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Welcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, for a heartfelt chat recorded in a rare "sliver of time" just before Easter, as the planting season looms large. This episode blends reflections on faith, the renewal of spring, and the very real hustle (and occasional hilarious chaos) of life on the farm right now.
📌 What We Cover in This Episode:
✅ Reflecting on Easter: Connecting the themes of resurrection and renewal to the hope, anxieties, and faith required for a new planting season.
✅ Personal Faith Journeys: Mary Pat shares the story of her adult baptism on Easter Sunday, and Jena discusses navigating weather scares with trust.
✅ Farm Updates & Planting Prep: Hear how Jena and Mary Pat's families are tackling fertilizing, tillage, and the first days of planting, including Nebraska's unpredictable spring weather and the rare need for pre-plant irrigation.
✅ Mary Pat's Homemaker Adventures: Diving into pressure canning (beef, chicken, broth!), planting fruit trees and raspberries, and the sudden urge to research freeze dryers.
✅ Jena's Fermenting Fun: Recapping a lacto-fermentation class and the delicious world of homemade sauerkraut, effervescent pickles, kvass, and even fermented ketchup!
✅ Balancing Birthdays & Busy Season: Celebrating Levi's (and Mary Pat's!) birthday amidst the demands of planting.
✅ Farm Wife Tallow Update: Exciting news about the upcoming skincare launch – get ready before Mother's Day!
💡 Key Takeaways:
✨ Faith provides essential perspective and hope during the often stressful and uncertain planting season.
✨ The themes of Easter – sacrifice, renewal, and hope – resonate deeply with the cycles of agriculture and life.
✨ Embracing new skills like canning and fermenting can be a rewarding way to connect with food, preserve the harvest, and even "get your pink back."
✨ Life on the farm is unpredictable! Flexibility, humor, and trusting God's plan are key to navigating the chaos.
✨ Prioritizing connection, like pausing for a family meal or celebrating a birthday even during busy times, matters.
🙌 Join the Conversation!
We’d love to hear from you! What's giving you hope or getting you excited as planting season begins? Or, inspired by Mary Pat and Jena, have you tried any new 'homesteading' skills lately? Share your thoughts and tag us @beyondthecrops_.
Remember, new episodes launch every Tuesday!
#Easter #PlantingSeason #FarmLife #BeyondTheCropsPodcast #FarmWife #FaithAndFarming #Homesteading #Canning #Fermenting #TallowSkincare #FarmFamily #WomenInAg #NebraskaFarming #FarmHer #ChristianPodcast #FarmLifeRealLife
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Welcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, for a heartfelt chat recorded in a rare "sliver of time" just before Easter, as the planting season looms large. This episode blends reflections on faith, the renewal of spring, and the very real hustle (and occasional hilarious chaos) of life on the farm right now.
📌 What We Cover in This Episode:
✅ Reflecting on Easter: Connecting the themes of resurrection and renewal to the hope, anxieties, and faith required for a new planting season.
✅ Personal Faith Journeys: Mary Pat shares the story of her adult baptism on Easter Sunday, and Jena discusses navigating weather scares with trust.
✅ Farm Updates & Planting Prep: Hear how Jena and Mary Pat's families are tackling fertilizing, tillage, and the first days of planting, including Nebraska's unpredictable spring weather and the rare need for pre-plant irrigation.
✅ Mary Pat's Homemaker Adventures: Diving into pressure canning (beef, chicken, broth!), planting fruit trees and raspberries, and the sudden urge to research freeze dryers.
✅ Jena's Fermenting Fun: Recapping a lacto-fermentation class and the delicious world of homemade sauerkraut, effervescent pickles, kvass, and even fermented ketchup!
✅ Balancing Birthdays & Busy Season: Celebrating Levi's (and Mary Pat's!) birthday amidst the demands of planting.
✅ Farm Wife Tallow Update: Exciting news about the upcoming skincare launch – get ready before Mother's Day!
💡 Key Takeaways:
✨ Faith provides essential perspective and hope during the often stressful and uncertain planting season.
✨ The themes of Easter – sacrifice, renewal, and hope – resonate deeply with the cycles of agriculture and life.
✨ Embracing new skills like canning and fermenting can be a rewarding way to connect with food, preserve the harvest, and even "get your pink back."
