North American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and Views
182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 358 ratingsNorth American Ag provides daily agriculture news and weekly podcasts, devoted to highlighting the great people and companies that serve the agriculture industry and help feed our world. Covering ag tech, ag issues, policy, new products, family & faith. North American Ag gives farm families and ag professionals insight into what’s happening in agriculture throughout North America. In agriculture, government policy and faith effect farming every day. Unfortunately without open discussion, ideas, experiences and different viewpoints can't be shared and figured out together. At North American Ag we talk about politics and religion, in relation to farm topics. We share ideas and we discuss all of the issues. An open, welcoming community is a healthy community. Whether you are a farmer ort a consumer, your life depends on ag. Join us at https://northamericanag.com
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As the majority of people move further from the farm, the more important ag in the classroom becomes
May 28, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with talks to the people behind Nutrients For Life, as they talk about their mission! Nutrients for Life exists to make ag education available for all children across North America. How will we feed the growing population? Nutrients for Life helps teachers bring this challenge into their classrooms by showing students the role soil science plays in food production. The Nutrients for Life Foundation is a global organization consisting of members an...
Looking forward to World Dairy Expo? You need to hear from Katie Schmitt of The Dairy Show podcast.
May 25, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Katie Schmitt, host of The Dairy Show podcast. The Dairy Show is focused on discussing topics ranging from cows to the colored shavings to cutting-edge technology while introducing a new guest during each episode to provide unique perspectives. Serving as the meeting place of the global dairy industry, World Dairy Expo brings together the latest in dairy innovation and the best cattle in North America. Crowds of more than 62,000 people, from n...
Safe livestock handling with dairy veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Kauf & dairy nutritionist Dr. Adam Kauf
May 21, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Dr. Jennifer and Dr. Adam Kauf about safe livestock handling and their involvement with the Livestock Trust Institute. Livestock Trust Institute is a place for safe keeping: animal-care and workforce workshops. They teach safety and efficiency through learning. Their workshop subjects range from animal handling/animal care, AI and medicine to parlor training, engineering and farm design. Visit https://northamericanag.com/livestocktrust or http...
Career paths that feed the world, what's new at Texas Tech
May 19, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Dr. Courtney Meyers of Texas Tech. Welcome to the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. If you are exploring the possibility of an education in the field of agricultural sciences or natural resources, we are excited about the possibility of you investigating Texas Tech University. We have programs in CASNR which prepare young men and women to become leaders in the food, fiber, agriculture, renewable natural resources, or env...
Is the stress on your equipment causing damage, even when parked in the shed? HEC has the solution
May 16, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Dale Maney of Hose End Chamber. The Hose End Chamber is a hydraulic expansion chamber which protects your hydraulic machinery from this thermal expansion. Every day when your hydraulics are unhooked, thermal expansion is causing thousands of pounds of pressure to be put on your hydraulic equipment. This can cause your couplers to lock up, leaks to form, or your hydraulic cylinders to blow! The Hose End Chamber can save you time and money! Whe...
If you’re a Canadian farmer ready to sell to your kids, you may want to wait for Bill C-208 to pass first
May 14, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBCanadian Member of Parliament Larry Maguire sat down to talk to Chrissy Wozniak about his Private Member’s Bill C-208, which has passed all three readings in the house. Bill C-208 is an Act to amend the Income Tax Act which addresses the transfer of a family farm, small business or fishing corporation. In the final reading of this bill, it received bipartisan support from 19 members of the liberal opposition. Of those who did not support the bill were Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and the M...
The Future is Here- Check Out the World's First Electric Autonomous Tractor
May 10, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Bakur Kvezereli of Ztractor. ZTractor, the developer of the world’s first autonomous tractor and a leader in the decarbonization and yield optimization of agriculture, couples its unique software system with proven all-electric technology to simplify the future of farming worldwide. The company’s three different models, the Bearcub, Mars, and SuperPilot tractors, will handle anywhere from 50 to 150 implements and work with up to 250 different...
