See how to manage planting corn with heavy equipment. Get a clear look at tractor operation techniques while pulling a 20,000-pound planter in the field.This video offers a firsthand view of the planting process, specifically focusing on the challenges of maneuvering large-scale farming planter s...

After finishing up with their first ever canola harvest, Matt, Andy, Kelly, and Carter jump right into what Matt thinks will be a big wheat harvest...the biggest one in years. But will Matt be disappointed yet again when the combine starts to roll? Andy gets his chance to run the big Elmer's gr...

Matt, Andy, and Carter rush to get the rest of the canola harvested so they can immediately get started harvesting wheat. Matt explains how this canola will be used for making renewable fuels, specifically sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Matt talks about all the things he's lear...

Finally, the Griggs' first ever canola harvest is under way. But will Matt be satisfied with the yields of his first ever canola crop? Matt talks about the economics of producing canola vs wheat. Matt, Carter, and Andy are excited about putting the @elmersmfg 1300 HaulMaster to the test and ...

After much anticipation, it's time for Matt, Kelly, and Andy to harvest their first ever canola crop! But with no experience harvesting canola that the difficulties involved with capturing the tiny seed, will Matt be able to do an acceptable job harvesting it? Matt also takes a look at the firs...

Could a new federal tax incentive reshape investment in rural America?

Most agricultural producers, landowners, and agribusiness professionals have never heard of Rural Opportunity Zones, yet this new federal program could unlock billions of dollars in private investment for agriculture and rura...

We're back on the farm, getting our equipment ready for a busy week! This video shows our sprayer in action, performing a crucial burn down application as part of our daily agriculture operations. The planter is also prepped, ensuring our farming continues smoothly with our reliable machinery.

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With planting out of the way, Matt, Kelly, Andy, and Carter can focus on the much anticipated first canola harvest. But before they carry the combine to the field, @elmersmfg is dropping off a big piece of equipment for them to test out that they first saw at the National Farm Machinery Show. ...

Americans consume enormous amounts of animal protein every week, but the forces driving demand, pricing, and profitability are often misunderstood. In this episode of The Business of Agriculture, Damian Mason sits down with animal protein analyst Michael DiSabato, founder of Highline Consulting G...

Cotton Planting was going along smoothly...until it wasn't. Parts falling off the planter forces Matt to initiate a search & rescue and a hidden obstacle in the field rips the wing off of the roller crimper leading to a big repair job. Matt explains the reason for his optimism this year in the ...

With Andy still out of town, Matt, Kelly, and Carter are doing their best to get the cotton planted as soon as possible. Fortunately, the weather has been very cooperative in getting the crop planted and Matt reflects on how easy the 2026 planting season has been compared to past years. A blown...

With Andy out for the week and Carter in school, Matt and Kelly have to pull double duty to get the cotton crop planted as soon as possible. However, Kelly has suddenly come down with an illness that she has to battle through. Matt discusses the intricacies of planting green explaining why he s...

Cotton planting is in full swing and with Andy being out, Carter is really stepping up his game by handling a difficult job like a pro. Matt sees some disease in the cover crop that has him concerned about the wheat crop. Matt explains the effects of the cover crop on soil temperature and how e...

Farmers are facing a perfect storm: rising fertilizer prices, increasing seed costs, expensive crop protection products, and tighter profit margins. But are these pressures squeezing farmers out—or forcing them to rethink how they farm?

In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason welcomes Kelly...

A map went viral on X showing Iowa — one of America's most productive agricultural states — imports 90% of its food. Cue the outrage. Cue the gubernatorial candidates. Cue the narrative that our food system must be broken. But is it? Damian Mason brings back specialty crop grower Steve Strasheim ...

Stanford professor of biology Paul Ehrlich predicted mass starvation, water and food rationing in America and the disappearance of England as a country. His apocalyptic forecast for an overpopulated, food insecure world were laid out in his 1968 book “Population Bomb,” then reiterated over 1,000s...

With Andy having to be out of town a few days for his sister's wedding and the weather finally straightening up and Kelly having to spray corn, Matt has to get the cotton planting started by himself. But how much will juggling multiple jobs slow him down???

How early should soybeans be planted?

Near Auburn, Nebraska, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board member Mark Caspers is testing that question firsthand. Inspired by the late Jim Specht's research and advocacy for early soybean planting, Caspers planted soybeans on March 26—weeks earlier than many ...

While Kelly and Andy spray corn, Matt tries to get the combine repairs finished up. Carter puts his plan in action and plants his first ever crop-sunflowers for a dove hunt this fall. Matt puts in Part 2 of his humic acid test to see whether humic acid can stabilize nitrogen as stated. He show...

Turning old cherry orchard ground back into productive soil takes serious horsepower and the right equipment. After removing cherry trees, we were left with roots, rocks, sticks, grass, and years of orchard debris buried beneath the surface. With labor short and no practical way to prepare the fi...

America has been the undisputed king of corn production for generations, but is that crown starting to slip?

In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason sits down with Kelly Garrett, Todd Kimbrell, and Tommy Roach to examine whether growing competition could threaten the United States' position...

Agriculture prides itself on resilience, innovation, and hard work. But is the industry as willing to accept feedback as it is to overcome adversity?

In this episode of the Business of Agriculture, Damian Mason is joined by Zach Johnson, better known as the Millennial Farmer, for a candid discus...

It's an early start on the farm as we prepare to load the sprayer for the last river bottom ground. This farm vlog captures a typical morning, showcasing our farm equipment and daily farm life. We're keeping our farming operations running smoothly, despite the slightly wet grass, as we get ready ...

Matt has plans for saving more money on getting the CaseIH combine ready for harvest this year, but after Andy does some more closer inspection in a hard to get area, he has some bad news for Matt...

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