Podcasts about growers

Originally aired 02/22/2026This week host @Jackgreenstalk (aka @Jack_Greenstalk on X/instagram backup account) [or contact via email: JackGreenstalk47@gmail.com] is joined by panel with , @spartangrown on instagram or X f.k.a. Twitter at https://x.com/grown43626 or email spartangrown@gmail.com for contacting spartan outside social media, any alternate profiles on other social medias using spartan's name, and photos are not actually spartan grown be aware, @NoahtheeGrowa on instagram and @TheAmericanOne on youtube aka @theamericanone_with_achenes on instagram who's amy aces can be found at amyaces.com on instagram, and Rust Brandon of @fulcrop.sciences / fulcrop.ceo regained @Rust.Brandon instagram page, and products can be found at bokashiearthworks.com .... This week we missed Matthew Gates aka @SynchAngel on instagram and twitter @Zenthanol on youtube who offers IPM direct chat for $1 a month on patreon.com/zenthanol , @drmjcoco from cocoforcannabis.com as well as youtube where he tests and reviews grow lights and has grow tutorials and @drmjcoco on instagram and @ATG Acres Aaron The Grower aka @atgacres his products can be found at atgacres.com view his instagram to find out details about drops!

Show Highlights: Cheaper retention and untapped SOW in ag customer loyalty amid farm loss. [05:12] The $5.6B cost of 7.2% yearly churn with 72% non-returns in ag retail. [13:05] Detecting "relative" churn for faster growth in 2026. [15:42] Why GROWERS created AI for predictive churn analytics. [18:24] Pro tip: Drive customer loyalty with cross-segment sales. [19:15] Do young farmers prefer visible rewards over patronage? [20:51] GROWERS' powerful AI-enabled, white-label loyalty program. [26:59] Differentiation strategies for single-segment companies. [34:13] How ERP hygiene improves readiness for tech adoption. [42:06] Integrate sales with loyalty tech for 13% more sales. [46:53] GROWERS' farmer-first model vs. anticompetitive tactics. [54:41] Farmer, retailer, and manufacturer alignment for win-wins in GROWERS. [57:34] Contact Steven Valencsin on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenvalencsin/. To explore GROWERS, visit their website: https://growers.ag/ If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/, or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com.  

Sometimes opportunity presents itself during challenging circumstances.  The downturn in the agricultural economy may be one example.Tom Haase with TN Ag works with growers on their crop nutrition, including Redox Bio-Nutrients technology. He also grows crops near Albion, Nebraska. With crop prices struggling, input costs high and the likely future for basic fertilizer is only trending upward, Tom emphasizes improving soil health, doing more with less and reallocating dollars for the biggest benefit. Tell me your thoughts about how best to achieve this.He recently visited Redox Bio-Nutrients headquarters in Burley, Idaho, for intensive meetings on how plant charge balance and RAM (Redox Active Molecule) technology are crucial for successful farming. One product that has the attention of Tom and many is RDX-N®, which provides game-changing nitrogen optimization.  

Tim and Tyler talk with Nick Horob about selling his company Harvest Profit to John Deere and his recent focus on building with AI in agriculture. — This episode is presented by Yield Energy. Yield for Growers. — Links AI on Your Farm - https://aionyourfarm.com Full Stack Ag - https://fullstack.ag

Welcome to the newly rebranded Get More MSP Leads podcast. In this episode, Laura Johns introduces Lydia Walker, TBG's new COO and a 20-year MSP and telecom operator who has sat in the same seat many of you are in right now. Laura was not looking for another marketing expert. She was looking for someone who understands how to run an MSP. Someone who knows where growth breaks. Someone who loves fixing broken things. Together, they break down: • The Visionary and Integrator dynamic and why it matters for MSP growth • How operational gaps quietly sabotage your lead generation • Laura's "hole in the boat" metaphor and what it reveals about scaling • Why MSPs flail when they do not truly know who they are • What this leadership shift means for TBG clients and their results Most agencies hire more marketers. TBG hired an operator who has been the client. If you care about predictable growth, strong systems, and lead generation your operations can actually support, this episode connects the dots. Because getting more MSP leads is not just about marketing. It is about building a business that can handle the growth. The Business Growers: https://www.instagram.com/thebizgrowers/ _________________________________________________________ About The Business Growers: Many Managed Services Providers and IT companies struggle to grow because they are constantly putting out fires and don't have the bandwidth to focus on the marketing strategy and execution required to scale the business. At The Business Growers, we believe you shouldn't have to hire a full-time marketing team to compete in the marketplace. We work exclusively with MSPs and IT companies, serving as their tech marketing dream team and offering a proven framework for revenue growth. Visit us at https://thebusinessgrowers.com

