Topsoil Podcast

Conversation with podcast host Delaney Howell from Ag News Daily and Market to Market.  Find Delaney on the web! Twitter: @agnewsdaily or @delaneyhowell07 https://agnewsdaily.com/  

Trent and Mitch talk about the decisions of corn and bean planting in a not ideal spring.

Discussion about direct marketing and importance of soil testing.

Mitch and Trent recap the weeks discussions they had with John Greiner. Also discussed: How midwestern weather is effecting planting dates.

Mitchell and Trent continue the conversation with John from Kats Grain on proposed Chinese Tariffs. 

John Greiner from Kats Grain sits down with Mitchell and Trent to discuss markets, selling futures and how Chinese tariffs will impact United States agriculture.

Mitchell and Trent discuss new Chinese tariffs and how it will affect agriculture.

Mitch and Trent sum up a big week and highlight a few things that stood out.  Also, discuss what is ahead next week.

Michael Cavin from DMZ Inc. in Ainsworth, Iowa and Michael Vittetoe from Long Creek Pastures join for a conversation surrounding #covercrops #soilhealth #interseeding #sustainability #cattle. 

Michael continues his conversation and gives rules of thumb surrounding #interseeding #covercrops when it comes to species and chemical programs.  Also, talks about what is in the future for his enterprises.

First of two in a intercropping series highlighting Washington, IA farmer Michael Vittetoe.  #SoilNation #SoilHealth #Farming #No-Till #RootsNotIron

Mitch and Trent discuss cover crop considerations and the week ahead!  #CoverCrops #SoilNation

Mitch and Trent offer some clarity to the discussion surrounding premium markets, a new sustainably sourced standard, and other topics discussed this week.  Also, give a brief outlook of what is to come.  #soilnation

Mitchell (@ContinuumAgLLC) and Trent (@SeedJunky) are joined again by Ryan (@ContinuumAgRyan) to discuss the sustainably sourced market.  Cover crops are a major piece of the current sustainable or regenerative ag conversation.  Going forward, can farmers look at the economics around cover crops the same?  Listen as the guys discuss the impact cover crops have on economics, and what we can do on our farms. 

Sustainably sourced is a market that continues to gain traction.  Farmers can go with the flow or they can take the concepts and deploy them on their operations, starting now.  Mitchell (@ContinuumAgLLC) and Trent (@SeedJunky) are joined by Ryan (@ContinuumAgRyan), as the conversation about Sustainable Ag continues.

The conversation continues about building a market for "Sustainably Sourced."  As farmers, we need to focus on our operations and improve to fill a consumer demand.  Mitchell and Trent explain the connections between the soil, crops, animals, and humans in this forward thinking episode!

A huge upcoming topic is the building "Sustainably Sourced" market. As farmers, we can improve our soils and our farming practices to get ready for the market to come.  Learn about what you can do on your farm.

Mitch and Trent rundown a couple "grab bag" items about the outlook in agriculture.

Mitchell and Trent provide listener feedback and discuss a recent cover crop study report.  We have the first question of the day: Ryan needs a nickname.  Looking for your comments and feedback so we can give Ryan a nickname.

Trent and Mitchell discuss the happenings at spring conferences.  Lots of talk about soil health and optimizing nutrients.  Discussion on ag tech and the tools to come!