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Drought, decreased herd sizes, and lower yields are just a few of the obstacles Missouri farmers faced this year. Due to these challenges and more, the Rural & Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center's newly published Farm Income Outlook Report shows net farm income is expected to decrease in the next few years. However, Dr. Scott Brown, Interim Director, says the the overall outlook for agriculture is still bright. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guests: Scott Brown, Interim Director, Rural & Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Sara Wyant, Owner and Editor of Agri-Pulse, joins us again on the podcast for another Washington, D.C. update. With a new Speaker of the House selected, Sara shares some insight on what this could mean for the upcoming Farm Bill, as well as other political topics on her radar as we start to round out 2023. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guests: Sara Wyant, Owner/Editor of Agri-Pulse Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
The Disney movie "The Rookie" is based upon a true story about a coach who discovers that dreams can come true at any stage of life. That coach, Jim Morris, is one of our guest speakers at the MOFB Annual Meeting! On this episode, Jim discusses how the movie came to be, what filming was like, and gives a sneak peek into his message for our upcoming event! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guests: Jim Morris, "The Rookie" Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
On October 13, the Public Service Commission (PSC) authorized the Grain Belt Express to relocate the Missouri converter station from Ralls County to Monroe County, increase transmission capacity and relocate the AC connector line (the “Tiger Connector”) from Ralls County to Monroe, Audrain, and Callaway Counties. Digging In guest Brent Haden, Founder and Partner of The Law Firm of Haden & Colbert, chatted with us on what this means for affected landowners and how PSC reform could benefit Missouri farmers and ranchers. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guests: Brent Haden, Founder and Partner of The Law Firm of Haden & Colbert. Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President, Zippy Duvall, digs in to variety of topics on this episode, ranging from Farm Bill progress to peanut production! Plus, Zippy gives us a sneak peek on the topics he plans to cover at the upcoming MOFB Annual Meeting and AFBF Annual Convention. More on MOFB's Annual Meeting can be found at https://mofb.org/event/2023-annual-meeting/. You won't want to miss this year's event! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guests: Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation President Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
There will be another vote for the Speaker of the House, today in Washington D.C. Joining us for a quick visit on this episode of Digging In is Sara Wyant, Owner and Editor of Agri-Pulse, a large online publication focused on food and farm policy. We discuss the situation up to this point, today’s vote and potential outcome, as well as what this could mean for the upcoming Farm Bill. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guests: Sara Wyant, Owner/Editor of Agri-Pulse Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Access to affordable and effective health coverage is one of the biggest challenges facing Missouri Farm Bureau members. Anthony Kimbrough, CEO of Tennessee Farm Bureau Health Plans, joins President Hawkins on the podcast this week to discuss why additional health plan options are important for Missourians. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President Guests: Anthony Kimbrough, CEO of Tennessee Farm Bureau Health Plans Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Some conversations can be difficult to have but are necessary to properly plan for the future. Connie Haden, Founding Partner of The Law Firm of Haden & Colbert, says estate planning should happen sooner rather than later. Do you have an established plan to pass on your assets? Aren't sure where to start? Tune in to learn more on this week's episode of Digging In! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guests: Connie Haden, J.D., The Law Firm of Haden & Colbert Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
We're continuing our Farm Bill series on the podcast this week with special guest Joel Leftwich, Kansas Farm Bureau's Chief Strategy Officer. After spending nearly two decades in Washington, D.C., Leftwich reflects on his experiences with previous Farm Bills and gives us his predictions on the potential timing and content of the upcoming Farm Bill. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guests: Joel Leftwich, Kansas Farm Bureau Chief Strategy Officer Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. This is why the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week. Linda Emanuel, RN and Community Health Director at AgriSafe, shares stories and her insight on farm safety during this episode of Digging In. AgriSafe has educational tools and resources available for farmers and ranchers, as well as youth. You can find more at agrisafe.org or contact them at info.agrisafe.org. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guests: Linda Emanuel, RN and Agrisafe Community Health Director Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
