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23:50

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Corey Rosenbusch - President &...

Agri-Pulse Open Mic Interview ·

2025/11/02

This week's Open Mic guest is Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute. A Senate Judiciary Committee hearing last week heard testimony from industry and farmers about higher input costs and the impact on producers. Rosenbusch says the industry recognizes the challenges crop farmers are facing, but are also forced to adapt to global and geopolitical events in the market beyond their control. That's why TFI members are calling on short- and long-term policy initiatives

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25:43

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: David Newman- CEO, National Pork...

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2025/10/26

This week's Open Mic guest is David Newman, CEO of the National Pork Board. Pork producers are finally seeing improved returns for their animals following a long cyclical downturn in hog prices. Newman says consumer demand for protein has brought renewed interest in the nutritional value of pork cuts in the meat case. The National Pork Board's new strategic plan focuses on priorities including pork value, anticipation and adaptation to change as well as improving the lives of pigs and

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24:09

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Patrick Ewan- Chair, CPDA

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2025/10/19

This week's Open Mic guest is Patrick Ewan, Chairman of the Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology and General Manager, Helena Products Group. This group of industry representatives continues to work for innovative products to balance the objectives of productivity growth and crop protection for the environment and consumers. Ewan shares how industry is working with the Environmental Protection Agency on regulatory reform as well as approval for new chemistries. He laments

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23:44

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Jonathan Spalter- USTelecom

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2025/10/12

This week's Open Mic guest is Jonathan Spalter, President and CEO of USTelecom -The Broadband Association. Despite billions of dollars invested to close the digital divide, millions of Americans either have no service or lack a reliable connection to the internet. Spalter says the same government that supports universal connectivity maintains antiquated regulations preventing the upgrade of copper wire or installation of fiber to households in need. He also discusses permitting issues and

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26:28

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Ben Kruger- Senior...

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2025/10/05

This week's Open Mic guest is Ben Kruger, Senior Vice-President at Roeslein Renewables. The International Maritime Organization is set to vote on policy that would embrace greater use of renewable fuel in the global shipping industry. Kruger says this move would present a tremendous opportunity for the domestic renewable fuel industry and biodiesel from soybeans and other sources. Kruger says a positive vote by the IMO and steps by Washington to pursue the opportunity could bring $5 to 10

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22:54

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: James Glueck- Executive...

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2025/09/28

This week's Open Mic guest is James Glueck, Executive Director of the Plant Based Products Council. He says the same consumer who is demanding more sustainably produced food is also showing a desire to purchase more plant-based products and USDA says the ag bioeconomy added over $489 billion dollars to the nation's economy. The Ag Bioeconomy Coalition is lobbying Congress to continue funding for the USDA's BioPreferred Program in a new farm bill as well as two key pieces of legislation on

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21:43

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Representative Tracey Mann

Agri-Pulse Open Mic Interview ·

2025/09/21

This week's Open Mic guest is Representative Tracey Mann. As the representative of the Big First District in Kansas, Mann is concerned about the farm economy and the challenges especially crop farmers are facing now. He sees the need for financial assistance for row crop farmers but also recognizes the fiscal challenges before the nation. He is hopeful to see a farm bill approved before the end of the year but says budget and and spending issues are at the top of the list of priorities

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25:32

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Matthew Dillon - Co-CEO, Organic...

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2025/09/14

This week's Open Mic guest is Matthew Dillon, Co-CEO of the Organic Trade Association. This week nearly 300 OTA members will celebrate "Organic Week" in Washington.Dillon says consumer demand for organic products is growing at nearly twice the pace as demand for conventional food items. Consumers purchased over $70-billion dollars of organic products last year. Dillon says OTA is hopeful for legislation to prevent fraud in imported foods and an investment in infrastructure to allow the

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26:28

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Pam Marrone - Invasive Species...

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2025/09/07

This week's Open Mic guest is Pam Marrone, Co-founder and Executive Chair of the Invasive Species Corporation. Marrone says there are over 37,000 invasive species in the world with over 3,500 that are considered harmful. Combined, these species have cost the global economy over $1 trillion dollars. As the climate warms, Marrone says these species are migrating farther north, impacting an even larger area and bringing danger to plant and animal species as well as industries essential to

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24:03

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Representative Nikki Budzinski

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2025/08/31

This week's Open Mic guest is Illinois 13th District Representative Nikki Budzinski. On the sidelines of last week's Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Budzinski said she was anxious to get back to Washington to work on budget legislation and farm policy. Budzinski is aware of the looming financial challenge facing row crop farmers and anticipates large federal outlays may be necessary to prevent significant farm losses. She hopes some funding cuts to Medicade can be restored and hopes the

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24:18

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Jill Bramble, National 4-H Council

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2025/08/24

This week's Open Mic guest is Jill Bramble, President and CEO of the National 4-H Council. Over 100 years ago the Cooperative Extension Service learned the younger generation was more eager to accept new science and technology. The growth was positive for farms and communities. Today over 6 million young adults ages 8 to 19 are still embracing new technology to set career goals and improve the world around them. Jill Bramble, President and CEO of the 4-H Council says a new farm bill is

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26:21

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Duane Simpson - National Council...

