Interviews with
Industry Thought Leaders

Small towns can bring big opportunities, and Natalie Kovarik is working on making that true for her family, too. Kovarik grew up in a...

Despite concerns that GLP-1 weight loss drugs might reduce food demand, new research from Kansas State University economist Dr. Glynn Tonsor

Farmers often have complex needs when it comes to managing their land and property, particularly when it comes to buying or selling...

Which numbers are more difficult to remember: the birth dates of his twelve grandchildren or others realizing the value of agriculture in hi

For the past 12 years, agricultural economist Dr. Peter Goldsmith led the Soybean Innovation Lab (SIL) at the University of Illinois at Urba

Diversification, both on and off the farm, drives Mark McHargue’s views on the present and future of agriculture. So does keeping his cool.

Danny Thomas, Senior Director at LAWD in Melbourne, recently founded the International Ag Alliance (IAA), inspired by his agricultural backg

Mindy Larsen, CEO of the Iowa Egg Council and North Central Poultry Association, is leading efforts to support the egg and poultry industry

SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS One country attacked another (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine), which limited some agricultural supplies...

SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS There are three “I” states that are vital to the Midwest agricultural markets: Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa...

Spotify | Apple Podcasts Mike Naig gets a view from two important angles: his family’s century farm and his position as Iowa Secretary...

SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS How many newspapers do you get delivered to your home? How many magazines? If you are a typical household,...

SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCAST Dave Chatterton studies the past and present and tries to predict what will happen in the future. “Strive to...

Randy Feenstra was sitting in a new office in Washington, D.C. And he was surrounded by drama. The drama had nothing to do with his...

Take optimism, frustration, and family and combine that with experience in writing, politics, and public policy. And you get Brian...

SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS “Adversity creates opportunity.” That is Terry Engelken’s motto. These days, he sees plenty of adversity...

SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS “Where Capital Meets Conservation.” “Global Outlook. Contrarian Perspective.” Those statements serve as...

SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS Dr. Ernie Goss looks, listens, and studies many things. What do numbers show? What do they mean? What do...