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HPJ Talk is a weekly podcast featuring commentary and news for farmers, ranchers, and those who live and work in the High Plains.
Soil Solutions with Jessica Gnad emphasizes the importance of producing healthy soil, and provides important tips and insights from industry leaders on the topic of soil health and regenerative agriculture.
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Trisha Jackson, Ph.D. is the Director of Regenerative Agriculture for PraireFood™. She hails from central Kansas, where she learned to value prairies and rural communities. Her educational and personal adventures took her around the world, where she admired diverse cultures, foods, landscapes, and agriculture.
Through her graduate studies in soil science, environmental studies, and climatology, she came to understand how regenerative agricultural practices build healthy soil to create truly resilient communities brimming with nutrient-dense food, clean water, and plentiful wildlife.
With these values in mind, she was pleased to join the PrairieFood team to help ensure that rich, fertile soil is the number one crop.
Dr. Silva is an Associate Professor in the Plant Pathology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Her research and extension program focuses on sustainable and organic cropping systems, including cover crops and cover crop-based no-till production, variety selection in organic environments, and the impact of organic management on soil biological and physical properties.
Erin has launched a comprehensive organic grain training program for farmers in the upper Midwest, “OGRAIN”. Erin works closely with organic farmers and industry members both in Wisconsin and throught the upper Midwest and serves on the Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council.
Organic Grain Resource and Information Network Website: https://ograin.cals.wisc.edu/
Rick Clark is a 5th generation farmer from Williamsport, IN. The main goal on the farm is to build soil health and achieve balance with Mother Nature. Rick has developed and constantly improves a systematic approach to regenerative farming. The farm strives to be a low cost input producer, while maintaining an increase in yield year over year. The farm is 100% NGMO, 100% no till, and 100% cover crop. Rick is currently transitioning the 7000 acre farm to organic. He is most proud of developing a system of organic farming that uses no tillage. He will suppress weeds with cover crops. Rick cares deeply about human health as well, that is one of the main drivers behind the organic no till style of farming. Rick is building a system that will be viable and sustainable for generations to come.
A few years ago, Rick describes, the farm went through a major rain event. “We had a one-inch rain event on the farm right after we had freshly tilled some soil,” recalls Rick. “I could not believe how far that soil had moved in the ditch and was ready to leave the farm. That was enough.” What started as a desire to solve for discrete challenges on the farm—increasing soil resiliency in response to an eroding rain event—has transformed into a systematic dedication to building soil health across the operation. Farming Green, as Rick calls it, now encompasses a suite of conservation practices including planting cash crops directly into cover crops, no-till practices, rotational grazing livestock, and reducing inputs and energy use on the operation.
Welcome back to Soil Solutions with Jessica Gnad. This episode features Monte Bottens, a fifth-generation Illinois farmer who owns and operates Bottens Family Farm, Grateful Graze, is the Founder and CEO of Ag Solutions Network Inc., and host of the AgEmerge Podcast.
Monte shares what regenerative ag means to him and how producers can get started with it themselves, focusing on what consumers actually want, and how his operation Grateful Graze is using soil health principles.
Monte Bottens is a business owner, entrepreneur, and thought leader who has deep roots in agriculture. Raised as a fifth-generation, northwestern Illinois farmer, Monte is a business owner, entrepreneur and thought leader. Monte began his farming career with two bred sows given to him by his grandmother. Thanks to great guidance from his dad and equipment-sharing startup assistance, today he’s the owner of Bottens Family Farm (BFF).
The farm utilizes the latest agricultural innovations in precision farming technology and crop management systems while putting into practice advanced regenerative ag principles. BFF produces a diversity of crops and grass-fed livestock. which are sold direct to consumers under the Grateful Graze label.
He is the Founder, President and CEO of Ag Solutions Network, Inc. (ASN) headquartered in Moline, Illinois, where he leads the development and distribution of the POWER2GRO crop production system. ASN utilizes the latest technological advancements and highest-quality ingredients to enable farmers to build soil health and soil wealth. Monte is also the host of ASN’s podcast, AgEmerge where featured guests discuss new ideas, grower insights, research and emerging technology.
Monte is the Founder and Partner of California Ag Solutions, Inc. (CAS) in Madera, CA. The CAS team serves farmers of the Central Valley by helping them adopt reduced tillage techniques combined with improved water and nutrient efficiency using ASN’s POWER2GRO system on a wide variety of crops.
Monte has a love for the agricultural diversity in California. He serves on the leadership team of Conservation Agriculture Systems Innovation (CASI) center that develops integrated reduced tillage and irrigation techniques in California and globally. His excitement for ag tech and continuous process improvement also led him to get involved with the UC Davis Entrepreneurship Program and the Sacramento Angels. He has a desire to teach others and make region specific practices applicable for all different crops, soil types, and climates throughout the US. He has presented at many conferences and universities sharing his passion for soil health and agriculture innovation.
Monte is a graduate of Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. He and his wife Robyn live in Sherrard, Illinois, close to family and the family farm.
Welcome back to Soil Solutions with Jessica Gnad. This is the third of three episodes highlighting the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture's Division of Conservation.
Chad Basinger is a KDA Divison of Conservation representative for the Central Kansas region. In this episode, Chad shares how he got started farming and developed interest in soil health practices, the unique challenges farmers face in central Kansas, how the Conservation District helps educate farmers and producers on soil health and regenerative practices, and more.
Chad Basinger is a farmer and rancher from Pretty Prairie, Kansas. He has worked with the Conservation District, NRCS and the Cheney Lake Watershed on multiple projects over the years to make conservation improvements. Basinger is a consistent voice for sustainable agriculture, whether supporting programs and good land stewardship locally or traveling to Washington D.C. to advocate to our lawmakers. Alongside his wife, Cassondra, he owns Basinger Land & Cattle. They grow wheat, soybeans and grain sorghum and manage a cow-calf herd and background and finish calves. Basinger and his wife have 4 children and are actively involved in their community and their church.
