Root of the Matter

Recent Episodes

ROTM: Beef, Belief, and the Battle for Agriculture

Posted February 11, 2026 • 00:18:38

First-generation cattle farmer Russ Uselton joins the show to break down the realities of today’s beef cattle market, the pressures...

ROTM: Tennessee Farmers CO-OP CEO Joey Caldwell

Posted February 5, 2026 • 00:21:37

Joey Caldwell was recently named CEO of Tennessee Farmers Cooperative. A longtime leader within the organization, Caldwell has spent the majority of...

ROTM: USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden – Strengthening America’s Ag Economy

Posted January 28, 2026 • 00:23:07

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden is laser-focused on helping pull the U.S. farm economy out of the difficult stretch...

ROTM: Logan & Bobby Lee Hanks From Talk Dirt To Me

Posted January 23, 2026 • 00:28:28

Logan Hanks and Bobby Lee Hanks are two guys from Tipton County with a strong passion for agriculture. Logan is a full-time row-crop...

ROTM: AFBF President Zippy Duval

Posted January 14, 2026 • 00:13:57

As farmers look ahead to 2026, strong agricultural policy is more important than ever. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall sits down...