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Unscripted
by Farm Journal
Unscripted is a show where scripts take a back seat. Hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths put down the teleprompters and let the conversations flow naturally. Each week, they bring in fellow Farm Journal hosts and editors to share behind-the-scenes insights on the stories we've covered, giving you a chance to meet the personalities behind the personalities.
Episodes
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Unscripted: Midterm Elections, Skyrocketing Diesel Prices and the Future of Ag Policy
With the November midterm elections approaching, farmers are facing mounting pressure from high input costs, volatile commodity markets and uncertainty over the future of agricultural policy. Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths are joined by TJ Wilson, deputy director of rural policy at the America...
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Unscripted: Where Did the Yield Go? The Biggest Lessons From 2026
This week on Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths look back at a surprising Pro Farmer Crop Tour and what the 2026 growing season is revealing across the Corn Belt. Ken Ferrie and Missy Bauer join the conversation to break down the impact of excessive June rainfall, extreme heat…
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Unscripted: Pro Farmer Crop Tour Preview | What Will Scouts Find in the Fields?
Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths go unscripted with Pro Farmer Crop Tour veteran Chip Flory to preview this year’s tour. They discuss what makes the tour’s consistent methodology so valuable, how USDA’s latest acreage and yield estimates compare, and the biggest questions heading into the…
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Unscripted: Inside USDA's Plan to Modernize Crop Reports with Kip Tom
USDA crop reports influence billions of dollars in agricultural markets—but what if the system behind them is overdue for a major overhaul? This week on Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths sit down with former U.S. Ambassador and Indiana farmer Kip Tom, who has been tapped by USDA...
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Unscripted: John Rich's Fight to Protect Americans' Property Rights
Country music star and newly appointed Special Envoy for American Landowners John Rich joins Unscripted for an in-depth conversation about the growing fight over private property rights in rural America. Rich explains why he accepted the role, how he's working with the Trump administration to...
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Unscripted: Why Record Cattle Prices May Still Have Room to Run Despite New World Screwworm Concerns
As New World screwworm reaches the United States and uncertainty continues around the U.S.-Mexico border, Oklahoma State University livestock economist Derrell Peel joins Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths for a wide-ranging conversation on the issues shaping the cattle industry. Peel shares...
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Unscripted: Why 40% of the Ag Vote is Up for Grabs
On this episode of “Unscripted,” hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths throw out the script for a wide-ranging conversation on the growing divide between rural America and Washington, D.C. Political strategist Michael Amato breaks down exclusive new polling of nearly 1,000 farmers and ranchers,...
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Unscripted: From Squirrel Suppers to Supreme Court Showdowns - The Wild World of Chris Bennett
This week on Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths catch up on major changes behind the scenes at Farm Journal before diving into one of their most wide-ranging conversations yet. From surviving a multi-week power outage (and living off squirrel and canned goods) to uncovering a haunting...
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Unscripted: How One Texas Farmer Is Taking the Fight to Fertilizer
From devastating blizzards and wildfires to unseasonable heat, extreme weather is creating chaos across the U.S., leaving farmers scrambling to adapt in an increasingly unpredictable environment. Joined by farmer advocate Dee Vaughn from Texas, the conversation turns to a growing crisis in...
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Unscripted: Fertilizer Frenzy, Global Tensions & the Fight for Farmer Survival
This week on Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths sit down with Josh Linville of StoneX to unpack the extreme volatility in global fertilizer markets. From Middle East tensions and shipping risks near the Strait of Hormuz to skyrocketing nitrogen costs, the conversation dives into what’s...
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Uncripted: When the Water's Gone But the Whiskey's Strong, How Colorado Farmer Marc Arnusch Controls Risk
Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths throw out the script for a candid conversation with 2025 Top Producer of the Year Mark Arnish. From growing specialty crops in Colorado to facing a 0% water allocation amid drought and wildfire threats, Mark shares how innovation, diversification and disciplined...
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Unscripted: The Tug-of-War Between La Niña and El Niño and What Farmers Should Be Watching
Scripts may guide the newsroom, but on the farm, weather writes its own story. This week on Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths set the script aside to talk candidly about winter weather extremes and what they mean for farmers and rural communities with Meteorologist and rancher Brian...