Chad Basinger has served on the Reno County Conservation District board since 2019 and is currently the cice-chairperson of the board. He has served on the Reno County Farm Bureau Board for 9 years, the Reno County Cattleman’s Board of Directors for 3 years and the Garden Plain Farmer’s Cooperative for 6 years, including a tenure as board president.
Welcome back to Soil Solutions with Jessica Gnad. This is the second of three episodes highlighting the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture's Division of Conservation.
MIchael Thompson is a KDA Divison of Conservation representative for the Western Kansas region. In this episode, Michael shares his thoughts on why and how we can better manage our soil, mitigating erosion and declining water, the unique challenges farmers face in western Kansas, and more. Michael farms in partnership as Thompson Farm and Ranch LLC with his brother Brian and father Richard. The operation is located in Northeast Norton County near Almena, KS. They grow corn, soybeans, and wheat. They also manage a cow/calf beef herd that rotationally grazes on native range and diverse cover crops grown on farmland when there is not a cash grain crop growing. The operation is 100 percent no-till with a focus on increasing biology, soil cover, water holding capacity, and carbon levels of the soils they manage. The last several years Thompson Farm & Ranch has been below their normal precipitation but still has been able to produce good yields in grain crops while providing enough forage for the cattle herd. The change in land management on Thompson Farm & Ranch has made a difference in surviving the years of less than normal rainfall.
He is a board member for Kansas Soil Health Alliance as well as No-Till on the Plains.
Welcome back to Soil Solutions with Jessica Gnad. This is the first of three episodes highlighting the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture's Division of Conservation.
Rod Vorhees and Daryl Donohue are KDA Divison of Conservation representatives for the Eastern and Southeastern regions of the state of Kansas. In this episode, they share their thoughts on the importance soil conservation and conservation partnerships, and the unique needs and challenges for soil health and conservation in their part of the state.
For nearly three decades, awareness of soil health and of implementing conservation practices to encourage healthier soil have been promoted at both the local and the state level by Rod Vorhees. Vorhees is the chairman of the Wilson County Conservation District, and he serves as the chairman of the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s State Conservation Commission (SCC). He has provided leadership, and first-hand knowledge of working on the land, during sessions with soil carbon organization representatives and through contact with soil health organizations at forage plots and land health monitoring locations. Rod Vorhees’ family’s ranching operation, Lazy VJ Farms, located near Coyville, was recognized with the 2017 Kansas Leopold Conservation Award. A native of Fredonia, Kansas, Daryl Donohue serves as treasurer of the Wilson County Conservation District Board of Supervisors. He serves as Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) Area V Director. Donohue is a rancher in northern Wilson County, Kansas, and he has been utilizing growing season burns, or “summer” burns, as a management practice for about many years. He actively promotes the use of prescribed burning to prevent cedar tree encroachment and to assist landowners and producers in recovering land invaded by cedar trees and, while doing so, encouraging native grasses and forbs to repopulate and thrive.
Macauley Kincaid joins us on the Soil Solutions podcast to discuss how focusing on the pricinciples of soil health is vital for your operation, how integrating livestock helps produce healthier soil, the importance of self-education, how soil health impacts life beyond farming, and more.
This episode is jam-packed with tons of great knowledge and info you certainly don't want to miss!
Today Christie Apple joins us on Soil Solutions to discuss the importance of soil health and regenerative ag education, how your decisions impact your operation's soil, and her thoughts about water infiltration, cover crops, and crop diversity.
Christie Apple, also known as 'CropScout Christie' on social media platforms, has been serving the agricultural community for the past 13 years. Leaning deeply on her customer service and communication skills, she's built her reputation as being an ag sales powerhouse with a heart to educate and engage folks both inside and outside of the agricultural universe.
Although in her formative years, she predominantly worked with a traditional row crop region, she has widely expanded her consultative role into vineyards, orchards, hemp, and numerous other specialty crop scenarios. Having a particular interest in soil health since day 1 in the industry, Christie has expanded her agronomic expertise and coaching to farms as they set out on their journey to transition their farming operations to regenerative or organic practices.
She's been engaging the public via social media for years sharing her adventures, and agronomy tid bits in the hopes of inspiring, educating and bringing light to other ways to farm. The past few years, she has also begun coaching and mentoring blossoming agronomists along their way to success, uncovering areas of professional development and emotional support for women looking to build a fulfilling career in ag.
Through her social media engagement, and mentoring, Christie has made it her mission to leverage her reach to encourage women to not just enter ag field, but to stay!
Welcome back to Soil Solutions with Jessica Gnad. Today's episode features Gail Fuller.
Gail shares his experience with using cover crops and soil health practices over the years. He shares the importance of the process of learning (and unlearning) farming practices that promote healthy soil, putting soil health ideas into practice, and educating others on the importance and value of healthy soil as well as the significant impact it has on the world. Gail has been experimenting with no-till since the mid-1980's and has been 100% since 1995. The further he gets into his journey, the more regenerating soil health has become his main focus. “The nation that destroys its soil, destroys itself” (FDR) is one of his favorite quotes and one he lives by!
Gail thinks the way to grow soil is through biodiversity. He believes diversity, both above and below ground, are key to growing healthy soil. Besides annual cover crops he uses companion crops and perennial cover crops. When it comes to livestock, again, diversity is key. He uses cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens and ducks to graze his covers utilizing intensive rotational or “mob” grazing. “The key to no-till is cover, and the key to covers is livestock.”
When Gail started looking into what it would mean for his family farm to be ecologically regenerative, he found himself learning the science behind soil life, photosynthesis, and the carbon, mineral and water cycles. He also started finding direct correlations between the health of the soil and his own health. His exploration led him to organize an annual "Field School" that draws speakers and guests from around the world to share the latest knowledge on regenerative agricultural practices.
For Gail, Regenerative Agriculture is not just regenerating soil, but the (re)growing of communities. This includes human, wildlife, and microbial communities. Helping to make them stronger and more resilient.
In this episode of the Soil Solutions Podcast, Nicole Masters joins us to discuss using agroecology to find out what your soil needs to restore resilience and profitability with your operation. Nicole is an agro-ecologist, educator and systems thinker with nearly 20 years’
extensive practical and theoretical experience in regenerative land practices.