In this episode of Humans of Agriculture, we dive deep into the innovative world of AMPS Agribusiness. Join us as we sit down with Tony Lockrey, a seasoned agronomist and leader who has dedicated decades to the fields of Northern New South Wales. Tony takes us "under the hood" of AMPS's unique, grower-led model that fast-tracks agricultural research from institutions directly into the paddock.We explore how AMPS has built a seamless ecosystem connecting research, agronomy, and commercial supply. Tony shares the fascinating story of Lancer wheat, a variety that became a regional powerhouse thanks to intensive, localised trials. Beyond the science, we discuss the evolving role of an agronomist, the importance of nurturing the next generation through a "job-first" education model, and the unparalleled value of a business owned and driven by the growers themselves.Chapter Markings[0:00] Introduction: AMPS Agribusiness and the Grower-Led Model.[1:15] Tony Lockrey's Evolution: From Technical Specialist to People Leader.[3:45] The Power of Relationships: When Customers Become Family and Shareholders.[5:10] Research in the Ute: Bringing the Lab to the Paddock.[7:20] Managing the Next Generation: Moving Out of the Way for Growth.[9:05] The Lancer Story: How Localised Research Accelerates Variety Adoption.[12:30] The "How-To" Grow Guide: Turning Data into Decisions in One Season.[14:15] The Origins of AMPS: A Response to Declining Institutional Research.[17:00] Commercial Synergy: Linking Supply, Procurement, and Paddock Outcomes.[19:40] Scientific Rigour: 30,000 Plots a Year and Statistical Significance.[22:15] Paddock Geography: Understanding Elevation, Frost, and Time of Sow.[25:30] Developing the "Agronomy Eye": Training the Future of Ag.[28:10] The Changing Face of Education: Work-First, Degree-Second.[31:00] Building a Safe and Cohesive Team Culture.[34:15] The Resilience of Australian Growers: Innovation Born of Necessity.[37:00] Pride in Cohesion: Six Branches, One Mission.[39:30] Upcoming Events: Winter Crop Reviews and Research Membership.

For this episode Dan, Michael and Helena are joined by Marcel Blanch-de Wilt (@marcelthecomedian) from The Comedy Writers Group to look back at a movie Marcel loved and watched a lot when he was younger, Hook (1991). Nominee for the ‘Grower, Not A Shower' Golden Lobe Award 2025. Theme music by @themenniss. Follow @HiltMpod on social media https://linktr.ee/hiltmpod Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/hiltmpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hometown Radio 02/20/26 3p: Pet of the Week & a chance to win that gift card from Linn's and a Spotlight on the California Rare Fruit Growers Association

A new Growers to Bakers programme has been initiated by FAR to better match grain quality with the requirements of millers and bakers. In this episode of Cut the Crop, FAR research lead Jo Drummond and NZ Flour Millers’ Association director Phil Jackson of Mauri Mills say that protein numbers aren’t everything when it comes to flour quality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Cold soil, heavy rain, and an eager itch to plant—this is the moment gardeners choose between rushing the season or stacking the odds for a great harvest. We dive into a clear, practical guide to picking potato varieties that fit both your garden and your plate, from fast-maturing salad types to flavour-packed second earlies and reliable main crops for storage. Along the way, we ground every tip in real conditions: soil temperature as your green light, earthing up to beat late frosts, and smart timing to dodge blight season.We start with confidence builders. Charlotte tops the salad list for clean skins, high yields, and a waxy bite that loves vinaigrettes, while Pink Fir Apple and International Kidney add character if you crave variety. First earlies like Duke of York, Red Duke of York, and Sharpe's Express earn their space by finishing early, freeing beds for summer crops. Vitabella brings a safety net with extra blight resistance, and Alouette offers rare early flouriness if you manage slugs by earthing up.If taste is king, we champion British Queens. Get them into warm soil early and they deliver that floury, comforting texture that makes a simple plate sing. For the long game, we compare main crops: Records for a rich, slightly yellow flesh; King Edward and Maris Piper for classic roast quality; Rooster and Kerr's Pink for trusted staples. If blight has caught you before, Sarpo Mira and Sarpo Axona are your calm in the storm—vigorous growth, clean foliage, and solid harvests that improve with patient maturity.Threaded through are the small habits that decide big outcomes: planting depth at 10 cm, earthing up in stages, steady moisture during tuber set, and choosing containers when space or soil is against you. We also pause to honour the late Dr Elaine Ingham, whose soil food web work reshaped how many of us see life underfoot. Listen to a great episode of the podcast with Elaine here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/857398/episodes/10640939 We discuss upcoming workshop dates plus a free Grow Your Own Food webinar for those who can't travel. Sign up to the webinar herehttp://subscribepage.io/growyourownfoodwebinarReady to pick a winning trio? Try Charlotte for a fast win, British Queens for flavour, and a Sarpo main crop for stress-free storage. If this guide helped, follow, share with a fellow grower, and leave a review to help more gardeners find us.Support the showIf there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes, please let me know. Email: info@mastermygarden.com Check out Master My Garden on the following channels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/ Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/ Until next week Happy gardening John

