Podcasts about farming

Rice fields aren't just agricultural landscapes — they're one of the most important waterfowl habitats in North America.In this episode, host Dr. Jerad Henson is joined by Dr. Ryan Askren of Five Oaks Ag Research & Education Center and Patrick Dill, Ducks Unlimited's Manager of Agricultural Programs in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley (MAV), to break down the science, management, and real‑world decisions behind rice agriculture and waterfowl habitat.From energy-rich food resources to water management and farming practices, the group explains why rice fields have become a cornerstone of wintering habitat — and what's at risk as modern agriculture continues to evolve.In this episode, listeners will hear about:The history of rice agriculture and its connection to waterfowlWhy rice fields function as “surrogate wetlands” in the MAVDuck Energy Days explained and why they matterThe massive difference between harvested vs. unharvested rice fieldsHow modern harvesting techniques affect food availabilityResidue management (burning, rolling, disking) and its impact on ducksWhy water depth (2–8 inches) is critical for feeding waterfowlThe importance of invertebrates and diverse food sources in rice fieldsHow infrastructure (levees, impoundments) helps hold water on the landscapeThe role of geese, weather, and timing in food depletionWhy early flooding and late-season water retention matterHow pressure, disturbance, and refuge areas affect duck behaviorThe realities of farming decisions: input costs, markets, and water scarcityEmerging trends in rice production (row rice, AWD irrigation, ratoon crops)Habitat loss risks when rice acres shift to other cropsPractical tips for managing rice fields specifically for waterfowlThis episode connects agriculture and conservation in a way that shows how farm-level decisions directly influence continental duck populations.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.orgSPONSORS:Purina Pro Plan: The official performance dog food of Ducks UnlimitedWhether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights into the world of waterfowl hunting and conservation.Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you're winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.

Colorado hasn't elected a Republican governor in nearly 30 years. Three Republicans on the primary ballot are hoping to change that. Purplish takes a closer look at the field; yesterday, we heard about the two Democrats on the primary ballot. Then, as the average American farmer nears retirement age, there's growing concern about who will take over for them; a new program hopes to inspire and support the next generation. 

Sean and Andrew are sitting down with Purdue's Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti for a conversation about revolutions happening in the people, plants and processes involved in row crop systems.    The crew discusses: ✅ The changing dynamic of agronomy professionals ✅ The ins and outs of nitrogen mineralization in corn and soybeans ✅ What makes successful ag innovations ✅ The transition from traditional agronomy to quantitative agronomy ✅ How NASA is advancing agronomic research ✅ The connections between technology, agronomy and physiology  

Commodities trading has ancient roots including the commodity price index that help hedge for all parties involved in a trade. Our Summer School series kicks off with Kurt Nelson and a course in how commodity futures markets work, why speculators and farmers genuinely need each other, and why the cattle price rally may not peak until 2027 or 2028.

Send us Fan MailAs the Spotlight warms up for the big stage in a couple weeks, we are starting to highlight the anials consigned for the Spotlight Sale.  Before we start talking pedigrees, lets talk about a Spotlight Sale Success story.  Who better than Randy and Mary Adamson who's spotlight sale purchase helped propel their herd to the next level!Marran Dairy Goatswe have merch!leave a review or else!

This episode of "Dirt to Dinner: Digging In" features host Garland West interviewing Nancy Post, a senior adviser at Boston Consulting Group and former Vice President of Technology at John Deere. The discussion centers on how technology — including artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation — is fundamentally transforming the modern food system to meet the challenge of feeding a global population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050.

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Fearless Agent Coach & Founder Bob Loeffler shares his insights on How To Create Urgency When Working With Buyers and how it's making his Fearless Agent Coaching Students rich! Fearless Agent Coaching is the Highest Results Producing Real Estate Sales Training and Coaching Program in the Industry and we can prove it will work for you if it's a good fit! Call us today at 480-385-8810 to see if it may be  good fit for you! Telephone Prospecting for Realtors means Cold Calling, Door knocking, Calling for Sale By Owners, Calling Expired Listings, Calling your Sphere of Influence, Farming, Holding Open Houses, but Fearless Agent Coaching Students di all of these completely differently and get massively better results! Find out how! Listen in each week as Bob gives an overview and explains the big ideas behind making big money as a Fearless Agent! If you are earning less selling real estate than you wish you were, and you're open to the idea of having some help, We are here for you! You will never again be in a money making situation with a Buyer, Seller or Investor and not have the right words! You will be very confident! You will be a Fearless Agent! Call Bob anytime for more information about Fearless Agent Coaching for Agents, Fearless Agent Recruiting Training for Broker/Owners, or hiring Bob as a Speaker for your next Event! Call today 480-385-8810 - or go to https://fearlessagent.com Telephone Prospecting for Realtors means Cold Calling, Door knocking, Calling for Sale By Owners, Calling Expired Listings, Calling your Sphere of Influence, Farming, Holding Open Houses, Spin Selling, but Fearless Agent Coaching Students do all of these completely differently and get massively better results! Find out how! Are You an Owner of a Real Estate Company - need help Recruiting Producing Agents - Call today! 480-385-8810 and go to FearlessAgentRecruiting.com and watch our Recruiting Video Real Estate Coaching training Real estate training real estate coaching real estate speaker real estate coach real estate sales sales training realtor realtor training realtor coach realtor coaching realtor sales coaching realtor recruiting real estate agent real estate broker realtor prospecting real estate prospecting prospecting for listings calling expired listings calling for sale by owners realtor success Best Realtor Coach Best Real Estate Coach Spin SellingSupport the show: https://fearlessagent.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailWe all know that water is precious, and that the soil is important, but do we really know what happens when we take both of them for granted?  We should know our history, because the Dust Bowl occurred less than a century ago.  We might start treating the Ogallala Aquifer like the source that waters 25% of the agricultural production in the entire country, instead of like a drinking fountain in the school cafeteria.  We might also remember that conservation is self-preservation, and not just a hashtag.As the Dust Bowl has shown us, soil and water and the interactions between the two are critical.  Lauren Drum is here today to talk about it.  She works for the Dutchess County Soil & Water Conservation District doing testing, program implementation, and education for the Hudson Valley community.  After all, New York takes its Black Dirt deposits very seriously.  All that lovely, fertile muck took aeons to get there, . Links:https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/united-states-history-primary-source-timeline/great-depression-and-world-war-ii-1929-1945/dust-bowl/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depopulation_of_the_Great_Plainshttps://lacusveris.com/The%20Hi-Line%20and%20the%20Yellowstone%20Trail/The%20Buffalo%20Commons/From%20Dust%20to%20Dust.shtmlhttps://www.cdfa.ca.gov/statistics/https://www.nass.usda.gov/Data_Visualization/Commodity/index.phphttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Dorothea-Langehttps://depts.washington.edu/moving1/dustbowl_migration.shtmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migrant_Motherhttps://www.britannica.com/place/Dust-Bowlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Plainshttps://topostreets.com/top-10-largest-aquifers-in-the-world/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogallala_Aquiferhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Ludlum_bibliographyhttps://grokipedia.com/page/Black_Dirt_RegionSupport the show

