Podcasts about farming

Rising salt levels in soil and water are destroying farmland worldwide, with 16.6 million square kilometers now salt-affected — an area roughly the size of South America Saline agriculture offers a powerful solution by using salt-tolerant crops, smart irrigation, and natural soil restoration methods to turn degraded land back into productive farmland Research shows countries like China, India, Pakistan, Argentina, and the U.S. have millions of acres suitable for saline farming, which could help feed hundreds of millions of people without relying on scarce freshwater Techniques such as gypsum treatment, drip irrigation, and phytoremediation — using plants themselves to absorb and redistribute salt — is helping restore soil fertility and protect food supplies These same principles apply beyond farms; by managing salt, adding organic matter, and choosing resilient plants, even home gardeners can help revive soil health and contribute to global food resilience

FULL INTERVIEW: Since founding Halter as a 22-year-old in 2016, Kiwi CEO Craig Piggott has built the company into the darling of the New Zealand agriculture tech sector. . The company's latest funding round valued Halter at more than NZ$1.5 billion. They're expanding their virtual fencing technology rapidly into new markets. . Does New Zealand have the support systems in place to foster more successful startups? Q+A sits down with Piggott in Halter's Auckland office. . Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.

Are you waiting on an inheritance, a government program, or the bank to finally let you farm "for real"? In this episode, Mary Jo shows how that thinking is exactly what's holding you back, and how Nelson Nash warned us about it years ago.

Last time on the Bestow Curse podcast, our heroes continued the fight against Cinnabar and her red mantis minions. Both of them bloodied beyond belief, Cinnabar and Vek stare each other down as the next action taken this combat will end one, if not both of their lives. A single roll separates Vek from permanent death before Cinnabar bleeds out and the cursed campaign continues now!       Website: hideouslaughterpodcast.com Patreon: patreon.com/hideouslaughter Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HideousLaughterPod Discord: https://discord.gg/ruG6hxB Email: bestowcursepodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Instagram: @hideouslaughterpod Reddit: reddit.com/r/HideousLaughter Die Hard Dice Discount Code: Hideous Ambience by Michael Ghelfi https://michaelghelfi.bandcamp.com/  Theme Song: Firemane by Adrian Von Zeigler  

The November 21 edition of the AgNet News Hour closed out the week with a powerful, wide-ranging interview featuring Jason Gianelli, fourth-generation Kern County farmer and Director of Farming for Old River Farming Company and RNG Finucchi. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill called it one of the most honest and energizing conversations of the month, as Gianelli broke down everything from water policy to automation to the future of dairy support crops in California. Gianelli, whose family has farmed in Kern County for five generations, oversees roughly 30,000 acres of corn silage, wheat silage, and feed crops stretching from Bakersfield north to Kings County. He laughed as he recalled the enormous size of his family—both in acreage and height—and the agricultural heritage passed down through generations. “I don't cowboy up,” he joked. “I farmer down.” But the challenges facing today's farmers aren't funny. Gianelli described how quickly the landscape has changed, especially with towns expanding into farmland and new layers of regulation making even basic decisions more complex. “We're still here,” he said, “but California doesn't make it easy.” On water, Gianelli was blunt: farmers pay for 100 percent of their allocation but rarely receive it. Even strong districts aren't getting full deliveries, and SGMA-driven pumping limits are forcing growers to rethink cropping patterns. “You can't conserve your way out of a drought,” he said. “But you can be smart. Automation is going to help us turn valves on and off, monitor leaks, and use every drop wisely.” Gianelli believes ROI—not hype—will determine which technologies survive. Some tools pay for themselves in three years; others take ten and aren't worth it. “Everything is a tool in the toolbox,” he said. “But you still need eyes on the ground. I'll never stop checking fields with a shovel.” He also emphasized the role of dairy innovation, calling California dairies “one of the most efficient systems in the world.” From methane digesters to manure-water recycling, he praised dairies for making sure nothing goes to waste. “We'll use water three or four times before it leaves the ranch,” he said. On regulations and politics, Gianelli didn't hold back. He criticized lawmakers who pass laws without understanding agriculture and voters who read headlines instead of full articles. “If you voted yes on Prop 50, you voted against agriculture,” he said plainly. “People are removed from the farm. They don't know where their food comes from.” Still, Gianelli remains hopeful—not because the system is easy, but because farmers don't quit. “California can be great again,” he said. “Bad policy hurts everyone, but people will wake up. Farming is still the greatest job in the world.” He lit up when talking about bringing his young children into the field. “They drive tractors with me. They learn about insects, seeds, and soil. I want them to love this life the way I do.” Papagni closed the interview by calling Gianelli “one of California's strongest farm voices,” while McGill said what many listeners were thinking: “Farmers are the real environmentalists. They take care of the land like family.”

*Several Texas farmers are affected by a grain company bankruptcy. *Staying profitable remain a challenge for Texas High Plains feedlots.  *Beef exports are critical to keeping cattle prices profitable. *Signup for three USDA disaster assistance programs is now underway.  *Ryegrass is a used by a lot of Texas cattle producers for winter grazing.  *Another foreign cattle disease could be headed our way.  

