Episodes
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Digging In with Ryan Milhollin on the Missouri Farmland Values Opinion Survey
On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. We are joined by Ryan Milhollin, a MU Associate Extension Professor in Agribusiness Management. Ryan discusses the data available in the recently released Enterprise Budgets, employment and hiring in agriculture and the, now open, Missouri Farmland Values...
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Digging In with President Garrett Hawkins on Annual Meeting 2026
On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. We are joined by President Garrett Hawkins to discuss all thing Annual Meeting 2026. As we "Step into Opportunity" this December we are looking both inside and outside of Farm Bureau for opportunity to make a difference and prepare for the future. Subscribe...
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Digging In with Jennifer Poindexter on Farm Safety Week
On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. Jennifer Poindexter joins the program to discuss all things Farm Safety. Kicking off September 20th Farm Safety Week is an opportunity to remind everyone to restock their first aid kits, learn about R.O.P.S, and remember to be mindful of farm equipment on the...
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Digging Into the Center for Rural Energy Security Panel Discussion
On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. President Garrett Hawkins kicks off the panel discussion for the Center of Rural Energy Security earlier this month. Speaking on the importance of the center's research and how it effects rural Missouri. Also speaking at the panel is CRES director Michael...
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Digging In with Wesley Tucker from Commodity Conference
On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. We bring you the second installment of a recap to August's Commodity Conference that took place at the Missouri Farm Bureau Home Office. Wesley Tucker, a Field Specialist in Agricultural Business with the University of Missouri Extension, spoke to the crowd....
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Digging In with Ben Brown from Commodity Conference
On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. We bring you the first part of a recap to August's Commodity Conference that takes place at the Missouri Farm Bureau Home Office. Ben Brown, a Senior Research Associate and Extension Agricultural Economist with Missouri Extension spoke to the crowd. Hear about...
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Digging In with the new Director of Market Development and Commodities, Theo Rieckhoff
On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. We are joined by the newest member of the Farm Bureau Legislative Team, Theo Rieckhoff. Theo has a long history in Agriculture and Farm Bureau before joining the team as the Director of Market Development and Commodities. From showing cattle at the Pettis…
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Digging Into the August Election with Garrett Hawkins and Charlie Kruse
On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB. President Garrett Hawkins joins again to host another former MOFB President, Charlie Kruse. Further discussing Farm Bureau's stance on Amendment 1 and Amendment 4 for the upcoming August election. A YES vote on Amendment 1 continues Missouri’s existing...
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Digging Into Amendment 1 and 4 with Garrett Hawkins and Blake Hurst
On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB, President Garrett Hawkins joins to host former President Blake Hurst to discuss Farm Bureau's stance on Amendment 1 and Amendment 4 for the upcoming August election. A YES vote on Amendment 1 continues Missouri’s existing one-tenth-of-one percent sales tax…
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Digging Into the Parks, Soils, and Water Tax with Jim Plassmeyer
On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB, Jim Plassmeyer joins the program talking all things Amendment 1. As the Director of the Soil and Water Conservation Program Jim has a front row seat to the impact of the Parks, Soils, and Water Tax. The program's main responsibility is to assist the soil and...
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Digging Into Agri-Tourism Conference with Matt Moreland
On this week’s Diggin' In with MOFB, Matt Moreland joins the show to talk about his farm and all things Agri-tourism conference. The 2026 Missouri Agri-tourism conference will be held July 12-14 in Hermann, Mo. The annual gathering provides a wealth of information for those currently engaged in...
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Digging Into MOFB’s Mini Grants with Megan Allison
As the deadline to apply for MOFB’s 2026 mini-grants draws near, we visit with Lockwood teacher Megan Allison. After attending the National Ag in the Classroom conference, Allison found a wealth of inspiration for agriculture lessons. She applied for the mini-grant program and received funds to...
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Digging In with Roger McEowen
Today on the Digging in Podcast, Roger McEowen returns! A Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University, as well as being a frequent mainstay on farm radio nationwide. Roger joins the show today to speak about all things Supreme court cases and how these will effect farmers…
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Digging In with Paul Neiffer
Today on the Digging in Podcast. We’re joined by The Farm CPA, Paul Neiffer. The April 15th Tax Day has come and gone, but as deadlines and farm tax codes change, it’s a year-round task for farmers and ranchers. Today Neiffer provides and update on the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP),...
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Digging In with Richard Fordyce and Brooke Appleton.
Today on the Digging in Podcast. During the 2026 MOFB D.C. Legislative Fly-in, President Garrett Hawkins hosted a fireside chat with Richard Fordyce, USDA Undersecretary for Farm production and Conservation, and Brooke Appleton, the USDA Deputy Undersecretary for Farm Production and…
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Fireside Chat with Kurt Schaefer
On this week’s Digging In, it’s a highlight from the MOFB Legislative Briefing. President Garrett Hawkins sits down with Kurt Schaefer, Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. In this casual conversation the pair discuss a wide range of issues important to Missouri farmers and...
