In this week’s Digging In, we bring to you a discussion with Harrison Pittman that took place during this year's Commodity Conference. Harrison is the Director of the National Agricultural Law Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The center is the nation’s leading source of research and information related to agricultural and food law. Harrison is a f…

In this week's Digging In, graduates of veterinary medicine toss their graduation cap in the air and head into their long sought-after career, many are choosing urban clinics who specialize in small animal care, over rural, mostly mixed animal practices. In our rural, agriculture centered communities its necessary we have access to large animal vet…

In this week’s Digging In, we revisit more topics addressed during the MOFB Commodity Conference. In this 2nd installment from the event, we hear from American Farm Bureau economist, Faith Parum. Faith digs into the current trade outlook for U.S. agriculture commodities. She offers a historic view of the export market and a bird’s eye view of the c…

In this week’s Digging In, we revisit the topics addressed during the MOFB Commodity Conference. This week, we hear from Josh Linville, with StoneX Group Inc. Josh brings a unique perspective to the fertilizer markets. In his presentation he reminds the audience that the commodities we produce and use are part of a global market, and it’s important…

Today on the Digging in Podcast. Lucinda McRoberts joins the show to talk about Missouri ALOT, a program to develop the leadership potential of individuals in Missouri’s agricultural community. Lucinda breaks down how the program enhances participants’ communication and leadership skills, expands their understanding of agricultural issues, encourag…

Today on the Digging in Podcast. Randy Little joins the show to talk about all things State Fair, agriculture, southwest Missouri, and of course his time at PFI. He shares with us how he got started and what drives him to continue to do more.If you have spent time in southwest Missouri over the past 40 years, you’ve probably seen or visited the wes…

Today on the Digging in Podcast. Jason Moore breaks down all things Missouri State Fair. From BBQ competitions, live shows, and even world record holders. Plus, a whole lot more. There are a ton of things to get excited about and it's coming up fast. August 7th through the 17th in Sedalia, Missouri. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have…

Today on the Digging in Podcast. Joining President Hawkins is Missouri’s Attorney General Andrew Baily. The AG’s office is engaged on several issues important to MOFB members, including the Grain Belt Express, the false report of new world screwworm in the state, Waters of the U.S. and California’s Prop 12. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts…

Today on the Digging in Podcast. Several factors are impacting the commodity markets, but it seems weather and tariffs are top of mind for farmers and traders. Ben Brown, Senior Research Associate / Extension Agricultural Economist with the University of Missouri, breaks down the markets and offers insight on the market movers and expectations.Subs…

Today on the Digging in Podcast. We recap the legislative headlines following the 2025 Special Session before jumping into the upcoming Agritourism Conference. We hear from conference veteran Matt Moreland. Owner of Red Barn Ranch in Harrisonville, Missouri. Matt shares his experience with the conference and why he considers it a must attend event.…

Today on the Digging in Podcast. We cover the headlines from agriculture and, "The Cow Guy" Scott Shellady joins again to discuss misinformation in recent agriculture headlines and how they have affected the markets.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Ad…

Joining President Hawkins on this episode of Think Big, Do Good is Convoy of Hope Founder, Hal Donaldson. Convoy of Hope, a global, faith-based, nonprofit organization that works with communities to address root causes of poverty and hunger.Every school day Convoy of Hope feeds 639,000 children in 39 countries, empowers women in micro-enterprise, a…

Today on the Digging in Podcast. We give a quick update on legislative progress. Additionally, we discuss agriculture news headlines and a peek at the markets with "The Cow Guy" Scott ShelladySubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bur…

Today on the Digging in Podcast. Missouri Farm Bureau President, Garrett Hawkins joins the show from Washington DC. His visit includes an address to the EPA about the Clean Water Act and how it has affected landowners in Missouri. As well as highlighting the importance of WOTUS. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent dire…

Today on the Digging in Podcast. Kayden Guymon, MOFB’s Director of Regulatory Affairs & Policy Counsel sits down to talk about the "Purple Paint Law" and how landowners can use this law to notify the general public of when they are approaching privately owned land. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your s…

Joining President Hawkins on this episode of Think Big, Do Good is Congressman Sam Graves. Sam’s leadership has been recognized by the Missouri Farm Bureau as well as the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, the Missouri Hospital Association and the National Federation of Independent Businesses. As a father, grandfather, farmer, businessman, and former St…

Today on the Digging in Podcast. Mark Fiegenbaum, MOFB’s Associate Director of State & Local Legislative Affairs brings us a Mid-Session update from the State Capital! Listen to learn more about MOFB Health Plans, Water Exportation, and Eminent Domain among other MOFB priorities.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent dire…