Send us a textThis Lamb for St Andrew's Day episode brings together three voices at the heart of Scotland's Scotch Lamb story.Tracy Martin talks us through QMS's campaign approach and how raising the profile of Scotch Lamb during November supports farmers and inspires consumers.From the auction ring, Robbie Hamilton shares what the trade looks like at this time of year — and why industry backing matters for both confidence and connection.Finally, shepherdess and Scotch Ambassador Anna McKinnon reflects on her journey, the role of storytelling in modern farming, and why championing Scotch Lamb is more than a job — it's a responsibility.Insight, authenticity, and the spirit of Scotland's national day all in one episode.Here is a link to all episodes of QMS's podcast https://qmscotland.co.uk/news-media/qms-podcast

Send us a textG'day and welcome to episode 69 of the A Place To Call Home PodcastIn this episode, Nathan Cleesby shares his journey from a non-agricultural background to founding Living Water Aquaculture, focusing on red claw farming. He discusses the challenges and opportunities he encountered, the importance of collaboration and research, and his approach to raising capital. Nathan emphasizes the significance of investing in knowledge and building a supportive team to achieve long-term success in the aquaculture industry.In this episode we chat aboutGetting into the Red claw industryThe importance of collaboration.Different approaches to raising capitalThe importance of having a solid team around youInvesting in knowledge and skills is crucial for long-term success.Resources MentionedThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett | No.1 PodcastAquaculture - JCU AustraliaFollow Nathan Cleesby and Living Water Aquaculture

Eric and Sheila Hasselstrom of Winchester Ridge Farms are experimenting with new farming methods to help improve soil, crop quality and their bottom line.

In episode 73 of the In All Things podcast, guest host Dr. Gayle Doornbos, professor of theology at Dordt University, interviews Howard Schaap, professor of English at Dordt and author of forthcoming book, Brooding Upon the Waters: A Memoir of Farming, Fishing, and Failure in America's Lost Landscape. As part of a recent series on the In All Things blog, Doornbos and Schaap discuss disappearing landscapes, rural communities, rich histories, and the unexpected beauty that comes from committing to a place, inviting us to consider how faithful attentiveness deepens our sense of belonging in the places to which we are called.

Randy sits down with Vocalist/Composer Ted Hearne to talk about his new record Farming out now on Death Bomb Arc. GO see Ted perform live this weekend in LA and Chicago. https://tedhearne.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hedtearne/?hl=en https://www.tedhearne.com/#home

In this episode of Barnyard Language, Gemma Hodge from Scotland talks about her life on the farm with her husband George, their children, their livestock, and her transition from a beauty business to dog grooming. Gemma shares her struggles with postnatal anxiety, the challenges of managing a farm and raising children, and the adjustments they've made over time. The episode also touches on broader themes of rural life, farming, and mental health.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 decline in demand for whiskey is being blamed for the closure and suspension of Scottish malting plants - something which farmers fear will also mean a decline in demand for barley. Maltsters process barley so it can be used in distilleries or brewing. Several plants have announced closures and redundancies, but the Maltsters Association of Great Britain says that although it has a been a challenging year, they are positive about the future.The BBC Food and Farming Awards ceremony has taken place, with three strong finalists in the Farming Today and The Archers Farming for the Future category: Grazing Management who manage conservation grazing in Herefordshire; The Free Company, a farm and restaurant on a former dairy farm near Edinburgh; and Hugh Wragham who grows hemp in Northumberland. The winners were brothers Charlie and Angus Buchanan-Smith from The Free Company.All this week we're considering farming across the world, as COP 30 continues. We speak to a first generation farmer who produces organic mushrooms as part of an agroforestry farm business in south Brazil. He says its important for farmers to be at COP to push for financing for agriculture which can combat climate change. New rules on the size of oysters that can be landed on the River Fal in Cornwall have been introduced - part of a bid to protect future stocks of the shellfish. It's the first change in regulation on the size of native oysters dredged from the Fal in a hundred years.Presenter = Charlotte Smith at Producer = Rebecca Rooney

*World wheat supplies are growing. *The La Nina weather pattern is going to stick around in Texas for a while.  *The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo made a $150,000 donation to the State of Texas Agricultural Relief Fund. *The fed cattle market is facing a lot of uncertainty.*Mexico and Canada are preparing for the upcoming review of the U.S. Mexico Canada trade agreement.  *Mergers in the seed and fertilizer business may be contributing to higher prices.  *Cotton harvest is underway on the Texas Rolling Plains.  *Artificial intelligence is being used in veterinary medicine. 