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we're joined by Amy McNeil, Executive Director of Tennessee Corn, for a conversation about the future of agriculture, corn production, and the challenges facing farmers today. Amy shares her background growing up in agriculture, how her family's farming roots shaped her career, and what led her to become one of the leading voices representing Tennessee corn growers. We discuss the role of the Tennessee Corn Association and how it works alongside the National Corn Growers Association to advocate for farmers across the state and the country. We also dive into the surprising number of products made from corn, the growing disconnect between consumers and food producers, and why that gap continues to create challenges for modern agriculture. Amy explains how farm organizations are working to educate the public, and tell agriculture's story. The conversation also covers year-round E15, what it means for corn growers, whether expanded ethanol use could create additional demand for corn, and why the issue remains a major topic throughout rural America. Of course, it wouldn't be Talk Dirt To Me without some fun mixed in, so we also discuss our Top 3 Classic Television Shows and see where our picks stack up against yours. If you're interested in corn farming, ethanol, agricultural policy, food production, rural America, or simply want to hear an honest conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing today's farmers, this is an episode you won't want to miss. You can check them out here at:  https://www.tncorn.org/  Go check out Agzaga! It is the ultimate online farm store. American owned and operated. Go check out their site and get what you need. Be sure to use the code TalkDirt20 to get $20 off your order of $50 or more! Visit them at: https://agzaga.com 

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Concerned that their dairy farm was both financially and environmentally unsustainable, the Hogg family decided to return to their organic roots. Sam Hogg led the farm's conversion to permaculture - and increased their profits by a staggering 500%. He talks to Susie Ferguson about how he did it!

In this episode, we're diving into aura farming, destiny swapping, energetic attachment, obsession, projection, and “The Marilyn Monroe Effect.”MAGNETIC AFFIRMATIONS (1HR+): https://21-day-break-up-glow-up-challenge.teachable.com/p/making-mind-magnetic-affirmations-all-eyes-will-be-on-you-793498

This year has been declared the International Year of the Woman Farmer, but farming remains one of the most male-dominated occupations in the nation. Some argue, though, that women were indeed the first agriculturalists, but over the years, institutional and social barriers like fair wages, the design of farm equipment and childcare have limited their contributions. But despite the inequities, a recent American Farmland Trust report shows that the number of women choosing farming as an occupation is expected to increase. On today's show, guest host Racquel Stephen will talk to three local female farmers to dissect these challenges and to answer the question: “What does the future of agriculture look like?” In studio: Stephanie Castle, program manager for Senior Northeast Women for the Land Program, American Farmland Trust Amanda M.S. Grisa, farmer and co-owner of Schenk Homestead Farm Kyli Stevens, co-owner of Fire Creek Farms ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

The cover story of Slow Flowers Journal's spring issue – published in early May — features an editorial-style photoshoot of a wedding at the top of Catamount Mountain in New York's Berkshires. The florals for this beautiful production were designed by Rebekah Mindel of Meadow Wilds, today's guest – and if you haven't seen or […] The post Episode 770: Hudson Valley farmer-florist Rebekah Mindel of Meadow Wilds, on growing and designing weddings with a sense of season and place appeared first on Slow Flowers Podcast with Debra Prinzing.

Send us Fan MailThis week Jon and Danielle are joined by ADGA Youth Rep Miru Kunst to talk about how she finds success raising dairy goats in a more suburban setting and limited acreage.  Mini Midori Farmwe have merch!

Nicola Light drowned at age five on an English beach—and something changed in her permanently. That near-death experience laid dormant for decades while she built an affluent life: a 32-year marriage, a beautiful home, private school for her children. Then came the dark night of the soul. In this conversation, Nicola and Trey go deep on the architecture of consciousness: what the matrix actually is (and how to stop being plugged into it), light language and the Pleiadian transmissions she channels through her body, the difference between surrendering to a higher calling versus giving away your sovereignty, and how many conscious human beings it actually takes to tip the collective timeline.This one doesn't stay in the comfortable zone. Trey pushes back on the “focus on the light” narrative with a Jungian lens, they explore the loosh harvesting theory, and Nicola shares the exact meditation process she uses to push through the third-eye screen into other dimensions.Nicola is the author of The Pleiadian Handbook for Human Ascension. Find her at nicolalight.comSubscribe for weekly conversations at the intersection of consciousness, psychology, and what it means to be fully human.#ConsciousnessAwakening #SpiritualAwakening #NearDeathExperience #LightLanguage #YourSuperiorSelf

