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Farm Food FactsBonus: Three practices to improve nitrogen efficiencyDr. Jerry Hatfield, Retired Laboratory Director, USDA-ARS National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment and Dr. Bruno Basso, Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Michigan State University, provide three practices farmers can implement to increase nitrogen efficiency. Learn more about the study here: Enhancing Farm Profitability Through Nitrogen Efficiency and Yield Stability To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report on the “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
2025-12-2206 minFarm Food FactsNew USFRA Study: Enhancing Farm Profitability Through Nitrogen Efficiency and Yield StabilityFarm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Dr. Jerry Hatfield, Retired Laboratory Director, USDA-ARS National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment and Dr. Bruno Basso, Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Michigan State University, about USFRA’s new study, “Enhancing Farm Profitability Through Nitrogen Efficiency and Yield Stability.” We cover the new analysis, what conservation and technologies support it, how to manage low- and high-yield zones and improve profitability. Thank you to the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council, Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative for supporting this new research. Learn more abo...
2025-12-1921 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Artificial intelligence impact on pecansSerena Schaffner, Chief Marketing Officer at the American Pecan Council and the American Pecan Promotion Board discusses how artificial intelligence could impact the pecan industry. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
2025-12-0502 minFarm Food FactsKeeping pecans on the plate after ThanksgivingFarm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Serena Schaffner, Chief Marketing Officer at the American Pecan Council and the American Pecan Promotion Board provides an overview of the U.S. pecan industry, including domestic and international marketing strategies, grower challenges and research that is identifying new opportunities. Resources: https://eatpecans.com/ https://americanpecan.com/ To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
2025-11-2419 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Biofuel opportunities for farmers, tax creditsDr. Sally Flis, Director of Sustainable Ag Programs at Nutrien shares how she’s keeping an eye on the biofuel space and the opportunities it could have for farmers with the 45Z tax credit and other incentives. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
2025-11-2102 minFarm Food FactsNutrient Efficiency Highlights Nutrien’s Latest Sustainability ReportFarm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Dr. Sally Flis, Director of Sustainable Ag Programs at Nutrien, about Nutrien’s 2024 Sustainability Report. We cover the big takeaways on nitrogen efficiencies, agronomics, the impact of technology, and more. Resources: 2024 Nutrien Sustainability Report The FARMSMART podcast To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
2025-11-1419 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Connecting farm data to the supply chain, farm resourcesJamie Fisher, Managing Director of Farmer for Sustainable Food, and Paul Cornette, dairy farmer and owner of Cornette Dairy, talk about the importance of connecting farm data to the supply chain, and how farmers use tools like glyphosate for conservation efforts. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
2025-10-3103 minFarm Food FactsFarmer-led conservation group making progress, getting resultsFarm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Paul Cornette, dairy farmer and owner of Cornette Dairy, and Jamie Fisher, Managing Director of Farmer for Sustainable Food (FSF), about how FSF is making a positive impact for farmers and their communities. Resources: A Framework for Farm-Level Sustainability Projects Producer-Led Group Roadmap: A guide to farmers and partners in conservation Peninsula Pride Farms Sustainability Projects Farmers for Sustainable Food Projects To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
2025-10-2421 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Biofuels critical to ag economyDoug Berven, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at POET and a USFRA board member, speaks to the current state of the agriculture economy. Learn more here. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
2025-10-1005 minFarm Food FactsInside scoop on E-15 with POETFarm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Doug Berven, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at POET and a USFRA board member, about the importance of E-15, popular fuel choice around the world, opportunities for infrastructure updates and technology advancements. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
2025-10-0320 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Nebraska farmers achieve carbon dioxide pipelineDawn Caldwell, Executive Director of Renewable Fuels Nebraska talks about the benefits carbon dioxide pipelines in Nebraska will provide. Dawn also shares how we must find ways to interest the next generation in agricultural careers. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
2025-09-1905 minFarm Food FactsOpportunities for U.S. ethanolFarm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Dawn Caldwell, Executive Director of Renewable Fuels Nebraska, about the status of the ethanol industry, E15, the “Golden Nebraska Triangle,” export markets and more. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
2025-09-1224 minFarm Food FactsWisconsin beef farmer opens up about conservation effortsJoin Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Terry Quam, a fourth-generation beef farmer and member of the Cattleman’s Beef Board and of U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action, as they discuss conservation efforts, soil carbon management, price of technology, beef genetics and future goals. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
2025-08-2837 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Focus on water use efficiency and data to fine-tune crop productionJacqi Coleman, Senior Vice-President of Sustainability Partnerships and Stewardship, and Bridgett Hilshey, Senior Director of Sustainability Projects, both at Dairy Management Inc., share what they are keeping an eye on in the space of environmental sustainability. And check out the Dairy Conservation Navigator, created by the U.S. Dairy Checkoff, a platform that simplifies complex sustainability topics by sharing educational materials and technical insights. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