Trent Loos on Agriculture in America, the Challenges and Opportunities
May 03, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Trent Loos of Loos Tales. Loos Tales features a combination of radio broadcasts and written columns dedicated to bridging the gap between rural and urban America. Saddle up and ride with Trent as he ventures cross-country and around the globe to share the amazing stories of people who bring good things to the world we live in. Meet producers, entrepreneurs, future leaders, dedicated Americans serving our great country and the people who just q...
Decreasing cattle injuries on your farm, with Brad & Ella Kauer of Merry-Water Dairy
April 26, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Brad & Ella Kauer of Merry-Water Dairy. Merry-Water Farms is a sixth generation family dairy farm located outside of Lake Geneva, WI. It has been in the same family for more than 150 years. Their mission is to provide great care to their animals and environment while creating high quality milk and beef for the consuming public. Daily, Merry-Water Farms provides 220,000 8 oz glasses of milk, 500 8 oz steaks, and 4,000 quarter-pounders for peopl...
The importance of low energy livestock handling on your farm with Dr. Don Höglund
April 19, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Don Höglund of the Livestock Trust Institute. Don Höglund, DVM, is the author of "Nobody's Horses: The Dramatic Rescue of the Wild Herd of White Sands", and co-author of "Efficient Livestock Handling: The Practical Application of Animal Welfare and Behavioral Science". Dr. Höglund is also the founder of the Livestock Trust Institute, a place for safe keeping: animal-care and workforce workshops. Visit https://northamericanag.com/livestocktrus...
Ag Sales Reps need to hear this interview, there is support out there!
April 12, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Greg Martinelli, founder of Ag Sales Professionals. With over 29 years in Agribusiness sales and sales management, Greg brings a deep understanding of how to develop sales training programs. The mission of Ag Sales Professionals is to transfer all the experience and knowledge from Greg's years in Ag Sales to your team. Ag Sales Professionals use the best approach for your team – whether that’s classroom workshops, on-farm sales coaching, webi...
Dr. Knowlton of Virginia Tech Weighs in on Some Critical Issues in Dairy Management
April 05, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Dr. Katharine Knowlton, Professor in the Department of Dairy Science at Virginia Tech. Dr. Knowlton weighs in on livestock learning & behavior, stockmanship, research in dairy management, handling animal extremism and shares her thoughts on the up and coming generation of ag. She grew up on a dairy farm in Connecticut and earned her Bachelors in Animal Science at Cornell University, her masters at Michigan State and her Ph.D. at the University...
John Deere updates on the 8 & 9 series tractors, integrated tractor & planter solution and sprayers
March 29, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Kevin Juhl, Ryan Jardon & Joel Basinger from John Deere, about what’s new for the industry in 2021-22. Deere & Company (https://JohnDeere.com) is a world leader in providing advanced products, technology and services for customers whose work is revolutionizing agriculture and construction — those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world's increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Vi...
How Technological Advances in the Dairy Industry Impact Cattle Wellbeing with Dr. Amber Adams-Progar
March 22, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Dr. Amber Adams-Progar from the Department of Animal Sciences at Washington State University. The Department of Animal Sciences at Washington State University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, has active extension programs, and conducts excellent fundamental and applied research that benefits many segments of society. Dr. Adams-Progar's lab studies behavioral and physiological indicators of stress in dairy cattle to improve on...
The Current New and Used Ag Equipment Market with Calvin Sipes
March 15, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Calvin Sipes. AgDirect® is built from the ground up to finance ag equipment – exclusively. More than offering attractive rates, they offer ag-friendly financing options, experience, knowledge and service. It’s easy to understand why AgDirect is among the fastest-growing farm equipment financing brands in the nation. Visit https://northamericanag.com/exhibitors/ag-direct or https://www.agdirect.com to learn more. North American Ag Spotlight vi...
Fast Track to the Top Agriculture News with Fastline
March 11, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Brent Adams. Fastline Fast Track features agriculture industry newsmakers discussing hot-button issues and the latest in farming equipment and trends that affect farmers from coast to coast, as reported by our Fastline, Big Ag and Pink Tractor publications. If you're a fan of country music, you'll love the podcast feature "The Legends Stage," a segment presented by the Ernest Tubb Record Shop, featuring up-and-coming and legendary country mus...
