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North American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsJaime Jerrels on Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s First-Ever Statewide Mental Health ReportSeason 5: Episode 212 In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak is joined by Jaime Jerrels, Senior Director of Policy and Outreach at the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, to discuss one of the most powerful and overlooked challenges in agriculture today: farmer mental health. Florida Farm Bureau, in partnership with UF/IFAS and the Mind Your Melon Foundation, has released its first-ever statewide mental health report—and the findings are deeply personal, alarming, and a call to action.Jaime brings more than just her professional insights to the conversation. Raised on a peanut and cat...2025-08-0130 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsNorth American Ag’s Chrissy Wozniak Featured on the Ag Sales Professionals PodcastSeason 5: Episode 209This special episode of the Ag Sales Professionals Podcast is being featured on North American Ag as Chrissy Wozniak was recently invited by host Greg Martinelli to join him for a conversation about ag marketing, media, and the rapidly evolving world of ag technology. We're excited to offer this episode to our listeners, as Chrissy shares her perspective on how to effectively communicate in the ag space, the importance of cutting through buzzwords, and what producers really want from the companies that serve them. From her work with North American Ag to her...2025-05-1048 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsThe Missing Link in Farm Profitability – with Brenda HeymerSeason 5: Episode 208In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Brenda Heymer, owner of Heymer Management Accounting in Amarillo, Texas. With a deep-rooted background in agriculture and over three decades of accounting experience, Brenda shares her passion for helping producers move beyond traditional, tax-based accounting to embrace management accounting rooted in accrual principles. Through a thoughtful and in-depth conversation, Brenda explains how aligning production data with financials gives producers a more accurate view of their cost of production and overall business performance.Chrissy and Brenda discuss the critical need for...2025-04-1726 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsOstrich Antibodies & Avian Flu: Is Science Being Ignored?Season 5: Episode 207In this North American Ag Spotlight podcast episode, host Chrissy Wozniak interviews Katie Pasitney from Universal Ostrich, a family-owned ostrich farm in British Columbia, Canada. The farm, which has been raising ostriches for 35 years, is facing a crisis due to a government order to cull over 400 ostriches amid an avian flu outbreak, despite most birds showing resistance and antibodies to the virus.Katie explains that the farm has shifted focus in recent years to groundbreaking antibody research in collaboration with Kyoto Prefectural University in Japan. They inoculate ostriches with antigens to produce robust...2025-04-0246 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsBehind the Scenes: How the American Royal is Supporting Young ExhibitorsSeason 5: Episode 205In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak welcomes back Matt Durian, Livestock Manager at the American Royal, to discuss the highly anticipated 2025 American Royal Spring Youth Livestock Show. The American Royal, a Kansas City tradition since 1899, has long been committed to championing food and agriculture. After celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2024, the organization is excited to bring back the Spring Youth Livestock Show for a second year, offering young exhibitors another opportunity to showcase their skills.Taking place from March 28-30, 2025, this year’s show comes with an exciting addition—$3,000 in p...2025-03-0519 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsMindy Patterson & Chrissy Wozniak give their Top 3 Best & Worst Trump PicksIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight podcast Chrissy Wozniak welcomes back Mindy Patterson, president and co-founder of The Cavalry Group and an unwavering advocate for agriculture. Mindy shares her perspective on the aftermath of the November election, discussing key government picks and their potential impact on agriculture, private property rights, and American livelihoods.Key Topics Covered:The Importance of Legislative Awareness: Mindy emphasizes how legislation at the local, state, and federal levels can significantly affect farmers, ranchers, and business owners, urging the agricultural community to stay vigilant and involved.The Sustains Act and Its Implications...2024-12-1152 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsCutting Edge Ag Tech at FIRA USA 2024*To see the machinery in action, watch the video HERE.In this Ag Spotlight podcast episode Chrissy Wozniak takes us to FIRA USA 2024 in Woodland, California, a premier event where agricultural technology meets innovation. Chrissy speaks with representatives from several forward-thinking companies showcasing advancements in AI, robotics, automation, and precision agriculture. Learn how these technologies are transforming farming practices and addressing challenges such as labor shortages, efficiency, and sustainability.Featured Topics and Innovations:Selective Harvesting with AIAn advanced robotic system designed to identify and harvest specific crops with precision.Highlights...2024-11-2113 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsWould RFK JR be a Threat to Agriculture? With Trent LoosIn this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Trent Loos—a sixth-generation farmer, radio, tv and podcast host, and outspoken voice for agriculture. Trent shares his insights on critical issues facing agriculture, including government regulations, property rights, and environmental policies that impact farmers across the nation.From his encounters with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to his in-depth analysis of the controversial CO2 pipelines, Trent provides a firsthand look at the struggles of American agriculture. Chrissy and Trent also discuss the challenges posed by net carbon policies, the influence of global agendas on lo...2024-10-3037 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsMACS Academy: The Sweet Smell of SuccessIn this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, host Chrissy Wozniak sits down with two distinguished guests, Russell Morgan and Paige Gilligan, to discuss the upcoming event hosted by Mac's Academy: The Sweet Smell of Success: A Deep Dive into Sugars of Science and Economic Impact. Scheduled for November 6th, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida, this event will offer participants an in-depth exploration of the sugar industry through both educational sessions and field tours.Russell Morgan, a seasoned agriculture consultant with over 38 years of experience and founder of Morgan Ag Consulting Services, and Paige Gilligan, the founder of...2024-09-0530 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsThe Road to Influence with American Agri-WomenIn this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, host Chrissy Wozniak interviews Heather Hampton Knodle and Sarah Ried Herman, two influential leaders in the agriculture industry who played key roles in developing the American Agri-Women (AAW) Road to Influence program. This leadership initiative aims to empower women in agriculture by providing them with essential tools, knowledge, and networks to influence policy, advocate for the industry, and assume leadership roles within their communities. Heather and Sarah discuss the program's vision, which is rooted in leadership development and lifelong learning, emphasizing the importance of equipping women with the skills needed to...2024-08-3034 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsIs Agriculture Really Under Attack?In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak visits with Impact Farming Podcast host Tracy Brunet. Tracy is a top Canadian ag media personality, podcast host, award-winning speaker and CEO of Farm Marketer and Cottage Marketer. She is passionate, disciplined, driven and deeply passionate about empowering people to succeed. Whether this is motivating individuals to live their best life or helping business owners - farmers and clients navigate the often overwhelming business world. Tracy and Chrissy discuss her podcast, which she’s recently rebranded, and Tracy highlights what she’s learned over the last three months since she d...2024-04-0345 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsSPECIAL: The Rural Sales Show - Automating Your Rural Marketing with Chrissy WozniakIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight we share an episode of the Rural Sales Show, hosted by St. John Craner of Agrarian, based in New Zealand. St. John invited Chrissy on the show to discuss marketing automation, and how it can be leveraged in agriculture based companies. They also discuss how important it is to have a strategic plan when exhibiting at farm shows. so you're actually generating customers not just spending money.St John has over 25 years of corporate sales and marketing agency experience in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand working for the likes...2024-01-041h 08North American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsSPECIAL: Impact Farming with Chrissy Wozniak on Ag Policy: ESG, Property Rights & The Attack on AgThis week we feature The Impact Farming Show, where host Tracy Brunet discusses the many current attacks on agriculture with Chrissy Wozniak of North American Ag.Many farmers cannot help but notice that agriculture and our farming practices are increasingly in the spotlight with each passing day.We all see and hear the headlines.Sustainability, ESGs, property rights, water and wildlife preservation efforts, carbon concerns, fertilizer reductions, animal rights, lab-grown "meats", plant-based “meats,” and the list goes on and on.Being in the public eye, and the constant uncertainty that comes from being in t...2023-12-1957 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsDon’t Tell Farmers How to Farm, with Jake LegueeIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak visits with third generation farmer Jake Leguee for a discussion about farm innovation and why top down government strategies are not as effective as producers collaborating & innovating to solve their own problems.Jake is from southeast Saskatchewan, Canada, where he farms with several family members, including his wife and 3 young sons. Jake is passionate about the agriculture industry and trying to share his farm's story to a broader audience to bridge the communication gap between farmers and consumers. He does this through his blog, A Year in the...2023-01-1736 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsFarm Robots & Ag Tech Featured at FIRA USA in Fresno, CaliforniaIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak attends the FIRA USA Conference. The unique 3-day event focused on autonomous farming and agricultural robotics solutions. Chrissy takes us through the conference, and features the in-field demos, product highlights and interviews with attendees. The future of agriculture is bright and this gathering of innovation, technology, solid business insight and farming profitability is a must for next year's calendar! FIRA USA FOR WHO? -North-American market, specialty crop emphasis -Farmers and major producers -Supply chain: Robotics/OEM, crop inputs and pr...2022-10-2634 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsSurviving Hurricane Ian: Firsthand AccountsThis week's North American Ag Spotlight is a bit different than usual, Chrissy Wozniak shares her account of going through Hurricane Ian, with two local 4H kids (one being her daughter), as they make their way north to World Dairy Expo this week.Many may not know that North American Ag is based out of Cape Coral, Florida in Lee County, 10 miles from where the hurricane made landfall. The toll on the community is extreme, and our prayers go out to all those who have lost their lives, their homes, and those who are still out there...2022-10-0341 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsEmmy Award Winner 'American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag' with Erik WilsonThe co-founder of the Emmy Award Winning show 'American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag' Erik Wilson, takes some time off the job today to talk with Chrissy Wozniak about the show, their hugely successful Facebook Page, and farming in California. Their vision, through a true grassroots effort, is to show how many people’s lives are related, connected and, most importantly, dependent on agriculture. The goal is to illustrate just how massive the fraternity of Ag really is, as well as educate and inform the public with articles, stories, images and more, directly from the farmers, ra...2022-06-2131 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsPutting Ag Tech into the Hands of Every Farmer, Advisor & Ag RetailerThis week Chrissy Wozniak speaks with Steven Valencsin of GROWERS about their goal of putting ag tech into the hands of every farmer, advisor & ag retailer.As the founder and CEO of GROWERS, Steven Valencsin used his personal experiences to build technology that makes it easier to do business with farmers. He has personally farmed in three states, ran his own custom application and retail chemical business, founded the first privately owned soil lab in North Carolina, and consulted with farmers across ten states - helping them use data and new technology to make better decisions. Valencsin...2022-06-1434 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsHarvest Hosts: "Harvesting" Profits with a New Revenue Stream for FarmersThis week Chrissy Wozniak has the opportunity to speak with the CEO Joel Holland of Harvest Hosts, a membership program that connects RVers with unique overnight experiences at 3,000+ wineries, farms, breweries, museums, golf courses, churches and other interesting destinations in the US and Canada.Hosts simply offer RVers a one-night stay on their property, and, in return, RVers patronize the Host's business while spending the night. Our program is a cost-free opportunity and 100% of the money spent onsite goes straight to the Host. Their members spend millions of dollars each year while visiting Harvest Hosts locations and...2022-05-3126 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsTech Innovators, Automation & Robot Manufacturers at FIRA USA to Share Advances in AgricultureThis week Chrissy Wozniak speaks with Gwen Legrand of FIRA & FIRA USA about tech innovators, automation & robot manufacturers planning to showcase & share their advances in agriculture at FIRA USA in Fresno, California October 18-20, 2022.FIRA USA 2022, the agricultural autonomous solutions' event for California and North-America producers is happening soon!FIRA USA is the only 3-day event for autonomous farming and agricultural robotics solutions. Co-organized by GOFAR-FIRA, University of California and Western Growers Association, this event will take place on October 18 to 20, 2022 in Fresno, Calif., USA, with support of Fresno-Merced Future of Food (F3)....2022-05-2420 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsPrecision Planters to Square Balers: Farm Implements with Maschio GaspardoToday Chrissy Wozniak is sitting down with Ben Blackwell, East Coast Sales Territory Manager for Maschio Gaspardo, North America. With over 24 years of experience in the agriculture industry, Ben brings great insight to the ins and outs of equipment sales, the current market, and more!Maschio Gaspardo Group is a leading International Group in the production of equipment for tillage, seeding & planting, fertilization, crop protection, green maintenance and haymaking. Maschio Gaspardo is known for providing North American producers with equipment that gets the job done and is built to last. Browse their equipment catalogue here: https://www...2022-05-1724 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsAg Economics: Are We Headed for Recession or Recovery?The big question today in Ag Economics is - Are we headed for recession or recovery?Damian Mason joins Chrissy Wozniak to discuss the current landscape of the agricultural economy. Damian is a well-known speaker who offers a wealth of information and insight into food security. He is frequently tapped to share his opinion on Newsmax, Cheddar & Fox Business. He’s an ag economist, speaker, the author of Food Fear, Do Business Better & Brutal Truth. He’s also the host of the podcasts Do Business Better & The Business of Agriculture. Make sure to check out Dami...2022-05-0354 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsHarvest Harmonics on Reducing Chemical Fertilizers & Pesticides While Improving the Quality of FoodToday Chrissy Wozniak is sitting down with Jim Kurtz of Harvest Harmonics to discuss reducing chemical fertilizers & pesticides while improving the quality of food in modern ag.Harvest Harmonics helps farmers around the world grow healthier, more productive plants. They offer a revolutionary product named the Kyminasi Plant Booster that uses the most advanced crop booster technology in agriculture.The Kyminasi Plant Booster is easy to install, ready to go, advanced custom micro transmitters utilizing 3000+ low-frequency radio waves attached to an irrigation system. KPB is activated when water first flows past it. KPB is custom-sized...2022-04-2626 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsAgWiki - Connecting Producers Across The GlobeOn this episode of North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to the CEO of AgWiki, Randy Krotz about how they are connecting producers across the globe.Learn more about AgWiki, and start your own account at https://agwiki.com AgWiki is where farmers, and all those who produce food worldwide, can connect, build relationships, and share information to grow more food with less impact on the planet. AgWiki is a new Online Platform Designed for Food Producers Around the Globe, including:- Food Producers engaging other farmers and ranchers- agronomists and researchers2022-04-1927 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsNebraska's Next Lt Governor: Bridging the Rural Urban DivideWith Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts ending his final term, Trent Loos has accepted the invitation to become the running mate of Nebraska Governor hopeful, Theresa Thibodeau.Chrissy Wozniak asks Trent about the pair's stance on important issues that face the voter today, not only in Nebraska, but across the US. Trent Loos is a central Nebraska rancher and conservative radio host committed to bridging the rural urban divide. Thibodeau announced last week that she will run on a ticket with Loos, a