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Unscripted: How NRCS Is Rewriting the Rules for Conservation
From shifting generational food preferences and the return of whole milk in schools, to what those choices mean for children, parents, and the dairy industry, the hosts dig into how culture and agriculture intersect. Aubrey Bettencourt, Chief of NRCS, joins the discussion to share her vision for...
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Unscripted: Purpose, Grit, and the Path From the NFL to Dairy Leadership
This week on Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths bring the podcast to you from the 2025 MILK Business Conference in Las Vegas—where Tyne may or may not have tested her luck on the penny slots. Their guest: Mark Inkrott, former NFL tight end turned agricultural leader and Co-Founder of...
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Unscripted: The Real Cost of Monopolies in Agriculture
This week on Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths dive deep into the economic and emotional realities shaping rural America. From the strain of low commodity prices and soaring input costs to the growing frustration with government policies, farmers are facing pressures that go far…
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Unscripted: Crisis in the Heartland ‒ A Farmer’s Warning for American Agriculture
This week on Unscripted, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths sit down for one of the most raw and revealing conversations yet—an unfiltered look at the financial storm sweeping across America's farms. Arkansas farmer Adam Chappell shares a powerful firsthand account of how soaring input…
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Unscripted: China, Soybeans & Survival — A Conversation with ASA CEO Steve Censky
In this week’s episode of Unscripted, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths dive deep into the mounting challenges facing U.S. soybean farmers. Joined by Steve Censky, CEO of the American Soybean Association, they discuss the heavy impact of trade tensions with China, rising fertilizer costs…
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Unscripted with Chip Flory: What You Need to Know About The 2025 Pro Farmer Crop Tour.
In this episode of Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths sit down with Chip Flory for a deep dive into the Crop Tour process. Flory explains how yield estimates for corn and soybeans are calculated, refined, and kept independent from USDA data, stressing the value of year-over-year...
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Unscripted: ‘Overly Tight Tassel Wrap’ Affecting Pollination? Ken Ferrie Unpacks Shocking Discovery
This week on Unscripted, Ken Ferry, affectionately nicknamed the “Corn Whisperer,” joins Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths to shed light on crop conditions, particularly pollination issues. Poor pollination is a concern: “This is all filled with pollen... But this pollen that's been in here has...
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Unscripted: Challenging the Open Fields Doctrine — Defending Property Rights and Privacy
In this week’s episode of Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths are joined by Farm Journal’s master storyteller, Chris Bennett, and constitutional attorney Josh Windham for a powerful conversation on the growing tensions between property rights and government authority. At the center: the...
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Unscripted: Market Swings, Meat Trends, and Screwworm Threats with NCBA CEO Colin Woodall
In this episode of Unscripted, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths are joined by Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, for a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities in the cattle industry. They cover everything from surging beef demand and the carnivore diet...
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Unscripted: Unpacking Reconciliation - What It Means for Farmers, Food, and the Future
In this episode of Unscripted, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths welcome Callie Eideberg from The Vogel Group for a candid, behind-the-scenes breakdown of the most pressing issues in agriculture policy today. From the high-stakes reconciliation bill to looming cuts that could reshape the…
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Unscripted: The Iowa Farmer Looking to Revolutionize Federal Crop Insurance
Hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths welcome veteran Iowa farmer Ben Riensche, one of five farmers invited to the White House to advocate for the continued use of glyphosate. Drawing from decades of hands-on experience, Riensche shares deep insights into the agricultural industry's evolving...
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Unscripted: Farm Fraud, Frontier Tragedies and a TSA Showdown
In this episode of Unscripted, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths are joined by ag journalist Chris Bennett for a compelling conversation that blends headline-making fraud, rich agricultural history, and personal storytelling. We dive into a bizarre farm fraud case involving four sisters,...
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Unscripted: Has U.S. Agriculture Become Too Dependent on Trade?
Following up on “Liberation Day,” hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths sit down with Jacob Shapiro, Director of Research at the Bespoke Group, for a deep dive into the global economics shaping agriculture. This episode of Unscripted unpacks the real-world impacts of tariffs—especially how...
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Unscripted: Global Economic Uncertainty Just Hit an All Time High
Beer choice and consumption trends have a surprising correlation to the economy today. Throw in all the uncertainty with tariffs, trade and the move toward deglobalization, and you have an Unscripted conversation that will take you on a wild journey through the ag economy. Trey Malone, who’s an...