✨ Life on the farm is unpredictable! Flexibility, humor, and trusting God's plan are key to navigating the chaos.
✨ Prioritizing connection, like pausing for a family meal or celebrating a birthday even during busy times, matters.
🙌 Join the Conversation!
We’d love to hear from you! What's giving you hope or getting you excited as planting season begins? Or, inspired by Mary Pat and Jena, have you tried any new 'homesteading' skills lately? Share your thoughts and tag us @beyondthecrops_.
Remember, new episodes launch every Tuesday!
#Easter #PlantingSeason #FarmLife #BeyondTheCropsPodcast #FarmWife #FaithAndFarming #Homesteading #Canning #Fermenting #TallowSkincare #FarmFamily #WomenInAg #NebraskaFarming #FarmHer #ChristianPodcast #FarmLifeRealLife
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1 So You Married a Farmer... Now What? Wisdom for New Wives (From Two Who've Been There) 49:07
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, as they take a candid look back at their very different journeys into becoming farm wives. From big city dreams to growing up on a dairy farm, they share their unique perspectives, the lessons learned over nearly a decade (for Jena, a 10-year anniversary is just days away!), and heartfelt advice for anyone navigating the complexities of marrying into a farm family. 📌 What We Cover in This Episode: ✅ Jena and Mary Pat share their distinctly different paths to becoming farm wives. ✅ They discuss the realities and adjustments of early marriage within a farm family. ✅ The infamous "farm laundry" debate and game-changing mother-in-law advice is revealed. ✅ Valuable lessons learned and heartfelt advice are offered for new (or aspiring) farm wives. ✅ They explore the journey of finding your unique place and voice within a multi-generational farm. ✅ The critical role of communication, especially with your spouse, in navigating farm family dynamics is highlighted. ✅ Jena and Mary Pat emphasize being open to God's evolving plan for your life and role. ✅ The importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing family time amidst farm demands is discussed. ✅ They underscore the power of connecting with other farm women for support and understanding. ✅ Listeners are reminded to have grace for themselves and enjoy the journey of farm wife life. 💡 Key Takeaways: ✨ Every farm wife's journey is unique, shaped by her background, her husband's farm, and the family dynamics involved. ✨ Open communication with your spouse is paramount; they are often the best bridge to navigating conversations with the wider farm family. ✨ It's okay to not know everything when you marry into a farm. Be curious, ask questions, and be patient with yourself as you learn and grow into your role. ✨ Don't be afraid to advocate for your needs and the needs of your immediate family, even if it means challenging long-standing traditions (respectfully, of course). ✨ Finding a community of other farm women, whether in person or online, can provide invaluable support, understanding, and encouragement. ✨ Trust God's timing and be open to how your role and life may evolve. What you envision today might not be what brings you the most fulfillment tomorrow. 🙌 Join the Conversation! We’d love to hear from you! If you're a farm wife, what's one piece of advice you'd give to your newlywed self? Or, if you're new to farm life, what's one question you have? Share your thoughts and tag us @beyondthecrops_ . This episode of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Beck's Hybrids. As farmers, we pour so much trust into every decision. That's why we're proud to partner with Beck's Hybrids, a company built on faith, family, and a love for agriculture since 1937. From localized support to research-backed insights, Beck's is committed to helping farmers succeed for generations. Learn more at beckshybrids.com . #FarmWifeLife #MarryingAFarmer #BeyondTheCropsPodcast #FarmFamilyDynamics #NewlywedsOnTheFarm #FarmLifeAdvice #CommunicationInMarriage #FindingYourPlace #RuralWomen #Agriculture #FaithAndFarming…
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1 Reducing the Chaos: Big Farm & Family Shifts for a Simpler Life 35:44