sixth-generation rancher and longtime farming advocate.Thibodeau, a former state senator...2022-04-1234 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsExtreme Concern for the 2022 Growing SeasonAll Ag All Day, Ag News From The Nation's Only Full-Time Farm Station.Today Chrissy Wozniak discusses the challenges that farmers face this growing season with Tony St. James, of All Ag All Day radio. Tony has his finger on the pulse of North American Agriculture, and is hearing the concern resonating through the industry. The 2022 growing season is up against unprecedented challenges, from the war in Ukraine and the shortage of inputs to weather and supply chain issues, Tony shares that he's hearing extreme concern in the voices of the industry. Tony landed in t...2022-04-0539 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsThe Data & Innovations Summit- A Gathering Place for Dairy Tech Coming This June in Sioux Falls, SDToday Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Cheryl Marti to talk about the upcoming Data and Innovations Summit in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.Cheryl Marti has a rich dairy background – in the past she worked in the AI industry at ABS Global in the Genetic Management System, Sire Acquisition, and R&D areas. Then later joined Pfizer Animal Health, now Zoetis, where - she worked with large dairies on genomics, reproduction, records analysis, and transition cows until mid-2014 when she moved into marketing for nearly 5 years for US dairy genetics and cattle reproduction, with her most notable launch bei...2022-03-2922 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsWould You Like Fries with Your Kanye Burger? Shocking Look at Fake Meat with Jovan Hutton PulitzerToday Chrissy Wozniak speaks with conservative radio host Jovan Hutton Pulitzer of 'Cut the Crap' podcast about important issues that affect the agriculture industry, as well as all those who eat everyday!The disturbing trajectory that the fake meat industry has taken is now able to offer up meat cultured from your favorite celebrity! Jovan weighs in on this and other issues like meat shaming, and how he feels that youth are being indoctrinated into believing that having meat in your diet is killing the earth. Raised on a ranch in Texas, Jovan Hutton Pulitzer...2022-03-2458 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsRenewable Energy is Making Strides in the Ag Industry as Tech Goes Hand-In-Hand with Solar PowerFor this Ag Spotlight episode, Chrissy Wozniak is joined by Kuubix Energy Vice President Geoff Howard and CEO Josh Butt.Kuubix is a solar installation company that provides solar panels and energy storage throughout the state of California and beyond.Whether you’re looking to save some money on your energy bills or you are wanting to completely get off the grid, the experts at Kuubix will help you find the solution that best fits your needs and your budget.To learn more about getting solar power on your farm, visit the website he...2022-03-1534 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsFocusing on the Details - Crop production strategies during supply shortages & high commodity pricesChrissy Wozniak is joined today by Ben Schapelhouman, founder of TECC Agriculture. Ben dives into crop scouting technology and what the economic impact is when you take control of the small details.TECC Agriculture is an agricultural services and technology company based in (Northeastern) Ontario. Our mission is to help farmers manage uncertainty and stress by remotely monitoring their field crops and connecting them with timely agronomic advice. Traditional crop scouting demands precious time or experienced scouts who are in short supply. Today growers and agronomists increasingly make use of aerial drones and satellite imagery...2022-03-0824 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsThe importance of colostrum collection on your sheep, goat, horse & cattle farms with Buck WheelerThis week Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Buck Wheeler, founder of EZ Animal Products, to discuss the importance of proper colostrum collection on your farm.After many years of coming up on the short end of the stick handling horses, entrepreneur, trainer, horseman, inventor, Buck Wheeler decided to do something about it. Together with his wife Karen they invented the two products that are now being used on a multitude of animals and species. EZ Animal Products is a family owned business and together with their son John, receives the orders, manufacture and pack all the products...2022-03-0238 min
What Color is Your Tractor?The Story of Rotomix - with Kelly Whitman President & COO of RotomixIn this episode, Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Kelly Whitman, President & COO of Roto-mixROTO-MIX has built its reputation as the leading manufacturer of livestock mixing and feeding equipment, compost mixing equipment and manure spreaders by continually setting standards for the industry. The company was founded in Dodge City, Kansas by Ben Neier and Bill Pullen in 1984. Since that time, ROTO-MIX has grown to include additional manufacturing facilities in Hoisington, Kansas and Sunnyside Washington as well as a retail location in Scott City, Kansas. The marketing arm has over 100 dealers providing local sales and service in the...2022-02-2424 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsYoung people are experiencing renewed interest in the agriculture industry in a post-pandemic worldThis week Chrissy Wozniak is joined by Karen Taylor, Director of Corporate Finance at BMO Financial Group and Professor in the Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE) program at The University of British Columbia.The MFRE is a 1-year masters program that combines features of an MBA program and a MA degree in Economics. It incorporates Economics, Policy and Business aspects within the Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental sectors, helping students acquire a specialized understanding of these sectors, and propelling them to pursue careers in academia, consulting, finance management and entrepreneurship.To learn...2022-02-2337 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsAMS Galaxy brings automated precision dairy equipment to the North American farmerThis week Chrissy Wozniak is sitting down with AMS Galaxy USA President Brad Biehl and Suzanne Meck, Director of Sales and Marketing, to discuss the leading edge technology available for dairy producers.AMS Galaxy is the new leader in reliable cow-friendly precision dairy technology, including the state-of-the-art, cost-effective 2-box, 1-arm milking robot.Increase production. Increase profits. AMS Galaxy USA specializes in; Robotic Milking, Automatic Calf Feeding, Robotic Bedding, Cow Feed Pushers, & Complete Robotic Feeding Solutions. Spend more time doing what you love. Use technology to your advantage.To learn more, visit the AMS...2022-02-0840 minWhat Color is Your Tractor?The Story of John Deere: The Reason Behind the Color WarsBorn in Vermont in 1804, John Deere worked as a blacksmith’s apprentice before embarking on his own legendary career, moving to Illinois, and coming up with his life-changing idea – the steel plow. 218 years later, John Deere is one of the most well known brands on the planet. John Deere green has been worn proudly for generations, has songs devoted to it and put Moline, Indiana on the map. Chrissy Wozniak sits down to hear the story, told by John Deere Archivist Neil Dahlstrom. Neil goes over the timeline of ideas and innovation, and talks about some little known...2022-02-0333 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsThe countdown is on for the 2022 New York Farm ShowChrissy Wozniak is joined today by New York Farm Show manager Scott Grigor. Scott fills us in on plans for the upcoming show, shares his advice for farm show leaders and what makes the New York Farm Show stand out from the rest.The New York Farm Show takes place February 24-26, 2022 at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. The New York Farm Show is the leading farm show in the Northeast since 1985. The show hosts more than 400 exhibitors displaying the latest in farm equipment, tractors, combines and farm implements; seed and crop p...2022-02-0115 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsThe New Ag-Bag T7170 – Better Storage Equals Better ForageToday Chrissy Wozniak is sitting down with Ag-Bag by RCI owner Randy Clark and National Sales & Marketing Manager Taylor Weisensel to discuss the new Ag-Bag T7170.Ag-Bagging is taking a performance leap forward through the new T-Series models introduction.Since acquiring the product line from New Holland in late 2019, RCI Engineering has focused on transforming the product design with extensive input from its customer and dealer base. The result is a machine design with more capacity, higher density forage compaction, easier serviceability and more convenient transport.