Barn Talk

Welcome back to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, the conversation focused on the incredible journey of Grey Zabel, who demonstrates that you can make it to the absolute peak of professional sports while remaining a farm kid at heart. From growing up in Pierre, South Dakota as a fifth-generation farmer to his college football career at North Dakota State and being picked 18th overall by the Seattle S...

Welcome back to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, we have an inspiring conversation with Rick Anglin, a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Arizona who made the bold decision to leave behind the conventional dairy business after 17 years and forge a new path for his family’s future. Rick tells the remarkable story of how he bet it all to start Fond du Lac Farms- a fully integrated raw milk operation...

Welcome to Barn Talk! In today’s guest episode, we’re joined by Nicole Glenn an agronomist, content creator, and founder of the Farm Company, who’s earned a dedicated following by speaking honestly about agriculture, soil health, and her experiences as a young woman in the industry. Nicole grew up on her family's Kentucky farm, traveled all the way to Australia to farm and explore new perspectives...

Welcome to another episode of Barn Talk! In this Hot Topics edition, Sawyer and Tork open up about what's happening in rural America and beyond. They kick things off by reflecting on an exciting month filled with outstanding guests and conversations, and they offer heartfelt thanks to listeners for making it all possible. Today's episode covers some of the biggest issues impacting farmers and rura...

Welcome back to Barn Talk. In today's episode, our guest is John Haskell, an accomplished rancher, business owner, and expert at turning struggling ranches around. John has spent years working on ranches across the country, building up his own herd, and helping others transform their operations from losing money to becoming truly profitable. As the founder of Ranch Right LLC, John is passionate ab...

Welcome to Barn Talk, where what happens in the barn doesn’t always stay in the barn. In this episode, Tork and Sawyer sit down with Zach Lahn, a sixth-generation Iowa farmer, entrepreneur, community advocate, and current candidate for governor. Zach shares his perspective on the challenges facing rural America, including the struggles of modern family farming, rising input costs, consolidation ac...

Welcome back to Barn Talk! In this episode, we sit down with Jesse Jordan, Vice President of Jordan Farms out of Nashville, Tennessee. Jesse gives us an inside look at the world of dark fired tobacco, grown and cured using the same tried and true methods from 200 years ago. From starting tobacco in greenhouses, nurturing it in the fields, and mastering the delicate art of curing, Jesse walks us th...

Welcome back to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, you'll get a front-row seat for a deep, honest conversation with Luke Schultz, a fifth-generation cattleman from the heart of Kansas and a seasoned ag lender at Conterra Ag. Known as the “Force of Nature,” Speaker A shares how his upbringing in the Flint Hills shaped his approach to both ranching and banking. Speaker B and Speaker C dig into everythin...

Welcome to Barn Talk, where what happens in the barn doesn’t always stay in the barn. Today, we’re joined by none other than Cavin Malloy better known online as Stone Cold Cavin—the southeast Iowa farmer who’s been making big waves on TikTok with his razor-sharp wit and no-bullshit take on rural life. In this episode, Cavin Malloy shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from his family farm, hi...

Welcome to Barn Talk! In today’s Hot Topics episode, Sawyer and Tork are rolling up their sleeves to dive deep into the biggest issues facing rural America, the agriculture industry, and the world at large. Kicking things off with a market update spoiler alert: there’s not much sunshine the guys get real about the uncertainty shaking up everything from commodity prices to oil futures, and what tha...

Welcome to Barn Talk! In today's episode, we're joined by Brandon from NBC Precision Spraying LLC a farmer and ag entrepreneur who's been making waves on TikTok with his authentic, no-BS takes on agriculture. Brandon shares his journey from growing up on a small Iowa farm, building a custom spraying business from the ground up, and landing the opportunity to massively expand his operation through...

Welcome to a new episode of Barn Talk! On this “Hot Topics” episode, Sawyer and Tork are back in the barn, diving headfirst into the biggest stories and challenges shaping agriculture and rural life today. You’ll get the latest market update, talk of spiking fertilizer prices, and a frank analysis of how global politics, tariffs, and industry dynamics are impacting real farmers. But it's not just...

Welcome to Barn Talk! In this episode, hosts Sawyer and Tork welcome Brian Hula, a Nebraska native with deep roots in agriculture and a knack for helping businesses save money through smart tax strategy. Brian Hula grew up on a farm working in the hog industry and eventually made his way into the world of sales and insurance, but it’s his expertise in R&D tax credits that brings him to the barn to...

