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....

Legacy of Agriculture: 1 Year Later

August 03, 2024 4:00 PM

On this special episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, how hard was it to do the laundry 125 years ago? Chris Bair discuss the back-breaking work that went into what today is such a simple task. Later, the discussion turns to the invention and development of the 3 point hitch. It also includes a celebration of the completion of the first year of the Legacy of Agriculture!  ...

Legacy of Agriculture: Chris Bair Auction Report

July 19, 2024 4:00 PM

On this special episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair outlines upcoming auctions in the Pifer's catalogu and discusses the state of the collector equipment and vehicle market....

Legacy of Agriculture: Mary Schwartz

July 17, 2024 11:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by special guest Mary Schwartz, a former client of Pifer's Auction and Realty. Mary shares her late husband's captivating story of raising Clydesdale horses in Wisconsin, including how some of these magnificent animals were sold to the Budweiser Company. Despite her relatives branching out into various career fields, Mary discusses how farming remains deeply ingrained in their blood to this day. Her legacy is one...

Legacy of Agriculture: 4th of July Special

July 06, 2024 4:00 PM

On this week's special episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair discusses the Declaration of Independence and recent events that have affected the Upper Midwest....

Legacy of Agriculture: Scott Forke

June 29, 2024 4:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, join your host Chris Bair and special guest Scott Forke, Auctioneer. Scott began working in his family's auction company at a young age. He tells the story of how Forke auctions began and grew, eventually selling machinery all around the globe. His family's legacy is one of honesty, proper representation, and hard work....

Legacy of Agriculture: Bill Gross

June 22, 2024 4:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair is joined by Bill Gross, founder and president of Farm Rescue. Bill's story begins with life on a farm in North Dakota. As life took him away from the agriculture industry and high into the sky, he never lost his love of farmers. Seeing a need, Bill worked tirelessly to create a program tailored towards helping agriculture producers in need. His legacy is one of a helping hand extended to those who needed it most....

Legacy of Agriculture: Tom Campbell

June 03, 2024 6:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, your host Chris Bair is joined by Tom Campbell, founding member of Campbell Farms. Tom's farms grow potatoes that are used in a wide assortment of products. Hear how he built his operation with determination, salesmanship, and a belief in delivering quality produce to markets all across the country....

Legacy of Agriculture: Andrew Knutson

May 25, 2024 4:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, join your host Chris Bair and special guest Andrew Knutson, an attorney of Thompson Law who specializes in Estate Planning, Elder Law & Medicaid Services as well as Asset Protection & Business Planning.   Andrew's work with Thompson law has helped countless Ag families establish a legacy that can be passed from one generation to the next in the most efficient way possible. His practice utilizes planning, up-to-date information on tax l...

Legacy of Agriculture: Market Report Roundtable

May 18, 2024 4:00 PM

On this special episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, host Chris Bair sits down with Kyle Waller and Josh Erickson, previous guests of the show, in a discussion of the changing machinery market....

Legacy of Agriculture: Kyle McMahon

May 11, 2024 4:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, join your host Chris Bair and special guest Kyle McMahon, founder of the online equipment platform Tractor Zoom. Kyle grew up in a farming community, and spent his childhood in town. Working and befriending farmers in his early years gave him an interest in the field of agriculture. His career transformed from architecture to pioneering new technologies to help producers value their machinery. ...

Legacy of Agriculture: Lee Richarz

May 04, 2024 4:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, join your host Chris Bair and special guest Lee Richarz, owner of Richarz Repair in Larchwood, IA. Lee tells the story of how a childhood accident led to his fascination with mechanical engines. This interest would eventually lead to the founding of one of the most respected repair companies in Northwest Iowa, a facility born from the ideals of great service paired with technical expertise. His legacy is one of keeping producers working, a nec...

Legacy of Agriculture: Tom Donohue

April 27, 2024 4:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, join your host Chris Bair and special guest Tom Donohue, livestock professional. Tom discusses his entry into the cattle business, including lessons he learned about customer expectations and integrity in business. His career has been built on trust, honesty, and respect. As he speaks of his legacy, Tom describes how young people are taking the reins of the livestock industry as well as how they can continue to guide agriculture in the years a...