She has been communicating these methods throughout Australasia since 2003
and North America (2013); helping to inspire and guide producers into new and
innovative ways to produce food.
Nicole has a large commitment to finding win-win solutions for both the
wellbeing of landscapes and landmanagers. As a seasoned soils coach, she has
a proven record in supporting producers in meeting their goals. With over 1.2
million acres under her programs, Nicole excels at identifying and solving
challenges through proactive management.
Her passion for fostering the growth of these farming practices calls upon
diverse skills in facilitation, conflict resolution, an understanding of behavioral
change and science communication.
With soil as a major driver for ecosystem health, Nicole has worked closely
with diverse production sectors from; dairy, sheep & beef, viticulture, compost, nurseries, market gardens, racing studs, lifestyle blocks to large-scale cropping.
Working with such diverse clients has fostered a broad knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing different production
systems. Nicole has devised and delivered educational programs for a wide
range of organizations; consultants, businesses, landcare and extension
services.
Welcome back to Soil Solutions with Jessica Gnad. This episode features Mitchell Hora, a 7th generation farmer and entrepreneur from southeast Iowa. In 2015, while studying Agronomy and Ag Systems Technology at Iowa State, Mitchell launched Continuum Ag, which now houses the largest private soil health dataset and has amassed a footprint of over 40 states and 16 countries. The Hora's implement a wide array of conservation practices including diverse cover crops, relay cropping, diverse cropping systems, no-till, and conduct a wide array of data-driven trials. For their efforts, Mitchell and his father, Brian, have been named to the "Soil Health Champions" list from the National Association of Conservation Districts. Mitchell has been named to the Forbes Under 30 List, the AgGrad 30 Under 30 list, and was voted the "Rising Star" by his peers in the Amplify Network at Brookside Labs.
From the beginning, Mitchell has focused on helping farmers to improve their holistic management system, focusing on both soil and economic resiliency. His life mission is to be a catalyst for regenerative relationships and a shepherd for God's creation.
To further the sustainable ag effort, Mitchell co-hosts a conservation-focused podcast, Field Work, which is produced by American Public Media. The podcast has reached over 1,000,000 downloads in its first three seasons on the air.
Welcome to the first episode of Soil Solutions with Jessica Gnad! Dr. Jerry Hatfield joins us to discuss the increasing importance of soil health. Dr. Hatfield is the retired Director of the USDA-ARS National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment in Ames, Iowa. His focus has been on the evaluation of farming systems and their response to water and nitrogen interactions across soils and remote sensing methods to quantify field variation.
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This podcast is produced by High Plains Journal, in partnership with Great Plains Regeneration.
In this episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss Soil Health U, the HPJ Talk hiatus, and stories from the 1/25 print edition.
Amy Seiger, our 2021 Soil Health U Regenerative Woman of the Year award winner, discusses her path to becoming a soil health champion. Jimmy Emmons, regional coordinator for the Southern Plains FPAC, 3rd generation farmer/rancher, and regenerative agriculture expert, discusses his Soil Health U presentation 'The State of the State of Soil Health.'
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In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss President Biden's inauguration, the way Hollywood portrays farmers, and other stories from the 1/18 print edition of High Plains Journal. Dr. Kris Nichols joins us to talk about regenerating soil for healthy crops. Dr. Nichols is the founder of Kris Systems, Research Director at MyLand Company LLC, and one of our Soil Health U 2021 keynote speakers! #RideWithUs
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In this week’s episode Jenni and Kylene discuss American Farm Bureau Federation’s event going online, K-State Rodeo Cancellation, and the 2nd Impeachment of President Trump.
Steve Mercer, VP of Communications at U.S. Wheat Associates chats with us about the new documentary film “Wholesome” that debuted online this week.
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In this video, Jenni and Kylene discuss New Years, the incident at the US Capitol on January 6th, and stories from the 1/4/21 print edition of High Plains Journal.
Dr. R.C. Trotter, MD joins us to discuss Covid-19, the vaccine, and its distribution. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
This week, Jenni and Kylene reflect on the past year at High Plains Journal. They share the top things that will long be remembered from 2020. All that and markets too!
From all of us here at High Plains Journal, have a safe and Happy New Year! We'll see you on the trail! #RideWithUs
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In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss viewing the great planetary conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn this year - a 'double planet' phenomenon being referred to as The Christmas Star.
From all of us here at High Plains Journal, have a wonderful holiday season. We'll see you on the trail! #RideWithUs
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In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss snow, Christmas shopping, and stories you may have missed in the December 14th print edition.
Soil Heath U Content Coordinator, Jessica Gnad, shares details about the upcoming Soil Health U virtual event taking place in January.
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In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss the National Finals Rodeo being held in Arlington, Texas this year, as well as ugly Christmas masks, and stories from the December 7th print edition of the High Plains Journal.
Chisum Grund and Trace Mulligan share their involvement with 4-H and livestock judging.
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In this week's episode, you'll hear the second half of Jenni and Kylene's interview with Hodgeman County Economic Development Director Lea Ann Seiler, and Melissa Clark, a mother and paraprofessional in the McPherson County school district.
They discuss how the childcare gap in rural communities hits families hard. #RideWithUs
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In this week's episode, you'll hear Part 1 of Jenni and Kylene's interview with Hodgeman County Economic Development Director Lea Ann Seiler, and Melissa Clark, a mother and paraprofessional in the McPherson County school district.
They discuss the struggle to find quality childcare that is affordable and available in rural Kansas. #RideWithUs
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In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss Veterans Day, Thanksgiving plans, soil health, and more.
We have an interview with Kansas Senator Jerry Moran attending the Veterans Day Parade in Bucklin, Kansas, and Kylene speaks with professional barrel racer Emily Miller-Biesel.
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In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss Halloween, virtual cattle-buying, the EPA and dicamba, and more.
Robert Herrington shares how PrairieFood rethinks biomass recycling, and how it benefits farmers, crops, and the environment.
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In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss the end of National 4-H month, upcoming elections, and more.