Welcome back to Barn Talk, where what happens in the barn usually stays in the barn—but not today. In this episode, Tork and Sawyer welcome fifth-generation Minnesota farmer and powerhouse AG creator Chet Larson to the show. With nearly half a million YouTube subscribers, Chet Larson has built Larson Farms into one of the most recognized names in agriculture, giving viewers an unfiltered look at t...

On this episode of Barn Talk, hosts Sawyer and Tork sit down once again with their friend and neighbor David Zieser for a no-holds-barred conversation about all things farming and rural life. This time, they swap stories about last season’s harvest, share laughs over equipment mishaps, and dive into the technical side of strip-till methods and adapting to unpredictable weather. Beyond ag talk, the...

Welcome to Barn Talk! In this episode, Tork and Sawyer bring the heat with their Hot Topics round-up, tackling everything from the realities in today’s AG economy to the latest political buzz and cultural shifts. They dig into the newest farm bill, the struggles with rising input costs, and the truth behind government bailout checks. You’ll also hear their unfiltered takes on John Deere’s big equi...

Welcome back to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, hosts Tork and Sawyer sit down for another candid, insightful conversation, this time with David Newman, a true leader in the U.S. pork industry and the current CEO of the National Pork Board. From his roots as a fourth-generation pig farmer to guiding national marketing strategies on behalf of 60,000 pork producers, David Newman brings a unique persp...

Welcome to Barn Talk! In this Hot Topics episode, Sawyer and Tork are back in the barn to tackle everything from the ups and downs of farm life to big-picture issues shaking the world right now. Sawyer opens up about the tough decision to close his direct-to-consumer meat business, Farmer Grade, sharing an inside look at the challenges of doing it all, why health comes first, and how focusing on l...

Welcome to a special on-the-road edition of "Barn Talk," where Tork and Sawyer bring their honest, down-to-earth conversation about farming to a live audience in Buffalo Center, Iowa. In this episode, you'll hear about their multi-generational journey, the tough realities facing modern agriculture—from razor-thin profitability and labor shortages to the challenge of passing on the farm—and how the...

Welcome back to Barn Talk! In this episode, Sawyer and Tork bring you a rundown of the week’s hottest topics—from farming market updates and surviving winter storms, to Trump’s bold moves at Davos and eye-opening government fraud in Minnesota. The guys also break down the new food pyramid and share their own experiences with nutrition and whole foods. You’ll get honest opinions, relatable insights...

Welcome to Barn Talk! Today, we're excited to welcome back Jesse Bounds, a hay export entrepreneur and coach whose last episode quickly became a listener favorite. Join Tork, Sawyer, and Jesse Bounds as they unpack the big challenges facing agriculture—from razor-thin profit margins and financial troubleshooting, to the disruptive impacts of technology and AI. Jesse shares his journey building a b...

Welcome to Barn Talk! In this episode, Tork and Sawyer are kicking off 2026 with a heavy-hitting conversation covering everything from the latest farm market updates to eye-popping geopolitical events and the new realities of artificial intelligence. The guys break down what the latest corn, bean, and cattle prices mean for Midwest farmers, before diving deep into some of the hottest global headli...

Welcome to Barn Talk! In this Hot Topics episode, Sawyer and Tork cover everything from what’s happening on the farm to the bigger picture in AG, economics, and world events. You’ll get the latest market updates on corn, beans, and livestock, plus hear firsthand stories from rural life and how changing weather is impacting the Christmas season in Iowa. The guys break down the financial headwinds f...

Welcome back to Barn Talk! In this episode, Tork and Sawyer dive deep into the world of manure and yes, there’s a whole lot more to it than you might think. Joined by guests John and Mark from Stutsman’s, a leading AG retailer in southeast Iowa, the crew explores the evolution of manure handling, from the early days of hauling with simple vacuum tanks to today’s high-tech dragline systems moving t...

Welcome to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, we welcome seasoned farmer Jim Cuddeback to the barn. Jim Cuddeback shares his family’s extraordinary 335-year journey in agriculture, experiences weathering tough times, and the evolution of farming from hands-on chores to high-tech machinery. This lively conversation covers everything from succession planning and land prices to the value of good relation...