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, for a candid and inspiring conversation about making big, intentional changes to remove chaos and prioritize what truly matters. Jena drops some significant news about shifts on their farm and in their family life, leading to a heartfelt discussion about choosing your hard, trusting God's plan, and the courage to pivot. 📌 What We Cover in This Episode: ✅ Big Changes on the Ochsner Farm: * Selling the Sprayer * Shifting the Calving Date * The Homeschool Decision ✅ Removing Chaos & Choosing Your Hard ✅ The Power of an Open Hand ✅ Mary Pat's Perspective ✅ It Doesn't Have to Be Permanent 💡 Key Takeaways: ✨ Sometimes, removing chaos means making bold, unconventional decisions that prioritize family well-being and time over financial savings or traditional paths. ✨ "Choose your hard." Every path has its challenges, but choosing the "hard" that aligns with your values and long-term goals can lead to greater peace and fulfillment. ✨ Listen to your heart and God's prompting. What might seem overwhelming or impossible can become clear when you're open to change and trust the process. ✨ Don't underestimate the value of your time. Reclaiming hours spent on logistical necessities can open up incredible opportunities for connection and learning. ✨ It's okay to pivot. If a current situation isn't serving your family well, have the courage to explore alternatives, even if they seem daunting at first. 🙌 Join the Conversation! We’d love to hear from you! What big or small changes have you made (or are considering) to remove chaos from your life? What does "choosing your hard" look like for you right now? Share your thoughts and tag us @beyondthecrops_ . This episode of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Beck's Hybrids. As farmers, we pour so much trust into every decision. That's why we're proud to partner with Beck's Hybrids, a company built on faith, family, and a love for agriculture since 1937. From localized support to research-backed insights, Beck's is committed to helping farmers succeed for generations. Learn more at beckshybrids.com . #RemovingChaos #FarmLifeChanges #HomeschoolingJourney #BeyondTheCropsPodcast #FarmWife #FaithAndFarming #IntentionalLiving #FamilyFirst #ChoosingYourHard #FarmLifeBalance #OxidativeStress #CalvingSeason #Spraying…
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1 Summer Kick-Off: Navigating School's Out, Schedules, and Tips for Farm Wives with Kids at Home 51:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, as they officially kick off summer! With the kids now out of school, they dive into the joys and challenges of shifting family rhythms, managing kids at home, and finding ways to embrace the beautiful chaos of summer. 📌 What We Cover in This Episode: ✅ Summer Has Begun! ✅ The Four-Day School Week Debate ✅ Memorial Day Weekend Recap ✅ Summer Rhythms & Keeping Kids Engaged ✅ Mindset & Mom Guilt 💡 Key Takeaways: ✨ Summer brings a welcome shift in pace, but also new challenges in balancing kids, work, and home life. ✨ Creating some structure with chores and routines can help summer days run more smoothly for everyone. ✨ Be patient with boredom! Kids often need time and space to tap into their own creativity and independent play. ✨ It's okay to set boundaries with your time and say no to over-scheduling, allowing for more spontaneous family fun. ✨ The narrative you tell yourself about motherhood and your current season significantly impacts your experience. Choose to embrace the chaos and find joy in the little moments. 🙌 Join the Conversation! We’d love to hear from you! What are your go-to strategies for managing kids at home during the summer? Do you have a favorite chore system or screen time boundary? Share your tips and tag us @beyondthecrops_ . #SummerBreak #FarmLife #BeyondTheCropsPodcast #FarmWife #ParentingTips #SummerWithKids #ScreenTimeBoundaries #ChoreCharts #MomGuilt #EmbraceTheChaos #FamilyTime #RuralLife #SummerRoutines…
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1 Post-Planting Pep Talk: Healing, Homeopathy & Finding Our Rhythm Again 42:00
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedPlanting season is over! - Or is it?!?! In this candid and relatable episode, Jena and MP are keeping it real about feeling a bit under the weather, the shift in seasonal rhythms, and some interesting health and parenting nuggets they've been exploring. 📌 What We Cover in This Episode: ✅ Planting Season Wrap-Up (Mostly!) ✅ Not Feeling Their Best ✅ Mary Pat's Dizzy Spell Journey ✅ Jena's Dive into Homeopathy ✅ Mouth Taping & Jaw Development ✅ Workout Consistency & Starting Small ✅ Summer Rhythms & Kid Life 💡 Key Takeaways: ✨ Even when planting is "done," the farm work (and worry!) continues. Weather and field conditions keep farmers on their toes. ✨ Prioritizing your health is crucial, even when you're not "sick." Listening to your body and seeking root-cause solutions can make a huge difference. ✨ Homeopathy and functional medicine can be powerful tools for addressing various health concerns for the whole family. ✨ Small, consistent efforts in areas like exercise can lead to significant long-term progress and milestones. ✨ It's okay to not feel 100% all the time. Sharing struggles and supporting each other is part of real life. 🙌 Join the Conversation! We’d love to hear from you! Are you wrapped up with planting, or still in the thick of it? Have you ever explored functional medicine or homeopathy? What are you doing to take care of yourself as the seasons shift? Share your thoughts and tag us @beyondthecrops_ . #PlantingWrapUp #FarmLife #BeyondTheCropsPodcast #FarmWife #FunctionalMedicine #Homeopathy #HealthJourney #Candida #DizzySpells #Parenting #SummerOnTheFarm #WorkoutMotivation #RealLife…
