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Trisha Jackson, Ph.D. is the Director of Regenerative Agriculture for PraireFood™. She hails from central Kansas, where she learned to value prairies and rural communities. Her educational and personal adventures took her around the world, where she admired diverse cultures, foods, landscapes, and agriculture. Through her graduate studies in soil science, environmental studies, and climatology, she came to understand how regenerative agricultural practices build healthy soil to create truly resilient communities brimming with nutrient-dense food, clean water, and plentiful wildlife. With these values in mind, she was pleased to join the PrairieFood team to help ensure that rich, fertile soil is the number one crop.

Dr. Silva is an Associate Professor in the Plant Pathology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Her research and extension program focuses on sustainable and organic cropping systems, including cover crops and cover crop-based no-till production, variety selection in organic environments, and the impact of organic management on soil biological and physical properties. Erin has launched a comprehensive organic grain training program for farmers in the upper Midwest, “OGRAIN”. Erin works closely with organic farmers and industry members both in Wisconsin and throught the upper Midwest and serves on the Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council.   Organic Grain Resource and Information Network Website: https://ograin.cals.wisc.edu/  

Rick Clark is a 5th generation farmer from Williamsport, IN. The main goal on the farm is to build soil health and achieve balance with Mother Nature. Rick has developed and constantly improves a systematic approach to regenerative farming. The farm strives to be a low cost input producer, while maintaining an increase in yield year over year. The farm is 100% NGMO, 100% no till, and 100% cover crop. Rick is currently transitioning the 7000 acre farm to organic. He is most proud of developing a system of organic farming that uses no tillage. He will suppress weeds with cover crops. Rick cares deeply about human health as well, that is one of the main drivers behind the organic no till style of farming. Rick is building a system that will be viable and sustainable for generations to come. A few years ago, Rick describes, the farm went through a major rain event. “We had a one-inch rain event on the farm right after we had freshly tilled some soil,” recalls Rick. “I could not believe how far that soil had moved in the ditch and was ready to leave the farm. That was enough.” What started as a desire to solve for discrete challenges on the farm—increasing soil resiliency in response to an eroding rain event—has transformed into a systematic dedication to building soil health across the operation. Farming Green, as Rick calls it, now encompasses a suite of conservation practices including planting cash crops directly into cover crops, no-till practices, rotational grazing livestock, and reducing inputs and energy use on the operation.

Welcome back to Soil Solutions with Jessica Gnad. This episode features Monte Bottens, a fifth-generation Illinois farmer who owns and operates Bottens Family Farm, Grateful Graze, is the Founder and CEO of Ag Solutions Network Inc., and host of the AgEmerge Podcast. Monte shares what regenerative ag means to him and how producers can get started with it themselves, focusing on what consumers actually want, and how his operation Grateful Graze is using soil health principles. Monte Bottens is a business owner, entrepreneur, and thought leader who has deep roots in agriculture. Raised as a fifth-generation, northwestern Illinois farmer, Monte is a business owner, entrepreneur and thought leader. Monte began his farming career with two bred sows given to him by his grandmother. Thanks to great guidance from his dad and equipment-sharing startup assistance, today he's the owner of Bottens Family Farm (BFF).  The farm utilizes the latest agricultural innovations in precision farming technology and crop management systems while putting into practice advanced regenerative ag principles. BFF produces a diversity of crops and grass-fed livestock. which are sold direct to consumers under the Grateful Graze label. He is the Founder, President and CEO of Ag Solutions Network, Inc. (ASN) headquartered in Moline, Illinois, where he leads the development and distribution of the POWER2GRO crop production system. ASN utilizes the latest technological advancements and highest-quality ingredients to enable farmers to build soil health and soil wealth. Monte is also the host of ASN's podcast, AgEmerge where featured guests discuss new ideas, grower insights, research and emerging technology. Monte is the Founder and Partner of California Ag Solutions, Inc. (CAS) in Madera, CA. The CAS team serves farmers of the Central Valley by helping them adopt reduced tillage techniques combined with improved water and nutrient efficiency using ASN's POWER2GRO system on a wide variety of crops. Monte has a love for the agricultural diversity in California. He serves on the leadership team of Conservation Agriculture Systems Innovation (CASI) center that develops integrated reduced tillage and irrigation techniques in California and globally. His excitement for ag tech and continuous process improvement also led him to get involved with the UC Davis Entrepreneurship Program and the Sacramento Angels. He has a desire to teach others and make region specific practices applicable for all different crops, soil types, and climates throughout the US. He has presented at many conferences and universities sharing his passion for soil health and agriculture innovation.Monte is a graduate of Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. He and his wife Robyn live in Sherrard, Illinois, close to family and the family farm.

