This week marked three decades on air for “AgriTalk,” the nation’s first and only radio talk show focused entirely on agriculture and rural America. Debuting Aug. 1, 1994, as a single-hour program, “AgriTalk” is now hosted by Chip Flory and has evolved into two hours of daily programming drawing a loyal audience across farm country.
To celebrate this anniversary, Flory hosted a special edition of “AgriTalk” featuring former hosts Ken Root and Mike Adams, long-time producer and industry veteran John Herath, along with “AgriTalk” news reporter Davis Michaelsen.
“Thirty years of anything in farm radio is worth celebrating, but when we are talking about the nation’s go-to farm talk show, we definitely need to celebrate,” Flory said. “I was thrilled and honored to have Ken, Mike and John on the show to talk about the history of the show and to get their takes on the historic events we are living through and talking about each day on ‘AgriTalk.’”
“Three decades on the air is a remarkable milestone,” said Brian Conrady, executive vice president of Farm Journal. “It’s a testament to the excellent hosts who have been behind the mic all these years, and to all those behind the scenes who make sure the daily deadlines are always met. ‘AgriTalk’ has prided itself on being a national voice for those involved in agriculture, a legacy we are proud to carry on for decades to come.”
“AgriTalk” airs live each morning at 10 a.m. Central and each afternoon at 2 p.m. Central on more than 100 affiliates in 19 states. “AgriTalk” AM airs daily on Rural Radio/SiriusXM and both hours are available on-demand at www.agritalk.com and on all major podcast platforms.
