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Root of the Matter

Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation

A podcast created by the Tennessee Farm Bureau where co-hosts Lee Maddox, Amy Beckham and Thomas Capps take turns interviewing folks on issues, events and news with the goal of getting to the root of the matter on what is defining our most important industry, agriculture. “Root of the Matter” is inspired by a column written by the late Melissa Burniston Bratton, but has the same goal as she had for her article – sharing the important stories of farmers and those involved in agriculture.

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11:43

ROTM: Unaffordable Rural Health Care

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2023/03/28

On this episode we talk with Matt Niswander, a first generation cattle farmer in Lawrence County and owner of Niswander Family Medicine, who recently testified before Congress during a Subcommittee on Health for the House Ways and Means Committee. Link to Hearing: Why Health Care is Unaffordable: Fallout of Dem's Inflation on Patients and Small Businesses

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13:39

ROTM: Congressman Mark Green

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2023/03/16

On this episode of Root of The Matter Congressman Mark Green joins Lee Maddox to talk about the US & Mexico border, Waters of The United States, the economy, and the importance of pro agriculture policy.

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7:20

ROTM: Optimara Group President Reinhold Holtkamp

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2023/03/15

For 40 years the Optimara Group has called downtown Nashville home. The horticulture company is known for their beautiful African Violets. Optimara is deeply established in Nashville now, but the family owned business started in Germany in the early 1900's. On this episode of Root of The Matter we talk with Optimara Group President, Reinhold Holtkamp, about his family's business story & about what's kept it going all these years.

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8:10

ROTM: Josh Worthington

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2023/03/09

For many young people, getting into production agriculture may seem impossible. Missouri Cattle farmer Josh Worthington is trying to squash that idea though. He travels across the country telling young people that with hard work and determination, they can begin a career in production agriculture.

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9:08

ROTM: Braxten Nielson

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2023/03/03

Braxten Nielsen is a motivational speaker. He travels across the country sharing his personal story of recovery, after he was paralyzed from a rodeo accident. Nielsen recently spoke to a group of young people at the Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Young Leaders Conference in Franklin, TN.

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6:45

ROTM: A look At Commodity Prices & Inflation

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2023/02/14

Tommy Grisafi is a commodity broker for Advance Trading Inc. On this episode of Root of The Matter Grisafi talks about what he's seeing in commodity markets and prices, and how inflation and high interest rates are impacting farmers.

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10:08

ROTM: Dr. Andrew Muhammad On Trade

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2023/02/14

Dr. Andrew Muhammad with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is an expert on national trade. On this episode of Root of The Matter Dr. Muhammad updates on the state of foreign trade and fertilizer prices

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5:28

ROTM: TCA Executive Vice President Charles Hord

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2023/02/06

On this episode of Root of the Matter we sit down with Tennessee Cattlemen's Executive Vice President, Charles Hord, to discuss their recent winter meeting and issues facing the cattle industry.

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8:39

ROTM: TCA President Dustin Pearson

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2023/02/06

Dustin Pearson is a cattle producer in Washington County. He recently just started his two year term as President of the Tennessee Cattlemen's Association. He discusses what it means to become president of TCA with Lee Maddox on this episode of Root of the Matter.

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5:55

ROTM: Dr. Temple Grandin

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2023/02/06

Dr. Temple Grandin is an academic and animal behaviorist. She is well known for her work in improving squeeze chutes and educating producers on better animal handling techniques. She recently spoke at the Tennessee Cattlemen's Association winter meeting.

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8:51

ROTM: Trent Loos

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2023/02/06

Trent Loos is a 6th generation farmer from Nebraska and a Ag media personality. He joins Thomas Capps on this episode of Root of the Matter to discuss the issues facing agriculture today, and what local farmers can do to let their voices be heard.

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11:55

ROTM: Congressman John Rose joins House Ag Committee

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2023/01/19

A conversation with Rep. John Rose, TN-6th District, on being selected to the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture for the 118th Congress.

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8:25

ROTM: State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty

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2023/01/04

We visit with State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty as she discusses her role at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and gives an update on the avian influenza detection in backyard and commercial poultry flocks in West Tennessee.

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12:26

ROTM: Winter Forecast with Eric Snodgrass

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2022/12/22

Eric Snodgrass, Principal Atmospheric Scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss the start of Winter and the impacts into next Spring.

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8:45

ROTM: Kim Ballard of Franklin County Selected to TFBF...

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2022/12/22

Kim Ballard, of Franklin County, was recently selected as a member of the Tennessee Farm Bureau insurance Board of Directors. She discusses what it means to be selected as a board member, and what she hopes to contribute.

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6:22

ROTM: TN YF&R Chair Will Elliott

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2022/12/22

Will Elliott was recently selected as the new TN Young Farmers & Ranchers State Chair. He details what he hopes to accomplish during his time as chair in this episode of Root of The Matter.

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5:34

ROTM: A Conversation With Stephen Vaden

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2022/12/22

Obion County native Stephen Vaden sits on the Court of International Trade. He recently addressed Tennessee farmers at the Tennessee Farm Bureau Convention, about the importance of participating in open comment periods. We talked more with him about why that's important in this episode of Root of The Matter.

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6:59

ROTM: Food Insecurity Growing Problem

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2022/12/22

A report from the United Nations says that food insecurity is a growing problem around the world. Farm Journal Foundation Director of Government Affairs, Kelsey Barnes, discusses what's driving the increase in food insecurity, and what can be done to solve the problem.

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9:00

ROTM: Farmer Veteran Coalition of Tennessee

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2022/12/22

The Tennessee chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition is working to bring veterans into the field of agriculture after their time of service. Farming is a great way to give veterans a new start after their service, and a great venue for veterans to heal from the wounds of war. In this episode of Root of The Matter we talk to the President & Vice President of the TN Farmer Veteran Coalition about their mission and how you can help.

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20:01

ROTM: Historic Low Water Levels On The Mississippi River

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2022/10/21

The ongoing drought has brought historic water levels on the Mississippi River. Those low levels are creating problems for farmers who rely on the water way to transport harvested grain. On this episode of Root of The Matter Lee Maddox talks with, Mike Steenhoek, with the Soy Transportation Coalition & corn and soybean farmer, Alan Meadows, about the challenges farmers are facing.

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