Farm Food Facts

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241

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Sep 2026

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Farm. Food. Facts. And everything in between. A podcast featuring the leading minds in the future of sustainable food systems. Brought to you by U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action.

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September 30, 20262 min

Bonus: The Ethanol-Cattle Connection You Should Know About

In this bonus episode of Farm+Food+Facts, Dawn Caldwell, Executive Director of Renewable Fuels Nebraska, explains why she's keeping a close eye on the cattle industry — and it comes down to one key byproduct: distillers grains. Caldwell breaks down the strong, symbiotic partnership between ethanol production and cattle feeding, and what shifts in the cattle industry could mean for ethanol's future. Listen now. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here .

September 23, 20262 min

Bonus: Why do Minnesota farmers care about water quality? Hint: the state is home to 10,000 lakes!

Nick Peterson, a farmer from central Minnesota, and Luke Haggerty, research & district field manager for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association, briefly discuss key issues they are monitoring, including nutrient management and water quality. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here .

September 16, 202621 min

The Data Is In: How Biofuels Can Unlock Agriculture's Full Potential

Agriculture is at a critical turning point — and a major new study says biofuels could be the key to unlocking its future. On this episode of Farm+Food+Facts, host Joanna Guza talks with Juan Sacoto and Emerson Wohlenberg of S&P Global Energy about a landmark study, Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst . Commissioned by USFRA, the research offers a detailed, evidence-based look at how biofuels can strengthen farmer incomes, stabilize rural economies, and reshape agriculture's path forward. Listen now. Learn more at fuelingagriculture.com . To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here .

September 9, 202619 min

Fertilizer's Next Move: Market Intelligence, Prices, and What Could Change Everything

On this episode of Farm+Food+Facts, Alice McKinnon and Veronica Nigh of The Fertilizer Institute join host Joanna Guza to dig into what's really driving fertilizer prices — and what could shift them next. They discuss market intelligence, farm profitability, and the single economic force that could reshape the industry. Listen now. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here .

September 2, 20261 min

Bonus: How a Michigan farmer uses artificial intelligence to make him a better farmer

Farm+Food+Facts guest, Jeff Sandborn, a fourth-generation farmer in Michigan, shares how he is learning to use artificial intelligence in his operation. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here .

August 26, 202629 min

Ethanol's Next Chapter: How E15 and 45Z Are Reshaping Renewable Fuels

What's next for ethanol? On this episode of Farm+Food+Facts, Dawn Caldwell of Renewable Fuels Nebraska joins host Joanna Guza to break down the wins behind E15 and the 45Z tax credit — and the challenges still facing the industry. Plus: where every part of a bushel of corn actually goes. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here .

August 19, 20263 min

Bonus: How Artificial intelligence could be a game-changer for farmers

Greg Goodwin, Director of Precision Conservation Management for Illinois Corn, shares how he’s keeping an eye on artificial intelligence and how it will help farmers make data-driven decisions. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here .

August 12, 202619 min

America's Native Nut: Inside the Pecan Industry

Serena Schaffner, Chief Marketing Officer at the American Pecan Council and the American Pecan Promotion Board, and Larry Don Womack, farmer and owner of Womack Nursery Company a pecan grower in Texas and USFRA Board Member. They discuss the current pecan growing season, industry challenges and consumer trends. Learn more about pecans here . To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here .

August 5, 202629 min

Minnesota farmers discuss how agriculture is at a crossroads

Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Nick Peterson, a farmer from central Minnesota, and Luke Haggerty, research & district field manager for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. They discussed key findings from the new Minnesota Corn Growers 2025 Sustainability report, including the importance of people, the planet and profit. Resources: 2025 Sustainability Report USFRA report: Fueling agriculture: biofuels as the catalyst Farm America University of MN research: New study helps farmers more accurately determine crop nitrogen needs Updated corn nitrogen rates : What are we currently seeing for N fertilizer requirements in Minnesota? Nitrogen Smart To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here .

July 29, 20264 min

Bonus: The importance of trade with Canada and Mexico to agriculture, future of GLP1's

Farm+Food+Facts guests Rob Fox, director of CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange research division, and Corey Geiger, lead dairy economist at CoBank and an advisor to the US Farmers and Ranchers in Action board of directors, shares insights on trade with our neighbors in North America, and the impacts of GLP1's on consumer eating and buying habits. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here .