Is it possible to produce enough healthy food to feed the nation whilst also restoring nature? The farmer and best-selling author James Rebanks thinks it is but says there needs to be a radical change to government policy and our entire food system. He explains why he thinks farming subsidies are flawed, the unintended consequences of cheap food, and the delicate balance between food security and environmental stewardship. And from the hills of Cumbria to a remote island in Norway, he also reflects on the lessons he learnt about masculinity whilst writing his latest book, ‘The Place of Tides'. A government spokesperson said: “Farmers are stewards for our nation's land and for our food security. Farming also plays a central role in our mission to kickstart economic growth. “We understand that when farmers run profitable businesses, it's good for the whole economy. “That is why we are backing them through new technology, streamlined regulation and our nature-friendly farming schemes are helping farmers produce food for the nation.” (00:05:34) James explains his rise to farming fame (00:08:49) Why British farming is in crisis (00:16:42) Food production vs nature recovery (00:24:35) Our cheap food system (00:32:27) Supermarkets and food security (00:36:29) Restoring the balance between supermarkets and farmers (00:39:00) How can consumers help British farmers? (00:42:15) What do we do to build a better system? (00:46:00) Farming and politics (00:49:30) What it's like to be a British farmer and James' family history (00:52:43) From the farm to Oxford University (00:57:37) How a visit to a remote island in Norway led to ‘The Place of Tides' (01:05:17) Amol's reflections GET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajan Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by Dave O'Neill. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

For this week's Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses current grazing advice, while the featured farmer is Mike Ahern from Ballyduff, Co. Waterford. Read more from this week's Grass10 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates at:https://bit.ly/Grass10-18thNov25 For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/ The Dairy Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com

On today's show, we discuss how local organizations in Arkansas are implementing unique solutions to support the state's vital farming economy. We also highlight TheatreSquared's upcoming performance of a Christmas staple, provide the latest updates on the Folk School building in downtown Fayetteville and more.

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien, Breifne O'Brien and Cathal O'Shea bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Milk price cuts continue;New bonus for young sheep farmers;National Beef Conference and latest beef prices;Organic Farming Scheme opens for applications;Kerry farm family tormented by sheep thefts;Mercosur deal edges closer despite continued concerns;Agri-Food Regulator issues "call to action" on transparency;Concern over calving gate mechanism issuesDon't forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

NZ Veterinary Association antimicrobial resistance committee chair Dr Annabel Harris tells Bryan how farmers can help combat AMR, and why it is important to ensure the continued efficacy of the antibiotics we rely upon.

Earlier this year, at the first of April, a long-awaited hub for flowers grown in the NY-Connecticut-New Jersey tri-state region opened its doors. Unlike many of the emerging North American hubs selling local flowers, Flower Aggregate is not a collective or a cooperative. It is a privately-owned wholesale florist serving the floral trade with the […] The post Episode 743: Discovering NYC’s new source for locally-grown flowers with Brooklyn's Flower Aggregate co-founder Jessica Balnaves appeared first on Slow Flowers Podcast with Debra Prinzing.

Do you love the dark?  Do you yearn for sunset and the amber glow of a fire with the night growing deeper, more inspiring all around you?  Most of us don't - though our ancestors through all of history have lived by firelight, moonlight, starlight... until the modern era of light at the flick of a switch.  But there's a world out there of sheer, unadulterated magic that is only revealed when we put aside the lights and the phones and the torches and step out into the night  - as this week's guest has done. Leigh Ann Henion is the New York Times bestselling author of Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark and Phenomenal: A Hesitant Adventurer's Search for Wonder in the Natural World. Her writing has appeared in Smithsonian, National Geographic, The Washington Post, Backpacker, The American Scholar, and a variety of other publications. She is a former Alicia Patterson Fellow, and her work has been supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Henion lives in Boone, North Carolina.  Wall Street Journal says of this book. "Lovely…truly inspired…and very clever…An appreciation of nature's nocturnal organisms can help us reset our relationship with the night…That's the gift of Night Magic: It may make you think differently about the night."Leigh Ann's Website https://leighannhenion.com/Night Magic book (UK): https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/night-magic-leigh-ann-henion/7832118

