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Agweek Podcast

Agweek brings you the latest agriculture news from around the upper Midwest. Our reporters give you the latest information you need to stay informed and tell the stories you need to hear from our farming communities.

Hosted By
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Noah Fish
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Jenny Schlecht
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Al Winmill
Latest Episodes
AgweekTV Full Show: Future of carbon capture, farmland prices, night calving, 150 years of farming
Mon Apr 17 12:54:11 EDT 2023
This week on AgweekTV, what does the future hold for the ethanol industry? North Dakota farmland prices continue to rise. A South Dakota rancher burns the midnight oil as calving season continues. And a Minnesota family has kept their roots strong, by farming the same land for nearly 150 years.

Agweek Market Wrap: 'Important week' for planting coming up in the northern Plains and cattle market continues to shine
Fri Apr 14 13:13:00 EDT 2023
Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss weather's impact on planting, exports and the hot cattle market on the Agweek Market Wrap. 

AgweekTV Full Show: Prospective Plantings, snowpack, input prices, Jackrabbit Stampede Rodeo
Mon Apr 10 13:04:03 EDT 2023
How will this cold, snowy spring affect spring planting? We'll look at the USDA's planting intentions report.

Snow is piled up across the region. We'll talk about how that might impact the start of planting.

Input prices are heavy on the minds of producers as growing season inches closer.

And the Jackrabbit Stampede Rodeo makes its way to town, despite the blistering weather.

Agweek Market Wrap: Good week in the markets leading up to Good Friday
Sat Apr 08 23:48:00 EDT 2023
Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management were excited to talk snow melt and booming markets during the Agweek Market Wrap on Friday, April 7.                 Agweek Market Wrap April 7, 2023 0 seconds of 11 minutes, 20 secondsVolume 90%            
AgweekTV Full Show: Calving season, local food at food banks, Planting to Processing, soybeans and dairy
Mon Apr 03 13:23:41 EDT 2023
This week on AgweekTV, it's calving season, and depending on the weather, it can be ranchers' favorite time of the year ... or their worst. We visit one operation that's made changes. With demand at food shelves surging, one regional organization announces a big partnership to bring fresh and local food to communities. Corn is the focus as we begin our season long "Planting to Processing" series, with off-season, prep and planning decisions. And we'll have coverage from big soybean and dairy conferences throughout the region.

Agweek Market Wrap: Major corn increases must contend with the endless 2023 winter
Fri Mar 31 17:23:00 EDT 2023
Randy Koenen of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss the latest USDA report and can't help but talk weather during the Agweek Market Wrap on Friday, March 31. 

AgweekTV Full Show: Ag and climate, avian influenza, SDSU Little I, the Fruit Truck
Mon Mar 27 14:11:19 EDT 2023
This week on AgweekTV, we continue our Special Report coverage of ag and climate. How dairy producers are coming together to combat climate change. With spring officially here, avian influenza could spike with the upcoming migratory bird season. South Dakota State gets ready to host its 100th Little I. And a fresh fruit truck rolls through the region, offering delights from fields and orchards across the country.

Agweek Market Wrap: Heavy snow pack may change northern Plains planting and yield expectations
Fri Mar 24 21:42:00 EDT 2023
Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management and Don Wick of Red River Farm Network talk slow spring, planting expectations, interest rates, banking, Russia and livestock on the Agweek Market Wrap.

AgweekTV Full Show: Climate change, succession planning, Schafer Farms Livestock Tour, Ripe 100 and farm bill
Tue Mar 21 12:18:39 EDT 2023
This week on AgweekTV, we roll out our next special report focused on climate and ag. Watch as we dig into the Case IH and New Holland Right to Repair Memorandum; hear from a farm bill listening session, get updated from the Sugarbeet Institute; and learn how sugar and sodium could be reduced in school lunch programs.

 

AgweekTV Full Show: Agweek Farm Show, ag teacher shortage, yield boost, Little Red Dairy
Wed Mar 15 18:40:36 EDT 2023
This week on AgweekTV, we're coming to you from the Agweek Farm Show in Rochester. We also talk ag education teacher shortages and a new technology to help boost your yields.