Best Dogs in the Field Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Transforming Communities: Tillie Burgin on Leading Mission Arlington with Purpose 27:04

15d ago27:04

27:04

Discover the inspiring journey of Tillie Burgin, founder and director of Mission Arlington, in this episode of the Bigger Than Business Podcast. For nearly four decades, Tillie has been at the forefront of transforming lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Learn how Tillie's vision of "taking church to the people" grew from a simple Bible study…

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Swine Barn Winter Readiness 21:53

1M ago21:53

21:53

Tony Mensing and Brett Ramirez discuss the importance of preparing swine barns for winter. Key steps include ensuring equipment functionality, particularly fans and heaters, and maintaining a tight barn to prevent air leaks. Regular maintenance and checks are essential for effective winter ventilation. Winter Ventilation Checklist AE 3553B…

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Inside the Legacy of Fletcher's Corny Dogs: Family, Tradition & Innovation 37:51

2M ago37:51

37:51

Explore the rich history of Fletcher's Original Corny Dogs with GG Fletcher and her daughter Amber Fletcher, who carry on this iconic Texas brand. Learn how they balance family traditions with modern marketing, from introducing new menu items like veggie dogs to expanding Fletcher’s presence beyond the State Fair of Texas. This interview dives into…

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Challenges During Soybean Harvest 19:56

4M ago19:56

19:56

Fall harvest is here and in this episode we discuss adjusting combine settings, measuring field and harvest losses, and ensuring the safe operation of equipment. Publications mentioned in the podcast are PM 573: Profitable Soybean Harvesting, PM 574: Profitable Corn Harvesting, and PM 1636: Soybean Harvesting and Drying.…

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American Hero: Leadership Lessons from Navy SEAL and Astronaut Chris Cassidy 37:37

6M ago37:37

37:37

On today's episode of Bigger Than Business, Jeff Holler and Chris Cassidy discuss the significance of purpose-driven success. Chris, a former Navy SEAL and astronaut, shares his leadership journey, from high school sports to the Naval Academy, and his experiences in space missions. He highlights the importance of authenticity and confidence for new…

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Breaking News to Breaking Grounds: Jeff Crilley's Path from Journalism to PR 32:45

7M ago32:45

32:45

In this episode of Bigger Than Business, join host Jeff Holler as he sits down with Jeff Crilley, a seasoned journalist turned successful entrepreneur. Crilley takes us on a captivating journey through his illustrious career in journalism, highlighting his groundbreaking announcement of a man's release from prison - a moment that earned him prestig…

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Keeping Students on the Field and in School (with Tim McLaughlin) 45:57

1y ago45:57

45:57

How can a community keep its children in school and on a pathway to graduation and beyond? How can public-private partnership build a program for disadvantaged kids that becomes effective even beyond its creators’ dreams? Listen as our guest shares how the Fields and Futures program was created, its exponential impact on the youth of Oklahoma City,…

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The Future of Performance Enhancement (with Dr. Amy Kruse) 45:00

1y ago45:00

45:00

What does the future hold for neuro technology? What strides have been made in performance enhancement via brain studies? How can investors help shape the landscape of mental health treatments? Listen as our guest shares how her new endeavor is investing in companies that elevate human flourishing, how modern treatments can unlock a new era of ment…

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The Biggest Developer Nobody’s Ever Heard Of (with Isaac Manning) 1:07:21

1y ago1:07:21

1:07:21

What is Servant Leadership, and what does it bring to the lives of others? How does being told you’re “too stupid” parlay into an almost 40-year career as a respected and sought-after architect and developer? How do you create from tragedy a way to help families across the nation? Listen as our guest, Isaac Manning, shares how his success came from…

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Timing: Good Faith & Good Fortune (with Josh Robertson) 56:07

1+ y ago56:07

56:07

How do you go from making $19,000 a year to being a vendor for the White House? How do you weather troubled times to preserve your family and stay afloat personally and professionally? What does it take to start a business at 22 and grow it into a $60 Million company? Listen as our guest shares his path of entrepreneurship from start-up to multiple…

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Biochar: A Multipurpose Tool for Improving Agricultural Sustainability 24:12

2y ago24:12

24:12

What is biochar and how can we use it to improve the sustainability of animal agriculture? In this episode we sit down with Carly Graves, a graduate research assistant in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering North Carolina State University. Carly recently co-authored of a review paper evaluating the use of biochar to improve th…

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A Creative Spirit Grounded in Principles (with Janeé Hill) 43:36

2y ago43:36

43:36

Why is it important to train people how to treat you? How can knowing your guiding principles establish your path to success? How can leveraging your capabilities affect not only your future, but the futureof those around you? Listen as our guest shares why it’s necessary to lean into the hard stuff, why giving should be about more than just money,…