Soil Health U Content Coordinator Jessica Gnad speaks with Rick Clark about regenerative agriculture.
Tanner Antonick and Zach Elder from Alta Seeds share about the upcoming Sorghum Frontiers Virtual Field Day. #RideWithUs
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Jenni and Kylene discuss national 4-H month, leveraging combine technology, how OpenET is transforming water management, and more.
Erica Irlbeck shares her experience as the volunteer leader of the new Hub City 4-H Club in Lubbock, Texas.
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Jenni and Kylene talk with Kansas state 4-H volunteers about how the program was able to pivot to virtual judging of the static projects for the 2020 Kansas State Fair because of COVID-19.
We also have commentary, markets and more. #RideWithUs
Jenni and Kylene discuss National 4-H Month, community service projects through 4-H work, as well as their past experiences and involvement in 4-H.
Michelle Beran, the 4-H Youth Development Agent for the Cottonwood Extension District in Kansas, shares about her 4-H district in Barton County, Kansas, the projects the youth have been involved in, and how they have navigated 2020’s unprecedented challenges.
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In this episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss the weekend’s events; with Kylene’s husband winning the Kansas Pro Rodeo ranch bronc riding year-end buckle and Jenni taking in an area craft show with her fella. They also chat 4-H record book advancements and national 4-H month in October.
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In this episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Kylene talks with Richard Fordyce, Administrator of the Farm Service Agency, about the second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Payments.
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In this episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss canceled and rescheduled ag and rodeo events, making a virtual 5k, and more.
Belinda Burrier, a Maryland farmer and member of the United Soybean Board shares her thoughts on why farmers should take advantage of the high demand for high oleic soybeans.
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In this episode of HPJ Talk, you'll hear Dr. Tara Rooney Barnhardt's presentation from High Plains Journal's Virtual Cattle U.
Dr. Barnhardt discusses Protecting Our Social License to Operate.
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In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene prepare for #CattleU Sept. 8-11.
And we have the final words from our All Aboard Wheat Harvest correspondents as they head home from the trail.
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In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss the political conventions, the recent hurricanes hitting the east coast, and more.
Martha Mintz of Corral Creek Communications gives us a wheat harvest update from the Palouse area of the Pacific Northwest.
You’ll also hear the second half of our Farmer Panel from our Sorghum U Wheat U event this year.
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In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss the USPS changes, the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, and the Iowa derecho.
Lance Lillibridge, a farmer and rancher from Benton County, Iowa, shares the impact of the Iowa derecho windstorm on his corn and soybean operation.
Wheat Harvest Correspondent Laura Haffner gives us an update from the field.
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In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss Sorghum U Wheat U, enrolling kids in school, and stories from the August 10th print edition of the High Plains Journal.
Wheat Harvest Correspondent, Brian Jones, gives us an update from the field, and you'll hear a bit from our Sorghum U Wheat U Farmer Panel.
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In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss the 2020 Ag Growth Summit, dairy cows and herd immunity, and more stories from the High Plains Journal.
Martin Barbre, Administrator of USDA’s Risk Management Agency, shares USDA’s insurance deadline extensions and interest deferrals to help producers during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Wheat Harvest Correspondent Janel Schemper gives us an update from the field.
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In this week's episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss the journey to find a place for a 4-H pig, using no-till and prescribed burning for soil health, the need for rural broadband access, and more.
Wheat Harvest Correspondent Stephanie Cronje of Osowski Ag Service gives us an update from the field.
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- All Aboard Harvest: https://www.allaboardharvest.com
- Cattle U: https://www.cattleu.net
- Sorghum U/Wheat U: https://www.hpj.com/suwu
In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss judging at the county fair and the Burger King lemongrass kerfuffle.
Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas shares information about the USDA boxed beef and fed cattle price spread investigations. Wheat Harvest Correspondent Laura Haffner gives us an update from the field.
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- All Aboard Harvest: https://www.allaboardharvest.com
- Cattle U: https://www.cattleu.net
- Sorghum U/Wheat U: https://www.hpj.com/suwu
In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss the changes announced by the Kansas State Fair, Cattle U goes virtual this year, and Wheat Harvest Correspondent Brian Jones gives us an update from the field.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, and All Aboard Wheat Harvest
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- All Aboard Harvest: https://www.allaboardharvest.com
- Cattle U: https://www.cattleu.net
In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss July 4th, local food distribution, ethanol’s rough ride through trade wars, the pandemic, and more.
All Aboard Wheat Harvest correspondent Janel Schemper gives us an update from the field.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, and All Aboard Wheat Harvest
Important Links:
- Alta Seeds: https://www.altaseeds.advantaus.com
- All Aboard Harvest: https://www.allaboardharvest.com
- Cattle U & Trade Show: https://www.cattleu.net
- Wheat/Sorghum U: https://hpj.com/suwu
In this week’s episode,
Jenni and Kylene discuss July 4th plans and the Alta Seeds Sorghum Frontiers Virtual Field Day.
Brandi Buzzard Frobose shares her experiences as a blogger, influencer, rancher, and NCBA’s Advocate of the Year. Brandi will also be one of our Cattle U speakers in July!
All Aboard Wheat Harvest correspondent Lindsey Orgain gives us an update from the field. #RideWithUs
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Important Links:
- Alta Seeds: https://www.altaseeds.advantaus.com
- All Aboard Harvest: https://www.allaboardharvest.com
- Cattle U & Trade Show: https://www.cattleu.net
- Wheat/Sorghum U: https://hpj.com/suwu
In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene interview Advanta Seeds about their new Alta Seeds Non-GMO igrowth sorghum.
Also, Laura Haffner, one of our All Aboard Wheat Harvest correspondents, gives us an update about her crew's harvesting experience so far.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, All Aboard Wheat Harvest
Important Links:
- Alta Seeds: https://www.altaseeds.advantaus.com
- All Aboard Harvest: https://www.allaboardharvest.com
- Cattle U & Trade Show: https://www.cattleu.net
- Wheat/Sorghum U: https://hpj.com/suwu
In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss wheat harvesting, the revoking of dicamba, and more stories from the June 15th print edition of the High Plains Journal.