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1 The Power of Precision: How FieldView is Shaping Modern Farming with Tom Verseman (Sponsored by FieldView) 58:35
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Climate FieldView. Welcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, as they sit down with Tom Verseman, Digital Enablement Marketing Lead for Climate FieldView. They dive deep into the world of digital agriculture, how FieldView has evolved, and the practical ways it's helping farmers make better decisions. 📌 What We Cover in This Episode: ✅ The FieldView Story ✅ How Jena & Mary Pat Use FieldView ✅ Real-World Wins with FieldView ✅ Untapped Potential & Hidden Gems ✅ The Future of Ag Tech & FieldView ✅ Drive 2.0 Deep Dive ✅ FieldView Tiers Explained ✅ Learning More & Getting Support 💡 Key Takeaways: ✨ Climate FieldView is a powerful digital agriculture platform that helps farmers collect, analyze, and utilize data across all stages of the growing season – from planning and planting to in-season management and harvest. ✨ The platform has evolved significantly over the past decade, becoming an indispensable tool for many millennial farmers and beyond. ✨ From optimizing hybrid selection and input applications to identifying in-field issues and aiding in estate planning, FieldView offers tangible benefits. ✨ Don't be afraid to explore all the features! Simple tools like enhanced scouting pins and understanding different subscription tiers can unlock significant value. ✨ The new Drive 2.0 offers improved performance and is designed with future advancements in mind. 🙌 Join the Conversation! How are you using digital ag tools like FieldView on your farm? What's one feature you can't live without, or one you're curious to learn more about? Share your thoughts and tag us @beyondthecrops_ . Learn more about Climate FieldView and its offerings at FieldView.com. Whether you're looking to efficiently scout fields with health imagery, gain access to record-based scouting and weather forecasts, utilize custom seed scripts, or tap into advanced features like "Your Farm at a Glance" and local cash bids, FieldView has a subscription tier designed to help every farmer succeed. Learn more and explore what FieldView can do for your operation at FieldView.com . #ClimateFieldView #DigitalAg #PrecisionAg #FarmTech #Sponsored #BeyondTheCropsPodcast #Farming #Agriculture #DataDrivenFarming #PlantingSeason #Harvest #FarmManagement #AgTech #Bayer…
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1 It's Our 100th Episode! Celebrate With a Look Back 49:53
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, as they celebrate a huge milestone – the 100th episode of the podcast! It's also (nearly) their two-year anniversary, and they're taking a trip down memory lane, reflecting on the journey, thanking their amazing listeners, and looking ahead. 📌 What We Cover in This Episode: Celebrating 100 Episodes! Jena and Mary Pat can hardly believe they've reached this milestone and express their immense gratitude to their listeners. The Origin Story: How Mary Pat, after years of thinking about it, finally asked Jena (just days after she had baby Walker!) to start a podcast. Favorite Memories & Most Impactful Episodes: The incredible listener response to Jena's health journey (Episode 50). Connecting with listeners at farm shows and in-person events. Heartwarming interviews, including Jena's 96-year-old grandma (Episode 15) and the inspiring Marilyn Bachman (Episode 66). Deep dives into farm safety (Episodes 22 & 81), succession planning, and parenting in a tech world (Episode 65). The "Beef: It's What's for Dinner" episode (Episode 42) and Mary Pat's recent dry-aging saga. Noah Young's "open hand" analogy (Episode 63) that profoundly impacted Jena. Funny Behind-the-Scenes Moments: Spilled coffee, accidental mutes, and mispronunciations (Oregon, anyone?). Hard Moments & Finding Their Voice: Navigating overwhelm and the evolution of the podcast beyond a strict niche to embrace all aspects "Beyond the Crops." Faith in Farming: Discussing episodes where they boldly shared their testimonies and faith (Harrison Butker response & Christmas testimonies). Dream Guests & Future Topics: Who they'd love to interview (Joe Rogan, Alex Clark, Sadie Robertson Huff!) and a desire to explore more family farm dynamics and structures. A Special 100th Episode GIVEAWAY! Listen for details on how to enter to win an etched water bottle and other goodies. 