Not every distillery owner has a land speed record to their name, but Ryan Montgomery of Montgomery Distilling does. So Eli talked with him about all things spirits, from the Montana-grown grain that helped power that land speed record, to the world's first bourbon-based amaro. They also discuss the similarities between aquavit and gin; the labor of love known as kirschwasser; and the inspirational effect of Merle Haggard and the Grateful Dead. We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you'd like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Heaven 11Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberMontgomery DistillingLords of DirtSpirits and SpokesTOPICS & TIMES:Farm to Bottle (3:49)Farming & Ranching (5:07)From Home Brewing to Distilling (6:39)Whiskey School & Stills (9:23)Starting a Whiskey Business (12:55)Single Malt & Special Releases (16:06)What Does He Like to Drink (20:43)“Mama Tried” Bourbon (24:12)Aquavit (26:01)Aged Aquavit (33:19)Aging in Montana (37:10)State of Distilling in the US & Montana (49:41)Liquor Licensing (57:30)B'Amaro (1:02:39)Motorcycle Fuel, Lords of Dirt, Spirit in the Spokes (1:09:25)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister PodcastBLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear Giveaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The November 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most insightful tech-focused interviews of the season as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Steven Pistoresi, General Manager of On-Farm Solutions for Semios. What followed was a deep dive into pest control, water management, automation, and how Semios' suite of products is helping growers tackle today's toughest challenges while preparing for tomorrow. Pistoresi, a familiar name to Valley sports fans from his standout baseball days at San Joaquin Memorial and Cal Berkeley, has taken his competitive drive straight into ag innovation. He told listeners that Semios' mission is simple: make farming more predictable, more profitable, and more sustainable using real-time data and smart automation. Semios, which manages over 100 million acres globally across its family of brands, is best known on the West Coast for its mating disruption technology—a pheromone-based system that prevents pests like navel orangeworm, vine mealybug, California red scale, and codling moth from reproducing. “It's exactly what it sounds like,” Pistoresi said with a laugh. “We make it very hard for the pests to find each other. It's sustainable, effective, and it reduces chemical reliance.” Each orchard or vineyard receives one emitter per acre, installed and serviced by Semios' own field team. “Growers don't have to do a thing,” Pistoresi said. “We handle installation, mapping, monitoring, and maintenance. It gives growers peace of mind and removes labor headaches.” Beyond pest control, Semios is now a full-stack on-farm technology company through partnerships with brands like WiseConn, Agworld, Alltrack, and Greenbook. Weather stations, soil moisture probes, irrigation automation, frost control tools, and pest monitoring all feed into the Semios platform, giving growers a complete real-time view of their fields. “You can sit in your truck and run your entire irrigation system from your phone,” Pistoresi said. “We're giving growers the ability to use water more efficiently, reduce labor, and make decisions based on live data instead of guesswork.” Nick and Josh noted how dramatically farming has changed since Pistoresi's grandfather grew mushrooms in the Valley. “You can't farm like grandpa did,” Pistoresi agreed. “There's too much at stake now—water shortages, labor costs, environmental rules. Today's farmer has to be smarter, faster, and more innovative.” What makes Semios stand out, he said, is its people. “Our field team takes pride in their work. Everything we install—every emitter, every sensor—affects a real family farm. We know that.” He encouraged growers curious about cutting costs, improving sustainability, or upgrading their technology to reach out. “We love talking to growers. Even if you're not sure what you need, we'll help you figure it out,” he said. The interview wrapped with Papagni praising the Semios team. “Every time we see them at shows, everyone is smiling. That tells you everything you need to know.” Pistoresi laughed, saying, “We just love what we do. Agriculture is who we are. Helping growers succeed is the whole point.”

From Southland to Marlborough with a few other places in between, Maegen Blom has grown into one of New Zealand's young leaders of industry.

*Cotton harvest is rolling fast through the Texas southern plains and panhandle.*After more than 200 years, the Farmers' Almanac is saying goodbye.*A Texas FFA member earned National Honors at the recent National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. *The U.S. Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is up for review next year, and that was a topic of discussion at the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Fall Conference.*How close is New World Screwworm to the southern US border?*Research and development and tariffs are contributing to higher seed costs.*A CEU program is coming up in Central Texas.*Scour in baby calves is common.

In this powerful and practical episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Sally Murfet, Chief Inspiration Officer at Inspire AG. Sally brings decades of experience working with both family and corporate farms to help them build healthy teams, strengthen leadership, and create environments where people feel seen, valued, and supported. Together, Tracy and Sally dive deep into the human side of agriculture — from communication and engagement to succession planning, mental health, and operational leadership.  Highlights • Why "people are the power of agriculture" • The biggest challenges facing family farming businesses • How team engagement starts with leadership • Practical communication tools farmers can use immediately • The link between human performance and profitability • What strong leadership looks like in a farm setting • Mental health, burnout, and psychological safety in ag • What "psychological safety" really means on a farm • How to approach succession planning with clarity and care • Sally's top piece of advice for building thriving farm teams Episode Breakdown  • Welcome & Introduction Tracy introduces Sally Murfet and the mission behind Inspire AG. • What Inspire AG Does for Australian Agriculture Sally explains the consultancy's focus and why people development is foundational to farm success. • "People Are the Power of Agriculture" Why culture and human performance matter just as much as agronomy and machinery. • Improving Team Engagement on the Farm Practical tips for creating better communication and stronger relationships with teams and spouses/family. • Navigating Family Farming Dynamics The unique challenges of working with family — and how to keep harmony while growing the business. • Human Performance Drives Business Performance How investing in people transforms productivity, decision-making, and overall business health. • What Strong Farm Leadership Looks Like Sally breaks down the habits and traits of effective farm leaders. • Mental Health & Well-Being in Agriculture Current trends, pressure points, and how to build a workplace culture that supports mental health. • Understanding Psychological Safety on the Farm Why people must feel safe to speak up — and how this impacts retention, innovation, and performance. • Succession Planning Through a People & Culture Lens How to prepare the next generation, open difficult conversations, and design a smooth leadership transition. • Sally's One Piece of Advice for Farm Families Sally shares her take-home wisdom on building resilient teams and thriving businesses. • Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Inspire AG Tracy wraps up and shares links for farmers who want to connect with Sally. Whether you're running a family farm, managing a team, or simply wanting a smoother, more productive workplace, this conversation will give you tools, insights, and real-world strategies you can put into practice today. CONNECT WITH US:

