As I travel across the US, I am constantly amazed by the innovation that is occurring on farms and ranches. The stories and successes of these hard core entrepreneurs gets lost in the noise of the world around them. By sharing their stories, I hope to inspire others to step out, be courageous and bring an amazing idea to life.
Fiber, Grit, and Innovation: The Wyoming Hemp Story
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.
29 Sept 2025
Crop Insurance: What You Need to Know for 2026
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.
15 Sept 2025
Rock Picking Reinvented: TerraClear’s Ag-Tech Innovation
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.
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