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May 6, 2025
EP 183: Drift Reduction Tech, Pre-emergent Application, & Hired Help
Glenn Longabaugh, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Today, you’ll learn about the technology and regulations changes that have changed the application of herbicides and suggestions for growers as they think through that process coming off of the windiest April on record.
April 17, 2025
EP 181: Tariff Impacts, Prospective Plantings Report, & Great Purchases
What’s going on in the grain markets? The old favorite, the standby, the grain expert is back! Aaron Bledsoe returns to join hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. You know him and love him as the Grain Merchandiser for Premier Companies, and today, you’ll get to hear about his buffalo meals and Ron Burgundy couch.
April 8, 2025
EP 180: Herbicide Collections, Cover Crop Termination, & Worst Advice
When should growers terminate cover crops? Glenn Longabaugh joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Glenn is the ultra-famous Technical Agronomist for Premier Companies, and he’s here to share his tips for growers planning their year in light of this wild weather we’ve experienced in the midwest.
April 8, 2025
EP 179: EPA Tailpipe Standards, CA Clean Air Waivers, & Best Purchase
What is going on with California and their move to all electric vehicles? To discuss this topic and many others, special and returning guest Matt Smorch joins hosts Jeff Jarett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Matt is the President and CEO of CountryMark Cooperative, one of the largest private Indiana companies by revenue.
April 8, 2025
EP 178: Purdue College of Vet Medicine, Rural Vets, & Childhood Beliefs
What should high schoolers who are interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine be doing to prepare for higher education? Returning and special guest Bret Marsh, DVM, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground Powered by Premier Companies. Bret serves as the Dean of Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and Chief Executive Officer of the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital, and a lot has changed since he joined us last time!
April 8, 2025
EP 177: Winter Calving, Cattle Industry Changes, & Conspiracy Theories
How do you keep cattle comfortable and their water unfrozen during a harsh winter? Returning guest Ryan Batt joins Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies, and he’s no stranger to the podcast! If you’ve been a listener for a while, you already know Ryan is the Facility Manager at United Producers, Inc.
April 8, 2025
EP 176: Premier Ag Grower Meetings, Planting Prep, & Odd DIY Projects
For this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies, returning guest Glenn Longabaugh joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room. Glenn, a master storyteller, is also the Agronomist for Premier Ag, and he’s taking a few moments out of a very busy schedule to sit down with us.
April 3, 2025
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March 6, 2025
EP 175: Rose Acre Farms, Avian Flu, & Dream Hobbies
Why are eggs so expensive? Special guest Tony Wesner joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Tony, a native of Jackson County, is the CEO of Rose Acre Farms which, like Premier Companies, is headquartered in Seymour, Indiana, and they’ve had a front row seat to the damage that bird flu can cause.
February 28, 2025
EP 174: 2,4-D Shortages, Altipro Fungicide & Binge-watching TV
What are chemical prices going to do? We’ve got a new guest joining hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Kyle Schonert is the Field Marketing Director for the Eastern Corn Belt for Winfield United, and he’s brought his lucky 8 ball with him today.
February 19, 2025
EP 173: Agriculture Talent Pool, CROPLAN Seed, & Time Machines
Special guest, Randy Mette, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Randy is the Seed Product Manager for Winfield United, and he’s got a wealth of knowledge to share with us today about the seed selection, evaluation, and forecasting processes.