Open Field Radio

OFR S2 | E17 As farmers cultivate fields did you know they also cultivate data? In this episode we talk with Max Feinberg from Verdova Ag Data about the use and complexity of ag generated data.

OFR S2 | E16 In this episode we talk with Thomas Steinwinder, Longleaf Tea Co. Laurel, Miss. Great conversation about his love for tea and now the adventure on growing it commercially. A big undertaking that has big potential.

OFR S2 | E15 Our 40th episode! We talk with Golf Course Superintendent Melvin Williams. He worked and associated with golf legends and has the stories to go with it. Great golf history and turf management insights.

OFR S2 E14 In this episode we visit with Patty Gentry, chef turned farmer and owner of Early Girl Farm in Brookhaven, New York. (Long Island) Such a great conversation. She grows and incredible amount of food on only 2 acres of land. All for her chef clientele and the local community that she is such a part of.

OFR S2 E13 In this episode we visit with Daniel Carmichael of Bear Flag Robotics and John Deere. Really interesting time as we talk about the future of robotics in agriculture as well as the acceptance of technology in farming. Daniel is our first returning guest having appeared on OFR in season 1 episode 12.

OFR_S2_E12 This week we talk with Ramiro Ruiz Jr., wrench turner for Dole. @ram628 on Instagram. We talk about social media in agriculture, life as an ag mechanic, his perspective on the state of ag labor and don't miss his amazing attitude. Infectious.

OFR S2 E11 In this episode we talk with, good friend, Tom Fitschen from Bard Date Company. Cool conversation about things I knew very little about. Dates and date farming. Much more than meets the eye. And besides that, Tom's the nicest guy you'd ever want to meet.

OFR S2 E10 In this episode we talk with Maurice Kemp Phd. of Arizona Desert Shrimp in Gila Bend, Arizona. Tons of cool insight and information. Science and engineering abound. This is nothing like growing sea monkeys.

OFR S2 E9 Great interview with super nice guy Wes Murack of the Oregon Grain Growers Brand Distillery, Pendleton, Oregon. So much cool info on not just distilling but also the agriculture that goes into every drop of their products.

OFR S2 E8 In this episode we talk with Robert Sakata, Sakata Farms Brighton, Colorado. He talks about his family history as Asian immigrants to American, 70 plus years of family farming, growing up to work the farm and a whole lot more. Great episode!

OFR S2 | E7 In this episode we talk with Susan Koehler from the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust. This is an amazing organization working to help farmers succeed in Arkansas as well as partnering with other organizations to help streamline the connectivity between the farmer and the local/regional marketplace. Don't miss this inspirational show.

OFR S2 E6 In this episode we talk with Robert Chang, American Truffle Company. Great conversation about the science and technology behind the growing truffle industry in North America.

OFR S2 | E5 In this episode we talk with American dowser LeRoy Bull. A fascinating conversation about the science and the un-science of this age old craft. Is it an art? A skill? A gift? LeRoy talks about all of it and it's direct connection to agriculture.

OFR S2 | E4 Who knew pumpkins grew in west Texas! Floydada, Texas to be exact. And the man to wrangle all of it? Tim Assiter, Assiter Punkin Ranch. Once again, true Americana.

OFR S2 | E3 What do you do when dad hands you the keys to the farm...and you're just a kid? In this episode we talk with Lance Sensenig, American Farmer. It's that simple. What started out as an interview about his farm and his business etc. turned into a great story of learning to be a kid farmer. Amazing integrity and dedication.

OFR S2 E2 In this episode we talk with Christian Brown of McIlhenny Company, Tabasco® and Avery Island. A fantastic conversation about agriculture, history, tradition and family pride.

OFR S2 E1 Welcome to Season 2! In this episode we talk with Neil Dahlstrom, archivist for John Deere. It's a great conversation that goes way beyond tractors and John Deere green, however, we do talk about it! Neil has a new book coming out and he also talks about his experience on History Channel.

OFR S1 | E25 In this episode we talk with Dr J. David Rogers, Professor of Geological Engineering Missouri University of Science &Technology and expert of Hoover Dam. This is a fascinating episode full of history, science and passion.

OFR S1 | E24 In this episode, we look back to the inception of OFR, monumental shows from season one and what's ahead for season two. As the R&B bandleader Tiny Bradshaw said in 1951, "the train kept a-rollin". All aboard!!

OFR S1 | E23 In this episode we talk with Julie Heckman, executive director for the American Pyrotechnics Association. What do pyrotechnics and agriculture have in common? More than you think. From regulations and industry committees to celebrations and pest control. Great episode.

OFR S1 | E22 In this episode we talk with Mary Tangen, VP of Agriculture Strategic Initiatives at DTN. We talk farmers and ag tech, weather, rain and wind, farmers and no internet and generation gaps and ag technology.

OFR S1 | E21 In this episode we talk with Katie Commender, Agroforestry Program Director with Appalachian Sustainable Development. She walk us through all the aspects of agroforestry, forest farming, row cropping and much more. She also, tell about the ongoing effort of ASD and it connection with local forest farmers.

OFR S1 | E20 In the episode, we talk with Steven Arthurs - entomologist, bug lover and proponent of beneficial insect use in agriculture. His work with BioBee USA puts him in the field where he see the science and the process working hand in hand. Great interview. Who new bugs were this cool?

This week on OFR we talk with Kenny Barnwell, Henderson County North Carolina. What starts off as a regular conversation about North Carolina apples takes a deep dive into one man's perspective on the future of apple farming and the realities that come with it. We talk about the culture and the mystery of the Appalachian region, his families seven generations of apple farming in that region and th...

OFR S1 | E18 This week on OFR we talk with Doug Greenway and The Worlds Only Corn Palace. Pure Americana. A structure entirely covered in South Dakota corn. What a statement. Doug tells the history, the stories and the adventure of maintaining this one of a kind destination.