“They wrecked their car in their yard on top of our tank?” Bailey Beickman and Julie Otte join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Bailey is the Propane Manager, and Julie is the Service Manager for Premier Energy, and they’re here to give us a peek behind the scenes of Premier’s energy division.

In addition to hearing a story about a slightly feral potbelly pig, You’ll hear about their career trajectories and the variety of responsibilities Bailey and Julie have in their roles. You’ll learn how the Keep Full program works, how they estimate propane usage based on previous history and temperatures, and learn about the most rewarding and most challenging parts of their roles. Just a few minutes in, you’ll understand why Sal called Bailey and Julie your new favorite guests!

“I’m either going to sound like an idiot or I’m gonna sound like a genius. I want to remind everybody, I am an idiot.” Aaron Bledsoe is back to join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. If Aaron has to start off with that disclaimer, you know it’s going to be good.

In addition to discussing the Farmer Bridge Payment, Jeff, Sal, and Aaron will discuss current grain markets and how the New World Screwworm has impacted the grain export pace. Aaron will also share why there’s a bit of a weird dynamic with China’s grain purchases and why the bean market has been on such a rollercoaster. On top of all of that, you’ll get a crash course in grain handling hazards and equipment that will help you monitor your in-farm storage. “You don’t want grain quality getting away from you right now. You’ll pay for it later on.”

What are the biggest shifts in genetic gain and traits over the last few decades? Glenn’s Groupies can rejoice! Glenn Longabaugh is back with Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As you may know, Glenn is the resident Agronomist for Premier Companies and has been with us a number of times, and he’s the best person around to be sharing the top three things we should be thinking about when we’re selecting hybrids.

Jeff, Sal, and Glenn will dig into the various changes that have taken place in the agriculture realm with regard to traits and genetic gain. You’ll also learn about how marker-assisted breeding (MAB) has been the primary driver behind many of the advancements that have taken place over the last couple of decades. If you’re curious how to navigate this next year when there’s likely going to be a shortage in your preferred product, you are not going to want to miss this episode! “It still amazes me… what these plant breeders have been able to put together, and even when we have not ideal weather, these things still yield.”