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Digging Into Thank a Farmer Week with Jennifer Poindexter
Today on the Digging in Podcast we’re joined by Jennifer Poindexter, MOFB’s Director of Promotion & Education. Spring is a busy time on the farm, but it also kicks off several P&E activities, starting with the annual Thank a Farmer Week. Jennifer discusses some of the upcoming events…
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Digging Into an AFBF panel with Ryan Britt
Regenerative Ag in the MAHA era: An in-depth conversation about regenerative agriculture featuring: MOFB member Ryan Britt, Shelby Myers with Farm Credit, Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, President of Field to Market, and panel moderator Samantha Ayoub, Economist, AFBF. This week’s Digging In Podcast is...
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Digging Into the Legislative Panel at AFBF
On this week’s Digging In, it’s the legislative panel from the AFBF Convention. AFBF President Zippy Duvall moderates the conversation featuring the ‘corner four’ of the Senate & House Agriculture committees as they discuss the ag economy and their focus for the new year. One thing to note, this...
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Digging Into AFBF Anaheim with Brooke Rollins
Today on the Digging in Podcast, we begin highlighting some of the speakers at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Convention. Starting with none other than USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. Here are her remarks from the general session earlier this week. Subscribe wherever you listen to...
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Digging In with President Garrett Hawkins
Today on the Digging in Podcast, MOFB President Garrett Hawkins joins the program. With the start of 2026, it’s “New Year, New Opportunities.” We're highlighting the upcoming AFBF annual meeting in Anaheim. As well as breaking down MOFB’s key priorities for the year ahead, from the federal level...
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Digging In with Roger McEowen (Part 2)
Returning for part 2! Roger McEowen, Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University, we continue from last week with Roger's list of top tax and legal issues for the year of 2025. Including the One Big Beautiful Bill, EPA programs, WOTUS, and much more. Subscribe wherever you...
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Digging In with Roger McEowen (Part 1)
Today on the Digging in Podcast, Roger McEowen returns to the show! A Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University, we are talking all things taxes and tariffs for 2026. As well as a legal roadmap for what may be on the horizon, and we start with Roger's list of top tax and...
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Digging In with Laura Campbell
Today on the Digging in Podcast. We are joined by Laura Campbell, a Conservation & Regulatory Specialist for the Michigan Farm Bureau. Laura recently joined Missouri Farm Bureau at our Annual Meeting to talk about PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ and how Michigan is addressing the challenge alongside the...
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Digging In with Ed Elfmann
Today on the Digging in Podcast. Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President catches up with Ed Elfmann with the American Bankers Association. In November, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting held their annual meeting in Kansas City. Part of the annual event is Trade Talk, a trade show of…
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Digging In with Chris Chinn
Today on the Digging in Podcast. We’re joined by Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn, who talks about the recent Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture. She also talks about the Dairy Grant Program, and issues a reminder that the application window is closing soon! The program can...
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Digging In with TaylorAnn Washburn
Today on the Digging in Podcast. Meet TaylorAnn Washburn, MOFB’s new Director of Marketing & Commodities. The northwest Missouri native has had a great career leading up to serving on the MOFB team. Members will see her at the annual meeting, and they’ll have more time to visit with her, and hear...
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Digging In with Paul Neiffer
Today on the Digging in Podcast. Paul Nieffer, The Farm CPA, is an ag accounting expert. This week he provides insight on The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) and opportunities available to farmers and ranchers. He also addresses tax policy and things to keep in mind for the new year. You can follow...
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Digging Into Commodity Conference (Part 5) with Ted Schroeder
In this week’s Digging In, we bring you what may have been the most dynamic topic yet from this year's MOFB Commodity Conference. Dr. Ted Schroeder is a professor of agriculture economics with Kansas State University. He led the conversation on Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (M-COOL). Some...
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Digging Into Commodity Conference (Part 4) with Harrison Pittman
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...
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Digging Into Commodity Conference (Part 3) Veterinary Medicine
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...
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Digging Into Commodity Conference (Part 2) with Faith Parum
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…
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Digging Into Commodity Conference (Part 1) with Josh Linville
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…
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Digging Into ALOT with Lucinda McRoberts
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...
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Digging In with Randy Little
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...
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Digging Into Missouri State Fair with Jason Moore
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,...
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Digging In with Andrew Bailey
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…
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Digging Into a Market Update with Ben Brown
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…
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Digging Into Agritourism Conference with Matt Moreland
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...
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Digging Into Market Misinformation with "The Cow Guy"
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…
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Think Big, Do Good featuring Hal Donaldson
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…
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Digging In with "The Cow Guy" Scott Shellady
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 Shellady Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each…
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Digging Into the Clean Water Act
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…
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Digging Into the Purple Paint Law
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…
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Think Big, Do Good featuring Congressman Sam Graves
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...
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Digging Into a Mid-Session Update with Mark Fiegenbaum
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…
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Digging In with Cindy O'Laughlin
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...
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Digging Into Legislative Briefing (Part 3)
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...
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Digging Into Legislative Briefing (Part 2)
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...
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Digging Into Legislative Briefing
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...
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