2025-08-1503 minFarm Food FactsDairy Conservation Navigator: One-stop shop for conservation supportFarm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Jacqi Coleman, Senior Vice-President of Sustainability Partnerships and Stewardship, and Bridgett Hilshey, Senior Director of Sustainability Projects, both of Dairy Management Inc., about the Dairy Conservation Navigator. It is a free online platform that consolidates science-based information about dairy conservation topics and the practices and technologies that reduce a farm’s environmental footprint. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
2025-08-0814 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Do your research on future solar projectsJoin us as Jennifer Gannon, director of programs and public relations for the Maryland Grain Producers, shares insights on what to consider when exploring on-farm solar projects. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
2025-07-2501 minFarm Food FactsHow Maryland growers feel about conservation, carbon marketsJoin Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Jennifer Gannon, a farmer and director of programs and public relations for Maryland Grain Producers, as they discuss research her group co-led to better understand the impact of changing climate conditions on Maryland growers, conservation practices farmers are implementing amid those changes, and farmers’ perspectives on the potential for revenue through carbon markets.To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negati...
2025-07-1814 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Future of manure management and microbiome in livestockJoin us as Logan Thompson, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at Kansas State University, and Ermias Kebreab, Associate Dean for Global Engagement in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, as well as Director of the World Food Center at UC Davis, share what practices they are excited about in the space of animal production and management. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
2025-07-0403 minFarm Food FactsAnimal production and management: A buffet of optionsU.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action established an independent scientific working group to analyze the potential for U.S. agriculture to collectively reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and possibly achieve a state of negative emissions, or emitting fewer total GHGs than are sequestered. The resulting report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative,” was peer-reviewed and published. In this episode, we dive deeper into one of the key areas of opportunity outlined in the report: the potential for enhancing animal production and management. Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Logan Thompson, assistant profe...
2025-06-2720 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Measuring global warming potential per unit of nitrogen fertilizer appliedJoin us as Dr. Romulo Lollato, associate professor of agronomy, Extension wheat and forage specialist at Kansas State University, provides insights on the challenges of estimating global warming potential per unit of nitrogen fertilizer that is applied, especially in semi-arid conditions. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report , “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
2025-06-1304 minFarm Food FactsCrop production and the yield gapU.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action has introduced a groundbreaking report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.” In this episode, we dive deeper into one of the key areas of opportunity outlined in the report — the crop production yield gap. Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Dr. Romulo Lollato, associate professor of agronomy, Extension wheat and forage specialist at Kansas State University, as they discuss the difference between actual crop yield and the potential yield that could be achieved under optimal conditions using the best practices, technology and inputs. They explore how nar...
2025-06-0626 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Growers are already increasing soil carbon storage with existing practicesJoin us as Dr. Elizabeth Ellis of Colorado State University shares her insights about how farmers are increasing soil carbon storage with practices already in place. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report,“Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
2025-05-2303 minFarm Food FactsHow management practices can increase carbon in the soilU.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action established an independent scientific working group to analyze the potential for U.S. agriculture to collectively reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and possibly achieve a state of negative emissions, or emitting fewer total GHGs than are sequestered. The resulting report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative,” was peer-reviewed and published. In this episode, we dive deeper into one of the key areas of opportunity outlined in the report: soil carbon management. Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Dr. Elizabeth Ellis of Colorado State University as they...
2025-05-1618 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Nitrogen fertilizer management: Digital twins and roboticsJoin us as Dr. Bruno Basso, professor of earth and environmental sciences at Michigan State University, shares insight on emerging technologies in nitrogen fertilizer management. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
2025-05-0204 minFarm Food FactsThe importance of optimizing nitrogen fertilizerU.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action established an independent scientific working group to analyze the potential for U.S. agriculture to collectively reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and possibly achieve a state of negative emissions, or emitting fewer total GHGs than are sequestered. The resulting report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative,” was peer-reviewed and published. In this episode, we dive deeper into one of the key areas of opportunity outlined in the report: the potential for enhancing animal production and management. Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Dr. Bruno Basso, profe...
