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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

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.

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 .

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss how traders are convinced that production will be lower than estimated on the Agweek Market Wrap.

What cattle producers think of importing ground beef. The grand opening of Farmers Union Processing and Meats. NDSU Extension looks back at 100 years of wheat varieties. Corn and soybean conditions.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss a rising grain market and faltering cattle market on the Agweek Market Wrap.

A new bill in Congress would expand the H-2A visa program. New research could save sugarbeet growers time on spraying. We learn about the RANCH Act. And sorghum is taking the spotlight as an export.

Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management talk about plans to import more beef and how the Pro Farmer Tour shows lower production expectations on the Agweek Market Wrap.

In this episode of the AgWeek Podcast, host Al Winmill sits down with Stephanie Teskey, Strategic Partnerships Manager at AgriWebb and a sixth-generation rancher from Camp Verde, Arizona. Steph bridges the gap between traditional ranching heritage and modern agtech, sharing how moving away from the pocket notebook to digital record-keeping removes emotional bias, helps identify underperforming "freeloader" cattle, and boosts ranch profitability. In this episode, we cover: Life & Culinary Arts: Steph's balancing act between managing cattle in the Arizona heat and baking elaborate wedding cakes—including her own homemade lavender, thyme, rosemary, and honey-buttercream cake. The Transition to Digital: Why offline functionality is critical for rural producers without reliable internet (and how Starlink fits into the mix). Data-Driven Decisions: Using herd metrics to uncover calving interval issues, evaluate bull selection, and make smarter culling decisions. Industry "Hot Takes" & Advocacy: Why relying solely on intuition is a liability for succession planning, bridging the communication gap around corporate sustainability, and using public interest in food supply chains to tell the rancher's story. Support & Financial Incentives: How programs like the Legacy Landscapes Program and Ranching for the Future provide subsidized access to technology and technical assistance for operations across Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, Nebraska, and Texas. Data Ownership: Why AgriWebb ensures producers retain 100% ownership and control of their operational metrics. Real-World ROI: A Wyoming case study detailing how one producer achieved a 42% improvement in relative weaning percentage and a 75-pound increase in steer weaning weights. Show Notes & Links Guest: Stephanie Teskey (Strategic Partnerships Manager at AgriWebb) Featured Resource: Visit AgriWebb.com (remember: two B's!) to schedule a custom demo or start a free trial. Local Brewery Shoutout: Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. Programs Mentioned: Legacy Landscapes Program & Ranching for the Future initiative.

Cattle producers rebuild herds. We'll show you NDSU's new state-of-the-art research facility. Tips for preventing haying fires. Farmfest's Farm Woman of the Year honored for mental health work.