Up to $1 billion was set aside in December for specialty crop growers to receive financial help through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program.

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There's a sense of cautious optimism in the wool industry after a strong start to the calendar year for the wool markets. Wool prices have surged 42% in the past 12 months and growers are hopeful the trend will continue, with tighter supply has pushing up prices, as national production levels fall. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Wool Producers Australia Chief Executive Jo Hall about the market trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's interview we have the return of South Guerrilla Army, a guerrilla grower from the UK. Over the last few years, SGA has been growing cannabis guerrilla-style around the UK and doing pretty well! But this year, his crop was discovered by the police and destroyed. We hear his story, what happened to his grow, what he plans to do this year, and get some advice on what not to do when growing guerrilla-style to improve your odds of success. A great interview with an awesome guest who we will hopefully see back on the show again in the near future. Do you have any suggestions for guest on the show? Let us know by getting in touch over at Percys, or on our Discord Server! 

Bee Season in Full Swing: The February 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused on one of the most critical — and often overlooked — inputs in California agriculture: bees. With almond bloom underway across the Central Valley and storms rolling through the state, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dedicated much of the program to pollination, hive health, and why timing is everything during this narrow three- to four-week window. Papagni opened the show reflecting on recent rainstorms and the importance of moisture heading into peak bloom. While rain is welcome for reservoirs and soil profiles, it complicates pollination logistics. Bees don't fly in heavy rain, cold temperatures, or high winds, and muddy orchards can delay hive placement. With bloom percentages already climbing, growers without secured hives could find themselves in a tight spot. The episode featured an in-depth interview with Daniel Taran, Field Marketing Manager for BeeHero, who explained how technology is changing the pollination game. Traditionally, growers rely on a standard rate of two hives per acre. BeeHero takes a more data-driven approach, using in-hive sensors to measure colony strength and frame counts before deployment. That transparency gives growers confidence they're receiving strong, active colonies — not underperforming boxes. Taran noted that nearly every commercial beehive in the country eventually makes its way to California for almond pollination. Given the scale of the industry, even minor colony losses can tighten supply. Last year's elevated losses due to Varroa mite resistance highlighted how fragile the system can be. While conditions appear improved this season, demand remains extremely high, and theft of beehives — sometimes worth hundreds of dollars each — continues to be an issue across rural counties. The hosts also emphasized the biological side of the story. Bees are responsible for pollinating roughly one-third of the food humans consume. Worker bees live about 30 to 40 days, while queens can live several years. During bloom, bees work quickly and methodically, foraging from the closest flowers and returning repeatedly to their hive. With only one shot at pollination each season, successful bloom directly determines final yields. Beyond bees, the program also featured interviews from World Ag Expo, including Alexandra Duarte's California Senate campaign update and agronomic insights from AgroLiquid and Valent on post-rain nutrition and pest management. But pollination remained the central theme: without bees, there is no almond crop. As Papagni put it, water, labor, freight, and regulations matter — but without healthy hives in the orchard right now, nothing else counts.

