Straight Talk with NDFB
All things agricultural for those who want to gain a competitive edge for their farm or ranch. Listen as host Emmery Mehlhoff gets insight from industry experts who will provide problem-solving tools for your farm and ranch. No spin, just straight talk.
Straight Talk with NDFB
Latest Episodes
Wrapping Up Season 11: Policy on the Ground — What Comes Next?
As Season 11 of Policy on the Ground wraps up, Alisha Nord and NDFB Public Policy Director Calvin Benson look back at the season and discuss why agricultural policy matters to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. From data centers to the M...
From food trends to farm policy: Where does MAHA fit?
The conversation around food and health is changing. The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, GLP-1 medications, and social media are influencing what consumers eat, how they think about nutrition, and where they get their informa...
Getting Grain to Market: Rail Transportation and North Dakota Agriculture
Getting grain to market is a major part of doing business in North Dakota agriculture, and rail transportation plays an important role. Transportation costs, access to rail service, and competition among carriers all affect how North Dakota com...
Navigating AI in agriculture
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in agriculture, helping farmers analyze field data, improve efficiency, and manage information. As the technology develops, it also raises questions about cost, data ownership, and security.<...
Finding workers for the farm: How H-2A can help
Finding enough workers continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing agriculture. As North Dakota farmers and ranchers look for ways to fill critical labor needs, many operations have turned to the H-2A program to bring in temporary agri...
