Talk Dirt to Me

This week we went LIVE from the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California with our first-ever live show in front of a crowd. Logan and Bobby Lee kick things off with a no-BS conversation about the farm economy, the row crop squeeze, and why the barrier to entry for young farmers has gotten flat-out insane. Midway through, we're joined by Joby Young, Executive Vice President...

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, Logan Hanks and Bobby Lee are packing their bags and heading west to California for the American Farm Bureau National Convention, where they'll be performing a live podcast on Saturday, January 10th representing everyday farmers on a national stage. You can live stream it at FB.org! It's at 3pm PST.  But this episode isn't about glitz. It's about reality. Logan...

We wrap up 2025 the only way real farmers can, by telling the truth about what worked, what didn't, and what it actually took to survive another year in agriculture. In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, Logan Hanks and Bobby Lee Hanks go back through the goals we set at the beginning of 2025 and give a brutally honest breakdown of whether we hit them or missed them. From hay production to cattle pe...

Logan and Bobby Lee close out the year with one hell of a story, the track hoe buyer from hell. Logan finally sells his Deere 200 excavator, but not before dealing with one of the most relentless, nit-picking, deal-almost-killing buyers you've ever heard of. If you've ever sold farm equipment or negotiated machinery, this story will feel painfully familiar. We also hit listener questions, includin...

Merry Christmas from Talk Dirt To Me, and this one isn't sugar-coated. In our Christmas episode, Logan and Bobby Lee dive headfirst into the realities facing American farmers right now, cutting through the feel-good talking points and getting brutally honest about what actually works and what doesn't. We start with a no-BS breakdown of crop insurance, explaining why it's not the safety net many fa...

In this week's Talk Dirt To Me episode, we're joined by a special guest: Drew Hanks, Bobby Lee's little brother, fellow veterinarian and cattleman, fresh off his trip to the 2024 National Finals Rodeo (NFR). We dive deep into everything happening in Vegas, from the arena floor drama to the behind-the-scenes issues most fans never hear about. Drew breaks down what it was really like attending the N...

In honor of the NFR, we're bringing back one of the most badass rodeo conversations ever recorded. This is a special throwback episode from Logan's old show, because when the National Finals Rodeo is happening, there's no better time to revisit a story like this. In this episode, Logan is joined by Tim O'Connell, the 3x World Champion Bareback Rider and one of the most dominant cowboy athletes in...

In this week's episode of Talk Dirt To Me, Logan and Bobby Lee start the show talking Stranger Things plus how insanely wild 1980s movie age ratings were. You know the ones, movies rated PG that somehow slipped in nudity, language, and scenes that would 100% be R today. It's a hilarious look at how different things were back then. Next, we jump into listener questions, beginning with a deep dive i...

In this Thanksgiving episode of Talk Dirt To Me, Logan and Bobby Lee dig into the truth behind Thanksgiving food traditions and why turkey wasn't actually the star of the original feast. We talk family, food, and the surprising history behind what early Americans really ate. We also open up about gratitude during tough times, and how even in a challenging year, farmers and rural families have more...

In this weeks Talk Dirt To Me, Logan breaks down what it was like being filmed for a national documentary with Real News No Bullshit, giving a behind-the-scenes look at how the story came together and what it means for American agriculture. The guys dive into some major differences between Tennessee and California on the wild taxes and more!  We also talk about internet haters, but not in the way...

In this week's episode of Talk Dirt to Me, Logan and Bobby Lee dive into a totally new world as they sit down with Tim McGreevy, CEO of USA Pulses. If you've ever wondered what pulses actually are, or why farmers across the country are adding them into their rotations. This conversation is a game changer. Tim breaks down everything from what pulses are (lentils, chickpeas, dry peas, and more) to h...

In this week's Talk Dirt To Me , we open with a hard-hitting conversation every patriot needs to hear. Have we lost our American identity? Once upon a time, we all stood united under one flag. Today, it feels like that unity's slipping away. But make no mistake, we're still proud to be Americans, and we're not afraid to say it loud! After diving deep into that discussion, we read a batch of listen...

We're joined in studio by Ben and Jermain from Goodranchers for a real, unfiltered conversation about the truth behind American beef. We dive deep into the debate of grass-finished versus grain-finished and uncover why grain-finished beef not only tastes better but Biblically is better quality. The guys also shed light on the growing disconnect between the average consumer and American agriculture...