What is the Green Web? You'll find out in this week's episode of Digging In as Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Regulatory Affairs, Dan Engemann, dives deeper into conversation on the Green Web and how it may affect farmers and ranchers. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guests: Dan Engemann, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Regulatory Affairs Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Continuing with our Farm Bill series, Congressman Mark Alford joined the podcast this week to discuss the potential timeline, his priorities and conversations he is having leading into the upcoming Farm Bill. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guests: Congressman Mark Alford; Spencer Tuma, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of National Legislative Affairs; Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Drought, followed by significant rain in August, cost a central Missouri farm several dozen head of cattle. The animals died after consuming grass that turned green following the rains, but retained toxicity caused by drought stress. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host; Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guests: Davin Althoff, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Marketing & Commodities, and Dr. John Bollinger, DVM Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Davin Althoff, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Marketing & Commodities, joined us on the podcast this week to talk about the upcoming Commodity Conference. Held August 24-25, the conference brings together Missouri Farm Bureau leadership and members, giving them the opportunity to discuss challenges and opportunities relating to the commodities grown in our state. Registration is free for those interested in attending. More information can be found at https://mofb.org/event/23commodity/. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host; Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guest: Davin Althoff, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Marketing & Commodities Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist
Mark Wolfe, Missouri State Fair director, joined the podcast to talk about the final preparations going into the 2023 Missouri State Fair. Beginning August 10, the State Fair features 11 days of fun and excitement for the entire family! Be sure to join us on Monday, August 14, for Farm Bureau/Farm Family Day! Special discounts are available that day for Farm Bureau members, including $1 off adult gate admission and $5 off an unlimited carnival ride wristband -- all available if purchased through your local county Farm Bureau office! Also, be sure to stop by our building any time during the State Fair to visit with staff, purchase items from our store and get a refreshing cup of milk! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host; Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guest: Mark Wolfe, Missouri State Fair director Producer: Tyler Madsen, Missouri Farm Bureau
Dr. Bart Fischer, research assistant professor and co-director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University, joined the podcast this week to talk about his experience as the chief economist for the Committee on Agriculture in the U.S. House of Representatives and what he sees when he looks at the current progress of this year's Farm Bill construction. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host; Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guest: Dr. Bart Fischer, Texas A&M University Producer: Tyler Madsen, Missouri Farm Bureau
Brent Haden, founder & partner at the law firm of Haden & Colbert in Columbia, Mo., joined the podcast this week to discuss the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) and what's the latest with the Grain Belt Express and Tiger Connector projects, Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host; Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Guest: Brent Haden Producer: Tyler Madsen, Missouri Farm Bureau
In a special traveling episode of the Digging In podcast, Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins sat down with U.S. Senator Josh Hawley from the Senate recording studio to talk about key items impacting Missouri's famers & ranchers. President Hawkins and Senator Hawley discussed WOTUS, how decisions made by other state legislatures impact Missouri, and why a conversation between Senator Hawley and a family member runs through his head during any agriculture negotiation on Capitol Hill. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President Guest: Senator Josh Hawley Producer: Tyler Madsen, Missouri Farm Bureau
Terri Moore and Roger Cryan from the American Farm Bureau Federation joined the podcast to talk about AFBF's 2023 Fourth of July Cookout Survey results, which gives Americans an informal look at what they can expect to pay this summer for a friends & family BBQ! Check out MOFB President Garrett Hawkins' Commentary from June 28 that highlighted additional survey results: https://mofb.org/fourth-of-july-provides-time-to-reflect-at-2023s-halfway-mark/ Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Producer: Tyler Madsen, MOFB Communications Strategist
Andrew Walmsley, Senior Director of Government Affairs at American Farm Bureau, joined the podcast to discuss the status of the Farm Bill. Andrew and host Janet Adkison, MOFB's Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy, talked where the Farm Bill currently sits and what the next steps could be as the massive piece of legislation makes its way through Congress. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each week! Producer: Tyler Madsen
Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins sat down with Andrew Bailey, the 44th Attorney General of the State of Missouri, this week to discuss Waters of the United States (WOTUS). AG Bailey talked with President Hawkins about the Clean Water Act, what the recent Supreme Court "Sackett vs. EPA" decision truly means for Missouri farmers & ranchers and how a law school class taught by Erin Hawley, wife of Senator Josh Hawley, sparked his interest in this topic. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each week! Producer: Tyler Madsen
Paul Neiffer, CPA, joined the show once again this week to talk taxes and the farm. Paul is an Agribusiness Certified Public Accountant and business advisor specializing in income taxation, accounting services, and FSA planning related to farmers and processors. Have questions about farm taxation? Send them to publicaffairs@mofb.com to get them answered by Paul in another episode! Host: Janet Adkisson, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Guest: Paul Neiffer Producer: Tyler Madsen
Janet and President Hawkins dig into Missouri's ongoing Public Service Commission Reform debate. For more information on this and other Missouri Farm Bureau priority issues, visit mofb.org/state-issues/. Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs Guest: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
Janet is joined by Davin Althoff, Director of Marketing and Commodities, to discuss the upcoming Missouri Farm Bureau Agritourism Conference! For more information on the conference and other MOFB agritourism efforts, visit mofb.org/event/23agconf/. Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs Guest: Davin Althoff, MOFB Director of Marketing and Commodities Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
Janet is joined by Spencer Tuma, Director of National Legislative Programs, to discuss the upcoming Farm Bill process in the legislature. Follow our podcast feed and commentaries this summer to learn more about the Farm Bill! Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs Guest: Spencer Tuma, MOFB Director of Legislative Programs Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
Janet is joined by Dan Engemann, Director of Regulatory Affairs, and Travis Cushman, Deputy General Counsel, Litigation and Public Policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, to discuss the SCOTUS ruling on California's Proposition 12 and its negative effect on the nation's hog industry. Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs Dan Engemann, MOFB Director of Regulatory Affairs Guest: Travis Cushman, AFBF Deputy General Counsel, Litigation and Public Policy Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
President Hawkins is joined by Ben Travlos, Director of State Legislative Affairs, to review the progress made during the 2023 Missouri Legislative Session. Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President Guest: Ben Travlos, MOFB Director of State Legislative Affairs Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
Janet is joined by BJ Tanksley, Director for the Office of Broadband Development in the Missouri Department of Economic Development, to discuss their upcoming Connecting All Missourians 2023 Spring Outreach Tour. The tour aims to ensure all Missourians have high-quality, affordable internet access, and the skills to use it. For more information on the tour or other rural broadband initiatives through DED, visit ded2.mo.gov/connecting-all-missourians, call 573-522-6261, or email broadband@ded.mo.gov. Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs Guest: BJ Tanksley, Director for the Office of Broadband Development, MO DED Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
Janet is joined this week by Scott Stone, Centralia High School Agriculture Education Teacher and FFA Advisor, to discuss how teachers impact our lives. Check out the links below to find some celebratory discounts for the teachers in your life! https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/05/05/teachers-appreciation-week-2023-ideas-companies-donate/70179499007/ https://www.today.com/food/news/teacher-appreciation-week-food-deals-rcna83384 Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs Guest: Scott Stone, Centralia High School Agriculture Education Teacher and FFA Advisor Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
Director of Public Affairs Janet Adkison is joined by Keith Dietzschold, Missouri FFA State Advisor, to discuss last week's Missouri FFA State Convention and the many opportunities FFA offers to students. For more information on available scholarships visit missouriffa.org/scholarships-2/. Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs Guest: Keith Dietzschold, Missouri FFA State Advisor Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
MOFB Director of Public Affairs, Janet Adkison, is joined by Paul Neiffer, CPA, to discuss how recent tax policy changes can affect the farm. Paul Neiffer is an Agribusiness Certified Public Accountant and business advisor specializing in income taxation, accounting services, and FSA planning related to farmers and processors. Have questions about farm taxation? Send them to publicaffairs@mofb.com to get them answered by Paul in another episode! Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs Guest: Paul Neiffer, Agribusiness CPA and primary author at FarmCPAReport.com Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
President Hawkins sat down with Janet Adkison, Missouri native, former RFD-TV news anchor, and new Director of Public Affairs for MOFB. Welcome to the team, Janet! Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President Guest: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
In this mini episode of Digging In, State Legislative Affairs Coordinator Ben Travlos walks listeners through the movement of the MOFB Health Plan Legislation in the Capitol. For more information on this and other state legislative priorities, visit mofb.org/action-center/.
