Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns joined me on the phone to look back at his first year in office at the US Department of Agriculture. In this interview, the Secretary shares his perspective of the office of Secretary compared to a year ago, discusses the re-opening of foreign markets to US beef following the single case of BSE in America in 2003, President Bush's involvement in agriculture trade issues, the 2005 Farm Bill Forums and an outlook for the new year.

Kansas Farm Bureau Weekend: January 7

Kansas Farm Bureau members and others from across the country are headed to Nashville for the 87th Annual American Farm Bureau Convention; members give their opinions on the importance of the national meeting; eminent domain in Kansas legislature; business plans for the 2006 crop and Insight from John Schlageck.

Missouri Beef Update: Alane Lidolf

On this week's Missouri Beef Industry Council report, Consumer Information Director Alane Lidolf talks to Cindy Zimmerman about the upcoming Show-Me Shape Up Program. MBIC is helping to sponsor the shape up program which begins next week.

Missouri Farm Bureau News

I was encouraged to hear Denny Banister from the Missouri Farm Bureau with his daily newsline featuring Missouri Governor Matt Blunt. On the newsline, Governor Blunt talks about some hopes he has for lawmakers during this session of the legislature as they head back to work this week. One of the priorities is a 10 percent requirement that all gasoline in the Show-Me State contains ethanol. Good job, Governor Blunt!

St. Joe Stockyards Customer Appreciation Day

A good crowd was on hand for the weekly stocker-feeder cattle auction at the St. Joe Stockyards today. Over 4500 cattle sold and several people turned out for the customer appreciation luncheon. Special thanks to Greg, Mark and the whole crew at the Stockyards for making us feel welcome and having the right set-up to easily broadcast from the sale!

Missouri Soybean Update: District Meetings

On this week's Missouri Soybean Update, John Kleiboeker, Director of Field Services for the Missouri Soybean Association says winter meetings with soybean growers are coming up quickly...

Topeka Farm Show

The annual Topeka Farm Show is next week at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka. Show Manager Steve Guenther gave me a preview...

Missouri Corn Update: Terry Hilgedick

Terry Hilgedick, President of the Missouri Corn Growers Association from Hartsburg, Missouri talked with me on this week's Missouri Corn Update about the priorities the Missouri Corn Growers Association has for the new year...

Kansas Soybean Update: Dennis Hupe

The Kansas Soybean Association and Kansas Soybean Commission have a new 2006 Dodge pickup they're using to promote Biodiesel across the state. Dennis Hupe, Director of Field Services joined me for this week's interview...