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Managing Aeration With the Grain Aeration & Storage App 17:25

2y ago17:25

17:25

Variable weather conditions can make managing grain aeration challenging, but a tool for fine tuning aeration is now at your fingertips with the Grain Aeration & Storage App. Join us as we chat with Dr. Dirk Maier, professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University, and developer of the app. We discuss d…

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An Eagerness to Learn, Serve, and Make an Impact (with Wade T. Myers) 50:25

2y ago50:25

50:25

How do you go from being literally dirt poor to becoming a serial entrepreneur responsible for founding, investing in, or serving on the board of over 100 companies? How can an eagerness to learn and serve shape your life in a way that influences local and global communities for the better? Listen as our guest shares his path from a subsistence far…

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Digging Into the Underground World of Soil Health 25:50

2y ago25:50

25:50

Soil health - what is it? How do you know if you have it? How do you improve it? Join us as we chat with Dr. Anna Cates, State Soil Health Specialist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at the University of Minnesota. We discuss soil health principles, testing, and how to get started with improving soil health on t…

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The Role of Intention in a Family Office (with Rob McLaughlin) 43:29

2y ago43:29

43:29

How do you decide if you need a Family Office? What goes into building one that will truly serve your family’s needs? What role does intentionality play in its design and success? Listen as our guest shares with us how a commitment to shared values created a need for a Family Office to steward his family’s resources in a way that impacts not only g…

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Revolutionary Robotics - Making No-Till Farming Without Chemicals a Reality 27:39

2y ago27:39

27:39

Can we really farm without using tillage or chemicals to control weeds? Listen in as we chat with Clint Brauer, 3rd generation farmer and CEO of GreenField Incorporated, a company on a mission to eliminate the need for chemicals in no-till agriculture. We discuss different robotic platforms that can provide both preseason and in-season weed control…

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Growing Professionally and Personally Within a Family Business (with David K. Sargent) 37:55

2y ago37:55

37:55

In a family business, how do you overcome being the Owner’s Child? What can you do to ensure success on your own merits? How do you lead a team that may initially question your qualifications? Listen as our guest shares his advice for not only young people wanting to join the family business but also for the parents who want their kids to continue …

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From Black to Green: Turning Engine Exhaust Into Productive Crops with the Bio-Agtive Emissions Technology System 36:03

2y ago36:03

36:03

Gary Lewis invented the Bio-Agtive Emissions Technology System to turn a problem into an opportunity: how to capture nitrogen from engine exhaust and use it to grow crops. In this wide-ranging conversation we dive into the details of how this technology has evolved from the goal of capturing nitrogen to increasing soil organic matter levels and boo…

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Show No. 19 History of The Potato 17:58

2+ y ago17:58

17:58

Dr. George Siegfried takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of the potato. Dr. Siegfried is interviewed by Porter Blackburn. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Siegfried, please call (503) 472-6550.

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Show No. 19 History of The Potato 17:57

2+ y ago17:57

17:57

Dr. George Siegfried takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of the potato. Dr. Siegfried is interviewed by Porter Blackburn

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On-Farm Production of Green Anhydrous Ammonia 18:36

2+ y ago18:36

18:36

Producing your own anhydrous ammonia on the farm with renewable energy might seem like a pipe dream but it's about to become a reality. Fuel Positive is a Canadian company that is rolling out a containerized system that uses air, water, and either grid-tied or renewable electricity to produce anhydrous ammonia. In this episode we chat with Ian Clif…

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Improving Water Quality With the Weedoo Aquatic Weed Harvester 20:28

2+ y ago20:28

20:28

In the episode we venture into the wet world of water quality and aquatic invasive plant removal with Tara Lordi, owner and COO of Weedoo Greenboat Inc. Tara discusses challenges to water quality due to pesticide applications and nutrient runoff and how removing excess vegetation can be a win-win for water quality and the environment. Learn more at…

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Master Your Internal Board Meeting (with Dr. Shannan Crawford) 37:01

2+ y ago37:01

37:01

Why is the success of an organization dependent on the health – not just physical health, but also mental and spiritual health - of the leader? When the microculture of a team is set by leadership, how can business owners refocus the parts of their own brains to help cultivate their employees’ most forward-thinking and creative efforts?    Listen a…

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Keeping Livestock Cool and Comfortable During the Dog Days of Summer 31:28

2+ y ago31:28

31:28

In this episode we chat with Nancy Vander Byl, North American Territory Manager for Core Cool Systems, about how to keep livestock cool and comfortable by managing airflow and humidity in barns. We discuss the importance of airspeed, evaporative cooling, and other factors for keeping animals comfortable to maximize productivity. You can learn more …

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Seed Conditioning: The Science Behind High Quality Seed 21:37