The Chesapeake Bay watershed is a national treasure with many small and expansive wonders. Lauren Hines-Acosta is a scientific journalist and staff writer with the Chesapeake Bay Journal's Virginia office. Lauren took a keen interest in science at a young age and was particularly intrigued by physics and astronomy. As a science writer covering Virginia's portion of the Bay watershed, Lauren is able to share through her writing about the small and expansive wonders she discovers in her research.Lauren talks with Jeff, Mary, and Eric how the Chesapeake Bay impacts and engages people and communities on many levels, especially those people who live near and depend on the water. Lauren's inquisitiveness has led to writing recent articles about "forever chemicals", menhaden, solar, and other topics related to the care of soil and the overall health of the Bay.     If you are interested in Lauren's recent articles about declining water levels in Virginia's Potomac River aquifer and "forever chemicals", or Karl Blankenship's Agriculture and the Bay series, please visit the Chesapeake Bay Journal website at https://www.bayjournal.com/Tune in, like, and subscribe anywhere you get your podcasts or 4thesoil.org/podcastAs always, we encourage you to cooperate with other farmers, graziers, and gardeners for peer-to-peer learning. We can all be 4 The Soil, for the future! Here is how with four principles: 1) Keep the soil covered -- Cover crops are our friends;2) Minimize soil disturbance -- Be gentle, take it easy;3) Maximize living roots year-round -- Keep roots growing; and4) Energize with diversity -- Thrive with diversity.If you are interested in art and framing the 4 The Soil posters for your office or home, the 16” by 20” posters are available for purchase and printing as single posters or a set of five posters. Additional, 4 The Soil gear and swag is available for purchase at https://4-the-soil.printify.me/If you have questions about soil and water conservation practices, soil health principles, and starting your journey to restore the life in your soil, call or visit a USDA Service Center, a Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District office, or your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office.  4 the Soil: A Conversation is made possible with funding support from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and The Agua Fund. Other partners include the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; Virginia Cooperative Extension; Virginia State University; Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation; and partners of the Virginia Soil Health Coalition.Disclaimer: Views expressed on this podcast are those of each individual guest.To download a copy of this, or any other show, visit the website 4thesoil.org. Music used during today's program is courtesy of the Flip Charts. All rights reserved. 4 the Soil: A Conversation is produced by On the Farm Radio in collaboration with Virginia Tech. The host and co-hosts are Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt.

El Niño is officially here, and it may be intensifying fast. Eric Hunt updates us on pasture and wheat conditions in Nebraska and beyond from his role at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Walking in the Shadows: Taking Over the Family Farm | Trevor MacLean #farming #farmlife #farmsuccession #farmtransitionplanning  Taking over the family farm is about far more than land, equipment, and financial statements — it's about legacy, identity, pressure, and responsibility. In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Trevor MacLean from MNP to explore the emotional and business realities of transitioning a farm from one generation to the next. Together, they unpack what it really means to be "walking in the shadows" of previous generations while trying to build a future of your own. Trevor shares insights from working with farm families across Canada, discussing the emotional weight many successors carry, common transition mistakes, communication challenges, leadership shifts, and how families can create healthier and more successful succession plans. Whether you're the next generation stepping into leadership or the senior generation preparing for transition, this conversation offers practical wisdom and honest perspective on one of the most important journeys in agriculture. Episode Highlights • What "walking in the shadows" really looks like on family farms • The emotional and financial pressure facing the next generation • Balancing respect for tradition while building your own vision • Common mistakes during leadership transition • Key conversations farm families need to have early • What a healthy farm transition timeline can look like • Managing growth and investment during succession • How senior generations can better support successors • Encouragement for those carrying the weight of the family legacy Timestamps 00:59 – Introduction to the episode and guest Trevor MacLean 3:00 – What "walking in the shadows" means for the next generation 9:11 – Emotional and financial pressures of taking over the family farm 19:30 – Respecting legacy while creating your own vision 27:40 – Common transition and leadership mistakes 38:00 – Important conversations families need to have early 48:20 – What healthy succession timelines look like 55:00 – How senior generations can support successors 1:01:00 – Trevor's advice for the next generation of farm leaders 1:04:55 - Encouragement for those carrying the weight of the family legacy 1:07:00 – Closing thoughts and final takeaways If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe to The Impact Farming Show and share this conversation with someone navigating farm transition or succession planning. These conversations matter — and the more openly we talk about the emotional and business realities of transition, the stronger the future of agriculture becomes. Leave a review, share the episode on social media, and help us continue bringing impactful agriculture conversations to the industry. Thanks for tuning in, Tracy   Show Resources Learn More About MNP Agriculture https://www.mnp.ca/en/industries/agriculture Explore MNP Transition & Succession Planning Resources https://www.mnp.ca/en/industries/agriculture/transitionsmart Previous Episode Featuring Trevor MacLean Overcoming Resistance in Farm Transition Planning https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=583 ===============

Ellen Kamhi, The Natural Nurse, talks with Todd Elliot, a farmer and researcher who brings hands-on experience and historical insight to demonstrate how forgotten traditions behind successful farming can still be used today. In The Cunning Farmer: Agrarian Magical Practices, Mythology and Folklore, he reveals how renewing our relationship with the land through forgotten traditions that draw on ancient folklore, such as land-spirit work to protect crops, heal herds, plant magic and prayer, can rebuild the sacred partnership with the living landscape and increase fertility. toddfarming@gmail.com