Two of Missouri Farm Bureau's state legislative experts, Emily LeRoy & Ben Travlos, lead a discussion about the 2023 Missouri spring session to this point and how MOFB's member-enacted policies are faring so far through the first half of session. They discuss health plans, property rights, beginning farmers, infrastructure and more! Co-Hosts: Emily LeRoy (Senior Policy Advisor) and Ben Travlos (Director of State and Local Legislative Affairs) Producer: Tyler Madsen, MOFB Communications Strategist
President Hawkins is joined by BJ Tanksley, Director of Broadband Development for the Missouri Department of Economic Development, to discuss how Missouri is leading the charge to get high-speed internet to every area of the state, and how that can benefit rural Missourians. Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President Guest: BJ Tanksley, Missouri Department of Economic Development Director of Broadband Development Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio Visual Specialist
Host Jennifer Poindexter, MOFB Director of Promotion and Education, is joined by Alan Lubert, Community Relations Manager for Ronald McDonald House Charities - Kansas City, to discuss Celebrate Agriculture, Thank a Farmer Week donations, and the long-time partnership between MOFB and RMHC. To learn more visit: rmhckc.org/ or mofb.org/event/thank-a-farmer-week/. Host: Jennifer Poindexter, MOFB Director of Promotion and Education Guest: Alan Lubert, RMHC - KC Community Relations Manager Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
Recorded on-site at the MOFB Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference, guest hosts Clarissa Cauthorn and Tanner Clark discuss the upcoming American Farm Bureau Fusion Conference and how to get involved in YF&R programs. Host: Clarissa Cauthorn, former MOFB YF&R Chair and newly nominated AFBF YF&R Committee Member Guest: Tanner Clark, former MOFB YR&R Chair and outgoing AFBF YF&R Vice President Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
At YF&R Conference this past weekend, President Hawkins was joined by special guest Terry Holdren, CEO/General Counsel of Kansas Farm Bureau to discuss their health plan program. MOFB is working this legislative session to implement a similar program to serve our members. Have you struggled to find reliable and affordable health insurance? Share your story at mofb.org/action-center. Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President Guest: Terry Holdren, Kansas Farm Bureau CEO/General Counsel Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
Eric Volmer, Director of Field Services, and Mariah Speiss, Young Leader Development Coordinator, are joined by Bryant Kagay, Chair of the MOFB Young Farmers and Ranchers committee, to discuss the happenings of the upcoming YF&R Conference this weekend, February 10-12, at Margaritaville Lake Resort. For more information visit mofb.com/events. Hosts: Eric Volmer, MOFB Director of Field Services Mariah Speiss, MOFB Young Leader Development Coordinator Guest: Bryant Kagay, MOFB Young Farmers and Ranchers Chair Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist
President Hawkins is joined by Spencer Tuma, Director of National Legislative Affairs, to discuss the grassroots policy resolutions that MOFB took to the American Farm Bureau Federation resolutions process, federal legislative priorities, and the upcoming trip to Washington D.C. Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President Guest: Spencer Tuma, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of National Legislative Affairs Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, Missouri Farm Bureau Audio/Visual Specialist
Dan Engemann, Director of Regulatory Affairs, talks with Lucy Fletcher, Business Development Manager at AGRIServices of Brunswick, about recent river issues in Missouri. Host: Dan Engemann, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Missouri Farm Bureau Guests: Lucy Fletcher, Business Development Manager, AGRIServices of Brunswick Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, Audio/Visual Specialist, Missouri Farm Bureau
President Hawkins is joined by President Pro Tem of the Missouri Senate, Caleb Rowden, to discuss the start of the Missouri Legislative Session. Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President Guests: Senator Caleb Rowden Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, Missouri Farm Bureau Audio/Visual Specialist
President Hawkins was joined by Jon Doolittle, President & CEO, Missouri Hospital Association, and Jason Beard, VP & Assistant General Counsel, Farm Bureau Health Plans, at the 108th Missouri Farm Bureau Annual Meeting to discuss the state of rural healthcare. Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President Guests: Jon Doolittle, President & CEO, Missouri Hospital Association Jason Beard, VP & Assistant General Counsel, Farm Bureau Health Plans Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, Missouri Farm Bureau Audio/Visual Specialist
President Hawkins is joined by MOFB Director of National Legislative Affairs, Spencer Tuma, to give you the inside scoop about our upcoming Annual Meeting, December 3-6 at Margaritavill Lake Resort. For more information visit mofb.org/event/2022-annual-meeting/. Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President Guest: Spencer Tuma, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of National Legislative Affairs Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, Missouri Farm Bureau Audio/Visual Specialist
President Hawkins is joined by former USDA Chief of Staff and White House ag advisor to President Trump, Ray Starling, to discuss his upcoming appearance at the MOFB Annual Meeting and his new book, "Farmers Versus Foodies." Check it out here https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/096011470X/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0.