Welcome back to Soil Solutions with Jessica Gnad.  This is the third of three episodes highlighting the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture's Division of Conservation. Chad Basinger is a KDA Divison of Conservation representative for the Central Kansas region. In this episode, Chad shares how he got started farming and developed interest in soil health practices, the unique challenges farmers face in central Kansas, how the Conservation District helps educate farmers and producers on soil health and regenerative practices, and more.  Chad Basinger is a farmer and rancher from Pretty Prairie, Kansas. He has worked with the Conservation District, NRCS and the Cheney Lake Watershed on multiple projects over the years to make conservation improvements. Basinger is a consistent voice for sustainable agriculture, whether supporting programs and good land stewardship locally or traveling to Washington D.C. to advocate to our lawmakers.  Alongside his wife, Cassondra, he owns Basinger Land & Cattle.  They grow wheat, soybeans and grain sorghum and manage a cow-calf herd and background and finish calves. Basinger and his wife have 4 children and are actively involved in their community and  their church.  Chad Basinger has served on the Reno County Conservation District board since 2019 and is currently the cice-chairperson of the board.  He has served on the Reno County Farm Bureau Board for 9 years, the Reno County Cattleman's Board of Directors for 3 years and the Garden Plain Farmer's Cooperative for 6 years, including a tenure as board president.

Welcome back to Soil Solutions with Jessica Gnad.  This is the second of three episodes highlighting the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture's Division of Conservation. MIchael Thompson is a KDA Divison of Conservation representative for the Western Kansas region. In this episode, Michael shares his thoughts on why and how we can better manage our soil, mitigating erosion and declining water, the unique challenges farmers face in western Kansas, and more. Michael farms in partnership as Thompson Farm and Ranch LLC with his brother Brian and father Richard. The operation is located in Northeast Norton County near Almena, KS.  They grow corn, soybeans, and wheat.  They also manage a cow/calf beef herd that rotationally grazes on native range and diverse cover crops grown on farmland when there is not a cash grain crop growing.  The operation is 100 percent no-till with a focus on increasing biology, soil cover, water holding capacity, and carbon levels of the soils they manage.   The last several years Thompson Farm & Ranch has been below their normal precipitation but still has been able to produce good yields in grain crops while providing enough forage for the cattle herd. The change in land management on Thompson Farm & Ranch has made a difference in surviving the years of less than normal rainfall. He is a board member for Kansas Soil Health Alliance as well as No-Till on the Plains. 

Welcome back to Soil Solutions with Jessica Gnad.  This is the first of three episodes highlighting the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture's Division of Conservation. Rod Vorhees and Daryl Donohue are KDA Divison of Conservation representatives for the Eastern and Southeastern regions of the state of Kansas. In this episode, they share their thoughts on the importance soil conservation and conservation partnerships, and the unique needs and challenges for soil health and conservation in their part of the state.  For nearly three decades, awareness of soil health and of implementing conservation practices to encourage healthier soil have been promoted at both the local and the state level by Rod Vorhees.  Vorhees is the chairman of the Wilson County Conservation District, and he serves as the chairman of the Kansas Department of Agriculture's State Conservation Commission (SCC). He has provided leadership, and first-hand knowledge of working on the land, during sessions with soil carbon organization representatives and through contact with soil health organizations at forage plots and land health monitoring locations.  Rod Vorhees' family's ranching operation, Lazy VJ Farms, located near Coyville, was recognized with the 2017 Kansas Leopold Conservation Award.   A native of Fredonia, Kansas, Daryl Donohue serves as treasurer of the Wilson County Conservation District Board of Supervisors.  He serves as Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) Area V Director.  Donohue is a rancher in northern Wilson County, Kansas, and he has been utilizing growing season burns, or “summer” burns, as a management practice for about many years.  He actively promotes the use of prescribed burning to prevent cedar tree encroachment and to assist landowners and producers in recovering land invaded by cedar trees and, while doing so, encouraging native grasses and forbs to repopulate and thrive.

