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Top Producer Podcast: Grant Fitzgerald, Farmers National Aug 18, 2026

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In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Grant Fitzgerald of Farmers National based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company offers a vertically integrated solutions for farm landowners. We dive into how the third generation of owners requires different solutions than the second generation and how farm management differs for various types of owners.

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Top Producer Podcast: Jim Rothermich, Iowa Appraisals Aug 11, 2026

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In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Jim Rothermich of Iowa Appraisals on the land price trends in Iowa over the last six months. Even with all of the turmoil in the farm sector, the average price per CSR2 in Iowa is actually up a $1 from December 2025 with increased volume. It appears that it may be even stronger going into the last half of the year.

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Top Producer Podcast: 2026 ARC and PLC payments Aug 04, 2026

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In today's podcast Paul does solo podcast on the projected 2026 ARC and PLC payments for 8 crops including corn, soybeans and wheat. We know that for 2025 to be paid starting October 2026 you will automatically be paid the higher of ARC-CO or PLC. We have final MYA prices for wheat, barley and oats. I dig into some the key details for each crop.

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Top Producer Podcast: Joe Peiffer, Iowa Attorney Jul 28, 2026

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In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Joe Peiffer, an attorney in Iowa that handles a lot of debt restructuring for farmers and was actively involved in the development of Chapter 12 bankruptcy that helps farmers mitigate their tax exposure. He is seeing more challenges for row crop farmer, and we dig into the details for all of the various chapters in the bankruptcy code.

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Top Producer Podcast : Wes Davis, Meridian Ag Advisors Jul 21, 2026

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In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Wes Davis of Meridian Ag Advisors. Wes is an Ag economist who works with a variety of clients to research farm related items. We discuss some of the key "black swans" that Ag is facing, the overall ag economy, thoughts on Farm Bill 2.0 and other related items.

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Top Producer Podcast: Tyler Davis, Saunders Real Estate Jul 14, 2026

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In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Tyler Davis of Saunders Real Estate located in Lakeland, Florida. Florida ag has seen a rapid shift from citrus to other crops or development which has created interesting succession issues for these farm families. Tyler and I discuss some of the options that these farmers have implemented in their succession.

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Top Producer Podcast: Nick Tsiolis, Farmers Keeper Jul 07, 2026

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In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Nick Tsiolis of Farmers Keeper. Nick and his team provide risk management services to thousands of corn, soybean and wheat farmers from farmers with 150 acres to those with 90,000+ acres. Nick is passionate about farmers understanding their profitability and how to manage the risk to maintain that profitability.

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Top Producer Podcast: Mitchell Hora, Continuum Ag Jun 30, 2026

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In today's podcast we have a conversation with Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag about the recent release of the updated CI scoring model and methodology from USDA. We review what this means for farmers who can deliver their crop directly to a biofuel plant or an elevator that then delivers the crop. This guidance was sorely needed, but we still have to wait for IRS to provide even more guidance.

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Top Producer Podcast: Matt Noggle, Southeastern Michigan Rancher Jun 23, 2026

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In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Matt Noggle a rancher in Southeastern Michigan that finishes about 200 head in his feedlot and raises about 100 cows. He and his wife have an active direct to consumer business that markets his cattle. Matt is also a business coach for Legacy Farmer and works actively with about 50 farmers in their operation.

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Top Producer Podcast: Gavin Willis, Washington Red Raspberry Commission. Jun 16, 2026

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In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Gavin Willis of the Washington Red Raspberry Commission. Most of the frozen raspberries grown in the US comes from Whatcom County in Washington state due to the unique soil conditions and weather. These growers are facing issues related to labor and foreign competition but are very resilient. It can cost upwards of $50,000 to put in an acre of raspberries and mother nature does not always cooperate.

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