This week on Fridays in the Field, we’re south of Ansley in Custer County, Nebraska talking with farmer Tim Krouse as planting season gets underway.

Dry conditions across much of Nebraska are already shaping decisions in the field. Tim shares how farmers in his area are managing planting in dust...

We're back in the workshop tackling some new challenges! This video captures various aspects of our latest endeavors, from intricate "welding" to broader "diy projects" that spark our "creative ideas". You'll also see some familiar "tanks" and hear some powerful "quotes" that keep our "faith" str...

We’re kicking off a real-world nitrogen efficiency trial on Honeycrisp apples here in Northern Michigan, putting AgXplore’s program to the test in a high-value specialty crop. With nitrogen costs where they are, every unit matters—and in this trial, we’re looking closely at how improving nitrogen...

With very little rain over the last 2 months, the major drought from last year has continued into the 2026 planting season. Matt explains how it's being detrimental to planting while being teased with thunderstorms to the north. But will the rain swing down and catch Matt stuck in the field??? ...

This week on Fridays in the Field, we visit the Raymond Central FFA test plot just outside of Raymond, Nebraska.

The project is a partnership between the Raymond Central FFA chapter, alumni supporters, and local farmers. Together they plant and manage a soybean test plot that helps raise funds f...

Experience a full year of life on our Michigan fruit farm in this 2025 farm season compilation, from pruning and planting to frost protection, orchard management, and harvest. Follow along through the highs and challenges of growing apples and cherries as we showcase what a year in the life of a ...

U.S. meat consumption is at a record high despite rising grocery prices, especially for beef. Meanwhile, plant-based meat alternatives continue losing consumer interest and market share. Why are consumers still choosing real meat? Is the demand driven by protein preferences, nutrition trends, the...

In this week’s Fridays in the Field, we catch up with western Hall County farmer Michael Dibbern as he shares how planting is progressing, why some acres are still on hold, and what the moisture means for early crop development.

Dibbern also talks about the bigger issues on farmers’ minds this s...

Join us on a peaceful drive as we navigate the beautiful "winter scenery" and experience the challenges of "driving in winter." With significant "snowfall" this season, we're sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the "farm" during this time, including some ongoing "diy projects" that keep us busy. ...

Bayer and Corteva control a major share of the seed industry, but independent seed companies still have opportunities to compete and win. Damian Mason talks with Bob Miller, founder of Miller Hybrids in Kalona, Iowa, about how small seed companies can succeed through strong genetics, farmer-focus...

Corn Planting is underway and Matt has to fix some gremlins like his fertilizer pump failing. Later, Matt, Kelly, and Matt put in an exciting replicated biological plot. Matt talks about and shows his data about the MicroNoc biological he's been using for years.

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With soybean planting done, Matt, Kelly, and Andy work to quickly get the planter set up to plant corn. But with the fix matt implemented for the row cleaners failing, they need to be overhauled. Plus the liquid fertilizer equipment needs to be put on. Will the new liquid fertilizer system on ...

What should have been a quick and easy two days of soybean planting has turned into a drawn out mess with unforseen mechanical issues. After taking a morning to get the tractor hydraulics repaired, Matt gets to the furthest farm from the shop and promptly blows a 30' long hydraulic hose. But wi...

With most of the spring fieldwork done, it's time to get started planting the 2026 crop. Chasing big yields, this year will be the earliest Matt has ever planted his soybeans! But after taking a week going through the planter this winter and adding more systems, Matt quickly finds out that the ...

With part of one of Matt's farms being sold for development, he needs to make a new access road to get to the rest of the farm. Matt talks about the history of that farm being that it was the first farm he ever rented but subdivisions have been encroaching on it for 19 years. Later Matt stops a...

Spring is progressing much more quickly at Griggs Farms than normal. With the unseasonably warm and dry weather, crops have progressed quickly this year. Kelly has to spray the canola with a fungicide, Matt is re-treating his burndown strips, and Carter and Andy are spreading fertilizer. Matt ...

Doug Stratman is just getting the 2026 planting season underway in northeast Nebraska.

After putting just one acre in the ground, Stratman had to pause and troubleshoot a planter issue with his starter fertilizer flow meter before continuing — a reminder that even the smallest equipment issues c...

Join us on a peaceful drive as we embark on a scenic road trip, hitting multiple stops found on facebook marketplace. This driving video captures our journey, highlighting the various trucks we encounter along the way as we head towards indianapolis. It's a true road test for our early morning ad...

Installing a deer fence for apple trees is a critical step when growing fruit trees from scratch, and today we’re finishing our apple tree nursery build here in Michigan. Protecting young apple trees from deer damage is essential for successful orchard establishment, especially when you’re invest...

Only one task remains before planting begins...all the chicken litter must be spread. Matt gives an education on the demand for chickens in America and facts on how much litter is produced that must go somewhere. But with constant complaints from some in the surrounding houses, no one wants to ...

With the very dry conditions, Matt has plans on fixing some places in the field that he hasn't been able to because of mud in past years. But Andy finds a bad wheel bearing on the dirtpan that must be fixed first. Andy and Carter get started spreading chicken litter, but a tire blowout brings t...

With the long stretch of dry weather, Andy gets excited about doing some tillage to fix where the tile was installed. Matt shows the proof of how the extreme drought from last year has not ended yet. Matt and Andy modify the new saddle tank frame on the tractor to improve the turning radius.

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American agriculture is changing—quietly in some ways, dramatically in others. The question is not whether the industry will look different in ten years, but who will still be standing when it does.

In this episode, Damian Mason sits down with Scott Sartor of Croptell to unpack the real forces s...

With Andy temporarily out, Kelly has to go spray the wheat. Matt explains what he's seeing from the ripping and also talks about what he's doing different with crop insurance. Later, loading the steers puts Kelly in a precarious situation.