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Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting off with the question if the ongoing bird flu will cause any troubles for Thanksgiving dinners across the country. On the topic of the choice of poultry for Thanksgiving, states with the highest rate of turkey production are Minnesota (#1) and North Carolina (#2), there's also a big export business for turkeys which is bringing in billions of dollars to the states' economy. Doug also opines on the importance of farmers, and everything they do. Farmers know how to drive tracts and plant seed, they know how to raise cattle and dairy herds, etc.,  but what else? Farmers are also carpenters, mechanics, veterinarians, sales managers, marketing managers, and so on. If you're a farmer you are resilient, you're intelligent, you're adaptive, you're creative, and you own that right to be proud of being a farmer.  Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

Today on the American Family Farmer, we're proud to bring you a stand-alone feature interview with Dawn Broeder, founder of Farm Fusion Cooking Classes and a lifelong champion of Colorado agriculture.Dawn's story begins on the family farm where she was raised—an environment that not only shaped her work ethic but also gave her a profound respect for the land and the animals in her care. As a young girl, she was responsible for feeding calves, tending their living areas, caring for the chickens, helping with milking, and assisting with daily horse care. She was part of cattle round-ups and participated in the necessary but tough work of maintaining a herd—de-horning, branding, castrating, and everything in between. These early experiences gave her an intimate understanding of what it means to steward animals, manage a farm, and sustain a family through agriculture.While Dawn's roots were in ranch life, she also discovered a deep love for cooking. That passion eventually led her to pursue formal training at Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Boulder, where she earned her culinary certificate and expanded her skillset beyond the ranch kitchen.But like many who grow up connected to the land, Dawn felt the pull to return home. Today, she and her husband have blended their worlds—agriculture and culinary arts—into a truly unique operation: a barn-based teaching kitchen where they host immersive, hands-on cooking classes. Farm Fusion allows guests to experience food at its source, learn how ingredients are grown and raised, and develop the confidence to cook real, wholesome meals. From harvesting ingredients to preparing delicious dishes, students gain a genuine farm-to-table experience rooted in connection, education, and respect for where food comes from.In this conversation, Dawn shares her journey from childhood chores to culinary school to becoming a farm-to-table educator. She explains how Farm Fusion is helping people reconnect with agriculture at a time when many feel disconnected from the origins of their food. And she offers insight into the joy, challenges, and deep fulfillment that come with building a teaching kitchen on a working ranch.Whether you're a farmer, a foodie, or someone who simply appreciates a great back-to-the-land story, Dawn's passion shines through. Her work is a reminder that cooking isn't just a skill—it's a bridge between the earth, the farmer, and the family table.Learn more about Dawn's classes and story at farmfusion.org. Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

It's day three of Climate Week on The Signal. Today on the show we ask what do climate extremes mean for the future of our food? And we speak with local farmers about how they are adapting to climate change and what kind of support is needed. Guests: Aaron Rogers, farm manager O'Brien Farm; Rodney Reid, project lead with N.L. Living Lab; Stephanie Arnold with Climatlantic; Darryl Legge, Legge's Poultry Farm; Tom Angiers, Spruce Meadow Farms.

Kaleb Cooper's been checking out how farming works Down Under, and it's got Charlotte, Hannah, and Tom thinking – could a gap year be a game-changer?They catch up with Charlie Beaty, who swapped UK fields for New Zealand pastures, and Kiwi farmer Ethan Loveridge, who's done the reverse. Plus, dairy farmer Sophie Gregory joins in – she's keen for her eldest to see the world before settling down on the farm.Sophie also opens up on The AG Show about how much impact the current milk price slump has had on her business, with AHDB's Lead Dairy Analyst Susie Stannard digging into the numbers.And yep, another farming acronym gets busted by one of our F.I.E.L.D. agents.Some useful bits from this episode:Commodity prices slump further amidst no let-up in milk surge | AHDBDairy markets | AHDBGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

Brian Martin, a fifth-generation pig farmer from Indiana, joins hosts Todd Kuethe and Chad Fiechter in this episode of Purdue Commercial AgCast. Martin shares his extensive experience in raising swine across the country, his involvement with the Indiana Pork Producers Association, and the vital role of internships and diverse experiences in agriculture. He also shares insight into the evolution of the hog industry, the complexities of farm management, and the impact of state policies on agriculture. From strategic business decisions to the challenges of labor and disease management, this episode provides a comprehensive look at the world of modern pig farming.  Learn more about Martin Family Farms: https://teammartinfarms.com/ Podcast provided by Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture. For more economic and farm management information, visit us at http://purdue.edu/commercialag. Transcript from the discussion can be found at https://purdue.ag/agcast201. Subscribe to audio: https://purdue.ag/agcast Check out all of our Purdue Commercial AgCast video interviews on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS0sw5w6odSS111rbY1glHw  Socials: https://twitter.com/PUCommercialAg, https://www.facebook.com/PUCommercialAg, https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-commercial-agriculture

