Logan Hanks

Talk Dirt to Me

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Talk Dirt To Me is the no-filter podcast where two working farmers pull back the curtain on real American agriculture. Hosts Logan Hanks and Dr. Bobby Lee Hanks share boots-on-the-ground insight from running a full-time corn and soybean operation and a working cattle herd. Each week they dive into the business and lifestyle of modern farming. Row crops, beef cattle, agronomy, equipment, ag policy, markets, and rural grit with unfiltered stories, lessons learned, and interviews with farmers, ranchers, and ag industry leaders shaping the future of food, products, and fiber.

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Author

Logan Hanks

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.talkdirtpodcast.com

Latest episode

Nov 6, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 89 Beachin 07.07.2023

This episode is a little different from the usual. Bobby Lee is joining Logan remotely from the beach. Topics range from riptides, Facebook comments about steers vs heifers, and the massive amount of food waste in the US. If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! If you leave us a review let us know and we will send you some swag when we get...

Ep. 88 Escobar and EPA attacks 30.06.2023

Logan and Bobby Lee open this one with some cartel and narco discussion. It then somehow morphs into market discussions, why it's too freakin hot, and ultimately they settle in on a story about the EPA fining a man big bucks for removing dead trees on his own property. Lots of ground covered in this one!  If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your frie...

Ep. 87 White Oak Pastures and Government Overreach 23.06.2023

Logan and Bobby Lee discuss an old school method of farming that Logan used recently and why it was needed. They talk a little about Will Harris and White Oak Pastures. Do farmers really need to feed the world? Lastly they finish up with a wild story about a Texas rancher who thanks to the government has lost his entire cattle herd without any sort of compensation.  If you enjoy this episode then...

Ep. 86 Do cows make good dogs? 16.06.2023

Logan and Bobby Lee kick this one off early in the morning like old times. They discuss updates on the planting, and then why you shouldn't train a cow like a dog. They explore more on the plant green topic, and then go down the anti government path.  If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! If you leave us a review let us know and we will s...

Ep. 85 Pride, Cattle, and Beer 09.06.2023

This episode is a smorgasbord to say the least. We open with some bourbon/beer talk then ultimately get into current times. We discuss some of the in your face stuff that is pride month. Then we chat about the current price drop in grain and how it's bumping up the cattle prices. Lots of ground covered in this one!  If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode wit...

Ep. 84 From Great to Awful 02.06.2023

Logan and Bobby Lee discuss how quickly things can go from great to awful on the farm. Bobby Lee shares about his bull with major manhood problems and Logan talks about the very expensive mishap with his tractor and planter. Bobby Lee answers a listener question on AI breeding. Then in typical fashion they go into the bushes to discuss the life of none other than Patrick Swayze.  If you enjoy this...

Ep. 83 Farmer Finale and Cheap Horsepower 19.05.2023

We have to dive into the finale of Farmer Wants a Wife this episode. If you hate that show then you'll be glad to know it has ended so we won't be covering it much now. We share some suspicions about the share as well. Then we find ourselves discussing classic equipment and the need for cheaper horsepower on the farm. Should you take a chance on a high hour machine? We discuss it. If you enjoy thi...

Ep. 82 Another Ghost Herd? 11.05.2023

There's been another cattle swindle like the infamous ghost herd. This one ended up with a multi-suicide and leads us to ask what would we do if faced with potentially life in prison? We also discuss China cutting back on their US corn purchases and what that may mean for us.  If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! If you leave us a review...

Ep. 81 Cigarettes and Used Equipment 05.05.2023

Logan and Bobby Lee reminisce on their past days of tobacco use. They talk about how you don't see many smokers today, and is it still cool? They answer a couple listener questions as well. One about perennial or annual grasses, and the other about when should you upgrade to newer equipment. They lastly talk Farmer wants a wife and have some pretty huge news regarding that.  If you enjoy this epis...

Ep. 79 To Register or not to Register? 20.04.2023

This episode Logan and Bobby Lee share how Logan searched for hours for Bobby Lee in a ditch, they answer a listener question on having a registered herd vs. other options, talk about the skyrocketing land prices, and much more.  If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! If you leave us a review let us know and we will send you some swag when...

Ep. 78 A few hard truths 14.04.2023

This episode Logan has to take the solo path. Bobby Lee is sick and has no voice, and Logan barely has one as well. Logan shares a rew realities about farming this episode that people considering getting into the field (no pun intended) need to consider. The stresses, costs, and never enough time being some of the big ones. Lastly, he urges people to consider should they start their own farming op...