In this explosive new episode of  Talk Dirt To Me , we go all in on the Trump–Argentina beef import debacle that's got every American cattle producer fired up. Is this move to import beef from Argentina really about lowering domestic prices, or is it a slap in the face to U.S. ranchers? We break down what's really going on behind the scenes and why this decision could hit the American beef industr...

This week on Talk Dirt To Me , Logan's John Deere S680 combine suffers a massive breakdown right in the middle of harvest. We also dive into Steve McBee's shocking prison sentence, unpack the real story behind grain prices under Trump vs last year, and answer some listener questions. Plus, what crime would we most likely end up in prison for? Tax evasion or a motorcycle-gang bank robbery? You'll w...

In this week's episode of Talk Dirt To Me , we sit down with Jorge Azevedo, CEO of Fermented Food Holdings, the powerhouse behind iconic fermented brands like Wildbrine, Bubbies, Flanagan Farm, Hawthorne Foods, Saverne, and Silver Floss. Jorge pulls back the curtain on the booming fermented food industry, sharing how they source thousands of acres of fresh cabbage from local American farmers to cr...

This week on Talk Dirt To Me , Logan shares the surprising story of how he ended up running a set of Estes Concaves in his combine, and why this change could be a game-changer for corn and soybean harvest performance. We also dive into the latest news on the cattle subsidy getting shot down indefinitely, but was it really just a political ploy? From there, we zoom out to talk about life's bigger p...

In this hard-hitting episode of Talk Dirt to Me, we dive deep into some of the most controversial issues shaking American agriculture right now. The U.S. government is considering subsidizing the cattle industry, and cattlemen across the country are calling it a terrible idea. We break down why this move could backfire, distort the beef market, and hurt ranchers long-term. We also discuss how the...

In this jam-packed Q&A episode of Talk Dirt To Me , we tackle YOUR toughest agriculture questions and nothing's off the table. From implanting cattle and grazing diverse cover crop blends to the realities of grape farming in California, this one is loaded with practical insights for farmers and ag enthusiasts alike. Plus, things get personal as Logan opens up about his crippling travel anxiety.  T...

In this somber and hard-hitting episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we confront the tragic state of America today where hatred, violence, and division are spreading like wildfire. We discuss the heinous murder of Charlie Kirk and the horrific subway killing of a young Ukrainian girl, two heartbreaking examples of how far our culture has fallen. We reflect on how our nation has become consumed by anger, wh...

In this explosive episode of Talk Dirt to Me , we go off on the growing hatred toward American farmers, and we don't hold back. From the endless attacks over subsidies to the ignorant comments about "too many farmers," we set the record straight and unleash the truth. We break down what the U.S. would look like if a massive percentage of farmers went broke. What happens if 20% of farmers disappear...

This week on Talk Dirt to Me , we're diving head-first into your burning questions, and things get wild. Ever wondered how farmers collect semen from bulls, horses, and even pigs? We break it down with some gritty, no-BS farm talk. We also tackle the big question in ag economics: what's the best way to learn it? Should you invest in a college degree, or can you gain just as much (maybe more) from...

Ask and you shall receive, our most requested episode is finally here:  Our Dads! In this special episode of  Talk Dirt to Me , we're joined in studio by Logan's dad, Tim Hanks, and Bobby Lee's dad, Bob Hanks. Together, we dig into the incredible history of the Hanks family farm, stretching all the way back to the 1600s. You'll hear how the operation once grew into the largest cattle operation in...

In this episode of Talk Dirt to Me, Logan and Bobby Lee kick things off with a round of listener Q&A. Covering everything from how to pick up new hay ground, to how many breeding seasons you can expect from a bull, and more. Then, Logan rants about how everyone wantst to talk about cattle but never row crop! Finally, the conversation turns to a serious comparison between the current agricultural c...

This episode is a wild ride from start to finish. We open with the ongoing WNBA drama that's been lighting up headlines, then dive into a conversation about high-speed police chases versus slow, off-road getaways—not real case breakdowns, just our take on which we'd rather attempt and the dangers of each. Things really kick into gear when we get into listener Q&A. We talk about why Bobby Lee sold...