office of Broadband Development in the Missouri Department of Economic Development, to discuss their upcoming Connecting All Missourians 2023 Spring Outreach Tour. The tour aims to ensure all Missourians have high-quality, affordable internet access, and the skills to use it. For more information on the tour or other rural broadband initiatives through DED, visit ded2.mo.gov/connecting-all-missourians, call 573-522-6261, or email broadband@ded.mo.gov. Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public AffairsGuest: BJ Tanksley, Director for the Office of Broadband Development, MO DEDProducer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
Janet is joined this week by Scott Stone, Centralia High School Agriculture Education Teacher and FFA Advisor, to discuss how teachers impact our lives. Check out the links below to find some celebratory discounts for the teachers in your life!https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/05/05/teachers-appreciation-week-2023-ideas-companies-donate/70179499007/https://www.today.com/food/news/teacher-appreciation-week-food-deals-rcna83384Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public AffairsGuest: Scott Stone, Centralia High School Agriculture Education Teacher and FFA AdvisorProducer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
Director of Public Affairs Janet Adkison is joined by Keith Dietzschold, Missouri FFA State Advisor, to discuss last week's Missouri FFA State Convention and the many opportunities FFA offers to students.For more information on available scholarships visit missouriffa.org/scholarships-2/.Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs Guest: Keith Dietzschold, Missouri FFA State AdvisorProducer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
MOFB Director of Public Affairs, Janet Adkison, is joined by Paul Neiffer, CPA, to discuss how recent tax policy changes can affect the farm. Paul Neiffer is an Agribusiness Certified Public Accountant and business advisor specializing in income taxation,accounting services, and FSA planning related to farmers and processors. Have questions about farm taxation? Send them to publicaffairs@mofb.com to get them answered by Paul in another episode!Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public AffairsGuest: Paul Neiffer, Agribusiness CPA and primary author at FarmCPAReport.comProducer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
President Hawkins sat down with Janet Adkison, Missouri native, former RFD-TV news anchor, and new Director of Public Affairs for MOFB. Welcome to the team, Janet!Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB PresidentGuest: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public AffairsProducer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
In this mini episode of Digging In, State Legislative Affairs Coordinator Ben Travlos walks listeners through the movement of the MOFB Health Plan Legislation in the Capitol. For more information on this and other state legislative priorities, visit mofb.org/action-center/.
Two of Missouri Farm Bureau's state legislative experts, Emily LeRoy & Ben Travlos, lead a discussion about the 2023 Missouri spring session to this point and how MOFB's member-enacted policies are faring so far through the first half of session. They discuss health plans, property rights, beginning farmers, infrastructure and more!Co-Hosts: Emily LeRoy (Senior Policy Advisor) and Ben Travlos (Director of State and Local Legislative Affairs)Producer: Tyler Madsen, MOFB Communications Strategist
President Hawkins is joined by BJ Tanksley, Director of Broadband Development for the Missouri Department of Economic Development, to discuss how Missouri is leading the charge to get high-speed internet to every area of the state, and how that can benefit rural Missourians. Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB PresidentGuest: BJ Tanksley, Missouri Department of Economic Development Director of Broadband DevelopmentProducer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio Visual Specialist
Host Jennifer Poindexter, MOFB Director of Promotion and Education, is joined by Alan Lubert, Community Relations Manager for Ronald McDonald House Charities - Kansas City, to discuss Celebrate Agriculture, Thank a Farmer Week donations, and the long-time partnership between MOFB and RMHC.To learn more visit: rmhckc.org/ or mofb.org/event/thank-a-farmer-week/. Host: Jennifer Poindexter, MOFB Director of Promotion and EducationGuest: Alan Lubert, RMHC - KC Community Relations ManagerProducer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
Recorded on-site at the MOFB Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference, guest hosts Clarissa Cauthorn and Tanner Clark discuss the upcoming American Farm Bureau Fusion Conference and how to get involved in YF&R programs. Host: Clarissa Cauthorn, former MOFB YF&R Chair and newly nominated AFBF YF&R Committee MemberGuest: Tanner Clark, former MOFB YR&R Chair and outgoing AFBF YF&R Vice PresidentProducer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
Recorded on-site at the MOFB Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference, Clarissa Cauthorn and Tanner Clark discuss the upcoming AFBF YF&R Fusion Conference and how to get involved in Young Farmers and Ranchers programs. Host: Clarissa Cauthorn, former MOFB YF&R Chair and newly nominated American Farm Bureau YF&R Committee MemberGuest: Tanner Clark, former MOFB YF&R Chair and outgoing AFBF YF&R Vice PresidentProducer: Elizabeth Wyss MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
At YF&R Conference this past weekend, President Hawkins was joined by special guest Terry Holdren, CEO/General Counsel of Kansas Farm Bureau to discuss their health plan program. MOFB is working this legislative session to implement a similar program to serve our members. Have you struggled to find reliable and affordable health insurance? Share your story at mofb.org/action-center. Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB PresidentGuest: Terry Holdren, Kansas Farm Bureau CEO/General CounselProducer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
Eric Volmer, Director of Field Services, and Mariah Speiss, Young Leader Development Coordinator, are joined by Bryant Kagay, Chair of the MOFB Young Farmers and Ranchers committee, to discuss the happenings of the upcoming YF&R Conference this weekend, February 10-12, at Margaritaville Lake Resort. For more information visit mofb.com/events.Hosts: Eric Volmer, MOFB Director of Field ServicesMariah Speiss, MOFB Young Leader Development CoordinatorGuest: Bryant Kagay, MOFB Young Farmers and Ranchers ChairProducer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
President Hawkins is joined by Spencer Tuma, Director of National Legislative Affairs, to discuss the grassroots policy resolutions that MOFB took to the American Farm Bureau Federation resolutions process, federal legislative priorities, and the upcoming trip to Washington D.C.Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau PresidentGuest: Spencer Tuma, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of National Legislative AffairsProducer: Elizabeth Wyss, Missouri Farm Bureau Audio/Visual Specialist
Dan Engemann, Director of Regulatory Affairs, talks with Lucy Fletcher, Business Development Manager at AGRIServices of Brunswick, about recent river issues in Missouri.Host: Dan Engemann, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Missouri Farm BureauGuests: Lucy Fletcher, Business Development Manager, AGRIServices of BrunswickProducer: Elizabeth Wyss, Audio/Visual Specialist, Missouri Farm Bureau
President Hawkins is joined by President Pro Tem of the Missouri Senate, Caleb Rowden, to discuss the start of the Missouri Legislative Session.Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau PresidentGuests: Senator Caleb RowdenProducer: Elizabeth Wyss, Missouri Farm Bureau Audio/Visual Specialist
President Hawkins was joined by Jon Doolittle, President & CEO, Missouri Hospital Association, and Jason Beard, VP & Assistant General Counsel, Farm Bureau Health Plans, at the 108th Missouri Farm Bureau Annual Meeting to discuss the state of rural healthcare. Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau PresidentGuests: Jon Doolittle, President & CEO, Missouri Hospital AssociationJason Beard, VP & Assistant General Counsel, Farm Bureau Health PlansProducer: Elizabeth Wyss, Missouri Farm Bureau Audio/Visual Specialist
President Hawkins is joined by MOFB Director of National Legislative Affairs, Spencer Tuma, to give you the inside scoop about our upcoming Annual Meeting, December 3-6 at Margaritavill Lake Resort. For more information visit mofb.org/event/2022-annual-meeting/.
Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President Guest: Spencer Tuma, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of National Legislative Affairs Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, Missouri Farm Bureau Audio/Visual Specialist
President Hawkins is joined by former USDA Chief of Staff and White House ag advisor to President Trump, Ray Starling, to discuss his upcoming appearance at the MOFB Annual Meeting and his new book, "Farmers Versus Foodies." Check it out here https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/096011470X/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0.
AFBF Executive Vice President Joby Young joins Garrett to preview his upcoming visit to MOFB’s Annual Meeting at Margaritaville Lake Resort. Joby has a wealth of experience in ag policy in Washington DC and discusses his Georgia roots, his background working for Congress and the Trump administration, and his expectations for the upcoming Farm Bill.
MOFB President Hawkins is joined by Spencer Tuma, Director of National Legislative Affairs, and Ben Travlos, Director of State Legislative Affairs, to preview the MOFB endorsed candidates and amendment stances for the upcoming general election. For more information, visit mofb.org/pac.
MOFB is opposed to Amendment 3 on Missouri’s November ballot. On today’s episode, Scott Dieckhaus speaks to MOFB President Garrett Hawkins about the problems with the proposal. Amendment 3 would effectively legalize recreational use, sale and possession of marijuana for all people over age 21. Law enforcement and medical professionals say legalizing recreational marijuana usage would be bad for Missouri. The proposal is also overly complex and is written to benefit current medical marijuana distributors. Also, efforts like this should be statutory rather than chiseled into the state constitution. MOFB policy has long opposed the legalization of recreational marijuana, due to its negative effects on health, tendency to increase crime and correlation with increased use of other illegal drugs. Missouri Farm Bureau encourages all Missouri voters to vote NO on Amendment 3.
President Hawkins is joined by Sara Wyant, Editor-in-Chief and founder of Agri-Pulse Communications Inc., to discuss the current state of the farm economy and the upcoming mid-term election.
President Hawkins is joined by Missouri Farm Bureau endorsed candidate Eric Burlison, a current state senator from southwest Missouri and the Republican nominee for Missouri's 7th Congressional District seat. To see a complete list of MOFB endorsed candidates, visit mofb.org/pac, and don't forget to vote on November 8!
President Hawkins is joined by Missouri native Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist, to discuss all things agricultural economics as harvest begins.
Animal agriculture has been under attack in Missouri for many years. Attorney Brent Haden has been fighting back on behalf of farmers and ranchers in the courtroom and doing so successfully. In today's episode, Brent and MOFB President Garrett Hawkins discuss the background of animal ag regulations and the current state of litigation.
Bruce Mershon, Missouri Cattlemen's Association; Shawn Tiffany, Tiffany Feedyard; and Tyrel Lembke, American Foods Group, discuss the current state of the cattle production and processing market on a panel moderated by MOFB President Garrett Hawkins at the Missouri Farm Bureau 2022 Commodity Conference.
Chris DeMoss, Director of Plant Foods at MFA, Inc. discussed the upcoming costs of agricultural inputs and factors that influence the market at the Missouri Farm Bureau 2022 Commodity Conference.
Listen to our Missouri State Fair Legislative Day Press Conference, featuring MOFB President Garrett Hawkins, Governor Mike Parson, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, Congressman Billy Long, Congressman Jason Smith, and Senator Roy Blunt.
Dr. Scott Brown and Ben Brown of the University of Missouri give a livestock and grain market update at the Missouri Farm Bureau 2022 Commodity Conference.
President Hawkins is joined by Spencer Tuma, Director of National Legislative Affairs, and Ben Travlos, Director of State Legislative Affairs, to discuss MOFB's endorsed candidates in the August 2 primary election. For more information visit mofb.org/pac.
Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins was joined by Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, MOFB's endorsed candidate for US Senate. A lifelong farmer and proud Farm Bureau member, Vicky discussed her current campaign work and her passion for serving the people of Missouri.
Congressmen GT Thompson (R-PA) and Sam Graves (R-MO) held a meeting in Platte County last week to discuss their efforts to fight the Biden Administration's new push to expand the WOTUS rule. Thompson is the top Republican on the House Agriculture Committee and Graves is the same on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. They discussed their plans to combat this rule if and when they should each become Chairmen of their respective committees in January.
Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins was joined by Kalena Bruce, MOFB's endorsed candidate in the Fourth Congressional District primary. A lifelong farmer and proud Farm Bureau member, Kalena discussed her current campaign work and why she is passionate about serving the Fourth District.
President Hawkins is joined by Senator Josh Hawley to discuss the happenings of Washington D.C. and American energy policy.
Missouri Director of the Office of Broadband BJ Tanksley joins Garrett Hawkins to update us on the progress of the mission of getting broadband access to all Missourians.
President Hawkins welcomes Ben Travlos, new Director of State and Local Legislative Affairs, to discuss his history with Missouri Farm Bureau and the upcoming state legislative session.
