Competition in Agriculture: Why It Matters and How Policy Shapes It | Dr. Jim McDonald by Smoke & Mirrors: Ag Policy Unfiltered

Policy and Pesticides: How Products Reach Farmers | Kimberly Nesci by Smoke & Mirrors: Ag Policy Unfiltered

A Familiar Season: Large Harvests Amid Lean Years | Dr. Carl Zulauf by Smoke & Mirrors: Ag Policy Unfiltered

When Food Becomes Medicine: Exploring the Food–Health Connection | Dr. Thea Sakata by Smoke & Mirrors: Ag Policy Unfiltered

Ag Productivity and Policy in a Hungry World | Rich Sexton by Smoke & Mirrors: Ag Policy Unfiltered

MAHA, Health, and the Direction of Farm Policy | Ray Starling by Smoke & Mirrors: Ag Policy Unfiltered

Public Perceptions and Policy: The Ripple Effect Beyond the Farm | Dr. Maria Kalaitzandonakes by Smoke & Mirrors: Ag Policy Unfiltered

Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Real Solution or Just Hype? | Matt Gammons by Smoke & Mirrors: Ag Policy Unfiltered

Why Can't the Seemingly Popular E15 Policy Be Passed? | Dallas Gerber by Smoke & Mirrors: Ag Policy Unfiltered

Is Data the Unsung Hero of the Market & the Realities of Forecasting | Chad Kuethe & Todd Fiechter by Smoke & Mirrors: Ag Policy Unfiltered

What Is Financial Regulation & Should I Care? | Ty Kreitman by Smoke & Mirrors: Ag Policy Unfiltered

How Kansas Farm Management Association Supports Farmers in Managing Ag Policy by Smoke & Mirrors: Ag Policy Unfiltered

Join us for a compelling sit-down with former U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, a legendary voice in American agriculture policy. With decades of experience—from chairing both the House and Senate Agriculture Committees to crafting multiple Farm Bills—Roberts shares candid insights on the evolution of ag policy, the rural-urban divide, and what the future holds for farmers, ranchers, and consumers alike.

In this premiere episode of Smoke & Mirrors, host Jenny Ifft sits down with Kendall Peterson, family farmer in central Kansas. Kendall dives deep into why there’s so much more to ag than just corn, soybeans, and cattle. From niche markets to financing options for new farmers, he shares how young producers and entrepreneurs can carve out new paths and create opportunities beyond traditional commodities. He talks about breaking old molds, building new connections, and why stepping beyond the familiar might just be the key to ag’s future. Ready to see agriculture through a new lens? Hit play.