The HIGH GROUND


The Latest Episode Recaps.

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.
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.
January 14, 2025
EP 168: Premier Connect, Propane Market, & Dream Jobs
Would you believe Bill’s dream job is “selling propane and propane accessories?” Returning Sales Professional and special guest, Bill Houze, joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Bill handles propane sales and joins us representing Premier Energy.
December 29, 2024
EP 166: Import Duties, Global Fertilizer Markets, & Favorite Vehicles
What’s the most traded nitrogen product that’s out there? Returning guest, Josh Linville, joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As you may remember, Josh is the Vice President of Fertilizer at StoneX and has over 20 years of experience in the fertilizer industry.
December 10, 2024
EP 163: DIAL Ventures, History of Premier, & Favorite Reads
Harold Cooper rejoins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Buckle up as Harold shares the story of how cooperatives were formed in Indiana, some of his leadership philosophies, and how being a student of military history has formed those philosophies.