Around The Farm

The Best Moments Of 2022

You can't move forward without knowing where you came from, so we're kicking off 2023 with a look back at some of the best bits on Around The Farm in 2022. We've rounded up memorable moments–whether they’re good information or just plain good times–and put them together in a special episode for you while Clint also teases the upcoming season. 

What’s It Like To Farm Around A Professional Baseball Field?

In this episode, Clint talks with Aaron Rahe who is one of the famous Rahe brothers that takes care of the farmland that surrounds that famous baseball diamond in the middle of Dyersville, Iowa. We'll hear about the challenges of farming with an annual professional sports game being held in the middle of your crop, brotherly farming competitions, and how FieldView has been a crucial tool in their operation. 

What’s All The Fuss About Regenerative Ag and Carbon Credits?

In this episode, Clint talks with Colin Rogers and Tyler Williams who are sustainable systems agronomists with ForGround by Bayer, a new program that supports farmers in adopting regenerative agriculture practices that are right for their operations. This episode we'll hear about the potential benefits of things like no-till/strip till and cover crops--which help improve long-run soil health and potentially open new revenue opportunities for farmers--and get some quick tips on how to start making small & easy changes toward sustainable farming.

Living The Farmer’s Life with Brian Scott

In this episode, Clint talks with Ag influencer and Purdue alum Brian Scott. His YouTube channel “The Farmer’s Life” has nearly 10k subscribers. With a Soil and Crop Management Degree, Brian currently grows corn, soybeans, popcorn, and wheat. Tune in as Clint and Brian chat about farm life, being a farmer influencer on social media, and all other things Ag!

Our Friend at Farmers National Company

With guest Colin Hogrefe, Farm Manager | Farmers National Company 

 

On this episode, Clint's talking with Colin Hogrefe, a Farm Manager with Farmers National Company -- the nation's largest farm & management company that covers all sorts of business lines for farmers ranging across Farm Management, Real Estate, Oil & Gas, Forestry, Hunting and Leasing Permits. 
The two chat about trends driving rising farmland values--plus, how you can learn from what Colin has seen how tenant farmers use FieldView to optimize their operations.

September 2022 Grain Marketing Update

Guest host Tom Verseman fills in for Clint Chaffer in this grain marketing update. Tom speaks with Matt Bennett, a grain marketing consultant and a co-founder of AgMarket.net, about recent market changes, volatility, risk management tools and more. Listen in to peer into the near future of grain marketing. 

The 411 on the Farm Progress Show 2022

With guest Matt Jungmann, National Events Manager, Farm Progress

 

The Farm Progress Show showrunner (and Clint’s neighbor), Matt Jungmann, talks about Farm Progress – THE industry trade show for the producers of our food, fiber, and fuel. The two chat about what to expect from the show (with a few exclusive sneak peeks), the new permanent sites, and how the community comes together to put on Farm Progress on August 30 - September 1!

Entrepreneurship with the Heart of the Midwest

With guest Erin Holbert, Heart of the Midwest and @ernholbert on Instagram 

 

Agronomist and Indiana farmer Erin Holbert doesn’t just run equipment on her family farm, she also runs the Heart of the Midwest boutique and social media. Clint talks to Erin about working with family, self-teaching technology, and raising raccoons. Listen along to hear more about Erin’s entrepreneurship. 

Cattle, Corn, and Digital Agriculture with a 4th Generation Farmer

With guest Jacquelyne Leffler, Leffler Farms and Leffler Prime Performance 

 

Clint meets with a Jacquelyne of all trades, a Kansas farmer who raises cattle and grows wheat, corn, and soybeans. Jacquelyne discusses the challenges and benefits of introducing digital solutions as a fourth generation farmer and the tumultuous 2022 planting season. Tune in to get the scoop from the star of A Farmer’s Journey Season 2. 

Let’s Talk Cotton

With guests Fran Deville & Brandon Cavins, Climate Activation Managers 

 

What sort of optimizations are successful cotton farmers making? Where can you focus efforts in reducing costs? Climate Activation Managers Fran Deville and Brandon Cavins join Clint to share their insights on the cotton industry, price changes, and impacts on demand and planting.