This week on Fridays in the Field, we head to eastern Nebraska to learn about a farming practice that’s gaining attention across the Midwest — roller crimping cover crops.

Nebraska Extension Educator and farmer Aaron Nygren explains how crimping rye cover crops creates a thick mat of residue tha...

For Nebraska hay producer Austin Rice, the 2026 season is off to a dry start — but recent rains are bringing some optimism.

Near Wilsonville, Rice says SR Farms entered spring after one of the driest winters he can remember, with little snow and limited moisture. Still, timely rains are helping ...

We are back at it, getting this rig ready for action after a winter of hard work. This video showcases the essential preventative maintenance we're doing on our water tank system, ensuring everything runs smoothly on the farm. It's all part of the daily farming life, making sure our tractor and o...

From a small town in western Nebraska to the frontlines of agricultural robotics, Jacob Hansen is building technology that could reshape how cattle feedlots operate.

In this episode of Building Nebraska, we sit down with Jacob Hansen, founder of ALA Engineering, to talk about the real-world chal...

Finally after waiting 5 months to receive the new BushHog that he ordered back last December, Matt finally get to lay his eyes on his new rotary cutter! But will Matt or Andy be the first one to wear the paint off the blades? Later, Matt gives his initial impressions of his purchase. But the q...

Can supply chain disruptions actually make farmers more profitable? It sounds backward — but rising fertilizer prices, expensive diesel, and tighter margins may be forcing agriculture to become smarter and more efficient.

In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason sits down with Kelly Garrett,...

Is American Agriculture too dependent on corn and soybean production? Probably. But what is the reasonable alternative? Business of Agriculture host Damian Mason asks Illinois farmer / businessman Marc Severson and StoneX’s Ryan Moe: Is meaningful US crop diversification actually feasible? The co...

Spring orchard maintenance means dealing with the mess winter leaves behind pushing brush, building burn piles, and sometimes getting closer to the fire than you probably should with a tractor. This is real farm work: managing pruning cleanup, fire control, and equipment risk while getting orchar...

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With inclement weather bearing down on them, Matt, Kelly, and Andy race to get the rest of the corn crop planted. Matt talks about the recent improvement in commodity prices. Andy has to break out a special piece of equipment for one farm.

With terrific planting weather here, Matt and Kelly have to shut the planter down for a couple days to make a quick trip to Missouri. Matt has to switch from conventional corn to GMO corn. Construction on a road causes transport difficulties.

Matt is putting in his most intensive and exciting test yet: Testing the nitrogen stabilization ability of humic acids compared to untreated and a traditional NBPT inhibitor with the help of Kelly and Andy.

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...

Crop input costs are reaching record levels in 2026, putting added pressure on farm profitability and financial viability. In this episode of The Business of Agriculture, Damian Mason is joined by Brian Adams of Life Scientific to discuss how producers can evaluate seed, fungicides, crop protecti...

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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