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Your weekly connection to agriculture industry newsmakers, hot-button industry issues, educational topics, rural lifestyle features and the best in true country music.
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The Strip-Till Farmer Podcast is the strip-tiller's audio source for information on strip-tillage practices, technologies, and other helpful advice.
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Bootstrap Farmer Radio is a podcast that focuses on empowering growers and gardeners with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful, whether they are backyard gardeners, flower farmers, or market farmers. We interview farmers from all walks of life to share their experiences and give helpful tips to growers, no matter where they are in their journey. If you’re just starting your gardening business, an experienced market farmer or home gardener, or growing your first plants in th ...
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"Off The Husk" with Zach Johnson, The Millennial Farmer; Becky Johnson, Mrs. Millennial Farmer; and Randy Nessman, The Master Pipe Layer; Join us as we explore the business of food, fiber, and fuel. Hear from farmers, ranchers, entrepreneurs and agriculture/farming professionals from across the country. What ensues is a politically incorrect podcast filled with genuinely improvised, authentic conversation, laughter and some newfound agriculture knowledge. Grab a cold beer and enjoy our moder ...
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15 minutes of concentrated analysis and advice about social media in platform and product design.
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The big-picture idea of healthy, functioning soils is so appealing: more moisture available to the plant, more nutrients recycling, fewer weeds, lower inputs… what’s not to like, right? To the busy farmer, are the ideas of healthy functioning soils just that… ideas? Put another way we should ask: “what has merit and what is myth”? At Merit or Myth our mission is, through the social media, to engage with South Dakota-based farmers, researchers and conservationists to gain a better understandi ...
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Do you run a small business, or have dreams to start one? On The Tidbit, brought to you by Cureate, we discuss tidbits of knowledge around starting and running a small business with a food and beverage lens. Show host Kim Bryden sits down with guest experts and shares trending new topics on food, business and culture to help best prepare you for your business journey.
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August 31, 2024 -The Leader of the Past Jon Engelhard and Gary discuss Nonsense and Fantasy about Real Estate and Greater Cincinnait, Gary's Music History, A Moment with Myles and The Dragonfly Foundation.By Gary Rossignol
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Ep. 147: Farm Progress Show, keeping moisture in the soil, ProFarmer Crop Tour Eastern Leg Results, the music of Randy C. Moore
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On this episode, the Farm Progress Show was held this week in Boone, Iowa, and we hear from show manager Don Tourte about what this year’s show offered. Also, the U.S.’s ag trade deficit continues to grow and we’ll delve into the “why.” And, the USDA’s Climate Smart Commodities Program continues to grow, and this week U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom…
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Running a Small Biz in Tacoma, Part 5 — Mario Amaya, Balcon X — 226
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Mario Amaya is the owner and operator of Balcon X, a taco and pupusa (and putaco) restaurant located on Sixth Ave. Balcon X is named after his balcony where he got his start selling meals off 100th & Pac Ave. Mario’s life in inspirational, a true story of overcoming obstacles and all the mess life threw his way. Hit Balcon X up at 3102 6th Ave. The…
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Ep. 146 ProFarmer Crop Tour, weighing on-farm crop storage, caring for mental health on the farm, the music of Sienna Rose
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On this episode we hear a recap of corn and soybean conditions from participants of the ProFarmer Midwest Crop tour. Also, with harvest approaching, is bin storage on the farm in your best interest? And, a cause for optimism for dairy farmers, and a U.S. Representative’s take on farm bill proceedings. We’ll also hear about some great mental health …
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August 24, 2024 -Bob Pape with Polaris Home Funding Corp and Gary discuss what the Feds are proposing to do with interest rates in the future. Gary's Music History, A Moment with Myles & The Dragonfly Foundation.By Gary Rossignol
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Gary Rasmussen The Musical Insurance Guy with Farmers Insurance
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August 17, 2024 -The Musical Insurance Guy Gary Rasmussen discusses Are there choices I can make to save on insurance costs? Gary's Musical History, A Moment with Myles, Dragonfly Foundation.By Gary Rossignol
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Ep. 145: Farm transition planning, a closer look at key USDA grain estimates, Harvest Safety Week, mitigating cattle heat stress, the music of Austin McKedy
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On this episode, we talk farm transition planning with Tim Cobb, the owner and president of Farmland Company. Then, Harvest Safety Week is coming up and we’ll tell you how you can sharpen your awareness with some special resources. Also, some key USDA grain projections are out and we get some important context from University of Illinois economist …
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Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign ...David Estes with Atlantic Sign Company.
