It's a race against the clock as the XtremeAg farmers work through the night to harvest their crop. Matt Miles benefits from advancements in cotton picking technology. Kevin, Chad and Temple manage breakdowns and potential weather issues that threaten to eat into their year-end profits.

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This is our second year with this variety of forage sorghum and last year we loved its drought tolerance. Drought hasn't been the case this year - which led to some replanting decisions. PLUS I do some more farm showing!

The Business of Agriculture is all about producing food, fuel, and fiber. We’re damn good at it. What we’re not so good at is promoting our products. In a marketplace that’s oversupplied on just about every Agricultural commodity, differentiation, promotion, branding, and marketing are more impor...

Jim and Laura are deeply committed to creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities in their community. In Chillicothe, IL, they’ve founded two impactful non-profits that serve both children and adults with disabilities. The first, Blue Ridge Community Farm, and second Picket Fence Fou...

Jim and Laura have a farm just outside of Chillicothe, IL that serves adults and children with disabilities giving them the chance to experience life on the farm in a unique way.

Kristina, was a small town teacher/dreamer who got into training horses by accident. She became a high performance athlete and travels to compete in "Eventing". Her riding school "Eyes Up Equestrian" is a program that has riding opportunities for all ages in Brimfield, IL.

Brandy from Olive Branch, IL, redefines the image of a modern farmer. Facing the challenges of farming along the river, her resilience was put to the test when the levee break of 2016 forever altered her family's farming operation. In this episode, Brandy opens up about her mother's struggle with...

Amy Lister, a horticulture graduate from Iowa State, first set foot on a farm in college and later married an Iowa farmer. She now works at Hoerr Nursery Garden Center and was a self-employed gardener for 8 years. For Amy, gardening is all about color and offers a way to navigate life's challenges.

In Sheffield, IL, Elizabeth is a believer in the power of relationships within rural communities. She opened Royal Super Mart, recognizing that a grocery store is vital to the social, physical, and economic well-being of her town. She and her husband, Tim, established Cornerstone, a hub designed ...

Curt, with farm family roots in Jasper and Fayette Counties, Illinois, is an avid hunter and fisherman. Passionate about outdoor safety and environmental education, he teaches 4-H shooting sports, motivated by witnessing several accidents in his youth. Curt believes lifelong passions begin with a...

Adam Sommer, a 5th-generation farmer in Metamora, IL, has transformed the family farm by opening Evergreen Farm Brewing. Now, they grow hops and brew beer, creating a welcoming atmosphere that feels like arriving at a friend's gathering. Their motto, "from ground to growler," perfectly captures t...

Amber is a versatile individual balancing many roles professionally as well as personally. Her day job is teaching 6th grade math, focusing on underserved students. On her farm, she raises rare-colored thoroughbred horses, including one that starred as "Silver" in the Lone Ranger movie. An entrep...

Matt, Kelly, and Andy take a break from getting harvest equipment ready to attend the 2024 Farm Progress Show! They get to see lots of cool new equipment, watch combine demonstrations, and catch up with friends. But the highlight of the show was getting to see inside of the New CaseIH AF11 comb...

Matt and Andy have 4 preharvest repair projects going on and not a single one of them is finished due to waiting on parts. Today, they try to cut that number in half by getting the CaseIH ripper and the GTS cornhead finished and ready for the field before getting back on the John Deere drill and...

With Luke Routh heading back to North Carolina soon, Matt gets him to repair some electrical wiring on the cotton picker while Andy starts removing the rusted out rear doors. Matt, Andy, and Luke also take advantage of some shade on a hot morning to bring the John Deere 1560 drill out of the she...

Cobalt is really important in the enzyme fixing microbial world helping with germination and resistance.

In this video, Matt dives off into farm subsidies and explains what the most common programs are, how they work, the problems with them, and most importantly, how the American taxpayer gets benefit from them.

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The cotton picker work continues. A big project begins in replacing all the baler belts on the Round Module Baler. But for a few days, Matt and Andy have help from a new person on the farm...

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Traveling to a farm show can be a fantastic way to explore agricultural innovations, enjoy local food, and engage with the farming community. Don’t forget to check out the various exhibits, and perhaps even some hands-on activities that showcase rural life. Enjoy the video!!!

Owen Moose comes on the show to talk about the brand new James Mooose 1000! Nothing else on the market like it with next level technology and ingenuity.

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Are livestock producers unfairly targeted by climate activists for their environmental impact? Do consumers face unjust guilt trips over their meat, milk, and egg choices? In this episode of The Business of Agriculture, we dive into the debate surrounding livestock and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Farming and family go hand-in-hand, and often times that means finding roles and ways to work with each other. Explore the unique history of Rocket City in Huntsville, Alabama. Temple heads to the sea to learn about a different type of farming. Kelly explores a new piece of equipment that he hope...

Thank you for having us on this journey through the fields! We truly enjoyed plowing through the video with you and can't wait to harvest more exciting experiences together in the future!

With the ripper project at a standstill and other repairs done, Matt and Andy turn their attention to their new John Deere baler cotton picker and focus on finishing the overhaul that began last year...First up is replacing the water pump, thermostats, and doing some work on the heads.

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