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Unscripted: Expert Advice from Joe Vaclavik for Ag Producers Facing Trade Wars Turmoil
As turbulence increases in the ag economy, Tyne and Clinton turn to commodities market expert Joe Vaclavik for insights behind the headlines in this episode of Unscripted. From trade wars and tariffs to pending direct payments through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) that help provide relief...
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Unscripted: How New Trade Deals with China and Other Markets Can Energize U.S. Ag
Veteran international negotiator Gregg Doud joins Tyne and Clinton to discuss the new day dawning in the ag industry. From a new Secretary of Agriculture to the potential for new deals with China and other markets, Doud explains why he’s excited by the possibilities for growth. As president and…
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Unscripted: Ag Economist Dan Basse Weighs in on Tariffs, Trade Wars and the Livestock Boom
It’s been a turbulent couple of weeks as the new Trump administration hits the ground running. Ag industry folks are watching closely as high tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China threaten to set off trade wars. On this episode of Unscripted, Tyne and Clinton host long-time ag economist Dan Basse,...
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Unscripted: How Trump’s Return Could Shape the Future of Agriculture
As freshly signed executive orders fly with break-neck speed from the pen of newly seated President Donald Trump, Tyne and Clinton turn to Washington insider Jim Wiesemeyer for insights. The “D.C. O.G.” has been covering ag politics for 50 years and has plenty to say about what the news-packed…
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Unscripted: An Ag Insider's View on Canada's Turmoil, from Tariffs to Trudeau
Canada has been making news lately in the U.S., between feisty trade talks and the surprising announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that he will resign. For an ag insider’s take on these events and more, Tyne and Clinton talk with Shaun Haney from RealAgriculture, Canada’s leading…
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Unscripted: Machinery Pete Explains Why 2025 Might Be a Great Year to Buy Ag Equipment
To wrap up the year and look forward to 2025, Greg Henderson (AKA Machinery Pete) joins Tyne and Clinton on this episode of Unscripted. No one knows more about the world of ag equipment than Greg, and he peers into his crystal ball to predict that the new year could be a very good time to buy…
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Unscripted: This Wisconsin "Farm Chick" Is Connecting Ag with Consumers Through Social Media
For our first ever live Unscripted, Tyne and Clinton are in Las Vegas for the MILK Business Conference, where they welcome guest Annaliese Wegner and her husband, Tom, to the podcast. Better known on social media as Modern Day Farm Chick, Annaliese has built a huge following by connecting...
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Unscripted: Ag Economy Expert on Navigating Trade Wars and Tariffs in the New Year
As the ag industry prepares for a new administration in Washington, hosts Tyne and Clinton have plenty of questions for their guest, Arlan Suderman chief commodities economist for StoneX, a financial services provider for global markets. From tariffs to trade, ag recession to positive indicators,...
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Unscripted: How New Leadership Could Transform the Ag Economy
With the election now in the rearview mirror, Washington D.C. ag economist John Newton joins Tyne and Clinton on Unscripted to talk about the road ahead for ag producers. And despite some tough challenges, he’s optimistic about a turnaround for the industry. New policies from the next...
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Unscripted: D.C. Insider Reveals How the Next President Can Help U.S. Farmers
Washington insider Jim Wiesemeyer fills the guest’s chair on this episode of Unscripted to share what he’s hearing about the upcoming presidential election. Agriculture’s D.C. O.G. offers plenty of insight into key topics such as the impact of early voting and how the next administration can help...
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Unscripted: Record-breaking Yield Forecasts Look Reachable to Agronomist Ken Ferrie
With harvest in full swing, Tyne and Clinton welcome agronomic expert Ken Ferrie, who they dub The Wizard of Yield and The Crop King. He explains what he’s seeing in the fields of Illinois, where forecasts call for record-breaking corn and soybean yields despite late-summer drought and the…
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Unscripted: Field Agronomist Missy Bauer Explains How a Dry September Impacts Corn & Soybean Yields
As corn and soybean growers get ready for harvest, they’re counting on high yields, given optimistic forecasts from the USDA and the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. But will a hot and very dry final month of the season have an impact? On this episode of Unscripted, Tyne and Clinton talk to well-traveled…
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Unscripted: In The Presidential Election, Which Candidate Is Better For Production Ag?