“Our goal is to build on the ind...2022-01-2525 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsJohn Deere Reveals Fully Autonomous 8R Tractor During CES 2022Today Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Joseph Liefer from John Deere to discuss their recently released fully automated tractor. John Deere revealed a fully autonomous tractor that’s ready for large-scale production. The machine combines Deere’s 8R tractor, TruSet-enabled chisel plow, GPS guidance system, and new advanced technologies. The autonomous tractor will be available to farmers later this year. The autonomous tractor serves a specific purpose: feeding the world. The global population is expected to grow from about 8 billion to nearly 10 billion people by 2050, increasing the global food demand by 50%. Furthermore, farmers must feed this...2022-01-1823 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsDealing with fear & finding bravery in an uncertain world, with former dairy farmer Mike MuldoonFrom his beginnings on a small dairy farm, to a career in ag sales, to a day on a beach on the west coast of Mexico - Mike Muldoon shares his story of busting through fear in a world where tomorrow is not guaranteed. Living life to the fullest is the mindset he's embraced. After suffering a serious stroke, and being told that he should play it safe and stay home, he got back on his motorcycle and crisscrossed coast to coast across Canada to Alaska, then down through Mexico. Despite the pandemic he keeps moving forward and spreading...2022-01-1236 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsFrom pumpkin farmer to a battle with brain cancer- Kelsey Banks has an incredible story of hopeToday, Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Kelsey Banks to learn about her deep roots in agriculture and to hear her incredible story. Kelsey is an inspirational young woman who has had a deep passion for agriculture her entire life. Hailing from Eastern Ontario, you may recognize Kelsey’s friendly face from the many farm shows she used to frequent. While she is a pumpkin farmer at her roots, Kelsey is also currently working as a crop consultant for Embrun Co-op where it’s easy to see how passionate she is about helping fellow farmers. At the beginning of 2...2022-01-0538 minWhat Color is Your Tractor?The Story of Krone, with Jim MandesToday Jim Mandes, Northern Region Sales Manager of Krone North America, sits down with Chrissy Wozniak, to talk about the origins of Krone, and Krone North America. Krone was founded in Spelle, Germany, in 1906 with the intention of making farming more efficient and profitable. Following many years of growth and expansion, Krone North America was established in 1973 and continues to further that vision by supplying innovative, performance-engineered equipment that has become the benchmark in the hay and forage industry. Krone is still owned and operated by the Krone family, and visionary leader Bernard Krone has ha...2022-01-0543 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsHow do you want to impact the agriculture industry? Hear how these ag professionals answer this question.For the final episode of 2021, we took a look back over Chrissy Wozniak's favorite question that she asks her guests at the end of each episode of the North American Ag Spotlight - Why do you do what you do? This industry is filled with inspirational people, willing to serve in many ways, helping farmers keep farming. North American Ag is devoted to highlighting the incredible people & companies in agriculture who impact our industry and help feed the world.Send us a textSubscribe to...2021-12-2846 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsLooking to the new year, and the future of farming - solutions & strategies available todayToday Chrissy Wozniak is sitting down with the Principal of BioMass Solution, Jacek Chmielewski to discuss carbon reduction strategies in agriculture. BioMass Solution's mission is to bring financially and environmentally restorative and regenerative solutions to undervalued and problematic waste. Through this, we are solving an environmental problem, lowering (or in fact restoring carbon via sequestration carriers) the overall generated energy carbon footprint, producing renewable energy, creating jobs, and contributing to the local tax base, all the while providing strong financial returns.BioMass Solution is providing full scope of carbon negative solutions (feedstock selection, location selection...2021-12-2133 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsU.S. House Passes Two NCBA-Backed Bills on Cattle Market TransparencyLast week, the U.S. House voted to pass two NCBA-supported pieces of legislation that are critical to providing producers with greater transparency in the cattle markets.Chrissy Wozniak sits down with NCBA's Tanner Beymer to learn more about what the passing of these bills means for the industry.The House voted 418-9 to advance H.R. 5290, introduced by House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott (D-GA). This legislation, which was supported by Ranking Member Glenn "G.T." Thompson (R-PA) and unanimously approved by the Committee, would extend authorization for livestock mandatory reporting (LMR) through September 30, 2022.2021-12-1412 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsWhat Color Is Your Tractor? | The story of Landoll with Don Landoll, founder & innovative leader since 1963Welcome to the launch of the much-anticipated podcast, 'What Color Is Your Tractor?'. Hosted by North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak, this show is here to give you insight on the stories behind the ag brands you love, and the ag brands you love to hate.Today, Chrissy is diving into the story behind Landoll with founder, owner and president Don Landoll. Chrissy Wozniak has always been fascinated by brand loyalty in agriculture, she has had the opportunity to travel the US and Canada throughout her career and has been blessed to build relationships with t...2021-12-0729 minWhat Color is Your Tractor?The Story of Landoll, with Don Landoll - founder & innovative leader since 1963President of Landoll Company LLC, Don Landoll, has provided a vision for the company focusing on the “Customer Comes First” philosophy. Since 1963, founder, owner, and president has been an entrepreneurial inspiration. Chrissy Wozniak talks with Don about how the company started, what their first products were, and why they are a great company to work for in Marysville, Kansas.Landoll has been providing proven solutions to our customers for over 55 years. With a worldwide consumer base, they continue to supply their customers with products of the highest quality materials and workmanship. Don’s commitment to customer satisfaction is stil...2021-12-0730 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsAGCO’s Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Gleaner, Sunflower & White Planters are under an AgRevolutionThis week, Chrissy Wozniak is sitting down with Stacy Anthony of AgRevolution to discuss this newly established and extremely innovative new dealership for AGCO.In early 2021, AGCO formed AgRevolution™, an agricultural equipment dealership providing industry-leading products and support services to the farming community throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana. AGCO supports a strong independent dealership network across North America. The launch of AgRevolution is a unique situation and the result of Boyd’s decision to focus on its core heavy construction equipment business and AGCO’s commitment to continue serving customers in the area. Though it is a w...2021-11-3014 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and Views"If it works in the barn, it’ll probably end up in the house"- Medicine kit wisdom with Steuart LabsThis week Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Gary Steuart, founder of Steuart Laboratories. For over 35 years, Steuart's has helped animals (and people!) with natural & herbal creams and ointments. Steuart Laboratories' products promote healthier skin, tissue repair and healing and relief from joint, muscle, and nerve pain. Our products are formulated with organic and natural ingredients (unless stated on bottle) and are manufactured and shipped in Mabel, Minnesota. The company's first product, Miracle Weed, was developed in 1982 using the healing herb, comfrey. Today, comfrey is still a key ingredient, often in combination with other proven herbs...2021-11-2320 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsBig Brother for cows? Cainthus offers on-farm dairy cattle observation with computer vision & AIThis week, Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Tyler Bramble, Portfolio Growth Lead at Cainthus.Cainthus is a leading Computer Vision and AI company offering technology that is transformational for animals, farmers and the production of food.The Cainthus technology - used for both ALUS Nutrition and ALUS Behavior - relies on a smart camera system that monitors animal behavior as well as operations on the farm, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.Cainthus has developed state-of-the-art artificial intelligence that automatically turns visual inputs from cameras into real-time insights. These insights...2021-11-1620 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsPlanting faster, more efficiently and with started plants – not seedsToday Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Sam Guererri, the South East Sales Manager of revolutionary agtech company PlantTape.Based in California’s Salinas Valley, PlantTape brings precision agriculture to growers of vegetables, tomatoes, and hemp. We believe in empowering farmers around the world to increase crop yield and lower costs. The entire PlantTape process is built around our namesake innovation: a biodegradable tape that holds seeds and seedlings. The tape facilitates ease of sowing, efficient nursery operations, and automated transplanting.PlantTape’s automated transplanter is easy to use and designed by farmers, for farmers. It