Girls Talk Ag: Recent Episodes
Girls Talk Ag
Girls Talk Ag features Jennifer Campbell, a farmer and blogger, Karen Corrigan, an independent agronomist and business owner, and Kelsey Litchfield, an agriculture digital media consultant. With their perfect mix of experience and personality, the girls get together to discuss what’s currently on in agriculture! The trio may not always be politically correct, but always honest when plowing through the manure online.
Karen, Jen, and Kelsey are back with another episode! They discuss time management, and wonder how they are going to get "all the things done" with a new grandbaby, a new puppy, and just simply a busy schedule. The gals talk about their favorite planners and then jump into the Groundhog's prediction....will it really be an early spring? We aren't ready for planting yet! Then, they discuss how they utilize the popular Chat GPT platform. Don't forget to follow GTA on Facebook and X!
Karen and Kelsey share their New Year aspirations, focusing on habit-building rather than resolutions. They also share winter agronomy meetings they'll be attending in January and February, highlighting a mix of in-person, hybrid, and virtual meetings across Illinois and the U.S. They'll also be attending Commodity Classic for the first time in Houston. Let them know if you'll be attending too!
It's been awhile....but the gals are back to give us a harvest update! Karen, Jennifer, and Kelsey also discuss a highly debatable topic of unloading the grain card on the road, when to put up your Christmas decorations, and more. Tune in!
In this episode, the gals dig into the crucial topic of safety and prevention. Jen raises important questions about alternatives to entering the grain bin and how to address safety concerns effectively. Transitioning to crop-specific topics, we discuss fungicide season and the application of ground rigs and aerial spraying. In a lighthearted conclusion, Karen shares her review on the Barbie movie. And we want your input! We are planning future podcast episodes and a series on safety. If you have ideas on what safety topics we are missing or have guest recommendations, please message us on Facebook or Twitter - @GirlsTalkAg.
It's July....so the gals are talking wheat harvest, double-cropping soybeans, county fair season, 4-H projects, and more. Also, we are in search of fulfilling a bucket list item - participating in cotton harvest!
It's June! Summer is basically here with the hot and dry weather in Central Illinois. We are in need of a good rain. Karen and Kelsey discuss crop and field conditions and what their upcoming plans are for June. Listen now!
Jen, Karen, and Kelsey are back with a planting progress update. They also discuss the battle and pressure of balancing work and family. Our conversation touches upon some hot topics and what you should/shouldn't feed a dog. Tune in for another episode of Girls Talk Ag!
Jen, Karen, and Kelsey are back! Listen in as Jen shares why her son is back full-time on the farm. We also talk spring planting and when you should start panicking....
There are a lot of theories out there about egg prices and why they are so high.....so we are going to talk about them! Join us for Egg Talk. 🥚🍳Follow Girls Talk Ag on Facebook & Twitter.
It's January! And kind of blah.....so the gals are talking about how to take care of the people you love. Deliver some food, make a phone call.....just show them you care. Also, what winter meetings are you planning on attending these next couple of months? Let us know!
Grab your eggnog, throw on a Christmas movie.....it's the Girls Talk Ag Christmas episode!Listen in as Jen, Karen, and Kelsey share some holiday gift giving ideas and fun. From all of us, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Nicole Small joins the podcast and talks about the challenges of farming through a D4 drought in Kansas. Follow Nicole on Facebook through A Kansas Farm Mom.
GIRLS TALK.....HarvestJen, Karen, and Kelsey share their harvest updates and the weather. I mean, what else is there to talk about?!Be careful out there and stay safe!
Jen’s father-in-law recently passed away from a massive heart attack. She shares how her family is adjusting and how they are preparing for the upcoming harvest and farming without him.The gals also discuss ag succession planning, healthcare and its major problems, and to always put YOUR HEALTH FIRST!Follow GTA on Twitter and Facebook!
Jen’s father-in-law recently passed away from a massive heart attack. She shares how her family is adjusting and how they are preparing for the upcoming harvest and farming without him.The gals also discuss ag succession planning, healthcare and its major problems, and to always put YOUR HEALTH FIRST!Follow GTA on Twitter and Facebook!
Girls Talk....-Sweets and junk foods healthier than beef?-Bugs taking over the world…..and do vegans consider bugs as animals?-Soybeans and fungicide-Cover crops - how do you start? Follow Girls Talk Ag on Facebook & Twitter!
