Mark Eads returns as we discuss land use. While its easy to see black and white when it comes to the best and most prudent use of prime farm land, there is plenty of gray area and questions that surround present and future development as well when it comes down to it. There are some winners and plenty of losers in this high stakes game.
As we move into the holiday slowdown, Ryan and Charlie sift through a hodgepodge of different topics including: the last remaining acres of corn harvest, and published USDA data vs the truth from their perspectives, what they're looking at locking in for next year's inputs, and where a person should prioritize their Thanksgiving calories. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!
This week, agronomist Mark Eads joins the program as we discuss ways to take your farming operations to the next level. Whether you're a "sucky" farmer like Ryan or a seasoned pro like the Great Captain Manganese himself: Charlie Houin. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!
As the weather turns more winter-like and harvest winds down, Ryan and Charlie work through yield reports, market changes, target prices, and recent headlines. The Little Red Barn Podcast is brought to you by:Mac America Ag Finance of Northern Indiana 574-253-3433Don't forget to Like and subscribe!
Ryan and Charlie dissect the BREAKING NEWS of the past weekend regarding China trade, exactly 1 week after debating a world without China as a trade partner. Sheesh! Now What? Don't forget to Like and subscribe!
Dave Weisflog returns to Red Barn Studios and the guys tackle the potential for an Ag world without China as a trading partner. What does it look like? Can we survive? What has to change? Is it possible? Don't forget to Like and subscribe!
Dave Weisflog returns to Red Barn Studios and the guys tackle the potential for an Ag world without China as a trading partner. What does it look like? Can we survive? What has to change? Is it possible? Don't forget to Like and subscribe!
This week Ryan and Charlie dive into the world of Food Insecurity and learn about food "rescue". Society today throws away so much and food waste is staggering. We chat with one of the leaders of Cultivate food rescue and learn about the thousands of lives they touch.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!
This week we are joined by Chad Berger...a 32 year veteran ag teacher from Bremen High School to talk about the evolution of ag education and FFA. The Indiana State Legislature continues to run roughshod over education, seemingly tinkering with requirements on whims. The latest is the "Graduation Pathways" edict, which Ryan fears will have plenty of unintended consequences including making graduates less useful. But, what's it all mean for future of Ag Education?The Little Red Barn Podcast is brought to you by Mac America Ag Finance of Northern Indiana - 574-253-3433Don't forget to Like and subscribe!
This week we go back to a banker for some frank conversation on a topic no one likes right now: the ag economy. It's not looking good, and recovery is not "just around the corner". We talk belt tightening, planning, and hear what the banker really wants (and needs) to see in these upcoming meetings we all need to have. Special guest of the day: Bill Salin of Farmbelt Financial. The Little Red Barn Podcast is brought to you in part by Mac America Ag Finance of Northern Indiana: 574-253-3433Don't forget to Like and subscribe!
Today's episode takes a more light-hearted turn as Clay Geyer stops back by the Red Barn Studios to chat about not one, but TWO cornhusking championships to be held in our area in the weeks to come. SPOILER ALERT: The Little Red Barn Podcast is proud to sponsor its OWN CLASS DIVISION in one of the contests, with a guaranteed fantastic prize package. Listen for more details! Brought to you by Mac America Ag Finance - Northern IndianaContact them at: (574) 253-3433Don't forget to Like and subscribe!
Ryan and Charlie welcome guest Mark Ervin as the guys talk WASDE, weather, harvest, crop insurance updates, and Charlie Kirk....not necessarily in that order. Brought to you by Mac America Ag Finance of Northern Indiana.Contact them at: 574-253-3433Don't forget to Like and subscribe!
This week, Ryan and Charlie discuss the start of harvest, great weather, bad prices, and not much potential for improvement. Then we talk about technology, specifically autonomous tractors. It's pretty cool stuff, but it's nowhere near what's been promoted to be up to this point. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!
Holy cow! Squirrels are on the loose, and info comes Fast 'n Fuirous style in this week's Episode of the Little Red Barn Podcast. Jill Houin of Homestead Dairy stops by to talk about the Indy 500 Milk, robots, expansion/succession of the family farm, immigration, the restaurant biz, and much more. GEEZ! There's barely any time for Ryan and Charlie to discuss absolutely stupid inventions like "lightning in a bottle" (yes, real lightning in a bottle) ...but rest assured, we do. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!
It seems like we can't go more than a few days to few weeks without new AI headlines and soundbytes. We're getting tired of it. Dr. Scott Strong says "tough cookies, it's here to stay", and brings us up to speed on AI's role in immigration issues, education, transportation/automation and AI learning to lie, cheat and deceive. Yippie. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!
Ryan and Charlie are joined by Dave Schrock of Top Acre. USDA does USDA things (not a compliment), and Ryan has a few choice things to say about it regarding the most recent WASDE. They guys talk crop tours and State Fair while hearing for the first time about the Top Acre program and what its all about. Something for everyone in this episode. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!
Ryan and Charlie are joined by Isabella Chism, former 2nd Vice President of Indiana Farm Bureau and now with American Farm Bureau Federation, along with Chism Farms. We take a run at Women in Agriculture...what the designation means, why it's important, and its place in the industry. We also dive a bit into trade, tractors, and play "bulls v. bears". Don't forget to Like and subscribe!
Our resident AI guru, Dr Scott Strong is back with concerns on the speed of AI development. We talk impact on the US dollar, trade agreements and the current administrations desire to have world domination in machine learning and AI. It comes at a high cost...and apparently that cost comes at the expense of agriculture. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!
The Red Barn Road Show hits Goshen, Indiana this week for the Tractor Pull! Ryan and Charlie visit with Kevin Smith of Smith Family Farms, driver of the "Buckshot Reloaded" IPL Hot Farm Class pulling tractor, in Rochester. We get schooled on the sport while sweltering in the heat. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!
The Little Red Barn Podcast starts off a series of 'on location' episodes, traveling this week to Argos, IN for the Marshall County Fair. We talk dairy beef and the new (?) agronomy buzzwords "overly-tight tassel wrap", over-zealous tree trimmers, and the role of REMC in agriculture today as well as in the future. All of this while being forced into shelters for severe weather. Fun times!Don't forget to Like and subscribe!