The HIGH GROUND
The Latest Episode Recaps.
March 20, 2023
She’s been with the podcast from the very start, but she’s been hiding in the background. That all changes today as Katie Martin joins hosts Ryan Priest and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies.
February 28, 2023
How important is culture when considering a merger? On this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies, Chaz Herd joins hosts Ryan Priest and Sal Sama for the employee spotlight.
February 28, 2023
In terms of financial success, what is your farm doing well, and what can be better? On this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies, Louis McIntire and Grant Vondielingen join hosts Ryan Priest and Sal Sama in the studio.
February 14, 2023
He’s back! Aaron Bledsoe joins hosts Sal Sama and Ryan Priest in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies.
February 7, 2023
If you’re starting your crop plan for 2023, you may be wondering what to expect in terms of crop protection supply. To shed some light on this topic, Dave Brim and returning guest, Brad Chesnek, join hosts Ryan Priest and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies.
February 2, 2023
Over the past year, Ryan Priest (COO of Premier Companies) and Sal Sama (VP of Agronomy Sales & Marketing) have hosted The HIGH GROUND Podcast.
January 31, 2023
To bean or not to bean? “The danger here is the emotion.” On this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies, popular returning guest, Aaron Bledsoe, joins hosts Sal Sama and Ryan Priest in the podcast room.
January 24, 2023
Sal, Ryan, Ben, and Evan dive into a variety of topics including the responsibilities of a fuel analyst, some of the factors that are considered when determining fuel pricing and how Premier Companies kind of became a trucking company.
January 17, 2023
What are the challenges facing the fertilizer market in 2023? On this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies, somewhat special guests Scott Sharp and Jeff Jarrett join hosts Ryan Priest and Sal Sama in the podcast room.
January 12, 2023
What’s a co-op, and why is that a different choice in a market? To answer that question, the CEO of Premier Companies, Harold Cooper, is joining hosts Ryan Priest and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies.
January 8, 2023
It’s another Employee Spotlight! Hosts Sal Sama and Ryan Priest are joined by the co-op baby, Drew Allen, for this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies
December 29, 2022
“Everyone in ag in this state is just begging for labor.” On this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies, David Harrell joins Ryan Priest and Sal Sama in the studio.
December 19, 2022
What’s causing the increasing beef prices? You’ve heard what the commercials say, but what type of beef is really the best?
December 13, 2022
Ryan, Sal, and Aaron discuss the production and yield estimates, how the crop in Illinois and Iowa affect the market, the various uses for corn domestically, and why most of our beans are exported.
December 6, 2022
This six-foot fully-autonomous Solix robot might draw a crowd next year, especially if you slap a deer stand on it! On this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies, Sal Sama and Ryan Priest are joined in the studio by Taylor Wetli who is the U.S. Sales and Business Development Manager at Solinftec.
November 29, 2022
This six-foot fully-autonomous Solix robot might draw a crowd next year, especially if you slap a deer stand on it! On this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies, Sal Sama and Ryan Priest are joined in the studio by Taylor Wetli who is the U.S. Sales and Business Development Manager at Solinftec.
November 22, 2022
Sal, Ryan, and the team spent some time reflecting on the last year, and how the company has been able to do well despite the labor challenges and supply constraints.
November 15, 2022
What do GloFish, the Impossible Burger, and seedless blackberries have in common? Dr. Plaut knows! Sal Sama and Ryan Priest are joined by Dr. Karen Plaut on this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies to demystify GMOs.