is b...2021-11-1018 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsNCBA’s Stance on the Cattle Contract Library Bill & Ongoing Push for Transparency in the IndustryLast week the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the introduction of the Cattle Contract Library Act, led by Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Tanner Beymer of the NCBA sat down to talk to Chrissy Wozniak about the bill. This bipartisan bill would establish a cattle contract library within USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS), equipping cattle producers with the market data they need to make informed business decisions and exert greater leverage in negotiations with major meatpackers. The cattle contract library is widely supported by industry groups and lawmakers on both si...2021-10-2613 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsChanging the World and Helping Farmers Increase Profit with Seekar Technologies CEO Kordel FranceThis week Chrissy Wozniak is sitting down with Kordel France, CEO of Seekar Technologies.Seekar is solving today's problems with tomorrow's technology. Seekar utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision to provide smarter crop diagnostics and field management.Seekar packs the agriscience lab into a high-tech mobile solution so that farmers can have on-demand crop health analysis in the palm of their hand. Whether the need is to diagnose the sensitivity to late blight in potatoes or to help determine a precise watering schedule, Seekar's platform will cut costs of field visits and put you back in...2021-10-0826 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsIs Vertical Farming the Future? This Company is Making Sustainable Ag Accessible for Urban FarmersThis week Chrissy Wozniak sits down to talk with Eddy Badrina, CEO of Eden Green Technology. Eden Green Technology is a vertical farming company that is changing the way we farm our produce, and feed our communities. Eden Green Technology offers vertical farming technology and turnkey greenhouse systems that can grow 50+ varieties of greens, fruits and vegetables sustainably and efficiently to support economic growth and increase food security.With Eden Green Technology, offer your customers fresh and local produce daily, regardless of the season, significantly lowering the risk of recalls & food-borne outbreaks. Sustainably grow all...2021-09-2925 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsThe State of the Ag Industry with Damian Mason | Inflation, Inputs & China- Where Are We Headed?https://www.damianmason.com/ Businessman, Agriculturist, Author, Podcaster, Business Consultant, Speaker, Sales Coach, Teleconference Facilitator, and Spokesman - Damian Mason has been speaking and consulting for companies worldwide for over 25 years. This week Damian sits down with Chrissy Wozniak to discuss the big issues in ag, and where he thinks we’re headed. The cost of inputs, scarcity of supply, high prices at the grocery store, all these issues not only effect the supply chain, but every consumer in North America. Damian discusses his thoughts on how we got here and what should be done no...2021-09-2140 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsLooming Tax Changes Potentially Catastrophic for Farm FamiliesTax changes would be potentially catastrophic for farm families, and it’s an issue that affects every American. National Cattlemen's Beef Association Senior Executive Director of Government Affairs Danielle Beck talks to Chrissy Wozniak about the developments. Last week NCBA released a letter to House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committee urging them to consider the implications that changes to federal tax policy will have on family-owned agricultural businesses.Nearly 330 trade associations representing family-owned food, agriculture and related businesses agree that, when drafting legislation to implement President Biden's "Build Back Better" agenda, it is critical that th...2021-09-1516 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsThe Growth of Farm Life Media with Brent AdamsInside Farm Life is a weekly podcast highlighting agriculture industry newsmakers, hot button industry issues, educational features, market analysis, farm equipment maintenance tips, farm and ranch lifestyle features and the best in country music in our "Back to the Country" segment. Brent Adams is the Vice President of Content Development & Programming at Farm Life Media, he’s an experienced editor and award-winning content creator for newspapers, television, radio and public relations. Brent sits down to talk with Chrissy Wozniak about what’s new, and what’s in the pipeline for Farm Life Media.This episode is spo...2021-08-3025 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsAgFuse Offers a FREE Social Platform Exclusively for Farmers and Ag Professionals to ConnectAgFuse is a social networking site created exclusively for farmers and the agricultural community. AgFuse provides a valuable platform to create and build industry connections, while offering unique features that allow for users to stay up-to-date on the latest innovations, research, etc. within the ag space. AgFuse founder Pat Rogers joins Chrissy Wozniak to share how AgFuse came to be, how it has evolved since it's introduction, and how it will continue to serve the ag community.AgFuse is a valuable tool for farmers and producers alike. Never before has there been a platform that enables farmers...2021-08-2422 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsPhosphorus Removal is a Hot Topic for Farmers. What Can Biochar do for Regenerative Agriculture?Gary Walker, founder of GAPS Ontario, joins Chrissy Wozniak to discuss the benefits of using biochar to remove phosphorus. GAPS Ontario bridges the gap between technology and clean water. GAPS provides a variety of services including water water treatment, phosphorus capture & recovery, and even golf course solutions.Biochar is a highly adsorbent, specially-produced charcoal with unique properties originally used as a soil amendment. Simply put, biochar is a highly adsorbent, specially-produced charcoal originally used as a soil amendment. Scientists theorize biochar was first used in the Amazon Basin thousands of years ago where extensive regions of dark...2021-08-2139 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsHow Can Traction Milling Prevent Lameness in Dairy Cattle? AGRITRAC's Tom Woodall Shares the ScienceWhile the subject of barn flooring might seem cut-and-dry, the type of flooring you choose for your barn build can actually have a huge impact on your cattle’s health for years to come. Tom Woodall, President of AGRITRAC joins North American Ag’s Chrissy Wozniak to discuss the influence that your barn floor can have on overall dairy cattle herd health.AGRITRAC’s Traction Milling plays an important role in lameness prevention on dairy farms across North America. It was invented to provide a solution to slippery barn floors that compromise the health and safety of the he...2021-08-0923 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsHouse Agriculture Hearing Echoes NCBA Push for More Hook SpaceThe U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a hearing to examine urgent challenges within the beef supply chain. After hearing testimony from agriculture economists, land-grant university faculty, and cattle industry stakeholders, many members of Congress echoed the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's (NCBA) longstanding call to expand processing capacity. Chrissy Wozniak of North American Ag speaks with Tanner Beymer, Director of Government Affairs & Market Regulatory Policy for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. During the Hearing members also noted the need for greater transparency in cattle markets to create conditions that support both a reli...2021-08-0621 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsIs it the end of the line for the large feedlot in America?The Farm System Reform Act was introduced by Democrat Representative Ro Khanna in the House and Democratic Senator Cory Booker in the Senate. This legislation is designed to phase out large feedlots and give farmers the opportunity to transition to raising animals on pasture or to crop production. It’s supported by over 200 animal welfare, sustainable agriculture, environmental, and public health organizations. Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Cattleman’s Beef Association Ethan Lane has been vocal about his opposition to the Farm System Reform Act. This week he sits down to talk about the issu...2021-07-2622 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsRobot Mummy Removal with Ag Tech Entrepreneur Anna HaldewangTechnology in agriculture is growing faster than we ever imagined. Chrissy Wozniak speaks to Anna Haldewang, an incredible young ag tech entrepreneur. She graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.F.A. in Industrial Design. She founded her first company, Plan Bee which has been featured on CNN and Time magazine and received recognition by Forbes at their Agtech Summit. She is also the CEO of InsightTRAC. Anna explains the incredible technology behind her InsightTrac’s Robot Mummy Removal System. With InsightTRAC Robotic Mummy Removal, Navel Orangeworms are a problem of the past. Th...2021-07-1915 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsWill the Biden administration write 'navigable' out of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule?On June 9, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Army announced their intent to revise the definition of “waters of the United States”. North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak had the pleasure of speaking with an expert on the matter - the Senior Director of the American Farm Bureau Federation, from Fairfax Station, Virginia - Don Parrish.The Navigable Water NWPR replaced EPA’s controversial Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Under the Obama-era rule, EPA could have extended its authority beyond navigable waters to include “waters” as small as wet-weather ditches and springs. EPA Admini...2021-07-1820 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsWhy Core Body Temperature Consistency is Important for Dairy Cow HealthNancy Vander Byl of KühlerZ joins Chrissy Wozniak to discuss why core body temperature (CBT) consistency is critical for maintaining cow health.KühlerZ offers a fully automated system to make every day feel like a consistent, cool day for your cows. Temperature swings and heatwaves cause cows to struggle, giving you big problems to deal with. You and your cows shouldn't have to suffer because of fluctuating and/or high temperatures.When the temperature and humidity (THI) in your dairy barn change, the KühlerZ system reacts quickly and precisely to proactively prevent you...2021-07-0525 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsLooking for a Reliable Source of Daily Agriculture News? Morning Ag Clips is Meeting the DemandKate Ziehm, President of Morning Ag Clips, joins Chrissy Wozniak to discuss the driving forces behind the news company and how it came to be. Early on in her career, Kate realized that there wasn't a place to go to stay updated on what was going on in agriculture, especially on a national level. Almost 20 years later, Morning Ag Clips now offers exactly that. Reliably there in your inbox every single business day, Morning Ag shares with you the headlines that help you be smart with your time and stay in the know.Morning Ag...2021-06-2130 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsGMOs & Antibiotics - What’s Fact, What’s Fiction & Combatting Ag Marketing Mistruths w/ Michele PaynNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with author Michele Payn. For those involved in agriculture the lies can be maddening, what’s the best way to address the narrative that’s being fed to those furthest from the farm. Michele Payn exists to stop the food bullying that is so pervasive in our culture. Known as one of North America's leading experts in connecting farm and food, she serves as a resource for people around the plate. Utilizing her diverse professional experience in the agricultural, sales and not-for-profit sectors, Michele founded Cause Matters Corp., a compa...2021-06-1427 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsWhere the Markets Are Headed and the Impact of Corn & Soybean Highs with FarmTank’s Jordan Van TrumpNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Jordan Van Trump, founder of FarmTank.The fallout from 2020 is here, and the markets are loud and clear. Hear insight on the markets, and the impact from the supply chain with the CEO of Farm Tank Jordan Van Trump. FarmTank is a leading social platform for producers, ranchers, traders, and investors in agriculture! FarmTank was founded in 2020 with a mission to connect agriculture and Wall Street by repositioning “ag media” for the next generation.Visit https://northamericanag.com/farmtank or https://www.farmtank.comNorth...2021-06-0724 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsThe Importance of Incorporating Safe Handling Training & Techniques on Dairy FarmsNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak joins Dr. Jennifer Kauf and Dr. Adam Kauf of Livestock Trust and Caroline Zimmerman of Dry Creek Dairy in Martinsburg, PA to discuss safe livestock handling on dairy farms.Dry Creek Farm is a third generation family owned and operated dairy farm dedicated to providing safe and nutritious milk for consumers. Livestock Trust Institute is a place for safe keeping: animal-care and workforce workshops. They teach safety and efficiency through learning. Their workshop subjects range from animal handling/animal care, AI and medicine to parlor training, engineering and farm design.2021-06-0210 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsAs the majority of people move further from the farm, the more important ag in the classroom becomesNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with talks to the people behind Nutrients For Life, as they talk about their mission!Nutrients for Life exists to make ag education available for all children across North America.How will we feed the growing population? Nutrients for Life helps teachers bring this challenge into their classrooms by showing students the role soil science plays in food production.The Nutrients for Life Foundation is a global organization consisting of members and collaborative partners that develops and distributes science-based materials to improve plant nutrient literacy, soil health...2021-05-2824 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsLooking forward to World Dairy Expo? You need to hear from Katie Schmitt of The Dairy Show podcast.North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Katie Schmitt, host of The Dairy Show podcast.The Dairy Show is focused on discussing topics ranging from cows to the colored shavings to cutting-edge technology while introducing a new guest during each episode to provide unique perspectives.Serving as the meeting place of the global dairy industry, World Dairy Expo brings together the latest in dairy innovation and the best cattle in North America. Crowds of more than 62,000 people, from nearly 100 countries, will return to Madison, Wis. for the 54th event, September 28 through October 2, 2021, when the world’s...2021-05-2515 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsSafe livestock handling with dairy veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Kauf & dairy nutritionist Dr. Adam KaufNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Dr. Jennifer and Dr. Adam Kauf about safe livestock handling and their involvement with the Livestock Trust Institute.Livestock Trust Institute is a place for safe keeping: animal-care and workforce workshops. They teach safety and efficiency through learning. Their workshop subjects range from animal handling/animal care, AI and medicine to parlor training, engineering and farm design.Visit https://northamericanag.com/livestocktrust or http://livestocktrust.com/ to learn more. This episode is sponsored by KühlerZ, learn more at https://northamericanag.com/exhibitors/cow-kuhlerz.Nor...2021-05-2115 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsCareer paths that feed the world, what's new at Texas TechNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Dr. Courtney Meyers of Texas Tech.Welcome to the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. If you are exploring the possibility of an education in the field of agricultural sciences or natural resources, we are excited about the possibility of you investigating Texas Tech University. We have programs in CASNR which prepare young men and women to become leaders in the food, fiber, agriculture, renewable natural resources, or environmental disciplines.Visit https://northamericanag.com/texastech or https://www.depts.ttu.edu/agriculturalsciences/ to learn more.2021-05-1921 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsIs the stress on your equipment causing damage, even when parked in the shed? HEC has the solutionNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Dale Maney of Hose End Chamber.The Hose End Chamber is a hydraulic expansion chamber which protects your hydraulic machinery from this thermal expansion. Every day when your hydraulics are unhooked, thermal expansion is causing thousands of pounds of pressure to be put on your hydraulic equipment. This can cause your couplers to lock up, leaks to form, or your hydraulic cylinders to blow! The Hose End Chamber can save you time and money! Whether you have implements for farming, a construction attachment, or an industrial tool–the Ho...2021-05-1616 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsIf you’re a Canadian farmer ready to sell to your kids, you may want to wait for Bill C-208 to pass firstCanadian Member of Parliament Larry Maguire sat down to talk to Chrissy Wozniak about his Private Member’s Bill C-208, which has passed all three readings in the house. Bill C-208 is an Act to amend the Income Tax Act which addresses the transfer of a family farm, small business or fishing corporation. In the final reading of this bill, it received bipartisan support from 19 members of the liberal opposition. Of those who did not support the bill were Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and the Minister of Agriculture. With the passage of C-208, parents will no longer hav...2021-05-1421 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsThe Future is Here- Check Out the World's First Electric Autonomous TractorNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Bakur Kvezereli of Ztractor.ZTractor, the developer of the world’s first autonomous tractor and a leader in the decarbonization and yield optimization of agriculture, couples its unique software system with proven all-electric technology to simplify the future of farming worldwide. The company’s three different models, the