Fearless Agent Coach & Founder Bob Loeffler shares his insights on The Fearless Agent Buyer Presentation and how it's Completely Different! Fearless Agent Coaching is the Highest Results Producing Real Estate Sales Training and Coaching Program in the Industry and we can prove it will work for you if it's a good fit! Call us today at 480-385-8810 to see if it may be  good fit for you! Telephone Prospecting for Realtors means Cold Calling, Door knocking, Calling for Sale By Owners, Calling Expired Listings, Calling your Sphere of Influence, Farming, Holding Open Houses, but Fearless Agent Coaching Students di all of these completely differently and get massively better results! Find out how! Listen in each week as Bob gives an overview and explains the big ideas behind making big money as a Fearless Agent! If you are earning less selling real estate than you wish you were, and you're open to the idea of having some help, We are here for you! You will never again be in a money making situation with a Buyer, Seller or Investor and not have the right words! You will be very confident! You will be a Fearless Agent! Call Bob anytime for more information about Fearless Agent Coaching for Agents, Fearless Agent Recruiting Training for Broker/Owners, or hiring Bob as a Speaker for your next Event! Call today 480-385-8810 - or go to https://fearlessagent.com Telephone Prospecting for Realtors means Cold Calling, Door knocking, Calling for Sale By Owners, Calling Expired Listings, Calling your Sphere of Influence, Farming, Holding Open Houses, Spin Selling, but Fearless Agent Coaching Students do all of these completely differently and get massively better results! Find out how! Are You an Owner of a Real Estate Company - need help Recruiting Producing Agents - Call today! 480-385-8810 and go to FearlessAgentRecruiting.com and watch our Recruiting Video Real Estate Coaching training Real estate training real estate coaching real estate speaker real estate coach real estate sales sales training realtor realtor training realtor coach realtor coaching realtor sales coaching realtor recruiting real estate agent real estate broker realtor prospecting real estate prospecting prospecting for listings calling expired listings calling for sale by owners realtor success Best Realtor Coach Best Real Estate Coach Spin SellingSupport the show: https://fearlessagent.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show Notes: Peter Schmidt talks about his senior year during the Iraq War, and how the news on the problem of jobless recovery led him to consider graduate school.  The Journey from Student to Dean Peter studied biomechanics at Cornell, focusing on the mathematics of biological systems and modeling clinical trials in orthopedics. He was admitted into  a fellowship program in New York at an orthopedic  hospital where he worked on total joint replacement.  His career path led him to neuroscience, where he led clinical research and worked for a nonprofit before becoming the vice dean of a medical school. He then moved on to running clinical trials and drug development.  A Focus on Parkinson's Disease Pete shares his interest in Parkinson's disease and explains that Parkinson's affects a tractable part of the brain, the basal ganglia, which is easier to model mathematically. He enjoys thinking about neuronal signaling and the microstructure of the brain, which helps in understanding the macro structure. Pete's PhD work involved modeling bone at the cellular level, and he applies similar thinking to the basal ganglia in Parkinson's disease. Research on Neurodegenerative Diseases Pete discusses the challenges in determining whether a question in neurodegenerative diseases is a question of science or engineering. He explains the historical focus on stem cells and extracellular proteins as solutions for diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Pete emphasizes the need to understand the role of extracellular proteins and the importance of scientific inquiry. He mentions the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of prion diseases and the subsequent focus on characteristic proteins in neurodegenerative diseases, which led to initiatives focused on proteins.  The Brain's Micro and Macro Structures Pete discusses the current focus on extracellular proteins and the challenges in proving their role in diseases like Parkinson's. He mentions the drug Lecanemab for Alzheimer's, which slows the disease but does not reverse it. Pete predicts that future research will focus on intracellular proteins and the need to restore lost cells in the brain. He highlights the importance of understanding the microstructure to inform the macro structure of the brain. The Logistics of Running Clinical Trials Pete explains that success in clinical trials is more about logistics than science, with 90-95% of the work being logistical. He discusses the challenges of recruiting subjects and the importance of working with academic medical centers that have a high volume of patients. Pete emphasizes the need for fast-moving ethics boards and efficient contracting to ensure the success of clinical trials. Incentives for Physicians When asked about the incentives for physicians to participate in clinical trials, Pete explains that most physicians are driven by scientific interest rather than financial incentives. He mentions the importance of academic leaders who can influence the participation of residents and fellows in trials. Pete highlights the passion of physicians in diseases like Huntington's and cystic fibrosis, which drives their engagement in research. The Role of Pharma Companies in Clinical Trials Pete talks about his role at East Carolina University where he oversaw clinical care and research at the medical school. He discusses the changing role of pharma companies in running clinical trials. He explains that many drugs are now discovered in labs, leading to a shift in the need for pharma companies to own their data. Pete mentions the issue of trial fraud, where fake patients are used to inflate data, and the importance of tighter control over trial data. He shares his experience of rescuing a trial from fraudulent data and the challenges of identifying such issues. Life on the Family Farm The conversation turns to Pete's family life, and Pete shares that his youngest child recently went to college, and he inherited a family farm that has been in his wife's family for 200 years. He enjoys working with his hands, doing woodworking, and using a skid steer for various tasks on the farm. Pete describes his role as the farm handyman, fixing things and maintaining the farm equipment. Harvard Reflections Pete mentions taking a quantum mechanics course and a material science class with X-ray interferometry. He highlights the impact of a physics class on fits and tolerances, which taught him about the importance of clearance and interference fits. Pete also shares his experience taking a folklore course with his roommate, which was his only pass/fail course at Harvard.  Pete explains the concept of fits and tolerances in engineering. He discusses the importance of understanding whether a fit needs to be tight or loose and planning accordingly. Pete uses examples from finance to illustrate the principle of having a cushion in budgeting. He emphasizes the need to know the target fit (tight or loose) to optimize engineering and design solutions. This episode on The 92 Report:https://92report.com/podcast/168-peter-schmidt-from-math-to-neuroscience/ Timestamps: 02:40: A focus on Parkinson's Disease  05:10: Challenges in Neurodegenerative Disease Research 09:50: The Role of Extracellular Proteins and Future Directions  17:34: Running Clinical Trials and Logistics  27:58: Incentives for Physicians to Participate in Clinical Trials  32:16: Pharma Companies and Clinical Trial Data  38:53: Personal Life and Farming  42:30: Reflections on Harvard Courses 46:23: Fits and Tolerances in Engineering  Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pnschmidt https://www.instagram.com/pnschmidt  

