Curt Arens, Sarah McNaughton

FP Next

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Introducing FP Next – the latest offering from the award-winning team at Farm Progress. Co-hosts Curt Arens and Sarah McNaughton dive into all aspects of the agriculture industry from the field to the feedlot, and pasture to policy.

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Curt Arens, Sarah McNaughton

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Business

Podcast website

fp-next.captivate.fm

Latest episode

Dec 2, 2025

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Episodes

How to unlock cover crops benefits for profits and soil 02.12.2025

Keith Berns, co-founder of Green Cover weighs in with practical advice to optimize cover crops on your farm. Episode links Link to Green Cover Listen to the Green Cover podcast Cover crop secrets: Practical ways to overcome challenges Check out cover crop demonstration plots at HHD Contact Sarah Contact Curt Find video episodes of FP Next Check out other episodes of FP Next, including From the Fie...

Will the “bird flu” impact holiday dinners this year? 04.11.2025

With the holidays right around the corner, Curt and Sarah dive into all things poultry, pork and biosecurity with The Farmer editor Kevin Schulz. Minnesota is the turkey production capital of the U.S. (and maybe more), and 600 farmers produce around 38 to 40 million birds annually. Episode Links Minnesota turkeys receive Presidential pardon in 2024 Kevin’s latest stories Laser deterrent is latest...

Ethanol surges corn prices, supercharges engines 21.10.2025

On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah connect with Scott McPheeters of Gothenburg, Neb., where he shares all about his journey with ethanol on his farm. Episode links Scott’s From the Field episode (Video) Nebraska Ethanol Board Contact Sarah Contact Curt Other episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

Spooky folklore and haunted farm stories 07.10.2025

On this Field View episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah talk about some of the most famous spooky legends from across the country, and their own haunting experiences on the farm. Episode links Where to find the headless horsemen Did the events at the “Conjuring house” really happen? Learn more about the Argo hotel Contact Sarah Contact Curt Other episodes of FP Next, including...

Tales of true crime on the farm 30.09.2025

On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah dig into some tales of true crime on the farm. From a story of jealously that happened in the early 1900s on Curt’s very own farm, to cases of fraud in the beef industry and stolen chickens in Nevada, this episode tells the stories of true crime in agriculture. Plus, Weather 20/20 founder Gary Lezak joins us for a special...

How can you capitalize on 45Z tax credits? 26.08.2025

On this deep dive episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah bring back a favorite guest from season one, Mitchell Hora, Iowa farmer and CEO and founder of Continuum Ag to talk about all things 45Z tax credits. Episode links How to get paid for carbon on your farm – featuring Mitchell Hora Continuum Ag Contact Sarah Contact Curt Other episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

Tips to get the most out of Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days 12.08.2025

On this field view episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with Matt Jungmann, National events director for Farm Progress, and Mike Pearson, broadcast director for Farm Progress. They discuss what’s coming next from the shows, favorite past times of years before, and give top tips of how to have the best farm show possible. Episode links Meet Mike and Matt Register for complimentary Husker Harves...

Are terrorists coming for your farm? 29.07.2025

On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah discuss all things agroterrorism and what the U.S. government and farmers themselves are doing to protect producers. Episode links FBI Special Agent Gene Kowell talks farm cybersecurity Chinese nationalists smuggle Fusarium head blight into the U.S. USDA National Farm Security Action Plan announced Contact Sarah Contact Curt Other episodes of F...

Talking tar spot, FPS and more with Tom Bechman 22.07.2025

On this Shop Talk episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with Farm Progress legend Tom Bechman about crop conditions and top diseases — including tar spot — and some Farm Progress Show memories. Episode links   About Tom Bechman  Watch out for Tar Spot  Register for the 2025 Farm Progress Show  Contact Sarah  Contact Curt   Other episodes of FP Next, inclu...

Weather and women in agribusiness 01.07.2025

On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah cover weather insights with Gary Lezac, Weather 20/20, for the rest of the growing season and bring another Women in the Field episode talking all things Women in Agribusiness with Svitlana Synkovska, Portfolio Director for Women in Agribusiness. Episode links Weather 20/20 forecasts Learn more about Women in Agribusiness Register to attend the...

From the Field: Scott McPheeters, Gothenburg, Neb. 24.06.2025

Scott McPheeters talks about how his central-Nebraska crops are doing, and shares a market outlook on this From the Field episode of FP Next.