Brian and Glen Jones of Jones Harvesting share their experience running a multi-generational family wheat-harvesting operation.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, All Aboard Wheat Harvest
Important Links:
- Alta Seeds: https://www.altaseeds.advantaus.com
- All Aboard Harvest: https://www.allaboardharvest.com
- Cattle U & Trade Show: https://www.cattleu.net
- Wheat/Sorghum U: https://hpj.com/suwu
In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss wheat harvesting, the revoking of dicamba, and more stories from the June 15th print edition of the High Plains Journal.
Brian and Glen Jones of Jones Harvesting share their experience running a multi-generational family wheat-harvesting operation.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, All Aboard Wheat Harvest
Important Links:
- Alta Seeds: https://www.altaseeds.advantaus.com
- All Aboard Harvest: https://www.allaboardharvest.com
- Cattle U & Trade Show: https://www.cattleu.net
- Wheat/Sorghum U: https://hpj.com/suwu
In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene are back in the studio! This week is all about the All Aboard Wheat Harvest, and our correspondents answer questions and give us updates about this year's harvest and conditions.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Seeds, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, AGCO, BASF, AgriPro Seeds, All Aboard Wheat Harvest
Important Links:
- Alta Seeds: https://www.altaseeds.advantaus.com
- All Aboard Harvest: https://www.allaboardharvest.com
- Cattle U & Trade Show: https://www.cattleu.net
- Wheat/Sorghum U: https://hpj.com/suwu
In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss this year's upcoming Cattle U & Trade Show, how faith influences thoughts about food, and interview Dr. Miles Theurer (VRCS Research Veterinarian) about herd health for feed yards and stockers. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
Important Links:
- Alta Seeds
- Cattle U & Trade Show
- Wheat/Sorghum U
In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss the reopening of communities, rodeos, and other events, as well as the impact local events have on local communities. They also talk about stories from the May 25th edition of the High Plains Journal, such as efforts being made for feral hog removal, the Bipartisan Policy Center’s virtual Food Summit, and this year’s All Aboard Wheat Harvest.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
In this week's episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss how essential businesses are handling social distancing and sanitary practices, the glimmer of hope for wheat farmers may see in the post-COVID-19 market, and the talks of rodeos and other events being held as the economy reopens.
Justin Gilpin, CEO of Kansas Wheat, shares his experience hosting the first-ever virtual Hard Winter Wheat Tour in Kansas.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss their views on how the Coronavirus pandemic may change our perspective on food security, storage, and waste - as well as their thoughts about buying local produce only vs continuing to shop in stores.
Aaron Harries, VP of Research and Operations for Kansas Wheat, shares about how the annual Winter Wheat Quality Tour is moving to a virtual experience during the 2020 COVID-19 stay-at-home orders.
On the tour, you will get to observe the wheat crop in different parts of the state, as well as learn about the conditions, challenges, and ever-changing dynamics that wheat farmers face.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
P.S. - Don’t miss your chance to join us at CattleU on July 29-30, 2020! Reserve your limited-time, early-bird discount ticket at www.cattleu.net
In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss the rise in COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreaks in meatpacking plants.
Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas shares his bipartisan push to get answers from USDA's investigation into meatpacking plants price gouging, as well as the effects this has on farmers and consumers during this pandemic.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss the executive order President Trump signed to keep meatpacking and processing plants open in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas A&M's John Robinson shares how Coronavirus is impacting cotton markets, as well as the unique situation they face with falling oil markets.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene talk about Earth Day and conservation, the anniversary of the Oklahoma Land Run, and stories from the April 20th print edition of High Plains Journal.
Kylene has a chat with Dr. R.C. Trotter, MD, who serves as the Physician Advisor for the Ford County Health Department in Dodge City, Kansas. Dr. Trotter discusses his thoughts on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and its effects.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
P.S. - During the month of April 2020, High Plains Journal is donating 25% of all subscription revenue to your local Future Farmers of America (FFA) program. Go to hpj.com/subscribe for more info and to start your subscription today!
In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss updates during the pandemic, as well as thoughts about the farm sector.
Brady Huck of Advance Trading Inc. shares how the ag markets are reacting to COVID-19 (Coronavirus,) as well as its run through livestock processing plants.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss updates on COVID-19 and its effects on us as we continue social distancing.
Jenni also interviews Justin Ohlde, the Kansas Dairy Commissioner. Justin informs us of the current state of the dairy industry, and the challenges dairy farmers are facing during this pandemic.
Learn how you can support dairy farmers and the industry.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
It’s the 100th episode of HPJ Talk! Jenni and Kylene discuss continued social distancing, binge-watching Tiger King, and the effects COVID-19 (Coronavirus) may have on the cattle industry.
From NCBA’s #CattleCon2020, Kent Anderson of Zoetis talks about genomics and more accurately measuring DNA traits for cattle.
At the 2020 Commodity Classic, Jenni interviews Troy Bancroft and Galynn Beer of AgroLiquid about how their products work together to give crops the proper nutrients and enhance crop fertility.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss social distancing and updates regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Also, Jenni interviews Hayes Kelman from the Boot Hill Distillery in Dodge City, Kansas about their free hand cleanser project using their distilled alcohol.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss the rapid changes and concerns of COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) in the Midwest, and how we are pivoting during this time.