Tim and Tyler talk out Tim's recognition as the Top Producer of the Year (Next-Gen) and attending the Top Producer Summit in Nashville.  — This episode is presented by Yield Energy. Yield for Growers. — Links Top Producer: Tim Nuss - https://www.agweb.com/news/business/2026-top-producer-next-gen-award-winner-tim-nuss  Top Producer Summit - https://events.farmjournal.com/top-producer-summit-2026  Weskan Grain - https://weskangrain.com 

We're back for another Grower Spotlight. Zack joins Sarah to tell us about Hickory Bluff Berry Farm, located in Holly Hill, SC. Working with this farm from the start of his job in Extension, Zack has seen this farm grow and adapt as they've seen changes and opportunities. Not only do they grow berries, but an array of other vegetables, including 5 acres of Brussels sprouts! Adding crops, trying new cultural techniques and installing a commercial kitchen to utilize produce seconds are just a few ways this family-run farm has shifted with the crops and community. Tune in to hear more about Hickory Bluff and where to find them.

This week host @Jackgreenstalk (aka @Jack_Greenstalk on X/instagram backup account) [or contact via email: JackGreenstalk47@gmail.com] is joined by panel with , @spartangrown on instagram or X f.k.a. Twitter at https://x.com/grown43626 or email spartangrown@gmail.com for contacting spartan outside social media, any alternate profiles on other social medias using spartan's name, and photos are not actually spartan grown be aware, @NoahtheeGrowa on instagram and @TheAmericanOne on youtube aka @theamericanone_with_achenes on instagram who's amy aces can be found at amyaces.com on instagram, .... This week we missed Rust Brandon of @fulcrop.sciences / fulcrop.ceo regained @Rust.Brandon instagram page, and products can be found at bokashiearthworks.com, and Matthew Gates aka @SynchAngel on instagram and twitter @Zenthanol on youtube who offers IPM direct chat for $1 a month on patreon.com/zenthanol , @drmjcoco from cocoforcannabis.com as well as youtube where he tests and reviews grow lights and has grow tutorials and @drmjcoco on instagram and @ATG Acres Aaron The Grower aka @atgacres his products can be found at atgacres.com view his instagram to find out details about drops!

For this episode voted on by our Patreons, Dan, Michael and Helena look back at a movie they all loved and hadn't seen in a long time, Toy Story. Nominee for the ‘Grower, Not A Shower' Golden Lobe Award 2025. Theme music by @themenniss. Follow @HiltMpod on social media https://linktr.ee/hiltmpod Join our Patreon to vote for more upcoming episodes https://www.patreon.com/hiltmpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Updating the methodology for calculating wages for foreign guest-workers should be a significant improvement for both farm employers and employees.

ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 1 ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 2 Planting Based on Soil Temperature   00:01:05 – ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 1: Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, and Jenny Ifft, Flinchbaugh agricultural policy chair, are on the first two segments as they discuss Agricultural Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage and crop insurance. They explain the background for these programs and how they have recently shifted.   00:12:05 – ARC, PLC and Crop Insurance for Producers, Part 2: As they continue the show, Jenny and Robin chat about how producers can learn more about these risk management options. Article on AgManager.info Winter Wednesday Webinar on AgManager.info   00:23:05 – Planting Based on Soil Temperature: K-State Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, ends the show sharing the importance of soil temperature — not the date on the calendar. He says planting when the soil has reached the correct temperature produces the best results.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Growers looking to boost crop yield and quality can benefit from new technology - not more fertilizer. Understanding the power of RAM Technology and premium Redox bio-nutrients can help farmers do more with less through improved metabolism and utilization of nutrients.“We are quantifying quality of result, not quantity of result,” remarked Redox Bio-Nutrients CEO, Darin Moon. “In the end, that leads to higher yield and quality every time,” he said.Redox products are specifically designed to help crops achieve plant charge balance, which the single most important thing for successful harvests.  He added that Redox products not only help growers do more with less, bolstering farm productivity and helping ensure high quality, healthy food for consumers. “Food should become medicine,” Moon said. “You cannot do that by worrying about just loading up the plant on unmetabolized nutrients.” 