Bearcub, Mars, and SuperPilot tractors, will handle anywhere from 50 to 150 implements and work with up to 250 different crops at the touch of a button.Visit https://northamericanag.com/ztractor or https://ztractor.com/ to learn more. This epi...2021-05-1017 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsTrent Loos on Agriculture in America, the Challenges and OpportunitiesNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Trent Loos of Loos Tales.Loos Tales features a combination of radio broadcasts and written columns dedicated to bridging the gap between rural and urban America.Saddle up and ride with Trent as he ventures cross-country and around the globe to share the amazing stories of people who bring good things to the world we live in. Meet producers, entrepreneurs, future leaders, dedicated Americans serving our great country and the people who just quietly make a difference.Visit https://northamericanag.com/best-of-ag/loos-tales, or http://www.lo...2021-05-0327 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsDecreasing cattle injuries on your farm, with Brad & Ella Kauer of Merry-Water DairyNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Brad & Ella Kauer of Merry-Water Dairy.Merry-Water Farms is a sixth generation family dairy farm located outside of Lake Geneva, WI. It has been in the same family for more than 150 years. Their mission is to provide great care to their animals and environment while creating high quality milk and beef for the consuming public.Daily, Merry-Water Farms provides 220,000 8 oz glasses of milk, 500 8 oz steaks, and 4,000 quarter-pounders for people to consume! Connect with Merry-Water Farms at https://www.facebook.com/merrywaterfarms. Learn more about the Livestock Tr...2021-04-2614 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsThe importance of low energy livestock handling on your farm with Dr. Don HöglundNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Don Höglund of the Livestock Trust Institute. Don Höglund, DVM, is the author of "Nobody's Horses: The Dramatic Rescue of the Wild Herd of White Sands", and co-author of "Efficient Livestock Handling: The Practical Application of Animal Welfare and Behavioral Science". Dr. Höglund is also the founder of the Livestock Trust Institute, a place for safe keeping: animal-care and workforce workshops.Visit https://northamericanag.com/livestocktrust or http://livestocktrust.com/ to learn more. This episode is sponsored by KühlerZ, learn more at https...2021-04-1920 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsAg Sales Reps need to hear this interview, there is support out there!North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Greg Martinelli, founder of Ag Sales Professionals.With over 29 years in Agribusiness sales and sales management, Greg brings a deep understanding of how to develop sales training programs.The mission of Ag Sales Professionals is to transfer all the experience and knowledge from Greg's years in Ag Sales to your team. Ag Sales Professionals use the best approach for your team – whether that’s classroom workshops, on-farm sales coaching, webinars, sales meeting presentations or consulting. Their main focus is customizing the training to your team and having an impac...2021-04-1220 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsDr. Knowlton of Virginia Tech Weighs in on Some Critical Issues in Dairy ManagementNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Dr. Katharine Knowlton, Professor in the Department of Dairy Science at Virginia Tech. Dr. Knowlton weighs in on livestock learning & behavior, stockmanship, research in dairy management, handling animal extremism and shares her thoughts on the up and coming generation of ag. She grew up on a dairy farm in Connecticut and earned her Bachelors in Animal Science at Cornell University, her masters at Michigan State and her Ph.D. at the University of Maryland. She is the coach of the Virginia Tech dairy judging team, judges dairy shows across the...2021-04-0534 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsJohn Deere updates on the 8 & 9 series tractors, integrated tractor & planter solution and sprayersNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Kevin Juhl, Ryan Jardon & Joel Basinger from John Deere, about what’s new for the industry in 2021-22.Deere & Company (https://JohnDeere.com) is a world leader in providing advanced products, technology and services for customers whose work is revolutionizing agriculture and construction — those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world's increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure.Visit https://northamericanag.com/johndeere to learn more.This episode is sponsored by Energrow, learn more at https://northamericanag.com/exhibito...2021-03-2921 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsHow Technological Advances in the Dairy Industry Impact Cattle Wellbeing with Dr. Amber Adams-ProgarNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Dr. Amber Adams-Progar from the Department of Animal Sciences at Washington State University.The Department of Animal Sciences at Washington State University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, has active extension programs, and conducts excellent fundamental and applied research that benefits many segments of society.Dr. Adams-Progar's lab studies behavioral and physiological indicators of stress in dairy cattle to improve on-farm management practices. Their goal is to develop a better understanding of how production practices affect dairy cattle welfare and determine best management practices that promote better health...2021-03-2237 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsThe Current New and Used Ag Equipment Market with Calvin SipesNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Calvin Sipes.AgDirect® is built from the ground up to finance ag equipment – exclusively. More than offering attractive rates, they offer ag-friendly financing options, experience, knowledge and service. It’s easy to understand why AgDirect is among the fastest-growing farm equipment financing brands in the nation.Visit https://northamericanag.com/exhibitors/ag-direct or https://www.agdirect.com to learn more.North American Ag Spotlight videos are meant to help producers, and those involved in agribusiness learn about the products, services, events and media that are available in ou...2021-03-1516 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsFast Track to the Top Agriculture News with FastlineNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Brent Adams.Fastline Fast Track features agriculture industry newsmakers discussing hot-button issues and the latest in farming equipment and trends that affect farmers from coast to coast, as reported by our Fastline, Big Ag and Pink Tractor publications. If you're a fan of country music, you'll love the podcast feature "The Legends Stage," a segment presented by the Ernest Tubb Record Shop, featuring up-and-coming and legendary country music artists.Visit https://northamericanag.com/best-of-ag/fastlinefasttrack or https://www.fastline.com/podcast/fast-track to learn more. 2021-03-1119 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsDealing with Animal Activists on Your Farm with Hannah Thompson-WeemanNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Hannah Thompson-Weeman.Founded in 1987, the Animal Agriculture Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that brings together farmers, ranchers, veterinarians, animal feed companies, animal health companies, processors, allied associations and others involved in getting food from the farm to our forks!Visit https://northamericanag.com/exhibitors/animal-ag-alliance or https://animalagalliance.org/ to learn more. North American Ag Spotlight videos are meant to help producers, and those involved in agribusiness learn about the products, services, events and media that are available in our great agricultural industry. Brou...2021-03-0820 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsTravis Martin & His Magnetic Ag News OutletNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Travis Martin of Magnetic.Magnetic is your 5-minute news fix for all things agriculture.Business, policy, and tech insights delivered twice a week to your inbox, for free. Geared toward farmers, producers, ranchers, cash croppers and really anyone who needs to follow the agriculture headlines in North America, Magnetic appeals to the person who wants their news delivered in a quick, to the point easily digestible way. Travis Martin saw this need and using modern tech has been able to give the industry what they need in these busy...2021-03-0414 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsAg Spotlight with Tire Grabber CEO Darcy GoossenNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Darcy Goossen of TireGrabber. The TireGrabber is an award-winning farm machinery attachment used to safely and efficiently handle large scale tires. Their user friendly design attaches to any existing hydraulic system, is engineered, load rated and can handle tires up to 95″ in diameter. The growing concern for safety is prevalent in every business. Whether you are a commercial tire shop, machinery dealership or farmer, The TireGrabber has you covered.Using a three-point equal pressure patented design and a 50-degree rotation mechanism, The TireGrabber’s teeth clamp onto th...2021-03-0113 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsAg Spotlight with Brendan Black