🙌 Join the Celebration & Enter the Giveaway! We’re so grateful for 100 episodes with you! To celebrate: Share this 100th episode to your Instagram Stories. Tell us what you love about Beyond the Crops or your favorite episode. Tag us @beyondthecrops_ You'll be entered to win a fun etched Beyond the Crops water bottle and some other surprise goodies! And, if you haven't already, please leave us a review ! We'd love to hear your feedback. #BeyondTheCropsPodcast #100thEpisode #FarmPodcast #FarmLife #WomenInAg #PodcastAnniversary #FarmWife #Agriculture #Podcasting #FaithAndFarming #RuralLife #FarmFamily #PodcastGiveaway…
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1 Planting Season Kick-Off: Farm Updates, Faith Reflections & Tallow News! 50:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, for a heartfelt chat recorded in a rare "sliver of time" just before Easter, as the planting season looms large. This episode blends reflections on faith, the renewal of spring, and the very real hustle (and occasional hilarious chaos) of life on the farm right now. 📌 What We Cover in This Episode: ✅ Reflecting on Easter: Connecting the themes of resurrection and renewal to the hope, anxieties, and faith required for a new planting season. ✅ Personal Faith Journeys: Mary Pat shares the story of her adult baptism on Easter Sunday, and Jena discusses navigating weather scares with trust. ✅ Farm Updates & Planting Prep: Hear how Jena and Mary Pat's families are tackling fertilizing, tillage, and the first days of planting, including Nebraska's unpredictable spring weather and the rare need for pre-plant irrigation. ✅ Mary Pat's Homemaker Adventures: Diving into pressure canning (beef, chicken, broth!), planting fruit trees and raspberries, and the sudden urge to research freeze dryers. ✅ Jena's Fermenting Fun: Recapping a lacto-fermentation class and the delicious world of homemade sauerkraut, effervescent pickles, kvass, and even fermented ketchup! ✅ Balancing Birthdays & Busy Season: Celebrating Levi's (and Mary Pat's!) birthday amidst the demands of planting. ✅ Farm Wife Tallow Update: Exciting news about the upcoming skincare launch – get ready before Mother's Day! 💡 Key Takeaways: ✨ Faith provides essential perspective and hope during the often stressful and uncertain planting season. ✨ The themes of Easter – sacrifice, renewal, and hope – resonate deeply with the cycles of agriculture and life. ✨ Embracing new skills like canning and fermenting can be a rewarding way to connect with food, preserve the harvest, and even "get your pink back." ✨ Life on the farm is unpredictable! Flexibility, humor, and trusting God's plan are key to navigating the chaos. ✨ Prioritizing connection, like pausing for a family meal or celebrating a birthday even during busy times, matters. 🙌 Join the Conversation! We’d love to hear from you! What's giving you hope or getting you excited as planting season begins? Or, inspired by Mary Pat and Jena, have you tried any new 'homesteading' skills lately? Share your thoughts and tag us @beyondthecrops_ . Remember, new episodes launch every Tuesday! #Easter #PlantingSeason #FarmLife #BeyondTheCropsPodcast #FarmWife #FaithAndFarming #Homesteading #Canning #Fermenting #TallowSkincare #FarmFamily #WomenInAg #NebraskaFarming #FarmHer #ChristianPodcast #FarmLifeRealLife…
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Welcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, as they bring in a special guest – MP's husband Josh and brother in law, Ryan Sass. With planting season just around the corner, they're diving deep into the process, benefits, and challenges of treating their own soybean seed right on the farm. 📌 What We Cover in This Episode: ✅ Introducing Ryan and his agronomy-focused role on the family farm (his passion for plant science, health, and fertility). ✅ The decision to treat seed on-farm: How they started, the learning curve, and the significant cost savings involved. ✅ Why they treat seed close to planting season (inoculant shelf life, flexibility for weather/market changes). ✅ The risks involved: The importance of precise mixing and measuring, and potential costly mistakes (including a real-life equipment failure example!). ✅ Advice for farmers interested in treating their own seed (talk to other farmers, dealers, understand the "art" vs. science). ✅ Busting misconceptions: Knowing exactly what products and rates are being applied to your seed. ✅ Seed treatment's role in protecting potential early against soil-borne threats vs. later foliar applications. ✅ Preparing for planting season beyond the seed (mental prep, home front support, project prioritizing). ✅ Ryan's perspective on navigating planting season while expecting a new baby and the importance of family support. ✅ Encouragement for farm families facing the busy season: Give grace, have patience, and maintain perspective. 