AFBF Executive Vice President Joby Young joins Garrett to preview his upcoming visit to MOFB’s Annual Meeting at Margaritaville Lake Resort. Joby has a wealth of experience in ag policy in Washington DC and discusses his Georgia roots, his background working for Congress and the Trump administration, and his expectations for the upcoming Farm Bill.
MOFB President Hawkins is joined by Spencer Tuma, Director of National Legislative Affairs, and Ben Travlos, Director of State Legislative Affairs, to preview the MOFB endorsed candidates and amendment stances for the upcoming general election. For more information, visit mofb.org/pac.
MOFB is opposed to Amendment 3 on Missouri’s November ballot. On today’s episode, Scott Dieckhaus speaks to MOFB President Garrett Hawkins about the problems with the proposal. Amendment 3 would effectively legalize recreational use, sale and possession of marijuana for all people over age 21. Law enforcement and medical professionals say legalizing recreational marijuana usage would be bad for Missouri. The proposal is also overly complex and is written to benefit current medical marijuana distributors. Also, efforts like this should be statutory rather than chiseled into the state constitution. MOFB policy has long opposed the legalization of recreational marijuana, due to its negative effects on health, tendency to increase crime and correlation with increased use of other illegal drugs. Missouri Farm Bureau encourages all Missouri voters to vote NO on Amendment 3.
President Hawkins is joined by Sara Wyant, Editor-in-Chief and founder of Agri-Pulse Communications Inc., to discuss the current state of the farm economy and the upcoming mid-term election.
President Hawkins is joined by Missouri Farm Bureau endorsed candidate Eric Burlison, a current state senator from southwest Missouri and the Republican nominee for Missouri's 7th Congressional District seat. To see a complete list of MOFB endorsed candidates, visit mofb.org/pac, and don't forget to vote on November 8!
President Hawkins is joined by Missouri native Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist, to discuss all things agricultural economics as harvest begins.
Animal agriculture has been under attack in Missouri for many years. Attorney Brent Haden has been fighting back on behalf of farmers and ranchers in the courtroom and doing so successfully. In today's episode, Brent and MOFB President Garrett Hawkins discuss the background of animal ag regulations and the current state of litigation.
Bruce Mershon, Missouri Cattlemen's Association; Shawn Tiffany, Tiffany Feedyard; and Tyrel Lembke, American Foods Group, discuss the current state of the cattle production and processing market on a panel moderated by MOFB President Garrett Hawkins at the Missouri Farm Bureau 2022 Commodity Conference.
Chris DeMoss, Director of Plant Foods at MFA, Inc. discussed the upcoming costs of agricultural inputs and factors that influence the market at the Missouri Farm Bureau 2022 Commodity Conference.
Listen to our Missouri State Fair Legislative Day Press Conference, featuring MOFB President Garrett Hawkins, Governor Mike Parson, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, Congressman Billy Long, Congressman Jason Smith, and Senator Roy Blunt.
Dr. Scott Brown and Ben Brown of the University of Missouri give a livestock and grain market update at the Missouri Farm Bureau 2022 Commodity Conference.
President Hawkins is joined by Spencer Tuma, Director of National Legislative Affairs, and Ben Travlos, Director of State Legislative Affairs, to discuss MOFB's endorsed candidates in the August 2 primary election. For more information visit mofb.org/pac.
Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins was joined by Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, MOFB's endorsed candidate for US Senate. A lifelong farmer and proud Farm Bureau member, Vicky discussed her current campaign work and her passion for serving the people of Missouri.
