Talk Dirt to Me

In this episode of Talk Dirt to Me , Logan shares his exclusive experience visiting Beck's Seed Headquarters in Atlanta, Indiana. Flown in on one of Beck's private jets with several other farmers, Logan dives into his experience, and what he found fascinating about the trip. We also discuss how building a lasting farming legacy impacts future generations. Bobby Lee breaks down the latest updates o...

In this episode of Talk Dirt to Me , we're joined by Anthony Jones, the driving force behind Jones Twine and Agzaga. Anthony shares the compelling story of how he stepped into the role of CEO during a challenging chapter for the company. From his early days to the core values driving Jones Twine's success, Anthony's journey is a testament to resilience and leadership. We also dive into an importan...

Happy Thanksgiving from  Talk Dirt to Me ! In this special holiday episode, we cover the latest buzz in agriculture and beyond. Brooke Rollins has been named the new Secretary of Agriculture, and we explore how her leadership could shape the future of farming in the U.S. We also tackle a listener's question about the advantages and challenges of raising registered cattle versus commercial herds, o...

In this week's Talk Dirt To Me podcast, we answer listener questions and dive into hot topics shaping agriculture, ranching, and beyond. We explore the most profitable ways to start grazing cattle, investigate claims that the Big 4 meat packers sabotaged McDonald's, and unpack the Tennessee Cattleman's feud with Corbitt Wall. But that's not all—we also bring the laughs with a hilarious discussion...

In this exciting episode of Talk Dirt To Me , we're joined in studio by Keith Anderson, a seasoned cropduster and owner of Anderson Flying Services. Keith takes us into the cockpit, sharing his journey into aerial agriculture, the art of flying cover crops, making the majority of his passengers barf (except for Logan), and the precise maneuvering required for cropdusting. We dive into the cutting-...

In this impactful episode of Talk Dirt to Me , we dive into the 2024 election results and explore what Donald Trump's return to the White House could mean for America's farmers. We discuss the potential influence of leaders like Thomas Massie, Zippy Duvall, Joel Salatin, and RFK Jr., as they come together to shape future agricultural policy. Plus, we polled a large group of farmers to get their ta...

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we dive into one of the hottest topics in agriculture: the potential appointment of RFK Jr. to lead the Department of Agriculture. Join us as we discuss the major questions surrounding this prospect and what it could mean for American farmers. We also give an update on wrapping up this year's harvest season, and doing some custom harvest work as well.  But the r...

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me , we're diving into listener questions and covering a range of hot topics. We start with insights on opening a farm store, then weigh the pros and cons of using a hay trailer versus a gooseneck. We also give our take on the presidential debate, discuss whether sunflowers are profitable, and ask a tough question: do we have too many row crop farmers in the U.S.? E...

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me , we sit down with Steven Huff from Farm Bureau in East Tennessee to discuss the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene. We dive into the terrifying reality of water levels rising a foot per minute, the mind-blowing millions of gallons of water moving per second, how it has vastly changed some of the landscape, and the critical question: Is FEMA providing real h...

In this episode of Talk Dirt to Me , we kick things off with the biggest headline of the week: the clash between McDonald's and U.S. meat packers. With fast-food giant McDonald's pressuring meat producers to be held responsible, tensions are rising as the future of American beef production hangs in the balance. Next, we dive into Georgia's crackdown on drug trafficking, where a major bust exposed...

In this Talk Dirt to Me episode, we tackle the busy harvest season and the challenges that come with it, including frustrating combine breakdowns that slow down progress. We also dive into the financial side of Bobby Lee's operation this year and his first time to come out in the red. Finally, we explore a hybrid model of regenerative agriculture that is more a middle ground aspect of it versus al...

In this episode of Talk Dirt to Me , we're joined by Baker Leavitt, the director at Black Rifle Coffee and co-founder of KillCliff. Baker dives into his nonprofit, Vote 4 America, and why it's crucial to get more people involved in the voting process. We also tackle a fun and fiery debate: why beef reigns supreme over all other meats!  https://www.vote4america.org/   https://www.smokelessvets.org/...