💡 Key Takeaways: ✨ Treating seed on-farm can offer significant cost savings (approx. $10/unit mentioned) and flexibility, but requires diligence and carries risk. ✨ Timing is strategic: Treating close to planting maximizes inoculant effectiveness and allows adaptation to conditions. ✨ Knowledge is power: Understand exactly what treatments and rates are being applied to your seed, whether you do it yourself or buy it treated. ✨ Seed treatment is primarily for early-season protection against soil-borne diseases and pests, maximizing the seed's potential from the start. ✨ Precision matters: Mistakes in mixing or application can negate savings quickly. Start small if unsure. ✨ On-farm treating is an investment in time (estimated 3 days for their operation) and equipment, which has its own costs and potential failures. ✨ Communication (or lack thereof!) and defined roles are part of the reality of working with family. ✨ Give grace, be patient, and maintain optimism and perspective during the demanding planting season. God's got your back. 🙌 Join the Conversation! We’d love to hear from you! Do you treat your own seed, or rely on retailers? What's one takeaway from this episode, or one way you're preparing for the upcoming planting season? Share your thoughts and tag us @beyondthecrops_. #SeedTreatment #OnFarm #Soybeans #PlantingSeason #FarmLife #BeyondTheCropsPodcast #Agronomy #FarmWife #AgPodcast #FarmFamily #ROI #FarmManagement #RiskManagement #WomenInAg #AgTwitter thumb_up thumb_down…
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1 Mindset Shifts To Help You Thrive During Planting Season 35:16
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where we bridge the gap between farm life and real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, as they gear up for the busy planting season. With spring break wrapping up and tractors potentially rolling soon, it's the perfect time to talk about mindset, self-care, and thriving through the chaos. 📌 What We Cover in This Episode: ✅ Catching up on life updates, including Jena finally getting power back after a storm. ✅ Shifting your mindset from just surviving planting season to truly thriving through it. ✅ Practical strategies for taking care of yourself during busy times (morning routines, nutrition, sleep, hydration, gratitude). ✅ The importance of setting boundaries – saying no to protect your time and sanity (with specific examples around kids' activities, field visits, and commitments). ✅ How building daily habits and resilience before the chaos hits makes a difference. ✅ Recognizing when you need help and the importance of asking for it. ✅ Understanding that energy often follows action – sometimes you just have to decide to do the thing. ✅ Tips for managing kids' expectations and schedules during the demanding season. 💡 Key Takeaways: ✨ Planting season is demanding, but your mindset determines your experience: choose to thrive, not just survive. ✨ Setting boundaries (with commitments, kids' schedules, field visits) is crucial for managing overwhelm. It's okay to say no. ✨ Consistent self-care (even small things like morning routines, hydration, decent sleep, gratitude) builds resilience for stressful times. 🙌 Join the Conversation! We’d love to hear from you! What's one boundary you're setting or one self-care practice you're prioritizing for this planting season? Share your thoughts and tag us @beyondthecrops_. #PlantingSeason #FarmLife #BeyondTheCropsPodcast #FarmWife #AgMentalHealth #FarmStress #MindsetShift #SettingBoundaries #SelfCare #FarmFamily #Resilience #SpringPlanting #FarmHer #WomenInAg…
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1 Crunchy Agronomy for Healthier Soils and a Healthier You: A Beyond the Crops Special Interview with Crop Cast by BW Fusion 1:07:40
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where we bridge the gap between farm life and real life. Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, for a fun collaboration with the CropCast team from BW Fusion live from Commodity Classic 2025 in Denver, Colorado! 📌 What We Cover in This Episode: ✅ We start with the importance of relating holistic human health to soil health, introducing the concept of "crunchy" ag. ✅ Next, we dive into Sean's insights on holistic agronomy and BW Fusion's approach. ✅ You’ll hear a discussion on making small, tangible changes in health and farming practices. ✅ Then, we go over BW Fusion, its beginnings, and how it merges biological products with nutritional strategies. ✅ Later in the podcast, we also address combining modern and holistic approaches in farming and medicine. ✅ Lastly, we hear a conversation about how a better understanding of the soil helps farmers improve and save money. 