In this episode of The Cole Memo, I will sit down with an Illinois cannabis operator for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about what it actually takes to try to build a business in the state's legal market. Watch video version and read show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2026/02/08/e258/

Wheels are turning to administer the USDA Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. Pam Jahnke's joined by Sandy Chalmers, state executive director of USDA's Farm Service Agency offices. Chalmers says the staff is working on generating pre-filled paperwork that should land in producers mailboxes by the end of February. Growers will simply need to certify the information is correct, and return the paperwork. The funds will be directly distributed to the farms account. She's also asking dairy operators to get the new updates on the Dairy Margin Coverage Program. Chalmers says there's been some updates through the Big Beautiful Bill that could help dairy's cover more of their production.Sunshine today - but plenty of wind too. Stu Muck says the temperatures will continue to be above average, but today the wind chills will still be noticeable.Entrepreneurial spirit and inspiration helped a partnership in Westby launch a Wisconsin vodka brand, with a twist. Ben Jarboe talks with Scott Kring, one of the partners behind Birch Point Distillery. They leaned on their neighbors at Hidden Springs Creamery for advice and suggestions. In the end, they decided to focus on producing vodka made from sheep milk whey. It's a unique process that requires special handling. Kring explains how a grant from the Dairy Business Innovation Association(DBIA) helped them acquire some of the equipment they needed to get rolling. Now production has been so well received, they're pulling milk from another sheep dairy!If you struggle for unique Valentine's ideas - worry no more. Wisconsin's cheesemakers are suggesting a cooperative cheese board might do the trick. Pam Jahnke shares suggestions from Crave Brothers Cheese in Waterloo who collaborated with other Wisconsin cheesemakers for unique flavor combinations to satisfy any couple, at any level of the relationship stage.Markets on Wall Street and Chicago have been hit with erratic trading. John Heinberg breaks down some of the fundamentals rocking the boat. It started with Trump asking China for more bean sales. Is it happening? With algorithms driving daily trade, farms need tools in place. You're not as fast as a computer executing sales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington State Tree Fruit Association members and staff gathered in Olympia recently to try and help close the ag knowledge gap between lawmakers and growers. WSTFA lobbyist, David Ducharme ...

This week host @Jackgreenstalk (aka @Jack_Greenstalk on X/instagram backup account) [or contact via email: JackGreenstalk47@gmail.com] is joined by panel with , @spartangrown on instagram or X f.k.a. Twitter at https://x.com/grown43626 or email spartangrown@gmail.com for contacting spartan outside social media, any alternate profiles on other social medias using spartan's name, and photos are not actually spartan grown be aware.... This week we missed Rust Brandon of @fulcrop.sciences / fulcrop.ceo regained @Rust.Brandon instagram page, and products can be found at bokashiearthworks.com, and @NoahtheeGrowa , @TheAmericanOne on youtube aka @theamericanone_with_achenes on instagram who's amy aces can be found at amyaces.com on instagram, Matthew Gates aka @SynchAngel on instagram and twitter @Zenthanol on youtube who offers IPM direct chat for $1 a month on patreon.com/zenthanol , @drmjcoco from cocoforcannabis.com as well as youtube where he tests and reviews grow lights and has grow tutorials and @drmjcoco on instagram and @ATG Acres Aaron The Grower aka @atgacres his products can be found at atgacres.com view his instagram to find out details about drops!

HortWeek's panel at the BOA conference 2026 analysed in-depth how growers and suppliers are working towards peat-free, with the big messages being that retail product needs to be better and that the Government needs to offer clarity to the horticulture industry.Panellists were Chris Reid, Westland head of technical – growing media,, David Denny of the HTA, Robin Squance, ex-Brookhouse Nurseries and BOA technical committee chairman, Michael Smith – W D Smith & Son, and Steve Carter – Responsible Sourcing Scheme and Fleurie Nursery.Find out more HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim and Tyler talk with Adam Bergman, Managing Director of EcoTech Capital, about the state of AgTech. — This episode is presented by Yield Energy. Yield for Growers. — Links EcoTech Capital - https://ecotechcap.com The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - https://ecotechcap.com/news-%26-articles  