Dealing with Animal Activists on Your Farm with Hannah Thompson-Weeman
March 08, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Hannah Thompson-Weeman. Founded in 1987, the Animal Agriculture Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that brings together farmers, ranchers, veterinarians, animal feed companies, animal health companies, processors, allied associations and others involved in getting food from the farm to our forks! Visit https://northamericanag.com/exhibitors/animal-ag-alliance or https://animalagalliance.org/ to learn more. North American Ag Spo...
Travis Martin & His Magnetic Ag News Outlet
March 04, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Travis Martin of Magnetic. Magnetic is your 5-minute news fix for all things agriculture. Business, policy, and tech insights delivered twice a week to your inbox, for free. Geared toward farmers, producers, ranchers, cash croppers and really anyone who needs to follow the agriculture headlines in North America, Magnetic appeals to the person who wants their news delivered in a quick, to the point easily digestible way. Travis Martin saw this n...
Ag Spotlight with Tire Grabber CEO Darcy Goossen
March 01, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Darcy Goossen of TireGrabber. The TireGrabber is an award-winning farm machinery attachment used to safely and efficiently handle large scale tires. Their user friendly design attaches to any existing hydraulic system, is engineered, load rated and can handle tires up to 95″ in diameter. The growing concern for safety is prevalent in every business. Whether you are a commercial tire shop, machinery dealership or farmer, The TireGrabber ha...
Ag Spotlight with Brendan Black of Talk Ag To Me
February 25, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Brendan Black of Talk Ag To Me. Brendan is an ambitious and passionate young man from Tulare, California. On his is podcast Talk Ag to Me he interviews people from all walks of life in an attempt to expand the umbrella of agriculture literacy and ensure that everyone is informed about where their food comes from. Visit https://northamericanag.com/best-of-ag to hear the podcast for yourself! North American Ag Spotlight videos are meant to hel...
Ag Spotlight with Tracy Brunet of the Impact Farming Podcast
February 22, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Tracy Brunet of the Impact Farming Podcast. Impact Farming is Farm Marketer's video and audio show dedicated to helping Canadian farmers excel in the business of farming. Their goal is to introduce their audience to the people and ideas that are going to make an IMPACT on their farming operation. The show's host Tracy Brunet is the CEO of Farm Marketer. Tracy and her husband are cattle ranchers in South East, Manitoba. As host of the show, pr...
Ag Spotlight Interview with Stephanie Robertson of The Farmers' Toolbox
February 18, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.67 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Stephanie Robertson of The Farmers' Toolbox. 1 in 3 Canadian Farmers Struggle with Mental Health. The idea of The Farmers' Toolbox was born the summer of 2018, the Listowel Agricultural Society’s Ambassador Program was awarded money through RBC Royal Bank’s Community grant. This donation served as the catalyst for the concept of Dinner on Tremaine, an event held in June 2019. The goal of the event was to raise funds and awareness for local men...
Ag Spotlight interview with John Winchell of Alltech & The Forage Five Podcast
February 15, 2021 23:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with John Winchell of Alltech about the launch of The Forage Five Podcast. John was raised on a dairy farm, and has continued to serve agriculture for his entire career. John Winchell received a degree in dairy science from The Ohio State University and has been practicing dairy nutrition for more than 20 years. John started with Alltech in 2016, working as a territory manager in New York. He specializes in forage quality, dairy nutrition and mycoto...
Ag Spotlight Interview with FOCUS Management's Fred Pidsadny
February 08, 2021 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBJoin Chrissy Wozniak as she talks business with FOCUS Management's Fred Pidsadny. Some agriculture based companies, because of the nature of the work they do or the products they provide, have barely slowed down. Others, in fact, are booming. A “good problem” to have – but it still represents a significant challenge. Challenges like longer lead times and factory back ups. As for those who are hanging on by their fingertips… The challenge is greater, more urgent, and the need for action surmo...
