Best Randy Farmer Podcasts (2024)

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Remembering Matt Driscoll 38:18

3h ago38:18

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Last week Tacoma lost one of its brightest lights. Matt Driscoll was a columnist for The News Tribune and the editor for the paper’s Opinion Section. But he was so much more than that. Rather than being a gatekeeper, he was an advocate for the less fortunate and less politically connected in our community. He made his column a forum for voices acro…

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Biologicals 101, Chinese-made drones could be shut down on the farm, the music of Paige King Johnson 37:49

1h ago37:49

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On this episode, Biome Makers agronomist Jacob Parnell gives farmers some food for thought if they are considering the use of biologicals on their farms. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown provides insights on the current U.S. corn balance sheet. American Farm Bureau Federation’s Joe Gilson says 529 farm advocacy groups join together to urge Congre…

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Junior Master Gardeners: Texas A&M's Randy Seagraves 23:30

4h ago23:30

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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message. Join us as we interview Texas A&M University's Randy Seagraves. Randy is the Program Specialist and Curriculum Director of the International Junior Master Gardener Program. Find out how America's youth are inspired and transformed by this wonderful program.…

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The Movies of 2024 – Chase Hutchinson, Film Critic – #223 52:26

5h ago52:26

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Chase Hutchinson is a Tacoma-based freelance journalist and movie critic. He came on the show to talk about the year in movies. For our conversation, we tried to focus on films not based on pre-existing IP or sequels. So we’re mostly discussing smaller films — a mix of wide release, some available via video on demand (VOD), and others on various st…

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Ep. 141: The Farm Bill encompasses more than production agriculture, edge-of-field conservation, a new way to buy and sell beef, the music of J.D. Shelburne 30:33

3h ago30:33

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On this episode, former Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson says the yet-to-be-passed Farm Bill encompasses more than just production agriculture. Iowa State University Extension’s Catherine DeLong discusses edge-of-field conservation practice, and Greg McBride, a commodity broker with Allendale tells you if now is the right time to market grain. Also, U.S. W…

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The Tidbit Hotline: I think I have a good business idea, where do I start? 43:50

3h ago43:50

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To mark the ending of this season of The Tidbit, the hotline is open once again and answering the most commonly asked question among aspiring entrepreneurs: I think I have a good idea for a food business, where do I start? On today’s episode, we have FIVE Cureate Facilitators, Kim Bryden, Tessa Velazquez, Julia Raymond, Walton Smith and Candy Schib…

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The Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump and the Political Fallout 45:10

1h ago45:10

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In today’s irregular edition of the podcast, we discussed Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Trump and the political fallout from it. I was joined in studio by Producer Doug and Evelyn Lopez, host of Channel 253 Podcast Crossing Division. BBC Reporting on the ShootingBy Channel 253

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Changing the World by Being the Change at Home - Part 2 21:04

10d ago21:04

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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message. Join us for our second part of our interview with the co-founders Ciara Byrne and Kim MacQuarrie of "Green Our Planet," a non-profit based in Las Vegas, Nevada that uses school garden and hydroponic STEM programs that teach students about sustainability and financial literacy. They have an amazing …

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Changing the World by Being the Change at Home - Part 1 21:57

11h ago21:57

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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message. Join Rick as he visits with the co-founders Ciara Byrne and Kim MacQuarrie of "Green Our Planet," a non-profit based in Las Vegas, Nevada that uses school garden and hydroponic STEM programs that teach students about sustainability and financial literacy. They have an amazing story of how they tran…

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Ep. 140: Tackling corn rootworm and tar spot, examining HPAI in Colorado, new federal milk marketing orders, the music of Bobby Mackey 32:37

14d ago32:37

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On this episode, University of Illinois agronomist Nick Seiter returns to go deeper on the issue of corn rootworm. Also, Agrigold agronomist Nick Frederking provides some tips for scouting for tar spot in corn plants. Also this week, we discuss the latest farm bill developments, new Federal Milk Marketing Orders, and a May decline in U.S. milk prod…

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The (Worrying) State of the Sounders: On-the-field and Off — Dave & Carol, Hands-Free Footy — #221 50:58

6d ago50:58

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Dave and Carol are longtime Seattle Sounders season ticket holders and former hosts of the Hands-Free Footy podcast. They decided, for a host of reasons, this would be their last year with season tickets. I asked them to join me for conversation about the state of the football club and its changing relationship with their fanbase. This is a two-par…