Macauley Kincaid joins us on the Soil Solutions podcast to discuss how focusing on the pricinciples of soil health is vital for your operation, how integrating livestock helps produce healthier soil, the importance of self-education, how soil health impacts life beyond farming, and more.  This episode is jam-packed with tons of great knowledge and info you certainly don't want to miss! 

Today Christie Apple joins us on Soil Solutions to discuss the importance of soil health and regenerative ag education, how your decisions impact your operation's soil, and her thoughts about water infiltration, cover crops, and crop diversity. Christie Apple, also known as 'CropScout Christie' on social media platforms, has been serving the agricultural community for the past 13 years. Leaning deeply on her customer service and communication skills, she's built her reputation as being an ag sales powerhouse with a heart to educate and engage folks both inside and outside of the agricultural universe.    Although in her formative years, she predominantly worked with a traditional row crop region, she has widely expanded her consultative role into vineyards, orchards, hemp, and numerous other specialty crop scenarios. Having a particular interest in soil health since day 1 in the industry, Christie has expanded her agronomic expertise and coaching to farms as they set out on their journey to transition their farming operations to regenerative or organic practices.    She's been engaging the public via social media for years sharing her adventures, and agronomy tid bits in the hopes of inspiring, educating and bringing light to other ways to farm. The past few years, she has also begun coaching and mentoring blossoming agronomists along their way to success, uncovering areas of professional development and emotional support for women looking to build a fulfilling career in ag.   Through her social media engagement, and mentoring, Christie has made it her mission to leverage her reach to encourage women to not just enter ag field, but to stay!

Welcome back to Soil Solutions with Jessica Gnad. Today's episode features Gail Fuller.  Gail shares his experience with using cover crops and soil health practices over the years. He shares the importance of the process of learning (and unlearning) farming practices that promote healthy soil, putting soil health ideas into practice, and educating others on the importance and value of healthy soil as well as the significant impact it has on the world. Gail has been experimenting with no-till since the mid-1980's and has been 100% since 1995. The further he gets into his journey, the more regenerating soil health has become his main focus. “The nation that destroys its soil, destroys itself” (FDR) is one of his favorite quotes and one he lives by! Gail thinks the way to grow soil is through biodiversity. He believes diversity, both above and below ground, are key to growing healthy soil. Besides annual cover crops he uses companion crops and perennial cover crops.  When it comes to livestock, again, diversity is key. He uses cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens and ducks to graze his covers utilizing intensive rotational or “mob” grazing. “The key to no-till is cover, and the key to covers is livestock.”  When Gail started looking into what it would mean for his family farm to be ecologically regenerative, he found himself learning the science behind soil life, photosynthesis, and the carbon, mineral and water cycles. He also started finding direct correlations between the health of the soil and his own health. His exploration led him to organize an annual "Field School" that draws speakers and guests from around the world to share the latest knowledge on regenerative agricultural practices.  For Gail, Regenerative Agriculture is not just regenerating soil, but the (re)growing of communities. This includes human, wildlife, and microbial communities. Helping to make them stronger and more resilient.

In this episode of the Soil Solutions Podcast, Nicole Masters joins us to discuss using agroecology to find out what your soil needs to restore resilience and profitability with your operation. Nicole is an agro-ecologist, educator and systems thinker with nearly 20 years' extensive practical and theoretical experience in regenerative land practices.  She has been communicating these methods throughout Australasia since 2003 and North America (2013); helping to inspire and guide producers into new and innovative ways to produce food. Nicole has a large commitment to finding win-win solutions for both the wellbeing of landscapes and landmanagers. As a seasoned soils coach, she has a proven record in supporting producers in meeting their goals. With over 1.2 million acres under her programs, Nicole excels at identifying and solving challenges through proactive management. Her passion for fostering the growth of these farming practices calls upon diverse skills in facilitation, conflict resolution, an understanding of behavioral change and science communication. With soil as a major driver for ecosystem health, Nicole has worked closely with diverse production sectors from; dairy, sheep & beef, viticulture, compost, nurseries, market gardens, racing studs, lifestyle blocks to large-scale cropping. Working with such diverse clients has fostered a broad knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing different production systems. Nicole has devised and delivered educational programs for a wide range of organizations; consultants, businesses, landcare and extension services.