New Director of Marketing and Commodities, Davin Althoff, joins President Hawkins to discuss the upcoming Missouri Farm Bureau Agritourism Conference. For more information, please visit mofb.org/event/agritourism-conference/.
President Hawkins and Senior Policy Advisor Emily LeRoy sat down to discuss the finished business related to MOFB's priorities from this Missouri Legislative session. For a look at the finished redistricting map, click here https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills221/maps/Map.5799H.02P.pdf
President Hawkins is joined by Senator Jason Bean to discuss MOFB's legislative priorities as we push through the last two weeks of session.
President Hawkins is joined by Travis Cushman, Senior Counsel for Public Policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, to discuss the potential effects of California's Prop 12.
President Hawkins is joined by U.S. Representative Jason Smith to discuss the implementation of common-sense tax policy in D.C.
In this episode of Digging In with Missouri Farm Bureau, President Hawkins is joined by Representative Louis Riggs to discuss the legislature's efforts to connect the last acres of Missouri with broadband.
President Hawkins is joined by Representative Mike Haffner to talk about the unfinished business in the Missouri Legislature.
This week is the Missouri Legislature's Spring Break, the unofficial midpoint of the 2022 session. MOFB Senior Advisor Emily LeRoy joins us for an update on the organization's legislative priorities.
Robert Bonnie is the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation, and has been leading USDA's efforts on "Climate Smart Agriculture." Garrett sat down with him in Washington DC to discuss how these principles will apply to Missouri farmers and ranchers.
President Hawkins is joined by USACE Kansas City District Commander Travis Rayfield and Dane Morris, Kansas City District Navigation Restoration Progam Manager, to discuss today's Missouri River Navigators meeting held at the MOFB Home Office.
Bob Petersen, Executive Director of the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City, joins Eric Bohl to talk about the exciting ag innovation happening in the KC region. Visit the Council at http://www.agbizkc.com to become a member or attend one of their upcoming events!
President Hawkins is joined by President and CEO of the Missouri Hospital Association Jon Doolittle to discuss challenges and opportunities in rural healthcare.
New MOFB Senior Policy Advisor Emily LeRoy joins President Garrett Hawkins to discuss the legislature's budget process and MOFB priorities at the state capitol.
President Hawkins is joined by our new Director of Regulatory Affairs, Dan Engemann, to discuss WOTUS. To submit a comment on WOTUS go to mofb.org/action-center. Have questions about regulatory issues or how to get involved? Email Dan at dan.engemann@mofb.org.
President Hawkins is joined by Missouri State Director of Rural Development Kyle Wilkens to discuss how they're working to get all of Missouri connected to high-speed internet and other rural community projects. Visit rd.usda.gov/mo to find out more about the services the Department of Rural Development can offer to your community.
Recorded at the American Farm Bureau Federation National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, Eric Bohl is joined by Amy Jo Estes, Bryant Kagay, and Spencer Tuma to discuss Missouri's presence at the convention and the grassroots policy process.
Missouri Senate Majority Floor Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) joins Garrett Hawkins for a preview of the 2022 legislative session. They cover a wide range of topics, including eminent domain reform, broadband investment, CRT and education reform, COVID mandates, and redistricting.
MOFB President Garrett Hawkins delivers his first Presidential address at the 2021 Missouri Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.
Governor Mike Parson delivers his remarks at the 2021 Missouri Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.
Recorded at Missouri Farm Bureau's 2021 Annual Meeting, MOFB President Garrett Hawkins moderates a panel of private and public sector experts to discuss the current supply chain disruption.
Host Eric Bohl is joined by MOFB President Garrett Hawkins to discuss the return to the Lake of the Ozarks this weekend for in-person Missouri Farm Bureau Annual Meeting!
Host Eric Bohl is joined by Scott Baker, Executive Director of Feeding Missouri, to discuss state-wide food insecurity during the holiday season.
MOFB President Garrett Hawkins sat down with Caleb Jones, CEO of the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, to discuss their recent annual meeting and other rural issues.
MOFB President Garrett Hawkins Zoomed with Ted McKinney, former Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, to discuss all things international trade and supply chain.
MOFB President Garrett Hawkins sat down with Vijay Chauhan, Lead for GlobalSTL, an initiative of BioSTL, to discuss innovations in rural healthcare.
For more information on the Rural Health Symposium, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/biostl-rural-health-symposium-virtual-broadcast-tickets-193884442587.
In the third episode in our climate change series, hear the second half of President Hawkins's conversation with carbon credit expert Dave Miller (Miller Consulting Services LLC) on the current state of agricultural carbon credit programs.
In the second episode in our climate change series, MOFB President Garrett Hawkins is joined by carbon credit expert Dave Miller (Miller Consulting Services LLC) to discuss the history of agriculture-related carbon credit programs. Tune in next week to hear the second part of our discussion with Dave Miller on upcoming changes related to carbon credit programs in the new administration.
Eric Bohl was joined by special guest Tanner Clark, MOFB Young Farmers and Ranchers member and American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee Member, to discuss the upcoming Southwest YF&R Shindig and Foundation for Agriculture Tractor Cruise. Listen to learn more or visit mofb.org/events.
Host Eric Bohl is joined by Jennifer Poindexter, Director of Promotion and Education, to discuss the upcoming National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 19-25. For more information visit necasag.org/nationalfarmsafetyandhealthweek/ and mofb.org/education.
In a companion episode to our recent commentary, MOFB President Garrett Hawkins is joined by Ray Massey, Extension Professor of Agriculture and Applied Economics at the University of Missouri to discuss agriculture's role in the climate change discussion.
To read the companion commentary visit https://mofb.org/are-we-the-problem/
Our special guest host, Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins, sat down with Dave Ross, Former Assistant Administrator of the Office of Water at the EPA, and Anna Wildeman, Former Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Office of Water at the EPA, to discuss their authorship of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and upcoming changes to water rules under the Biden Administration.
The Missouri Congressional Delegation and Governor Mike Parson joined members in the Farm Bureau building at the Missouri State Fair to make remarks about broadband, the death tax, and other issues that affect rural Missourians.
