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Giving and Philanthropy, with Eric Wilkie, Executive Director of the FM Area Foundation

Giving and Philanthropy, with Eric Wilkie, Executive Director of the FM Area Foundation
September 30, 2023 12:00 AM

On this week’s America’s Land Auctioneer radio show, Kevin Pifer is joined by Eric Wilkie, Executive Director at the FM Area Foundation. Eric grew up in rural northeastern North Dakota and now lives with his wife and four children in Dilworth, Minnesota.

At the FM Area Foundation, Eric works with donors, their advisors, and nonprofits to encourage greater philanthropy in the region. Tune in on Saturday to learn more about the foundation and how it helps businesses and individuals.


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Legacy of Agriculture: Chris Bair

Legacy of Agriculture: Chris Bair
September 23, 2023 4:00 PM

Join your host Chris Bair as he discusses the history of the auction industry and how auctions have changed with technology. Chris Bair has decades of experience in the Auction Industry and has watched the changes like internet bidding transform how farmers buy and sell machinery. Thank you for joining us.

Cattle Prices, Fall Harvest, and the Tremendous Equipment Auction Market

Cattle Prices, Fall Harvest, and the Tremendous Equipment Auction Market
September 22, 2023 1:00 PM

This week, America's Land Auctioneer is joined by Jim Sabe, Pifer's Auctioneer/ Certified personal property appraiser based out of southwestern North Dakota. The duo Talked about cattle prices, this years harvest and the crop as it matures through 2023. 

Jim also highlights some tremendous upcoming equipment auctions happening this fall.

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Legacy of Agriculture: Kyle Waller

Legacy of Agriculture: Kyle Waller
September 16, 2023 4:00 PM

Join your host Chris Bair and special guest Kyle Waller, equipment sales representative. Kyle and Chris discuss the origin of the combine, a machine that has shaped agriculture for the passed century. By combining several steps of the harvest process, this machine has changed the very nature of farming. 

Has the 2023 Harvest Season Exceeded Expectations?

Has the 2023 Harvest Season Exceeded Expectations?
September 15, 2023 12:00 PM

On this week’s America’s Land Auctioneer radio show, Kevin Pifer is joined by Morgan Almer, Farm Land Manager for Pifer’s, in the studio. The two discuss how well the early harvest season  has gone and address what’s on the horizon for the remainder of the corn, sugar beet, and soybean harvest season. Morgan also discusses how the cereal grain and barley harvest season went and how it exceeded expectations!

Morgan discusses what they look for throughout the corn crop season. He tells listeners how to understand if the corn crop is growing well and what the crop can tell you about an expected yield. Kevin and Morgan also address the potato and sugar beet crops and how they are looking this season across the Midwest. 

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Legacy of Agriculture: Andy Mrnak

Legacy of Agriculture: Andy Mrnak
September 09, 2023 4:00 PM

Join your host Chris Bair and special guest Andy Mrnak, rancher, auctioneer, and broker associate for Pifer's Auction and Realty out of Bowman, ND. Andy's family has ranched for decades in North Dakota, a legacy he was proud to uphold as he moved into a professional career. Andy discusses grades of beef, the reason to choose a breed of cattle, and his experiences in agriculture around the Midwest. His legacy is one of family values, curiosity, and a passion for the life that keeps the nation fed.

Interest Rates and the Current State of the Real Estate and Farmland Markets

Interest Rates and the Current State of the Real Estate and Farmland Markets
September 08, 2023 12:00 PM

On this week’s America’s Land Auctioneer radio show, Kevin Pifer is joined by Carolyn Pifer Covington and Maurice Covington in studio. In their first segment, Kevin talk about his recent fishing trip to Alaska and Carolyn shares some insight into food and wine pairing. 

With interest rates increasing, Kevin Pifer and Maurice Covington talk about the current real estate market and what buyers and sellers should look for. Kevin shares insight into the farmland markets in the Midwest while Maurice talks about the residential market on the East Coast. 

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Viticulture, Wine Harvest, and Much More with The American Wine Girl

Viticulture, Wine Harvest, and Much More with The American Wine Girl
September 02, 2023 5:00 PM

On this week’s America’s Land Auctioneer radio show, Kevin Pifer is joined by Carolyn Pifer Covington in the studio! Carolyn shares more about her recent trip to Portugal and what the viticulture in that part of the world looks like. 

With harvest season well underway, Carolyn gives insight on what viticulturists look for when they harvest grapes. Kevin lets listeners know about the 90+ land and equipment auctions coming up now through the end of December.

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Legacy of Agriculture: Kevin Pifer

Legacy of Agriculture: Kevin Pifer
September 02, 2023 4:00 PM

Join your host Chris Bair and special guest Kevin Pifer as they discuss the advent of Pifer's Auction and Realty, the sponsor of the Legacy of Agriculture. Kevin Pifer's company has grown from a two-man operation into one of the most successful auction companies in the United States today. His legacy is one of continuing hard work, striving for perfection, and the belief that anything worth doing is worth doing right.

Legacy of Agriculture: Michael Bair and Josh Erickson

Legacy of Agriculture: Michael Bair and Josh Erickson
August 30, 2023 9:00 PM

Join your host Chris Bair, guest host Michael Bair, and Josh Erickson as they discuss the history of barbed wire.  Barbed wire helped shape agriculture in the Midwest, and has far-reaching effects in the industry. Today the discussion follows the advent of a small invention through its large contributions in agriculture.