Ag Inspo

Welcome to a special episode of the Ag Inspo Podcast! Today, we’re joined by Justin Loeffler, founder of Wyoming Hemp Company and a true pioneer in the industrial hemp space. Broadcasting from Hawk Springs, Wyoming, Justin shares how he’s built a farmer-first model for hemp production - one that’s rooted in resilience, innovation, and rural opportunity. From navigating policy hurdles to developing cost-effective fiber processing, this conversation dives deep into the realities of growing hemp in one of the toughest agricultural regions in the country. Whether you’re a farmer, policymaker, or ag entrepreneur, you’ll walk away inspired by what’s possible when vision meets grit.

Welcome back to the Ag Inspo Podcast! Today, Rena and Ron are joined by Ryan Benes, a self-proclaimed crop insurance nerd who makes the complex world of risk management surprisingly clear. With more than a decade of experience - from adjusting claims to designing insurance products - Ryan shares what farmers need to know about the new changes to crop insurance, ARC and PLC programs and beginning farmer provisions. Whether you’re building a spreadsheet or building a farm legacy, this episode delivers strategies you can put to work immediately.

In this episode of Ag Inspo, hosts Rena Striegel and Ron Rabou are joined by Don Scribner from TerraClear. Together, they dig into how this ag-tech startup is tackling one of farming’s most dreaded chores - rock picking. Don shares TerraClear’s journey, its innovative mapping and picking tools and the lessons learned while growing a startup in the ag industry.

Welcome to this episode of Ag Inspo. Today, Rena and Ron are joined by Evon Onusic and Shashank Deshpande of Frontiers Market, a company using artificial intelligence to transform cattle production. From defense applications and robotics to ranch innovation, they share their journey of bringing AI into agriculture and how their technology helps producers weigh, track, and manage herds more effectively - all with just a camera. Get ready to see ranching through a new lens.

Today on Ag Inspo, we’re heading to Malcolm, Iowa where bison graze the rolling prairie and guests can wake up to the sight of America’s national mammal right outside their door. Our guest, Bethany Kriegel, is part of the family behind Sunset Hills Bison Ranch, a unique operation that combines row cropping, custom application services, agritourism, and hospitality. We’ll talk about the realities of raising bison, the importance of collaboration over competition in agriculture, and how one family’s vision turned into a destination experience for visitors from near and far. Get ready for an engaging conversation about grit, growth, and glamping… bison-style.