Hay Kings

Cosmos Fitzpatrick moves hay all over North America. "You have to understand from your customer what their standards are." Learn more - on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast.     Sponsored by Vermeer- your expert in hay and forage equipment. To learn more about Vermeer visit makinhay.com/haykings 

Jerry Bandstra, Senior Technical Service Support Specialist in the Forage Department at Vermeer. Hear Jerry speak about pre-season maintenance and the importance of maintaining your equipment. Learn more - on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast.    Sponsored by Vermeer- your expert in hay and forage equipment. To learn more about Vermeer visit makinhay.com/haykings 

"What advice do you have for livestock producers who didn't put up enough hay"? Boyd responded, "Well, that was everyone." One drought year can disrupt decades of building a herd of cattle. There are strategies to maintain that herd. Listen to this episode to learn how to get the most out of your feed in a drought year.   Sponsored by Vermeer- your expert in hay and forage equipment. To learn more...

Andrew Eddie talks about the little things that make his farm work! "Hold true to the things that worked in the past but find the little things that work." Try something new but start small!   Sponsored by Vermeer - Your Expert in Hay and Forage Equipment   

Jesse Bounds has been through the wringer from a rusted plunger on his first baler to a barn fire. Join the podcast to hear his story.    Sponsored by Vermeer- Your expert in Hay and Forage Equipment. To learn more about Vermeer visit makinhay.com/haykings

Kent Thompson and his team are responsible for developing industry-leading innovations for hay and forage  equipment at Vermeer Corporation in Pella, Iowa. Hear the stories behind how some of the largest Vermeer  innovations came to be — such as the ZR5 self-propelled baler, the bale hawk, and more — on this episode of  the Hay Kings podcast.     Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forag...

"We needed help at the state level to fight for our way of life." Join us at the Northwest Hay Expo! Andrew Eddie and Kevin Grey discuss the Northwest Hay Expo and the formation of the Washington, Idaho, and Oregon hay growers' associations.    Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.

"We need to recognize that if we want to get a premium price for our hay, we need to have a premium product." Don Schilling continues his discussion on export markets.    Sponsored by Vermeer – your expert in hay and forage equipment.

How are inflation, interest rates, and trade-related? Don Schilling with Wesco International returns to the podcast to give an update on export markets.    Sponsored by Vermeer – your expert in hay and forage equipment.

Bundling small square bales has made a difference in JB Miller's operation. Join the Hay Kings Podcast to hear boots on the ground experience from bundling bales.    Sponsored by Vermeer – your expert in hay and forage equipment

Dr. Dan Putnam joins the Hay Kings podcast to talk about the world alfalfa congress on November 14-17, 2022, in San Diego. The World Alfalfa Congress pulls together experienced alfalfa scientists, farmers, students, and businesses from around the world to learn from each other about production technology, economics, genetics, and environmental interactions of this important crop.   Bonus Content:...

Starting a new farming venture can be stressful. Join the Hay Kings podcast as Rob Flowers shares what he wishes he knew when starting a custom hay operation.     Sponsored by Vermeer 

We’re here today with Curt Clark, an Iowa producer who was able to off-set machinery costs and labor (cutting his labor force from six to three) by purchasing one piece of equipment — the Vermeer ZR5-1200 self-propelled baler.   Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.

Don Schilling joins the Hay Kings Podcast to share his hay export business experience and explain why the U.S. exports hay. Don gives us his perspective on foreign investment in the hay and forage industry. Most importantly, we discuss the upcoming port negotiations.    Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.

What are some of the best practices for your field and crops when makin' hay and are you doing them? Let’s hear from Stu Van Donselaar, test application engineer from Vermeer Corporation on what he sees as the best practices every operation should be doing in regard to field and crop management.

Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Market Information Center, joins the Hay Kings Podcast to share her 2022 forecast. Katelyn breaks it down region by region, discussing cattle herd dynamics, fertilizer prices, and so much more.    Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.

"Understand your problems, solve your problems". Cat Salois, director of research and technology for the McGregor Company, joins us to talk about her research on timothy. This episode is all about growing grasses. Agronomy nerds will love this episode!    Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.

Cat Salois, director of research and technology for the McGregor Company, joins us to talk about soil health. "The more we understand what the product does, the better we can use it." If you are considering biological or conventional fertilizer options listen to this podcast!   Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.

Bret Julian, Director of Forage Sales and Channel Development at Vermeer Corporation, tells us how they are managing supply chain challenges and offer up suggestions on what hay producers can do now for the upcoming hay season. Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.

Ben and Elizabeth Omet join us to talk about the world of plastics. Their unique agripel products are facing supply chain disruptions. Here is their take on what farmers should do in this high-cost world of farming.    Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.    

"There is more to farming than turning dirt". Join the Hay Kings podcast as we talk to Ken Wagenbach about his journey through agriculture. From full-time farmer to the corporate world Ken shares stories on personal growth, massive baling operations, and his expertise on large square balers.  Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.

Boyd Quinley joins the Hay Kings Podcast to talk about haylage. Boyd's experience at Vermeer gives him the boots on the ground experience in a wide range of conditions. Join us as we learn about moisture requirements, pre-cutters, and production systems where silage works well.    Sponsored by Vermeer

Philip Wurdinger joins us from the Willamette Valley in Oregon where most of the grass seed is grown in the U.S. The seed and grass seed straw industries are unique. Philip talks about the specialized equipment required to harvest the seed hay producers use across the country.    Sponsored by Vermeer

Ernie Cooper joins the Hay Kings podcast to talk equipment. Ernie is a sales representative for several lines of equipment servicing Georgia and Florida. Conditions are different in the south with tropical grasses and lots of haylage. Ernie has even been known to bale in the rain, it's a good story.    Sponsored by Vermeer

Why do mistakes always happen in the field next to the road? Scott Swanson joins the Hay Kings podcast to talk about his experiences growing up, his twine and netwrap business and his new marketing strategy.   Sponsored By Vermeer