Podcast Episodes

Fixing the Beef Market: What the USDA Is Getting Wrong

Season 1 Episode 123

In this episode of The Heart of Rural America podcast, host Amanda Radke discusses the impact of misapplied USDA regulations on American cattle produ…

7 months, 1 week ago

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How the New Beef Plan Supports Family Ranches with Tate Bennett

Season 1 Episode 122

Host Amanda Radke sits down with Tate Bennett, Director of Rural Policy at the America First Policy Institute, to unpack a newly announced USDA plan …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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Beef, Bezos, and the Battle for Agriculture’s Future: Insights from Chris Earl [Part 2]

Season 1 Episode 121

In the second part of this special episode, Amanda Radke and her guest Chris Earl discuss crucial topics facing the American beef industry. They expl…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

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Trump’s Beef Comments: What They Mean for Ranchers and Rural America with Chris Earl

Season 1 Episode 120

In this episode of the Heart of Rural America podcast, Amanda Radke and Chris Earl discuss the implications of recent comments made by President Dona…

7 months, 4 weeks ago

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Unlocking Profitability and Resilience in Rural Ranching with Jared Sorensen

Season 1 Episode 119

In this episode of The Heart of Rural America podcast, host Amanda Radke welcomes Jared Sorensen, a third-generation rancher from Nevada and the host…

8 months ago

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Promoting Ag Literacy In Schools One Story At A Time [REPLAY]

Season 1 Episode 118

In this replay episode of “The Heart Of Rural America,” Amanda Radke talks about the importance of sharing our agricultural stories and how we can im…

8 months, 1 week ago

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On Farming, Football, and Pursuing Your Purpose with Chad Greenway [REPLAY}

Season 1 Episode 117

Amanda sits down with retired Vikings linebacker, Chad Greenway, to chat about his 11-year career in the NFL, lessons learned back at home on the fam…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

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How to Build an Agritourism Business and Fight to Protect it with Liz Fiedler Mergen

Season 1 Episode 116

In this episode of The Heart of Rural America podcast, host Amanda Radke interviews Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen, a lifelong friend and agritourism entrepr…

8 months, 4 weeks ago

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How Clare Dunn is Using Country Music to Defend Rural American Values

Season 1 Episode 115

In this episode of 'The Heart of Rural America' podcast, host Amanda Radke reconnects with country music artist and agricultural advocate Clare Dunn.…

9 months ago

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A New World Screwworm Update with Dr. Rich Brazil

Season 1 Episode 114

Rich Brazil, DVM

Read more about the USDA's 5-Pronged Strategy To Combat New World Screwworm here: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/…

9 months, 1 week ago

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