FP Next

FP Next

Follow FP Next
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Introducing FP Next – the latest offering from the award-winning team at Farm Progress. Co-hosts Curt Arens and Sarah McNaughton dive into all aspects of the agriculture industry from the field to the feedlot, and pasture to policy.

Curt Arens, Sarah McNaughton


    • Apr 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from FP Next with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from FP Next

    Save money: Retrofit equipment with new tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 41:18


    Curt and Sarah talk to Kyle Barry, manager of precision upgrades marketing; Clint Chaffer, product marketing lead for precision upgrades at John Deere about retrofitting new technology into current equipment. They also get a weather outlook from Weather 20/20.Episode links John Deere Precision retrofitting Weather 20/20

    What does Elon Musk bring to agriculture and technology?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 31:56


    On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah talk about the growth of the ag tech market and one of this generation's most popular innovators, Elon Musk.Episode linksStarlink informationUSDA Broadband connectivity statistics and informationJohn Deere and Starlink partnership

    Why are eggs so expensive?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 39:56


    Learn what's happening with avian influenza, and how it's impacting producers, from Michigan Farmer Editor Jennifer Kiel.

    How is barley made into beer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 49:55


    National Barley Growers Association Vice President Mitch Konen, who farms in Fairfield Montana, gives Curt and Sarah the scoop on agronomics, policy and most importantly —how barley is turned into everyone's favorite beer.Episode linksNational Barley Growers AssociationNo barley, no beerAgritechnica farm tour

    Meet the High Cotton Award winners

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 31:25


    On this Field View episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah head south to cotton country to visit with Delta Farm Press Senior Editor Brent Murphee.Episode links High Cotton Award Winners Brent Murphee Other episodes of FP Next, powered by John Deere

    Which NFL players also play a role in agriculture?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 24:36


    On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah wrap up their football themes by sharing about notable current and retired NFL players who came from a farm, or are spending their retirement on the farm.Episode LinksChad Greenway – Minnesota Pork AmbassadorJordy Nelson - Wisconsin AgriculturalistOther episodes of FP Next, powered by John Deere

    Farming's Super Bowl impact: Wings, turf, pigskin and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 26:16


    In the second episode of season two of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah are ready for kick-off, talking with Delta Farm Press Staff Writer Whitney Haigwood about agriculture's contributions to the Super Bowl.Episode linksWhitney's storiesRice milling storyHusker football foodsOther episodes of FP Next, powered by John Deere

    When will farmers get a new Farm Bill?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 53:24


    On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah kick-off season two with another hot topic – Will we get a new Farm Bill before the extension expires again? Farm Progress Policy Editor Josh Baethge shares the latest updates on Farm Bill expectations and the incoming cabinet members.Episode LinksWhat is Weather 20/20?Josh Baethge author pageOther episodes of FP Next, powered by John Deere

    Top agriculture stories of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 31:37


    On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah talk about top news headlines they covered in season 1 of the podcast. An expired farm bill, increased carbon options for farmers, diversifying to bolster farm income, and biosecurity risks zeroing in on livestock in the United States.Episode linksTrump or Harris: Whose ag policy is best for farmers?Beat the ag job huntFind affordable health care coverageHow does Brazil impact the U.S. ag market?Just how much farmland does Bill Gates own?FP Next, powered by John Deere

    Will technology help make organic produce more affordable in 2024?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 43:48


    On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah visit with Farm Progress' own Don Tourte, senior vice president of sales and events, about the recent Organic Grower Summit held in Monterey, Calif.Episode linksCan organics become a $144 billion industry?:Growth in the organics marketFind out more about the Organic Grower's Summit:FP Next, powered by John Deere

    What do farmers think about climate change?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 28:27


    On this Shop Talk episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah visit with Southwest Farm Press editor Shelley Huguley about her perspectives on climate change as a Texas farmer.Episode linksShelley Huguley's recent storiesFP Next, powered by John Deere

    Don't get hacked: Tips for farm cybersecurity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 34:30


    On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah visit with Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Eugene Kowell about keeping your farm safe onlineEpisode linksFBI Internet Crime Complaint CenterContact an FBI field officeAdd cyber security practices to your farmMore episodes of FP Next, powered by John Deere

    Trump or Harris: Whose ag policy is best for farmers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 33:40


    Curt and Sara talk to Josh Baethge, Farm Progress policy editor, about each campaign's ag positions and policy, as well as the farm bill.Episode linksJoshua Baethge's author pageHarris' focus on rural votersTrump and Harris vie for rural votersWalz' ag experience to ticketWho is J.D. Vance?FP Next, powered by John Deere

    What do agriculture buzzwords actually mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 44:16


    On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah discuss all the labels and buzzwords that are common in agriculture.

