The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies, is a weekly podcast that covers everything from agriculture and energy to stink bugs, labor shortages, and CDL…
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How does the ACI educate the legislators who are making decisions that impact the agriculture industry? Melissa Rekewag joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Melissa is the President and CEO of the Agribusiness Council of Indiana (ACI).
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Kathy will share about how she ended up working for IRHA and specifically, how she began working with growers and ag businesses in the areas of mental health and suicide.In addition to her QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, you’ll learn how Kathy is equipped to help employers by providing training to assist and refer employees and growers in navigating mental health and stress issues. “Farmers...
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How is the Indiana Agricultural Leadership Program (ALP) working to provide individuals in agriculture and related industries with the leadership skill needed to help them succeed? Luke Schnitker joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As you may remember, Luke has been an account manager for Premier and is now their Director of Seed and Crop Protection.
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How does INDOT know when it’s time to replace a bridge or culvert? Special guests Sidney Nierman and Bob Tally join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Sidney is the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) District PR Director and Bob serves as the INDOT District Asset Engineer.
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Are you interested in getting into the cattle market? Ryan Batt joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As you may remember, Ryan is the Facility Manager for United Producers, Inc. and with meat markets the way they are, he’s become even more of a fan favorite!
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With nitrogen prices skyrocketing, how can growers manage nitrogen more effectively? Glenn Longabaugh is back in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Glenn is a farmer and the Technical Agronomist at Premier, and he’s no stranger to the podcast!
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How does the team at Premier Energy make sure their customers have propane during record cold temperatures? Special and returning guests Bailey Beckmann and Julie Otte join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.
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Eric will share how his career has evolved over the years and what his transition has looked like as he’s moved into the Director of Operations role. You’ll also learn the opportunities he’s had to work with managers across the agronomy division. Eric will describe the variety of tasks managers end up tackling to make sure operations are running smoothly. Sal, Eric, and Jeff will also discuss the challenges of training new employees who haven’t had a background on the farm.
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Very special and returning guests Harold Cooper and Ben Hoene join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Having served Premier for decades and as its current CEO, Harold is looking forward to retirement. Ben has worked alongside Harold for 20 years and is the current Vice President of Energy and incoming CEO.
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What’s happening in the fertilizer markets? Returning and special guest, Scott Sharp joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As you may remember, Scott is the Senior Vice President for Premier Companies and is very involved in the purchasing and sourcing of Premier’s fertilizer.
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How does the marketing department support agronomy? First-time guest, Lisa King, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Lisa is in week three of her training as a marketing specialist for Premier Companies and works primarily with the agronomy division.
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Sal and Jeff better straighten up and not do anything dangerous today! Jerry Boger joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As you may remember from previous episodes, Jerry is the Environmental Safety Director for Premier Companies.
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“I think this is one that everybody needs to listen to...” Special guests, Tony Wesner and Stephanie Flinn join hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As you may remember from previous episodes, Tony is the CEO of Rose Acre Farms and Stephanie Flinn is the Founder of The Maverick Minute and Executive Director of the Schneck Foundation. Tony and Stephanie join us today to highlight the importance of farming safety.
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How can a Certified Crop Advisor help a grower? Special guest Bobby Busick joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today’s episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Bobby is an award-winning Certified Crop Advisor and account manager for Premier Ag and has a wealth of agriculture knowledge to share!
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“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.
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