

Jeff Kazin
Cofounder of AgrisAcademy and former long-time Cargill executive with extensive experience running Cargill's Venezuelan operations and global agricultural businesses.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 48min
How War in Iran Will Squeeze America's Farmers Even Further
Mike Rohlfsen, Agris Academy co-founder and former Cargill trader, joins Jeff Kazin, an ag risk adviser with decades in commodities. They dig into how war in Iran rattles fertilizer and energy costs, why land rents are crushing farm margins, how tariffs boosted Brazil, and why storage, hedging, and planting choices have turned farming into a high-stakes trading game.

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Jan 29, 2026 • 52min
What It's Like to Do Big Ag Business in Venezuela and Ukraine
Jeff Kazin, cofounder of AgrisAcademy and former Cargill executive who ran Venezuelan operations, shares firsthand stories from tough markets. He and colleagues discuss dollar shortages, hyperinflation, logistics theft, security costs, and how multinationals keep brands and operations running. Short vignettes cover crypto workarounds, rebuilding needs, and practical advice for operating where institutions are weak.

Jan 12, 2026 • 2h 12min
The REAL Issues with Jerome Powell and the Fed | Guests: Goldie Ghamari & Renzo Castillo | 1/12/26
Goldie Ghamari, a human rights advocate and former Ontario parliament member, shares insights on the escalating protests in Iran and discusses potential U.S. involvement. Renzo Castillo reveals harrowing details from his 300-day illegal detention in Venezuela, including torture and the plight of political prisoners. Jeff Kazin offers a deep dive into Venezuela's food crisis, shedding light on the impact of nationalization and economic mismanagement. The conversation raises important questions about global solidarity and the need for awareness of human rights abuses.