In this product spotlight episode of The Impact Farming Show, we sit down with Cole Ambrock, Sales & Marketing Manager with KWS Seeds Canada and an Alberta farmer who brings both industry expertise and real-world farming experience to the conversation. Cole shares a firsthand look at his experience growing hybrid rye under extremely dry fall conditions and why he stayed committed to the crop despite a long stretch without moisture. From planting decisions to digging through snow in mid-November to assess emergence, this episode offers valuable insight into the resilience and performance potential of hybrid rye. The conversation explores: • Why Cole chose to plant hybrid rye on his own farm • What conditions looked like during an extended dry fall • Managing uncertainty and maintaining confidence in the crop plan • What he discovered when checking fields under snow cover • Winter survival results and spring crop performance • Lessons for farmers considering hybrid rye in challenging moisture conditions Conversation Timestamps: 0:00 - Why he chose to plant hybrid rye in the first place 0:45 – Cole's journey with KWS Seeds Canada and their family farm 1:28 - Why Cole decided to plant hybrid rye on their farm 3:18 - Seeding into dry fall conditions with little to no moisture 5:25 - Staying confident through uncertainty 8:00 - Digging through snow in mid-November to assess the crop 10:12 - Winter survival and spring performance results & key lessons for farmers considering hybrid rye under challenging conditions This episode provides practical insight for growers looking at crop resilience, fall seeding strategies, and long-term confidence in hybrid rye performance under real prairie conditions. A big thank you to this episode's spotlight partner: KWS Seeds Canada SHOW RESOURCES 1) To learn more about hybrid rye and KWS products, visit: KWS Seeds Canada Hybrid Rye Information 2) KWS WeatherGuard Insurance — KWS Seeds Canada https://www.kws.com/ca/en/hybrid-rye/farmer-programs/weatherguard-insurance/ 3) KWS Canada Spring 2026 Video May 8/2026 Hybrid Rye Update from the Field https://youtu.be/Z537IkOHMlw?si=sBgaAzTudSlvVET6 ================================= Related Searches

This week, Caite and Arlene interview Iowa farmer, Anna Pesek of Over the Moon in rural Delaware County, about what she's “growing”: farrow-to-finish purebred Berkshire hogs, pasture-raised chickens and turkeys, a meat business, alternative supply chains, and a two-year-old. Anna describes scaling from two to 21 sows, finishing about 100 pigs a year with hopes of 200+, raising a couple thousand birds, aggregating meat with other young farmers, and balancing an off-farm remote job. She shares her Massachusetts-to-Iowa path through ag education, policy work, and advocacy organizations, and highlights Practical Farmers of Iowa's Savings Incentives Program and Chop Local's role in building direct-to-consumer meat sales before moving to overthemoonmeat.com. They discuss how parenting changed farm priorities, childcare supported by nearby family, mom guilt and travel for advocacy, and concerns about USDA cuts to land-access training programs, plus a host's uncertainty over a potential high-speed rail route.We're glad you're joining us for another episode of Barnyard Language. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend (or two) and be sure to rate and review us wherever you're listening! If you want to help us keep buying coffee and paying our editor, you can make a monthly pledge on Patreon to help us stay on the air.You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as BarnyardLanguage, and if you'd like to connect with other farming families, you can join our private Barnyard Language Facebook group. We're always in search of future guests for the podcast. If you or someone you know would like to chat with us, get in touch.If you have a something you'd like to Cuss & Discuss, you can submit it here: speakpipe.com/barnyardlanguage or email us at barnyardlanguage@gmail.com.

A small federal grant program aimed at increasing first-time farmer's access to land, training and tools was finding fertile ground in West Virginia. But in March, the Trump administration suddenly terminated it, leaving local partners uncertain about their futures. The post Future Of First-Time Farming Program Uncertain, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

From extreme dryness to unexpected cold snaps, this spring has thrown us some curveballs. But by staying informed and proactive, growers can still optimize their planting outcomes despite the unpredictable weather.In this episode, the Wyffels agronomy team discusses the conclusion of planting season, and the challenges they're seeing in its wake - with a special focus on Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. They offer effective tips and strategies for managing your acres this May.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids GDU CalculatorBetween The Rows® - Replant ConsiderationsBetween The Rows® - Frost and Freeze Damage to CornWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.►  Let's ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids#Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops  #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #planters #plant26 #replant #soilconditions #nitrogen #GDU

*U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addressed TFB members in Washington, D.C. this week.*Texas cotton planting is right-on-track in Texas. *Zoetis receives additional approval for Dectomax to treat New World Screwworm.*Registration is now open for the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course.*Cattle inventories remain very tight.*The U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking for producer input for its June agricultural survey.*USDA has confirmed cases of pseudorabies in Iowa and Texas.

In this episode, Jean-Martin and Chris sit down with Jessica Paige of Adama Farm to discuss her journey from university student to first-generation regenerative farmer and influencer. Jessica explores the importance of "romanticizing" farm life, explaining how finding beauty in the intensive labor makes the work more enjoyable and sustainable, and how sharing this beauty online can inspire new young people to get into farming. She reflects on her formative apprenticeship at Frith Farm, her spiritual awakening through nature, and the empowerment of leading an all-female crew. The conversation covers the practicalities of starting a farm, from land acquisition to navigating the "year two and three" hurdles of infrastructure and irrigation. Ultimately, she highlights how a small-scale farm can become a vibrant community hub through farm-to-table dinners and shared connection to the land. SponsorsDubois Agrinovation:  https://duboisag.com/Growers & Co: https://growers.coTimestamps[01:30] The viral accident: Meet ‘Jessithefarmer' from Adama Farm[02:20] Survival by magic: Why you must romanticize intensive labor[06:05] Rewriting the rules: Inside an intentional, all-female farm crew[11:38] How a university thesis sparked an unexpected spiritual awakening[16:00] From rejection to fate: The last-minute message that changed everything[28:03] Turnkey destiny: Stumbling onto a hidden 73-acre paradise by pure chance[35:12] Scorched fields and high tunnels: Navigating the chaotic trials of season one[01:07:27] Reverse nostalgia and building a community village around the long table[01:19:21] The 5-year vision: Reverse-engineering an event empire on just two acres[01:24:50] Rapid fire Q&A: Books, farm fashion, and why you can't "skip the suck"Links/ResourcesStart Your Market Gardener Journey Here : https://themarketgardener.com/starthere/Market Gardener Institute:  https://themarketgardener.com Masterclass:  https://themarketgardener.com/courses/the-market-gardener-masterclass Newsletter:  https://themarketgardener.com/newsletterBlog:  https://themarketgardener.com/blog Books: https://themarketgardener.com/booksGrowers & Co: https://growers.coHeirloom: https://heirloom.ag/The Old Mill: https://www.espaceoldmill.com/en/Follow UsWebsite: http://themarketgardener.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/marketgardenerinstitute Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarketgardeners Guest Social Media LinksJessica Paige:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessithefarmer Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessithefarmer Website: https://adamafarm.co/ JM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanmartinfortierFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeanmartinfortier

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A newly re-branded company is offering farmers a way to earn extra revenue without selling their crops.

Jodi Logue is a Pacific Northwest flower farmer based in Olalla, Washington. As owner of Moss and Madder Farm, Jodi believes in the power of community-building. She is known for bringing flower farmers together from across the Kitsap Peninsula, from Bremerton to Tacoma and points between. Listeners met Jodi on the Slow Flowers Podcast in […] The post Episode 769: A Conversation about Local Flower Hubs with Jodi Logue of West Sound Floral Exchange appeared first on Slow Flowers Podcast with Debra Prinzing.

RURAL ROUTE EXPOSES THE HARSH REALITY BEHIND AMERICA'S BEEF INDUSTRY AND FOREIGN LAND OWNERSHIP On this episode of Rural Route, Trent Loos welcomes Jay Truitt from Texas for a powerful conversation about the future of America's beef industry, rendering plants, foreign land ownership, and the growing control of agriculture by massive corporations. The discussion dives deep into the challenges facing smaller producer-owned beef plants and why economies of scale continue to favor the “big four” meat packers. Jay explains the enormous costs tied to processing byproducts like hide and tallow, showing why many independent operations struggle to survive in today's market. The conversation also uncovers the hidden side of the rendering industry, including how collagen and other animal byproducts are used in cosmetics and international markets. Trent and Jay discuss the crushing costs of permits, odor-control systems, and infrastructure requirements that make smaller rendering facilities nearly impossible to build. They also examine how China's influence on agricultural trade and foreign ownership of farmland continues to raise concerns across rural America. Later in the episode, Trent and Jay tackle controversial topics including horse slaughter rumors, marijuana grow operations tied to foreign investment, and new state laws restricting Chinese ownership of agricultural land. With hard-hitting insight and real-world agricultural experience, this episode delivers a serious look at the economic pressures reshaping rural America and the food supply chain.

Grab your coffee and get ready to talk dirt! Heidi and Joel check in on the state of the family farm, taking stock of what's actually happening in farm country right now. From a farm bill that leaves small farmers behind to a family sweet corn operation cutting its crop in half, this episode gets honest about the headwinds facing farm country.In this episode:Why the new farm bill won't do much for small and mid-size family farmersHow the war with Iran sent fertilizer prices through the roof — right when farmers were planning their seasonDavid Harold of Tuxedo Corn Company on why he's raising half the sweet corn he planned to this yearThe labor, trucking, pest, and drought pressures piling up on one Colorado farmWhy farmers who vote against their economic interests may finally face a reckoningWhat hand-harvested, eating-quality sweet corn has to do with everything wrong with our food systemFamily farmers are doing everything right — and still getting squeezed from every direction. David Harold's story of cutting back his beloved Olathe Sweet corn operation isn't just about one farm. It's about a food system that rewards shelf life over quality, scale over care, and corporate agriculture over the family farmers who built rural America.Whether you're a farmer, a food lover, or just someone who wants to understand what's really happening in rural communities, this episode will change the way you think about what's on your plate. Hit play — and maybe go find some good sweet corn while you're at it.Connect with David Harold and Tuxedo Corn Company:Tuxedo Corn CompanyTuxedo Corn Company on FacebookAnd remember: the dish is hottest when the stakes are highest. Don't miss the next Hot Dish — more flavor, less fuss!The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project. To learn more, visit OneCountryProject.org, or find us on Substack (Onecountryproject.substack.com), and on YouTube, Bluesky, and Facebook (@onecountryproject). (00:00) - Introduction to The Hot Dish (00:10) - The State of Farming and the New Farm Bill (02:11) - Political Dynamics in Rural America (05:39) - Challenges Facing Family Farmers (08:04) - Conclusion and Upcoming Guest (08:04) - The State of Farming Today (10:57) - Challenges in Specialty Crop Farming (13:51) - The Importance of Labor in Agriculture

*China should be buying U.S. beef again.  *The latest Texas wheat crop ratings are out.   *High energy prices are helping to boost cotton prices.*Feedlots are making money, but they still need higher fed cattle prices.*Millennials are buying more beef.*There's some good news in the fight against the New World screwworms.  *Data centers are a touchy topic in Texas agriculture.*Preparations continue for the possible arrival of screwworms in Texas.  

