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This month, we’re getting to know Craig Moore, Beck’s Corn Lead and a familiar face around Beck’s for the past 24 years. Craig shares how his journey has taken him from sales to the world of corn genetics, where he gets to explore new innovations and help shape the hybrids we offer to growers. Along the way, he reflects on watching the team grow, the people who make it all happen, and the mission of helping farmers succeed.

This month on Across The Acres, we’re joined by Ben Tragesser, Beck’s Farm Operations Lead and nearly 30-year member of the Beck’s team. Ben has spent nearly three decades leading farm operations through planting and harvest. He reflects on his personal and professional journey, the incredible changes he’s witnessed at Beck’s, and the people and experiences that have shaped his time here.

Arelia Miller, Beck’s Customer Finance Specialist, brings a positive attitude and genuine love for people to everything she does. In this episode of Across The Acres, Arelia shares her journey to Beck’s, the challenges and opportunities that have shaped her along the way, and how continuing to step outside her comfort zone has helped her grow both personally and professionally.

This month on Across The Acres, we're joined by Jon Skinner, Beck's Agronomy Manager and a 10+ year member of the Beck's team. A dad, Illinois native, and trusted agronomy expert, Jon has spent years helping growers make more informed decisions in the field. In this episode, he sits down with David to discuss his journey, as well as Beck's new SeedIQ™ system, the innovation behind it, and how it equips farmers with data-driven insights to maximize their success.

In this continuation of Hope For All Seasons, Beck's Marketing Project Coordinator Halie Baer shares her deeply personal journey through grief, loss, and unwavering faith. Halie opens up about the questions, doubts, and difficult conversations she had with God in the midst of overwhelming pain. Through her honesty and vulnerability, she shares what it looked like to wrestle with her faith, cling to hope, and discover that God's presence remains even when answers don't. Her story is a reminder that faith isn't the absence of questions, it's choosing to keep seeking God through every season and trusting that hope can still be found in the darkest moments.

This month on Across The Acres, we’re joined by Kyle Marsh, Executive Administrator to Beck’s President, Scott Beck. A husband, dad, veteran, and four-year member of the Beck’s family, Kyle wears many hats, but his foundation has always remained the same. In this episode, Kyle reflects on his time at West Point, his years of military service, and the role faith has played in shaping his leadership, purpose, and perspective. It's a conversation about service, character, and leading with humility

In this powerful continuation of Hope For All Seasons, Beck's Dealer Stu Manchester opens up about living through the weight of silent struggles. Stu shares his personal account of the most difficult seasons of his life, revealing the challenges he faced, finding faith that sustained him, and the hope that ultimately helped carry him forward. His story is a reminder that no one has to face their battles alone and that help is always within reach.

Kala Jenkins, Governmental Affairs Advocate at Beck's, shares how a lifelong servant's heart guided her into a career focused on helping farmers through policy and advocacy. Drawing from her own experiences, Kala discusses how personal stories can spark a passion for change and influence the policies that impact our communities. She reminds us that meaningful change often starts close to home by understanding our own stories, engaging with local leaders, and finding the right advocates to help turn challenges into action. Through her journey, Kala offers an inspiring perspective on the power each of us has to make a difference.

Across the Acres presents a special 5-part mini-series, A Hope For All Seasons. A storytelling series designed to bring hope and perspective no matter what season of life you’re facing.

In this episode of Across The Acres, we sit down with Mark Knapp, Beck’s Chaplain, to explore his journey of faith, writing, and service. Mark began his role as Chaplain nearly three decades ago, contributing spiritually focused articles to The Sower in Beck’s monthly newsletter. Mark gives an inside look at his life as a chaplain, local minister, and family man. No matter where life has taken him, his mission has remained the same: to serve others and follow God’s calling. Be on the lookout for a special 5-part mini-series, A Hope For All Seasons, launching this May. It’s a storytelling series designed to bring hope and perspective no matter what season of life you’re facing.  Tune in to hear Mark’s story, his heart for ministry, and how hope can be found in every season.

This month’s Across The Acres features Gavin Rulon, Beck’s Emerging Technology Advisor and a 30+ year team member. A husband, dad, grandpa, and Marine veteran, Gavin now helps lead the company into the future through emerging technology and AI. He shares his perspective on innovation, learning, and why staying curious matters now more than ever.

This month on Across The Acres, we’re joined by Jaden Jacobsen and his fiancée, Beth Nelson, Beck’s dealers in Iowa whose love story is closely connected to their Beck’s journey. In this episode, they share their engagement story — and the special role someone from our team plays in their big day.

This month on Across The Acres, we’re joined by Tim Row, a Regional Business Manager at Beck’s with nearly 12 years of experience. A husband, dad, and man of strong faith, Tim values family, community, and meaningful relationships. In his conversation with David, they explore leadership, patience, and what it means to trust God’s timing and greater plan — in both business and life.

This month on Across The Acres, we’re joined by Ryan Parkin, Beck’s Director of Sales and a 21-year member of the Beck’s family. A husband, dad to three girls, and man of strong faith, Ryan brings a grounded yet entrepreneurial perspective shaped by years of experience in agriculture. From starting at the front counter to leading our sales team today, Ryan shares the lessons, mentors, and moments that helped shape his journey.

This month’s guest, Jim Herr, has worn a lot of hats — husband, dad, farmer, and for 26 years, a trusted leader at Beck’s. As the Processing/Inventory/Wholesale Manager, Jim has had a front-row seat to the company’s evolution. From seasons of challenge to years of rapid expansion, he’s seen it all, and he brings a grounded, faith-driven perspective to every step of the journey.