    Shop talk: What's next for the pork industry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 32:12


    Curt and Sara talk to Kevin Schulz, editor of The Farmer, about the hog industry, how the elections could impact it, biosecurity and more.Episode linksThe latest from Kevin SchulzHog Outlook

    What does a beef checkoff dollar do for you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 44:48


    On the latest Deep Dive episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah visit with Andy Bishop, Kentucky farmer and Chair of the Cattlemen's Beef Board.Episode linksFind out where your beef checkoff dollars goBeef: It's what's for dinner.Other Episodes of FP Next

    How to handle tough times on the farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 34:15


    Beyond the Crops podcasters Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass share their top tips to manage economic downturn.Episode linksListen in to Beyond the CropsMary Pat Sass's Grounded JournalsDouble O FarmsListen to other episodes of FP Next

    Is AI coming to a farm near you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 29:35


    Andy Castillo, technology and machinery editor, shares top tech and trends for farmers in this Shop Talk episode.Episode linksAndy Castillo's latest tech and machinery storiesFarm Progress Show editor favoritesHusker Harvest Days editor favoritesOther episodes of FP Next

    Farm files: Everything you need to know about Husker Harvest Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 26:03


    On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah talk about their own memories of Husker Harvest Days, as well as the history of the show, what to expect this year and why farm shows are good for farmers.Episode linksWhere's the BEEF building at Husker Harvest Days?Get your complimentary tickets to HHDFP Next, powered by John Deere

    Shop Talk: What to know when attending FPS24

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 28:27


    Farm show fever continues at FP Next, as Curt and Sarah visit with Farm Progress and Prairie Farmer Executive Editor Holly Spangler in this Shop Talk episode about the upcoming Farm Progress Show, August 27-29 in Boone, Iowa.Episode linksFarm Progress Show TicketsFarm Progress Show programFarm safety episode of FP NextOther episodes of FP Next

    Deep Dive: What to know about FPS and HHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 62:29


    On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah talk with Farm Progress national farm show manager, Matt Jungmann, about the upcoming Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa Aug. 27-29, and just two weeks later, Husker Harvest Days, Sept. 10-12 near Grand Island, Neb.Episode linksFarm Progress Show 2024: What you need to knowWhere's the BEEF building at Husker Harvest Days?FP Next, powered by John Deere

    Can you farm fish on the Great Plains?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 29:02


    On this Field View episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah talk with staff writer, Elizabeth Hodges, about a story she has been working on about salmon farming in Nebraska.Podcast links:Full story on salmon farmingLiz's story on top agriculture majorsTo listen to other episodes of FP Next

    Why we love our county fairs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 27:12


    Ep. 18 Farm Files: Curt and Sarah talk all things county fair. What's the oldest fair in the U.S., what fair food is best and so much more.Episode LinksOther episodes of FP Next

    What you need to know about carbon programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 18:06


    On this Shop Talk edition of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah revisit the carbon conversation with Farm Futures Senior Editor Ben Potter. Ben took an in-depth look at what three farmers really think about the best carbon program, and what to look for when choosing a program.Episode linksBen's Farm Future articleIowa State University – How to grow and sell carbon creditsFarm Futures - Best Places to farmEpisode 15 of FP Next – How to get paid for carbon on your farm with guest Mitchell HoraOther episodes of FP Next

    Beta the ag job hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 27:41


    Curt and Sarah are joined by Jessie Jarvis, founder and CEO of Of the West agriculture and western industry job platform.Episode linksMore FP Next episodesOf the West platformLeaders of the West podcastJessie's website and social media

    FP Next: How to get paid for carbon on your farm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 43:50


    Episode 15 has the answers to your carbon questions from Mitchell Hora, from choosing the right program to turning carbon into profit on your operation. Listen now!Episode LinksContinuum AgContinuum Ag Topsoil SummitContinuum Ag CI Chit ChatFind your Carbon Intensity Score for just $25

    A farm dog is a farmer's best friend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 13:08


    On this Farm Files on FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah talk about all things farm dogs.Episode linksGive your farm dog a health checkOther episodes of FP Next

    How to manage farm stress when its busy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 27:51


    On this Shop Talk episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah visit with Betty Haynes, Illinois farmer and Associate Editor of Prairie Farmer about how she juggles her role with Farm Progress, being a farm operator on her family farm and a mother.Episode linksFarm Progress digital editionsWhere I come fromFor the Health of it columnFP Next landing page

    Finding affordable health care coverage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 32:30


    On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah visit with Krystil Smit, South Dakota Farm Bureau Executive Director about health care coverages offered to farmers and members.Episode linksSouth Dakota Farm Bureau Health PlansFarm Bureau Health PlansFP Next landing page

    Planter prep tips from experts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 28:44


