Logan Hanks
Talk Dirt to Me
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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Logan Hanks
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Latest episode
Nov 6, 2026
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Episodes
Christmas Time Again 22.12.2022 59:30
It's Christmas again and this episode focuses on it. It goes largely down the Christmas movie path, with a little Christmas tree farming sprinkled in there. There's even a little murder in the mix. We hope you guys enjoy this episode and have an incredibly Merry Christmas! If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! If you leave us a review le...
Motion is Lotion 15.12.2022 56:05
Logan and Bobby Lee find themselves diving down the farm fit discussion this episode. They discuss the advantages to being strong, share a listener write in about it, how strong is strong enough, and are farmers today as fit as they think? 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 som...
Buying Farmers 08.12.2022 1:07:51
This episode we dive into a variety of topics. One being further verification of how farmers are stupid at auctions. Another is the upcoming farm bill for 2023 and why we don't need more subsidies (hint, we need less). Lastly Bobby Lee shares his feed out routine for feeder cattle. If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! If you leave us a...
Earned the Title 01.12.2022 1:07:34
This episode Logan and Bobby Lee discuss how Bobby Lee has officially earned the title of Cowboy. He shares his thoughts on what happened and they discuss the importance of never stop filming. Next they discuss further information regarding Mexico and the GMO corn ban. Will there be a legal battle between the US and Mexico? Lastly they share how auctions have gotten completely ridiculous on costs....
NCBA isn't for the cattleman 25.11.2022 1:04:20
Logan and Bobby Lee begin by discussing farm strength and some famous cases of super strong farmers. Logan increases his challenge from Bryce Mitchell to LeBron James also. They then settle in to the real discussion which is how the NCBA is no longer an ally to the cattlemen. They share how they hope to make a difference and how you can help. Happy Thanksgiving! If you enjoy this episode then pl...
Ep. 59 Attacks on the American Farmer 17.11.2022 1:06:25
Logan and Bobby Lee get fired up on this episode. They open up discussing bedtimes and bourbon, but they settle in on the topic at hand. They discuss a celebrity in particular that recently attacked farmers. They explain why what he says is unrealistic, and asinine. They challenge you listeners to pushback against this type of stuff to help out the farmers. If you enjoy this episode then please l...
Ep. 58 Smut tortilla 11.11.2022 1:01:12
This episode is a smorgasbord. Logan shares his recent struggles at the very end of harvest. Bobby Lee tells about his trip out West hunting muleys, and why he is still exhausted. They share some recent news about Mexico and GMO corn. 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 swa...
Ep. 57 Big Brother isn't your friend 03.11.2022 1:01:48
Logan and Bobby Lee answer a listener question about purchasing a trackhoe through FSA that ultimately leads to a whole discussion about how the government has its thumb on farmers. They share how farmers really can't fight back against big brother, and if we own a farm why can't we do what we want with it? Logan also shares a farm mishap they had happen, and how it's not something to get upset ab...
Ep. 56 The Horrendous Cattle Mutilations 28.10.2022 1:11:59
The final Halloween episode has arrived! They dive into the unexplainable cattle mutilations that have plagued the country for many years now. Thousands of unexplainable cattle deaths have happened, but there's no blood found, and surgical type cuts were made. How could it be? Hear them explore this one and share their thoughts. HAPPY HALLOWEEN! If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a re...
Ep. 55 River, she's a goin dry 20.10.2022 1:00:33
Logan and Bobby Lee discuss the horror that is the Mississippi River basically drying up. They share about the struggles with the grain elevators, and barges running ashore. Logan then tells us how he plans to combat the wild times we find ourselves in. Also keeping in step with our Halloween theme this month Bobby Lee shares about watching some horror films and his thoughts on them. If you enjoy...
Ep. 54 Eaten Alive 14.10.2022 1:08:20
This episode you'll find out the latest on Logan's battle with the grain elevator, and Bobby Lee's challenge to cut hay. They also discuss a crazy event that happened to them very recently. Almost a massive catastrophe. You'll hear some GMO discussion and then the scary them of dying after mating comes up. Logan shares a creepy thing that happened to him years ago, and makes some horror movie reco...
Ep. 53 Nightmare on Harvest Street 06.10.2022 1:13:55
This is the first episode of the spooky season. Bobby Lee and Logan give a harvest update, and then ultimately settle in on the recent dealings the farmers are facing with the grain companies. The river has dropped to historic levels and seems to only be getting worse, thus causing certain grain companies to shut their doors during pivotal times. Hear how that seems to be going down. Bobby Lee the...