The November 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour offered a fascinating look into the future of California agriculture as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill interviewed Taylor Wetli, U.S. Commercial Manager for Solinftec, the global ag-tech company behind the SOLIX autonomous sprayer. The discussion highlighted how robotics, AI, and solar power are transforming fieldwork and offering growers new tools to save money, time, and labor.   Wetli explained that the SOLIX platform is an autonomous scouting and spraying robot that uses solar energy and AI to identify and target weeds in real time. “It's like a Roomba for the field,” he said. “It navigates on its own, monitors crop health, and applies herbicide only where weeds exist — saving farmers up to 90 percent on chemical use.”   The unit's design is entirely self-sustaining. “It's powered by solar panels and a lithium-ion battery,” Wetli said. “Even after 14 hours in the field, the battery still runs above 80 percent. The system is efficient, continuous, and fully autonomous.”   Papagni noted that California farmers are constantly battling rising costs and labor shortages, and technology like this could be a game changer. Wetli agreed, explaining that the technology is built to optimize input use and reduce dependence on manual labor. “Labor is one of the biggest challenges in agriculture,” he said. “This doesn't replace people — it helps them work smarter. Growers can focus on higher-level decisions instead of spending time on repetitive field tasks.”   The SOLIX system also collects valuable agronomic data, measuring crop height, stand count, and row spacing, while continuously scanning for weeds and disease. “It's like having an agronomist in the field 24/7,” Wetli said. “The robot never stops learning and helping farmers make better decisions.”   Papagni pointed out the irony that while he's not a fan of solar panels taking up farmland, he supports this form of solar use. “You've got the solar on top of the unit, not in the field,” he said. “That's the kind of innovation I can get behind.”   Wetli, who grew up on a corn and soybean farm near Purdue University, said he's seen firsthand how technology is transforming traditional farming. “I've been with Solinftec for six years,” he said. “When we started, the robot looked like a ping-pong table rolling across the field. Now it's a 40-foot-wide, fully autonomous sprayer that can scout and spray crops all day long. The evolution has been incredible.”   Although Solinftec's current focus has been the Midwest and Southeast, Wetli confirmed that California is next. “We met a lot of growers at FIRA USA this year,” he said. “There's major interest in bringing the SOLIX platform to specialty crops — from vegetables to tree nuts — and we're looking forward to expanding into the West.”   Papagni and McGill both praised Wetli's vision, saying automation represents the bridge between “today's farming and tomorrow's.” Papagni added, “We talk about making ag tech attractive to the next generation — this is how we do it. We bring in tech-savvy young people and show them agriculture can be high-tech and high-impact.” Wetli closed by encouraging California farmers to learn more. “Our goal is to help growers cut costs, improve productivity, and make smarter, data-driven decisions,” he said. “We're here to make farming easier and more sustainable.” Papagni ended the show with his trademark enthusiasm. “This is the future of farming,” he said. “Automation doesn't replace the farmer — it empowers them.”

Current and future drought talk, La Nina in place and the return of a polar vortex in this discussion with Dr. Eric Hunt of the University of Nebraska Extension.

*The outlook for cotton prices is grim.  *Signup will begin soon for Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.   *USDA is providing funding for the Milk Loss Program and the On-Farm Stored Commodity Loss Program. *We may be able to keep the New World screwworm south of the border.  *Protecting free trade agreements around the world is vital to U.S. red meat exports.  *Fertilizer prices have gone up.   *East Texas has dried out recently, but high cattle prices and deer season have everyone in a good mood.  *There are several drugs available to treat arthritis in horses.  

So, what just happened?Today's podcast focuses on the 2025 growing season in eastern South Dakota, southern Minnesota, and into Iowa. To the north, corn growers saw favorable conditions and spots with record yields, but Iowa fields struggled with Southern Rust and other challenges amid hot, wet conditions.With corn harvest in the rearview, the Wyffels Agronomy team is ready to break it all down. They take a look at the factors that influenced hybrid performance, and share what lessons can be applied going forward. Part 2 of our mini-series will cover Wisconsin, Illinois, and eastern Iowa.Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Fungicide Use on Wyffels HybridsWyffels Hybrids Trial ResultsIowa Environmental MesonetWe 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