Fortitude is very much a necessary part of the toolkit for successful farming. Those at Kimball Ranches- El Hogar know that as well as any.  One of California's most devastating natural disasters, the 2017 Thomas Fire wreaked havoc to their and many other farms in their region. “You could be called crazy for being in partnership with Mother Nature, because as a farmer there are so many things outside of your control,” said Rachael Laenen, Director of Farming and Operations at Kimball Ranches in Ventura County, California. “But it just means  that actually you can really focus on the things that are in your control and do better every day.”This persevering attitude has led to a successful recovery and retooling of their operation, including their crop nutrition.“We were really lucky to come across Redox,” she said. “They have fundamentally changed the way we farm here.”Laenen said Rx Platinum™ has been a crucial part of their young tree establishment program, while Mainstay® Calcium and diKaP have provided major benefits to their older trees. Laenen is the first female chair of the California Avocado Commission's Board of Directors. She and her father, Gordon, carry on the family farming legacy. Find out more about Kimball Ranches- El Hogar, including their retail sales, at https://www.kimballavocados.com.

The age of the farmer has been gradually moving higher, but some are noticing a shift to younger operators.

This podcast features a deep dive into Alaska agriculture, the innovative use of John Deere no-till drills, and the journey of bringing modern farming equipment to remote regions. Guests share insights on farming challenges, logistics, and the future of agriculture in Alaska. key topics Alaska agriculture challenges and opportunities Logistics of transporting large farming equipment to remote regions The role of no-till drills in regenerative farming Building infrastructure and markets in Alaska The future of farming in harsh climates guest name: Clayton Griffith, Devin Marcin, Stefan Alderson   00:00Introduction to the Shark Farmer Podcast 02:54Quality Drills and Their Impact on Agriculture 06:05The Journey to Alaska: Challenges and Opportunities 08:54Efficiency in Farming: The Need for Modern Equipment 12:14Clayton's Transition from Kansas to Alaska 14:52The Logistics of Bringing Equipment to Alaska 17:46The Importance of Community and Education in Agriculture 21:09The Future of Alaskan Agriculture 23:53Personal Stories and Experiences in Farming 26:46Advice for Aspiring Farmers 30:07Conclusion and Future Prospects    resources Quality Drills - https://qualitydrills.com Shoop Parts - https://shoopparts.com John Deere 1890 Air Seeder - https://www.deere.com/en/tractors/air-seeders/1890/  guest links Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClaytonGriffiths Instagram - https://instagram.com/AlaskaAgro LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/DevinMarcin Instagram - https://instagram.com/qualitydrills  

On this week's podcast we talk with Drew Cramer of Ghost House Farm in Michigan about how he more than doubled his greenhouse tomato yields through good management and automation. Automation makes the difference between just controlling the temperature in a greenhouse and controlling the climate. And controlling the climate is what creates a growth-promoting, disease-discouraging greenhouse environment. In this interview we get nerdy to talk about the management practices Drew used and the ways he managed the climate for increasing yields and decreasing disease over time. We talk about how he used pulse irrigation and humidity control together to reduce diseases and seconds. We also discuss the small-scale biomethane digester they're using to turn their greenhouse prunings into fuel. We also focus on how much cucumber grafting has increased their yields, what they're grafting cucumbers to, and so much more in this wide-ranging interview filled with greenhouse tips. Connect With Guest: Website: ghosthouse.farm Instagram: @ghosthouse.farm Podcast Sponsors: Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support: Tilth Soil makes living soils for organic growers. The base for all our mixes is NOP-compliant compost, made from the 4,000 tons of food scraps we divert from landfills each year. And the results speak for themselves. Get excellent germination, strong transplants, and help us turn these resources back into food. Try a free bag and learn more at tilthsoil.com/gfm. Nifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last.  Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure -- usually in a single day.Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more. Farming is hard. Running it shouldn't be. Tend helps you plan your season, map your farm, and track every task from seed to sale. No spreadsheets, no guesswork, just seamless workflows. Tend is the all-in-one farm management platform that brings together planning, field mapping, fulfillment, real-time inventory, sales, labor, traceability, and accounting in one easy platform. Built for small market gardens, CSAs, and large diversified farms. Get started with a free account at Tend.com. No credit card required. If you grow for market, you know performance is everything. That's why so many farmers are turning to Burpee's Farmers Market. Dedicated to professional growers, Burpee is now offering non-GMO seeds in larger quantities – bred and selected for standout flavor, strong yields, and the kind of visual appeal your customers crave. Burpee's been doing this for 150 years, and they're still creating new varieties with growers like you in mind. You can check out the full lineup at Burpee.com/FarmersMarket. There are a lot of farm sales platforms out there, but there's only one that's cooperatively owned by farmers. That's GrownBy — your all-in-one solution to simplify farm sales. GrownBy makes online farm sales easy and affordable; setting up your shop is free, and you only pay when you sell. Join over 900 farms who have already signed up for GrownBy, at grownby.com. For more on veg and flower market farming, subscribe to Growing for Market Magazine!

*The feeder cattle market is red hot.  *USDA is raising the average cotton price for the marketing year.  *Nominations are open for the Texas Environmental Stewardship Award Program. *About 300 Texas farmers and ranchers are in Washington this week. *Record high fed cattle prices are good news for Texas feedlots.   *A new survey shows consumer's meat consumption priorities.  *The rising cost of fertilizer is squeezing the balance sheets of farmers across the U.S.*Screwworms are not in Texas, but we should be on the lookout for them.  

Send us Fan MailToday we handed the mic over to one of this year's ADGA youth representatives to talk about what she had on her mind and she didn't dissapoint.  This week we are joined with Addy Wille to talk about advocacy in the dairy goat industry.  What we're doing well and what we could improve upon.  Listen in as we discuss how Jon's RBF isn't helping the industry.Addy's herdwe have merch!

