Legacy of Agriculture: Doug Muilenberg

April 12, 2025 4:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by Sooland Bobcat Owner Doug Muilenburg. Doug and Chris discuss the history of the Skid Steer as well as the history of the Bobcat dealership that has serviced Sioux City and beyond for three generations....

Legacy of Agriculture: Cara Zastrow

April 05, 2025 4:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair is joined by Josh Erickson and Cara Zastrow, marketing team members for Pifer's Auction and Realty. Cara and Josh discuss how the marketing department connects items and land with buyers across the nation....

Legacy of Agriculture: Rick Meyer

March 29, 2025 4:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by SD native Rick Meyer. Rick's early life on the farm featured many of the hardships common in the life of the Midwest's Ag Producers. The emphasis his parents placed on education helped lead him into a career of Agriculture Technology Advancements, working mainly with communications between tractors and implements. Rick's life and legacy bridges the transition from four row planters to GPS systems....

Legacy of Agriculture: Aaron Buchanan

March 22, 2025 4:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by special guest Aaron Buchanan, Sioux Dairy Equipment Representative. Aaron's expertise in the dairy industry as well as his knowledge on the expanding role of technology in the dairy marketplace help listeners to better understand where their milk comes from and how it is being improved every year....

Legacy of Agriculture: Machinery Market Report

March 15, 2025 4:00 PM

Chris Bair is joined by returning guest Andy Mrnak of Pifer's Auction and Realty to discuss the state of the machinery market following the Southern Dakota Spring Machinery Auction....

Legacy of Agriculture: Land Market Report

March 08, 2025 5:00 PM

On this special episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by special guest Steve Link to discuss land values and the current state of the land market....

Legacy of Agriculture: Jack Pifer

February 15, 2025 5:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair is joined by special guest Jack Pifer, Co-CEO of Pifer's Auction and Realty and Land Management. Jack grew up around agriculture and auctions. His upbringing brought him into contact with experts in multiple fields of agriculture. Later in the show, a surprise guest joins the conversation!...

Legacy of Agriculture: Kendal Zylstra

February 12, 2025 9:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, guest host Josh Erickson is joined by special guest Kendal Zylstra, northwest Iowa farmer and law student. Kendal and Josh discuss the differences and similarities in their upbringing in the midwest, as well as the history of Kendal's farm and the agricultural basis of Kendal's political career....

Legacy of Agriculture: Steve Bair

February 01, 2025 5:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by special guest Steve Bair to discuss their shared childhood on an Idaho potato farm. Steve and Chris remember their late father's work ethic, the nature of irrigation in Idaho, and how farming has shaped their lives....

Legacy of Agriculture: Jim Sabe

January 25, 2025 5:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by special guest Jim Sabe, North Dakota Rancher and Self-Made Man. Jim tells the Sabe family story of settling on a claim, from Ellis Island through the 80-mile walk from a train station to the family's new land. He and Chris also discuss cattle markets today....

Legacy of Agriculture: Neil Broughton

January 18, 2025 5:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by special guest Neil Broughton, land manager for Pifer's Auction and Realty. Neil is the latest addition to the Pifer's Southern Dakota Facility. His background in caring for nature makes him the perfect candidate for your land management needs....

Legacy of Agriculture: Where Tradition Meets Technology

January 11, 2025 6:00 AM

On this special episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by auctioneer and returning guest star Jeff Polk. Jeff and Chris discuss the auction industry's concerning trend towards online only auctions, as well as the solutions available to potential sellers....

Legacy of Agriculture: Troy Johnsrude

January 04, 2025 5:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair is joined by Troy Johnsrud, equipment sales rep with Pifer's Auction and Realty. Troy recently joined the Pifer's team, and discusses how his history in both grain production and equipment sales shaped his love of Agriculture....

Legacy of Agriculture: Farewell, 2024!

December 28, 2024 5:00 PM

On this special episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by returning co-host Matthew Bair and first-time guest Carolina Bair. The Bair family discusses how Christmas is different today than it was in the past, as well as how it is possible to keep the Christmas spirit alive in an increasingly consumer-driven culture....

Legacy of Agriculture: Merry Christmas!

December 21, 2024 5:00 PM

On this holiday episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by Josh Erickson to discuss the history of Christmas Traditions and the reason for the season. From the entire Legacy of Agriculture team, we want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!...

LOA: Karen Erickson

December 14, 2024 5:00 PM

On this special episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair speaks with southwest Minnesota farm girl Karen Erickson about the Christmas traditions her family celebrated every year. They glance back at a past filled with love, joy, and Christmas cheer, and discuss how those traditions have continued to this day....

Legacy of Agriculture: Thompson Law

November 30, 2024 5:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, join your host Chris Bair and Special Guest Andrew Knutson as they discuss the expected changes to the American tax system in 2025 and beyond, and what those changes could mean for you....

Legacy of Agriculture: Andy Mrnak Market Report

November 02, 2024 4:00 PM

On this week's special episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, join your host Chris Bair and returning guest Andy Mrnak for a special market report. Chris and Andy discuss land and equipment values moving into November of 2024....

Legacy of Agriculture: Denny Everson

October 19, 2024 4:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by Ag Banker Denny Everson. Denny discusses navigating banking during the farm crisis of the 1980s, how he utilized education to assist operations, and how he continues to use his talents to uplift communities around the country....

Legacy of Agriculture: Cody Jorgensen

October 12, 2024 5:00 AM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, join your host Chris Bair and special guest Cody Jorgensen, Co-Owner of Jorgensen Land and Cattle. Cody's family has raised cattle for over seven generations, giving him a unique perspective on what's changed and what has remained the same in the industry. He discusses genetics, business, and the importance of family in an operation....

Legacy of Agriculture: Jacob Hansen

October 05, 2024 4:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, join your host Chris Bair and Special Guest Jacob Hansen, CEO and Co-Founder of ALA Engineering. Jacob and his dedicated team have pioneered new forms of autonomous vehicles for use in feed yards all around the Midwest. He and Chris discuss the development of autonomous technology, safety features of new autonomous feed trucks, and the benefits that these advancements will have for producers and consumers alike....

Legacy of Agriculture: Collector Tractors

September 28, 2024 4:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair is joined by returning guest Jeff Polk, auctioneer and classic tractor collector. Chris and Jeff discuss the state of the collector tractor market as well as which models are holding their value going into the fall of 2024....

Legacy of Agriculture: Danielle Drotzmann 2

September 21, 2024 4:00 PM

On this second installment of a two-part series, Danielle Drotzmann joins Chris Bair to discuss railways, the history of market reports, and how seemingly distant events can effect agricultural markets in the United States....

Legacy of Agriculture: Danielle Drotzmann

September 14, 2024 4:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, join your host Chris Bair and special guest Danielle Drotzmann, Market Reporter for WNAX Radio. Danielle has a family background in agriculture. As she moved into a professional career, she found a unique way to incorporate that background with her education in marketing and graphic design. By combining her skill set with the expertise at WNAX Radio, Danielle is able to help distribute up-to-date market reports across the midwest. Join us next...

Legacy of Agriculture: Kelly and Mike Estes

August 10, 2024 4:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, join your host Chris Bair and special guests Mike and Kelly Estes, two brothers and co-owners of the BTI John Deere dealership in Greensburg, Kansas. Mike and Kelly tell the story of how their community and business were devasted by a tornado, and how both were able to recover. Their legacy is one of communal perseverance in the face of terrible tradgedy....