ATR: Ag Sellout? Angus Takes Bezos $$, Iowa Corn Chooses Pipelines Over Members with Taylor Moyer

The Vance Crowe Podcast

In this episode of the Ag Tribes Report, host Vance Crowe is joined by Taylor Moyer, a former NASCAR crew chief turned rancher, to discuss the latest headlines affecting the agriculture industry. The conversation kicks off with a deep dive into the controversy surrounding the American Angus Association's acceptance of a $4,850,000 grant from Jeff Bezos's Earth Fund for methane research. Taylor shares his concerns about the implications of this funding and the potential misuse of data, sparking a broader discussion on the intersection of agriculture and environmental agendas.
The episode also covers the contentious issue of eminent domain in Iowa, where Governor Kim Reynolds vetoed a bill that would have restricted pipeline projects, drawing mixed reactions from the Iowa Corn Growers Association and local farmers. Additionally, the conversation touches on the impact of solar farms on agricultural land, with insights from Secretary Rollins and a surprising comment from Elon Musk. The episode wraps up with a look at the Bitcoin land price report, Taylor's contrarian view on cattle market timing, and a reflection on the importance of preserving farmland amidst growing development pressures.