Chris Rubens is a professional skier and a professional farmer. His film, ‘Farming Turns' (available on YouTube 11.19.25), explores both, as well as friendship, family, and how to create life that better aligns with your values. Plus, there's a great cameo from Chris' longtime friend, Hoji.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you'd like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear GiveawaysCHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELSBlister Studios (our new channel)Blister Review (our original channel)TOPICS & TIMES:Chris on ‘Farming Turns' (3:20)Friendship (7:01)Hoji (11:42)Farming (12:37)Growth of First Light Farm (18:50)Refrigerators & Good People (20:29)Individual Behavior & Systemic Change (24:02)Filming in National Parks (40:55)Risk & Failure (50:03)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30CRAFTED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week on the podcast as I'm easing back into the flow of life in Accra after a whirlwind trip across the US via London. My experiences in the US inlcluded much needed R&R in Hawaii, where I met some amazing new connections--stay tuned for those conversations early next year. Next, I revisited my alma mater, Stanford University for reunion-homecoming weekend and reconnected with classmates doing truly amazing work, which you'll also hear about soon. The rest of my time was spent getting myself organized for a new chapter on this Pan-African progres mission, engaging with #UNGA80 in New York City, and gathering my thoughts in Colorado. As part of my thought gathering and as five years of storytelling with dynamic diasporans becomes six, this week's compilation is a reflection on visionary entrepreneurs doing essential work improving food systems, as stewards of earth's abundant resources, and by building and delivering value to communities. Each of these guests - Luther Lawoyin, founder and CEO of Pricepally in Nigeria; Nana Opoku Ageyman-Prempeh, CEO of Grow For Me in Ghana; Wellington Baiden, CEO of Portal Forest Estates also in Ghana; and Asmeret Berhe-Lumax, founder of the One Love Community Fridge Project in the US, engages daily with the realities of the global challenges we are all facing - the availability and access to affordable, quality food; improving the livelihoods of those that deliver that food; and planning the land for the long haul. The great thing about each of their entgerprises is that they are all growing and going strong with mission critical works, AND you can help ensure their continued success with your time, investment and/or donations. Revist the full episodes with links to how to engage with each guest here: A Revolution of Solutions with Luther Lawoyin (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/luther-lawoyin) Crowdfunding African Agribusiness with Nana Opoku Ageyman-Prempeh (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/nana-opoku-agyemen-prempeh) Portal into Agro-Forestry with Wellington Baiden (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/wellington-baiden) Connecting Communities with Asmeret Berhe-Lumax (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/asmeret-berhe-lumax) Special Guests: Asmeret Berhe-Lumax, Luther Lawoyin, Nana Opuku Agyeman-Prempeh, and Wellington Baiden.

Fearless Agent Coach & Founder Bob Loeffler shares his insights on The Systems of A Fearless Agent 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.

I love diving into projects that excite me—and sometimes they take me to unexpected places. From raising 4,000 happy chickens on our Ocala family farm and producing 20,000 eggs a week, to building a 2,500 sq. ft. content studio in Miami Beach, I'm sharing the passion projects that make life interesting. Farming wasn't something I planned—it started as curiosity and quickly grew into a way to support healthy eating education through Neighborhood Farms USA (NFUSA). Our vision with NFUSA is to establish a national network that connects neighborhood gardens to shared resources: advice, planning, opportunities, and best practices, to educate children and young families about the relationship between nutrient-rich food and living healthier lives. There is a growing need to build a national network of nutritional awareness through community engagement at the neighborhood level. That's our goal with Neighborhood Farms USA.Learn more about Neighborhood Farms USA and become a member today: https://membership.neighborhoodfarmsusa.org/Like this episode? Leave a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/commondenominator:

What's next for farmers in Idaho and how are they trying to protect their land for the future?

The price farmers get for wool is up, about 20% up from last year, but it still doesn't cover the cost of shearing the sheep. We hear from a dairy farmer who is getting out: this year's exceptionally hot summer and the resulting cost of feed for the animals has proved too much.Farming fish rather than livestock is being seen by some as the answer to sustainable food security. China is the world's biggest farmed seafood producer, providing more than 60% of the world's farmed fish, and it's investing in bigger and more high tech fish farms.Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

*A record corn crop is coming in this year.  *Texas continues to dry out.  *The deadline to enroll acreage for the Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Insurance Program is December 1st.   *There are some cold days ahead for Texas Panhandle ranchers.  *There is progress in the fight against the New World screwworm.  *A Farm Bureau member recently discussed higher fertilizer and seed costs with Congress.  *Fall fertilizer has been going into many fields across Texas.*Non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs are commonly used to treat arthritis in horses.  

Gerard Grubb is determined to find the most profitable nitrogen rates for growing corn on his Mildmay, Ont. farm. Grubb says the farm, which has been no-tilled since 2000, has the potential to yield 250 bushels per acre, but he's not chasing the highest yield; he wants to dial in his nitrogen rates to produce... Read More

Jon Trask is CEO and Founder of Dimitra and has been working with blockchain since 2017. Prior to founding Dimitra, Jon had an extensive career building and developing enterprise software solutions to revolutionize supply chain processes and improve immutable traceability. A recognized expert in his field, Jon is also Founder and CEO of Blockchain Guru and a Partner with the Blockchain Training Alliance. Jon's mission now is to increase farming connectivity, particularly with those disenfranchised across the globe, and to leverage the power of innovative technologies to bridge farming and technology. In this conversation, we discuss:- Farming tech on the Solana blockchain - The true size and scope of the world's food chain  - Most farmers borrow money to fund their crops - How Dimitra is using AI, machine learning and IoT - $DMTA buybacks - Challenges in the agricultural sector - Blockchain's power in traceability - Training & access is a huge issue in farming groups - The future of farming Dimitra X: @dimitratechWebsite: dimitra.ioLinkedIn: Dimitra TechnologyJon TraskLinkedIn: Jon Trask---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50FollowApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicRSS FeedSee All

News from the rural farming sector.

Farming has changed much over the years and many of us still enjoy seeing the ways things were once done.  In a moment I'll take...

Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer in Teagasc, joins Stuart Childs on the latest Dairy Edge to preview the upcoming Dairy Conferences. With sudden drops in milk price catching many farmers off guard and even many of those who work in the area of forecasting prices, Joe explains, however, that the best-performing farms remain the best ones regardless of price cycles. Farmers shouldn't overhaul their system each time the price rises or falls. Instead, consistent fundamentals — good cows, strong grazing management, stable stocking rates and control of costs are what carry farms through the lows of the volatility cycle. High-margin farms succeed because they invest strategically rather than overspending on the back of a good year only to find themselves short of cash in a tight year. Joe emphasises the need for cash planning, avoiding impulsive “tax-driven” spending and having approximately €500 per cow available to get through to the next big milk cheques in late spring. Joe also highlights the long-term value created by EBI-driven genetic improvement, the growing role of data (grass prediction tools, cost benchmarks), and the importance of collaborative farming and succession planning. These enable better decision-making, smoother transitions between generations, and continued productivity despite policy and cost pressures. If you want to hear more on these topics, you are welcome to attend the National Dairy Conferences in either Clonmel or Cavan on November 26th and 27th and for more info, go to: https://teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/events/ For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/ The Dairy Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com

The more modern the world gets, the more relevant passages like this are. I know it doesn't seem that way at first reading, but if you follow along with me, I think you will see that this is a very interesting passage with a critical concept for us to grasp. That concept is regular times of celebration before the Lord.   One of the challenges of modern life is a loss of the sense of time. I don't mean we are all so busy now, I mean that we live as if we aren't as bound to it anymore. Let me give an example. When our phones could get email, a little over 15 years ago, suddenly we could be working anywhere, anytime. The idea of “office hours” vanished and suddenly all of life could look the same. Any day could became Monday just in the time it takes for your phone to chime. This is just an extension of what has happened in the last 50 or so years when a lot of people's work stopped being dependent on what time of the year it is. Farming is very dependent on the month of the year. Email works the same whether it is June or January, so many have lost the connection to the natural rhythms of the world.   I came across a quote from Dr. Ross, my old Hebrew teacher, that sums up what I'm hoping to preach about today: “Only when worshippers begin to see how creation and redemption inform their use of time will they fully appreciate what it means to enter into the Lord's rest and enjoy fellowship with the holy God, and with one another in Christ.” (Recalling the Hope of Glory, 240). Let's unpack that.   In this section of Scripture, and in other places in the Old Testament, we see feasts or celebrations to God that correspond to certain seasons of the year, the creation. They were times that called for everyone to stop and remember the past, recognize the present, and rejoice for the future. Each one is filled with meaning not only when it comes to what is happening in the world, but even more so what is happening in redemption.   Our main point is to embrace the opportunity to celebrate, knowing that you always have reason to do so.

Farming isn’t what it used to be. Louisiana has lost thousands of small farms over the last few decades. The average farmer is over 58. Land prices keep going up, commodity prices keep wobbling, and modern farming techniques are about scale, not stewardship of the land. The small independent farmer — the icon of the American landscape — is by and large disappearing. But not everyone is signed up for extinction. Christiaan's guests on this edition of Out to Lunch are young cattle farmers who have thrown out the conventional big ag playbook, putting their sweat equity into sustainable practices that emphasize high standards of animal care and meat quality. Their meat story starts with a meet-cute in an animal science lab. Molly (Abshire) LeJeune met Hayden LeJeune while at McNeese State. She is from Little Cypress, Texas, where her family owned a big piece of land her grandfather once farmed. The land stayed in the family even after the farming stopped, which meant Molly grew up with a kind of open-ended question: What should this land be? That question followed Molly into high school, where her family started buying beef from a woman practicing sustainable agriculture. That was Molly’s lightbulb moment. “I think I could do that,” she thought. By the time she graduated, she’d decided she wanted to farm — and not just farm, but farm differently. At McNeese, Molly built her own curriculum — regenerative farming, soil biology, direct-to-consumer models. Meanwhile, about 80 miles east, Hayden LeJeune was growing up on a rice, crawfish, and cattle farm in Richard, Louisiana. Like a lot of farm kids, he wanted to stay on the land — but the math didn’t work. Most small farms can barely support one family, much less two. So Hayden went to McNeese for agribusiness, figuring he’d become a feed rep or crop consultant and farm on the side like everybody else. Then he met Molly. By the time they graduated, Hayden’s dad decided to get out of cattle — and handed his son a small starter herd. Today, Molly and Hayden run Cypress Prairie Farms, a regenerative beef operation in Richard with about 40 head of cattle on 70 acres. No pesticides, no fertilizers, no grain byproducts, no antibiotics. Their cows rotate on pasture to rebuild soil, reduce pests naturally, and create something rare these days — a farm that is building land instead of depleting it. At Cypress Prairie Farms, Molly and Hayden sell everything from steaks to marrow bones to beef shares at local farmers markets and online. Their beef is USDA processed, dry aged for flavor, and delivered with the kind of transparency you only get when you personally know the people raising your dinner. Out to Lunch Acadiana was recorded live over lunch at Tsunami Sushi in downtown Lafayette. You can find photos from this show by Astor Morgan at itsacadiana.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.