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2025/08/17

This week's Open Mic guest is Duane Simpson, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Simpson brings a wealth of experience from the private sector as well as farmer and retail associations. Despite a bolstering of Title 1 policy in the Budget Reconciliation Act, Simpson sees headwinds in Washington from completing the farm bill, labor reform and a resolution to many regulations facing farmers and the ag industry. Simpson sees a need for verifiable standards for

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22:48

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Ryan LeGrand- President and...

Agri-Pulse Open Mic Interview ·

2025/08/10

This week's Open Mic guest is Ryan LeGrand, President and CEO of the U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council. The group recently celebrated its 65th anniversary and delegates voted to align their name with the practice of not only selling grains but also fuels and other bioproducts. LeGrand discusses some new export records, future market opportunities and the ongoing threats of global competition from countries like Brazil. He is looking forward to new trade deals and additional global market

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25:07

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Laurie Wayburn - President,...

Agri-Pulse Open Mic Interview ·

2025/08/03

This week's Open Mic guest is Laurie Wayburn, President and Co-founder of Pacific Forest Trust. Over 30 years ago PFT was created to find new economic incentives to reward private forest owners for conserving their lands and practice sustainable forestry. She discusses the important role forests play in protecting water sources, pollinators and wildlife habitat. Wayburn is concerned about staff reductions in the Forest Service and talks about pending legislation to protect more forests. The

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25:57

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Alan Morgan, CEO, National Rural...

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2025/07/27

This week's Open Mic guest is Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association. The Budget Reconciliation Legislation approved by Congress included significant cuts to Medicaid. Morgan says rural healthcare facilities are already financially strapped and bear the brunt of providing health care to a disproportionate share of the populous that depends on government assistance for their needs. Morgan is hopeful legislators will find additional funds to assist rural communities who

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25:18

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, Field to...

Agri-Pulse Open Mic Interview ·

2025/07/20

This week's Open Mic guest is Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, President of Field to Market. Soon to celebrate its 20th anniversary, Field to Market is working to unite the supply chain to deliver sustainable outcomes for agriculture. The group's Fieldprint platform provides credible and measurable results of multiple crops and varied production practices. Field data from over 6 million acres is included in the platform with a new version set to be released within a few days. Vollmer-Sanders says

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27:04

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Peter Bachmann, USA Rice Federation

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2025/07/13

This week's Open Mic guest is Peter Bachmann, President and CEO of USA Rice. A global glut of rice and unfair trade practices has put U.S. rice producers at a disadvantage compared to the rest of the globe. Bachmann says USA Rice strongly supports the Trump administration using tariffs to create market opportunities for U.S. producers. He also discusses prospects for a new farm bill.

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23:03

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Lisa Lazarus-HISA.mp3

Agri-Pulse Open Mic Interview ·

2025/07/06

This week's Open Mic guest is Lisa Lazarus, CEO of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. HISA was formed as a legislative response to increased fatalities in horseracing. The body of industry leaders has been successful in establishing rules to protect both jockeys and animals. The successful evidence of their work is providing confidence for renewed investment in the horseracing industry. Attendance at racetracks is growing and the industry is expanding, providing thousands of

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24:32

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Shirley Bloomfield, NTCA

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2025/06/29

This week's Open Mic guest is Shirley Bloomfield, CEO of NTCA The Rural Broadband Association. The Supreme Court confirmed the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund in a decision announced on Friday. Bloomfield says NTCA applauds the decision as access to those funds is critical for expanding and maintaining broadband service to millions in rural America. Bloomfield says regulatory headwinds from the Trump administration are challenging previously approved work under the Biden

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24:04

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Jeff Rowe, CEO, Syngenta

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2025/06/22

This week's Open Mic guest is Jeff Rowe, CEO of Syngenta Group. He says crop protection companies are looking to improve the health of human beings around the globe and boost agriculture's environmental footprint. In addition to their existing product portfolio, Rowe sees tremendous growth opportunities for artificial intelligence and biological products to enhance crop growth, sustainability, and nutrient efficiencies. However, U.S. regulatory headwinds may slow down access to some new

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