Agri-Pulse Open Mic Interview

25:23

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Adam Putnam- CEO -Ducks Unlimited

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2026/05/17

This week's Open Mic guest is Adam Putnam, CEO of Ducks Unlimited. Count members and leaders of Ducks Unlimited among those lobbying Congress to approve new farm programs. Putnam, the former Florida legislator, says the farm bill is the single largest conservation program in the nation. He describes how DU members actively work with farmers and ranchers improving wildlife habitat by conserving water and improving tillage and grazing

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21:20

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith

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2026/05/10

This week's Open Mic guest is U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. The Mississippi Republican was pleased to see a new farm bill proposal approved by the House and is eager to discuss policy options with other ag leaders on the Senate Ag Committee. Hyde-Smith says farmers in the Delta states have seen their own set of challenges this year and makes the case for additional financial assistance. She discusses her bill, the Buying American Cotton Act and how it can revitalize the cotton industry in

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26:17

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Sam Kieffer - National...

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2026/05/03

This week's Open Mic guest is Sam Kieffer, CEO of the National Association of Wheat Growers. Wheat growers are pleased to see the House version of the Farm Bill approved, including several provisions important to their industry. Kieffer says high input costs and uncertain markets are pressuring growers and without additional financial assistance from Congress, more producers will be forced out of business. He also describes several promising new opportunities for wheat and calls on Congress

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24:02

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Bryan Humphreys - National Pork...

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2026/04/26

This week's Open Mic guest is Bryan Humphreys, CEO of the National Pork Producers Council. Commodity groups are hopeful the House will soon approve a new farm bill. While most hope to see attention to the remaining titles of farm programs, the nation's pork producers want to see a legislative solution to California's Proposition 12 animal welfare law that's attached to the House Ag Committee's farm bill. Humphreys also shares how swine producers support free trade.

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26:04

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Dr. Peter Beetham

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2026/04/19

This week's Open Mic guest is Dr. Peter Beetham, Co-Founder and President of Cibus. Agriculture technology has made major advances since the introduction of genetic engineering in the 1990's. Beetham says Cibus works to develop traits for seed companies through genetic engineering. Beetham explains how decisions by the European Parliament and the U.S. The Supreme Court can help outline the future of agriculture research. Beetham says genetic engineering can provide a pathway to crop output

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26:47

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce

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2026/04/12

This week's Open Mic guest is Richard Fordyce, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Fordyce says USDA staff is working to implement farm program updates provided under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, disburse funds under the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program as well as disaster assistance to farmers who have suffered loss to natural disasters and wildfires. He discusses USDA reorganization efforts and how the agency is trying to streamline applications and reporting.

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23:20

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: John Bode -Corn Refiners...

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2026/04/05

This week's Open Mic guest is John Bode, President and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association. The annual "Feeding the Economy Report" was recently released indicating the food and agriculture sector contributes over $10-trillion dollars to the nation's economy and provides over 49 million jobs. Bode discusses the opportunities and challenges presented by the recent Dietary Guidelines and by the MAHA Commission. He says CRA members support free trade and hope for a successful review of the

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24:54

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Viren Popli- Mahindra North America

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2026/03/29

This week's Open Mic guest is Viren Popli, President and CEO of Mahindra North America. The world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume has been growing its customer base between farmers, ranchers and landowners for over two decades. While the machines are assembled in the United States, Popli says the company has been forced to embrace import tariffs from the Trump administration. He sees hope that India and the U.S. could become better trading partners. Popli says rural development is

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26:18

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Steve Censky- CEO, American...

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2026/03/21

This week's Open Mic guest is Steve Censky, CEO of the American Soybean Association. Soybean growers face a number of headwinds approaching a new crop year. High input costs and low commodity prices are squeezing producer profit potential. Censky says uncertain export opportunities, questions over government incentives for renewable fuel, and an outdated farm bill only add to grower uncertainty. He also comments on government efforts to investigate why fertilizer and other input prices are

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24:46

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Rob Larew - National Farmers Union

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2026/03/15

This week's Open Mic guest is National Farmers Union President Rob Larew. The group wrapped up their 124th annual convention last week in New Orleans and he says the challenges facing family farmers and ranchers continue to grow more complex. Delegates approved special orders of business targeting family farmers and the future of food and agriculture policy. Larew says additional farm assistance from Washington could ease financial stress for some farm operators, but more investments are

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25:05

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Deanna Kovar - John Deere

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2026/03/08

This week's Open Mic guest is Deanna Kovar, President, Agriculture and Turf Division of John Deere. On the sidelines of this year's Commodity Classic, Kovar shared the company's efforts to assist farmers with precision agriculture solutions for their sustainability and productivity goals. She says the company supports regenerative agriculture and renewable fuels, utilizing both ethanol and biodiesel in their engines. Like farmers, Kovar says John Deere hopes for a new farm bill, successful

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23:01

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Christy Seyfert - Farm Credit...

