In this episode of Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths sit down with Chip Flory for a deep dive into the Crop Tour process. Flory explains how yield estimates for corn and soybeans are calculated, refined, and kept independent from USDA data, stressing the value of year-over-year comparisons for tracking trends. The conversation explores the impact of Southern Rust in Iowa, regional yield variability, and broader market challenges—from commodity pricing to farmer frustrations with USDA projections.

In this episode of Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths sit down with Chip Flory for a deep dive into the Crop Tour process. Flory explains how yield estimates for corn and soybeans are calculated, refined, and kept independent from USDA data, stressing the value of year-over-year comparisons for tracking trends. The conversation explores the impact of Southern Rust in Iowa, regional yield variability, and broader market challenges&mdash;from commodity pricing to farmer frustrations with USDA projections.

Unscripted is a show where scripts take a back seat. Hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths put down the teleprompters and let the conversations flow naturally. Each week, they bring in fellow Farm Journal hosts and editors to share behind-the-scenes insights on the stories we've covered, giving you a chance to meet the personalities behind the personalities.

Unscripted is a show where scripts take a back seat. Hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths put down the teleprompters and let the conversations flow naturally. Each week, they bring in fellow Farm Journal hosts and editors to share behind-the-scenes insights on the stories we've covered, giving you a chance to meet the personalities behind the personalities.

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Unscripted with Chip Flory: What You Need to Know About The 2025 Pro Farmer Crop Tour.

This week on Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths bring the podcast to you from the 2025 MILK Business Conference in Las Vegas—where Tyne may or may not have tested her luck on the penny slots. Their guest: Mark Inkrott, former NFL tight end turned agricultural leader and Co-Founder of UpField Group.

In this episode, Mark shares how the same grit, discipline, and mental toughness that shaped his football career now fuels his work alongside dairy producers. He opens up about the search for purpose after leaving professional sports, how the dairy industry offered the sense of mission he’d been missing, and the family farm lessons—especially from his grandfather—that grounded his values from an early age.

From the constant pressure of competing for a roster spot to the daily resilience required on a dairy operation, Mark draws powerful parallels between two demanding worlds. He also reflects on entrepreneurship, community, and the meaningful work that helped him rediscover his drive after the NFL.

Join us for an honest, energizing look at the stories behind the headlines, and the people behind the stories—this time, with a little Las Vegas luck sprinkled in.

This week on Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths bring the podcast to you from the 2025 MILK Business Conference in Las Vegas&mdash;where Tyne may or may not have tested her luck on the penny slots. Their guest: Mark Inkrott, former NFL tight end turned agricultural leader and Co-Founder of UpField Group.
In this episode, Mark shares how the same grit, discipline, and mental toughness that shaped his football career now fuels his work alongside dairy producers. He opens up about the search for purpose after leaving professional sports, how the dairy industry offered the sense of mission he&rsquo;d been missing, and the family farm lessons&mdash;especially from his grandfather&mdash;that grounded his values from an early age.
From the constant pressure of competing for a roster spot to the daily resilience required on a dairy operation, Mark draws powerful parallels between two demanding worlds. He also reflects on entrepreneurship, community, and the meaningful work that helped him rediscover his drive after the NFL.
Join us for an honest, energizing look at the stories behind the headlines, and the people behind the stories&mdash;this time, with a little Las Vegas luck sprinkled in.

Unscripted: Purpose, Grit, and the Path From the NFL to Dairy Leadership

This week on Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths dive deep into the economic and emotional realities shaping rural America. From the strain of low commodity prices and soaring input costs to the growing frustration with government policies, farmers are facing pressures that go far beyond the balance sheet. Joining the hosts is Joe Maxwell, co-founder of Farm Action, who sheds light on how monopolies in markets like cattle and fertilizer are reshaping agriculture — and not for the better. Maxwell makes a strong case for renewed antitrust enforcement, meaningful policy reform, and actionable solutions like mandatory country-of-origin labeling (mCOOL). Tune in as the conversation peels back the layers on the policies, people, and power structures influencing the future of farming — all unscripted.

This week on Unscripted, Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths dive deep into the economic and emotional realities shaping rural America. From the strain of low commodity prices and soaring input costs to the growing frustration with government policies, farmers are facing pressures that go far beyond the balance sheet. Joining the hosts is Joe Maxwell, co-founder of Farm Action, who sheds light on how monopolies in markets like cattle and fertilizer are reshaping agriculture &mdash; and not for the better. Maxwell makes a strong case for renewed antitrust enforcement, meaningful policy reform, and actionable solutions like mandatory country-of-origin labeling (mCOOL). Tune in as the conversation peels back the layers on the policies, people, and power structures influencing the future of farming &mdash; all unscripted.

Unscripted: The Real Cost of Monopolies in Agriculture

This week on Unscripted, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths sit down for one of the most raw and revealing conversations yet—an unfiltered look at the financial storm sweeping across America's farms. Arkansas farmer Adam Chappell shares a powerful firsthand account of how soaring input costs, plummeting crop prices, and corporate consolidation are pushing family farms like his toward the brink of bankruptcy. His warning is urgent and deeply personal: “We’re running out of time.” From the silent epidemic of farmer suicides to public misconceptions about ag wealth, this episode exposes the emotional and economic toll facing multigenerational farming families. It’s not just about crops—it’s about livelihoods, legacy, and the fight to stay rooted in the land.

This week on Unscripted, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths sit down for one of the most raw and revealing conversations yet&mdash;an unfiltered look at the financial storm sweeping across America's farms. Arkansas farmer Adam Chappell shares a powerful firsthand account of how soaring input costs, plummeting crop prices, and corporate consolidation are pushing family farms like his toward the brink of bankruptcy. His warning is urgent and deeply personal: &ldquo;We&rsquo;re running out of time.&rdquo; From the silent epidemic of farmer suicides to public misconceptions about ag wealth, this episode exposes the emotional and economic toll facing multigenerational farming families. It&rsquo;s not just about crops&mdash;it&rsquo;s about livelihoods, legacy, and the fight to stay rooted in the land.

Unscripted with Chip Flory: What You Need to Know About The 2025 Pro Farmer Crop Tour.

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