As the presidential race heats up, long-time Washington D.C. insider Jim Wiesemeyer joins hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths on this episode of Unscripted to offer surprising insights about both candidates. Taking an ag’s eye view, he speculates on which candidate would be better for farmers...
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Unscripted: Will We See Record-Breaking Yield Forecasts This Year?
With forecasts calling for record-breaking corn and soybean yields this year, it’s time for scouts on the annual Pro Farmer Crop Tour to hit the fields to gather first-hand data. And who better to talk about what we can expect to learn than the King of Crop Tour himself, Brian Grete? He’s this...
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Unscripted: Machinery Pete Talks Recent Auction Trends and More Life Stories
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Unscripted: D.C. Insider Jim Wiesemeyer Sheds Light on a Wild Week in American Politics
On this episode of Unscripted, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths are joined by long-time political analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, who provides fascinating insider insights into a very busy week in the presidential race. From pressure within the Democratic party to remove incumbent Joe Biden to the...
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Unscripted: Eric Snodgrass Analyzes Recent Weather Patterns and the Market's Non-Reaction
Eric Snodgrass, Science Fellow and Principal Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions, joins hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths on this week's episode of Unscripted. Discussing recent weather events, Snodgrass sheds light on Hurricane Beryl's beneficial rain for the eastern corn belt as...
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Unscripted: Divided On The Carbon Capture Pipeline, Iowa Farmers Unite To Battle Floods
AgriTalk’s Chip Flory and Davis Michaelsen join Unscripted’s host Clinton Griffiths while co-host Tyne Morgan enjoys a much deserved vacation. The trio keep the conversation lively, discussing the controversial carbon capture pipeline and the equally divisive presidential debate. Far less divided...
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Unscripted: D.C. Insider Jim Wiesemeyer Talks Presidents, Pandemics and Pickleball
With a presidential debate looming next week, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths invite "ag’s O.G. in D.C.", Jim Wiesemeyer, back to the show. A regular guest on Pro Farmer and AgriTalk, Jim offers plenty of hot takes on the presidential debate as well as on the ever-delayed farm bill, the...
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Unscripted: “Mr. Tyne” Rises to His Own Defense and Celebrates the Joys of Fatherhood
On this Father’s Day episode, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths welcome a special guest — Tyne’s husband, James. He knows a lot about ag through his job at Simplot Grower Solutions, but his main goal here is defending himself. Regular viewers know that Tyne occasionally mentions her...
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Unscripted: Chris Bennett Tells Tall (but True) Tales from Ag America’s Front Lines
Giant, flying spiders? Soybean fraud? Heartland serial killers? Airplane stink bombs? Farm Journal writer and rural raconteur par excellence Chris Bennett joins Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths to swap stories both professional and personal — stories that make you want to say (as the Gen Zers…
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Unscripted: Machinery Pete Forecasts Future Ag Equipment Prices & Gives Life Lessons
How did a mild-mannered accountant living in Rochester, MN, become the most trusted voice in the world of used agriculture equipment? Well-known in that world as Machinery Pete, Greg Peterson candidly explores his nearly 35-year career in this episode of Unscripted. He also dives into the...
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Unscripted: Chip Flory Blasts Farm Bill Politics and Reveals How to Make Award Winning Chicken Wings
Is anyone plugged deeper into the world of agriculture than AgriTalk’s host Chip Flory? From behind the mic on his popular radio show, he’s been a “must hear” sage of all things ag for years. In episode three of Unscripted, Chip sounds off on topics ranging from Farm Bill politics to his love for...
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Unscripted: From Wild Pigs to Property Rights, Journalist Chris Bennett Goes Unscripted
Few writers covering the agricultural industry and rural America today can tell a story quite like Chris Bennett, a senior writer at Farm Journal magazine. Bennett has an uncanny ability to uncover unique and compelling stories, ranging from Ponzi schemes and "antler madness" to pig motels and...
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Unscripted is a show where scripts take a back seat. Hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths put down the teleprompters and let the conversations flow naturally. Each week, they bring in fellow Farm Journal hosts and editors to share behind-the-scenes insights on the stories we've covered, giving you a chance to meet the personalities behind the personalities.
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