The February 6 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered welcome optimism for tree nut growers as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Robert Verloop, CEO and Executive Director of the California Walnut Commission and Board. After several difficult years marked by low prices, rising costs, and market uncertainty, Verloop believes the walnut industry is finally turning a corner — both at home and abroad. Verloop opened with a reminder of California's dominance in walnuts. Nearly 99 percent of U.S. walnuts are grown in California, and roughly 65 percent of production is exported. That global reach has made trade policy especially important, and Verloop called recent developments with India the most significant news the industry has seen in years. India currently imposes a 100 percent tariff on walnuts, severely limiting market access. Verloop said a newly finalized agreement between the U.S. and India could dramatically lower that tariff — potentially to 30 percent or less. If that happens, India could quickly become California's largest walnut export market, with the potential to absorb an additional 100,000 tons annually. “That's a game changer,” Verloop said, noting that growers planted acreage years ago in anticipation of broader access to the Indian market. Beyond trade, the discussion focused heavily on marketing and consumer demand, especially domestically. While walnuts are a nutritional powerhouse — rich in omega-3s, fiber, and healthy fats — Verloop acknowledged the industry has been slow to modernize its image. “Today's walnuts are not your grandmother's baking ingredient,” he said. The Commission is now pushing a feel-good campaign aimed at younger families, repositioning walnuts as a daily snack and a versatile ingredient for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Health research is a major pillar of that effort. Verloop highlighted studies linking walnuts to improved heart health, gut health, sleep quality, and even potential benefits in colorectal cancer prevention and brain health. “A handful a day can make a difference,” he said, emphasizing that walnuts align perfectly with growing interest in plant-based nutrition. On the production side, Verloop said California has about 380,000 producing acres of walnuts, with acreage beginning to stabilize after recent declines. Rising input costs, labor challenges, and water availability remain major concerns, particularly for smaller family farms averaging around 60 acres. Many growers, he said, rely on off-farm income to stay afloat. Looking ahead to 2026, Verloop expressed cautious optimism. A strong recent crop, improving global demand, and potential tariff relief could help stabilize grower returns. “We have the product, the quality, and the health story,” he said. “Now we need the markets to line up.” Papagni and McGill closed the episode by agreeing that walnuts may be one of California agriculture's quiet comeback stories — rooted in tradition, but finally embracing modern marketing and global opportunity.

So many of the problems facing farmers today comes from a lack of understanding among the public about where their food comes from and what it takes to produce it, but they need to know.

This week host @Jackgreenstalk (aka @Jack_Greenstalk on X/instagram backup account) [or contact via email: JackGreenstalk47@gmail.com] is joined by panel with , @spartangrown on instagram or X f.k.a. Twitter at https://x.com/grown43626 or email spartangrown@gmail.com for contacting spartan outside social media, any alternate profiles on other social medias using spartan's name, and photos are not actually spartan grown be aware. Rust Brandon of @fulcrop.sciences / fulcrop.ceo regained @Rust.Brandon instagram page, and products can be found at bokashiearthworks.com, and @NoahtheeGrowa ... This week we missed @TheAmericanOne on youtube aka @theamericanone_with_achenes on instagram who's amy aces can be found at amyaces.com on instagram, Matthew Gates aka @SynchAngel on instagram and twitter @Zenthanol on youtube who offers IPM direct chat for $1 a month on patreon.com/zenthanol , @drmjcoco from cocoforcannabis.com as well as youtube where he tests and reviews grow lights and has grow tutorials and @drmjcoco on instagram and @ATG Acres Aaron The Grower aka @atgacres his products can be found at atgacres.com view his instagram to find out details about drops!

In our first update of 2026, Sarah, Rob, Zack and Anna Sara share a few grower meetings coming up. Psst: You can still register and take advantage of these yourself! Although there isn't a ton of crops growing out in the field at this time of year, there are plenty of things happening behind the scenes. We chat a little about the recent cold weather and how crops are affected, and even get into some positives about the cold, like accumulating chill hours. Many of our perennial fruit crops actually need cold to ensure healthy bloom and fruit set in the spring, and we touch on that, as well as a weather station program in South Carolina that lends to that. In addition to the cold and chilly topics, we share a few pests to keep an eye on for the 2026 growing season. Several insect and disease issues were hot topics last season, and these should be at the top of everyone's radar moving into the new year. Tons of information today, so tune in!

Recent reforms approved for the methodology in calculating the Adverse Effect Wage Rate should be helpful for farm employers trying to manage their budgets in the coming years.

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There aren't many of them left in Central Florida--but those farmers who remain are gonna try to save their crops over this upcoming frigid weekend. It's episode #886 of The ANEZ SEZ podcast...