2+ y ago21:37

21:37

Seed conditioning encompasses a critical and underappreciated set of processes and technologies to ensure that we have viable high-quality seed to plant. In this episode, we sit down with Alan Gaul, a Seed Conditioning Specialist with the Seed Science Center at Iowa State University. The discussion covers both the history and current industry trend…

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Overcoming the Challenges of a Family Business (with Dr. Keanon Alderson) 50:24

2+ y ago50:24

50:24

What are the challenges of creating, working for, or taking over a family business? What are the strengths a family business needs to succeed? How can you avoid the pitfalls that cause the high failure rate in succession of a family business? Listen as our guest, Dr. Keanon Alderson, gives us a picture of how each succeeding generation tends to lea…

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Planter Setup and Maintenance for Optimal Performance 32:55

3y ago32:55

32:55

Listen in as we discuss important planter maintenance items, planter setup in the field, how to assess your planter performance, and the pros and cons of high-speed planters. Our guest is Ryan Bergman, a technical project specialist in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University. Check out https://www.abe.iast…

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Bringing CPA Firms into the Future (with Jackie Meyer) 39:24

3y ago39:24

39:24

How can you shed 60% of your client base and still grow? How can a CPA take time off right before April 15, a notorious deadline in the industry, while others are sweating and working overtime? How can setting boundaries with your clients lead to a prosperous, more holistic business? Listen as our guest, Jackie Meyer, tells us how she built her own…

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Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck With Spring Manure Applications 26:16

3y ago26:16

26:16

In this episode we discuss spring manure application strategies, yield implications, and adjustments for dry weather and high fertilizer prices to help you maximize the value of spring applied manure. Our guests are Dr. Dan Andersen, associate professor in the Dept. of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and Extension manure management speciali…

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Managing In-Season Nitrogen and Cover Crop Applications Autonomously With the Rowbot 41:52

3y ago41:52

41:52

Properly managing in-season nitrogen and cover crop applications can be both challenging and profitable. In this episode we sit down with Kent Cavender-Bares, co-founder and CEO of Rowbot Systems, to discuss their autonomous Rowbot technology for application of nitrogen and cover crops during the growing season. To learn more, go to Rowbot.com…

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Sustainable Growth: Steering a Battleship vs. a Speedboat (with Joseph Ferrell) 46:44

3y ago46:44

46:44

How do you combine four very different personalities into a leadership team working toward a common goal? What kind of resolve does it take to make changes to a strategy that is already working? Listen as our guest, Joseph Ferrell, shares with us how his company made surprising decisions on change, why “culture eats strategy for breakfast,” and why…

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Directed Energy: A New Strategy for Weed Control 25:40

3y ago25:40

25:40

Listen in as we sit down with Jon Jackson, President and founder of Global Neighbor, a company that is pursuing a new weed control strategy called Directed Energy Floral Control. We discuss how directed energy technology works and how it could be implemented on the farm for both weed seed inactivation and control of growing vegetation. Check out g-…

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Love People Through Housing (with Lane Beene) 39:57

3y ago39:57

39:57

How can recognizing the need to pivot your plans lead to a bigger sense of purpose? How can facing the reality that you are better off partnering with others, rather than going it alone, build greater success? How can recognizing the need to pivot your plans lead to a bigger sense of purpose? How can facing the reality that you are better off partn…

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Show No. 18 Avocados & Meat 30:29

3y ago30:29

30:29

IN TODAY'S EPISODE: Dr. Siegfried talks about the avocado- an incredibly healthy food. Later in today's episode, Dr. Siegfried discusses the value of eating grass-fed grass-finished meat TO SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION WITH DR. SIEGFRIED: Call his office at 503-472-6550 TO DOWNLOAD A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE, please click on this link https://docs.…

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Getting More Conservation on the Ground With Conservation Agronomists 42:02

3y ago42:02

42:02

Join us as we dive into the exciting new field of conservation agronomy. In this episode we have a wide-ranging conversation with Ruth McCabe, conservation agronomist with Heartland Cooperative, and Zach Timm, conservation agronomist with Dubuque County Iowa Soil and Water Conservation District. We talk cover crops, edge-of-field conservation pract…

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Putting Values First for Sustainable Success (with Stacey Pearson) 39:12

3y ago39:12

39:12

How important are a company’s values to its growth and success? What can a business owner do to ensure their team buys in to the company culture and lives those values daily? And how can you take them even further and affect a community in need? Listen as our guest, Stacey Pearson, shares with us how he perpetuates the company values his family cre…

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Advancing Through Life’s Detours (with Larry Bell) 1:03:57

3y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

How can being involved in organizations during your youth prepare you for unexpected events in your business future? Where do you turn for advice when you feel overwhelmed by responsibility, and you are having to learn as you go? And when personal tragedy strikes, how can the planning of one individual transform entire communities? Listen as our gu…