Eric is joined by Jill Fansler, Director of the Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, and Meredith Lange, Northwest Regional Coordinator, to discuss the upcoming Missouri State Fair. Join us in the air conditioned Missouri Farm Bureau building for ice cold 25 cent milk and activities, August 12-22!
Eric Bohl and Spencer Tuma discuss the happenings and legislative updates from the AFBF Council of Presidents conference in Washington D.C. last week.
First-time podcast guest Gail Metz, Director of Administrative Services, sat down with Eric Bohl to discuss Missouri Farm Bureau's United Way Pacesetter Campaign and the best ride at Disney.
Eric Volmer, Senior Director of Field Services and the Young Farmer & Rancher Program, joined Eric Bohl to discuss the upcoming Young Farmers and Ranchers regional events. For more information and to register for your regional event visit https://mofb.org/events/
Eric sat down with Kelly Smith, Senior Director of Marketing and Commodities, to discuss the upcoming MOFB Agritourism Conference, July 25-27 in Rolla. For more information, visit https://mofb.org/event/agritourism-conference/.
President Hawkins sat down with BJ Tanksley, Director of State Legislative Affairs, to discuss the wins and losses at the end of the Missouri legislative session.
Eric sat down with BJ Tanksley, Director of State Legislative Affairs, to discuss the home stretch of the Missouri Legislative session and what MOFB priorities might make it across the finish line this week.
In Session 7 of our Virtual Legislative Briefing Series, we welcome Senator Roy Blunt as our special guest.
Eric sat down with BJ Tanksley to discuss a longtime issue in Missouri: Eminent Domain. Join us at a rally to protect your property rights tomorrow at the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda! For more information, visit: https://mofb.org/MOFB/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/HB-527-CAPITOL-RALLY-FLYER.revised-04212021-scaled.jpg
If you can't join us in person? Let your Senator know you support SB 508 and HB 527 visiting https://mofb.org/action-center/?vvsrc=%2Fcampaigns%2F84082%2Frespond
In Session 6 of our Virtual Legislative Briefing Series, we welcome special guest Congressman Jason Smith to discuss his Death Tax Repeal Act.
Tell us your story about dealing with the Death Tax at https://mofb.org/action-center/!
Spencer sat down (in person!) with Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer after his Missouri Farm Bureau Coffee with Congress event to discuss recent legislation.
In Session 5 of our Virtual Legislative Briefing Series, we welcome special guests Senator Mike Bernskoetter, Chair of the Missouri Senate Agriculture Committee, and Representative Don Rone, Chair of the Missouri House Agriculture Committee!
In Session 4 of our Virtual Legislative Briefing Series, we are updating our members on recent developments in state and federal ag policy.
Eric sat down with BJ Tanksley, Director of State Legislative Affairs, to discuss the behind-the-scenes workings of the last week of session before half-time (legislative spring break).
Eric sat down with MOFB President Garrett Hawkins to unpack our legislative priorities and happenings.
In this episode of our Virtual Legislative Briefing Series, we welcome special guests Jeremy Mosley, acting State Executive Director for USDA-Missouri Farm Service Agency; Scott Edwards, State Conservationist for USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service; and State Rep. David Gregory, who will discuss his call for an investigation into beef markets.
This week is National FFA Week, so Spencer sat down with National FFA Central Region Vice President and Missouri native Paxton Dahmer to discuss their FFA experiences.
Eric, Spencer, and BJ unpack all the things happening in D.C. and Jefferson City and then go down a rabbit hole about their favorite trash TV shows.
In this session of our Virtual Legislative Briefing Series, we welcome special guests Governor Mike Parson and Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn!
Questions about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)? MOFB is teaming up with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to answer them for farmers and ranchers.
Missouri Farm Bureau’s 2021 Legislative Briefing will be a series of virtual sessions throughout the spring. In our first session, MOFB’s legislative team is giving updates on the issues they’re working on at the national and state level.
This week Eric was joined by Spencer and BJ to discuss the outcome of the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual resolutions process and took guesses on who would go head to head in the Superbowl next month.
Eric sat down with Clarissa Cauthorn, President of Audrian County Farm Bureau and former Missouri YF&R Committee Chair, right after she placed second in the nation at the American Farm Bureau Federation Discussion Meet. We're proud to have Clarissa represent Missouri so well on a national scale!
Eric and BJ discuss the upcoming Missouri legislative session, Missouri Farm Bureau's priorities to advocate for rural Missouri, and how their Christmas presents show their age.
Eric Bohl sat down with newly elected Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins to discuss his history with the organization and plans for the future in his new role.
Dan Cassidy sat down with President Blake Hurst during his last week on the job to talk about his favorite memories as President of Missouri Farm Bureau over the last 10 years. We'll miss you, Blake!
MOFB podcast producer Elizabeth Wyss spoke with Doug Sikes of Acclaim Press about the upcoming second volume of Missouri's Century Farms book. To learn more, order a copy, or submit your Century Farm story visit https://www.acclaimpress.com/books/missouris-century-farms-vol-ii/.
MOFB-endorsed candidates and issues batted 1.000 in yesterday's election! Thank you for all of the grassroots support!
In the final episode of our legislator series, Spencer spoke to Congressman Billy Long about his journey to the legislature, his district, and the best flavor of barbeque sauce.
YES on 3 update, plus a rundown of the rest of the ballot. Go to mofb.org/farm-pac/ for a full list of endorsed candidates and Friend of Agriculture awardees!
Spencer spoke with Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer about rural policy, his journey to the legislature, and his first car.
In the thrilling sequel to our first #Yeson3 podcast, Spencer, Eric, and BJ discuss the dark money funding the opposition to Amendment 3, the effects on Missouri if it is voted down, and Halloween candy.
In this episode of our legislator series, Spencer spoke with Senator Josh Hawley about his journey to the senate, legislating in the time of COVID-19, and the best food in Missouri.
Spencer called Congressman Sam Graves to discuss agricultural policy, flooding protection, and the best thing he can cook on this episode in our legislator series.
Spencer sat down with Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler to discuss rural broadband, healthcare, and the Olympics in this episode of our legislator series.
In our second legislator feature, Spencer sat down with Senator Roy Blunt to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on lawmaking, agriculture and rural issues, and pumpkin spice.
