The start of Michigan Cherry Harvest is here! Join me as we start the cherry harvest portion of the vlog!! Shaking cherries is a hard task that we complete with efficiency and accuracy! We will test the limits of our modern harvesting technology! Working around the clock 24 hours a day, 7 days a ...

Are DRONES the future of agricultural applications on row crops and Michigan Specialty Crops? Can they be more efficient than what’s being used currently. Very interesting information and demonstration!

We also finish up some spring projects and get ready for the start of Cherry Harvest in Mich...

Come along as we talk with my Keystone Cooperative Agronomist Jason about the best apple thinning techniques. He explains the how’s and why farmers thin apples in Michigan in order to improve the crop size and production! Also, we visit Alec Altonen from Altonen Orchards! He’s gives us an intro t...

What an exciting time! As cherry harvest approaches in the end of June there is always plenty of work to get done! We are working on mowing organic orchards, prepping equipment for harvest, and finishing up some tillage in order to get a cover crop in the ground before we get too busy!!!

in this weeks video we take a second look at our nursery! In a previous episode of Pomes and Stones we planted 10,000 M-106 Root Stock plant in our new nursery! Now a few weeks have gone by and i will show you how the trees have progressed over the last few week! they are starting to push out new...

Join us for an exciting farm update as we tackle the challenges of being stuck in mud. After we start tilling the field to transition from a cherry orchard to be ready for cover crop. Watch as we provide a detailed crop update. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative video!

In this video I show everyone 3 ways our farm maximizes efficiency in order to save thousands on the farm.

In this weeks video we talk with Travis! he is the head of our apiary company Cherry Bee! Our bees have quite the journey as the cross the country multiple times in order to pollinate multiple crops across the United States!

First vlog on the day to day life of a fruit farmer in Michigan! Come along on a day to day or week to week journey following me to see what’s going on, on the farm! Fertilizers and preparing our spray trucks for the first work of the spring!

Come along with me as we fight frost getting up early in the middle of the night to combat frost with our frost fans! We also fertilize apples and cherries and work to finish up our apple trellis in this weeks video!

Megan Couch, a passionate entrepreneur from Sheffield, IL, has spent her life immersed in the restaurant industry. In her early teenage years, she worked tirelessly in the business, gaining hands-on experience of what it takes to create a successful establishment. At just 23 years old, she became...

Matt, a 4th gen farmer from Owaneco, IL, is deeply rooted in both agriculture and community service. He’s a Senior Research Manager for the IL Answer Plot and raises corn, beans, cattle and has a custom bailing business. Matt wants to have a positive impact on his community by supporting the loca...

Jon Griffel, a sixth-generation grain and cattle farmer from Carlinville, IL, isn’t just growing crops and cattle. He’s cultivating a vision for his community. His passion for agriculture goes beyond the farm gate. He’s working to launch "Our Market," a local food co-op designed to keep homegrown...

Justin and Bobby Allaman are 6th-generation grain farmers from Monmouth, Illinois, carrying on their family's deep-rooted ag legacy. In addition to growing high-quality grain, they offer pasture-raised poultry, providing farm-fresh, locally sourced products directly to consumers. Their passion fo...

Matt Boucher, a fourth-generation farmer from Dwight, IL, grows more than just corn and soybeans. His family farm offers pork, chicken, eggs, pumpkins, and popcorn directly to consumers, creating a meaningful connection with their customers. Sharing their farm’s story has been a rewarding experie...

Chelsey Stotler, a senior at Stark Co High School is serving as the FFA President. She was a National FFA Finalist in Ag Science and is excited about her future college plans and job in the industry. The leadership and communication skills she has gleaned from FFA conferences and competitions is ...

Drew is 4th generation farming the family farm in Woodhull, IL and was recognized by the Illinois Soybean Association as a "20 under 40" award winner for his leadership. Adrienne did not grow up on a farm and shares stories of all she has learned over the years and stresses the importance of prio...

Todd Main has more than 20yrs experience in leading initiatives to advance support for sustainable public policies. As Director of Market Development at the Illinois Soybean Association, he develops strategies to support new uses for Illinois soybeans and good trade relations with potential buyer...

In this video, Matt and Andy take a break from the shopwork to take care of a longstanding problem in two of their fields: drainage. Matt hires a crew to bring their massive tiling machine to lay some drain tile in two areas that stay saturated with water and make planting and growing a crop di...

Matt and Andy get started on another big project in the shop overhauling their roller crimper. However, what should be a quick and easy project quickly turns into a nightmare when Matt finds his replacement parts were manufactured incorrectly and the manufacturer refuses to correct their mistake...

Global beef trade is a complex issue comprising imports and exports - find out why we import beef, what we export and how it benefits beef producers. Plus we are preg-checking and weaning on the ranch and I share a secret to low-stress, calm and quiet weaning!

There's never a perfect time for an injury to occur on the farm, but most producers would tell you that calving and planting season are less than ideal. This was the reality facing Rodney and Vicki Meckle in the spring of 2024, when Rodney sustained a broken ankle while feeding his cows. With hel...

The Bahm family farm has been operating in southwest North Dakota since the turn of the 20th century, with several generations carrying on this proud tradition. Jim and Labeth Bahm picked up the torch in 1998 and have worked hard to further the operation. Last year, a new challenge was placed bef...

With some dry weather and finally a day with no wind, Matt and Andy get a jumpstart on the spring fieldwork by getting some chicken litter spread on soybean ground with their @SalfordGroup BBI Spreader. But after things begin smoothly, Matt has problems diagnosing a problem that brings things ...