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2026/03/01

This week's Open Mic guest is Christy Seyfert, CEO and President of the Farm Credit Council. In this interview, Seyfert explains how a diversity of revenue streams is helping some farmers weather the challenging economic climate of high input costs and low commodity prices, along with enhanced crop insurance tools. Looking ahead, Seyfert discusses why a new farm bill, including updated levels for loan guarantees, is so important during challenging economic times. She also shares resources

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25:00

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Ted McKinney- National...

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2026/02/22

This week's Open Mic guest is Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Following the group's Winter Policy Conference, McKinney says state ag leaders are hoping Congress can make progress on a new farm bill. The group's policy priorities include pesticide regulations, labor policy reform, regional food procurement as well as livestock disease preparedness and traceability. He also explains why state ag leaders support renewing the USMCA trade

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25:35

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Florian Schattenmann - Chief...

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2026/02/15

This week's Open Mic guest is Florian Schattenmann, Chief Technology Officer for Cargill. A younger generation of consumers is making greater demands on the food production system from the fields to the products offered on grocery store shelves. Schattenmann says artificial intelligence is helping their scientists more efficiently analyze data around food production, protein demands and bring the desired changes that both farmers and consumers are striving for. Cargill was named to

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26:05

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Cathy Burns-International Fresh...

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2026/02/08

This week's Open Mic guest is Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association. Specialty crop growers face economic headwinds of rising input costs, a lack of available labor, and a loss of revenue. Burns and members of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance are appealing to Congress to find additional financial support for growers across all 50 states. She explains why IFPA supports the new Dietary Guidelines and the impact they will have on government feeding programs and

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25:58

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden

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2026/02/01

This week's Open Mic guest is USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden who explains significant strides toward the reorganization of the Agriculture Department. Vaden shares the challenges of occupancy and maintenance at current buildings, including the Beltsville research facility. He also reviews how bridge assistance funds will be distributed to farmers, outlines upgrades to USDA technology, and says there will be increased dialogue and review over agency crop reports.

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22:00

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack

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2026/01/25

This week's Open Mic guest is Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack. The 3rd district representative says the proposed $1-billion dollars of Bridge Assistance for specialty crop and sugar farmers is significantly deficient to meet losses suffered by those producers. Cammack says a review of USMCA this summer should include better protection for fruit and vegetable producers in her state. She also addresses farm labor concerns and says she is exploring actions related to ingredient

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22:53

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: House Ag Ranking Member Angie Craig

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2026/01/18

This week's Open Mic guest is House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig. Before the release of the Farm and Family Freedom Act framework last week, the Minnesota Democrat spoke with Agri-Pulse on the sidelines of the American Farm Bureau Federation convention. Craig expressed dismay with ICE raids in Minnesota and discussed the impacts on farm labor. Craig says her members are willing to compromise on a new farm bill this year, but will not accept certain types of legislation

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24:10

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Alison Bodor - American Froze...

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2026/01/11

This week's Open Mic guest is Alison Bodor, President and CEO of the American Frozen Food Institute. Bodor says AFFI is pleased with the call for more whole and nutrient dense foods in the new dietary guidelines because frozen foods offer exceptional food quality, nutrition and less food waste. She explains other advantages of the frozen category and why AFFI is hopeful for a new farm bill with opportunities for frozen foods. Bodor also shares industry concerns over a patchwork of state

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24:31

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Zippy Duvall- President,...

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2026/01/04

This week's Open Mic guest is Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation and a third-generation Georgia farmer. The group's annual meeting is coming up in Anaheim, California next week and features key ag leaders from Washington. Duvall previews what his members would like to hear from those leaders on a variety of issues such as labor, high input costs and New World Screwworm. He says they are grateful for the Bridge Financial Assistance offered by the Trump

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