The American Ag Network provides agricultural news, market information, ag weather and other information to keep America’s farmers and ranchers informed. Check out our daily American Ag Today podcast and other special interviews/features. Join Farm Broadcasters Jesse Allen and Richard Ristvedt for the latest in agriculture covering everywhere from the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska to Washington D.C. and beyond.
Episodes
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Farm Broadcaster Jessica Benson and University of Tennessee Extension specialist Chris Narayanan discuss mitigating risk in grain and livestock operations. They also talk about ag technology and the economics of regenerative agriculture! Other topics include the prospect of a world without animal agriculture, fake meat (of course) and the greatest invention -- air conditioning in tractors.
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Agri-Culture - Episode 9 - April 15, 2021 - Brittany Olson, Meat Scientist
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Farm Broadcaster Jessica Benson talks with Brittany Olson, Meat Scientist, about myths and consumer misconceptions when it comes to meat and meat production.
They also discuss meat color and the science behind why meat turns red or brown and whether you can still eat it! Other topics include meat packing plants, labor issues within that industry, communicating with consumers, and having a positive impact on the industry we love.
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Agri-Culture - Episode 8 - April 8, 2021 Luke Schubert, Auctioneer & Cattle Producer
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Farm Broadcaster Jessica Benson talks with auctioneer and cattle producer, Luke Schubert, about the benefits of live auctions, true price discovery, and transparency in the cattle markets. Other topics discussed include COOL and MCOOL, humane slaughter of livestock, consumer perceptions of agriculture, sustainability, and stealing beer from our parents!
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Agri-Culture - Episode 7 - Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Farm Broadcaster Jessica Benson talks with Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts, about how folks can support small business and do a bit of travelling as well, amidst the ongoing pandemic. Harvest Hosts is a membership program that invites self-contained RVers to have unique overnight stays at 2128+ Wineries, Breweries, Farms and More! Jessica and Joel talk about the ins and outs, what RVers need to know, and the benefits of signing up -- whether you're an RVer or a Host! Listen to find out more about the unique experiences past RVers have encountered!
Visit their site here: https://harvesthosts.com/
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Agri-Culture - Episode 6 - Wade Johnson, CEO of UnChained Ag
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Farm Broadcaster Jessica Benson talks with Wade Johnson, CEO of UnChained Ag, about how this digital cooperative hub for farmers and ranchers could help revolutionize the food supply chain. They talk the ins and outs of the website, how it works and its importance after experiencing empty grocery shelves during the pandemic. Jessica and Wade also discuss Initiative 16 (PAUSE Act) that's trying to make headway in Colorado, and the implications of something like this on livestock production.
Here's the link to UnChained Ag https://www.unchainedag.com/
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Agri-Culture - Episode 5 - March 25, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Farm Broadcaster Jessica Benson talks with Kari Olson about the practice no-till farming and how her family's operation transitioned into it. We talk about the soil benefits of no-till, as well as other pros in regards to sustainability--a hot topic in the ag world today. Kari also talks about her experiences as a female farm operator and her path to becoming head operator alongside her father.
This podcast is sponsored by Peterson Farms Seed.
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Two Factors Behind Last-Minute Planting Decisions
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Are you reconsidering some acres? Learn how watching two indicators can help you make the best crop choices.
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Agri-Culture - Episode 4 - March 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Farm Broadcaster Jessica Benson talks meat science with Dr. Eric Berg, a professor at North Dakota State University. Topics include protein bioavailability, DIAAS scale for protein, nutrition studies with pigs, the, "Standard American Diet," the reality that not all protein is created equal (plant-based vs. animal-based) and Eric's hairdo!
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Agri-Culture - Episode 3 March 3, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Farm Broadcaster Jessica Benson talks beef sustainability with Florida cattleman Kevin Escobar. Topics in include why beef is sustainable, why cattle are good for the environment, truth in food labeling and the romantic notion of being an American Cowboy... as well as the history of Ponce De Leon being the first cattleman in the continental US, starting in Florida. If you need a source to prove why cattle production is good for the environment, here it is--ready and recorded.
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Agri-Culture - Episode 1
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Jessica and Mike Adams, host of Adams on Agriculture, discuss hot topics within the industry like an alliance between oil and biofuels industries, fake meat, electric cars, misinformation in ag, food shaming and more.