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me , we sit down with Micah Miller, a former police officer turned precision agriculture expert at a local dealership. Micah shares his unique transition from law enforcement back to his farming roots and his passion for working across the acres. We explore key topics like precision agriculture, soil sampling, and the many ways to break into the agriculture industry...

In this action-packed episode of Talk Dirt To Me , we dive into the latest news affecting American agriculture and beyond. First, we discuss the recent layoffs at Case IH and how it might impact the farming industry. From there, we take a wild detour into the future with intergalactic space travel—we pose a couple moral dilemmas, what would you do? Back on Earth, we break down the benefits of alte...

In this episode of Talk Dirt to Me, Logan and Bobby Lee briefly discuss the world of regenerative agriculture and how it tied in to last weeks episode. Learn how Gabe Brown's regenerative farming techniques are reshaping the future of American agriculture.  Then an intense cattle theft case in North Carolina, shedding light on the rise of livestock theft across the U.S. and what farmers/sale barn...

In this deep dive, we analyze RFK Jr.'s speech announcing the end of his presidential campaign and his unexpected alliance with Trump. Discover the startling statistics he shares about the rise in neurological disorders, obesity, diabetes, autism, and chronic diseases. RFK Jr. blames ultra-processed foods and toxic chemicals—do farmers and agriculture play a role? We also explore a new USDA plan p...

Logan and Bobby Lee discuss the recent pro farmer tour update over what the current states corn and soybean yields are projected to be vs their three year average and the previous year average. They then discuss a variety of topics ranging from aerial herbicide applications by drones, spreading cover crop from your combine, Bobby Lee's run in with the law right before the show, the drop in cattle...

Logan and Bobby Lee go into some great variety on this one. First telling some current news about the government overstepping their bounds and using what we believe excess show of force on some farmers. We share the story of Charles and Heather Maude from South Dakota vs. the government. Next we dive into several listener emails ranging from how to begin the produce path, should you build a store,...

We are joined today by our great friend and return guest William Lea. William has studied agriculture for most of his life even earning a masters in it. He ran his own farming operation, taught Ag in schools, and now sells crop insurance. Needless to say he's got experience in the field, and we take a hard look at the year 2024 and whats to come. Commodity prices are awful, and costs are still hig...

Listener questions! We had several emails we had somehow missed... sorry, as well as several new ones! We dive into those today on the show and cover some really interesting topics. Do farmers value their time, and how much do they make an hour? Starting a barebones cattle operation, stockers or cow/calf operation? Why are farmers so negative? Lots of ground covered in this episode as usual. We ho...

Logan and Bobby Lee dissect the idea of is it currently the best or easiest time ever to get involved in agriculture? Most would say no, but they share several ways you can get into it by taking a different path. They urge folks to think outside the box. That new John Deere 8r400 is cool but it costs a fortune... unfortunately cool doesn't pay the bills. Consider other avenues besides row crop. Wh...

This episode gets very political but after the last few days how could it not? We discuss John Deere's statement after the fiasco that they are in, the attempted assassination on President Trump, and read a few listener emails. It's been a crazy few days, and we are just along for the ride at this point. We hope yall enjoy this episode! Agzaga is the official sponsor of Talk Dirt to Me! It is the...

Well well well... John Deere returns to the hot seat on the episode. They seem to be completely out of touch with the majority of their customer base. We just thought tractor supply was bad. John Deere seems to have taken woke to another level with their "Genderbread Man," a nearly perfect HRC score, sponsoring a pride event for children, and much more. We also share how Tennessee is one of the be...

Happy 4th of July yall! We are dropping this one a day early because... FREEDOM. We do a Q&A episode this go round. We discuss some cattle, some corn, and maybe even hooking up a listener with a woman?? Lots of ground covered in this one. We hope yall enjoy it, and we hope yall have one hell of a 4th of July! Celebrate the freedoms we still have, and as always never trust your government!  Agzaga...

Logan and Bobby Lee discuss the latest fiasco with Tractor Supply and their very poor choices regarding political fronts. What were they doing, and how did they try to correct course? Should we give them another chance? Also, they talk about the recent tractorcade here in Tennessee. The protestors/farmers successfully stopped the development of 1400 acres of land as they see it already very produc...