We travel just north of Indianapolis, Indiana to meet with Scott Smith of Triple S farms and learn all about tomato production.

Soybean Harvest 2024 begins! However, the crew at Griggs Farms has a few issues with equipment to work out. And not only that, the local grainery starts rejecting loads of soybeans due to damage from the hurricane. Matt shows the result of the cotton defoliation from the drone and gives a vita...

Join me in my new vlog as we dive into the world of farming and the exciting preparations for harvest season! In each episode, I'll take you through the daily rhythms of farm life, showcasing everything. You’ll gain insights into sustainable farming practices, the challenges we face, and the joys...

We’re in year one of an Agricultural economic downturn due to low commodity prices. How bad are things, really? Where - geographically - are the numbers worse and who’s holding up better? Curt Covington, with Ag America Lending joins Damian Mason for the third time on The Business of Agriculture ...

It was early spring of 2023 when Grant Woodley began experiencing excruciating head pain. Initial medication helped relieve the discomfort, but it wasn't long before stroke-like symptoms landed him in the ER. Additional tests revealed several abscesses on Grant's brain that required immediate neu...

Chris Youngmark, a dedicated volunteer firefighter from Mackinaw, IL, is deeply committed to his community. In addition to his firefighting efforts, Chris has played an active role in fostering small business development. His own business, The Farm Sitter, is a testament to his entrepreneurial sp...

Rob continues the conversation with Steve Archer on the challenges and joys of urban farming.

Steve Archer, a Chicago native, discovered his passion for urban farming at 11 years old when he grew his first pumpkin. That experience ignited a lifelong dedication to sustainable agriculture in city spaces. Today, he tends to his own thriving garden and is an active beekeeper in the heart of C...

James Aikman's journey from the world of banking to wilderness began with a dream and blossomed into a destination. Now co-owner of a 40-acre wildlife park in Arcola, IL, he has transformed his vision into reality, creating a safari adventure home to over 230 animals from 90 different species. He...

Haley Stewart, a talented photographer from Petersburg, IL, has a unique gift for capturing the heart and soul of farm life. Through the lens of her camera, she brings the beauty and charm of rural moments to life. Whether she's on a family farm or at a county fair, Haley considers it an honor to...

With Hurricane Helene hanging around and soaking West Tennessee, Matt hires a drone crew to come in and spray his replanted soybeans to desiccate them and also to spread some cover crop in the city limits of Jackson that his cropduster won't do. Afterwards, Matt likes the job the did so much he ...

With Hurricane Helene bearing down on them, Matt and Andy race to get the rest of the ground ripped and planted with cover crop but fall short when a surprise rain event shows up. Matt shows the carnage from the gearbox on his combine that was leaking badly during corn harvest.

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With the remnants of Hurricane Helene quickly approaching, Matt and Andy race to get fieldwork done before being rained out. Matt is still ripping ground and Andy is getting started planting cover crops. Matt shows how to calibrate a drill, talks about his plans to improve his soil structure, h...

It was early spring of 2023 when Grant Woodley began experiencing excruciating head pain. Initial medication helped relieve the discomfort, but it wasn't long before stroke-like symptoms landed him in the ER. Additional tests revealed several abscesses on Grant's brain that required immediate neu...

With corn harvest complete, Matt gets the chance to run his new ripper he bought last spring. He explains his plans and reasons for turning to some deep tillage in order to improve fields and it starts by penetrating down into the fragipan. But the big question is, will his tractors pull it???
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It was early spring of 2023 when Grant Woodley began experiencing excruciating head pain. Initial medication helped relieve the discomfort, but it wasn't long before stroke-like symptoms landed him in the ER. Additional tests revealed several abscesses on Grant's brain that required immediate neu...

Come along as we pull two calves from heifers who are having quite a bit of trouble calving. Plus, Hurricanes Milton and Helene are over but the relief efforts will be ongoing for months - let's talk about how you can help.

Matt, Kelly, and Andy get done with the high yielding bottoms and are surprised when corn yields remain elevated on the hill ground. Matt talks about his seed decisions for 2025 with several seed manufacturers raising prices yet again and hum being frustrated with the disappearance of some favor...

Matt finally figures out what exactly is broke on the combine. After Hurricane Francine keeps Matt, Kelly, and Andy out of the field for close to a week, Matt decides to give Kelly and Andy some combining experience.

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Netafim, a subsurface drip irrigation maker, is teaming up with corporations eager to offset their water consumption. Through their Corporate Partnership Program, Netafim secures commitments from outside corporations to fund 50% or more of the cost of new irrigation installation on farms. Similar...

The number of farming operations in the U.S. has dipped below 2 million for the first time since we became a developed nation. Peak farm — meaning the year we had the most operations — occurred in 1935 when we had 6.8 million farms with a farming population of 32 million. Of a national population...

Will we get a new Farm Bill and if so, what will it look like? Damian Mason asks those questions and plenty more of his guest, Roger Cryan, Chief Economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation. Dr. Cryan and Damian provide a brief history of farm legislation (it dates back to the 1930’s) as we...

Farming isn't a job, it is a life. Everyday is filled with challenges and hardships. It's a combination of skill, planning, know-how and luck to be successful. Even then you better love what you do because as every farmer knows, each year could be your last year farming if the pieces do not fall ...