Advocating for the American Farmer and Rancher With Amanda Radke

In this episode of 'Ag Talk,' Venessa Wood interviews Amanda Radke, an advocate for the agriculture industry from South Dakota. They discuss various issues affecting the agriculture community, including the impact of the American Angus Association's partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund and Global Methane Hub on low methane livestock breeding. Amanda outlines her extensive involvement in agriculture advocacy, sharing her personal journey and the challenges she's faced. A major focus of the discussion is the fight against a carbon sequestration pipeline in South Dakota, highlighting the importance of protecting private property rights and the detrimental effects of eminent domain on local landowners. They also touch on broader concerns about the corporatization of agriculture and the environmental and economic implications of current policies. The conversation underscores the necessity of community involvement, transparency, and standing up against policies and partnerships that threaten rural America's way of life.