Congressmen GT Thompson (R-PA) and Sam Graves (R-MO) held a meeting in Platte County last week to discuss their efforts to fight the Biden Administration's new push to expand the WOTUS rule. Thompson is the top Republican on the House Agriculture Committee and Graves is the same on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. They discussed their plans to combat this rule if and when they should each become Chairmen of their respective committees in January.
Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins was joined by Kalena Bruce, MOFB's endorsed candidate in the Fourth Congressional District primary. A lifelong farmer and proud Farm Bureau member, Kalena discussed her current campaign work and why she is passionate about serving the Fourth District.
President Hawkins is joined by Senator Josh Hawley to discuss the happenings of Washington D.C. and American energy policy.
Missouri Director of the Office of Broadband BJ Tanksley joins Garrett Hawkins to update us on the progress of the mission of getting broadband access to all Missourians.
President Hawkins welcomes Ben Travlos, new Director of State and Local Legislative Affairs, to discuss his history with Missouri Farm Bureau and the upcoming state legislative session.
New Director of Marketing and Commodities, Davin Althoff, joins President Hawkins to discuss the upcoming Missouri Farm Bureau Agritourism Conference. For more information, please visit mofb.org/event/agritourism-conference/.
President Hawkins and Senior Policy Advisor Emily LeRoy sat down to discuss the finished business related to MOFB's priorities from this Missouri Legislative session. For a look at the finished redistricting map, click here https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills221/maps/Map.5799H.02P.pdf
President Hawkins is joined by Senator Jason Bean to discuss MOFB's legislative priorities as we push through the last two weeks of session.
President Hawkins is joined by Travis Cushman, Senior Counsel for Public Policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, to discuss the potential effects of California's Prop 12.
President Hawkins is joined by U.S. Representative Jason Smith to discuss the implementation of common-sense tax policy in D.C.
In this episode of Digging In with Missouri Farm Bureau, President Hawkins is joined by Representative Louis Riggs to discuss the legislature's efforts to connect the last acres of Missouri with broadband.
President Hawkins is joined by Representative Mike Haffner to talk about the unfinished business in the Missouri Legislature.
This week is the Missouri Legislature's Spring Break, the unofficial midpoint of the 2022 session. MOFB Senior Advisor Emily LeRoy joins us for an update on the organization's legislative priorities.
Robert Bonnie is the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation, and has been leading USDA's efforts on "Climate Smart Agriculture." Garrett sat down with him in Washington DC to discuss how these principles will apply to Missouri farmers and ranchers.
President Hawkins is joined by USACE Kansas City District Commander Travis Rayfield and Dane Morris, Kansas City District Navigation Restoration Progam Manager, to discuss today's Missouri River Navigators meeting held at the MOFB Home Office.
Bob Petersen, Executive Director of the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City, joins Eric Bohl to talk about the exciting ag innovation happening in the KC region. Visit the Council at http://www.agbizkc.com to become a member or attend one of their upcoming events!
President Hawkins is joined by President and CEO of the Missouri Hospital Association Jon Doolittle to discuss challenges and opportunities in rural healthcare.
New MOFB Senior Policy Advisor Emily LeRoy joins President Garrett Hawkins to discuss the legislature's budget process and MOFB priorities at the state capitol.
President Hawkins is joined by our new Director of Regulatory Affairs, Dan Engemann, to discuss WOTUS. To submit a comment on WOTUS go to mofb.org/action-center. Have questions about regulatory issues or how to get involved? Email Dan at dan.engemann@mofb.org.
President Hawkins is joined by Missouri State Director of Rural Development Kyle Wilkens to discuss how they're working to get all of Missouri connected to high-speed internet and other rural community projects. Visit rd.usda.gov/mo to find out more about the services the Department of Rural Development can offer to your community.
Recorded at the American Farm Bureau Federation National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, Eric Bohl is joined by Amy Jo Estes, Bryant Kagay, and Spencer Tuma to discuss Missouri's presence at the convention and the grassroots policy process.
Missouri Senate Majority Floor Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) joins Garrett Hawkins for a preview of the 2022 legislative session. They cover a wide range of topics, including eminent domain reform, broadband investment, CRT and education reform, COVID mandates, and redistricting.