Girls Talk...-Crop Update....hear advice from our resident agronomist, Karen!-Drone Spraying Fungicide.....Kelsey shares her perspective and experience-Exciting announcements.....you'll have to listen! No sneak peeks here.Follow Girls Talk Ag on Twitter and Facebook!
On this episode, Jen, Kelsey, and Karen talk about.... County Fair season and 4-H projectsA drone spraying fungicide Tractor Restoration and CollectionsHeat and pollination ...and more! Tune in today and follow Girls Talk Ag on Twitter and Facebook.
GIRLS TALK….Farmland….can anyone give us 1.4 million?Food….Paying more $$$ for your 4th of July cookoutCattle….catastrophe in KansasFair Queens……Jen judges a pageant!Crop Update…..how are the beans, corn, and wheat looking in your area?Be safe. Don’t be a douche bag. Follow us on Facebook & Twitter - @GirlsTalkAg
Girls Talk....National Dairy Month & the increase in dairy pricesSupply shortagesPeriod panties?!Planting ends and spraying begins (and a message from your local agronomist K. Corrigan --- DO NOT spray dicamba this week with the forecast of 90+ degree heat)Shortage of teachers in agriculture education and what we can do about it
Planting isn't over yet. And this past week was heavy with bad news. Let's talk about it.
A replay of our episode recorded live on Twitter on Friday the 13th! Listen in to our roundtable discussion about planting updates, the WASDE report, President Biden visiting an Illinois soybean farm, and the man who glued his hand to a Starbucks counter to protest higher prices of vegan milk?? Oy....tune in!
Jen, Karen, and Kelsey went LIVE on Friday, April 29th with their first Twitter Spaces recording! So, here's the replay. We're talking about planting and if consumers are going to reduce their meat consumption with the high retail prices. Listen in! And follow us on Twitter to hear us go live again.
On today's roundtable, we discuss the weather and spring planting, Elon Musk & Twitter, and free speech. We wish everyone a safe and successful planting season!
The girls are back in town. On this episode, we're discussing alternative? imitated? fake? foods. We aren't sure what to call it! Sit back and enjoy our roundtable discussion on food.
There's been plenty of agriculture in the news lately...we're talking the mass media. The gals discuss the New York Times opinion piece of "Meet the People Getting Paid to Kill Our Planet" and the coverage of the recent ethanol study that claims it's bad for the environment. Let's get fired up! Follow GTA on Facebook & Twitter!
On this episode, the girls talk with Julie Hewitt, executive director of the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council. Our conversation spans across nutrient research being done to address environmental concerns, optimize nutrients, and utilize emerging technology. We talk about cover crops and the adoption of those practices, peer-reviewed research being done, voluntary adoption, maximum return to nitrogen, and so much more on this information packed episode! Follow Illinois NREC by visiting their website - www.illinoisnrec.org. Follow GTA on Facebook & Twitter!
On today's episode, the girls talk about low carbon beef, buzzwords, and social media. Tune in!
Welcome to 2022! New year, same old problems? Guess we'll find out.In today's episode, the gals discuss John Deere's autonomous tractor and what we REALLY think about it. Jen, Karen, and Kelsey also give their two cents about KFC's new vegan chicken nuggets.Follow GTA on Facebook & Twitter!
2021 is here and gone in the blink of the eye. Join Jennifer and Kelsey as they recap the year on Girls Talk Ag. This podcast is powered by Global Ag Network and this episode is brought to you by DPH Biologicals.
Jason Mauck, CEO of Munsee Meats, joins the gal to discuss direct to consumer meat sales and production. He shares his story of purchasing the business during the COVID-19 pandemic, revamping the business model, and innovating along the way. We discuss the lack of independence in meat production and why educating the consumer is no longer where we need to be. Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
The gals gather to discuss a widespread array of topics today. We discuss the farm wife label, imposter syndrome, the current discussions happening over on Ag Twitter, and much more!Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
Enter in the sh$t show of 2021! On this episode, we do a round table harvest update and discuss all the things going wrong in the world right now - inflation, supply chain issues, labor shortages, strikes, Facebook problems.... Welcome to the show! Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
Harvest season is officially underway and the gals have been busy. So, we wanted to throw it back and re-run an episode from last fall because it's an important message that we all need to be reminded of. Be safe, be kind, and be careful!Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
Episode 103The gals are back together and wondering why people are taking ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment. We discuss "listening to the science" and if farmers are really destroying their crops because TikTok says they are. The girls debate whether fewer people are moving to Rural America and the labor shortage. Tune in!Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
Podcast of Dreams - as American as crops, masks, and baseball!Tune in for this quickie episode where we react to the latest mask guidance, analyzing the Field of Dreams game, and if we're looking into an early harvest!Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
The gals are back and we're talking all about the Internet - the good, the bad, and the ugly. The discussion of rural broadband kicks us off which leads to discussion about Farm Tik Tok, YouTube, etc. etc. and how we feel about folks getting paid to create videos and podcasts. Then we go to Karen's agronomy corner and discuss the latest crop update, wildfires, and helicopters. Tune in as we plow through the manure online!
