The Degenerative Ag Podcast

Happy 4th of July!!!   There's been plenty of time sat in a sprayer recently, so we decided to tackle some of the hard hitting, and maybe too wild conspiracy theories of agriculture. Crop mobs, fake birds, deer reading your tractor screens?    Also, say hello to our new sponsor, Hardhide whiskey.  They were more than accommodating to us, and sent us two different flavors to sample, how does that p...

  We've got another weather break in, just in time to grab a few beverages, get up to date on events, and complain about the weather.   Rooster chaos, bees change hands in a truck stop lot, and Trevor drinks Roundup by accident—then accidentally buys a Spra Coupe. Wind's howling, trees are snapping, and we're arguing shelterbelts versus cover crops while eating durian wafers.  Email: degenerativea...

  Welcome back You Son Of A Mitch Rock Supply, who is stepping in for both The Son of Saline Soil and the Garlic Guardian.    The main discussion of the day revolves around growing up in town vs the country.    Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/DegenerativeAgriculture/posts Email: degenerativeag@gmail.com 

  We got a "nice" pause in our planting schedules, due to ridiculous winds blowing soil all over the dang place.  So, as we do, got a break and went over to the watering hole and put together an episode.   We go through a few listener questions, and have a fun game of Would You Rather?   email: degenerativeag@gmail.com Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Pat...

  You give us your opinion, but this "short" episode proves the weather needs to turn so we can get in the fields.  We're spending too much on auction purchases, losing money selling at auction, going on vacations, and getting bored at our desks.   We get a few listener questions in as well, and you can feel the steam rolling from our ears through your speakers while we figure out how to math.   P...

  As you all know, we're suckers for a good, or bad, auction sale.  Are there different ways to approach live auctions vs online?  Is one better than the other? Is it acceptable to stare down the fella bidding against you and sensually lick your lips in an attempt to get them to back down?   We'll talk all sorts of theories and a bit of etiquette.  In fact, Captain Corporate gives a live demo duri...

  April is here, and it's time to say goodbye to winter, and hello to planting season, or so we thought, as we've gotten over an inch of moisture in the last week.  We decided we should share what we are all doing for spring preparation, trying to control the urge to hit the field far too early.     Christopher is back from his trip to Greenwich, England, and fills us in on his selfless journey to...

  It's everyone's favorite time of year, pay the tax man.  Can you avoid it? Do farmers really not pay any taxes (a common accusation)?  Where should our tax dollars be allocated?   We've got a list of things that could potentially written off, if you word it the right way.  Is it possible in the present day to rewrite the tax system to work for the people?  Who knows, but we try and solve that is...

  Given current events, we decided it was time to revisit the topic of subsidies, from a different angle, this time more-so from "the systems" side. Have subsides stifled innovation and farmer's choice?  Can "the system" be changed in it's current form to help new and smaller farmers more, if they want help? **********Prepare for a pretty epic Son of Saline Soil rant!!!!!!!************   The Garli...

  We sit down with a special guest, Nate, with the Grand Forks Farm Toy Show.  He talks about his life in the ag industry, including farming, working in ag dealerships, and seeing how precision farming has grown and changed since day one.   We also get a chance to talk about the Grand Forks Farm Toy Show, coming up March 13 &14th. What does the show have in store for the visitors this year?  ...

  We have a very special guest this week, a long-time supporter of the podcast, an even longer friend to each of the crew, and most importantly, one heck of a human being.   Alse joins us to talk about his farming life, what it's been like to start farming from scratch, and what kind of lessons have been learned growing up around the agriculture industry.    Also, we give a recap of the Ag on Ice...

 Special guest this episode, Eric from Eric's Custom 3D Grain Setups talks us through his business of custom, one-off 3D printed grain bins and elevators.  How has the toy/collector market changed over the last decade, how much detail can be applied with current technology, and how he's built this business from the ground up.   He also talks about how he is able to take practically any farmer's gr...

  He's finally here in person, Brad The Cobbler!  We got a chance to kidnap him off the farm for a sit down about what it's like completely changing careers after a decade+, the differences between constant public interaction, and the sometimes more remote life on the farm, and the mental health perks of farming.   Questions, comments, concerns: degenerativeag@gmail.com Patreon for exclusive conte...