On this episode of the Digging In Podcast, Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins visits with the Senate President Pro Tem, Cindy O’Laughlin about the current legislative session, ongoing issues in Missouri and her experience prior to serving in her current role.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to y…

Today on this week’s Digging In, we share the final panel discussion from this year's legislative briefing. You’ll hear from three members of the Kehoe administration on several issues from CWD, to water exports and much more. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have every release of Digging In sent directly to your smart device!Host: Jane…

Today on the Digging in Podcast. We are bringing another portion of the Legislative Briefing held recently at the Home Office. This week we feature the Legislative panel. Talking points during the discussion include WOTUS, Health Plans, Eminent Domain, and Missouri infrastructure.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have every release of Di…

Today on the Digging in Podcast. We replay some of the Legislative Briefing from late February. Scott Faughn brings an abridged version of This Week in Missouri Politics, where he first sits down with President Garrett Hawkins to talk about all things Missouri Farm Bureau. Following is a panel discussion with several Farm Bureau board members where…

Today on the Digging in Podcast. Meet Mark Fiegenbaum, MOFB’s Associate Director of State & Local Legislative Affairs. Some Missourians are uninsured or underinsured due to limited individual marketplace options and skyrocketing costs. That’s why MOFB Health Plans is a key issue Mark’s championing on behalf of members. Listen to learn more about Ma…

Today on the Digging in Podcast. National FFA Vice President for the Western Region, Abigale Jacobsen, joins to talk about visiting the Show Me State. As well as her beginnings in FFA and her experiences in the "blue jacket" traveling around the country and world. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your sm…

Today on the Digging in Podcast. "The Farm CPA" Paul Neiffer joins to discuss tax season, the new administration, and what changes farmers could be facing for next year's taxes and the future. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bu…

Returning to the Digging In podcast is Roger McEowen, Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University. In this episode, he covers a variety of topics, including the shortage of law professionals in rural areas and his efforts to showcase the benefits of practicing in rural communities. As well as how changes in DC may affect farme…

In late January, around 5,000 Farm Bureau members traveled to San Antonio, TX for the American Farm Bureau Convention. MOFB President Garrett Hawkins tells us about the meeting, policy discussion, and why the conference is a great opportunity to connect with other farmers and ranchers. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In se…

This week we welcome Kayden Guymon, MOFB's new Director of Regulatory Affairs and Policy Counsel. Kayden tells us about his background in agriculture, from the family farm in Illinois to working in agriculture law in Missouri and turns any eye toward regulatory issues important to MOFB. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In s…

This week, we welcome MOFB's Garrett Hawkins and Davin Althoff as a double feature. President Hawkins recaps the annual MOFB meeting and offers insight on the upcoming AFBF Convention.The cattle markets are seeing an uptick as producers build out their plans for 2025. Althoff explains the rise and the possibility of a herd expansion. Subscribe wher…

The ambassador contest was a highlight of the 110th Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) annual meeting. Each year, a panel of judges selects two college students who will serve in the leadership role through the year ahead. This year, 14 young leaders competed for the opportunity, and Karson Calvin and Claire Walker earned the title.This week, we introduce…

The ambassador contest was a highlight of the 110th Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) annual meeting. Each year, a panel of judges selects two college students who will serve in the leadership role through the year ahead. This year, 14 young leaders competed for the opportunity, and Karson Calvin and Claire Walker earned the title. This week, we introduc…

BJ Tanksley joins us on the podcast to talk about broadband access for rural Missouri, how it's been an ongoing point of emphasis for both MOFB and the state of Missouri, and how a recent summit provided key updates to leaders in the industry.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time i…

This week kicks off a new monthly market update. Davin Althoff, MOFB's Director of Marketing and Commodities, delivers the latest insight on the livestock & grain markets, and details from the weekly harvest progress report.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released!Host: …

Scott Faughn, host of This Week in Missouri Politics, joins us ahead of the general election. Scott provides insight on some down-ballot elections, the MOFB PAC endorsed candidates, and his prediction for some political races. If you are a Missouri resident, listen in, and then get out and vote on Tuesday, November 5th!Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Dir…

Spencer Tuma sits down on the latest Digging In installment to offer insight on Rails to Trails legislation and the background leading up to the private policy rights proposal. She also brings us an update on the farm bill as we head into 2025. Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & AdvocacyGuest: Spencer Tuma, MOFB Director of Nati…

