View From the Farm

Benjamin Herrold
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Talking about the latest news and developments on the farm, the issues currently facing farmers, and a broad look at different aspects of the industry.

  1. 08/04/2025

    Great weather, great crops

    With abundant rainfall, this year’s corn and soybean crops are looking good as harvest creeps closer. Plus an update on weed control and crop disease, a drought-less Missouri, ag tariff and trade talk, and a look ahead to the State Fair.

    30 min

  2. 05/16/2025

    Planting progress update, tariffs and benefits for farmer veterans

    After an update on planting progress and the weather, Ben talks about the tariff situation and its impacts for agriculture. Plus, a look at benefits for farmer veterans, historically and now.

    20 min

  3. 04/25/2025

    Looking ahead to Beef Month, ECAP payments go out, rain slows planting

    Taking a look at some key issues in the beef industry right now, plus discussion about the ECAP economic payments, finding the right farm size and rains impact for planting progress after a fast start.

    23 min

  4. 02/18/2025

    National cattle numbers drop again, and a look at the EPA’s herbicide strategy

    Diving into the latest national cattle inventory numbers, the lowest since 1951, and when we might see herd expansion. Also, sorting through the EPA’s final herbicide strategy and what it might mean for farmers. Plus, some talk about the brutal cold across the Midwest.

    34 min

  5. 11/01/2024

    Biofuels, story planning and a dry fall

    Taking a look at the importance of ethanol, biodiesel and renewable diesel for corn and soybean farmers. Also, talking about story planning meetings, harvest progress and a dry autumn on the farm.

    28 min

  6. 10/11/2024

    Dry weather for harvest, estate tax update

    Talking about the dry weather for harvest, a drought and pasture update, and a look at the estate tax and how it can impact family farms.

    29 min

  7. 09/27/2024

    Harvest update and a look at the pork industry

    With harvest rolling, Ben takes a look at harvest progress numbers, drought conditions and shares updates from a farmer on his expectations for the crop. Plus, with Pork Month coming up, a look at the pork industry.

    24 min

  8. 09/06/2024

    A road trip through Western agriculture

    Ben talks about his recent trip out West, and the variety of agriculture he saw. Plus an update on drought and weather conditions, harvest on the doorstep, and a look at farmer consumer education and outreach efforts.

    31 min
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Talking about the latest news and developments on the farm, the issues currently facing farmers, and a broad look at different aspects of the industry.

Information

  • Creator
    Benjamin Herrold
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Benjamin Herrold
  • Show Website
    View From the Farm