Screwworm from the south. Asian longhorned ticks from the east. Learn more about these two threats and what's being done to mitigate them. Also, we weaned the calves in early spring and it was mostly stress free!

Right before an expected storm system rolls in, Matt finally gets back in some good standing wheat. But on this farm, Matt has his first set of wheat test plots and hopes to answer the age old question: does saving and planting your own wheat seed year after year cost you yield? Kelly pulls do...

Matt gets moved to a farm where storms blew all the wheat flat on the ground and he struggles late into the night trying to get it cut before predicted storms arrive. Kelly is nervous having to pull the Elmer's 1300 grain cart up a steep, dangerous access road loaded with 50,000 lbs of wheat. M...

It is finally bean planting season. Watch how to operate a seed changer and master the tricky task of backing up a four-wheeled wagon.

This video is for farmers and gardeners preparing for the planting cycle. We demonstrate the practical realities of loading seed and navigating equipment around ...

Soybeans across Nebraska have come a long way since a slow, dry start to the growing season. This week on Fridays in the Field, Steve White visits Beaver Crossing to talk with Nate Quam about how recent rains have changed the crop, what farmers should be watching as soybeans move into reproductiv...

What if you could only keep one micronutrient in your fertility program next season—which one would it be?

In this agronomy-heavy episode of The Granary, Damian Mason is joined by Chad Henderson, Texas Todd Kimbrell, and Nachur's agronomist Tommy Roach to tackle one of farming's toughest "what i...

A new study commissioned by the National Corn Growers Association finds that U.S. farmers face substantially higher crop input prices, with some products costing nearly twice as much as comparable inputs in Brazil.

In this episode, Damian Mason speaks with NCGA Chief Economist Krista Swanson abo...

Crop conditions continue to improve across central Nebraska, but new challenges are beginning to emerge.

This week, Karla Whittington visits with Ethan Zoerb in Custer County. While early-season dryness led to uneven corn emergence and delayed soybean development, timely rainfall has helped both...

Experience a day of tractor planting as we get the crops in the ground. See the reality of field work from inside the cab.

This video captures the rhythm of farming life during the busy planting season. After a long night and some unexpected truck trouble, we head out to the fields to finish the...

What is nanotechnology, and how could it change the future of agriculture? In the premiere episode of Uprooted, host Damian Mason explores the science of nanotechnology and discovers how nanoparticles are being used to improve fertilizer efficiency, crop nutrition, and modern farming. If you've e...

Today, Matt has Brian Adams, U.S. sales manager for Life Scientific visit his farm to explain the new fungicide offerings they have available in the U.S. market. Life Scientific reverse engineers off patent name brand, multiple modes of action herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides and market...

More than 200 million acres of the American South are covered in timber. The South produces one-third of America’s lumber, with paper and cardboard as an important by-product. Bobby Dobson, timber investor and land broker, and Spencer Smith of Saunders Real Estate join Damian Mason to break down ...

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...

Wheat harvest is in full swing and it's Kelly's turn to experience the Elmer's 1300 HaulMaster grain cart. But while Kelly is on the grain cart, someone needs to take her place on the planter so Carter get's his first chance at planting a crop. To go along with Carter learning a new job, Matt e...

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...