Girls Talk Ag

On this episode, the girls talk with Julie Hewitt, executive director of the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council. Our conversation spans across nutrient research being done to address environmental concerns, optimize nutrients, and utilize emerging technology. We talk about cover crops and the adoption of those practices, peer-reviewed research being done, voluntary adoption, maximu...

On today's episode, the girls talk about low carbon beef, buzzwords, and social media. Tune in!

Welcome to 2022! New year, same old problems? Guess we'll find out. In today's episode, the gals discuss John Deere's autonomous tractor and what we REALLY think about it. Jen, Karen, and Kelsey also give their two cents about KFC's new vegan chicken nuggets. Follow GTA on Facebook & Twitter!

2021 is here and gone in the blink of the eye. Join Jennifer and Kelsey as they recap the year on Girls Talk Ag. This podcast is powered by Global Ag Network and this episode is brought to you by DPH Biologicals.

Jason Mauck, CEO of Munsee Meats, joins the gal to discuss direct to consumer meat sales and production. He shares his story of purchasing the business during the COVID-19 pandemic, revamping the business model, and innovating along the way. We discuss the lack of independence in meat production and why educating the consumer is no longer where we need to be. Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer C...

The gals gather to discuss a widespread array of topics today. We discuss the farm wife label, imposter syndrome, the current discussions happening over on Ag Twitter, and much more! Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13

Enter in the sh$t show of 2021! On this episode, we do a round table harvest update and discuss all the things going wrong in the world right now - inflation, supply chain issues, labor shortages, strikes, Facebook problems.... Welcome to the show! Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13

Harvest season is officially underway and the gals have been busy. So, we wanted to throw it back and re-run an episode from last fall because it's an important message that we all need to be reminded of. Be safe, be kind, and be careful! Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13

Episode 103The gals are back together and wondering why people are taking ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment. We discuss "listening to the science" and if farmers are really destroying their crops because TikTok says they are. The girls debate whether fewer people are moving to Rural America and the labor shortage. Tune in! Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @...

Podcast of Dreams - as American as crops, masks, and baseball! Tune in for this quickie episode where we react to the latest mask guidance, analyzing the Field of Dreams game, and if we're looking into an early harvest! Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13

The gals are back and we're talking all about the Internet - the good, the bad, and the ugly. The discussion of rural broadband kicks us off which leads to discussion about Farm Tik Tok, YouTube, etc. etc. and how we feel about folks getting paid to create videos and podcasts. Then we go to Karen's agronomy corner and discuss the latest crop update, wildfires, and helicopters. Tune in as we plow t...

Episode 100 - How has the pandemic changed the agriculture industry? Spring was a doozy bringing rain and snow, and now Mother Nature is bringing the rain in some areas and drought in others. When can we catch a break?! On this episode, Jen, Karen, and Kelsey share what they've been up to since April and discover Alexa is a big George Strait fan! We also discuss the pandemic and our thoughts going...

It's spring and we all know what that means! So, we did a quickie episode where Karen gives an agronomy update, Jen talks about planting while waiting for snow to melt, and Kelsey is on the search for quality work jeans. We wish you all a safe planting season! Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13

March 23rd is National Ag Day! On this episode, Jen, Karen, and Kelsey discuss their preparation for National Ag Month and share ideas on how to celebrate! Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13

Calling all dog lovers! We chat with Sonja Galley, a dairy farmer from New York. Her Australian Shepherd, Bindi, is American Farm Bureau Federation's Farm Dog of the Year! We talk about Bindi's lifesaving moment, Sonya's impressive dog trainings, and so much more. Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13

2021 is officially here and it's still feeling like 2020. Karen and Kelsey talk about the "v" word while Jen is on vacation on the beach!

Got your Christmas list ready? Tune in as the gals talk about gift ideas and our favorite local businesses to buy from. Also - Jen has her online store running over at The Farmwife Feeds! Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13

The gals are joined by Shana Wessels of Illinois and we're talking about the balancing act of being a farmer, farmer's daughter, and farmer's wife! Shana shares her story about working for her family's farm while helping her husband and working a part-time job. Follow Shana on Instagram - @conley94Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfiel...

Jen and Kelsey talk today about why we should give ourselves more grace - especially during this busy harvest season! So take that nap, bake those cookies, and do what makes you feel better. Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13

Happy Harvest to many of our friends and families! We're talking farm safety on today's episode - please be careful and safe every day - but especially this fall during harvest time. We also talk about our favorite farm snacks. Our our Jent has many recipes over on her blog - https://www.farmwifefeeds.com/. Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey...

Tune in as Jennifer, Karen, and Kelsey discuss the 'rona and its impact on colleges and universities. Karen shares her recent road trip through Iowa and seeing devastation from the derecho. And the gals share their best guesses on when harvest will start and how the crop is looking in Indiana and Illinois. Tune in to our hot mess conversation! Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @ploww...

The girls are joined by Krista Swanson, a research specialist in agriculture & consumer economics at the University of Illinois. With her husband and family, Krista grows corn and soybeans in Illinois and is an active volunteer throughout her community. We discuss the economic impact caused by the storm damage in Iowa, the September WASDE report, 2021 farm budget, cash rent, and demand. Tune i...

Jennifer puts Kelsey in the hot seat on today's episode! They discuss virtual livestock shows and Kelsey shares her experience working for Walton Webcasting. View virtual livestock shows on Walton's website - https://www.waltonwebcasting.com/Follow Us on Twitter! Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13 and visit www.colleencallahan.com to learn m...

While we love to talk about our green and red tractors, we are introduced to a new color - Pink Tractor! Jill Howard and Carol Hughey join us for this episode and discuss their mission to "Encourage, Embrace, Engage, Empower" by sharing impactful stories happening throughout agriculture. Tune in as we talk about not being "bra-burners," how Pink Tractor is expanding their community, and how you ca...

We're talking podcasts on the podcast! Joining us is Jason Medows of the Ag State of Mind podcast. Jason and the girls discuss their journey of starting a podcast, how to do it, and why you should start that project you've always wanted to do! Follow Jason on Twitter - @AGStateofMind1 and his blog - AgStateofMind.com. Be sure to listen to the Ag State of Mind podcast also hosted on Global Ag Netwo...