Kylene also interviews Chase DeCoite, Director of the Beef Quality Assurance program for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Chase talks about the BQA training and certification program for beef producers to educate themselves on best practices, procedures, and safety.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss how the coronavirus affects the ag industry, as well as interviews with Oklahoma State University's Dr. Derrell Peel from K-State Cattlemen's Day and Rabo AgriFinance from this year's Commodity Classic.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene interview Brian Alexander (aka the Red Hills Rancher.) In this interview, Brian, who was one of our #SoilHealthU speakers this year, discusses soil health and contract grazing.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene, who are live at the Commodity Classic Trade Show in San Antonio, discuss the topics of conversation at the event. Also, Dan Kittredge (one of our SoilHealthU speakers) shares his insights about the importance of nutrient-dense foods.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene interview Carrie Mess, also widely known as Dairy Carrie. Carrie talks about the lives of dairy farmers, as well as her viral blog post 'Dear Jaoquin,' a response to Joaquin Phoenix's Oscar speech that slammed dairy farmers. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
This week's episode brings you Jenni and Kylene's thoughts on Joaquin Phoenix's Oscars speech about dairy farmers, as well as the following interviews from NCBA's CattleCon2020 in San Antonio, Texas:
Jenni and Kylene interview Scott King of Boehringer Ingelheim and Will Johnson about the documentary Cattle First, highlighting producer's commitment to animal health and wellbeing.
Chuck Coffey, the outgoing Chairman of the Cattlemen's Beef Board, discusses what he accomplished over the last year, as well as his vision and hopes for the new Chairman.
Greg Hanes (CEO of Cattlemen's Beef Board) talks about his journey to becoming the CEO of the Cattlemen's Beef Board, and his vision for the board and cattle industry.
Jared Brackett, Vice Chairman (and soon-to-be President) of the Cattlemen's Beef Board shares his goals and vision for the CBB.
JoJo Corrales of HeartBrand Beef educates us on Akaushi cattle, and how they create an excellent dining experience.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
Jenni and Kylene interview Ryan Goodman, the Director of Grassroots Advocacy and Spokesperson Development for NCBA (National Cattlemen's Beef Association) at CattleCon20 in San Antonio, Texas. Listen in as Ryan shares his thoughts on beef advocacy efforts.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
Jenni and Kylene are back in the studio this week, gearing up for a month's worth of travel in February for High Plains Journal. Plus, Jenni interviews Soil Health U speaker Trisha Jackson about her thoughts on how healthy soils contribute to clean water and air. She also shares details on what biochar is and how important it is to the environment.
All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
Jenni and Kylene are back fresh from High Plains Journal's Soil Health U in Salina. They share the speakers and topics that struck home with them and commentary from around the agriculture and food front this week. (They hear there's a sale on the Impossible Burger...) Plus, Jenni interviews Soil Health U speaker Adam Chappell (@CottonPlantKid) about his use of cover crops on his family's Arkansas cotton farm and how they not only help them improve soil health, but reduce their input costs and put real dollars in their pockets. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs
Icy conditions and sketchy roads kept Kylene working at home while Jenni was at the office, but the pair caught up over the phone for this week's episode. They talk China trade deal, USMCA and the stories you might have missed in the Jan. 13 High Plains Journal. #ridewithus
Jenni and Kylene are finally back together for this first episode of 2020. They talk about ag in the news with the Golden Globes and pork on the 20/20 news program, as well as the stories you might have missed in the Jan. 6 High Plains Journal. #ridewithus
Jenni and Kylene are back for the final episode of 2019—and we chat about Kylene's cover story looking at the headlines and highlights of agriculture that HPJ has reported on through its 70 year history of publication. #RideWithUs
Kylene's on vacation with the kiddos, so Jenni is riding solo in the studio. Everyone is heading out the office door for the holiday—but before we go, we want to take this episode to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and share with you the reason for the season! Thanks for #RidingWithUs here all year long, and we'll see you in the New Year!
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It's a slow week around here. Everyone is gearing up for Christmas. Jenni and Kylene hash out office gift exchange ideas, and we catch up with the headlines you might have missed while you were out shopping for those presents!
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It's a dirty job, but someone's gotta talk about soil health! Jenni and Kylene are back with an extended interview of Jessica Gnad, HPJ's Soil Health Content Consultant. We chat about her journey to soil health and a little about what we might expect at the upcoming Soil Health U Jan. 22 and 23, 2020, at the Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina, Kansas.
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Jenni and Kylene are back in the studio this week. We talk Christmas baking, tree preferences and the eternal question—lights or blow up lawn displays? Lacey Newlin has an interview with National Cotton Council's Craig Brown about the US Cotton Trust Protocol from our Cotton U. And Kylene chats with Kansas Livestock Association Past President Barb Downey at the organization's 125th anniversary.
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In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene talk turkey and thankfulness. Most of the staff of High Plains Journal share what they're thankful for and why in this pre-Thanksgiving release.
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This week Jenni and Kylene discuss Thanksgiving preparation, the Big Boy train rolling through Kansas and bring in Web Editor Shauna Rumbaugh to discuss brain gain and what it means to rural Americans. They also discuss the stories you might have missed in the Nov. 18 High Plains Journal.
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Jenni and Kylene chat about fall chores around the farm and helping kids find their place in a cattle operation. They also discuss music, property taxes and the stories you might have missed in the Nov. 11 High Plains Journal.
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Jenni and Kylene chat with NASA astronaut Nick Hague. Hague, a Hoxie, Kansas native returned Oct. 3 from a mission at the International Space Station where he spent 203 days in space. He paints a picture of his experience and lets them in on some of the experiments he worked on.
Plus the news headlines from the week and Kylene with markets.
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Jenni and Kylene talk about Halloween happenings and the national FFA Convention. Jenni also listened in on an announcement from USDA regarding the establishment of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. This program was required by the 2018 farm bill and will create a consistent regulatory framework for hemp production in the U.S.
Plus the news headlines from the week and Kylene with markets.
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Jenni and Kylene talk about what’s happening at the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. About 350 water rights holders and concerned citizens gathered Oct. 21 over the course of two meetings in St. John, Kansas. They flooded the small town to hear the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Water Resources plan to address the impairment complaint filed on behalf of Quivira.
Plus the news headlines from the week and Kylene with markets.
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Jenni and Kylene talk about all the changes happening at High Plains Journal. After 25 years at the helm of editor and most recently publisher, Holly Martin is leaving to be the director of communications at the American Angus Association. The pair later chat with Holly and Dave Bergmeier, who will take over as editor.
Plus the news headlines from the week and Kylene with markets.
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Jenni and Kylene share what 4-H mentors taught them during National 4-H Week. And we have a report on harvest considerations from the cotton patch in West Texas with Deltapine Cotton.
