Documents & Presentations by Jenny Ifft
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Turning the Mic: Risk and Reality in Farm Policy | Trey Malone
In this episode, the mic gets turned as Jenny Ifft joins Trey Malone to discuss her background and professional journey. They also discuss her research and outreach on the farm safety net, the farm financial system, and the constant risk facing agriculture. |
May 28, 2026 | |
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A Conversation With EWG | Anne Schechinger
Jenny sits down with Ann Schechinger from EWG to talk about nitrates in drinking water, how levels show up in rural areas, and what current research is finding around water quality data. They also discuss conservation practices that could make a difference on the ground. |
May 14, 2026 | |
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Flinchbaugh Center: Farm Bill Factors
Part of the Clearing the Air podcast with K-State's Jenny Ifft and Eric Atkinson along with Brad Lubben and Mark Edelman as well as special guest Tara Smith chat about the Farm Bill and what they are currently seeing for it. |
May 1, 2026 |
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State-Level Exposure to Tariffs
A conversation with K-State's Jenny Ifft, Cornell University's Wendong Zhang and the Ohio State University's Seungki Lee has them discussing how tariffs can disrupt states differently across the U.S., with examples of how states could be impacted uniquely and what neighbors usually contribute to the most concern. |
April 30, 2026 |
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Working In Extension
K-State's Jenny Ifft, Cornell University's Wendong Zhang and the Ohio State University's Seungki Lee explain how their background has impacted their work in Extension. |
April 28, 2026 |
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Farm Bill 2026: Why the Process Has Changed and What It Means | Clearing the Air
The Farm Bill isn't just late. The process for writing it has fundamentally changed — and that shift has consequences for every American. |
April 27, 2026 | |
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Rethinking Conventional Wisdom in Ag | Nick Paulson, Jonathan Copppess, & Gary Schnitkey
In this episode of Smoke and Mirrors, host Dr. Jenny Ifft (Flinchbaugh Agricultural Policy Chair at Kansas State University) sits down with members of the renowned farmdoc team from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Featuring agricultural economists and policy experts Dr. Gary Schnitkey, Dr. Nick Paulson, and Jonathan Coppess, this panel tackles some of the most pervasive "conventional wisdom" and cliches in the farming industry. From the reality of farmland markets ("they aren't making any more of it") to the debate over corporate versus family farms, the team breaks down how these common sayings impact public perception and drive agricultural policy. Join us for a deep dive into the economics of modern farming, the challenges of conservation on rented land, and the exciting future of careers in agriculture. |
April 22, 2026 | |
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Exploring Renewable Energy Development on Farmland | Greg Brophy
Renewable energy development, like conventional energy, has become a meaningful income source for many rural landowners—but it often comes with complex local debates. Greg Brophy of the Renewable Energy Farmers of America shares his perspective on how wind and solar projects unfold, including the role of state and local policy, landowner rights, permitting, and community engagement. From leasing agreements to economic considerations and public perception, this conversation looks at how agriculture and renewable energy intersect in rural communities. |
April 13, 2026 | |
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U.S. Biofuels
Part of a "Clearing the Air" podcast episode from the Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag and Food Policy has Jenny Ifft, Mark Edelman and Scott Irwin discussing biofuels in the U.S. |
April 9, 2026 |
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Working Lands, Shared Goals: Conservation for Waterfowl | Billy Gascoigne
Waterfowl rely on entire landscapes to thrive—focusing on a single pond or wetland is often insufficient. In this episode, Billy Gascoigne from Ducks Unlimited explains how voluntary, large-scale conservation efforts are designed to support birds while collaborating with agriculture. Through partnerships with farmers, ranchers, conservation groups, government programs like NRCS and FSA, and private industry, this conversation highlights how wildlife interests are a key partner in advancing ag conservation policy. |
April 8, 2026 |