9/25/23 | Matt has problems with the combine and can't figure out why the elevator keeps choking up. Matt harvests the Utrisha plots. Does bugs in a jug pay off in increased yield???

We have new merchandise! Get your Griggs Farms gear here: https://www.farmmerchbin.com/shop/griggs-farms-llc/15

9/24/23 | In the midst of his third year running the GTS X10 cornhead, Matt gives an updated review of it. With the big corn yields, Andy has finished filling a bin and needs to swap to another one. Matt explains his reasoning about why they don't enter NCGA yield competitions.

We have new mer...

Looking at tractors and asking for freebies at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, GA

She's been good to us (other than the days she wasn't.) But those aren't the days I'll remember the most. I'll remember the lessons learned getting her going that first summer and all the good she did for us. ❤️ See you in beans next time! We appreciate you being here! Until next time, Farm Hard ...

Well, just like that harvest is ready to go and we can't get going fast enough. Imagine that! 😅 Come see what's been going on and come back to help us say goodbye to Gerdie and hopefully get in the field. As always, we appreciate you being here! Until next time, Farm Hard Live Well, The Bernards

As it turns out, we’ve not always been good to our soil. Fortunately we’re starting to better understand the living organism beneath our feet. However, we’re still mistreating this valuable asset that’s selling for $15,000 to $20,000 per acre in some areas. David Kleinschmidt of Progressive Agron...

Discover the untold stories of real American agriculture as America's top farmers challenge the norm, define the future and most importantly, have a lot of fun doing it. Starting January 30th, tune in to The XtremeAg Show for a season-long adventure that will showcase modern farming like never be...

Lots happened this weekend that we can't wait to share with you. Hope you'll enjoy this meaningful time with us. We appreciate you being here! Until next time, Farm Hard Live Well, The Bernards

Using a $40 million federal grant paid over five years via USDA’s climate initiative, DeLong company created the “Grown Climate Smart” program. A 38 branch Ag retailer and grain elevator, DeLong has roughly 250,000 customer acres enrolled in the program that incentivizes wind breaks, cover croppi...

President Jimmy Adams of Amadas Industries comes on the show to talk all about peanut pickers and more. Is a peanut cotton picker in the plans for the future?

🔽 check out Amadas Industries🔽
http://www.amadas.com

Well...I thought we'd be in corn, but it's not ready. We had plenty to keep us busy this week, though. Watch to catch up! As always, we appreciate you being here! Until next time, Farm Hard Live Well, The Bernards

A York, Nebraska farmer is facing challenging conditions as he nears the finish line for the 2023 harvest season.

Jerry Stahr tells the Rural Radio Network that a wind and rain event caused down corn for a field of his north of York.

Jerry farms with his son, as they primarily focus on a corn...

What would a day on the ranch be without something breaking down or causing a headache? And what would plant-based food companies be without a little bit of drama?! Find out the latest squall between faux meat production, labeling regulations and consumers in this week's commentary.

Crazy week coming in hot! It's one of those weeks where we need more hours in the day, but we're hammering through. Stay tuned, hopefully we will be harvesting corn next time we see you. We appreciate you being here! Until next time, Farm Hard Live Well, The Bernards

Harvest update from eastern Nebraska: Bryce Doeschot from the Rural Radio Network visits with Quentin Connealy who is harvesting near Tekamah, Nebraska.

Connealy is a row crop farmer who grows corn and soybeans in what he calls the "east coast" of Nebraska!

Nebraska harvest progress as of Octob...

The same grinder Lawrence spent several days fixing last week decided to die a quick death this week. Can't make this stuff up! 😆 Watch to see how we got all the feed out and see what else we've been up to. We appreciate you being here! Until next time, Farm Hard Live Well, The Bernards

Farmland prices have been on fire the last couple years. But are those prices peaking? Beyond the huge sale numbers seen on social media, Ag property has been selling well but…there are signs of a cooling off. What can we expect moving forward? Will the institutional investors remain in Ag land? ...

The holiday season is quickly approaching, which means the popular wreath-making classes offered by West Mill Flowers are now open for registration.

Owner Becca Monroe spends the spring and summer months tending to her cut flowers, but in the fall, she shifts into holiday mode.

She said most re...

Here's to trying new things! This week we planted matua (ie. prairie bromegrass) in some played-out fescue fields and also got barley in the ground. The planter gave us a few fits per usual. I tried my hand at homemade chicken pot pie and I'm taking you along for a cattle drive practice. Hope you...

In true Bernard Farm fashion we've got a lot going on here again. This day might really take the cake, though. Come see what's going on our first day of calving season and hang on, there will be more to come. 🙃 We appreciate you being here! Until next time, Farm Hard Live Well, The Bernards

It's getting serious around here, y'all! Well, not really any more than usual, but Lawrence was cracking me up. Welcome to the "Put the Phone Down" Channel! 🤣 We appreciate you being here! Until next time, Farm Hard Live Well, The Bernards

Businesses are encouraged to conduct assessments of their Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. In short: What are you good at, what do you suck at, where will tomorrow’s money be made, and what things could put you out of business? The most critical element of an effective SWOT Analy...

9/24/23 | With the crew at Griggs Farms behind in harvesting due to late planted corn, they try to play catch up by working on Sunday. However their plans quickly go sideways with an inexplicable breakdown.

We have new merchandise! Get your Griggs Farms gear here: https://www.farmmerchbin.com...

9/21/23 | After an unexpected rain storm, the Griggs get back to shelling corn and finally arrive at what they think will be their highest yielding farm. After plowing it up this spring, they quickly find out that tillage is not a fix all solution. Meanwhile, Andy gets a shot at playing in the mu...