2025-04-2531 minFarm Food FactsBonus: International regulations impact on sustainabilityJoin us as Ian Welsh, publishing director and podcast host for Innovation Forum and conference chair for The Future of Food and Beverage USA, shares how international and U.S. regulation will impact sustainability efforts. The Future of Food and Beverage USA is May 28-29 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This two-day business conference will bring together leading brands, farmers, investors and key stakeholders to identify the main areas of opportunity and innovation within the food and beverage industry. We’ll assess how we can collectively drive resilience in next generation farming. Learn more abo...
2025-04-1101 minFarm Food FactsFuture of Food and Beverage USA Conference: How to Drive Resilience in Next Generation of FarmingJoin Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Ian Welsh, publishing director and podcast host for Innovation Forum and conference chair for The Future of Food and Beverage USA, as they discuss pressing topics behind the sessions at the two-day business conference on May 28-29 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They cover local, state and national level benefits for farmers, renovation to innovation, insetting, real solutions with real returns, the next generation of farmers and bankrolling nature’s future. USFRA is a Community Partner for the event. The Future of Food and Beverage USA is May 28-29 in Min...
2025-04-0419 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Sustainable workforce for agriculture, new administration’s involvement in agJoin us as two experts with the Fertilizer Institute, including David Townsend, Director of Member Programs, and Dr. Leanna Nigon, Director of Agronomy & Research, share how they are keeping an eye on the training and development of the agricultural workforce and how the new administration will work with the agriculture community. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report on the “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
2025-03-2104 minFarm Food FactsUnderstanding the 4Rs — Right place, right time, right form & right amountJoin Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Dr. Leanna Nigon, Director of Agronomy & Research, and David Townsend, Director of Member Programs, both with the Fertilizer Institute, as they discuss the 4Rs. Learn more about how nutrient management has economic benefits for the farmer, environmental benefits for the planet, and social benefits for the community. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report on the “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
2025-03-1426 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Storm-clouds ahead, keep investing in technologyJoin us as Austin Gellings, Senior Director of Agricultural Services, and Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of Industry Sectors & Product Leadership, both at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, provide their insights about the importance of data and other factors that must align to keep agriculture going for future generations. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
2025-02-2805 minFarm Food FactsInteroperability in agricultureJoin Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Austin Gellings, Senior Director of Agricultural Services, and Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of Industry Sectors & Product Leadership, both at the Association of Equipment Manufactures, as they discuss interoperability in agricultural equipment, data and autonomy trends, equipment's role in sustainability efforts, challenges and future opportunities. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report on the “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
2025-02-2123 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Understanding the value of the carbon areaJoin us as Tim Trotter, CEO of the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, shares how he is keeping an eye on the value farmers receive for their conservation efforts. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report on the “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
2025-02-0702 minFarm Food FactsDairy Strong: Collaboration in the value chain is keyJoin Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Tim Trotter, CEO of the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, as they discuss key themes that emerged from the recent Dairy Strong conference, including current challenges and opportunities for farmers. USFRA conducted a panel discussion at the conference focused on the potential for agriculture to reduce emissions. The panel featured USFRA Chair Michael Crinion, CEO Kevin Burkum, Dr. Chuck Rice of Kansas State University and Josh Luth of Schreiber Foods. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, h...
2025-01-3117 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Planning for Success: Enhancing Energy Efficiency in AgricultureJoin us as Dr. Marty Matlock, Professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at the University of Arkansas, shares further insights on building resilience among U.S. farmers and ranchers. Discover how innovative strategies and forward-thinking approaches can help agriculture thrive even in the face of uncertainty. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report on the “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
2025-01-1704 minFarm Food FactsEfficient Energy Use in AgricultureU.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action has unveiled a groundbreaking report titled “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.” In this episode, we dive deeper into one of the key areas of opportunity outlined in the report — the potential for enhancing energy use efficiency in agriculture. Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Dr. Marty Matlock, Professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at the University of Arkansas, as they explore this opportunity. Discover the latest energy sources, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative tools that can help farmers overcome challenges and achieve success...