Welcome back to Soil Solutions with Jessica Gnad.  This episode features Mitchell Hora, a 7th generation farmer and entrepreneur from southeast Iowa.  In 2015, while studying Agronomy and Ag Systems Technology at Iowa State, Mitchell launched Continuum Ag, which now houses the largest private soil health dataset and has amassed a footprint of over 40 states and 16 countries.  The Hora's implement a wide array of conservation practices including diverse cover crops, relay cropping, diverse cropping systems, no-till, and conduct a wide array of data-driven trials.  For their efforts, Mitchell and his father, Brian, have been named to the "Soil Health Champions" list from the National Association of Conservation Districts.  Mitchell has been named to the Forbes Under 30 List, the AgGrad 30 Under 30 list, and was voted the "Rising Star" by his peers in the Amplify Network at Brookside Labs.  From the beginning, Mitchell has focused on helping farmers to improve their holistic management system, focusing on both soil and economic resiliency. His life mission is to be a catalyst for regenerative relationships and a shepherd for God's creation. To further the sustainable ag effort, Mitchell co-hosts a conservation-focused podcast, Field Work, which is produced by American Public Media.  The podcast has reached over 1,000,000 downloads in its first three seasons on the air.  

Welcome to the first episode of Soil Solutions with Jessica Gnad! Dr. Jerry Hatfield joins us to discuss the increasing importance of soil health. Dr. Hatfield is the retired Director of the USDA-ARS National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment in Ames, Iowa. His focus has been on the evaluation of farming systems and their response to water and nitrogen interactions across soils and remote sensing methods to quantify field variation. Subscribe to the podcast and learn more about Soil Health U at www.soilhealthu.net This podcast is produced by High Plains Journal, in partnership with Great Plains Regeneration.

In this episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss Soil Health U, the HPJ Talk hiatus, and stories from the 1/25 print edition.  Amy Seiger, our 2021 Soil Health U Regenerative Woman of the Year award winner, discusses her path to becoming a soil health champion. Jimmy Emmons, regional coordinator for the Southern Plains FPAC, 3rd generation farmer/rancher, and regenerative agriculture expert, discusses his Soil Health U presentation 'The State of the State of Soil Health.' All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss President Biden's inauguration, the way Hollywood portrays farmers, and other stories from the 1/18 print edition of High Plains Journal. Dr. Kris Nichols joins us to talk about regenerating soil for healthy crops. Dr. Nichols is the founder of Kris Systems, Research Director at MyLand Company LLC, and one of our Soil Health U 2021 keynote speakers! #RideWithUs Register for Soil Health U 2021: www.soilhealthu.net

In this week’s episode Jenni and Kylene discuss American Farm Bureau Federation’s event going online, K-State Rodeo Cancellation, and the 2nd Impeachment of President Trump. Steve Mercer, VP of Communications at U.S. Wheat Associates chats with us about the new documentary film “Wholesome” that debuted online this week.  All that and markets too! #RideWithUs   Watch the Wholesome film here: www.bit.ly/WholesomePremiere Register for HPJ’s Soil Health U Virtual Event: www.soilhealthu.net

In this video, Jenni and Kylene discuss New Years, the incident at the US Capitol on January 6th, and stories from the 1/4/21 print edition of High Plains Journal. Dr. R.C. Trotter, MD joins us to discuss Covid-19, the vaccine, and its distribution. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

This week, Jenni and Kylene reflect on the past year at High Plains Journal. They share the top things that will long be remembered from 2020. All that and markets too!  From all of us here at High Plains Journal, have a safe and Happy New Year! We'll see you on the trail! #RideWithUs Remember: 25% of all subscriptions through 12/31/20 will be donated to 4-H to create #OpportunityForAll. Sign up or gift a subscription by visiting www.HPJSubscribe.com today.

In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss viewing the great planetary conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn this year - a 'double planet' phenomenon being referred to as The Christmas Star. From all of us here at High Plains Journal, have a wonderful holiday season. We'll see you on the trail! #RideWithUs Remember: 25% of all subscriptions through 12/31/20 will be donated to 4-H to create #OpportunityForAll. Sign up or gift a subscription by visiting www.HPJSubscribe.com today.

