Agriculture

Schmidt Machine a Family Company

Before we sat down with Kevin Schmidt we didn't know much about how deep the family roots go when it comes to Schmidt Machine Company based in Ohio. In this brief conversation we learn much.  It truly is interesting how families can keep a business in operation years after the founding. A little known fact about Kevin is that he also does comedy.  No, really!  Meet Kevin:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Meet Bruce Cranor from Reliance Power Parts

It's always a blast to sit down with an old friend and talk business. Here you'll meet Bruce Cranor who has been with Reliance Power Parts for many years and always shows up for events from the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA).  Bruce visits with us about his experiences with NTPDA as well as what in the world Reliance offers to the the construction, agriculture and trucking industries.  Here's Bruce:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and the Women of Steiner 30 March 2026

Some 27% of Americans use their personal vehicle for work and the high price of fuel is making it difficult to keep going and that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 30th of March, thank you for listening. In other news, the shutdown continues but TSA agents get paid. Economists worry about the global economy as the war continues. In a related story one of the poorest European nations is struggling due to high fuel costs. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Fed Chair Jerome Powell urges patience when it comes to how the Central Bank will react to high fuel prices and the economy. For the conversation you’ll meet Emily Rosser and Brandi Erickson from Steiner Tractor based in Michigan. They are always the life of the party and we think you’ll enjoy the conversation.  But first the news.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Meet Emily and Brandi from Steiner Tractor

Women in the tractor parts business?  You bet! Here you will meet Emily Rosser and Brandi Erickson who are ALWAYS the life of every National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) event.  We sat down with the ladies while in Orlando during the  Annual Conference and Trade Show for NTPDA to get to know more about Steiner Tractor based in Michigan.  Here's your chance to listen in and get to know Steiner as well as Emily and Brandi.  Enjoy, we always do!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Meet President Dan Waters of The National Tractor Parts Dealer Asso.

We've had the privilege of knowing Dan Waters and his Bride, Lindsey for many years.  They own and operate Waters Tractor based in Washington state. Recently Dan was elected as the President of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) so we figured it would be a good time to sit down with him so you could get to know more about his business and the NTPDA.  Meet Dan:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 27 March 2026

We watched on Thursday as the markets tanked and Friday was even worse. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 27th day of March, thanks for being with us. In other news men and women have very different thoughts about the gender pay gap. Panicked travelers are hearing that they should not arrive at airports too early and what that is about. Some lawmakers are pushing for ending the federal gas tax and what that may mean. A major meat packing strike in Colorado is heading into it’s third week. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Netflix just raised prices and we’ll share what we know.  Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

An Ag Day Event and YOU are Invited

There is no doubt that agriculture plays a major role in the economy of Iowa.  At the same time farmers and ranchers are braving some major headwinds including higher costs for inputs as well as fuel. But, let's take a break and celebrate Iowa agriculture with a special event on 25 March in Waterloo. Here Jeff Stein from News/Talk 1540 KXEL is in to talk about the Farmer Appreciation Day Event and invite you to attend.  Yes, there is free food included.  Here is Jeff with the details.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and an Ag Day Special with Jeff Stein

When the weather gets rough the airlines can't fly and that has, once again, backed up travel during a very busy time.  That story kicks us off today on this the 17th of March.  In other news, President Trump is not happy with the way the media is reporting on the war in Iran.  And, there are threats. Bank of America enters into a settlement with victims of Jeffery Epstein. In more legal news today closing arguments began in the Twitter case against Elon Musk. The war in Iran has made some Central Bank decisions more difficult. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Kraft Heinz is betting on more health food options.  For the conversation we’ll visit with Jeff Stein from News/Talk 1540 KXEL based in Waterloo, Iowa about an Ag Day event that celebrates farming…and yes, there is a free lunch involved. Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 16 March 2026

The price of oil eased a bit today and the markets noticed. That's where we begin tonight with the Business News Headlines for Monday the 16th day of March...thanks for listening. In other news, China and tariffs are back with us.  Storms are responsible for more flight cancellations and TSA still under pressure. Gas prices are high and we’ve got seven tips to help you use less fuel.  Major League Baseball is looking to robots to check on checked swings, a nine-inch change in distance and more. We’ll explain. We’ve got a story about Mezcal that you might find interesting.  A check on the markets in The Wall Street Report and four things that have gotten cheaper under President Trump and four things that have gotten more expensive. Let's go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
 

The Business News Headlines 3 March 2026 and Schmidt Machine

The price of gasoline continues to go up and we'll soon see travel from place to place will get much more expensive and that is where we start today.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 3rd day of March, thank you for listening. In other news, anxious travelers are trying to find ways to get out of the Middle East. Iran strikes Amazon data centers. President Trump today threatened economic sanctions against Spain…and why. A high stakes trial gets underway which could change much with Ticketmaster. Target is spending $2 billion to reverse sagging sales. We’ll check the numbers from The Wall Street Report and users exit ChatGPT in record numbers and we’ll share why.  For the conversation you’ll meet Kevin Schmidt from Schmidt Machine a family owned manufacturing facility located in Upper Sandusky, Ohio…but first the news.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.