2025-01-1021 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Topics to keep an eye on following COP29USFRA board members and farmers, Michael Crinion and Marilyn Hershey, along with USFRA CEO Kevin Burkum, share what they are keeping an eye on following COP29. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report on the “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
2024-12-1203 minFarm Food FactsBonus: 5 themes to watchTim Faveri, vice president of sustainability and stakeholder relations at Nutrien and a USFRA board member, attended the Biodiversity COP 16 event in Cali, Colombia. He shares 5 themes he’s keeping an eye on following his experiences. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
2024-12-0503 minFarm Food FactsFarmer perspective of COP29USFRA Chair Michael Crinion, a farmer in South Dakota, USFRA Immediate Past Chair Marilyn Hershey, a farmer in Pennsylvania and, and USFRA CEO Kevin Burkum were on the ground in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the United Nations Climate Change Conference. They share their perspectives on what happened and the implications for U.S. agriculture. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. Check out USFRA’s report on the “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative.”
2024-11-2716 minFarm Food FactsAgricultural perspective of Biodiversity COP 16U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action Board Member, Tim Faveri of Nutrien, attended the Biodiversity COP 16 event in Cali, Colombia. He gets listeners up-to-speed on the event, representation of farmers and ranchers, five common themes and what he’s keeping an eye on following this event. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
2024-11-2119 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Researchers’ perspectives on the future of agricultureThese scholars spent their careers improving and providing value to agriculture and now they share what topics they are keeping an eye on that could significantly impact agriculture through the recent report commissioned by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action, "Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative." Find more information on the study here. Guests include: Dr. Chuck Rice, University Distinguished Professor, Kansas State University Dr. Marty Matlock, Professor in Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, at the University of Arkansas Dr. Jerry Hatfield, Retired Laboratory Director, USDA-ARS National Laboratory for Agr...
2024-11-1907 minFarm Food FactsLead researchers' viewpoints: Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative Study The three lead researchers of the newly published report, “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative,” shared their key takeaways, insight on the impressive scholars involved in the project, what farmers, ranchers and industry should know about this report and the future relevancy of it. U.S Farmers and Ranchers in Action commissioned the new report which was authored by an independent group of 26 leading research scientists and peer reviewed by the National Academy of Sciences. This report was published by the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST). Find more information on the study h...
2024-11-1236 minFarm Food FactsBonus from Climate Week NYC: Agriculture tasked with a lot, even in an ag recessionDairy farmer Michael Crinion, owner of Ash Grove Dairy and USFRA board chair, and Kevin Burkum, CEO of USFRA, share what they are keeping an eye on following Climate Week New York City. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
2024-10-0303 minFarm Food FactsUSFRA Activity at Climate Week NYCDairy farmer Michael Crinion, owner of Ash Grove Dairy and USFRA board chair, and Kevin Burkum, CEO of USFRA, raised the voice of sustainable farmers and ranchers at one of the largest climate events of its kind in the world. Farm Food Facts host Joanna Guza provided a fly on the wall experience about the conversations at Climate Week New York City. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
2024-10-0125 minFarm Food FactsBonus: All-size agricultural operations have a place in sustainabilityOn this bonus episode, seventh generation poultry farmer and Director of Agricultural Services with the Association of Equipment Manufactures Austin Gellings, shares how he's keeping an eye on the farm bill, automation and finding a place to start in sustainability. Become a partner of USFRA: usfarmersandranchers.org/partnerships
2024-08-1502 minFarm Food FactsAgriculture’s efforts towards carbon neutralityExpert Austin Gellings, the director of agricultural services with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, shares farmers and ranchers' efforts to carbon neutrality in the field and farm management practices. Farm Food Facts host Joanna Guza discusses what types of equipment is being used, which part of agriculture has the biggest impact, challenges, data protection and future trends. Become a partner of USFRA: usfarmersandranchers.org/partnerships
2024-08-0117 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Importance of staying ahead of trendsJaclyn St. John, registered dietitian and director of community wellness for Dairy West, shares how Dairy West is keeping an eye on trends in the dairy space. Become a partner of USFRA: usfarmersandranchers.org/partnerships
2024-08-0101 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Importance of staying ahead of trendsJaclyn St. John, registered dietitian and director of community wellness for Dairy West, shares how Dairy West is keeping an eye on trends in the dairy space. Become a partner of USFRA: usfarmersandranchers.org/partnershipsJoin us at Honor the HarvestUSFRA’s Honor the Harvest Forum is September 10-12 at Noo Sun Dairy, located just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a one-of-a-kind experience where executive leaders and agricultural producers meet on a ranch to generate new ideas, partnerships, and actions to advance sustainable food, fuel, and...