In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss snow, Christmas shopping, and stories you may have missed in the December 14th print edition. Soil Heath U Content Coordinator, Jessica Gnad, shares details about the upcoming Soil Health U virtual event taking place in January. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs 25% of all subscriptions through 12/31/20 will be donated to 4-H to create #OpportunityForAll - Visit www.HPJSubscribe.com today. Register for the Soil Health U virtual event at: www.soilhealthu.net 

In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss the National Finals Rodeo being held in Arlington, Texas this year, as well as ugly Christmas masks, and stories from the December 7th print edition of the High Plains Journal.  Chisum Grund and Trace Mulligan share their involvement with 4-H and livestock judging.  All that and markets too! #RideWithUs 25% of all subscriptions through 12/31/20 will be donated to 4-H to create #OpportunityForAll - Visit www.HPJSubscribe.com today.

In this week's episode, you'll hear the second half of Jenni and Kylene's interview with Hodgeman County Economic Development Director Lea Ann Seiler, and Melissa Clark, a mother and paraprofessional in the McPherson County school district.  They discuss how the childcare gap in rural communities hits families hard. #RideWithUs 25% of all subscriptions through 12/31/20 will be donated to 4-H to create #OpportunityForAll - Visit www.HPJSubscribe.com today.

In this week's episode, you'll hear Part 1 of Jenni and Kylene's interview with Hodgeman County Economic Development Director Lea Ann Seiler, and Melissa Clark, a mother and paraprofessional in the McPherson County school district.  They discuss the struggle to find quality childcare that is affordable and available in rural Kansas. #RideWithUs 25% of all subscriptions through 12/31/20 will be donated to 4-H to create #OpportunityForAll - Visit www.HPJSubscribe.com today.

In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss fraudulent unemployment claims, things you don't say around your grandma, and results from the Livestock Publications Council's annual competition.  HPJ Editor Dave Bergmeier shares how the close election race affects the ag industry.  All that and markets too! #RideWithUs 25% of all subscriptions through 12/31/20 will be donated to 4-H to create #OpportunityForAll - Visit www.HPJSubscribe.com today.

In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss Veterans Day, Thanksgiving plans, soil health, and more.  We have an interview with Kansas Senator Jerry Moran attending the Veterans Day Parade in Bucklin, Kansas, and Kylene speaks with professional barrel racer Emily Miller-Biesel. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs  25% of all subscriptions through 12/31/20 will be donated to 4-H to create #OpportunityForAll - Visit www.HPJSubscribe.com today.

In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss Halloween, virtual cattle-buying, the EPA and dicamba, and more.  Robert Herrington shares how PrairieFood rethinks biomass recycling, and how it benefits farmers, crops, and the environment.  All that and markets too! #RideWithUs 25% of all subscriptions through 12/31/20 will be donated to 4-H to create #OpportunityForAll - Visit www.HPJSubscribe.com today.

In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss the end of National 4-H month, upcoming elections, and more. Soil Health U Content Coordinator Jessica Gnad speaks with Rick Clark about regenerative agriculture. Tanner Antonick and Zach Elder from Alta Seeds share about the upcoming Sorghum Frontiers Virtual Field Day. #RideWithUs Thanks to our sponsor Alta Seeds!

Jenni and Kylene discuss national 4-H month, leveraging combine technology, how OpenET is transforming water management, and more.  Erica Irlbeck shares her experience as the volunteer leader of the new Hub City 4-H Club in Lubbock, Texas. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs Sponsored by Alta Seeds

Jenni and Kylene talk with Kansas state 4-H volunteers about how the program was able to pivot to virtual judging of the static projects for the 2020 Kansas State Fair because of COVID-19. We also have commentary, markets and more. #RideWithUs

Jenni and Kylene discuss National 4-H Month, community service projects through 4-H work, as well as their past experiences and involvement in 4-H. Michelle Beran, the 4-H Youth Development Agent for the Cottonwood Extension District in Kansas, shares about her 4-H district in Barton County, Kansas, the projects the youth have been involved in, and how they have navigated 2020’s unprecedented challenges. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs Thanks to our sponsor Alta Seeds!

