Conversation and interview with farmers and hunters
Does your farm have sufficient cybersecurity? Did you know that Russia hacked Ukrainian planters? Listen as I talk with Chris Sherman from TechSupport.farm
After losing her Dad in a farm accident, Dana Brooks went to D.C. to try to help farmers.... But she eventually used a story of her Mom's Chihuahua to get a job as the president and CEO for the Pet Food Institute... this one has it all
How hard is it for farmers and ranchers to get financing in 2025? Is there an option if your bank denies you? Listen as I talk with Ashley Arrington @AshleyLArring
Has a military deployment ever interfered with your farm or ranch? Listen as I talk with Seth & Amanda Van Steenwyk of Iowa
Do dairy farms have to go big to survive? The Marcoot Family started a creamery and no longer have liquid milk to sell. ....Also the best Smoked Gouda I have ever tasted
Have you ever gone to another country to learn about agriculture? If so... what country? Listen as I talk with Susan Graham & Adam Loker about SIU trip to Costa Rica
Farmers are pretty reserved, not many feel comfortable talking about going through Chapter 12. But, Jacob and Brooke Belicek from Texas feel it's important
When he was at his lowest, George Ferguson's mom told him to go volunteer... It led to amazing success
Imagine being a wife who continues the farm after her husband takes his own life... Listen to the incredible story of Theresia Gillie
Can a smaller family owned ag retailer compete with the big boys? Listen as I talk with Bonnie & Galen Scheresky of North Dakota
Has farming damaged your hearing? Do you hear ringing in your ears? Listen as I talk with Audiologist Sharyce Baartman
What would make you walk away from your farm/ranch? Listen as I talk with former South African farmer Gavin Jones
Where did you learn Parliamentary Procedure? Listen as I talk with Minnesota 4-H Extension Instructor Nicole Kudrle
Has an FFA Advisor/Ag Teacher made a difference in your life? Listen as I talk with Josh Bondy from Paris, Missouri
Do you farm with your family? What has or hasn't worked? Listen as I talk with Leah Schuldheisz from Fruitland Washington
If you would pass away, would anyone know how to run your farm/ranch? Listen as I talk with Gerald Roeves about how his family asked FarmRescue for help after his fathers passing
Imagine getting a brain tumor (size of a tennis ball) removed only days after having a baby. Listen as I talk with Nebraska farmer Micheala Gasseling
Do you need a "never give up" attitude to be successful in agriculture? Listen as I talk with Utah sod farmers, Kirk and Easton Harris, about their farm surviving a near fatal accident.
A review highlighting the hometowns of our guests on SharkFarmer Radio 3:40 Kaala Clarke 6:45 Brandi Buzzard 11:40 Avery Davidson 18:28 Melissa Nelson 22:20 Brooke Doyle 26:40 Bridgette Readel 32:00 Mark Read 36:30 Bar 7 Ranch 42:10 Lesley Kelly
Is stray voltage a real thing? Listen as I talk with dairy farmer Jill Nelson
Do you farm with your spouse? Is there a division of labor? Listen as I talk with Utah farmers Kenny and Jamila McFarland
Possibly the best storyteller in agriculture Chris Bennett has broke some of ag's biggest stories
What size would your perfect farm shop be? Listen as I talk with Kurt Bahler who is the next generation of @FBiBuildings
What happened to the deadly contagious diseases that Russian scientists had when the Soviet Union collapsed... and what does that have to do with Avian Flu? Listen as I talk with Edie Marshall
Cody and Erika Archie, owners of Bar 7 Ranch, are first generation ranchers from Texas. Listen how thier social media resignates with millions of viewers.
African Swine Fever is rampant in the Dominican Republic... if it comes here what affect would it have on all US agriculture Listen as I talk with Steve Rommereim
Hurricane Helene left thousands stranded... who came to the rescue??? Good ol' farm boys... Listen as I talk with Preston Cave
Does anyone "walk beans" anymore Listen as I talk with Sawyer Cottrell who is employing 140 youngsters as bean walkers
We have all been watching the heartbreaking footage from the hurricane... Listen to this first hand account from dairy farmer Emmy Armstrong
Today's podcast has nothing to do with agriculture... However, it will make you realize how good your life is
You ever wonder who makes the felt tops on the poker tables for the World Series of Poker? Plus they run a horse hotel.... Listen as I talk with Kim and Christian Salerno from Las Vegas
I interviewed an urban farmer from Chicago, but his outlook on the world was so fascinating, we kinda forgot to talk about farming...