2024-08-0101 minFarm Food FactsU.S. Speedskating team connected to dairyThe U.S. speedskating team that competed in Beijing got to experience and learn how dairy farmers treat their cows like athletes and visit one of the farms that supply their self-stable milk from Gossner Foods. Jaclyn St. John, registered dietitian and director of community wellness for Dairy West, shares about the relationship, dairy farm experience and nutrition behind dairy. Holly and Mitch Hancock, dairy farmers and owners of Noo Sun Dairy, also shared their perspective of the farm visit and questions asked from the U.S. Speedskating team. Learn more about dairy at usdairy.com
2024-07-2518 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Challenges with corn rootworm and tar spotOn this bonus episode, experts Bethany Grabow, DEKALB Technical Product Lead with Bayer and Sammie Brantner, Technical Agronomist with Bayer, share their concerns about the challenges with corn rootworm and tar spot. If the guests sparked your interest, check out Bethany and Sammie's episode on why grow shorter corn. Become a partner of USFRA: usfarmersandranchers.org/partnerships
2024-07-1103 minFarm Food FactsWhy grow shorter corn?Experts Bethany Grabow, DEKALB Technical Product Lead with Bayer and Sammie Brantner, Technical Agronomist with Bayer, join us to share about the challenges with traditional tall corn and why short corn could be a better option for your business. Farm Food Facts host Joanna Guza discuss the environmental and economic benefits, quality and quantity at harvest, data collection and future trends in crop technology. Become a partner of USFRA: usfarmersandranchers.org/partnerships
2024-07-0415 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Continued growth of biofuels, incentives for climate-smart practicesIn this bonus episode, Doug Berven, vice-president of corporate affairs at POET, shares his insight on the future of biofuels and the importance of incentives for farmers. Become a partner of USFRA: usfarmersandranchers.org/partnerships
2024-07-0102 minFarm Food FactsHow biofuels are used around the worldDoug Berven, vice-president of corporate affairs at POET, previews how biofuels are being used around the world. Farm Food Facts host Joanna Guza and Doug discuss what sources countries use to produce biofuels, which country is the most successful, challenges and the future of biofuels in the U.S. Become a partner of USFRA: usfarmersandranchers.org/partnerships Join us at Honor the Harvest USFRA’s Honor the Harvest Forum is September 10-12 at Noo Sun Dairy, located just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a one-of-a-kind experience where exec...
2024-06-2017 minFarm Food FactsImportance of data collection and protectionExpert Ian Welsh, publishing director and podcast host for the Innovation Forum, join us to discuss the importance of on-farm data collection and why it is so valuable. Farm Food Facts host Joanna Guza and Ian discuss the importance of data collection globally, brands interest in agricultural data, data currency and how we keep farmers at the center of the conversation. Become a partner of USFRA: usfarmersandranchers.org/partnerships USFRA will be at Innovation Forum’s Future of Food and Beverage USA Conference in Minnesota (May 29th-30th). More i...
2024-05-1616 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Utah dairy farmers focused on water conservationSecond generation dairy farmers, Mitch and Holly Hancock, will be hosting the 2024 U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action's Honor the Harvest. In this bonus episode, they share what they are focused on for the future of their farm and agriculture in Utah. Become a partner of USFRA: usfarmersandranchers.org/partnerships
2024-04-2502 minFarm Food FactsMeet the owners of Noo Sun DairySecond generation dairy farmers, Mitch and Holly Hancock, will be hosting the 2024 U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action's Honor the Harvest Forum. They care for 7,000 animals across their three locations in Utah and farm 2,500 acres. Mitch and Holly share about the history of the farm, team of employees, conservation efforts, technology use, future goals and what they are most looking forward to at USFRA's Honor the Harvest Forum. Become a partner of USFRA: usfarmersandranchers.org/partnerships
2024-04-2220 minFarm Food FactsBonus: Farmer and researcher share energy and label of processing concern - USBOn this bonus episode, Carla Schultz, owner of Eight Plates Farm in Michigan and a United Soybean Board farmer-leader and Mark Messina, director of nutrition science and research at Soy Nutrition Institute, share their future concerns on the future of land and energy use and the nutrition content of food. If the guests sparked your interest, check out Carla and Mark's episode on the health behind soy for humans and animals.Become a partner of USFRA: usfarmersandranchers.org/partnerships
2024-04-1504 minFarm Food FactsHealth behind soy for humans and animalsTwo experts in the agricultural value chain, Carla Schultz, owner of Eight Plates Farm in Michigan and a United Soybean Board farmer-leader and Mark Messina, director of nutrition science and research at Soy Nutrition Institute, share the nutritional value and benefits of soy. Carla shares about a recent study by the United Soybean Board found that 7 in 10 consumers say animal diet is extremely or very important when purchasing meat. Mark explains research on the soy's potential to prevent breast cancer and more. Become a partner of USFRA: usfarmersandranchers.org/partnerships Jo...