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Maximizing the Value of Fall Manure and Nitrogen Applications 22:52

3+ y ago22:52

22:52

In this episode, guests Kristina TeBockhorst, field agricultural engineer, and Joel DeJong, field crops specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, join Brian Dougherty to discuss optimal timing for fall manure and commercial N applications. Application strategies, yield effects, and adjustments for dry weather and high fertilizer…

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The Hands Free Farm Project and the Future of Autonomous Agriculture 37:38

3+ y ago37:38

37:38

Join us for a discussion with Jonathan Gill about the Hands Free Hectare and Hands Free Farm projects, which achieved a world first by farming a hectare of land (now 35 hectares) entirely autonomously. Jonathan is a robotics engineer with a research team at the National Centre for Precision Farming at Harper Adams University in Newport, United King…

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Changing Attitudes Through Fearless Entrepreneurship (with Valerie Freeman) 47:38

3+ y ago47:38

47:38

How can following your instincts when presented with the challenges of new strategy, new technology, and inequality in the workplace create an opportunity that transforms the business landscape of a city? How can collaboration take you further than sole pursuits and grow your business exponentially? And how can you take what you’ve built and do eve…

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Show No. 17- Are Tortillas and Pinto Beans Healthy? 30:48

3+ y ago30:48

30:48

First topic in today's show: Are tortillas healthy? Dr. Siegfried addresses this important question in his show. In the second half of today's show, Dr. Siegfried talks about Pinto Beans. To Schedule a Nutritional Consultation with Dr. Siegfried, call 503-472-6550

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Preventing and Addressing Soil Compaction 27:03

3+ y ago27:03

27:03

In this episode we sit down with Jodi DeJong-Hughes, Regional Extension Educator with the University of Minnesota Extension, to discuss how to prevent and address soil compaction issues. Topics include the effects of tillage, the role of tire inflation pressure, how to fix ruts, and using cover crops to improve soil resiliency. To learn more, visit…

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Workforce Trends and Drivers (with Daniel Pullin) 52:43

3+ y ago52:43

52:43

How can companies struggling with an employment landscape that is “opportunity long and talent short” attract future team members for the long haul? How can nurturing an emotional connection for your existing team to your company’s values position your company to attain the best, right-fit employees? What are the differences between Millennials and…

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Bringing Diversity Back to the Farm With the Stock Cropper 26:41

3+ y ago26:41

26:41

In this episode Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Agricultural Engineer Brian Dougherty sits down with Zack Smith, co-inventor of the Stock Cropper, to discuss his vision for diversifying farms by incorporating livestock into row cropped farmland and agroforestry systems. To learn more visit https://thestockcropper.com/ and follow …

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Planning for Successful Succession (with Phil Clemens) 39:34

3+ y ago39:34

39:34

How important is a succession plan to your company’s health? What are the challenges to putting one into place? How can business owners and founders step outside of their egos, face the idea of being replaced, and ask the hard questions on future leadership? Listen as our return guest, Phil Clemens, shares why every leader should create a successio…

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A Watershed Approach to Water Quality and Flood Mitigation Efforts in Iowa 39:08

3+ y ago39:08

39:08

Listen in as host Brian Dougherty sits down with Dr. Larry Weber from the University of Iowa, John Rathbun, watershed coordinator in Clear Creek Watershed, and Jamie Benning from Iowa State University, to discuss the Iowa Watershed Approach project and related efforts to mitigate flooding and improve water quality in Iowa. Does tile drainage affect…

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Turning Your Family Business into a Business Family (with Phil Clemens) 44:03

3+ y ago44:03

44:03

Phil Clemens began his career on the clean-up crew of the family business, Hatfield Quality Meats, and worked his way up to be the CEO of the company. Over the decades, he worked in all areas of the family business, with 20 of those years in Human Resources and seven as CEO and President of the legacy business, now known as The Clemens Food Group. …

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Drones in Agriculture: What's All the Buzz About? 31:40

3+ y ago31:40

31:40

Ever wondered how a drone can help you better manage your farm? Check out the latest 'buzz' about drones as Iowa State University Extension and Outreach field ag engineer Brian Dougherty chats with Ryan Gibbs, owner of Gibbsfield Ag LLC, about how he uses drones as part of his custom spraying and cover crop business. Ryan also shares some thoughts …

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Jumping Off a Cliff (with Ty Smith) 41:30

3+ y ago41:30

41:30

Ty Smith founded Exline Capital, a commercial real estate investment company, after experiencing many facets of the industry as a project manager, an analyst, a dealmaker, and even a ranch manager. Taking that experience and combining it with a desire to build something himself, Ty and Exline work with investors in what he calls the “middle market”…

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