In this episode of Field Good Life, Jennifer has a detailed conversation with Meryl Kennedy Farr, CEO of Kennedy Rice Mill. They discuss leadership in agriculture, the U. S. rice industry challenges and opportunities, operating a family business, and the future of farming. They reflect on the influence of their fathers and the confidence that came from simply being encouraged to work hard and pursue opportunities.

In this episode of Field Good Life, I sit down with longtime friend and Arkansas duck hunter Rusty Creasey, a man who didn’t set out to be an influencer, but ended up becoming a voice a whole lot of folks trust.

We cover everything from growing up in the outdoors to building a career in duck hunting, and the real work that happens long before a single bird hits the water. Rusty shares what’s changed in the woods over the years, from increased hunting pressure to the evolving relationship between rice farming and waterfowl habitat, and why it’s getting harder to be a duck in Arkansas these days.

This conversation isn’t just about hunting. It’s about time. It’s about mentorship. It’s about taking a kid fishing, even if they’re not yours, and understanding that what you pass on matters more than what you post.

Connect with Rusty:

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https://www.rustycreasey.com/

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In this episode, I sit down with Peter Bachmann, CEO of USA Rice Federation to unpack what’s really driving the global rice market—and why it matters to U.S. farmers.

We break down the role of the World Trade Organization, India’s subsidized rice model, and the potential for a U.S. Section 301 investigation into unfair trade practices.

If you’ve been wondering why rice prices are below the cost of production, this conversation connects the dots—and asks the bigger question: what can we do to protect our industry?