  After year of tough commodity prices, (grow red potatoes, they're not commoditized), lean rain, and high expenses, what are some changes you would like to make to better your farming situation?   We talk about our own personal goals, as well as the goals we have for each other. Remember, it can be helpful to get an opinion from the outside looking in.   And of course, what seems to have become o...

  It's time for a new year, new (evolving) us, bleh.  We wanted to make a quick short to thank all of our listeners thus far, give a quick history recap, and let everyone know what we have planned for the upcoming year.   Our biggest change will involve bringing on guest, who have different jobs/hobbies in agriculture, and that could potentially be you! E-mail us your information, and what you wou...

  It's that time of year, so what a better way to celebrate than answer holiday themed questions from our listeners!?!  From North Pole agriculture, to Agricultures Naughty or Nice list, we cover them all.   And of course, updates on the day-to-day happenings (lots of auction updates, it's for the kids).   Happy Holidays from all of us at the Degenerative Agriculture Podcast! Email: degenerativeag...

  In honor of our first icy road day of the winter, we got together to discuss our personal side hustles to make some extra cash to cover taxes, rent, and lavish vacations, until farming kicks into gear next spring.  We even have a special listener guest stop by to show us the results of her winter activities (yes, you can bribe us to maybe appear on an episode).  And, to wrap it up, what do farm...

  On this episode, we discuss one of the more overlooked health aspects of farming: sleep deprivation. How does it affect performance, what do you do to counteract the effects, and tips/tricks to maximize the little amount of sleep you get during the full-on onslaught of planting/harvesting/cattle farming.   We also follow up on previous episode topics, fill you in on auction purchases (they never...

    The Son of Saline Soil goes on an epic rant, new knives, tractor sandwiches, and injuries.  We answer listener questions, get off topic, and then back on topic to the main topic:  If we had the chance to build a service truck with multi-corporation farmer money, what are the top 5 features we'd be sure to have.  Plus, at the time of release, we officially have hats available for sale, pricing...

  It's that time of year, the crops are coming off the fields and the vermin are moving into the farmsteads for the winter.  Every degenerate has their own way of managing, or at least attempting to manage the unwanted pet population.  We also try and help a "friend or two" with their infestation issues.   Beet harvest is in full swing, so we give a regional update, and of course, progress of the...

  We're in the heat of harvest! While the Son of Saline Soil is eating corn the long way, Larson's Plate Trevor Beets Off, Andrew is choking chickens, and Captain Corporate cops a feel off of spuds, we answer questions sent in by you!   We will return back to our normal format once it starts raining, or the harvest is over.  Never fear, we'll have something in 2 weeks guaranteed! To submit your ow...

  It's a rainy-day mid-harvest break.  Vague updates from the big-time farmers on how their crops are yielding, garlic is done curing and ready for sale, and the most important question: When will the potatoes be ready for sale?   Also, we debate which produce should be classified as fruits, vegetables, and "other".   E-mail questions and comments to: degenerativeag@gmail.com Patreon, for exclusiv...

  We dive into the hot debate on weather prediction, inaccuracies in modern forecasting, which apps are the most reliable, and, the reliable old farmer's ways of predicting the weather.  Do their methods still prove effective today?   We wrap it up with discussing rain gauges, and why we should all move to the 1/8" measurement system instead of the current tens base we use now.   Questions or comm...

  We were fortunate enough to have Captain Corporate back from paternity leave this week. (Un)fortunately, he must be a big fan of Homer, this is a long one folks.   We give early season harvest updates, auction/private purchases, and eventually even get around to talking about the topic of the day: Tires. Email us: degenerativeag@gmail.com Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebria...

  A bit of a changeup, Captain Corporate is on paternity leave, so we're bringing in the first of a few guest Degenerates, starting with the proprietor of You Son Of A Mitch Rock Supply, Mitch.   He fills us in on life west of Interstate, current markets, and his one of a kind breeding program.  We also get an impromptu update from Captain Corporate, continue to ignore the metric system of measure...