    Make sure your planter is ready to hit the field when you are this spring with tips and advice from John Deere. Curt and Sarah also talk about importance of planting time and keeping a sense of humor during a stressful season. Get your planter ready to roll as you listen in on this episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere.LinksFP Next Shop Talk – What we learned at Commodity Classic4 planter questions answered for no-till, cover cropsFP Next, powered by John Deere

    Farm Files - Just how much farmland does Bill Gates own?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 16:17


    It's not just the farmer down the road buying land; media and business moguls, companies, and even China are making significant land purchases. What does that mean for you?LinksCurt Arens' story: What foreign interests control Nebraska farmland?Joshua Baethge, policy editor, Farm Progress: Government report raises concerns about foreign ag ownershipFP Next, powered by John Deere

    Shop talk - What we learned at Commodity Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 23:00


    On this Shop Talk edition of FP Next, Curt and Sarah talk about Sarah's recent trip to cover Commodity Classic in Houston, Tex. and some of the folks she visited with along the way, including Holly Spangler, Prairie Farmer; Allison Lund, Indiana Prairie Farmer; and Brian Torrey, John Deere. Episode linksListen to more FP Next episodes.See the sights from the show gallery.EPA announces new initiative at Commodity Classic.American Agriculturalist coverage of John Deere's new equipment.

    Deep dive - How does Brazil impact the U.S. agriculture market?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 43:43


    On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah visit with Matthew Kruse, president of Commstock Investments, about how important Brazilian weather and crop outlooks are to U.S. grain markets.Episode links:Biography and columns from Matthew KruseFP Next episodes

    Farm Files - Marriage on the farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 22:48


    In this Farm Files episode, Curt and Sarah discuss the ups and downs in a farm marriage and share advice for farm couples.Episode linksDear farm wifeListen to more episodes of FP Next

    Shop talk - New York Farm Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 18:48


    On this Shop Talk edition of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with editor of American Agriculturalist, Chris Torres, about the premier indoor farm show. The show hosts more than 400 exhibitors sharing the latest in farm equipment, tractors, combines, seed and crop protection products, farm supplies, dairy and beef production, and woodlot industry supplies.Episode linksNew York Farm ShowAmerican AgriculturalistFind more episodes

    Deep Dive: The wild, wild West of biologicals with guest, Laura Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 26:21


    In this episode of FP Next Deep Dive, Sarah and Curt tackle a topic on the minds of many producers – how to navigate the wild West of crop biologicals and biostimulants to discover if they will pay off. With expertise from Nebraska Extension educator Laura Thompson, who coordinates Nebraska's On Farm Research Program, this episode looks at biologicals, what they are, how they work and some studies from Nebraska that give hints on whether they can actually pay off or not in the field.Thompson answers these questions and more in today's episode.Learn more about Nebraska On Farm Research Program and biological studies.Take in the Nebraska On Farm Research results meetings in 2024 across Nebraska sitesListen to other FP Next Episodes

    Farm Files - Sights of the stock show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 17:20


    On this Farm Files edition of FP Next, Curt and Sarah talk about their favorite stock shows and how these shows bring benefits for local communities, attendees, and exhibitors. Kids who show livestock gain great life skills, including building sportsmanship, healthy competition, and hands-on knowledge about animal care.What show is on Curt's bucket list to attend in 2025? What is Sarah's favorite thing to do during the Black Hills Stock Show? Listen in to all this and more on this Farm Files edition of FP Next.

    Shop Talk - Tar Spot with Mindy Ward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 26:19


    Curt and Sara talk to Missouri Ruralist Editor Mindy Ward about how to prevent and treat tar spot in corn fields.Missouri Ruralist coverage of tar spotCorn disease trackerListen to other FP Next episodes

    Grain Marketing 101 with Jacqueline Holland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 42:58


    On this episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with Farm Futures Grain Market Analyst Jacqueline Holland to find out what's what with marketing. Are women better marketers? Where is the best place to find market updates? How can you make your marketing strategy better than ever? Holland answers these questions and more in today's episode. Register for Farm Futures Business Summit: https://www.farmfuturessummit.com/en/Home.html Read market updates from Farm Futures: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-futures

    The future of on-farm podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 35:48


    Introducing FP Next – the latest offering from theaward-winning team at Farm Progress. Co-hosts Curt Arens and Sarah McNaughtondive into all aspects of the agriculture industry from the field to thefeedlot, and pasture to policy. What was the first type of tractor Curt drove? Do frenchfries or the burger need to be eaten first? What's the earliest these editorshave woken up to cover a story? Find out all these answers and more from Curtand Sarah. Listen in to this episode to find out a little more aboutyour new favorite new co-hosts, their experiences covering agriculture acrossthe country, and what else you can expect to hear from FP Next in 2024. Listen to other FP Next Episodes:https://www.farmprogress.com/podcasts

    Claim FP Next

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel