In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we kick things off with a rant every rural American can relate to, idiots driving on icy roads, avoidable wrecks, and Bobby Lee's road rage when common sense disappears in bad weather.

From there, we dig into Rep. Tim Burchett's warnings about the Big 4 meat packers, why consolidation in the beef industry should concern every cattle producer, and our honest thoughts on the NCBA including how heavily they cater to the interests of the Big 4 and what that means for independent ranchers and cow-calf operators.

We also break down Deputy USDA Secretary Stephen Vaden calling out Nutrien and Mosaic for alleged fertilizer price manipulation and supply control in the U.S., plus why John Deere is now catching heat in Washington as scrutiny ramps up on corporate power in agriculture.

We wrap things up by responding to listener comments and emails, tackling questions and feedback straight from the audience.

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If you care about agriculture, food supply consolidation, fertilizer prices, corporate power, rural life, and calling BS where it belongs, this is one you don't want to miss.

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Ep. 223: Big Meat, Big Fertilizer, Big Problems in American Ag