Fielding Questions

Year-End Planning

In this episode, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Insurance and Customer Education Rob Fronning offers insight into end-of-the-year farm decisions.

Election Recap 2024

On this episode, we recap the election results and discuss potential impacts to American agriculture with Andy Martin, VP Legislative and Public Affairs. We discuss the prospects of a new Farm Bill and the potential timing and roadblocks that lay ahead. 

Eyes on South America

Marking Education Specialist Cody Didier joins the Red River Farm Network to discuss the market reaction to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. All eyes are now on South America to see what their next crop will be. 

Yearend Planning

The 2024 calendar is nearing the end. David Krenz, AgCountry market vice president, joins the program to discuss what farmers and ranchers can do to take advantage of the current calendar year before the arrival of 2025. 

Fall Marketing Plans

With the October USDA WASDE Report in the rear view mirror, it is time to focus on the fall marketing plan. In this edition of Fielding Questions, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Education Specialist Cody Didier offers his thoughts on the grain market. With the current farm financial situation, Didier said it is more important than ever to know your breakeven levels.

Area-Based Insurance Options

Area-based insurance policies allow farmers and ranchers to protect their bottom lines. Nick Dryer, senior insurance specialist with AgCountry, rejoins the program to discuss what area-based plans are, how they work, and who could benefit. 

Getting Through A Tough Farm Economy

AgCountry Farm Credit Services Executive Vice President Marc Knisely joins RRFN Farm Broadcaster Don Wick to discuss the farm economy. Marc talks about the financial strength farmers and ranchers have built to help get them through tough times. 

Fall Weather Preview

As fall harvest draws near we preview what could be in store for the upper Midwest. Paul Trambley, chief meteorologist with Weatherology, discusses long-range forecasts and what an emerging La Niña means for the winter ahead.