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• Women in Agriculture, Leadership Gaps, & Ag Myths

  How do we navigate the leadership gap that exists with recent graduates in agriculture who don’t have the farm background?  Special and returning guest Sarah Beth Aubrey joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Sarah Beth is the CEO and Founder of The Envoy Group and CEO and Founder of Agvocacy Coalitions.In addition to sharing a glimpse into her career history, Sarah Beth will share about her agriculture and energy consulting firms, The Envoy Group and Agvocacy Coalitions. You’ll also learn about the WISE (Women in Sustainability Experience) network and how it’s designed to help women find a space for networking and peer relationships in that segment of the industry.  Sal, Jeff, and Sarah Beth will also discuss the leadership gap and opportunities that exist with those who don’t have farming backgrounds but do have an interest in agriculture. “We can be real snobbish about ag knowledge…  I think the closest thing we can do for that leadership gap is to take up a mantle of mentorship.” 

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• Phytotoxins, Ascend Products, & Hunting Mishaps

  What exactly are phytotoxins? Glenn Longabaugh joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama back in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  As everyone’s favorite (and only) technical agronomist at Premier Companies, Glenn is here to share about more than just otter toilets.Glenn, Sal, and Jeff discuss phytotoxins and how cereal rye contributes to their presence in the field.  Glenn will also share why a grower might want to avoid planting corn immediately following wheat or cereal rye and the steps to take if it’s unavoidable.  In addition to learning how weather impacts the rotting of the cereal grain and the vigor of the new crop, Glenn will teach us how Ascend2 and Ascend ST3 can help a grower in the transition between cover crop and corn.  From discussions around IRAC (Insecticide Resistance Action Committee) and compounds that crystallize in an insect’s gut to an otter’s poop dance, you’ll hear why “it comes around to poop in almost every conversation!”

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• November WASDE Report, Domestic Bean Usage, & Hunting Stories

  What happened to October’s WASDE report? Returning and very special guest Aaron Bledsoe joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  He’s the Grain Merchandiser and a resident hunter for Premier Companies, and between his hunting stories and thoughtful insight, you’ll see today why he’s such a fan favorite.Aaron will share how the government shutdown impacted October information including inspection data, and why the corn market is getting a temporary boost. Sal, Jeff, and Aaron will dig into the stocks-to-use rate for beans and you’ll learn why it’s tighter than it’s been in the last few years in the United States.  They’ll also discuss why there’s been over a dollar rally in soybeans and why it continues to be important for growers to understand and know their targets. “There are some highlights… When we have these good days or this good month of bean rallies or even corn hanging around as strong as it has been, it gives you an opportunity to take some risk off the table.”

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• CountryMark Pipeline, ISO Technology, & Upcoming Projects

  When you think of the midwest, you may not think of “black gold,” but maybe you won’t discount it after this episode. Special and returning guest Matt Smorch joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Matt is the President and CEO of CountryMark Cooperative.  Matt joins us to discuss the quality of CountryMark diesel and fuel and what sets them apart from other suppliers in the area. In addition to speaking about blue hydrogen, Matt will put on his chemical engineering hat and share about the ISO Technology that is used to help increase the quality of their diesel fuel and add power and cetane while still keeping exceptional winter performance. You’ll also learn about the refinery in Mount Vernon, Indiana that processes 35,000 barrels of crude oil from Indiana each day. For many reasons including their use of soybeans in their biodiesel and renewable diesel, you’ll learn how CountryMark stands behind growers. “We’re a cooperative, so when we make money, it helps all of Ag in Indiana and the money stays here.”

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• Temple & Temple Excavating, Roadwork Cycles, & Irrational Fears

  Is there more roadwork happening or does it just feel that way?  Special guest Josh Haley joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Josh is the CEO at Temple & Temple Excavating and Paving in Salem, Indiana.Josh, Jeff, and Sal will explore how Josh went from a general laborer to the CEO of Temple & Temple, an excavation business that’s been around for over 75 years.  From underground work to roadways and epoxy coating, Josh will share the variety of jobs Temple & Temple can complete.  You’ll also learn about the roadwork cycle and they’ll shed some light into why it seems there’s an increasing amount of road construction these days.  Josh will also share how his company faced labor challenges head on by forming a partnership with local high schools to help students become licensed and skilled operators.  If you’re considering a career in excavation and paving, you’ll want to tune in! 

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