Biden's Proposed Tax Plan Causes Family Owned Farms to Face the Greatest Threat to Their Existence
February 02, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Jim Mundorf of Lonesome Lands. Jim Mundorf is an author and artist as well as a fifth generation farmer. He recently wrote an important article outlining what President Biden’s proposed tax plan entails and it’s severe implications on the family farm. Visit https://northamericanag.com/biden-tax... to read the full article. North American Ag Spotlight videos are meant to help producers, and those involved in agribusiness learn about the produ...
North American Ag Spotlight with Elaine Froese
February 01, 2021 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Elaine Froese - Farm Family Coach. Elaine Froese offers farm families straight talk and courageous conversations on the issues that seem impossible to resolve - like transferring property and equity, managing debt and a sustainable farm future, and coordinating workloads. If you want relief from uncomfortable discussions about roles and responsibilities, arguments over ownership and succession agreements, and procrastination on planning for t...
Ag Spotlight with Casey Seymour from Moving Iron Podcast
January 25, 2021 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Casey Seymour of Moving Iron Podcast. Moving Iron Podcast is a Podcast Designed for Ag Equipment Dealers by Ag Equipment Dealers. The weekly podcast, hosted by Casey Seymour, focuses on current trends and events in the Ag Equipment Marketplace. Casey interviews Ag Equipment Dealers from across North America about current trends and events facing Dealers. Along with Dealers, Casey also interviews the biggest names in the Ag Industry. Chip Nellin...
Ag Spotlight with Tom Field from University of Nebraska Engler Agricultural Entrepreneurship Program
January 21, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.53 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Tom Field from the University of Nebraska Engler Agricultural Entrepreneurship Program. This program is home to University of Nebraska–Lincoln students who dare to forge their own paths. Their mission is to empower enterprise builders in the courageous pursuit of their purpose. Engler lives for the students who recognize that college should be more than just homework and grades; if you’re not content waiting four years to start building your fu...
North American Ag Spotlight with United We Ag host Derek Brazda
December 23, 2020 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Derek Brazda of United We Ag Podcast. United We Ag is dedicated to learning about different agricultural practices all over the world, as well as showcasing farm individuals who are breaking away from the "normal" way of doing things. Join them as they discuss technology, modern farming practices from around the globe, and some of the strangest types of farming you can imagine. This podcast is brought to you by MetosUSA. Visit https://nort...
North American Ag Spotlight - with Farm4Profit Podcast host Tanner Winterhof
December 23, 2020 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBChrissy Wozniak of North American Ag Spotlight sits down with Tanner Winterhof of the Farm4Profit Podcast to learn about how their podcast is impacting the agriculture industry. Said to be the “Mullet of Agriculture Podcasts.” Tanner, and his cohosts Corey Hillebo & David Whitaker share tips to help your farm be more profitable all while being very entertaining. This trio brings to the table the experiences of a banker, real estate expert, auctioneer & farmer - giving a unique & educational ...
Ag Spotlight with Jason Medows of Ag State of Mind Podcast
December 23, 2020 21:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Jason Medows of Ag State of Mind Podcast. Ag State of Mind focuses on mental health and how it affects those involved in agriculture. Jason holds conversations with both professionals and producers about addressing mental health in ag and how we can adequately remedy the stresses. Jason is committed to creating a place that helps break the stigma regarding mental health in agriculture. Visit https://northamericanag.com/best-of-ag to hear the po...
Ag Spotlight with Shaye Koester of Casual Cattle Conversations
December 23, 2020 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.49 MBNorth American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak talks with Shaye Koester of Casual Cattle Conversations. Shaye is a passionate, educated & energetic young agricultural entrepreneur! Casual Cattle Conversations is a podcast that utilizes rancher-to-rancher education to share experiences, stories and information about ranchers and other individuals in the beef industry. Visit https://northamericanag.com/best-of-ag to hear the podcast for yourself! North American Ag Spotlight videos are meant to help...