Ep. 77 Land Rent Dilemma 07.04.2023

This eisode Logan and Bobby Lee take on another listener question about how to rent land in the row crop arena. Do nice guys finish last when it comes to renting land? They both share their take and ideas on how to acquire more land. Bobby Lee tells about his time in the PGA Masters! Lastly they give an update on the recent tornado that hit Tipton County. We do ask that you continue to be in praye...

Ep. 76 "Farmer Wants a Wife" 30.03.2023

WE'RE BACK! Logan and Bobby Lee explore two main topics this week. The first being answering a listener question about how to start ranching especially as a young man. They discuss the importance of learning the ropes, and how on the job training reigns supreme. Next they talk about the show that unexpectedly has entertained them both. They discuss are the contestants actually farmers, and do they...

M.I.A. 23.03.2023

Unfortunately Logan and Bobby Lee had scheduling conflicts this week and were not able to get together. They will be back next week with more listener questions answered and great topics.  If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! If you leave us a review let us know and we will send you some swag when we get it!  Submit your questions of all...

Ep. 75 "Beef Vaccines, Ruby Ridge, and Bank Loan Secret" 16.03.2023

We explore some listener questions this episode after opening up with a segment about the Ruby Ridge fiasco years ago. Logan recently listened to a podcast on it and had to discuss! Bobby Lee then answers a cattle vaccine question and they both roll into a couple more listener questions from there. Finally they discuss the farming show they mentioned last week.  If you enjoy this episode then plea...

Ep. 74 "Get Big or Get Out?" 09.03.2023

There's lots to unpack in this episode. Logan and Bobby Lee first crack open a 14 year old bourbon to try out and then dive into a listener question. Logan shares more of his woes about the trackhoes. Next they discuss how the government just might actually be doing something that could help out smaller and mid size farmers.  If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this e...

Ep. 73 Bottle Calves and Brazilian Beef 03.03.2023

This episode we discuss the saga of a fallen trackhoe and how they've been the bane of Logan's existence. Which leads to a conversation of leasing vs owning equipment. Then we discuss bottle calves and how some can be less intelligent than others. Finally we settle in on the recent Brazilian beef issues and how the US apparently cares less than China does...  If you enjoy this episode then please...

Ep. 72 Waco'ing the cattle 23.02.2023

This episode Bobby Lee and Logan don't mince words about the government and the no love lost for it by them. Property taxes takes the front stage for a bit, and ultimately leads to a Waco discussion. They then talk about the recent cattle fiascos going on and the tactical cowboys are once again in the headlines.  If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with y...

Ep. 71 Storm is Brewing 16.02.2023

This episode we cover some updates on the farm ranging from health issues to cattle health issues. We also go one step further into the eggs, and have a pretty compelling reason why it may not be a conspiracy after all. We had to hurry out on this one because a massive storm was about to hit as well! If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends!...

Ep. 70 "Overpriced and More Eggs" 10.02.2023

Logan shares about his recent service call on his trackhoe and exactly how awful that bill was, and then the terrible bill of a starter that followed. Basically, farming is expensive. Bobby Lee and Logan both go back into the egg conspiracy and take it a bit further this time. They also share some new equipment purchases and plans. Then talk about the future of farming, and will small farmers get...

Ep. 69 Canadian Milk and Chicken Conspiracy 03.02.2023

Various ground is covered in this episode. First, why they're a day late on release... Then they cover several recent news topics like the Canadian milk dump, and the chicken egg conspiracy going around. Lots discussed in this week episode.  If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! If you leave us a review let us know and we will send you so...

Ep. 68 Credit, Futures, and Dirty Chicken 26.01.2023

Logan and Bobby Lee kick off this episode by answering a listener question around line of credit/puchasing equipment. They then roll into the crop forecast for 2023 and end with a story about the Tyson chicken company playing dirty.  If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! If you leave us a review let us know and we will send you some swag...

Ep. 67 New Year Goals Pt. 2 19.01.2023

Logan and Bobby Lee continue down the path of new year goals as Logan shares his plans for 2023. He tells about his farm store and agritourism route he is planning to take things this season. He also shares his cover crop plan and expectations. They first discuss a very strange encounter at a Verizon store though...  If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode wi...

Ep. 66 New Year Goals Pt. 1 12.01.2023

Logan and Bobby Lee open this episode somewhat morbidly talking about life and death. They then find themselves talking about nearly dying in fitness before ultimately getting back on track of agriculture. They discuss Bobby Lee's upcoming goals for 2023 and his plans for his cattle operation.   If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! If yo...

The Year End 29.12.2022

Logan and Bobby Lee sit down to wrap up the 2022 year. They discuss the upcoming farm bill, and some of its contents whether good or bad. They then look back upon the year. They each share their best and worst decisions of the year, and how it affected them.   If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! If you leave us a review let us know and...

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