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Ep. 139: Celebrating the Declaration of Independence, sprayer prep tips, scouting for corn rootworm, the music of Carrie Romero 39:30

14d ago39:30

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On this episode, WILL Radio’s Todd Gleason discusses the importance of the Declaration of Independence. Then, Ziegler Ag Equipment’s Mark Duffing provides some helpful pre-spray tips to keep your sprayer in tip-top shape, and Bayer Crop Science Technical Agronomist Andrew Penney shares some corn rootworm scouting insights. In our “Beltway Beef” seg…

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Ep. 138: Nitrogen considerations for corn plants, protecting the U.S. pork supply, keeping lab-created meat out of military meals, the music of Steve Markwardt 33:20

15d ago33:20

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On this episode, Pivot Bio Senior Agronomic Scientist Dr. Clayton Nevins discusses what farmers need to know about applying nitrogen after a wet start to the growing season. Dr. Brent Pepin, Director of Swine Health at the National Pork Board, discusses efforts to improve traceability in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak in the U.S. Al…

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World's Largest Student Farmer's Market 19:43

17d ago19:43

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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message. Join Rick as he travels "on assignment" to Summerlin, Nevada to interview two groups of elementary students who participated in the "World's Largest Student Farmer's Market," sponsored by Green Our Planet. We would love to hear from you! Send us a message. Show notes and much more will be available…

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Ep. 137: Examining Edge Effect in corn fields, is the honey bee population really declining?, a farm bill discussion with Sen. Roger Marshall, the music of Terry Lemaster 33:24

22d ago33:24

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On this week’s episode, we talk with Pioneer Field Agronomist Matt Montgomery about the Edge Effect on corn fields and other yield robbers. Also, we’ve heard a lot about the dwindling honey bee population over the past few years, but, is it really dwindling? We’ll hear from a Washington state bee expert. Then, time is ticking to put a new farm bill…

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Talking Shop With 2024 Strip-Till Innovator Chris Perkins 32:54

24d ago32:54

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On this edition of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by DigiFarm, we visit with 2024 Strip-Till Innovator Award recipient Chris Perkins at his Banded Ag facilities in Otwell, Ind. Perkins shares his formula for growing a 300-bushel corn crop as he talks shop with fellow strip-tiller and Montag territory manager Harold Crawford. Perkins …

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What's the Buzz in School Gardens (Part 2)? 23:06

25d ago23:06

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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message. Join us for part two of our discussion about bees and pollinators in the school garden with Associate Professor Andony Melanthpoulos with Oregon State University. Show notes and much more will be available later this week on our new hosting Site: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/podcast/farm-schoo…

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What's the Buzz in School Gardens (Part 1)? 16:05

25d ago16:05

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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message. Join us as for a fascinating interview of one of the worlds foremost authorities on bees and pollination - Andony Melanthopoulos with Oregon State University.. and how bees fit into the world of school gardens! This is part one of a two-part series. Show notes and much more will be available later …

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The Vibes Are Off, For Sure—But the US Economy is Doing Better Than You Think — Cameron Harwick, SUNY Brockport — #220 52:30

1M ago52:30

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Cameron Harwick is a professor at State University of New York Brockport. He previously joined us in 2022 for a conversation about the causes and impacts of the inflationary crisis in 2022. My goal in this episode was to help listeners better understand the various economic data and indicators that we encounter on a daily basis. There’s often a gap…

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Ep. 136: Discussing the shortage of tax attorneys and CPAs in rural America with Roger McEowen, Is a new day for ag trade relations between the U.S. and Mexico on the horizon? Another stellar month for ... 30:01

29d ago30:01

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On this episode, we sit down with attorney and Washburn University law professor Roger McEowen what needs to be done to address the shortage of tax attorneys and CPAs in rural America. Also, Mexico has elected a new president. Does that mean a new day for ag trade relations between the United States and Mexico. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we lea…

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What Legal Concerns Small Businesses Should Keep In Mind 28:04

1M ago28:04

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Entrepreneurs of all types deal with a myriad of concerns about legal issues, like risk mitigation, trademark law and intellectual property, to name a few. These topics are especially prominent in the competitive food and beverage industry because legal rules about label and marketing claims are strict. On today’s episode of The Tidbit, host Kim Br…

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Ep. 135: Changes to the Indigo Ag carbon program, determining when to market grain, mitigating a Canadian ‘Super Pig’ threat, the music of Lonnie Bartmess 39:14