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Fearless Agent Coach & Founder Bob Loeffler shares his insights on Asking Buyers the Exact Right Questions and how it's making his Fearless Agent Coaching Students rich! Fearless Agent Coaching is the Highest Results Producing Real Estate Sales Training and Coaching Program in the Industry and we can prove it will work for you if it's a good fit! Call us today at 480-385-8810 to see if it may be  good fit for you! Telephone Prospecting for Realtors means Cold Calling, Door knocking, Calling for Sale By Owners, Calling Expired Listings, Calling your Sphere of Influence, Farming, Holding Open Houses, but Fearless Agent Coaching Students di all of these completely differently and get massively better results! Find out how! Listen in each week as Bob gives an overview and explains the big ideas behind making big money as a Fearless Agent! If you are earning less selling real estate than you wish you were, and you're open to the idea of having some help, We are here for you! You will never again be in a money making situation with a Buyer, Seller or Investor and not have the right words! You will be very confident! You will be a Fearless Agent! Call Bob anytime for more information about Fearless Agent Coaching for Agents, Fearless Agent Recruiting Training for Broker/Owners, or hiring Bob as a Speaker for your next Event! Call today 480-385-8810 - or go to https://fearlessagent.com Telephone Prospecting for Realtors means Cold Calling, Door knocking, Calling for Sale By Owners, Calling Expired Listings, Calling your Sphere of Influence, Farming, Holding Open Houses, Spin Selling, but Fearless Agent Coaching Students do all of these completely differently and get massively better results! Find out how! Are You an Owner of a Real Estate Company - need help Recruiting Producing Agents - Call today! 480-385-8810 and go to FearlessAgentRecruiting.com and watch our Recruiting Video Real Estate Coaching training Real estate training real estate coaching real estate speaker real estate coach real estate sales sales training realtor realtor training realtor coach realtor coaching realtor sales coaching realtor recruiting real estate agent real estate broker realtor prospecting real estate prospecting prospecting for listings calling expired listings calling for sale by owners realtor success Best Realtor Coach Best Real Estate Coach Spin SellingSupport the show: https://fearlessagent.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the future of farming and rural life? Adam Rutherford hosts Radio 4's discussion programme which starts the week, asking about the future of food production and the communities that support it. Minette Batters was the first female president of the National Farmers' Union. Born and raised on the family farm that she took over running, she became a committed advocate for the UK farming industry. UK agriculture has faced challenges from Brexit, Covid as well as international conflict and energy crises. Her new book, Harvest, part memoir and manifesto, makes a case for how and why we must rally to support British farming and rural life. Dave Goulson is Professor of Biology at the University of Sussex. Modern, intensive farming systems producing pesticide-laced foods at scale, he says, are bad for us and bad for the planet. He believes that it is time to change the way we produce food today, making the case for sustainable agriculture. In Eat the Planet Well he argues that consumers can lead this change, even where governments fail to act. Melissa Harrison has written columns, nature diaries, a series of novels and non fiction books including All Among the Barley, Rain and At Hawthorn Time, and a book for children. Her latest novel, The Given World, is a portrait of rural society, village life and the English countryside which explores a way of life, exploring social tension and the rhythms of the natural world. Producer: Ruth Watts Assistant Producer: Emily Channon

*Cattle futures trading limits are expanding.  *Hurricane season gets underway soon.   *China is expected to buy $17 billion in agricultural products from the U.S.  *Southeast Texas County Farm Bureaus hosted a Legislative Ag Day last week.  *Cotton and sorghum seem to be the best options to grow in the Texas High Plains this year.  *A few fertilizer plants have been damaged by the conflict in the Middle East.  *Farmers on the Texas Southern Plains need rain to get spring crops in the ground.  *Extracting a horse tooth is not an easy job.  

Learn how Solar Oysters is using innovative technology to transform oyster farming. Discover the benefits of solar energy in aquaculture from industry expert Steve Pattison. In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, the aquaculture industry is evolving to meet modern demands. One innovative solution is Solar Oysters, a company that combines solar energy with oyster farming. In this post, we'll explore insights from Steve Pattison, co-founder of Solar Oysters, about how this technology is changing the game for oyster farmers.   https://www.solaroysters.com/  

This episode is presented by Create A Video – North Carolina legislative leaders are proposing four constitutional amendments, enshrining a right to farming and ofrestry, a right to work, a 3.5% cap on the income tax, and a cap on property tax increases. Plus, the State Bureau of Investigation and the NC Dept. of Transportation want to put cameras at every point of entry into the Tar Heel state. But some local governments are rejecting the idea.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers, hosts Lyndsay and Shannon welcome Lydell Steiner from Tilmor, a family-owned equipment company in Northeast Ohio, to discuss weed control and mechanization in flower farming. They explore different tractor types, cultivation strategies, and planting systems suited for small-scale growers. Lydell highlights Tilmore's innovative equipment, including the Power Ox two-wheel tractor and the electric Super E tractor, designed to make farming more accessible and efficient. The conversation emphasizes the importance of early weed management, standardized planting systems, and ergonomic tools to help flower farmers scale their operations sustainably.Learn more about Tilmor- Website, Instagram and FacebookBe in the know for DirtCon 2027If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to join now.Did you love today's episode?Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Welcome back to Barn Talk! In this episode, we sit down with Jesse Jordan, Vice President of Jordan Farms out of Nashville, Tennessee. Jesse gives us an inside look at the world of dark fired tobacco, grown and cured using the same tried and true methods from 200 years ago. From starting tobacco in greenhouses, nurturing it in the fields, and mastering the delicate art of curing, Jesse walks us through the hands-on journey that every plant takes. But Jesse's story is about more than just tobacco. He's also the owner-operator of a thriving tree service business and shares how he balances entrepreneurship, family farm tradition, and rural life all while being just a half-hour from the heart of Nashville's country music scene. We talk about living the highs and lows of modern agriculture: the realities of equipment breakdowns, labor struggles, shifting markets, and the satisfaction that comes from a hard day's work. There's plenty of laughter, nostalgia, and a few great stories about hunting, barbecuing, and the classic vehicles that make farm life memorable. Whether you're curious about farming, love old trucks, or just want to hear what it's like to build a business from the ground up, this is one episode you won't want to miss! JOIN THE BARN TALK NEWSLETTER & GET LIVE EVENT ACCESS: We're on a mission to get 10,000 subscribers, and once we do, we're hosting a live event at the barn! Sign up to get exclusive access to tickets and details.