Episode 100 - How has the pandemic changed the agriculture industry?Spring was a doozy bringing rain and snow, and now Mother Nature is bringing the rain in some areas and drought in others. When can we catch a break?! On this episode, Jen, Karen, and Kelsey share what they've been up to since April and discover Alexa is a big George Strait fan!We also discuss the pandemic and our thoughts going forward for the agriculture industry. Are in-person events back for good? Will we attend farm shows this year? What do the trends look like for farmer-to-consumer sales? Will food costs come back down? Hear our point-of-view of how the pandemic has changed our industry.Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
It's spring and we all know what that means! So, we did a quickie episode where Karen gives an agronomy update, Jen talks about planting while waiting for snow to melt, and Kelsey is on the search for quality work jeans. We wish you all a safe planting season!Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
March 23rd is National Ag Day! On this episode, Jen, Karen, and Kelsey discuss their preparation for National Ag Month and share ideas on how to celebrate! Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
Calling all dog lovers! We chat with Sonja Galley, a dairy farmer from New York. Her Australian Shepherd, Bindi, is American Farm Bureau Federation's Farm Dog of the Year!We talk about Bindi's lifesaving moment, Sonya's impressive dog trainings, and so much more. Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
2021 is officially here and it's still feeling like 2020. Karen and Kelsey talk about the "v" word while Jen is on vacation on the beach!
Got your Christmas list ready? Tune in as the gals talk about gift ideas and our favorite local businesses to buy from. Also - Jen has her online store running over at The Farmwife Feeds! Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
The gals are joined by Shana Wessels of Illinois and we're talking about the balancing act of being a farmer, farmer's daughter, and farmer's wife! Shana shares her story about working for her family's farm while helping her husband and working a part-time job. Follow Shana on Instagram - @conley94Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
Jen and Kelsey talk today about why we should give ourselves more grace - especially during this busy harvest season! So take that nap, bake those cookies, and do what makes you feel better. Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
Happy Harvest to many of our friends and families! We're talking farm safety on today's episode - please be careful and safe every day - but especially this fall during harvest time. We also talk about our favorite farm snacks. Our our Jent has many recipes over on her blog - https://www.farmwifefeeds.com/. Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
Tune in as Jennifer, Karen, and Kelsey discuss the 'rona and its impact on colleges and universities. Karen shares her recent road trip through Iowa and seeing devastation from the derecho. And the gals share their best guesses on when harvest will start and how the crop is looking in Indiana and Illinois. Tune in to our hot mess conversation!Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
The girls are joined by Krista Swanson, a research specialist in agriculture & consumer economics at the University of Illinois. With her husband and family, Krista grows corn and soybeans in Illinois and is an active volunteer throughout her community. We discuss the economic impact caused by the storm damage in Iowa, the September WASDE report, 2021 farm budget, cash rent, and demand. Tune in for this information filled episode!Follow Krista on Twitter, @KSwanFarm, and visit farmdoc's website - https://farmdoc.illinois.edu/ Read Krista's latest articles - https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/category/authors/authors-other/krista-swansonFollow the gals on Twitter - Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
Jennifer puts Kelsey in the hot seat on today's episode! They discuss virtual livestock shows and Kelsey shares her experience working for Walton Webcasting.View virtual livestock shows on Walton's website - https://www.waltonwebcasting.com/Follow Us on Twitter!Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13 and visit www.colleencallahan.com to learn more about Kelsey's work
While we love to talk about our green and red tractors, we are introduced to a new color - Pink Tractor! Jill Howard and Carol Hughey join us for this episode and discuss their mission to "Encourage, Embrace, Engage, Empower" by sharing impactful stories happening throughout agriculture. Tune in as we talk about not being "bra-burners," how Pink Tractor is expanding their community, and how you can share your story with thousands of others! Follow Pink Tractor on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out their website too!Follow Us on Twitter!Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
