The latest Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University reflects cautious optimism from farmers. We talk about it with Dr. Jim Mintert, Professor of Agricultural Economics and Director at the Center for Commercial Agriculture at Purdue.

The latest Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University reflects cautious optimism from farmers. We talk about it with Dr. Jim Mintert, Professor of Agricultural Economics and Director at the Center for Commercial Agriculture at Purdue.

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With government offices and the markets closed in observance of Juneteenth holiday, we have pre-recorded a brand new Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Iowa farmer Tim Burrack. Topics include biofuels, Iran, the new Federal Reserve chairman and a lot more.

With government offices and the markets closed in observance of Juneteenth holiday, we have pre-recorded a brand new Friday Free-for-all with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Iowa farmer Tim Burrack. Topics include biofuels, Iran, the new Federal Reserve chairman and a lot more.

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USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden joins us to discuss New World screwworm response, department reorganization efforts, fertilizer concerns and more.

USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden joins us to discuss New World screwworm response, department reorganization efforts, fertilizer concerns and more.

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