The gremlins are still hanging around! This time, it's problems with the litter spreader. Matt talks about what the cotton is yielding and how the yield monitor is not reliable. Kelly shows how modules are tagged and explains the origins behind the pink TAMA wrap that Matt has switched to.

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We in Agriculture are told, “The low cost producer wins.” That’s been generally true for as long as anyone working in Ag today can remember. But what about moving forward? Will efficiency gains be enough to keep Agriculture profitable? No, they won’t be. The reason: Focusing on efficiency address...

The age-old debate: is a potato a vegetable? Short answer: yes. But if you ask the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, maybe not. Plus we shipped our stocker cattle off the ranch so that requires gathering, sorting and the ever-dreaded (by me) counting.

Cotton harvest is finally here and Matt is excited for what he thinks will be a pretty big crop. But after a long August of him, Andy, and Luke Routh working on Part 2 of the cotton picker overhaul, will the picker run like it should??? Or more importantly, can Matt remember how to operate it??...

What should've been a short and quick soybean harvest has drawn into a long process as Matt, Kelly, and Andy struggle with breakdowns and repairs. Matt has to add some armor plating to his combine and shows an injury he picked up as a job hazard....

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Join me on an exhilarating journey in my latest vlog as we dive into the heart of the harvest season! From the golden fields to the bustling barn, I’ll take you behind the scenes of our agricultural adventure, showcasing the hard work and dedication that goes into bringing the bounty from farm to...

Just when soybean harvest gets going good, Matt starts having equipment breakdowns including the most expensive hydraulic hose he's ever had to replace. Matt also rips some soybean ground and shows the viewer just how good of a job the CaseIH 2500 ripper is doing.

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Beginning in the 1960s, Americans were told of the evils of saturated fat. From the 1970s through the ’90s, “low fat” was a can’t miss marketing slogan. Abstaining from meat, eggs, butter, and milk would keep us thin and stave off heart attacks, we were told. Grains and fiber were the answer for ...

We travel just north of Indianapolis, Indiana to meet with Scott Smith of Triple S farms and learn all about tomato production.

Soybean Harvest 2024 begins! However, the crew at Griggs Farms has a few issues with equipment to work out. And not only that, the local grainery starts rejecting loads of soybeans due to damage from the hurricane. Matt shows the result of the cotton defoliation from the drone and gives a vita...

Join me in my new vlog as we dive into the world of farming and the exciting preparations for harvest season! In each episode, I'll take you through the daily rhythms of farm life, showcasing everything. You’ll gain insights into sustainable farming practices, the challenges we face, and the joys...

We’re in year one of an Agricultural economic downturn due to low commodity prices. How bad are things, really? Where - geographically - are the numbers worse and who’s holding up better? Curt Covington, with Ag America Lending joins Damian Mason for the third time on The Business of Agriculture ...

It was early spring of 2023 when Grant Woodley began experiencing excruciating head pain. Initial medication helped relieve the discomfort, but it wasn't long before stroke-like symptoms landed him in the ER. Additional tests revealed several abscesses on Grant's brain that required immediate neu...

Chris Youngmark, a dedicated volunteer firefighter from Mackinaw, IL, is deeply committed to his community. In addition to his firefighting efforts, Chris has played an active role in fostering small business development. His own business, The Farm Sitter, is a testament to his entrepreneurial sp...

Rob continues the conversation with Steve Archer on the challenges and joys of urban farming.

Steve Archer, a Chicago native, discovered his passion for urban farming at 11 years old when he grew his first pumpkin. That experience ignited a lifelong dedication to sustainable agriculture in city spaces. Today, he tends to his own thriving garden and is an active beekeeper in the heart of C...

James Aikman's journey from the world of banking to wilderness began with a dream and blossomed into a destination. Now co-owner of a 40-acre wildlife park in Arcola, IL, he has transformed his vision into reality, creating a safari adventure home to over 230 animals from 90 different species. He...

Haley Stewart, a talented photographer from Petersburg, IL, has a unique gift for capturing the heart and soul of farm life. Through the lens of her camera, she brings the beauty and charm of rural moments to life. Whether she's on a family farm or at a county fair, Haley considers it an honor to...

With Hurricane Helene hanging around and soaking West Tennessee, Matt hires a drone crew to come in and spray his replanted soybeans to desiccate them and also to spread some cover crop in the city limits of Jackson that his cropduster won't do. Afterwards, Matt likes the job the did so much he ...

With Hurricane Helene bearing down on them, Matt and Andy race to get the rest of the ground ripped and planted with cover crop but fall short when a surprise rain event shows up. Matt shows the carnage from the gearbox on his combine that was leaking badly during corn harvest.

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With the remnants of Hurricane Helene quickly approaching, Matt and Andy race to get fieldwork done before being rained out. Matt is still ripping ground and Andy is getting started planting cover crops. Matt shows how to calibrate a drill, talks about his plans to improve his soil structure, h...

It was early spring of 2023 when Grant Woodley began experiencing excruciating head pain. Initial medication helped relieve the discomfort, but it wasn't long before stroke-like symptoms landed him in the ER. Additional tests revealed several abscesses on Grant's brain that required immediate neu...

With corn harvest complete, Matt gets the chance to run his new ripper he bought last spring. He explains his plans and reasons for turning to some deep tillage in order to improve fields and it starts by penetrating down into the fragipan. But the big question is, will his tractors pull it???
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It was early spring of 2023 when Grant Woodley began experiencing excruciating head pain. Initial medication helped relieve the discomfort, but it wasn't long before stroke-like symptoms landed him in the ER. Additional tests revealed several abscesses on Grant's brain that required immediate neu...