We're talking podcasts on the podcast! Joining us is Jason Medows of the Ag State of Mind podcast. Jason and the girls discuss their journey of starting a podcast, how to do it, and why you should start that project you've always wanted to do!Follow Jason on Twitter - @AGStateofMind1 and his blog - AgStateofMind.com. Be sure to listen to the Ag State of Mind podcast also hosted on Global Ag Network. Follow Us on Twitter!Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
The girls talk county fair cancellations, livestock shows, and share a crop update. And we have started a new slang word...tune in!Follow Us on Twitter!Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
The girls have been busy! And we haven't sat down just the three of us for awhile. We're talking about what's happening in the field, in the world, and in our lives on this spring day.Follow Us on Twitter!Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
On today's episode, we're welcoming back our friend and former GTA co-host...Angie Setzer! Angie shares an update of what she's been up to, how she organized the virtual event "Breaking Ground: Unearthing Mental Health in Agriculture," and how you can take part in Angie's online grain merchandising class. Tune in!Follow Angie Setzer on Twitter - @GoddessofGrainFollow the "Girls" on TwitterJennifer Campbell - @plowwife Karen Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
Farming is tough no doubt and with added effects from COVID-19, unpredictable weather, trade war, etc. farmers are facing challenging situations and difficult decisions more than ever.Adrienne DeSutter, behavioral health consultant with Sow Hope, Grow Hope, joins the girls to discuss mental health and why we have to shift our mentality and be transparent about the realities farmers, ranchers, and growers are going through. We discuss if social media escalates the problem, the comparison game, and more. Tune in!Follow Adrienne and Sow Hope Grow Hope on Facebook and TwitterFollow the girls on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13"Like" Girls Talk Ag on Facebook and "follow" on Twitter!
The hog industry is facing a disastrous period - processing plants closed indefinitely, farmers having to euthanize pigs, and concerns of mental health and stress. Minnesota hog farmer and blogger, Wanda Patsche, joins the girls to discuss the crisis and what pig farmers are facing. Follow Wanda's blog, Minnesota Farm Living, on Facebook and her website. Follow the girls on Twitter:Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
The girls are joined by a special guest, Laura Daniels! Laura is a mother, wife, farmer, dairy consultant and agriculture advocate. She is also the owner of Hitch Pin Consulting and focuses on helping businesses manage their greatest resource: their people. Laura joins the girls to discuss the current concern of milk dumping and how dairy farmers are dealing with the crisis. Follow Laura Daniels on Twitter, Facebook, and InstagramFollow Jennifer Campbell on TwitterFollow Karen Corrigan on Twitter Follow Kelsey Litchfield on Twitter
Guess who's back....back again! The girls provide an update of what's happened since the last episode aired and introduce a new co-host. Tune in!
It's been a LLLLOOOOONNNNNGGGGG Spring. We mean season. 2019 has been a rough one in ag. Here's an update from the girls.
The Girls discuss how they are staying busy with #noplant19, Twitter, and how they are coping with all of the crazy weather.
The Girls discuss African Swine Fever, the cancellation of World Pork Expo, and ASF impact on markets.
Johnna Miller from American Farm Bureau Federation join the Girls to discuss their upcoming E-Event celebrating local volunteer leaders. The event can be found on the AFBF Facebook Page April 1-5, 2019.
Jen, Karen and Bristol discuss how they bring celebrating National Agriculture Day to their preschool and kindergarten.
The girls talk Thanksgiving traditions and all the delicious food. Are you team coleslaw or team dressing?
The girls talk about the one thing that makes men the better gender in their first podcast short.
October is Down Syndrome awareness month, the girls talk about why it holds such special meaning to them.
The girls chat about hot taco takes before moving on to the current market structure and tariff chat. A little talk about dockage, shrinkage and language not suitable for your grandmother included at no extra cost!
The girls discuss the major money awarded by juries to those claiming harm caused by agriculture. From nuisance lawsuits against hog farms in North Carolina to a jury determining Round Up caused cancer in California, the girls examine where our right to farm actually ends.
Talking with Emily Schmitt from Sukup Manufacturing about Safe T Homes. The concept, how they started, what they do and how you can help.
The girls chat about big changes in their lives as we head towards fall. One kid starts college, another kindergarten while the third member of the trio heads east. A nice crop update and thoughts on the most recent USDA report included at no additional cost!
The girls talk about their 4-H experience and the 4-H experiences of their listeners. Crack up over the many wild steer stories, figure out why that banner is so important and learn about the competitive world of gerbil showing.