Legacy of Agriculture: Steve Link

April 20, 2024 4:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, join your host Chris Bair and special guest Steve Link, Land Broker for Pifer's Auction and Realty. Steve discusses how land sales have changed from the 1990s to today, including the rise in land auctions as a way to get the most money for each piece of land. His work in building the Pifer's Team has brought record profits to farmers. By focusing on education and growth, he has helped to guide his family and team towards a bright future. ...

Legacy of Agriculture: Ben Tilberg

April 14, 2024 4:00 AM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, join your host Chris Bair and special guest Ben Tilberg for the second in a two-part series on land management. Ben tells his personal story of growing up around agriculture and how that experience shaped his professional career. He elaborates on how those lessons transfered to managing our most precious resource....

Legacy of Agriculture: Tim Janecek

March 09, 2024 5:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, join your host Chris Bair and special guest Tim Janecek, Mixer Division Manager at Harsh Manufacturing. Tim tells the story of Harsh's beginnings in the production of military equipment to recover sailors trapped in submarines through their expansion into Ag Machinery. He also explains his own history in agriculture, from the sandhills of Nebraska to an integral part of the Harsh team in Colorado. By showing both his own personal connection to...

Legacy of Agriculture: Ericka Heiser

March 02, 2024 5:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, join Chris Bair and Special Guest Ericka Heiser, founder of Heiser Valuation. Ericka has built a career out of valuing property to assist in the transition of ownership. Her expertise has helped countless producers navigate the often-difficult task of changing property owners. Her insight into both retirement and end-of-life planning is essential for any owner-operator who wants to protect their legacy in an increasingly complicated world of t...

Legacy of Agriculture: Bart Roberts

February 24, 2024 5:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Join Chris Bair and Special Guest Bart Roberts, Co-Founder of Vikor Tele-Construction. Bart's work in the Cell Tower & telecommunications industry has made new technologies available to Agriculture across the country. Hear how a workplace accident early in Bart's career led to the creation of new safety features that keep the communication network of the country safe and running smoothly. With cell phones advancing every day, his work has ...

legacy of Agriculture: Kevin Moe

February 17, 2024 5:00 PM

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, join Chris Bair and special guest Kevin Moe, Regional Credit Policy Officer. Kevin's experience in agriculture stretches back to the farm crisis of the 1980s. His story in Ag Banking centers around crafting successful and meaningful partnerships with producers and financial institutions....

Legacy of Agriculture: Dusty Johnson

February 10, 2024 5:00 PM

On this week's episode of The Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair is joined by South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson. Dusty speaks about his work with farmers to create a brighter future....

Legacy of Agriculture: Scott Bachmeier

February 04, 2024 8:00 PM

Join your host Chris Bair and special guest Scott Bachmeier this Saturday on WNAX as they discuss Scott's story of ranching in Western North Dakota. Scott's family history includes auctioneering, raising cattle, and even encounters with a historical celebrity. ...

Legacy of Agriculture: Ronald D. Offutt

January 20, 2024 5:00 PM

Join you host Chris Bair and special guest Ronald D. Offutt. Ronald is one of the leading names in Agriculture throughout the nation. His dealerships provide equipment to farmers across the globe, and his potatoes help feed the United States every day. He tells of the struggles and anxieties that came with beginning his operation, as well as advice for how to grow in the agriculture industry today. Through consistency, honesty, and hard work, Ronald has built a legacy that impacts farmers around...

Legacy of Agriculture: Jim Reimler

January 13, 2024 5:00 PM

Join your host Chris Bair and special guest Jim Reimler on this weeks episode of the Legacy of Agriculture.  Jim discusses how WNAX has reached farmers for decades. His experience and contributions in radio have helped countless local producers keep up to date on necessary information to run their operation.  His work connecting farmers with the news has helped build WNAX's legacy of integrity and authenticy....

Legacy of Agriculture: Farewell, 2023

December 30, 2023 5:00 PM

Join your host Chris Bair in a farewell episode to 2023. It's been a wonderful year for agriculture, and we hope that 2024 is even better!...

Legacy of Agriculture: Dwight Hofland

December 23, 2023 5:00 PM

Join your host Chris Bair and special guest Dwight Hofland, Senior Vice President of Pifer's Land Management division. Dwight brings years of experience and wisdom to the Pifer's team. He and the land management excel in connecting the right renter with the right owner to create a mutually beneficial relationship. Hear about the details of land management and the history of the Pifer's land management devision. When it comes to managing land, nobody does it better!...