Plus the news headlines from the week and Kylene with markets.
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In this episode, Jenni and Kylene spend time talking about college football, weddings, craft fairs and working calves. Later in the episode they chat with Randy Dowdy, a Georgia farmer raising record-breaking soybeans and Josh Miller from BASF.
This week's cover story is by our colleague at Waterways Journal, David Murray. He explored the current trade situation that’s hurting U.S. soybean farmers and what the potential outcomes could be.
Plus, Kylene with markets and the headlines you might have missed.
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Jenni and Kylene spend time talking about social media and how it’s evolved into something far from the original intent. The pair also chatted about the cancel culture and how a good deed is turned into something a galaxy away from the original idea.
This week's cover story by Kylene is on seedstock operations and featured the panel at Cattle U. Learn what they think makes a good replacement animal.
Plus, Kylene with markets and the headlines you might have missed.
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Jenni and Kylene spend time talking about pumpkin spice, our connections to livestock and companion animals, T. Boone Pickens' last words, and those Amish joyriders.
This week's cover story on farm land conversations leads the two to talk about farm transitions and hard conversations.
Then, Jenni interviews Kansas State Fair Manager Robin Dennison about changes at the fair this year and what fairgoers might expect next year.
Plus, Kylene with markets and the headlines you might have missed.
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What really moved the cattle markets after the Tyson fire? We talk with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Economist Justin Benavidez out of Amarillo. Then, we talk trade with USTR's Chief Ag Negotiator Ambassador Gregg Doud. #RideWithUs
Jenni and Kylene talk about thanking farmers on Labor Day, and we share a great thank you note from an Oregon 4-Her that will have you in stitches. Plus, Dave Bergemeier brings us the winner of the 2019 King of the Ring Auctioneer contest during Dodge City Days. And then we have markets and more! #RideWithUs
Jenni interviews Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam and they talk about the agency's efforts to improve the lives of rural Kansans. Kylene chats with Earl Lewis at a Water Field Day about the technologies that improve irrigation efficiencies on the farm. Plus we bring you the news and commentary you might have missed in this week's print HPJ! #RideWithUs
It's back to school in this episode of HPJ Talk. Jenni and Kylene discuss buying kids' school supplies and how requiring 4 boxes of crayons per child is a very crafty soybean commission plan to raise domestic demand. Then we have updates from our recent Sorghum-Wheat U with K-State's Romulo Lolato and Terry Griffin. Plus, markets and more. #RideWithUs
Jenni and Kylene talk about the Tyson Fresh Meats fire in Holcomb KS with KLA's Matt Teagarden. Chandler Goule of NAWG comes on to respond to the President's comments about wheat trade with Japan. And we have thoughts from the recent Sorghum/Wheat U in Mulvane, KS, along with markets and commentary. #RideWithUs
Jennifer is in the office while Kylene is working from home on this episode. They discussed the chaos that is the Scott household and catch up on post Cattle U thoughts. Jenni later interviewed Kansas Wheat’s Taylor Williamson and chatted about the upcoming Sorghum U/Wheat U event Aug. 14. As well there’s updates from the All Aboard Harvest crew out on the road from our friends at KFRM. #RideWithUs
Jennifer and Kylene are off to the High Plains Journal's first Cattle U! But before they left, they spoke with author Wes Jamison about his new book, "What Would Jesus REALLY Eat?" It's a look at what the Bible really says about animal agriculture and the use of animals, with Biblical scholars, ethicists, and animal producers sharing their expertise. #RideWithUs
Kylene survived the Ford County Fair virtually unscathed. Jenni put industrial hemp on the cover of the Journal and she talks about her fascination with the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.
Jenni also chatted with Jesse McCurry, executive director of Kansas Grain Sorghum, and our friends at KFRM provided us updates from our All Aboard Harvest correspondents on the road. And Kylene has markets. #RideWithUs
It's a quick recap this week as it's Ford County Fair in Dodge City and Kylene's got 4-H Mom Duty!
Jenni and Kylene share how they beat the heat and stay cool. We chat with Kansas Wheat's Cindy Falk about the KS State Fair Bread Sculpture Contest. And Kylene has markets. #RideWithUs
Jennifer and Kylene chat about gearing up for the county fair. We have updates from All Aboard Wheat Harvest from KFRM. Dan Thomson from AG AM in Kansas interviews Holly Martin about Cattle U. #RideWithUs
Happy Independence Day everyone! Jenni and Kylene are back talking about their booming 4th of July plans and wheat harvest.
Our friends at KFRM Radio bring us updates from the wheat field with our All Aboard Wheat Harvest crews, sponsored by John Deere, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, and High Plains Journal.
It's a great week to celebrate our freedoms! And from the battle field to the wheat field, we thank every one who's sacrificed so that we can celebrate today in peace. #RideWithUs
Jenni talks about helping her fella repair her screen door, while Kylene describes escapee 4H goats. Both share their thoughts on harvest starting up. There’s an All Aboard Wheat Harvest Update from the field from our friends at KFRM Radio, sponsored by John Deere, Unverferth Mfg., and Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children. Plus markets and more! #RideWithUs
Kylene's calf likes the grass on the other side of the hot wire. Jenni shares her dad's philosopy on cuisine, and both agree it helps if you're hungry. We have an All Aboard Wheat Harvest Update from the field from our friends at KFRM Radio, sponsored by John Deere, Unverferth Mfg., and Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children. Plus markets and more! #RideWithUs
Jennifer and Kylene bring us Part 2 of their interview with Dr. Nancy and Dr. Jerry Jaax, the real veterinarians behind the hit National Geographic series "The Hot Zone." We talk infectious diseases and what farmers need to consider for their own herds.
We also have our first interviews from the wheat field, with our All Aboard Wheat Harvest correspondents, brought to us by our friends at KFRM and sponsored by John Deere and Unverferth Manufacturing Company.
Plus, Kylene has the markets and we bring you the news you might have missed.
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Jenni and Kylene pause to remember the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Operation Overlord, and the service members who sacrificed for a world.
