Hay Kings

Jeff Essary joins the Hay Kings podcast to talk about his transition from irrigated alfalfa to dryland hay grazer (sorghum sudan) production when the wells ran dry. Starting his haying season in October, Jeff might be one of the last people in the U.S. to begin his hay season.    Sponsored  by Vermeer

50 years ago, Gary Vermeer decided there had to be a better way to put up hay and the large round baler was born. Listen in as we sit down with Mary Andringa, Gary's daughter to talk about the invention that shaped the industry that feeds and fuels the world on the latest Hay Kings Podcast.   Sponsored by Vermeer

Cole joins the Hay Kings podcast to tell us about his farming operation he started from scratch. It is possible and he is making it go. We talk about his production region, marketing challenges, and equipment.  Sponsored by Vermeer

Leland, along with his wife Faye and daughter Amy, run their cattle ranch and the BaleSkiis manufacturing business from beautiful Eureka, MT. Leland still takes satisfaction in personally helping each customer. Listen as Leland and Amy tell their story. You can read the history of the Quirk Cattle Company here . Sponsored by Vermeer

Although it's a simple, low-cost implement on most operations, the hay rake can have a big influence on your forage crop, it's value and overall quality.  Join the Hay Kings podcast as Dylan Tiemeyer talks about wheel rakes, bar rakes, and rotary rakes.  Sponsored by Vermeer 

Greg Hutchinson joins the podcast to talk about his path from farm kid to equipment technician. Greg is an electronics and hydraulics guru who has designed his own aftermarket baler accessories and worked on the twin pack double baler.  Sponsored by Vermeer

Today we are "mixing" it up by talking about what you might do with your hay after you bale it.  In the latest episode of the Hay Kings Podcast we spoke with Reggie and Jordan Schuler from @VermeerAg to talk about feeding solution and how they fit into an operation.    Sponsored by Vermeer 

What is the fastest way to harvest hay? Who sells hay the right way? Get to know Micah Carrey, one of the busiest guys in hay.    Sponsored by Vermeer

Timothy Daman farms... well... timothy. He and his family raise grass hay for export. Steep rolling hills provide challenges, driving Timothy to use some really big equipment.    Sponsored by Vermeer

One of the best parts of hosting a podcast is getting to sit back and enjoy the company of smart and passionate people dedicated to agriculture. Then sometimes I get to just talk about all things farming. This is one of those times.  Sponsored by Vermeer

Not sure where to start those though conversations? Join Andrew Liemgruber on the Hay Kings Podcast as we talk about succession and estate planning.    Sponsored by Vermeer 

"We fully rely on the Colorado river". The 550,000 irrigated acres in the imperial valley produce some of nicest alfalfa in the world. Join the Hay Kings podcast as we hear how important water is to agriculture.  Sponsored by Vermeer

Andrew Leimgruber farms in the Imperial Valley. Below sea level, at 120 degrees, and 2'' of rain per year, Andrew faces conditions few others do in his quest to harvest hay. Still, he lives in the most productive alfalfa growing region in the U.S. Come along with us, we are learning about Farming in a Desert.    Sponsored by Vermeer

Check out a day in the life of an equipment dealership. Chris Hinchy joins us for a great conversation.  Sponsored by Vermeer

Get an update on the largest swather in the world from the front lines.  Sponsored by Vermeer

"The golden age of machinery has passed, as the age of technology for technology sake has reared its head." Join Gary Campbell as he dives deep into equipment.  Sponsored by Vermeer

Don't miss Gary Campbell in part 2. We dive deeper into equipment, management and get Gary's thoughts on the giant swather. Sponsored by Vermeer 

Gary Campbell had one of the best jobs in the world, breaking balers on purpose. Join the Hay Kings podcast to hear the story of and agricultural engineer who loves to break things.  Sponsored by Vermeer  

Bryan Setzer talks tedders. Tedder have long been a tool in wet areas but they are expanding to new production regions.  Sponsored by Vermeer

In this Hay Kings Podcast episode Tyler Fulton talks about his family farm in Canada and his risk management work. 

Jeffery Jackson educates Hay Kings on sorghum, sudan and millet. 

Dennis Swinger joins the Hay Kings: Podcast again to talk about dryland farming and rotations. Bluegrass, wheat and canola.. Oh my! "Identify your strengths, identify your weaknesses and fill your gaps."

Dennis Swinger (509 Farms) tells about investing in the future. 

Join Hay Kings as we talk to the forage innovator Jason Grady.