Tim and Tyler talk with Tim Bucher, Founder and CEO of Agtonomy, about what trends he saw at CES and Agtonomy's recent Series B round. — This episode is presented by Yield Energy. Yield for Growers. — Links Agtonomy - https://www.agtonomy.com 

This week we have special guest Breeder Steve on the show, his info and links to all social media can be found at breedersteve.comThis week host @Jackgreenstalk (aka @Jack_Greenstalk on X/instagram backup account) [or contact via email: JackGreenstalk47@gmail.com] is joined by panel with , @spartangrown on instagram or X f.k.a. Twitter at https://x.com/grown43626 or email spartangrown@gmail.com for contacting spartan outside social media, any alternate profiles on other social medias using spartan's name, and photos are not actually spartan grown be aware. and @TheAmericanOne on youtube aka @theamericanone_with_achenes on instagram who's amy aces can be found at amyaces.com .... This week we missed Rust Brandon of @fulcrop.sciences / fulcrop.ceo regained @Rust.Brandon instagram page, and products can be found at bokashiearthworks.com, and @NoahtheeGrowa on instagram, Matthew Gates aka @SynchAngel on instagram and twitter @Zenthanol on youtube who offers IPM direct chat for $1 a month on patreon.com/zenthanol , @drmjcoco from cocoforcannabis.com as well as youtube where he tests and reviews grow lights and has grow tutorials and @drmjcoco on instagram and @ATG Acres Aaron The Grower aka @atgacres his products can be found at atgacres.com view his instagram to find out details about drops!

Nationally, we'll look at a new law aimed at helping dairy farmers grow their market to schools. Statewide, we recognize farmers and ag leaders appointed to the state FSA Committee, and hear from the winner of the Alabama Nursery and Landscape Association's Horizon Award. Federation news features the Taste of Alabama annual event and a major donation to Children's of Alabama.Finally, we'll hear report of crops with the Commodity Column, find out how ag is doing at the Alabama Legislature, and check the markets for any movement.From the Commodity Column:The 31st annual Alabama Extension Beekeeping Symposium is Feb. 7 at Wallace State Community College. The cost to attend is $45. Register by Feb. 1.Alabama Extension has launched a new master Beef Producer training program where cattle farmers can learn the newest technologies and best management practices during 15 classroom sessions. Workshops will be in Northport and are a joint effort between Tuscaloosa County Extension and Tuscaloosa County Cattlemen's Association. Starting March 2, classes will be every Monday and Tuesday evening until April 20. Learn more.Registration is still open for the Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Annual Conference & Trade Show Feb. 4-6 in Gulf Shores. Register and view agenda.The Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment's Emmett & ViAnn Thompson Lecture in Forest Economics and Policy is Feb. 25 at The Hotel at Auburn University. The keynote speaker is Cade Warner, president and CEO of The Westervelt Co. Learn more.The Alabama Peanut Producers Association is hosting a series of peanut grower production meetings in conjunction with Alabama Extension and Auburn University College of Agriculture. Growers are encouraged t

Weather was a little fickle in 2025 for Wisconsin's cranberry growers. Jill Welke gets the update from Grant Holley, executive director of the WI Cranberry Growers Association. He says that producers continue to struggle with access to global markets. That's something they've been targeting to try and educate and engage with a whole new consuming audience. We may not be setting any records, but Wisconsin will stay cold and dangerous again this week. Stu Muck says the winds will persist until at least mid-week, but there will be some sunshine to act as a salve. The global marketplace seems to get more complicated by the day for Wisconsin farmers. Ben Jarboe discusses those challenges with Dewey Hull, broker at Advanced Trading in Deforest. Hull says influences from the Venezuelan oil situation to the ongoing war in Ukraine are pushing U.S. farmers margins. He also advises that farms should be using every risk management tool available to find a path forward. There's a new flavor coming to Cedar Crest scoop shops this summer! Hold Your Horses was the winning flavor in the annual contest that engages 4-H clubs across the state. Pam Jahnke reports that the new flavor from Pesobic Pathfinders 4-H Club in Lincoln County features espresso-flavored ice cream with chocolate covered toffee pieces and caramel ribbons. The winning combination captured the club a $500 cash prize and an ice cream party. There's nothing sweet about the current economic outlook for almost all elements of Wisconsin agriculture. Ag lenders are keeping a keen eye on costs or production and what farms are doing to be proactive on their situation. Trevor Athorp is an ag lender in Sheboygan for Bank First. For over two decades he's been involved in direct conversations with farmers and their advisors about mitigating risk. He says this year, individuals must know their cost of production for each element on the farm, and deploy proactive measures to control what they can.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does John Deere See & Spray really look like in the field after the full 2025 season? In this episode of the Leap Forward Podcast, we sit down at Miller Farms in Pickett, Wisconsin, for honest feedback on targeted spraying technology.Ryan Miller of Miller Farms and Jackson Remer of Remer Farms share their first‑year experiences using See & Spray on corn and soybeans—covering sensitivity settings, chemical programs, real coverage percentages, and what surprised them most. The conversation dives into practical topics like managing speed and lighting conditions, using residuals with targeted spraying, fall burndown opportunities, tank management, and how no‑till versus tilled acres influenced results.Hosted by Tim Duel with Application Specialist Nate Soltvedt, this episode focuses on what worked, what they'd change next season, and why both growers would choose to run See & Spray again. If you're evaluating precision spraying or wondering how to “see weeds differently” on your operation, this is a firsthand perspective worth hearing.➡️ Let's ConnectTikTokInstagramFacebookLinkedInTwitterWhy Riesterer & Schnell?Riesterer & Schnell, a progressive locally-owned John Deere dealership, has proudly been serving Wisconsin communities since 1931. Because you are committed to your land, we are determined to provide you with the very best in equipment and service. Our specialties are tractors, farm equipment, zero turns, riding lawn mowers, precision farming technology, parts and service.www.rands.com

