Unscripted

In this episode of Unscripted, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths are joined by ag journalist Chris Bennett for a compelling conversation that blends headline-making fraud, rich agricultural history, and personal storytelling. We dive into a bizarre farm fraud case involving four sisters, unpack the challenges of prosecuting agricultural crime, and explore how such scandals can distort public perception of the industry. Plus, ...

Following up on “Liberation Day,” hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths sit down with Jacob Shapiro, Director of Research at the Bespoke Group, for a deep dive into the global economics shaping agriculture. This episode of Unscripted unpacks the real-world impacts of tariffs—especially how they’re shifting U.S. export dynamics. With countries like China turning to lower-cost producers like Brazil, American...

Beer choice and consumption trends have a surprising correlation to the economy today. Throw in all the uncertainty with tariffs, trade and the move toward deglobalization, and you have an Unscripted conversation that will take you on a wild journey through the ag economy. Trey Malone, who’s an agri-food economist at Purdue and Boehlje Endowed Chair, joins Clinton and Tyne for the latest episode of Unscripted.

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As turbulence increases in the ag economy, Tyne and Clinton turn to commodities market expert Joe Vaclavik for insights behind the headlines in this episode of Unscripted. From trade wars and tariffs to pending direct payments through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) that help provide relief for farm families, Joe offers timely, well-informed advice to ag producers trying to navigate the turmoil.

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Veteran international negotiator Gregg Doud joins Tyne and Clinton to discuss the new day dawning in the ag industry. From a new Secretary of Agriculture to the potential for new deals with China and other markets, Doud explains why he’s excited by the possibilities for growth. As president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, he’s especially interested in America’s reawakening on the health benefits...

It’s been a turbulent couple of weeks as the new Trump administration hits the ground running. Ag industry folks are watching closely as high tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China threaten to set off trade wars. On this episode of Unscripted, Tyne and Clinton host long-time ag economist Dan Basse, president of AgResource Company, a domestic and international agricultural research firm in Chicago. Viewers should consider wearing...

As freshly signed executive orders fly with break-neck speed from the pen of newly seated President Donald Trump, Tyne and Clinton turn to Washington insider Jim Wiesemeyer for insights. The “D.C. O.G.” has been covering ag politics for 50 years and has plenty to say about what the news-packed week could mean to the country. From tariffs to immigration to cabinet approval hearings, Jim covers the gamut, though the discu...

Canada has been making news lately in the U.S., between feisty trade talks and the surprising announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that he will resign. For an ag insider’s take on these events and more, Tyne and Clinton talk with Shaun Haney from RealAgriculture, Canada’s leading national agriculture publication, on this episode of Unscripted. The lively and often hilarious conversation ranges far and wide, eve...

To wrap up the year and look forward to 2025, Greg Henderson (AKA Machinery Pete) joins Tyne and Clinton on this episode of Unscripted. No one knows more about the world of ag equipment than Greg, and he peers into his crystal ball to predict that the new year could be a very good time to buy late model used machinery. While equipment manufacturers and dealers have suffered through a tumultuous year, Greg sees trends pointing to a ...

For our first ever live Unscripted, Tyne and Clinton are in Las Vegas for the MILK Business Conference, where they welcome guest Annaliese Wegner and her husband, Tom, to the podcast. Better known on social media as Modern Day Farm Chick, Annaliese has built a huge following by connecting agriculture with consumers through her sincere and often very funny reports about life on the family’s Wisconsin dairy farm. The discussion...

As the ag industry prepares for a new administration in Washington, hosts Tyne and Clinton have plenty of questions for their guest, Arlan Suderman chief commodities economist for StoneX, a financial services provider for global markets. From tariffs to trade, ag recession to positive indicators, Suderman offers expert insights on what to expect in the coming year — and how quickly to expect it. Spoiler alert: change will be ...

With the election now in the rearview mirror, Washington D.C. ag economist John Newton joins Tyne and Clinton on Unscripted to talk about the road ahead for ag producers. And despite some tough challenges, he’s optimistic about a turnaround for the industry. New policies from the next administration, a new Farm Bill and new trade opportunities can provide welcome relief for producers and their rural communities.

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Washington insider Jim Wiesemeyer fills the guest’s chair on this episode of Unscripted to share what he’s hearing about the upcoming presidential election. Agriculture’s D.C. O.G. offers plenty of insight into key topics such as the impact of early voting and how the next administration can help or hurt the production ag industry. He also has some thoughts on tariffs, tax credits and leveling the playing field for American farmers...

With harvest in full swing, Tyne and Clinton welcome agronomic expert Ken Ferrie, who they dub The Wizard of Yield and The Crop King. He explains what he’s seeing in the fields of Illinois, where forecasts call for record-breaking corn and soybean yields despite late-summer drought and the largest infestation of corn aphids that he’s dealt with in his career. But while so far the harvest has gone well, he cautions farmers that lack...

As corn and soybean growers get ready for harvest, they’re counting on high yields, given optimistic forecasts from the USDA and the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. But will a hot and very dry final month of the season have an impact? On this episode of Unscripted, Tyne and Clinton talk to well-traveled and highly respected field agronomist Missy Bauer, who offers plenty of insights about what to expect. Unscripted is a show where scripts ta...

As the presidential race heats up, long-time Washington D.C. insider Jim Wiesemeyer joins hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths on this episode of Unscripted to offer surprising insights about both candidates. Taking an ag’s eye view, he speculates on which candidate would be better for farmers and ranchers, especially when it comes to trade, taxes and environmental regulations.

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With forecasts calling for record-breaking corn and soybean yields this year, it’s time for scouts on the annual Pro Farmer Crop Tour to hit the fields to gather first-hand data. And who better to talk about what we can expect to learn than the King of Crop Tour himself, Brian Grete? He’s this episode’s special guest on Unscripted. During the four-day, seven-state tour, scouts visit more than 2,000 fields to gather insights into po...

On this episode of Unscripted, hosts Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths are joined by long-time political analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, who provides fascinating insider insights into a very busy week in the presidential race. From pressure within the Democratic party to remove incumbent Joe Biden to the assassination attempt on Republican candidate Donald Trump to a wild but well-organized Republican National Convention, there’s much to d...