💡 Key Takeaways: ✨ A balanced approach: integrating conventional methods with innovative regenerative practices. ✨ Taking baby steps in farming and health. ✨ The importance of asking questions and being open to change. ✨ You can not out-supplement a bad diet. ✨ Farmers don’t need to apply all 5 stages of success, just pick something you want to change. ✨ Holistic soil testing has more than just the standard metrics and can save you money. 🙌 Join the Conversation! We’d love to hear from you! What small changes are you planning to implement on your farm or in your daily health routine? Share your thoughts and tag us @beyondthecrops_. #BWfusion #regenerativeagriculture #holisticagriculture #conventionalfarming #holistichealth #functionalhealth #FarmLife #BeyondTheCropsPodcast…
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1 Surviving Storms, Power Outages, and Sketchy Facebook Marketplace Meet-ups 48:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of Beyond the Crops , we're coming to you in survival mode....literally. Jena is recording in the dark on day 3 of a power outage from an intense midwest spring snowstorm. We cover what it looks like when the unexpected happens, what we would change to be more prepared in the future, and some miracles and trials on the farm. MP is catching us up on a risky Facebook Marketplace adventure and we both talk about pre-planting season prep - it's going to be here before we know it! 📌 What We Cover in This Episode: ✅ Jena's spring storm drama and power outages ✅ MP's FB Marketplace fiasco ✅ Pre-planting prep- from date nights to decluttering and more! 🙌 Join the Conversation! We’d love to hear from you! What’s one thing you’re focusing on controlling this week? Share with us on social media and tag us @beyondthecrops_. 🎧 Listen Now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! #FaithOverFear #FarmLife #BeyondTheCropsPodcast…
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1 Beyond the Crops LIVE from Commodity Classic: The Evolution of Precision Ag 48:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of Beyond the Crops, Mary Pat and Jena are live from the Commodity Classic, interviewing Kendall from Case IH, and talking about new technology and the evolution of precision technology, followed by Alex from Case IH to discuss Case IH’s Sense Apply technology. 📌 What We Cover in This Episode: ✅ Kendall's background and how she came to work at Case IH. ✅ How precision technology trends are going with connectivity. ✅ What are some challenges that precision tech has helped farmers overcome. ✅ Alex's overview of Sense Apply technology. ✅ Key differences between Case IH and other competitors. 💡 Key Takeaways: ✨ Being able to teach farmers how to fix their equipment is huge for uptimes. ✨ Precision technology has improved so much over a short period of time. ✨ Sustainability means a little bit different things to everyone. ✨ Make sure that your customers/producers are involved in the development process. ✨ Sense Apply technologies have an ROI within 1-2 years. ✨ There is no annual subscription for Sense Apply, or per-acre fees. 🙌 Join the Conversation! We’d love to hear from you! What do you think about these new technologies coming? Share with us on social media and tag us @beyondthecrops_. #PrecisionAg #PrecisionTech #CaseIH #SenseApply #FarmLife #BeyondTheCropsPodcast…
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1 Our Commodity Classic Experience: New Tech, Insights, & More! 38:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of Beyond the Crops, Mary Pat and Jena give a recap of the Commodity Classic! Listen along and hear them talk about their experience and takeaways from the event. 📌 What We Cover in This Episode: ✅What each of the girls learned and what they’d like to do different next year. ✅All the interesting companies they visited and new information they learned. ✅How it is a great show to attend and well worth the investment to go to. 💡 Key Takeaways: ✨ You should attend the Commodity Classic trade show. ✨ The Commodity Classic is a very progressive trade show. ✨ There are a lot of new and upcoming companies in the agricultural space. ✨ So many new technologies that are just around the corner. 🙌 Join the Conversation! We’d love to hear from you! Have you ever been to the Commodity Classic? Share with us on social media and tag us @beyondthecrops_. #CommodityClassic #FarmLife #BeyondTheCropsPodcast…
