Matt gives his opinion of the state of the ag industry and how subsidies are hurting farm profitability long term. The combine has a potentially catastrophic breakdown. The USDA puts out a mid blowing crop estimate and Matt and Kelly discuss its impact.

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Welcome back to the farm! Today was a challenging day in our agriculture adventures, as we dealt with an ongoing issues, impacting our combine harvest plans. We faced issues with our heavy machinery, specifically a case ih magnum, which encountered a clogged fuel filter. This required a quick fue...

The double crop soybean yields continue to be terrible, but due to low expectations, Matt is still surprised how much they're yielding. Matt takes delivery on some chicken litter and litter is being hauled in much faster than Andy is hauling out soybeans. Another breakdown has Matt questioning ...

A bad combine breakdown on the road at night has Matt stranded and blocking traffic. Andy's first day back after being out sick has him questioning life choices. After talking with some other farmers about the state of the ag economy, Matt explains how his faith is keeping him positive

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Good ole Wayne Pacelle is up to his ears selective outrage and hypocrisy, this time pertaining to pork, veal and egg farmers and Prop 12. Find out why I called him out in a recent article PLUS we are chopping our corn silage from Hefty SmartStax Pro and things didn't go as originally planned.

It’s time to step into the soil confessional booth. In this thought-provoking (and highly entertaining) episode of The Granary, Damian Mason is joined by Kelly Garrett, Todd Kimbrell (yes, that Todd from Texas), and Tommy Roach from Nachurs to dive deep into the sins we've all committed against o...

Government policy significantly impacts U.S. Agriculture—especially the ever-evolving Farm Bill. In this episode, Damian Mason speaks with Jarod Creed of JC Ag Financial and Elite Ag Insurance to break down how the delayed Farm Bill, and President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” are reshaping f...

This week it's all about innovation (and an invitation). Save July 30 for Ag PhD Field Day. The brothers share a new way to fight fungus in corn, and a modern solution to feeding your crops. This week's weed sounds pretty (but is pretty ugly), and an IT about the right tool for the till.

The Hefty brothers invite you to save the date for the annual Ag PhD Field Day on Thursday, July 30, 2026 near Baltic, SD. Check out AgPhD.com for more details.

With harvest winding down, Matt, Kelly, and Andy turn their attention to harvesting the last crop: doublecrop soybeans. Earlier in the year, Matt was estimating that he wouldn't even cut them due to the 84 day drought. However, some late season rains have surprised Matt in how the soybeans reb...

With his birthday right around the corner, Matt races to get the rest of the wheat planted, but a sudden rash of battery problems throws a wrench in his plans. Matt shows how to determine wheat seed size to get accurate planting rates. Andy finishes with the fertilizer spreading.

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GLP-1 weight loss medications are transforming American diets—and agriculture must adapt. Damian Mason and ag consultant Todd Thurman explore how widespread adoption of these appetite-suppressing drugs, soon to be more accessible as pills, could reduce national calorie consumption by up to 25%. T...

In this no-holds-barred episode, Damian Mason sits down with Kelly Garrett, Adam Byrne, and Gail Stratman to unpack the tangled mess — and quiet triumphs — of American agriculture today. From the loss of farmer autonomy to a flood of confusing products, the conversation exposes why the system oft...

Wheat planting is going strong and Matt talks himself into doing some more research by putting in a replicated plot to determine if saving wheat seed for multiple years has a detrimental effect on yield. Andy has issues getting the fertilizer buggy going. Matt lets his issues with Bayer be know...

Welcome back to the farm! After days of dedicated farming, we're bringing in the last of the crop with our dependable combine harvester machine. It's truly a rewarding day of farm life as the corn combine rolls through the fields, a testament to all the hard work and efficient use of machinery.

Welcome back to the farm as we prepare for the corn harvest! In this video, we're getting the combine harvester ready, specifically our John Deere combine, after a successful bean season. It's a busy day of farming, but preparing this machine for harvesting corn is a straightforward process. Than...

After being out of the field for 9 days due to incessant rains, Matt tries to judge if he's better off planting in marginal conditions or if it would be better if he waits. Andy has oil pressure problems with the 4440. Matt explains some fertility tests with sulfur that he's trying on canola an...

Can a small farm thrive in today’s competitive agricultural economy? Steve Strasheim of Twisted River Farm is proving it can. Starting with just a quarter acre in Montana, Steve has built a diversified, profitable farming operation on 5 acres—focused on direct-to-consumer produce sales. In this e...

Are ag producers sticking with name brands out of habit—or is there real value in loyalty? In this no-holds-barred episode of The Granary, host Damian Mason sits down with Johnny Verell, Brian Adams and Dean Ladner from Albaugh to explore whether brand loyalty is helping or hurting the bottom lin...

What lies ahead for American agriculture? In this forward-looking episode, Damian Mason is joined by nine agribusiness professionals from The Business of Ag Success Group to share 10 bold predictions for the industry through 2026 and beyond. Topics include:

The future of government subsidies

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Get ready for the harvest season with these optimal harvester settings! We detail specific adjustments for rotor speed, fan speed, and sieves, offering insights crucial for efficient farming operations.

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After being out of the field for a few days due to a storm system, Matt, Kelly, and Andy are ready to get the cotton harvest finished up. But after taking the previous day to make some much needed repairs, Matt vents his frustration over the price gouging equipment manufacturers are giving farm...

Overgrown to clean — in this video I’m tackling small trees, brush, and thick bushes on the farm using a skid steer equipped with a grinder. This area had been left untouched for years, and the goal was to reclaim usable ground while cleaning up field edges and improving access across the farm.

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