The girls talk about what's taking place across the Corn Belt, from whether or not it's the best crop ever on the Campbell farm to what Karen is seeing from an agronomic standpoint, sharing with us what early pollination means to whether or not the crop is actually "good to excellent" once you get into it. Updates on dicamba and the trade war included at no extra cost.
Known as Mocornfarmer on Twitter the girls talk to Kyle Samp. From what it's like to farm in Missouri, to his love for cattle and who ended up with the poo on them, Kyle gives us insight into what being a hot mess dad in ag is really like.
A man who needs no introduction, D-Wayne Faber shares his insight as a dad of 3 girls, dairy farmer and most famous guy on Twitter.
The girls talk about sugar. The different types, how it's made and Jen's favorite M&Ms flavor.
The girls talk about what's happening in their backyards. From too much rain, to not enough and every spray issues Karen is dealing with in between. And of course you can't talk spring update without a conversation about dealing with stress. Drinking, eating, praying and meditation (or medication) the girls talk about handling the pressure.
The girls chat with Sandi Brock about life farming in Ontario, how she fell into sheep and what it means to tell "Truck Truths"
Michael Clark from Bam Wx visited with the girls to talk about inversion risks and what it could mean for those spraying Dicamba this year. He also shares great insight regarding the spring weather forecast and what we can expect in South America over the next couple months.
The girls talk about the recent 200 million plus egg recall hitting the American consumer. What Salmonella is, where it comes from and how to avoid it. They also touch on the recent problems with romaine lettuce and why it's not as seemingly scary as the egg problem.
Taking a look at old wives tales and their role in agriculture. From halos around the moon to turtles crossing the road, see if the girls got all the tales you live by.
The girls discuss what's happening in agriculture currently. From the tax implications for farmers who sell to co-ops through 199a, to the RFS, dairy trouble and why you don't want to mansplain, they touch on it all.
The girls talk about celebrating agriculture, from farmer's share breakfasts to goodie bags for kids. They also talk about the distinction when it comes to educating versus celebrating and why everyone should be invited to enjoy all of the good ag has to offer.
The girls talk about the current developments in the renewable fuels industry. With some politicians work to dismantle the Renewable Fuels Standard the girls talk definitions and what ethanol demand has meant for agriculture in general and what it may mean as we look ahead.
The girls talk about the recent push of a local farm market to refer to farmers outside of their organization as 'soul-less.' Pondering why anyone in agriculture would want to create an us against them mentality and what it might mean for the consumer on the outside looking in.
The girls chat about food labels, from what is a superfood to omega 3s they define those words we see in every grocery store aisle.
The girls talk about what's happened during their 6 week hiatus from the podcasting world. Sick kids, travel, snowmobiling. Life has been rough for more than one member of the GTA crowd.
A hilarious attempt to talk organization. Once left on the cutting room floor the girls decide to dust off an oldie to help you learn what not to do when it comes to being organized--a call for help perhaps.
The girls chat pseudo-science. What it is, who is pushing it and how to avoid falling victim to it in life and agriculture.
The girls talk resolutions. Drinking and eating more, helping those around them. And making sure that 2018 isn't in fact three 2017s standing on top of one another wearing a trench coat.
Ag festivus for the rest of us. Grievances, feats of strength, aluminum poles and an appearance by Rob Sharkey!
It's Christmas time! The girls talk gift ideas, traditions and their favorite part of the season.
The girls tackle the recent controversy brewing over women involvement when it comes to agriculture boards, whether they're welcome to do so, or if they're spending more time attending conferences and being a part of groups that are just for them instead.
The girls chat about what's happening in the fields, the markets and the world of agronomy. From snow to Dicamba yield results to winter wheat acre expectations, the girls cover it all.
The girls chat with Casey Campbell, who is not only Jen's daughter but a soon to be graduate from Iowa State. Casey talks about what college is like, why she chose ISU and what life is like now that she's searching for a job but struggling to find the right fit.
The girls talk to Michael Clark with Bam Wx.com weather. They chat about this year on ag Twitter, the good, the bad and the ugly as well as touch on what to expect this winter for both the North and South hemisphere.
The girls chat about what it takes to be safe on the farm, from having a buddy to always using protection. The safety czar joins in to ensure you make it through the harvest season and every season safe and sound.
The girls talk about everyone's desire to be offended nowadays and how social media contributes.
Julie McDaniel, otherwise known as Mrs. Jerod McDaniel talks about what it takes to be a farmer, rancher, mother of 6 and wife to Jerod this week. The girls also touch on respect, making some time for yourself and what it takes to make an awesome marriage a reality.