In the first episode of our legislator series, Spencer and BJ sat down with Jason Smith on his farm tour of Missouri's 8th Congressional District to discuss agriculture, rural health care, broadband, and presidential ice cream.
Summer intern Emily Brune takes a turn in the host's chair to interview Chloe Momphard, a 2020 Missouri Farm Bureau Ambassador and the current Missouri State Fair queen, about animal sciences and advocacy.
Henry Olsen, Washington Post columnist and Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center
For more information or to view the full session and slides, please visit MOFB.org/event/commodity.
For more information or to view the full session and slides, please visit MOFB.org/event/commodity.
For more information or to view the full session and slides, please visit MOFB.org/event/commodity.
For more information or to view the full session and slides, please visit MOFB.org/event/commodity.
Our summer intern Maddie takes a turn in the host chair to talk with BJ and Spencer about last night's primary election results and the potential federal stimulus bill.
Eric, Spencer, and BJ discuss the latest developments with Broadband, Meat Processors, Trade, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), and the MO Legislature Special Session. At the end, they reveal who they will be supporting as our next President!
Eric and Spencer discuss the new trade agreement covering the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, plus developments with the Missouri State Fair and their favorite Fourth of July traditions.
After months of quarantine, Eric and Spencer are back together in person! They discuss this year's Policy Development Questionnaire, which for the first time will be available online as well as in the Summer 2020 Show Me MOFB Magazine.
COVID-19 has upended the best-laid plans, including the MOFB policy development process. Eric and Spencer discuss the changes for 2020 and the hottest topics for this year's policy book.
USDA has begun implementing the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, or CFAP, to help farmers weather the current storm. We hosted a telephone town hall with USDA officials to get details for our members.
Get more information at https://mofb.org/cfap.
To skip to a particular topic, here are the timestamps of each question asked during the event.
11:00 – Cattle payments – How are payments figured when you sold some before and some after the cutoff date? 13:45 – Grain payments – Same issue 17:00 – Will these payments run out? 19:00 – Dairy – is dumped milk compensated for? 20:30 – Is corn in the bin I’m planning to feed to animals covered? 22:45 – Conservation rules – do you have to be in compliance to qualify? 23:45 – Payment limits – how does business entity structure affect them? 26:45 – Soybean payments – what are the rates? 28:00 – Dairy cattle culled or sold for beef – how are they treated? 28:30 – Beef cattle – how are weight limits used? 29:15 – Applications – same application for everything? 30:45 – Payment limits – how are sole proprietorships treated with married couples? 31:45 – Dairy cows – how are slaughtered cows treated? 32:15 – Grain and silage for feed – how are they treated? 33:00 – Cattle born since January 15 – how are they treated? 33:45 – Corn sold to a feeder, all priced but not all delivered – how is this treated? 34:45 – Honey bees – are they covered? 36:00 – Poultry producers – how are contract producers treated?
The strange 2020 session of the Missouri Legislature recently wrapped up, and the USDA announced how it will be paying out Coronavirus relief funds. Eric, Spencer, and BJ discussed these issues on a Facebook Live edition of Digging In, and they got into the debate about livestock pricing and market manipulation.
MOFB Vice President Todd Hays talks about how recent slowdowns and closures of pork processing facilities are impacting farmers and what they're doing to overcome the problems.
Governor Parson has lifted his order requiring businesses to close and limiting citizens’ activity. State Representative Hannah Kelly (R-Norwood) joins us to discuss what this will mean for rural Missouri, plus updates us on what to expect from the budget discussions in the Capitol.
Eric, Spencer, and BJ discuss USDA's farmer relief efforts, Missouri Broadband grants, and all the latest developments in DC and Jefferson City.
Coronavirus has upended the labor market and sent millions of young adults home from school. Kevin Johansen and the AgButler team have put together a resource to help connect students looking for work with farmers in need.
Missouri Hospital Association CEO Herb Kuhn joins the program to discuss the challenges rural hospitals face in handling the COVID-19 pandemic.
MOFB hosted a Telephone Town Hall to update farmers and rural residents about how the COVID-19 situation may affect them. Special guests were Dr. Randall Williams, Director of the MO Dept. of Health and Senior Services; Chris Chinn, Director of the MO Dept. of Agriculture; and Ernie Verslues, President and CEO of MFA, Incorporated.
Congress is passing a $2.2 trillion relief package - what's in it for Ag? Eric Bohl, BJ Tanksley, and Spencer Tuma discuss on Digging In with Missouri Farm Bureau.
Recent events are wreaking havoc with agricultural markets, and we are only at the beginning. Add to this the challenges farmers and ranchers have already been going through over the past few years and you have the real possibility of mental strain. We talked with Jason Medows, a Missouri pharmacist, rancher, and mental health advocate about the struggles farmers are facing and what they can do to stay in good mental shape.
COVID-19 has forced our team to practice social distancing, but they still have plenty of insight into how this crisis is affecting ag. They discuss the impact on eminent domain reform, the federal government's response, and potential silver linings amidst the pandemic.
Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri Levee & Drainage District Association, the Coalition to Protect the Missouri River, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and the Missouri Department of Agriculture hosted four meetings around the state to get information to farmers about the current status of flood prevention efforts. Presenters from the Corps of Engineers, USDA, and state agencies gave great information to attendees, and we're sharing the information with you on this week's podcast. For more information and videos, visit mofb.org/floodready.
Transcript and presentations available at: https://mofb.org/flood-ready-presentations
Eric Bohl and BJ Tanksley get up to date on where we are after two months of state legislative session.
MOFB President Blake Hurst moderated a panel of rural broadband experts at our annual Legislative Briefing. The panel participants included Tim Arbeiter, Missouri Director of Broadband, and Janie Dunning, Missouri Farm Bureau consultant on broadband issues.
Eric Bohl, BJ Tanksley, and Spencer Tuma discuss the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, the Iowa Caucuses, the State of the Union address, the Impeachment vote, Trade, Property Rights, Redistricting, Missouri-Made Biofuels, Feral Hogs, and all things political.