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks withAndy Beckstoffer, named “the most powerful grapegrower by Wall Street Journal and the Wine Spectator. Few people have played a more pivotal, pioneering role in Napa Valley's evolution into a world class wine region than Andy Beckstoffer, who owns Beckstoffer Vineyards. Beckstoffer Vineyards includes six Napa “Heritage sites” which consistently produce some of the best wines in the world, being awarded 100 point scores year after year. Perhaps most notably, Andy introduced an innovative and radical new grape pricing structure in 1976, which created a major and lasting shift in how the California wine industry views the importance of wine growers and grape quality. The Wall Street Journal and the Wine Spectator have both named Andy Beckstoffer the “Most Powerful Grapegrower.”  In 1975, at age 35, Andy was a founding Director and the second President of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers Association. He and his wife of 60 years, Betty Beckstoffer, were honored as St. Helena's “Citizens of the Year” and Andy has been named Grower of the Year three times, by three different organizations. He was also named Agriculturalist of the Year twice. In 2007, Andy received the Wine Industry Leadership Award, the first ever United States Congressional Wine Caucus Commendation, and in 2010, he was inducted into the Vintners Hall of Fame.   LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don't miss an episode! SHOW NOTES: ANDY BECKSTOFFER: BIO: BIO: Andy Beckstoffer WEBSITE: https://beckstoffervineyards.com/ TIMELINE: Fascinating Historical Timeline of Beckstoffer Vineyards

This week host @Jackgreenstalk (aka @Jack_Greenstalk on X/instagram backup account) [or contact via email: JackGreenstalk47@gmail.com] is joined by panel with ,Rust Brandon of @fulcrop.sciences / fulcrop.ceo regained @Rust.Brandon instagram page, and products can be found at bokashiearthworks.com, and @TheAmericanOne on youtube aka @theamericanone_with_achenes on instagram who's amy aces can be found at amyaces.com .... This week we missed @spartangrown on instagram or X f.k.a. Twitter at https://x.com/grown43626 or email spartangrown@gmail.com for contacting spartan outside social media, any alternate profiles on other social medias using spartan's name, and photos are not actually spartan grown be aware. and @NoahtheeGrowa on instagram, Matthew Gates aka @SynchAngel on instagram and twitter @Zenthanol on youtube who offers IPM direct chat for $1 a month on patreon.com/zenthanol , @drmjcoco from cocoforcannabis.com as well as youtube where he tests and reviews grow lights and has grow tutorials and @drmjcoco on instagram and @ATG Acres Aaron The Grower aka @atgacres his products can be found at atgacres.com view his instagram to find out details about drops!

Tim and Tyler announce Yield Energy, the next chapter for Polaris Energy Services. Yield turns irrigation pumps and other on-farm energy assets into virtual power plants to help growers be more profitable. — This episode is presented by Yield Energy. — Links Yield Energy - https://yieldenergy.com  Yield for Growers - https://yieldenergy.com/growers 

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Welcome to episode 319 of Growers Daily! We cover: if you need grow lights or heat lamps (and what the pros use for their starts), we discuss newspaper as a mulch or assistant mulch, and we'll go out to the field and do a little soil-block-a-long.  We are a Non-Profit!