Ep. 52 Combine Vs. Planter 29.09.2022 1:02:10
Logan and Bobby Lee answer a listener question about which takes the rank of most important. The planter or the combine? Planting or harvesting? They weigh the options but both end up agreeing. They also talk about how farmers can get themselves in trouble around the bad to the bone equipment they operate. If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your fr...
Ep. 51 Day Late Dollar Short 23.09.2022 54:53
We give you an update on the harvest situation, and then talk some details on marketing, hauling, and selling grain at a grainery. Talk about Beyond Meat's desire to eat noses. Bobby Lee discusses the process of selling cattle to individuals for the meat, and then we explain how much we care about the British monarchy. If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode...
Ep. 50 Are farmers evil? 15.09.2022 1:05:30
Are farmers evil? Do they drink RoundUp at dinner? Are cows farts going to cause our ozone layer to explode? Is recycling a hoax? These are just a few of the topics covered in this 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 some swag when we get it! Submit your questions of a...
Ep. 49 Up in Smoke 08.09.2022 1:04:47
Logan and Bobby Lee discuss preparing for harvest to kick off, and the current status of pastures for the cattle. They also dive into the world of gummies, and CBD oil. They get a little political with it but reel it back in pretty well. They answer a listener question about considering entering the row crop arena, and lastly they talk about paddling down river in a gigantic pumpkin. If you enjoy...
Ep. 48 Jinxed 01.09.2022 1:03:48
This week we discuss what happens when you say everything should hold together and we'll finish up. We also talk about the difficulties of having a semi truck shipped. Angry politics come out in this episode following some very stupid remarks from those in our government. 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...
Ep. 47 Band is back together 25.08.2022 1:00:59
Bobby Lee has returned! Logan and Bobby Lee discuss his near death experience and how no ordinary man would have survived. They then talk cover crops, and the greedy hand of some welfare farmers. Lastly they talk about farm moves, sales, and how FSA will screw you if you try to make them. If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! If you leav...
Ep. 46 Need More Juice! 18.08.2022 38:37
Bobby Lee is sick! Logan takes this episode on himself and it is short and sweet. He discusses a recent listener question on the necessity of inputs during a bad year. He shares a recent equipment upgrade that is coming for him, and some updates on the crops and how they look. If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! If you leave us a revie...
Ep. 45 Sustainable Ag... or Not? 11.08.2022 1:13:52
We dive into the hot topic of Sustainable Agriculture in this episode. Is it actually sustainable? What would it look like if farmers all went that route, and why it would be an absolute disaster. We finish up by discussing the potential security threats facing the agriculture community as well. If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! If y...
Ep. 44 China causes indigestion 04.08.2022 1:21:10
This episode covers a wide range. We hear about Bobby Lee's trip across the country and into some big cattle areas. Logan shares his bathroom stop routines for when traveling, and they both share their secret weapon to staying regular. We hear an update on the crops after our recent rain and what the corn looks like especially. They finish up by discussing the recent land purchase attempts by Chin...
Ep. 43 "Hay and Crop Circles" 28.07.2022 1:10:43
Is getting into hay a profitable business venture, and why do aliens always land in farmers fields? These are some of the very important topics covered in this episode. Lots of ground covered in this one! If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! Submit your questions of all calibers at our contact page on our website: https://www.talkdirtpo...
Ep. 42 "Drought" 21.07.2022 55:31
We have officially entered a drought. We break down what that means, and what we can most likely expect for the rest of this year. How does this affect the cattle world? Bobby Lee explains the potential to have to sell the stockers early. As far as on the row crop side of things Logan shares about losing a farm to the drought already, and what else he's seeing currently. If you enjoy this episode...
Ep. 41 "Rise of the Farmers" 14.07.2022 1:05:06
This episode we discuss the wild news going on right now around the farmers protesting in the Netherlands. We share why this matters for us here in the states, and what we can most likely expect. Bobby Lee then unleashes a heavy conspiracy theory upon us, and it just might blow your mind. We hope you enjoy this episode! If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episod...
Ep. 40 "Boobs on a plane" 07.07.2022 1:02:11
This episode begins way off from agriculture but ultimately ends with ag discussions. Logan shares about unfortunate movie timing on an airplane which leads Bobby Lee to share an unfortunate movie timing for him as well. Let us know whose scenario was worse on our website contact or DM us. It is dry, like dangerously dry here in West Tennessee. They share the struggles along with that, and what th...
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