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1 Family Farm Succession: Navigating Sibling Dynamics, Land Transfer & Estate Planning ( Ep 91) 1:04:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of Beyond the Crops, Jena and Mary Pat dive back into the important topic of succession planning with succession expert Ashlee Westerhold. They discuss what to consider when planning for the future of the farm, whether passing it down to the next generation, skipping a generation, or connecting with interested individuals outside of the family. Join us as we learn more about practical tools for succession planning, valuable advice, and steps to take as you start thinking about the future. 📌 What We Cover in This Episode: ✅ Introduction to Ashlee Westerhold, Director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition at Kansas State University. ✅ Ashley’s story of how personal experiences led her to a career in farm succession planning. ✅ What tools the University offers to farm families and students. ✅ A deep dive into the Kansas Landlink program, a matchmaking process for landowners without successors and beginning farmers/ranchers. ✅ Parameters for seekers to share with potential landowners via a 12-page application process. ✅ Best advice for farm families just beginning to think about transition planning, focusing on goals and vision. ✅ The importance of including your spouse in transition planning and the legal implications. ✅ Discuss bringing in an accountant or attorney. 💡 Key Takeaways: ✨ You are always transitioning. Planning should always be ongoing. ✨ Goal setting and vision are essential building blocks to starting the transition process. ✨ It is essential to find an attorney you can trust, who understands agriculture and the emotion that comes with the land and the farm. ✨ Protecting your whole operation is less than what you would pay for a tractor tire. ✨ Succession Estate plans change. ✨ If you're the one carrying the torch, then you should be the one working on this; try to help them through this because it is overwhelming. ✨ Put It In Writing LINKS Kansas Land Link Program: https://www.agmanager.info/farm-management/transition-planning/kansas-farm-link University of Wisconsin: Cultivating Your Farm’s Future 🙌 Join the Conversation! We’d love to hear from you! What are some takeaways you had about the episode? Share with us on social media and tag us @beyondthecrops_. 🎧 Listen Now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! #SuccessionPlanning #FarmLife #BeyondTheCropsPodcast…
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1 Faith Over Fear: Focusing on What We Can Control ( Ep 90) 45:03
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of Beyond the Crops , we’re tackling something that every farmer, rancher, and family faces—uncertainty. With markets, policies, weather, and world events constantly shifting, it’s easy to feel like everything is out of control. But while we can’t change the outside forces, we can control our mindset, faith, family life, routines, and how we respond to challenges. Join us as we dive into practical ways to shift our focus, lean into faith, and take charge of the things that truly matter. 📌 What We Cover in This Episode: ✅ The biggest stressors we can’t control—markets, government policies, weather, and information overload. ✅ How to shift our focus to what we can control—faith, family, daily habits, and our mindset. ✅ Practical steps for managing stress, setting boundaries, and protecting our peace. ✅ Encouragement to lead with faith, create a strong home environment, and make intentional choices. 💡 Key Takeaways: ✨ We may not control the chaos of the world, but we can create peace in our homes. ✨ Faith, prayer, and scripture are powerful tools for navigating uncertainty. ✨ Protecting our mindset and setting boundaries with media can make a huge difference. ✨ Small daily choices—like prioritizing family time and gratitude—help us focus on what truly matters. LINKS Mary Pat’s bible that she loves: ESV Everyday Gospel Bible: Connecting Scripture to All of Life (TruTone, Chestnut) Podcast episode with Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East + The Home Edit: Home Edit: Clea and Joanna The Home Edit baby book: Let's Put That Away! My First Book of Organizing: A Home Edit Board Book for Kids (The Home Edit for Kids) The Home Edit Kids book: The Rainbow Cleanup: A Magical Organizing Adventure (The Home Edit for Kids) The Home Edit Teen Book: The Home Edit for Teens: How to Edit Your Space, Express Your Style, and Get Things Done! 🙌 Join the Conversation! We’d love to hear from you! What’s one thing you’re focusing on controlling this week? Share with us on social media and tag us @beyondthecrops_. 🎧 Listen Now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! #FaithOverFear #FarmLife #BeyondTheCropsPodcast…
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