Meet Emma, from Ag with Emma 17.06.2025

On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with Emma, the agriculturalist behind popular social media channels “Ag with Emma”, who shares tours of farms around the world, her work with a custom harvest crew, and what the driving force behind sharing her story with the agriculture industry and beyond. Episode links Ag with Emma – Youtube Ag with Emma – Instagram Ag with Emma – Face...

From the field: Austin Kautzman, Mott, ND 10.06.2025

Meet Austin Katuzman of Mott, N.D., a next-generation farmer who grows a variety of crops including wheat, canola, flax, and corn on his family farm. Episode links Dakota Farmers at Commodity Classic Other episodes of FP Next

Horsing around 03.06.2025

On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah talk about all things horses. Episode links  Should horse slaughter be legalized in the U.S.? Ranch horse health Keep ranch horses out of the mud Set up an equine vaccine program Other episodes of FP Next

Water rights and wrongs: Why every drop matters 20.05.2025

On this Shop Talk episode, delve into water usage and policy, as well as skin cancer prevention, with Brad Haire, Farm Press executive editor. Episode links Tornado aftermath story – Delta Farm Press USDA Secretary discusses water policy in Texas Brad’s skin cancer awareness month article Skin cancer prevention Skin cancer identification – American Cancer Society

Talking tractors with Max Armstrong 06.05.2025

On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with legendary farm broadcaster Max Armstrong. Episode links  Half Century of Progress Show Max Armstrong’s Tractor Stuff Honorary Prairie Farmer Master Farmer feature

Save money: Retrofit equipment with new tech 22.04.2025

Curt and Sarah talk to Kyle Barry, manager of precision upgrades marketing; Clint Chaffer, product marketing lead for precision upgrades at John Deere about retrofitting new technology into current equipment. They also get a weather outlook from Weather 20/20. Episode links  John Deere Precision retrofitting   Weather 20/20

What does Elon Musk bring to agriculture and technology? 08.04.2025

On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah talk about the growth of the ag tech market and one of this generation’s most popular innovators, Elon Musk. Episode links Starlink information USDA Broadband connectivity statistics and information John Deere and Starlink partnership

Why are eggs so expensive? 25.03.2025

Learn what's happening with avian influenza, and how it's impacting producers, from Michigan Farmer Editor Jennifer Kiel.

How is barley made into beer? 11.03.2025

National Barley Growers Association Vice President Mitch Konen, who farms in Fairfield Montana, gives Curt and Sarah the scoop on agronomics, policy and most importantly —how barley is turned into everyone’s favorite beer. Episode links National Barley Growers Association No barley, no beer Agritechnica farm tour

Meet the High Cotton Award winners 25.02.2025

On this Field View episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah head south to cotton country to visit with Delta Farm Press Senior Editor Brent Murphee. Episode links   High Cotton Award Winners   Brent Murphee   Other episodes of FP Next, powered by John Deere  

Which NFL players also play a role in agriculture? 11.02.2025

On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah wrap up their football themes by sharing about notable current and retired NFL players who came from a farm, or are spending their retirement on the farm. Episode Links Chad Greenway – Minnesota Pork Ambassador Jordy Nelson - Wisconsin Agriculturalist Other episodes of FP Next, powered by John Deere

Farming's Super Bowl impact: Wings, turf, pigskin and more 28.01.2025

In the second episode of season two of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah are ready for kick-off, talking with Delta Farm Press Staff Writer Whitney Haigwood about agriculture’s contributions to the Super Bowl. Episode links Whitney’s stories Rice milling story Husker football foods Other episodes of FP Next, powered by John Deere

When will farmers get a new Farm Bill? 14.01.2025

On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah kick-off season two with another hot topic – Will we get a new Farm Bill before the extension expires again? Farm Progress Policy Editor Josh Baethge shares the latest updates on Farm Bill expectations and the incoming cabinet members. Episode Links What is Weather 20/20? Josh Baethge author page Other episodes of FP Next,...

Top agriculture stories of 2024 31.12.2024

On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah talk about top news headlines they covered in season 1 of the podcast. An expired farm bill, increased carbon options for farmers, diversifying to bolster farm income, and biosecurity risks zeroing in on livestock in the United States. Episode links Trump or Harris: Whose ag policy is best for farmers? Beat the ag job hun...

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