2024-04-0121 minFarm Food FactsBonus Episode Extra: Kevin Burkum: Regenerative agriculture discussionThe leader of U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action, Kevin Burkum, shares what topic he is keeping an eye on that will have an impact on agriculture. Stay connected with USFRA at usfarmersandranchers.org. Learn more about U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action: usfarmersandranchers.orgConnect with Kevin on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevinburkumBecome a partner of USFRA: usfarmersandranchers.org/partnerships
2024-03-2501 minFarm Food FactsOpportunities and challenges for agriculture with USFRA CEOKevin Burkum, CEO of U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action, shares how USFRA is making changes to help support agriculture in meeting its challenges and leveraging opportunities, both domestically and internationally. Kevin also shares more about his background and professional experiences. Learn more about U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action: usfarmersandranchers.orgConnect with Kevin on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevinburkumBecome a partner of USFRA: usfarmersandranchers.org/partnerships
2024-02-2713 minFarm Food FactsHonor the Harvest and the Future of AgHonor the Harvest Forum is an invitation-only event that gathers food and agriculture leaders to further our global sustainable food system. Former head of Harvard Business School’s Agribusiness Program and is known as a strategic pathfinder in the global agri-food industry, Mary Shelman, emceed the USFRA Honor the Harvest. Today, we gain her high-level perspective of the event and what she’s keeping an eye on in the future of agriculture.
2023-12-2025 minFarm Food FactsFarmers and Ranchers Front and Center in Sharm El SheikhToday's episode is a must see and is reference for all of our futures. USFRA CEO, Erin Fitzgerald, has been on a worldwide tour sharing the voice of the US Farmers and Ranchers globally. She's just returned from the critical and sometimes nail-biting 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or what's called the conference of the parties of the UNFCCC more commonly referred to, and much easier as COP 27, the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference that was held from the 6th of November to the 20th of November in Egypt.
2022-12-0518 minFarm Food FactsTractor Supply Company’s Sustainability Practices and Engagement with USFRAIn today’s episode we explore how the almost $13 billion retailer – Tractor Supply, with over 2,000 stores across 49 states, is a leader in working with farmers and ranchers - and committed to the goal of net zero operations. Tractor Supply’s mission statement is: “To work hard, have fun and make money by providing legendary service and great products at everyday low prices”. Our guest is Mary Winn Pilkington, senior vice president investor relations and public relations at Tractor Supply Company. Before coming to Tractor Supply in 2018, Mary Winn held senior positions at Dollar General, Pepsi Bottling Group and International Paper.
2022-07-1316 min
Linder Farm Network Field TalkLFN Field Talk podcast #21 USFRA Rochelle KrusemarkAgriculture is in a constant state of change as economic, political and social influences evolve. The U.S. Farmer and Ranchers in Action or USFRA, is a collaborative organization that contends farmers can be positive agents of change for shaping the future of agriculture and much more. USFRA board member and Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council director Rochelle Krusemark joins for this Field Talk podcast.
2022-04-1114 minFarm Food FactsFarmers and Billionaires: The WFP Chief’s Plan for Solving World HungerJoin USFRA and Phil Lempert as we sit down with the UN World Food Programme Chief who blames a hunger crisis on a “toxic cocktail” of conflict, climate change, disasters, poverty and inequality. 45 million people in 43 countries around the world stand at the frontlines of hunger. WFP Executive Director David Beasley says farmers can help lift millions out of poverty and make agriculture environmentally sustainable. And he says billionaires have a duty to act.