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August 10, 2024 -David Estep with Atlantic Sign Company discusses all the various types and constructions of Signs in the Cincinnati Area and The American Sign Museum in Cincinnati. Gary's Music History, A Moment with Myles and The Dragonfly Foundation.By Gary Rossignol
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Ep. 144: FFA hits membership milestone, talking biologicals with Helena, mitigating red crown rot, ag bioscience legislation could be a boon, the music of Mackynsie McKedy
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On this episode, National FFA Organization hits the 1 million-member mark, Helena offers up biological option for getting crops across the finish line, a closer look at rising farmland values, and farmers are on the lookout for red crown rot in their soybean crop. Also, the Plant Based Product Council believes new ag bioscience legislation could pr…
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Running a Small Biz in Tacoma Series, Part 4 — Quincy Henry, Campfire Coffee — 225
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Quincy Henry is the co-owner and proprietor of Campfire Coffee, located at 1554 Market Street. He joined us for Part 4 of our ongoing series on running a small business in Tacoma. We talked about starting the shop and roasting business in Downtown Tacoma, the business climate in the city, and his mission to get more kids from the area out in nature…
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Randy Canode long time veteran Realtor with RE/MAX Preferred Group
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August 3, 2024 -Tips to make your move with Pets Easier with Randy Canode a long time pet owner. Gary's Music History, A Moment with Myles and The Dragonfly Foundation.By Gary Rossignol
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Ep. 143: Old corn stocks cause concern for market, getting the most for cattle at the sale barn, HPAI continues to have an impact on ag, the music of John Paycheck
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In this episode, Iowa State University Extension’s Chad Hart discusses the impact 2023 corn stocks could have on the overall corn market. Merck Animal Health’s Dr. John Hutcheson shares strategies for bringing in more money at the cattle sale barns. American Farm Bureau Federation’s Bernt Nelson discusses the impact Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenz…
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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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Cory Bryant co-owner of South West Ohio Roofing Defense (SWORD)
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July 27, 2024 -Cory Bryant co-owner of the family business SWORD Roofing disuss how SWORD will do repairs small and large and how we met at H7. Gary's Music History, A Moment with Myles and Dragonfly Foundation.By Gary Rossignol
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Ep. 142: Biologicals 101, Chinese-made drones could be shut down on the farm, the music of Paige King Johnson
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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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The Movies of 2024 – Chase Hutchinson, Film Critic – #223
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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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Brian Powell & Josh Prows with Al's Comfort Technology ACT
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July 20, 2024 -Brian Powell office manager and Josh Prows service manager discussThe biggest issues with furnace malfunctioning & Does it pay to use those hi efficiency expensive filters? Gary's Music History, A Moment with Myles and Dragonfly Foundation.By Gary Rossignol
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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
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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?
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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
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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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Bill Carigan with The Dragonfly Foundation
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July 13, 2024 -Bill Carigon with The Dragonfly Foundation, he is a Board of Director member of TDF and an avid volunteer tells the story of The Dragonfly Foundation from the beginning.By Gary Rossignol
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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
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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
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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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Adam Crock owner & master inspector with Area Wide Home Inspections
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July 6, 2024 -Adam Crock owner of Area Wide Home Inspection discusses 25 or 6 to 4 things sellers Must Do before the inspector arrives & 8 Common Problems found during home inspections. Gary's Music History, A Moment with Myles and The Dragonfly Foundation.By Gary Rossignol
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Ep. 139: Celebrating the Declaration of Independence, sprayer prep tips, scouting for corn rootworm, the music of Carrie Romero
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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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Leader of the Past Jon Engelhard Co-host with Gary on The Rock & Roll Real Estate Hour
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June 29, 2024 -A little Nonsense and Fantasy with Leader of the Past Jon Engelhardm cohosting todays show. Funny things that happen on home showings and 17 Things to Never, Ever, Ever, EVER do to your house. Gary's Music History, A Moment with Myles and The Dragonfly Foundation.By Gary Rossignol
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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
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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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Phil Forbes with Warsaw Federal on The Rock & Roll Real Estate Hour
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June 22, 2024 -Phil Forbes with Warsaw Federal discusses the HERO'S Program and the benefits of Buying a Home verses Renting. Gary's Music History, A moment with Myles and The Dragonfly Foundation.By Gary Rossignol
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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
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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
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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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The Vibes Are Off, For Sure—But the US Economy is Doing Better Than You Think — Cameron Harwick, SUNY Brockport — #220
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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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