The farm economy was a key subject during the recent Agri-Pulse Ag Outlook Summit in Kansas City. In this episode of Digging In, we here from USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer and Former Senate Ag Committee Chief Economist, John Newton who offer their perspective on the ag economy and status of the farm bill.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts …

Joining President Hawkins on this episode of Think Big, Do Good is his long-time friend Caleb Jones. Jones has left footprints in both the Missouri and U.S. Capitols, all while staying true to his rural roots in Moniteau County, Missouri. After years of public service, he assumed his current role as CEO of the Missouri Electric Cooperatives, contin…

Continuing with our special election series on our podcast, President Hawkins and Senator Josh Hawley are featured on this week's episode of Digging In. Senator Hawley shares insight from his first term as U.S. Senator, as well as what he believes is at stake for rural America as we look to the future.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to ha…

Last week, MOFB held their annual IMPACT class tour. Members of the 2024 class had to opportunity to visit agribusinesses in the Nashville area. Three members of the class joined us on the podcast this week to review why they made the decision to be part of the cohort and their favorite parts of their time in Tennessee.Subscribe wherever you listen…

Following his presentation at the annual MOFB Commodity Conference, Roger McEowen, Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University, joined us for the podcast. In this episode, he covers a variety of topics, including electronic animal identification, tax policies and the shortage of agriculture law professionals in rural areas. Su…

As a host for RFD-TV, co-owner of Billy Bob's Texas, and former Miss Rodeo America, Pam Minick is a true icon in Western Sports. She joins us for the newest episode in our "Think Big, Do Good" series. We take a look back at her incredible life and career, from Nevada to Texas, as she navigated the rodeo, pageant and broadcasting world. Tune in to h…

Each year during the Missouri State Fair, a press conference is hosted at the MOFB building on Legislative Day. At this conference, elected leaders share their legislative updates with fairgoers and media. The legislators that spoke at the press conference this year included Governor Mike Parson, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, Senator Eric Schmitt…

Scott Faughn, Host of This Week in Missouri Politics, joins us on the podcast this week to discuss the upcoming primary election. Giving his opinion on each of the MOFB PAC endorsed candidates, Scott gives us his prediction of many of the current political races. If you are a Missouri resident, be sure to listen in to this podcast, and then get out…

To help kick off a two-day tour across Mid-Missouri, former senator Kurt Schaefer joined President Hawkins on the podcast. Missouri Farm Bureau’s (MOFB) Political Action Committee (PAC) endorsed Kurt Schaefer for election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District. If given the opportunity, Schaefer has plans to "…

Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore joins us on the podcast this week to provide a preview of "Summer's Best Story." The Missouri State Fair will be held August 8-18, with fun for the entire family. Make plans to attend this year's fair, and be sure to swing by the MOFB building for your $0.25 milk! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to…

The Department of Energy recently announced the proposed phase II of the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC). A list of preliminary, potential corridors includes the Midwest Plains, spanning 5 miles wide and 780 miles long across portions of Illinois, Indiana, Kansas and Missouri. MOFB Director of Regulatory Affairs Dan Engeman…

Davin Althoff, MOFB Director of Marketing and Commodities, joins us on Digging In to discuss the upcoming Missouri Farm Bureau Agritourism Conference! This year's event will be held July 14-16 in Hannibal, MO. For more information on the conference, visit https://mofb.org/event/2024-agritourism-conference/.Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts …

Gatlin Didier is an actor, producer, and rancher - born and raised in rural western Oklahoma where he learned at a young age that to keep busy you have to entertain yourself and a lot of times others. Growing up on his family's ranch that has been around since 1902, he also wants to make content that highlights that way of life - country livin'. Tu…

This week, President Hawkins invited Sen. Lincoln Hough to join him on the podcast. Hailing from Greene County, Hough is a first-generation rancher with the hopes to become the next Missouri Lieutenant Governor. Currently serving in the Missouri Senate and chairing the Appropriations Committee, Hough has used his experience and background to delive…

Last Monday, the MOFB Political Action Committee (PAC) voted to endorse Andrew Bailey for a full term as Missouri’s Attorney General. Following that time, Bailey joined MOFB President Garrett Hawkins to talk about his background, history during his time as the incumbent attorney general, and his goals for the state of Missouri as he looks to the fu…

The passion for both agriculture and journalism were developed in Sara Wyant from a young age. Having grown up as an Iowa farm girl, she blazed her own career path, which later led to establishing a well-known news source for agriculture policy and industry updates: Agri-Pulse Communications. Listen in as Sara tells us her story and imparts her adv…