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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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Wednesday · 21 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 · 19 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 · 1 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 · 29 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 · 3 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 · 19 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 · 29 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 · 4 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.
July 22 · 30 min
Food inflation, higher input costs, beef demand and the impact of the AI buildout headline CoBank's latest report
Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with 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. They discuss highlights from CoBank’s most recent report, The Quarterly. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
July 15 · 1 min
Bonus: “Where did my food come from?
Dave Mensink, pig farmer and owner of Mensink Farms in Minnesota shares how he’s keeping an eye on potential on-pack labels that provide consumer education about how animal products were raised and produced. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
July 8 · 2 min
Bonus: Farmers keeping an eye on MAHA Movement, financial health
Farm+Food+Facts guests, Chip Bowling, third generation grain farmer from Maryland and Vice Chair of US Farmer and Ranchers in Action, and Jennifer Gannon, director of programs and public relations at Maryland Grain Producers, discuss the Make America Healthy Again movement and its impact on agriculture. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
July 1 · 35 min
Michigan farmer explains how yield stability analysis helps him improve profitability
Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Dr. Bruno Basso, professor of earth and environmental sciences, at Michigan State University, and Jeff Sandborn, a fourth-generation farmer in Michigan. They discuss yield stability analysis and how Jeff uses the data to inform his nutrient management decisions, lower his costs and increase profits. USFRA’s study with Dr. Bruno Basso and Dr. Jerry Hatfield: Enhancing farm profitability through nitrogen efficiency and yield stability To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
June 24 · 1 min
Bonus: Culver’s keeping an eye on cattle inventory
Farm+Food+Facts guest Adam Shrif, Vice-President of Supply Chain at Culver’s, shares how they are closely monitoring cattle herd size to ensure a consistent supply of fresh, never frozen butter burgers. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
June 17 · 18 min
New Landmark Research from S&P Global Energy and USFRA: Fueling Agriculture, Biofuels as the Catalyst
Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Chip Bowling, third generation grain farmer from Maryland and Vice Chair of U.S. Farmer and Ranchers in Action (USFRA) and Kevin Burkum, CEO of USFRA about a comprehensive new study from S&P Global Energy and USFRA, "Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst" The research offers a detailed, evidence-based assessment of how biofuels can unlock agriculture's potential. Resources: FuelingAgriculture.com Fueling agriculture: Biofuels as the catalyst Watch: Congressional Leaders, USDA & USFRA Share New Research on the Future of Agriculture, Biofuels To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
June 10 · 14 min
Supply Chain Innovation at Culver's Restaurants
Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Adam Shrif, Vice-President of Supply Chain at Culver’s. They discuss supply chain management (especially as it relates to it’s beef supply), how data enhances its guest experience, and the importance of farmers and ranchers to Culver’s growth strategy. Adam spotlighted the Thank you Farmers Project and Culver’s commitment to USFRA. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
June 3 · 3 min
Bonus: What is the Beef Consumer Thinking?
Farm+Food+Facts guests Greg Hanes, Chief Executive Officer for the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, and Terry Quam, fourth generation beef farmer and board member of the Cattleman’s Beef Board and U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action, share why maintaining positive consumer sentiment towards beef and cattle production is critical for the future of the industry. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
May 27 · 23 min
Weathering Risk: Maryland grain producers on rising costs and the importance of biofuels
Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Chip Bowling, third generation grain farmer from Maryland and Vice Chair of US Farmer and Ranchers in Action, and Jennifer Gannon, director of programs and public relations at Maryland Grain Producers. They discuss this year’s planting season, weather and input cost challenges, and the opportunities biofuels can provide for agriculture. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
May 20 · 26 min
How Cattlemen’s Beef Board has been Growing Beef Demand for 40 Years
Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Greg Hanes, Chief Executive Officer for the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, and Terry Quam, fourth generation beef farmer and board member of the Cattleman’s Beef Board checkoff and board member of U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action. They discuss the future of the beef industry, consumer demand, export strategies, and industry collaboration. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
May 13 · 4 min
Bonus: Rising input costs, drought, wild fires, war and more drive production shifts
Farm+Food+Facts guests, Adam Grabenstein, a fifth-generation farmer and a board member for the Nebraska Corn and USFRA, and Kelly Brunkhorst, Executive Director of Nebraska Corn, share how Nebraska farmers are keeping tabs on input costs, weather, and exports which ultimately impact farmers’ bottom line. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here. *Recorded 4.13.26
May 6 · 20 min
Pig farmer shares how he balances profitability and conservation on his family farm
Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Dave Mensink, pig farmer and owner of Mensink Farms in Minnesota, and Kevin Burkum, CEO of U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action, about key themes they discussed during their panel at the Animal Ag Tech Summit, including nitrogen efficiency, water quality management and other challenges facing the pork industry. Items referenced in the podcast: Enhancing Farm Profitability Through Nitrogen Efficiency and Yield Stability 2025 Minnesota Pork Board Environmental Steward of the Year Animal Ag Tech Summit To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.

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