Jen's husband Chris joins Karen and Angie to talk about what it's like to be married to a hot mess. Also taking the time to touch on why he started farming, the best part of the industry as well as giving advice to the younger generation. Of course he explains his side of all those poison control calls too.
Kelly Whatley's farm was just miles away from where Harvey made land fall. Hear her talk about having freshly harvested cotton washed away and how towns nearly destroyed are faring weeks later.
The girls talk about the struggles farmers are facing and what some of the root causes might be, from USDA report woes to buying new shoes when you can't afford them. This chat is one that shouldn't be missed.
The girls talk current events from Farm Progress Show, Jen's California podcast trip to flat pods and Dicamba.
The girls chat about antibiotic use in meat production. Jen gives details on the issues they are currently battling on their farm and how they're working to make it better. In true "GTA" fashion learn where the girls get their meat, why Karen would choose a hamburger over a T-Bone and what a meatgasm is.
The girls chat about the USDA's surprising numbers in their August Supply and Demand report. With a farmer, an agronomist and a merchandiser offering different perspectives.
The girls talk communicating with the consumer. Find out why Jen hates the idea of educating anyone, what Karen learned at her recent conference and why Angie just might be in the wrong job!
Taysha Reitzel tells us her hot mess mom ways. What it's like to have a fellow farm wife anonymously complain to her boss, her fears about not loving her second child as much as her first and what it's like to feel too Wal-Marty even for Wal-Mart. You'll laugh, nod in agreement and laugh some more.
The girls chat crop updates; what it looks like in their backyards, what the markets are doing and especially what's happening now that Dicamba issues seem to be rapidly spreading outside of the original epicenter in Arkansas. Hear Karen's take on what's happening and how you can protect yourself.
The girls chat about what makes them tick in a hilarious. yet serious, yet incredibly cathartic conversation. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll roll your eyes.
The girls discuss Dicamba. What it is, why there are problems surrounding it and what you should do if you're preparing to use it.
The girls chat with Rob Sharkey, podcasting superstar about what it's like to be a dad. Talking about putting his sons car on Craigslist as punishment, what it's like raising a teenage daughter and drinking foo foo drinks with a twisty straw.
The girls ask the big question of does size matter? Whether you're a BTO, a BTFO or just a new guy working to get started in today's' crazy farming world, does size matter?
After a less than stellar start to the growing year Karen and Angie chat about what's happening field condition and market wise. From replants to South American exports the girls chat about all that's shaking the spring so far.
The girls talk the "Thank a Farmer" movement. Why they dislike the romanticized approach and who they're really thanking when all is said and done.
In the second edition of our supplemental "Hot Mess Moms in Ag" series we chat with Donnarie Hales. Her mom hacks, her most embarrassing mom moment and why her husband is a saint.
The girls discuss advocates for agriculture or "agvocates." What an agvocate is, how they contribute to the industry and how that role may change in the future.
Jen gives us insight into her new book just released on Amazon. She tells us all about Pete's story from his troubled start to what he's doing now and what his plans are for the future. The girls discuss what participating in 4H means as well as how much they love Amazon Prime.
The girls discuss the current weather pattern. What it means from an agronomic standpoint, what it may mean to the markets and what you need to do before you decide to plant or replant.
The girls discuss the war of words in the dairy industry between U.S. and Canadian dairy farmers and politicians. What's really going on and what you can do to help.
The girls discuss County of Origin Labeling, what it is, how it started and the countries they shy away from at the grocery store.
The girls introduce their supplemental #HotMessMomsInAg podcast. One filled with true stories of what it's like to be a hot mess mom in ag, mom hacks and a true tale of their most embarrassing mom moments.
The girls discuss what it's like being a woman in agriculture, from how they got started, their experiences and their advice to up and coming women in the industry--as well as some tips for the men in all of our lives.
The girls talk about Cargill's recent move to start working closely with The Non GMO Project. Why farmers are upset, the history of the group and what it means for other groups looking to do the same.
The girls discuss the consolidation taking place in agriculture. What it means for the customer, the industry and the future.
The girls pick up where they left off, talking GMO labeling, food shaming and social media's influence on what we eat.
The girls talk GMOs. What are they, why do farmers grow them and are they really lurking behind every corner of the grocery store?
The girls talk about podcasts, how they got started, what ones they listen to and what makes a good one.
An agronomist, cash trader and farmer get real and talk about the latest current events in agriculture.