Kylene brings us an interview with Lucas Lentsch, CEO of Midwest Dairy, to kick off June Dairy Month. And Kylene and Jenni have part 1 of an exclusive interview with Dr. Nancy Jaax and Dr. Jerry Jaax, the real-life husband and wife veterinary team that's featured in the National Geographic series "The Hot Zone." We talk with these K-Staters and U.S. Army colonels about their service in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, Ebola, and what it's like to be played by Hollywood stars Julianna Margulies and Noah Emmerich on the screen.
Plus, the news you might have missed, Kylene with the markets, and our final thoughts.
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The weather continues to be chaotic up and down the High Plains and Jennifer and Kylene chat about Twisters, storm chasers, and the headaches both cause to locals. Farmers continue to deal with flooding and mud and delayed planting. We have part 2 of our interview with Natasha Nicholes of the blog "Houseful of Nicholes," continuing our conversation about how agriculture can improve communication with consumers removed from the farm. Plus, HPJ Livestock Consultant Jeff Nemecek is on to preview the upcoming Cattle U event July 31 and Aug. 1.
And, of course, all the news, commentary and markets from the week! #RideWithUs
It's. Still. Raining.
To take their minds off the weather, Jenni and Kylene interview Natasha Nicholes of "Houseful of Nicholes" blogging fame about urban farming, blogging and conversations with farmers. In part 1 we learn about her project, "We Sow We Grow," an urban farming endeavor in her Chicago neighborhood. And we also ask what it's like to meet celebrities (ahem, Jared Padalecki!!!) as a blogger and just how can agriculture improve its dialog with non-farm consumers over social media?
Plus, we'll have the markets, news you might have missed and commentary about the week that was.
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Kylene had a quiet Mother's Day at home. Jenni spent her birthday checking out a Georgia O'Keefe exhibit at the Wichita Art Museum. A Nebraska farmer amputated his own leg that was caught in an auger, prompting the two to chat about farm safety this #Plant19. Plus, happy birthday USDA, congratulations Dr. Temple Grandin on your induction to National Women's Hall of Fame, and juries are poor judges of science.
Plus, we have an interview with Cindy Falk and Julene DeRouchey of Kansas Wheat, previewing the upcoming National Festival of Breads, June 8, in Manhattan, Kansas. As well as the markets and commentary you need for the week.
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Jenni and Kylene are back in the studio together this week for the one-year anniversary episode of HPJ Talk! The two talk about the recent spate of stormy weather across the Southern Great Plains and what that means for the winter wheat crop that was just toured by the Wheat Quality Council. There's news out of the National Association of Wheat Growers, with the North Dakota Grain Growers Association announcing it will withdraw its membership at the end of June. And the two talk about Mother's Day plans and birthdays.
We have a conversation about Kylene's cover story "Without the Farmer, there is no farm" looking at the mental health crisis in the dairy industry. And we chat with HPJ Livestock Sales Representative Nick Wells about what we can expect at our inaugural Cattle U in Dodge City, July 31 to Aug. 1.
Plus, we have the news, commentary and markets you might have missed in the print and online editions.
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Kylene is in the studio, while Jennifer was out on the road traveling with the Wheat Quality Council Tour across Kansas. She compiled interviews with Doug Bounds of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Justin Gilpin with Kansas Wheat, farmer Lon Frahm, Matthew Nims with USAID, David Green with WQC and Romulo Lollato, wheat extension specialist, Kansas State University.
So if you want to hear about the Kansas wheat crop and what officials have to say about it, tune in this week.
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Jennifer and Kylene are back in the studio this week to chat about Easter. They also talk about Ag Labor's current and future needs in the Bull Pen.
Sr. Field Editor Larry Drilling joins the podcast for an update on Ag Policy, Trade Wars, and changes at the USDA.
And of course, we bring you the stories you might have missed in the Aug. 22 print edition, the markets, and commentary.
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It's a special episode of HPJ Talk this week, as Jennifer and Kylene go on the road—or down Wyatt Earp Blvd.—to Boot Hill Museum for our Agritourism podcast!
We chat about the new construction efforts and the #SaveOurStories capital campaign at the museum and what that means for visitors to Dodge City. We learn about the history that's being preserved in the Boot Hill Resource Center. And we get to talk with the new Marshall of Dodge City and Miss Kitty about ties to Hollywood and Gunsmoke.
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Jennifer and Kylene talk about spring activities, the #BombCyclone2, and our new foray into video!
We have an interview with one of our #AlfalfaU speakers, brought to us by Alforex Seeds, John Deere, and High Plains Journal. And Kylene has parts of her interview for the Range and Pasture Management cover story, with a teacher who's showing students the power of fire to help rangelands.
Plus, we have the news headlines and commentary you might have missed in the April 8 print edition.
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Jennifer and Kylene talk frustrations of communicating agricultural science to people outside of agriculture—mainly #AOC and #GreenNewDeal.
Holly Martin brings us a new implement from John Deere. We have the news you might have missed in our print edition, and Kylene with markets.
Remember, the NE Department of Agriculture has a hotline set up for producers who need help to recover from the flooding, and for those with help to donate: 1-800-831-0550. And if you're moved to donate, visit www.neb.org or www.nebraskacattlemen.org.
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Jennifer and Kylene have updates on the flooding recovery efforts out of the Midwest. The NE Department of Agriculture has a hotline set up for producers who need help, and for those with help to donate: 1-800-831-0550. And if you're moved to donate, visit www.neb.org or www.nebraskacattlemen.org.
John Duff from National Sorghum Producers joins us by phone to discuss sorghum trade with China. We have the news you might have missed in our print edition, and Kylene with markets.
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We spend this episode discussing what we know of the flooding across Nebraska and Iowa and how you can help those hit hardest by the water and ice.
Dave Bergmeier talks with Nebraska Cattlemen Executive Vice President Pete McClymont about what cattlemen are facing on the ground.
To donate: NE Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund and Information Exchange Portal at www.nefb.org or NE Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund at www.nebraskacattlemen.org.
For assistance, call the NE Rural Response Hotline at 1-800-464-0258.
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