TopSoil Podcast

Trent is coming at you in episode 12 with his own thoughts on the No-Till on the Plains Conference, and why this whole "no-till" thing is so important.

In episode 11, we present you with our first couple of guests for Season 2! Mitchell is joined with two Washington County, Iowa farmers (once again): Michael Cavin and Michael Vittetoe. The three are venturing back from Wichita, Kansas where they attended the "No-Till on the Plains" conference. They are giving you their feedback on the event, as well as their overall take aways!

Mitchell comes at you in episode 10. He is finishing up the discussion on 60 inch corn, as well as quantifying sustainability, reducing our carbon footprint and looking toward your end goal. If you aren't starting now, then you're going to get left behind! 

Trent comes back at you in episode 9 to continue with the topic of 60 inch corn. He discusses how, like most things, it is a learning process and there will be hiccups, but we must focus on the end goal of profitablity. 

Mitchell comes back to you for episode 8 of The TopSoil Podcast discussing his take on 60 inch corn rows and how his senior year (of college) project really dug deeper into this. 

Trent and Mitchell are back together again for Episode 7! They're discussing the uprising in biologicals and biological seed treatments, and using biologicals to become more sustainable.

Trent comes at you in episode 6 discussing the topics of sustainability and conservation. Where is our food coming from? We need to do a better job answering that question, as farmers. 

In the last episode, Trent asks Mitchell a question regarding boron and sulfur in our soils. In episode 5, Mitchell discusses soil testing and why 99% of the soil tests he's seeing are showing low boron and sulfur. 

In episode 4, Trent comes back to answer Mitchell's question regarding direct marketing, but adds a little bit of a twist. Listen up to learn how to do things differently, and how you can utilize social media to do so. 

In episode 3, Mitchell gives his thoughts in response to Trent's question regarding implementing cover crops and what are we learning from doing this, and how can we do things better? 

In episode 2, Trent tackles the question of how you can change your mindset about cover crops when harvest is over and it's time to start planting them, and figuring out what your overall goal is. 

Mitchell and Trent are back at it with Season 2 of The TopSoil Podcast! In episode 1 Mitchell addresses a conversation had with Trent about getting soil test results back and what exactly you can do to utilize them to better your operation.

In episode 32 of The Top Soil podcast, Mitchell and Trent get you caught up on what has been going on, as well as the big debate on cover crop vs. no cover crop.

In Episode 31, Mitch and Trent discuss what projects they have been working on including inner seeding cover crops. #plant18 #covercrops #soilhealth #innerseeding 

In episode 30, Mitch and Trent discuss early yellowing of corn, the difference between C:N problems and root developments. #plant18 #soilhealth #covercrops

Its been a busy month for Stout Seeds and Continuum Ag.  Trent and Mitchell give an update about planting and what they've been working on for the past month!

Little rant today about quantifying soil health.  For a farmer, the principles are simple.  Quantifying soil health has to be cost effective, quick, and directly implementable.  We are working on making that happen!

Busy times in SE Iowa!  Planting, spraying, soil sampling, and putting in plots!  Here is an update to keep everyone in the loop!

#Plant18 all started at once in Washington County, Iowa.  Mitchell rides along with Brian Hora and they discuss cover crops, planting, and nitrogen.  We hope you like this first episode of TopSoil Cab Chats!

Mitch and Trent tackle #covercrop pricing, seed rates, interseeding and building diversity.  Also, a discussion on the future of soil sampling...Man vs. Machine.... #SoilNation

Continued talk with Delaney Howell from Ag News Daily / Market to Market!  Find Delaney on the web! Twitter: @agnewsdaily or @delaneyhowell07 https://agnewsdaily.com/  

Conversation with podcast host Delaney Howell from Ag News Daily and Market to Market.  Find Delaney on the web! Twitter: @agnewsdaily or @delaneyhowell07 https://agnewsdaily.com/  

Trent and Mitch talk about the decisions of corn and bean planting in a not ideal spring.

Discussion about direct marketing and importance of soil testing.

Mitch and Trent recap the weeks discussions they had with John Greiner. Also discussed: How midwestern weather is effecting planting dates.

Mitchell and Trent continue the conversation with John from Kats Grain on proposed Chinese Tariffs. 

John Greiner from Kats Grain sits down with Mitchell and Trent to discuss markets, selling futures and how Chinese tariffs will impact United States agriculture.

Mitchell and Trent discuss new Chinese tariffs and how it will affect agriculture.

Mitch and Trent sum up a big week and highlight a few things that stood out.  Also, discuss what is ahead next week.

Michael Cavin from DMZ Inc. in Ainsworth, Iowa and Michael Vittetoe from Long Creek Pastures join for a conversation surrounding #covercrops #soilhealth #interseeding #sustainability #cattle. 

Michael continues his conversation and gives rules of thumb surrounding #interseeding #covercrops when it comes to species and chemical programs.  Also, talks about what is in the future for his enterprises.

First of two in a intercropping series highlighting Washington, IA farmer Michael Vittetoe.  #SoilNation #SoilHealth #Farming #No-Till #RootsNotIron

Mitch and Trent discuss cover crop considerations and the week ahead!  #CoverCrops #SoilNation

Mitch and Trent offer some clarity to the discussion surrounding premium markets, a new sustainably sourced standard, and other topics discussed this week.  Also, give a brief outlook of what is to come.  #soilnation

Mitchell (@ContinuumAgLLC) and Trent (@SeedJunky) are joined again by Ryan (@ContinuumAgRyan) to discuss the sustainably sourced market.  Cover crops are a major piece of the current sustainable or regenerative ag conversation.  Going forward, can farmers look at the economics around cover crops the same?  Listen as the guys discuss the impact cover crops have on economics, and what we can do on our farms. 

Sustainably sourced is a market that continues to gain traction.  Farmers can go with the flow or they can take the concepts and deploy them on their operations, starting now.  Mitchell (@ContinuumAgLLC) and Trent (@SeedJunky) are joined by Ryan (@ContinuumAgRyan), as the conversation about Sustainable Ag continues.

The conversation continues about building a market for "Sustainably Sourced."  As farmers, we need to focus on our operations and improve to fill a consumer demand.  Mitchell and Trent explain the connections between the soil, crops, animals, and humans in this forward thinking episode!

A huge upcoming topic is the building "Sustainably Sourced" market. As farmers, we can improve our soils and our farming practices to get ready for the market to come.  Learn about what you can do on your farm.

Mitch and Trent rundown a couple "grab bag" items about the outlook in agriculture.

Mitchell and Trent provide listener feedback and discuss a recent cover crop study report.  We have the first question of the day: Ryan needs a nickname.  Looking for your comments and feedback so we can give Ryan a nickname.

Trent and Mitchell discuss the happenings at spring conferences.  Lots of talk about soil health and optimizing nutrients.  Discussion on ag tech and the tools to come!

Trent and Mitchell discuss cover crop impact on early crop development.  Which impacts crop health more: allelopathy or C:N ratio?

Episode 1 of the TopSoil Podcast.  Mitchell and Trent talk about soil health and preparing for planting this season.