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Want to reconnect to agriculture? Just starting a farm? Been farming awhile? Come with us as we explore what a modern farmer is. Sponsored by Krone - Dedicated to Hay and Forage Producers.
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Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Dr. Dan Putnam joins the Hay Kings podcast to talk about the world alfalfa congress on November 14-17, 2022, in San Diego. The World Alfalfa Congress pulls together experienced alfalfa scientists, farmers, students, and businesses from around the world to learn from each other about production technology, economics, genetics, and environmental interactions of this important crop.
Bonus Content: Dr. Putnam talks about water use on the Colorado river.
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Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Starting a new farming venture can be stressful. Join the Hay Kings podcast as Rob Flowers shares what he wishes he knew when starting a custom hay operation.
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Sunday Jul 03, 2022
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
We’re here today with Curt Clark, an Iowa producer who was able to off-set machinery costs and labor (cutting his labor force from six to three) by purchasing one piece of equipment — the Vermeer ZR5-1200 self-propelled baler.
Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Don Schilling joins the Hay Kings Podcast to share his hay export business experience and explain why the U.S. exports hay. Don gives us his perspective on foreign investment in the hay and forage industry. Most importantly, we discuss the upcoming port negotiations.
Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
What are some of the best practices for your field and crops when makin' hay and are you doing them? Let’s hear from Stu Van Donselaar, test application engineer from Vermeer Corporation on what he sees as the best practices every operation should be doing in regard to field and crop management.
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Market Information Center, joins the Hay Kings Podcast to share her 2022 forecast. Katelyn breaks it down region by region, discussing cattle herd dynamics, fertilizer prices, and so much more.
Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
"Understand your problems, solve your problems". Cat Salois, director of research and technology for the McGregor Company, joins us to talk about her research on timothy. This episode is all about growing grasses. Agronomy nerds will love this episode!
Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Cat Salois, director of research and technology for the McGregor Company, joins us to talk about soil health. "The more we understand what the product does, the better we can use it." If you are considering biological or conventional fertilizer options listen to this podcast!
Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Bret Julian, Director of Forage Sales and Channel Development at Vermeer Corporation, tells us how they are managing supply chain challenges and offer up suggestions on what hay producers can do now for the upcoming hay season.
Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Ben and Elizabeth Omet join us to talk about the world of plastics. Their unique agripel products are facing supply chain disruptions. Here is their take on what farmers should do in this high-cost world of farming.
Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.