The American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention just wrapped up in Austin. Eric Bohl talked with Blake Hurst to go over changes to AFBF policy that will affect Missouri farmers, plus an update on trade deals with China, Canada, and Mexico, and the announcement of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule.
Eric Bohl and BJ Tanksley preview MOFB's priorities in this year's legislative session, kicking off this week. Topics include property rights, broadband internet, rural healthcare, initiative petition reform, and much more.
Eric Bohl talks with new Director of Promotion and Education, Jennifer Poindexter, about her background and what she has planned for her new role.
MOFB President Blake Hurst moderated our annual expert panel at Annual Meeting. Four national experts discussed how emerging trends will change farming in the coming years. Panelists were Dr. Jayson Lusk, Professor at Purdue University; Dr. John Newton, Chief Economist at American Farm Bureau Federation; Mace Thornton, VP of Communications and Marketing for the United Soybean Board; and Joanne Ragalie, Project Manager at U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance.
Eric Bohl, Spencer Tuma, and BJ Tanksley discuss the breaking news on USMCA and China trade, plus wrap up MOFB Annual Meeting and discuss the policies that members adopted on feral hogs, dairy, biodiesel, rural healthcare, broadband, and more.
Eric Bohl previews the MOFB 2019 Annual Meeting with Chief Administrative Officer Dan Cassidy. Begins Saturday night, 12/7/19, at Margaritaville Lake Resort (formerly Tan-Tar-A) at the Lake of the Ozarks!
Eric Bohl talks with Tim Arbeiter, Director of Broadband Development for the State of Missouri, about efforts to bring rural broadband to all corners of Missouri.
Eric and Spencer discuss the latest rumors about the USMCA, a potential trade deal with China, and waivers to the Renewable Fuel Standard
"The Missouri Farm Bureau Resolutions process is in full swing. Eric Bohl and Missouri Farm Bureau Vice President Todd Hays discuss the October Resolutions meeting and next steps in the policy development process."
Impeachment drama threatens to drown out progress on Trade; Eric Bohl and Spencer Tuma discuss how it will affect deals with China, Japan, Mexico and Canada.
MOFB Chief Administrative Officer Dan Cassidy and special guest former Congressman Kenny Hulshof discuss the Show-Me State Food, Beverage and Forest Product Manufacturing Initiative and the outlook for Missouri sports this season.
Eric Bohl and Spencer Tuma tell the backstory of the new hit single, "USMCA" by The Farming People, plus discussion of trade issues with Japan and China and some Missouri Congressional activities.
Governor Mike Parson, Senator Roy Blunt, Congressman Jason Smith, and Congressman Billy Long talk flooding and Ag policy at the 2019 Missouri State Fair.
Eric Bohl talks with Lacey (Griesbaum) Miller about her father, Ralph Griesbaum, and the tractor rollover accident that took his life. They discuss the need to retrofit tractors with Roll Over Protection Structures (ROPS) and the new safety display in the MOFB building at the Missouri State Fair.
Eric Bohl and Spencer Tuma return from a summer break to discuss trade and the Missouri State Fair.
Eric Bohl, Spencer Tuma, and BJ Tanksley talk Trade, Feral Hogs, and the Governor's new task force on food manufacturing. Plus, Spencer's big 4th of July plans!
Eric Bohl and Spencer Tuma analyze the frontrunners in the Democrat Presidential Primary based on their Agriculture policy positions; They also discuss USDA's announcement allowing earlier harvest of cover crops in 2019.
Vice President Todd Hays joins Eric Bohl and Spencer Tuma to discuss the Missouri Farm Bureau policy development process following the 2019 MOFB open hearing. BONUS: Chickaletta!
To learn more about Missouri Farm Bureau's policy development process, https://mofb.org/policy-development
Eric Bohl and Spencer Tuma discuss how the Disaster Aid package that President Trump signed into law this week will help Missouri farmers and Tuesday’s telephone town hall that will help farmers make planting decisions.
Eric Bohl and Spencer Tuma give a quick trade update this week, covering Market Facilitation Program (Trade Aid) developments, China's rumored cessation of grain purchases, and the Disaster Relief bill in Congress.
Spencer Tuma and BJ Tanksley join Eric Bohl for an update on trade policy, compensation payments, disaster programs, disaster declarations, county health ordinance legislation, transportation funding, wind and solar farm taxation, and the main items that did not make it across the finish line of the 2019 Missouri legislature’s session.
With just a week left of Missouri's legislative session, Eric Bohl and BJ Tanksley update you on the status of MOFB’s priority issues.
Eric Bohl and BJ Tanksley discuss the Missouri Senate’s passage of SB 391, requiring science-based animal agriculture regulations; the progress of HB 1062, limiting eminent domain abuse; Transportation bonding negotiations; and a bill to improve funding for the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s programs.
Spencer Tuma and Eric Bohl bring us up to date on developments with the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), trade negotiations with Japan and China, Flood recovery and prevention efforts, and the MOASK Industry Recognized Credential program.
Governor Parson was joined by MOFB President Blake Hurst, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, MDA Director Chris Chinn, and several other leaders for a roundtable to update Missourians on flood recovery efforts and find solutions to prevent future floods from happening. This week on Digging In we are bringing you these leaders' comments from the roundtable in Orrick, Missouri on Thursday, April 18.
This week, Eric Bohl and BJ Tanksley update you on the status of MOFB's priority issues in the state legislature. They cover Wind Farm Taxation, Initiative Petition Reform, Redistricting Reform, PDMP opioid addiction prevention legislation, Broadband funding, Transportation funding, Property Rights/Eminent Domain reform for projects like the Grain Belt Express, and the Animal Agriculture county health ordinance bill.
During our #MOFBinDC legislative trip, we sat down with American Farm Bureau Federation staff Don Parrish (AFBF Senior Director, Regulatory Relations) and Veronica Nigh (AFBF Economist) to discuss two important issues affecting our members: the new Clean Water Rule and trade.
On this special edition of Digging In with Missouri Farm Bureau, MOFB President Blake Hurst sits down with Missouri Senator Josh Hawley to discuss Senator Hawley's transition to Washington DC and some current issues that are important to our members. Eric Bohl and Spencer Tuma also recap last week's MOFB Washington DC trip.