In this episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss the weekend’s events; with Kylene’s husband winning the Kansas Pro Rodeo ranch bronc riding year-end buckle and Jenni taking in an area craft show with her fella. They also chat 4-H record book advancements and national 4-H month in October. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs Thanks to our sponsors, Alta Seeds!

In this episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Kylene talks with Richard Fordyce, Administrator of the Farm Service Agency, about the second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Payments. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs Thanks to our sponsors, Alta Seeds!

In this episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss canceled and rescheduled ag and rodeo events, making a virtual 5k, and more. Belinda Burrier, a Maryland farmer and member of the United Soybean Board shares her thoughts on why farmers should take advantage of the high demand for high oleic soybeans. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, and All Aboard Wheat Harvest

In this episode of HPJ Talk, you'll hear Dr. Tara Rooney Barnhardt's presentation from High Plains Journal's Virtual Cattle U. Dr. Barnhardt discusses Protecting Our Social License to Operate.  View more info about Cattle U, our speakers, and view recorded presentations at www.cattleu.net  Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, and All Aboard Wheat Harvest

In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene prepare for #CattleU Sept. 8-11.  And we have the final words from our All Aboard Wheat Harvest correspondents as they head home from the trail. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, and All Aboard Wheat Harvest

In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss the political conventions, the recent hurricanes hitting the east coast, and more. Martha Mintz of Corral Creek Communications gives us a wheat harvest update from the Palouse area of the Pacific Northwest. You’ll also hear the second half of our Farmer Panel from our Sorghum U Wheat U event this year. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, and All Aboard Wheat Harvest

In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss the USPS changes, the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, and the Iowa derecho.  Lance Lillibridge, a farmer and rancher from Benton County, Iowa, shares the impact of the Iowa derecho windstorm on his corn and soybean operation. Wheat Harvest Correspondent Laura Haffner gives us an update from the field. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, and All Aboard Wheat Harvest

In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss Sorghum U Wheat U, enrolling kids in school, and stories from the August 10th print edition of the High Plains Journal. Wheat Harvest Correspondent, Brian Jones, gives us an update from the field, and you'll hear a bit from our Sorghum U Wheat U Farmer Panel.  All that and markets too! #RideWithUs Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, and All Aboard Wheat Harvest

In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss the 2020 Ag Growth Summit, dairy cows and herd immunity, and more stories from the High Plains Journal. Martin Barbre, Administrator of USDA’s Risk Management Agency, shares USDA’s insurance deadline extensions and interest deferrals to help producers during the Coronavirus pandemic.  Wheat Harvest Correspondent Janel Schemper gives us an update from the field. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, and All Aboard Wheat Harvest Important Links: Alta Seeds: https://www.altaseeds.advantaus.com  All Aboard Harvest: https://www.allaboardharvest.com Cattle U: https://www.cattleu.net  Sorghum U/Wheat U: https://www.hpj.com/suwu

In this week's episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss the journey to find a place for a 4-H pig, using no-till and prescribed burning for soil health, the need for rural broadband access, and more. Wheat Harvest Correspondent Stephanie Cronje of Osowski Ag Service gives us an update from the field. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs  Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, and All Aboard Wheat Harvest Important Links: Alta Seeds: https://www.altaseeds.advantaus.com  All Aboard Harvest: https://www.allaboardharvest.com Cattle U: https://www.cattleu.net  Sorghum U/Wheat U: https://www.hpj.com/suwu

In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss judging at the county fair and the Burger King lemongrass kerfuffle. Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas shares information about the USDA boxed beef and fed cattle price spread investigations. Wheat Harvest Correspondent Laura Haffner gives us an update from the field. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, and All Aboard Wheat Harvest Important Links: Alta Seeds: https://www.altaseeds.advantaus.com  All Aboard Harvest: https://www.allaboardharvest.com Cattle U: https://www.cattleu.net  Sorghum U/Wheat U: https://www.hpj.com/suwu

In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss the changes announced by the Kansas State Fair, Cattle U goes virtual this year, and Wheat Harvest Correspondent Brian Jones gives us an update from the field. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, and All Aboard Wheat Harvest Important Links: Alta Seeds: https://www.altaseeds.advantaus.com  All Aboard Harvest: https://www.allaboardharvest.com Cattle U: https://www.cattleu.net 