1M ago39:14

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On this episode, Indigo Ag this week announced important changes to a carbon program that has already paid out $12 million through its first three carbon harvest seasons. Also, Is now a good time to market that stored grain? A University of Missouri expert shares his thoughts. And, the USDA is working with the University of Saskatchewan on a projec…

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“Best 2 Crops I’ve Ever Raised”: Strip-Till Pays Off for Iowa Farmer 21:13

1M ago21:13

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On this edition of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by DigiFarm, Andrew Focht takes us inside his strip-till operation in Villisca, Iowa. Focht has increased his yields each year since switching to strip-till 2 years ago. He shares his nutrient management plan, which includes phosphorous (P) and potassium (K) applications in the fall, …

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Ep. 134: Mental health awareness in rural America with Randy Roecker, scouting fields for insects, Bobby Marquez’s Country With Heart to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 39:59

1M ago39:59

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On this episode, we discuss mental health on the farm and hear about the latest developments with the Farmer Angel Network from co-founder and Wisconsin dairy farmer, Randy Roecker. Also, as we head into June, we learn about the need to scout the fields for crop-damaging insects. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Rand…

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The Tidbit Hotline: How Do I Decide When to Add New Specialty Products? 42:12

1M ago42:12

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The Tidbit Hotline is open once again! On today’s episode, hosts Kim Bryden and Tessa Velazquez are teaming up with guest Vance Reavie of Junction AI to continue the conversation from last week’s episode about how AI can help small businesses. Small business owner Jon Henry of Jon Henry General Store in Virginia, called in wondering how to best add…

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Does Local Food Make School Lunches Healthier? A Discussion With USDA FNS Administrator Cindy Long 13:33

2M ago13:33

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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message. It's not every day when the United States Department of Agriculture reach out to you to ask if their "person at the top" of the school lunch program can be a guest on your show! Join Michelle and Rick as they have a conversation with Administrator Long about how Farm to School fits in the USDA's pr…

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How Corporate Landlords are Driving Up Rents — Emmett O’Connell, Olympia Time — #219 50:33

2M ago50:33

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Emmett O’Connell is a recovering journalist, who writes the blog Olympia Time and hosts the podcast Olympia Standard. He recently published an article examining the hoovering up of homes by corporate and institutional landlords and the impact this is having on communities. Cast of Characters Emmett O’Connell – Olympia Time & Olympia Standard Going …

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Ep. 133: Memorial Day with J.T. Cooper who lost battle buddies in ‘Blackhawk Down’ incident, early-season foliar nutrition, USMEF Spring Conference, the music of Barbara Fairchild 33:33

2M ago33:33

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On this episode, we revisit a prior conversation with J.T. Cooper, who was with the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army in Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1993, and found himself in the middle of the harrowing military operation that became the inspiration for the movie “Blackhawk Down.” We also provide information on valuable resources for anyone consi…

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Ep. 132: Fastline Auctions update, protecting stored grain in warmer weather, know when to apply nitrogen to corn, the music of Mackynsie McKedy 32:11

2M ago32:11

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On this episode, presented by Fastline Marketing Group, Fastline President Dean Barke discusses upcoming Fastline Auctions farm equipment sales and talks about the company’s holistic farm equipment marketing approach. Also, GSI’s Dave Ellis provides some tips for protecting stored grain as temperatures rise inside grain bins, and University of Illi…

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How AI Can Benefit Your Small Business 28:52

2M ago28:52

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Artificial Intelligence or AI has been hyper prominent in the news for the last few years because it is changing the way we work. On today’s episode of The Tidbit, we are diving into all things AI, including how small business owners can use it to their advantage. Host Kim Bryden speaks with Matt Scharpnick, Associate Director at BCG X, the tech bu…

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Strip-Tiller Makes Strips & Plants Soybeans with Rig at Same Time 16:35

2M ago16:35

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Strip-tiller John Hanson gets creative with his strip-till rig on this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by DigiFarm. John Hanson switched to strip-till a few years ago to save money on fuel and labor costs and increase the moisture-holding capacity of the soils on his 1,600-acre farm in north central Iowa. He’s found a way t…

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Bringing Health & Wellness into School Gardens 25:34

3M ago25:34

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We would love to hear from you! Send us a message. Michelle and Rick interview Rick's Co-worker, Jennifer Young of Oregon Department of Education, where she serves as the State Wellness Coordinator. Join them as they discuss School Wellness Policies, and strategies to incorporate that into what we do in school gardens.…

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