Eric Bohl and Spencer Tuma update the Chinese trade situation, Andrew Wheeler's confirmation as EPA Administrator, Scott Gottlieb's resignation as FDA Administrator, a roadmap for regulation of fake meat, and the upcoming MOFB Washington DC trip.
Eric Bohl, Leslie Holloway, and Spencer Tuma go over the proposed replacement to WOTUS, the Clean Water Rule. Seeing progress on talks with China, Trump postpones raising tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods. New study shows Missouri food manufacturing could increase more than 50% in 8 years, adding $25 billion in economic activity and over 70,000 jobs to the state.
Eric Bohl, Spencer Tuma, and BJ Tanksley review MOFB's Legislative Briefing and Day at the Capitol, plus the latest on China trade talks, the Clean Water Rule, PDMP bill, and Missouri legislature priorities.
MOFB President Blake Hurst joins Eric to talk about why rural road infrastructure has become so important to agriculture, and Spencer Tuma recaps President Trump's State of the Union address and discusses the portions that related to agriculture and rural America.
The government shutdown ended after 35 days - what does this mean for Missouri farmers? How has this affected the MOFB Fly-In to DC? Will the government shut down again on February 15? How many chicken wings will be eaten during this weekend's "big game"? Eric and Spencer discuss on this week's Digging In.
On this episode of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we talk with BJ Tanksley Director of State Legislative Programs about the issues he is working on over at the state capitol.
This week Eric and Spencer recap President Trump’s speech to the 100th Annual AFBF Convention in New Orleans. They also discuss insights gained from the convention about infrastructure, hog farm nuisance lawsuits, and more.
On this episode of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we are coming at you from Tan Tar A where the Governor's 48th Conference on Agriculture is being held. We are joined by BJ Tanksley our Director of State Legislative Programs and Spencer Tuma our Director of National Legislative Programs. We talk with BJ about the new legislative class being sworn in at the Missouri capital and we talk with Spencer about the government shutdown on the national level.
On this inaugural 2019 episode of Digging In with Missouri Farm Bureau, Spencer Tuma joins us to discuss the current ag policy landscape and how it pertains to the government shutdown.
On this episode of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we talk with Director of National Legislative Programs Spencer Tuma. Spencer fills us in on the new Farm Bill, the Market Facilitation Program, and the new Clean Water Rule.
On this episode of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we talk with Director of National Legislative Programs Spencer Tuma. Spencer walks us through parts of the new Farm Bill and discusses the EPA's new clean water rule.
On this special edition episode of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we are bringing you the Missourians Making A Difference panel from our 104th annual meeting. On the panel Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst was joined by Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce, USDA Secretary Senior Advisor Brian Klippenstein, and Ken Johnson Senior Vice President, Broadband Programs NRTC; Former Administrator, USDA Rural Utilities Service.
On this week's episode of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we talk with Missouri Farm Bureau Chief Administrative Officer Dan Cassidy about what to expect at this year's Annual Meeting. Dan gives us the rundown on this year's schedule and shares some memories from previous Annual meetings.
On this week's episode of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we talk with Director of National Legislative Affairs Spencer Tuma and Director of State Legislative Affairs BJ Tanksley. They walk us through the out come of Missouri's recent midterm election, and share their insights into what these results will mean for the future of the state.
On this week's episode of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we talk with Director of National Legislative Affairs Spencer Tuma. Spencer and Eric address some of the questions that we have been getting regarding U.S. Senate candidate Josh Hawley. Tomorrow is election day so make sure to take a listen to this and get out there and vote!
On this special edition of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In, we discuss Amendment 1, or, as the proponents of the measure call it, Clean Missouri. We sit down with Director of State Legislative Affairs BJ Tanksley and talk through some of the common questions that we have received regarding this controversial amendment.
On this special edition of Digging In, Eric Bohl and B.J. Tanksley tackle these questions on Proposition D: 1. Why is the money going to the highway patrol? 2. Won’t politicians just divert the money for other things? 3. MODOT hasn’t used their money wisely before why would they now? 4. We pay enough taxes already, why should we vote for more? 5. How will this benefit rural roads?
On this special edition of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we talk with Director of State Legislative Affairs BJ Tanksley about the upcoming midterm election. We go over the candidates, constitutional amendments, and propositions that Missouri voters will see on the November 6th ballot.
On this special edition of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we discuss Missouri's controversial Proposition 1. We speak with Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst and former U.S. Senator Jim Talent about why Proposition 1, or Clean Missouri, is bad for the state.
On this special edition of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we discuss Proposition D, which will be on the ballot November 6th. We talk with Dan Kleinsorge from safermo.com and learn why Prop D is so important for Missourians.
On this week's episode of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we talk with Director of National Legislative Affairs Spencer Tuma. Spencer gives us an update on the farm bill as well as the trade negotiations between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We also shed some light on the policy development process here at Missouri Farm Bureau.
U.S. Senate candidate Josh Hawley discusses his rural background, his reaction to the confirmation hearings of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s handling of trade issues, the importance of healthcare access and coverage for preexisting conditions, rural broadband needs in Missouri and regulatory reform.
On this week's episode of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we talk with Director of National Legislative Affairs Spencer Tuma. Spencer gives us an update on what has been happening with the farm bill and the current trade situation. We also discuss some relatively new Missouri legislation regarding "fake meat".
On this week's episode of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we talk with Director of National Legislative Affairs Spencer Tuma. Spencer gives us an update on what has been happening with the farm bill and the current trade situation.
On this week's episode of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we talk with the CEO and Executive Director of the Missouri Soybean Association Gary Wheeler. We talk with Gary about the recent developments in trade, how farmers can be more involved, and their new building being built in Jeffersn City.
On this week's episode of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we talk with Director of National Legislative Affairs Spencer Tuma. Spencer gives us an update on what has been happening in the world of trade policy and legislative affairs. We also talk about Missouri Farm Bureau's recent PAC endorsements and our straw poll that took place at the Missouri State Fair.
On this weeks episode of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we take you to Sedalia for the 2018 Missouri State Fair. Join us as we talk with Missouri's Director for the Department Agriculture of Chris Chinn, Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst, the Drive to Feed Kids' Dr. Alan Wessler as well as State FFA President Paxton Dahmer.
On this weeks episode of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we talk with Director or National Legislative Affairs Spencer Tuma. Spencer covers topics ranging from trade and tariffs to the Missouri State Fair.
This week on Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In the interns are taking over the podcast. Join us as we talk with public affairs intern Katie Imhof, legislative interns Grace Vehige and Ben Travlos, and field services intern Mariah Forck. We discuss some current agriculture related issues in the state of Missouri and also what they have been working on over the summer.
On this week's edition of Missouri Farm Bureau's Digging In we talk with Director of State Legislative Programs BJ Tanksley. BJ navigates us through a deep dive of Missouri's august election including hotly contested races as well as several important ballot initiatives.
On this week's Digging In, Eric Bohl, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy, is joined by Spencer Tuma, MOFB Director of National Legislative Affairs. They talk Farm Bill and Trade and also discuss some upcoming events.
On this week's Digging In, Eric Bohl, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy, sits down with BJ Tanksley, MOFB Director of State Legislative Affairs, and Spencer Tuma, MOFB Director of National Legislative Affairs, to discuss current issues affecting Missouri Farm Bureau members.
Chris Chinn, Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, updates us on the drought, Missouri River flooding, Dicamba incidents, working with Governor Parson, and the upcoming Missouri State Fair.
On this week's Digging In, Eric Bohl, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy, is joined by Spencer Tuma, MOFB Director of National Legislative Affairs, and Jill Fansler, Director of the MOFB Foundation for Agriculture.
On this week's Digging In, Eric Bohl, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy, talks with BJ Tanksley, MOFB Director of State Legislative Affairs, and Spencer Tuma, MOFB Director of National Legislative Affairs, about current issues affecting Missouri Farm Bureau members.
On this week's Digging In, Eric Bohl, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy, talks with BJ Tanksley, MOFB Director of State Legislative Affairs, and Spencer Tuma, MOFB Director of National Legislative Affairs, about current issues affecting Missouri Farm Bureau members.
On this week's Digging In, Spencer Tuma, MOFB National Legislative Affairs Director, gives a brief update on the Farm Bill and then discusses the highlights from the Missouri Legislative Session with BJ Tanksley, MOFB State Legislative Affairs Director.
On this week's Digging In, Spencer Tuma, MOFB National Legislative Affairs Director, sits down with BJ Tanksley, MOFB State Legislative Affairs Director, and Leslie Holloway, MOFB Regulatory Affairs Director, to discuss current issues affecting Missouri Farm Bureau members.
On this week's Digging In, Eric Bohl discusses the current issues affecting our MOFB members with BJ Tanksley, MOFB State Legislative Affairs Director; Spencer Tuma, MOFB National Legislative Affairs Director; and Kelly Smith, Marketing and Commodities Director.
On this week's Digging In, Eric Bohl is joined by MOFB's legislative team to discuss current issues that affect Missouri Farm Bureau members.
On this week's Digging In, Eric Bohl is joined by MOFB's legislative team to discuss current issues that affect Missouri Farm Bureau members.
Eric discusses the current state of the Farm Bill with MOFB National Legislative Affairs Director Spencer Tuma
On this week's Digging In, Eric Bohl is joined by MFB's legislative team to discuss current issues that affect Missouri Farm Bureau members.
Dan Cassidy, MOFB Chief Administrative Officer, speaks with MOFB President Blake Hurst about the effects of the Chinese tariff situation on Missouri agriculture.
On this week's Digging In, Eric Bohl is joined by MFB's legislative team to discuss current issues that affect Missouri Farm Bureau members.
On this week's Digging In, Eric Bohl has returned from Washington, D.C. and is joined by MFB's legislative team to discuss current issues that affect Missouri Farm Bureau members.
During the annual Missouri Farm Bureau Fly-In to Washington, D.C., Eric spoke with Neomi Rao, the administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs; MFB Ambassadors Charlie Ebbesmeyer and Jacqueline Janorschke; and Spencer Tuma, MFB National Legislative Affairs Director.
The MOFB legislative team discuss current issues affecting Missouri Farm Bureau members.
On this week's Digging In, Eric Bohl is joined by MFB's legislative team to discuss current issues that affect Missouri Farm Bureau members.
On this week's Digging In, Eric Bohl is joined by MFB's legislative team to discuss current issues that affect Missouri Farm Bureau members.
Eric Volmer, Director of MFB Field Services, joins Eric to discuss the 2018 Young Farmer & Rancher Conference.
On this week's Digging In, Eric Bohl is joined by MFB's legislative team to discuss current issues that affect Missouri Farm Bureau members. He also sits down with Garrett Hawkins, Deputy Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, to discuss Garrett's first year on the job.
On this week's Digging In, Eric Bohl is joined by MFB's legislative team to discuss current issues that affect Missouri Farm Bureau members.
On this week's Digging In, Eric Bohl is joined by MFB's legislative team to discuss current issues that affect Missouri Farm Bureau members.
On this week's Digging In, Eric Bohl is joined by MFB's legislative team to discuss current issues that affect Missouri Farm Bureau members.
Chris Chinn, Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, takes a look back at her first year at the department.
U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, current ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, sits down with Eric to discuss the future of the Farm Bill.
Christopher Giancarlo, Chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, joins Eric Bohl at the MOFB Annual Meeting to discuss the agency's role in regulating the Ag futures markets.
Beverly Hallberg, Fox News and CNN contributor, sits down with Eric to discuss the future of communication and media.
U.S. Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler joins Eric to discuss her history with Missouri agriculture and the upcoming Farm Bill.
Dan Cassidy, MFB Chief Administrative Officer, joins Eric to discuss the upcoming Missouri Farm Bureau Annual Meeting at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Eric Volmer, MFB Field Services / Young Farmer & Rancher Program Director, sits down with Eric to discuss Farm Bureau member benefits.
American Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Chair and CPA Kalena Bruce Joins Eric to discuss the details of the newly released tax reform bill.
Leslie Holloway, MFB Director of Regulatory Affairs, sits down with Eric to discuss the concerns many Missouri landowners have with the proposed Rock Island Trail.