In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss July 4th, local food distribution, ethanol’s rough ride through trade wars, the pandemic, and more. All Aboard Wheat Harvest correspondent Janel Schemper gives us an update from the field. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs   Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, and All Aboard Wheat Harvest Important Links: Alta Seeds: https://www.altaseeds.advantaus.com All Aboard Harvest: https://www.allaboardharvest.com Cattle U & Trade Show: https://www.cattleu.net Wheat/Sorghum U: https://hpj.com/suwu

In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss July 4th plans and the Alta Seeds Sorghum Frontiers Virtual Field Day. Brandi Buzzard Frobose shares her experiences as a blogger, influencer, rancher, and NCBA’s Advocate of the Year. Brandi will also be one of our Cattle U speakers in July! All Aboard Wheat Harvest correspondent Lindsey Orgain gives us an update from the field. #RideWithUs Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, All Aboard Wheat Harvest Important Links: Alta Seeds: https://www.altaseeds.advantaus.com All Aboard Harvest: https://www.allaboardharvest.com Cattle U & Trade Show: https://www.cattleu.net Wheat/Sorghum U: https://hpj.com/suwu

In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene interview Advanta Seeds about their new Alta Seeds Non-GMO igrowth sorghum. Also, Laura Haffner, one of our All Aboard Wheat Harvest correspondents, gives us an update about her crew's harvesting experience so far.  All that and markets too! #RideWithUs Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, All Aboard Wheat Harvest Important Links: Alta Seeds: https://www.altaseeds.advantaus.com All Aboard Harvest: https://www.allaboardharvest.com Cattle U & Trade Show: https://www.cattleu.net Wheat/Sorghum U: https://hpj.com/suwu

In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss wheat harvesting, the revoking of dicamba, and more stories from the June 15th print edition of the High Plains Journal. Brian and Glen Jones of Jones Harvesting share their experience running a multi-generational family wheat-harvesting operation. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, All Aboard Wheat Harvest Important Links: Alta Seeds: https://www.altaseeds.advantaus.com All Aboard Harvest: https://www.allaboardharvest.com Cattle U & Trade Show: https://www.cattleu.net Wheat/Sorghum U: https://hpj.com/suwu

In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene are back in the studio! This week is all about the All Aboard Wheat Harvest, and our correspondents answer questions and give us updates about this year's harvest and conditions.  All that and markets too! #RideWithUs Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, All Aboard Wheat Harvest Important Links: Alta Seeds: https://www.altaseeds.advantaus.com All Aboard Harvest: https://www.allaboardharvest.com Cattle U & Trade Show: https://www.cattleu.net Wheat/Sorghum U: https://hpj.com/suwu

In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss this year's upcoming Cattle U & Trade Show, how faith influences thoughts about food, and interview Dr. Miles Theurer (VRCS Research Veterinarian) about herd health for feed yards and stockers. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs Important Links: Alta Seeds Cattle U & Trade Show Wheat/Sorghum U

In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss the reopening of communities, rodeos, and other events, as well as the impact local events have on local communities. They also talk about stories from the May 25th edition of the High Plains Journal, such as efforts being made for feral hog removal, the Bipartisan Policy Center’s virtual Food Summit, and this year’s All Aboard Wheat Harvest. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

In this week's episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss how essential businesses are handling social distancing and sanitary practices, the glimmer of hope for wheat farmers may see in the post-COVID-19 market, and the talks of rodeos and other events being held as the economy reopens. Justin Gilpin, CEO of Kansas Wheat, shares his experience hosting the first-ever virtual Hard Winter Wheat Tour in Kansas. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss their views on how the Coronavirus pandemic may change our perspective on food security, storage, and waste - as well as their thoughts about buying local produce only vs continuing to shop in stores. Aaron Harries, VP of Research and Operations for Kansas Wheat, shares about how the annual Winter Wheat Quality Tour is moving to a virtual experience during the 2020 COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. On the tour, you will get to observe the wheat crop in different parts of the state, as well as learn about the conditions, challenges, and ever-changing dynamics that wheat farmers face. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs P.S. - Don’t miss your chance to join us at CattleU on July 29-30, 2020! Reserve your limited-time, early-bird discount ticket at www.cattleu.net