This is a fun one... Listen as I chat with Chip Flory
In the world of YouTube hunters, it's tough to find one who is truly in it for the sport. Listen as I talk with Iowa hunter Jared Mills
How do you add value to your crops? Listen as I talk with Quint and Leah Pottinger
Would you hire H-2A workers on your farm? Listen as I talk with Catherine Watts
Ag is a tough business It's important to talk to someone if you're struggling But... it's also to be there to listen as well Listen as I talk with Julie Pierce
Do you ever wish there was someone that could help you sell your ag products direct? What about a gal from Scotland who married a guy from Australia, both with no farm background, that start a ranch in Canada
Why do farmers/ranchers need to convince the general public that American meat is safe? Listen as I talk with David Hayden
This is the funniest man in agriculture.... Listen as I talk with Tim the Dairy Farmer
Imagine losing your Mom at 17 Then pouring your heart into taking over her family's farm Then, out of nowhere having your Great Uncle tell you... get the farm ready for a sale
Dr. Bob Delmore is a professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University Listen as he talks about his students help make meat sticks for needy children
How's your crops look? Have you reported your acres yet? Listen as I talk with Steve Pitstick, Quentin Connealy, and Don Bierman from MyAgData
Here's a story of a young lady that has an incredibly supportive father, who helped her rent her first farm at 14. I'm sure this is commonplace... Have a listen as I talk with Minnisota farmer Elsie Risacher
Imagine being in the World Trade Center during the attacks of September 11th... imagine the plane hitting your floor. Listen to the incredible story of Brian Clarke
Have a listen to how Mark Kannmacher was able to go from an Industrial Arts teacher to the turkey king of Clark County
Have a listen as I talk with deep Southern Illinois Farmer Brandy Renshaw. She recounts what it was like growing up, on a farm, with a mother suffering from paranoid schizophrenia
This is just a great interview with a crazy entrepreneur farmer Listen as I talk with New York Farmer Joe Silar
Has social media helped the "average farmer" get an audience? It has completely changed the music world. Listen as I talk with Mary Kutter an independent artist that just hit #5 on the ITunes country chart
What would you do if you had a one million gallon slurry tank on your farm that wasn't being used? swimming pool... Listen as I talk with Leeza and Cody Kostka, first generation beef farmers from Wisconsin
Has hot tempers ever affected your farm or ranch??? How do you deal with it? Listen as I talk with Missouri Farmer Todd Hays about his farm and how they don't blow their top.
You may know him as a TV host, but I think he's the funniest guy in agriculture. Listen as I talk with Avery Davidson
Have you ever used a spinning wheel? Listen as I talk with Natasha Lewis of Big Rock Illinois about how she turned an 8 acre farm into a successful business
Pretty cool interview of a family farm, that was able to bring their 2 daughters back by processing their own milk and making their own ice cream. Have a listen to sisters, Belle & Emmy Dallam
Hold on tight... i interview the best beard in agriculture Quick Dick McDick
Are skip generation farmers becoming more numerous? Did the 80's farm crisis cause this phenomenon? Listen as I talk with @JamesPieper10
Listen to Andy Holloway talk about the devastating wildfires in the Texas Panhandle that have burned over one million acres. Donations for the Texas wildfires can be sent to: Canadian Volunteer Fire Dept. PO Box 300 Canadian TX 79014 Checks written out to: State Rancher Wildlife Relief Fund
Would you purchase insurance to protect your farm rent cost, based off of commodity prices? Listen as I talk with Chris Baumann and Brad Belser from @Common_GroundIO
How important is it to have farm broadcasters that completely understand the agriculture culture? Listen as I talk with Janet Adkison
Imagine hanging out with folks like Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire and then returning to take over the family farm in Hawaii Listen as I talk with Kaala Clarke about her life as a fashion model and becoming a 2nd generation farmer
How many landlords do you have? Stuart & Natalie Beam navigate over 40 landlords Listen to how these North Carolina "skip generation" farmers are living their dream.
"It's hard to make a living when someone else prices your product" Listen as I talk with Will Brinkley the Tarheel Farmer His goal is to send every bushel off his farm with value added dollars attached
Question: are you team Oatmeal or team Cream-of-Wheat Frustrated by low commodity prices, South Dakota farmer, Taylor Sumption decided to cut out the middleman and create his own oatmeal.
Have you heard the song 90s Rap Mashup by Austin Williams? Listen to how a country boy navigates the Country music industry?
Who is better? @Starbucks @TimHortons @scooterscoffee Listen as I talk with farmer Scott Gaffner who also owns a Scooters
Is there a bias in your local news? Listen as we get a "behind the curtain" peak with Ashlee Pitzl
What opportunities have you seen that allow farm kids be able to return to the farm? What about owning spray drones? Listen as I talk with Chad & TeNeille Gripp about their business Sweetwater Technologies
He was homeless and going though chemo, but worked his way to a very successful ag career today Listen as I talk with the always positive @chriswileyGA
Lots of Iowa jokes in this one... most of them I didn't get Listen as I talk with Emily Hartzell Rogers, who wasn't afraid of her stage 4 cancer diagnosis, because she knows the anatomy of a cow
Who is the most interesting person in agriculture? I would love to hear who think... Listen as I talk with Grant Miller as he talks about: combine derbies, being in Playboy, growing wheat for Hasidic Orthodox Jews... and so much more
What's the oddest thing you've found on your farm/ranch? Listen as I talk with Russel & Brandy Johnson, they had an Apache helicopter crash on there's
How has John Kowalchuk been able to stay so positive?
Listen as we talk with TikToks favorite running agronomist Gina Panuska We also talk about the worlds largest strawberry and the worlds largest frying pan... both in Iowa
Are you following Wiktor Ivanovko on TikTok? Listen as I talk with America's favorite Soviet vehicle inspector
