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AgCast by Purdue Commercial Agriculture

Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture
Ag Economy Barometer
Purdue University
Rice
Land Values
Artificial Intelligence
Arkansas
Rice Production
Mississippi Delta
Acretrader
Cotton (crop Economics)
Egg Barometer
Autonomous Farm Machinery
Council Of Economic Advisers
Agriculture Technology
Livestock
Crops
Irrigated Cash Rent
Phosphorus
Farmland Values
Phosphate

AgCast brings you conversations about the business of agriculture — from the farmers making decisions every day to the leaders shaping the industry. Hosted by Chad Fiechter and Todd Kuethe from Purdue University, each episode explores the challenges, opportunities, and strategies impacting the ag economy and the business of farming.

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Latest Episodes

What if you could give AI years of your farm’s data and ask it to challenge the decisions you’re making?

Joe Dykhuis, President at Dykhuis Farms in Hamilton, Michigan, took that question seriously.

After Chad Fiechter challenged the idea that AI wo... more

How do farmers make decisions—and what can the growing amount of data generated on farms tell us about those decisions?

If you've followed Purdue's Crop Basis Tool or the Center's monthly basis updates, you've probably already heard from Josh Strine... more

Farm equipment markets are constantly changing, but what can auction data tell us about where agriculture is headed?

In this episode of the Purdue Commercial AgCast, hosts Chad Fiechter and Todd Kuethe are joined by Andy Campbell, Director of Insigh... more

AgCast is back — with new vigor but the same goal: bringing farmers and agricultural leaders together for conversations about the ideas, businesses, and decisions shaping the future of agriculture.

In the first episode of the new season of AgCast, C... more

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Josh Strine
Postdoctoral Researcher at Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture
Purdue University
Episode: From the Farm to Purdue: What Josh Strine Wants to Understand About Farm Decisions
Andy Campbell
Director of Insights at TractorZoom
TractorZoom
Episode: What TractorZoom's Data Says About the Future of Farm Equipment
Hunter Swisher
CEO and founder at Phospholutions
Phospholutions
Episode: Phosphate, Supply Chains & the 2027 Fertilizer Shock
John Maman
Senior Director for North America, Nutrien Financial
Nutrien Financial
Episode: Why Profitable Farms Still Run Out of Cash
Patrick Dill
Rice tour strip coordinator for Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited
Episode: Lessons From the Delta, Part 8: Why Ducks Are More Valuable Than Crops in the Delta
Sarah Hinkley
CEO and co-founder of Barn Owl Precision Ag (Bopa)
Barn Owl Precision Ag
Episode: Lessons From the Delta, Part 5: Farm Robotics, Labor, and the Future of Field Work
Tim Burcham
Director of the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Episode: Lessons From the Delta, Part 4: Inside the Research Center Driving U.S. Rice Production
Colson Tester
Investment analyst at AcreTrader, farmland investment platform
AcreTrader
Episode: Lessons From the Delta, Part 3: How Investors Are Buying Farmland
Aaron Shew
Chief Technology Officer of ACERS
ACERS
Episode: Lessons From the Delta, Part 2: Land Values, Capital Markets, and the Business of Rice

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Chad Fiechter
Host of Purdue Commercial AgCast and co-host; affiliated with Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture; role includes linking industry insights with university research.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
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    Great and informative podcast.

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Phosphate, Supply Chains & the 2027 Fertilizer Shock
Q: Why is phosphate such a critical and potentially constraining resource in the near future?
Phosphate reserves are geographically concentrated, with a large share in Morocco, and the supply is vulnerable to political, geopolitical, and macroeconomic disruptions. This creates a looming supply-demand gap that could impact prices and availability for farmers, making efficiency improvements and supply chain resilience essential.
Phosphate, Supply Chains & the 2027 Fertilizer Shock
Q: Hunter, can you summarize what Phospholutions does and how it fits into the fertilizer value chain?
Phospholutions develops a technology that pre-binds phosphate to a mineral, allowing controlled, plant-available release when applied to soil. This integration happens upstream in production and across the distribution system so farmers can use less fertilizer while achieving equal or better yields.
2025 Cash Rental Rates
Q: What has changed in the 2025 cash rent survey compared to previous years?
The discussion notes modest increases across top quality land with rents still varying regionally; the emphasis is on rent per bushel as a stable metric and the impact of regional differences and yields on overall rent levels.
Investment Strategies in Ag: A Conversation with Joe Suttles
Q: Do you think these institutional investors are more savvy than people give them credit for?
I doubt they're more savvy than we give them credit; agriculture is far more complex than it looks, with multi-layer supply chains and long time horizons, so understanding the nuances matters greatly.
Inside the Federal Reserve: A Conversation with Nate Kauffman
Q: What's a practical way you gather information for policy discussions—talks, data, or reading?
A mix of data analysis, conversations with industry participants, and various data sources to identify directionality and inform policy discussions.

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What is AgCast by Purdue Commercial Agriculture about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the business side of farming, Schnittting through data-driven decision making, financing, and supply chains that shape modern agriculture. Episodes frequently explore how farmers, lenders, and researchers use market signals, policy changes, and technology to lift profitability and resilience—from data strategies for equipment valuation and depreciation to phosphate supply chains, water management, and robotics adoption in fields. A distinct strength is weaving practical field experiences with academic and industry insights, often featuring real-world case studies from Delta rice production, farmland investing, and farm finance programs. The format tends to blend tactical takeaways for operators with broader context on m... more

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7. Tim Burcham
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