Episodes

  • What Every Farmer Should Expect From Their Ag Banker (And What Most Miss) with Laura Ascheman and Megan Johnson | FIBT Ag Series

    What Every Farmer Should Expect From Their Ag Banker (And What Most Miss) with Laura Ascheman and Megan Johnson | FIBT Ag Series
    Oct 22 2026

    Cultivating Success: Inside Ag Lending with First International Bank & Trust

    In agricultural finance, there is a major difference between simply securing a loan and building a true financial partnership with lenders who know your local dirt. In this episode, First International Bank & Trust ag lender Laura A. Ascheman and credit analyst Megan Johnson break down what separates real relationship banking from a basic transaction, why local decision-making matters, and how to navigate unexpected farm challenges. 📌 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Cold Open & Intro
    0:45 - First Ag Memories & Getting Involved in Agriculture
    3:15 - What Separates a True Ag Banking Partnership from a Loan
    7:30 - Why Local Decision-Making & Field Time Matter
    11:45 - Expecting the Unexpected: Weather Shifts & Equipment Surprises
    15:20 - Common Ag Banking Myths & Explaining the Job to a 5-Year-Old
    19:10 - Key Takeaways & Connecting with FIBT 🌾 READ MORE ON AGWEEK: Read the full story and stay up to date on Midwest agriculture news: https://www.agweek.com 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO AGWEEK ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AGWEEK?sub_confirmation=1 🎙️ LISTEN TO THE AGWEEK PODCAST: https://www.agweek.com/podcasts
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    22 mins
  • Soybeans take 'a beating' on harvest progress, light crush report and Brazil crop expectations

    Soybeans take 'a beating' on harvest progress, light crush report and Brazil crop expectations
    Oct 16 2026

    Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss tough crop markets and strength in the livestock sector on the Agweek Market Wrap.

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    8 mins
  • Beyond 2026 Harvest: Managing Stalk Integrity, Late-Season Diseases, and Next-Year ROI with Steven Eichenberger from Nutrien

    Beyond 2026 Harvest: Managing Stalk Integrity, Late-Season Diseases, and Next-Year ROI with Steven Eichenberger from Nutrien
    Oct 9 2026

    Harvest is happening across the country, and weather conditions across the Cornbelt East have thrown plenty of curveballs this season . In this episode of the AgWeek Podcast, host Al Winmill sits down with Steven Eichenberger, Dyna-Gro Seed Area Manager for Nutrien Ag Solutions, to break down what growers need to watch for as combines and grain carts roll across the region .

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • The 15-Year Evolution of Agronomy: How digital tools, AI diagnostic apps, and higher yield expectations have changed field management .

    • Harvest Prioritization & Stalk Health: Managing stalk/crown rots and evaluating field risk after excess moisture and heavy rainfall .

    • Beyond N-P-K: Hybrid nutrient efficiency, root architecture (penetrating vs. fibrous), and tailoring fertility management .

    • Managing for 2027, Not Just 2026: Why picking seed based on multi-year data beats reacting to a single season's weather trends .

    • Off the Clock: Steven's fantasy football sleeper picks, his dream vacation spot, and his favorite binge-worthy TV shows .

    Connect with Nutrien Ag Solutions & Dyna-Gro:

    • Website: nutrienagsolutions.com

    • Visit your local Nutrien Ag Solutions retail branch or connect on social media .

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    27 mins
  • Harvest Realities & Cash Flow: Navigating Fall with Justin Bargmann & Levi Hofer | FIBT Ag Series

    Harvest Realities & Cash Flow: Navigating Fall with Justin Bargmann & Levi Hofer | FIBT Ag Series
    Oct 8 2026

    Cultivating Success: Inside Ag Lending with First International Bank & Trust

    Episode Description: As harvest season gets into full swing across the region, producers are making critical decisions around cash flow, yield expectations, and equipment planning before the year even wraps up. In this kickoff episode of our special four-part series with First International Bank & Trust, we sit down with ag lenders Justin Bargmann and Levi Hofer to discuss the real-world pressures farmers and ranchers face every fall. In this episode, we cover:
    • Harvest Cash Flow & Yield Dynamics: What is top-of-mind for producers right now as they navigate market volatility and fall operating needs.
    • The Unseen Challenges of Ag: The unpredictable variables outside a producer's control that make agriculture a 365-day planning business.
    • Only an Ag Lender Will Understand: A lighthearted peek into the unique conversations, farm terminology, and harvest-season realities that confuse anyone outside the ag world.
    • Childhood Dreams to Ag Roots: How Justin and Levi first got involved in agriculture and how their early memories shape their work today.
    Whether you're in the combine or planning for next year's operating lines, tune in to hear how having an ag lender who truly knows the dirt makes all the difference. 🔗 Learn more & connect with an FIBT ag expert: Visit fibt.com
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    16 mins
  • Agweek Market Wrap: Grains react to trade curveballs, while cattle market hangs on economic news

    Agweek Market Wrap: Grains react to trade curveballs, while cattle market hangs on economic news
    Oct 2 2026

    Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management talk about grain market movements, weather, harvest and cattle on the Agweek Market Wrap.

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    10 mins
  • Agweek Market Wrap: Record diesel, interest rate hike and soybean sales hang on markets Friday

    Agweek Market Wrap: Record diesel, interest rate hike and soybean sales hang on markets Friday
    Sep 18 2026

    Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss high fuel, high interest rates, and continued trade hopes on the Agweek Market Wrap.

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    8 mins
  • Agweek Market Wrap: All eyes on September WASDE report Friday

    Agweek Market Wrap: All eyes on September WASDE report Friday
    Sep 11 2026

    Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss September WASDE, record crude and harvest on the Agweek Market Wrap.

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    7 mins
  • AgweekTV Full Show: Drought Monitor, Big Iron preview, millet, sunflowers

    AgweekTV Full Show: Drought Monitor, Big Iron preview, millet, sunflowers
    Sep 9 2026

    How farmers and ranchers help develop the Drought Monitor. Big Iron is coming up later this month. How the millet crop in central South Dakota and the region's sunflower crop are shaping up.
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    17 mins