2021-12-0347 minFarm Food FactsBehind The Scenes At COP26 U.N. Climate Change ConferenceToday’s episode is a very special one. Anne Meis, chair of USFRA and Erin Fitzgerald our CEO just returned from the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland where for the first time the farmers voice was heard and farmers now have a seat at the table.
2021-11-1723 minFarm Food FactsThe Carbon Neutral PigToday we go behind the scenes and talk with Marlowe Vaughn and USFRA Board Chair Anne Meis. Marlowe Vaughan is the star of the USFRA produced short film, The Carbon Neutral Pig. She is also a North Carolina pig farmer and is the Executive Director of the Feed the Dialogue NC with a true passion for educating consumers about agriculture and where their food comes from. Her enthusiasm, passion and knowledge of the pork industry earned her the Emerging Leader Award, previously known as the Pork All-American, an award also earned by her father, Bob Ivey in 1982. As well as...
2021-10-0724 minFarm Food FactsBonus: All-size agricultural operations have a place in sustainabilityOn this bonus episode, seventh generation poultry farmer and Director of Agricultural Services with the Association of Equipment Manufactures Austin Gellings, shares how he's keeping an eye on the farm bill, automation and finding a place to start in sustainability. Become a partner of USFRA: usfarmersandranchers.org/partnerships
2021-08-1202 minFarm Food FactsCalifornia Department of Ag Signs the Decade of Ag (Part 2)We continue our important discussion on the universal support of agriculture. Today's episode focuses on the Herculean efforts of two States, Maryland, and California, and the farmers who make those States great through the USFRA's Decade of Ag effort, Earth Day, and the public private partnerships, which we are all focused on the future of sustainable agriculture. In the previous episode, we heard about what's happening in Maryland, where the number one industry is actually farming. Now we travel across the country to California to continue the discussion with California's Secretary of Ag, Karen Ross and Don Cameron, President...
2021-04-2126 minFarm Food FactsMaryland Department of Ag Signs the Decade of Ag (Part 1)With Secretary of Agriculture Joseph Bartenfelder and Chip BowlingThis is a very important time for our food supply. No one, from farmers and ranchers to supermarket leaders to the consumer can dispute how important agriculture and the universal support of agriculture is. Right now today's episode focuses on the Herculean efforts of two States, Maryland, and California, and the farmers who make those States great through the USFRA's Decade of Ag effort through Earth Day and the public private partnerships, which are all focused on the future of sustainable agriculture.
2021-04-2121 minFarm Food FactsIntroducing a Decade of AgNational Ag Day is a day that recognizes and celebrates the abundance provided by American agriculture. With us today to introduce the Decade of Ag are three of our vitally important leaders, as well as current and past USFRA board chairs Anne Meis, Chip Bowling and Brad Greenway.
2021-03-2315 minFarm Food FactsLooking Ahead to the Future of Dairy: Collaboration & InnovationToday, it's all about dairy and with us today is Marilyn Hershey, a dairy farmer who operates a 600 cow dairy farm in Pennsylvania with her husband, Duane. She serves as the chair at Dairy Management, Inc. And is also a published author. She's the secretary of the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association Speaker's Bureau and serves on the national dairy promotion and research board among other various community organization . Marilyn recently joined the USFRA board of directors in 2020.
2021-02-0118 minFarm Food FactsHow U.S. Nature4Climate Is Encouraging Collaboration With The Farming CommunityToday – its all about natural climate solutions and how they pay off. And to introduce you to a new entity that launched earlier this year that is leading the charge. U.S. Nature4Climate is a coalition of 10 conservation, sustainability, and business organizations, including US Farmers and Ranchers in Action that are dedicated to ensuring our forests, farms, ranches, grasslands and wetlands are an important part of the overall strategy to combat climate change.Their goal is to create a collaborative platform where conservation organizations, the farm and forestry sectors, and corporations can work together to...
2020-11-1822 minFarm Food FactsWhy Marketing Agriculture Is So importantThere is so much to celebrate with all of the new partnerships, confrontational collaboration (thanks to Polly Ruhland at USB for that term) and focus on the next 30 harvests to create climate-smart, prosperous agriculture in the US.As marketers deeply invested in food and agriculture, we believe there is even more energy and opportunity to be gained by leveraging the untapped power of consumer engagement on these initiatives. There are large, eager customer and consumer audiences ready to recognize these efforts and celebrate the brands that invest in sustainable supply chain innovations in support of farmers and...
2020-11-0523 min