of Talk Ag To MeNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Brendan Black of Talk Ag To Me. Brendan is an ambitious and passionate young man from Tulare, California. On his is podcast Talk Ag to Me he interviews people from all walks of life in an attempt to expand the umbrella of agriculture literacy and ensure that everyone is informed about where their food comes from.Visit https://northamericanag.com/best-of-ag to hear the podcast for yourself!North American Ag Spotlight videos are meant to help producers, and those involved in agribusiness learn about the products...2021-02-2515 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsAg Spotlight with Tracy Brunet of the Impact Farming PodcastNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Tracy Brunet of the Impact Farming Podcast.Impact Farming is Farm Marketer's video and audio show dedicated to helping Canadian farmers excel in the business of farming. Their goal is to introduce their audience to the people and ideas that are going to make an IMPACT on their farming operation. The show's host Tracy Brunet is the CEO of Farm Marketer. Tracy and her husband are cattle ranchers in South East, Manitoba. As host of the show, primary producer and agvocate, Tracy is passionate about helping farmers succeed...2021-02-2222 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsAg Spotlight Interview with Stephanie Robertson of The Farmers' ToolboxNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Stephanie Robertson of The Farmers' Toolbox.1 in 3 Canadian Farmers Struggle with Mental Health. The idea of The Farmers' Toolbox was born the summer of 2018, the Listowel Agricultural Society’s Ambassador Program was awarded money through RBC Royal Bank’s Community grant. This donation served as the catalyst for the concept of Dinner on Tremaine, an event held in June 2019. The goal of the event was to raise funds and awareness for local mental health initiatives, with a focus on supporting those involved in agriculture. The dinner portion of the event was u...2021-02-1811 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsAg Spotlight interview with John Winchell of Alltech & The Forage Five PodcastNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with John Winchell of Alltech about the launch of The Forage Five Podcast.John was raised on a dairy farm, and has continued to serve agriculture for his entire career. John Winchell received a degree in dairy science from The Ohio State University and has been practicing dairy nutrition for more than 20 years. John started with Alltech in 2016, working as a territory manager in New York. He specializes in forage quality, dairy nutrition and mycotoxin control. He is currently working on the launch of his new podcast the Forage Five.2021-02-1613 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsAg Spotlight Interview with FOCUS Management's Fred PidsadnyJoin Chrissy Wozniak as she talks business with FOCUS Management's Fred Pidsadny. Some agriculture based companies, because of the nature of the work they do or the products they provide, have barely slowed down. Others, in fact, are booming. A “good problem” to have – but it still represents a significant challenge. Challenges like longer lead times and factory back ups. As for those who are hanging on by their fingertips… The challenge is greater, more urgent, and the need for action surmounts all else. Fred tells us about the necessary steps your company needs to take to get on the righ...2021-02-0920 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsBiden's Proposed Tax Plan Causes Family Owned Farms to Face the Greatest Threat to Their ExistenceNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Jim Mundorf of Lonesome Lands.Jim Mundorf is an author and artist as well as a fifth generation farmer. He recently wrote an important article outlining what President Biden’s proposed tax plan entails and it’s severe implications on the family farm.Visit https://northamericanag.com/biden-tax... to read the full article.North American Ag Spotlight videos are meant to help producers, and those involved in agribusiness learn about the products, services, events and media that are available in our great agricultural industry. Brough...2021-02-0216 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsNorth American Ag Spotlight with Elaine FroeseNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Elaine Froese - Farm Family Coach.Elaine Froese offers farm families straight talk and courageous conversations on the issues that seem impossible to resolve - like transferring property and equity, managing debt and a sustainable farm future, and coordinating workloads. If you want relief from uncomfortable discussions about roles and responsibilities, arguments over ownership and succession agreements, and procrastination on planning for the future, you need to put Elaine's expertise to work in your farm family situation. Visit https://northamericanag.com/succession to learn more!This Ag...2021-02-0217 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsAg Spotlight with Casey Seymour from Moving Iron PodcastNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Casey Seymour of Moving Iron Podcast.Moving Iron Podcast is a Podcast Designed for Ag Equipment Dealers by Ag Equipment Dealers. The weekly podcast, hosted by Casey Seymour, focuses on current trends and events in the Ag Equipment Marketplace. Casey interviews Ag Equipment Dealers from across North America about current trends and events facing Dealers. Along with Dealers, Casey also interviews the biggest names in the Ag Industry. Chip Nellinger, of Blue Reef Agri-Marketing, is a regular guest talking about the Commodity Markets and Risk Management. You can also hear...2021-01-2514 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsAg Spotlight with Tom Field from University of Nebraska Engler Agricultural Entrepreneurship ProgramNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Tom Field from the University of Nebraska Engler Agricultural Entrepreneurship Program.This program is home to University of Nebraska–Lincoln students who dare to forge their own paths. Their mission is to empower enterprise builders in the courageous pursuit of their purpose. Engler lives for the students who recognize that college should be more than just homework and grades; if you’re not content waiting four years to start building your future and want more than the generic college experience, you’re in the right place.North American Ag Spo...2021-01-2112 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsAg Spotlight with Shaye Koester of Casual Cattle ConversationsNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Shaye Koester of Casual Cattle Conversations. Shaye is a passionate, educated & energetic young agricultural entrepreneur! Casual Cattle Conversations is a podcast that utilizes rancher-to-rancher education to share experiences, stories and information about ranchers and other individuals in the beef industry. Visit https://northamericanag.com/best-of-ag to hear the podcast for yourself! North American Ag Spotlight videos are meant to help producers, and those involved in agribusiness learn about the products, services, events and media that are available in our great agricultural industry. Brought to you...2020-12-2312 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsNorth American Ag Spotlight with United We Ag host Derek BrazdaNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Derek Brazda of United We Ag Podcast.United We Ag is dedicated to learning about different agricultural practices all over the world, as well as showcasing farm individuals who are breaking away from the "normal" way of doing things. Join them as they discuss technology, modern farming practices from around the globe, and some of the strangest types of farming you can imagine. This podcast is brought to you by MetosUSA.Visit https://northamericanag.com/best-of-a... to hear the podcast for yourself! North American Ag S...2020-12-2330 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsNorth American Ag Spotlight - with Farm4Profit Podcast host Tanner WinterhofChrissy Wozniak of North American Ag Spotlight sits down with Tanner Winterhof of the Farm4Profit Podcast to learn about how their podcast is impacting the agriculture industry. Said to be the “Mullet of Agriculture Podcasts.” Tanner, and his cohosts Corey Hillebo & David Whitaker share tips to help your farm be more profitable all while being very entertaining. This trio brings to the table the experiences of a banker, real estate expert, auctioneer & farmer - giving a unique & educational perspective to farming! Their Farm4Fun Fridays are a blast, as they explore breweries and different perspectives on farming. Be sure...2020-12-2314 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsAg Spotlight with Jason Medows of Ag State of Mind PodcastNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Jason Medows of Ag State of Mind Podcast. Ag State of Mind focuses on mental health and how it affects those involved in agriculture. Jason holds conversations with both professionals and producers about addressing mental health in ag and how we can adequately remedy the stresses. Jason is committed to creating a place that helps break the stigma regarding mental health in agriculture.Visit https://northamericanag.com/best-of-ag to hear the podcast for yourself!North American Ag Spotlight videos are meant to help producers, and those involved in...2020-12-2316 min