Raised to Lead: Legacy, Family Business and Life in Agriculture with Meryl Kennedy Farr

Raised to Lead: Legacy, Family Business and Life in Agriculture with Meryl Kennedy Farr

In this episode of Field Good Life, Jennifer has a detailed conversation with Meryl Kennedy Farr, CEO of Kennedy Rice Mill. They discuss leadership in agriculture, the U. S. rice industry challenges and opportunities, operating a family business, and the future of farming. They reflect on the influence of their fathers and the confidence that came from simply being encouraged to work hard and pursue opportunities.

Driving Sustainable Agriculture with Carrie Vollmer Sanders, Field to Market President

In this episode, Carrie Vollmer Sanders, President of Field to Market, shares insights into the organization's 20-year journey, its role in promoting sustainable agriculture, and how farmers and industry stakeholders collaborate to advance regenerative practices. Tune in with us and listen to how the Fieldprint Platform and Resilient Futures leadership programs are shaping the future of sustainable farming.

More Than the Hunt with Rusty Creasey

In this episode of Field Good Life, I sit down with longtime friend and Arkansas duck hunter Rusty Creasey, a man who didn’t set out to be an influencer, but ended up becoming a voice a whole lot of folks trust. We cover everything from growing up in the outdoors to building a career in duck hunting, and the real work that happens long before a single bird hits the water. Rusty shares what’s changed in the woods over the years, from increased hunting pressure to the evolving relationship between rice farming and waterfowl habitat, and why it’s getting harder to be a duck in Arkansas these days. This conversation isn’t just about hunting. It’s about time. It’s about mentorship. It’s about taking a kid fishing, even if they’re not yours, and understanding that what you pass on matters more than what you post. Connect with Rusty: Website: https://www.rustycreasey.com/ [https://www.rustycreasey.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/rustycreasey/100067004234506/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/rustycreasey/100067004234506/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustycreasey/ [https://www.instagram.com/rustycreasey/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RustyCreasey [https://www.youtube.com/@RustyCreasey]

Understanding World Rice Trade Dynamics with Peter Bachmann

In this episode, I sit down with Peter Bachmann, CEO of USA Rice Federation to unpack what’s really driving the global rice market—and why it matters to U.S. farmers. We break down the role of the World Trade Organization, India’s subsidized rice model, and the potential for a U.S. Section 301 investigation into unfair trade practices. If you’ve been wondering why rice prices are below the cost of production, this conversation connects the dots—and asks the bigger question: what can we do to protect our industry?

A Look Inside the Senate Ag Committee with Chairman John Boozman

Jennifer sits down with Chairman John Boozman to break down the latest developments in Washington, D.C., and what they mean for farmers today. From the farm bill wins last summer in OBBB to funding, crop insurance, trade policy, and rural development, the high price of inputs, and how we must look to long-term solutions for all ag sectors. This episode covers the key issues shaping the farm economy and the road ahead for American agriculture, including a call to action for farmers to tell their stories in D.C. You can follow his pages here: Twitter @JohnBoozman @SenateAgGOP Instagram @johnboozman @senateaggop Facebook @John Boozman @Senate Ag Committee Republicans