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Next Gen Podcast

Brownfield’s Next Gen podcast, hosted by Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican, is designed to equip the next generation of farmers and ranchers with real world insights, practical tools, and fresh perspectives. Each episode features candid conversations with experts tackling the challenges, trends, and decisions shaping farming and ranching for the next generation.

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How beginning producers access capital: Loans, land, and getting started

Access to capital is one of the biggest hurdles for young and beginning farmers—Brownfield’s Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican dig into how the Farm Service Agency is helping bridge that gap. Nebraska FSA State Executive Director Hilary Maricle and Farm Loan Specialist Paul Guenther break down the tools available for beginning producers, from operating loans to real estate financing and microloans. The conversation also explores how FSA works alongside commercial lenders, why partnerships matter in ag lending, and how programs are designed to support producers in their first 10 years of farming. #FSA #NextGenAgriculture #Agriculture #AgLending Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.

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How beginning producers access capital: Loans, land, and getting started

Rethinking cattle ownership: A partnership approach

In this episode of the NexGen Podcast on Brownfield, Kellan Heavican and Erin Anderson sit down with Oklahoma cattle producers Kelli Payne and Cody Beach to talk about a creative approach to helping young and beginning ranchers get started in the beef industry. #NextGenerationAgriculture #NextGenPodcast #youngfarmers #youngranchers With cattle prices at historic highs and access to capital limited, Kelli shares how flexible partnerships—from sharing cows to custom grazing—are helping producers scale their operations. Cody explains how these arrangements create opportunity, reduce risk, and build long-term growth. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.

People over profit: How one farmer is helping the next generation get started

A Minnesota farmer is helping a group of young producers get their start in the ag industry. Brownfield's Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican talk with Connor Lambert and Tim Dufault about their partnership and the importance of soil health. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.

A different way to farm: Land, mentorship and the next generation

Breaking into agriculture isn’t easy—especially when access to land is one of the biggest barriers facing young farmers today. In this episode of the NextGen Podcast, Brownfield's Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican sit down with Minnesota farmer Tim Dufault and young producer Connor Lambert to share a real-world example of how one landowner is helping the next generation get their start. #NextGenAg #Farming #YoungFarmers #Agriculture #SoilHealth #FarmTransition #RuralAmerica #AgPodcast Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.

Building an operation's future through finances and succession

In this week’s episode of the Next Gen Podcast, Brownfield’s Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican sit down with Jason Edleman with Farm Credit Services of America to discuss risk management strategies for 2026 and the role of mentorship for young producers. #NextGenerationAgriculture #NextGenPodcast #youngfarmers #youngranchers Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.

Knowing farm financials and crop budgets

Welcome to the Next Gen Podcast on Brownfield, where the future of agriculture gets a voice. This week, Brownfield’s Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican talk ag economist David Widmar with Ag Economic Insights about understanding farm finances and crop budgeting. #NextGenPodcast #youngfarmers #youngranchers #NextGenerationAgriculture Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.

Financial realities facing young and beginning farmers

Welcome to the Next Gen Podcast on Brownfield, where the future of agriculture gets a voice. This week, Brownfield’s Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican talk with Indiana farmer Denise Scarborough and Nebraska farmer Logan Bredemeier about what young producers should consider ahead of the 2026 crop year. #NextGenPodcast #youngfarmers #youngranchers #NextGenerationAgriculture Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.

Unpacking challenges facing the next generation

Welcome to the Next Gen Podcast on Brownfield, where the future of agriculture gets a voice. This week, Brownfield’s Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican talk with Ohio farmer Owen Niese and Nebraska rancher Lydia O'Brien about the current challenges facing young farmers and ranchers. #agriculture #nextgeneration #farming #ranching Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/ Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/ Connect with Brownfield Ag News: » Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ » Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield » Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNews Subscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News: ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445e Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.