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How to unlock cover crops benefits for profits and soil

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -0600

Keith Berns, co-founder of Green Cover weighs in with practical advice to optimize cover crops on your farm.

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Will the “bird flu” impact holiday dinners this year?

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0600

With the holidays right around the corner, Curt and Sarah dive into all things poultry, pork and biosecurity with The Farmer editor Kevin Schulz. Minnesota is the turkey production capital of the U.S. (and maybe more), and 600 farmers produce around 38 to 40 million birds annually.

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Ethanol surges corn prices, supercharges engines

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0600

On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah connect with Scott McPheeters of Gothenburg, Neb., where he shares all about his journey with ethanol on his farm.

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Spooky folklore and haunted farm stories

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0600

On this Field View episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah talk about some of the most famous spooky legends from across the country, and their own haunting experiences on the farm.

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Tales of true crime on the farm

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0600

On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah dig into some tales of true crime on the farm. From a story of jealously that happened in the early 1900s on Curt’s very own farm, to cases of fraud in the beef industry and stolen chickens in Nevada, this episode tells the stories of true crime in agriculture.

Plus, Weather 20/20 founder Gary Lezak joins us for a special harvest weather forecast, detailing what fall and winter weather might look like on your farm.

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How can you capitalize on 45Z tax credits?

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0600

On this deep dive episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah bring back a favorite guest from season one, Mitchell Hora, Iowa farmer and CEO and founder of Continuum Ag to talk about all things 45Z tax credits.

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Tips to get the most out of Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0600

On this field view episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with Matt Jungmann, National events director for Farm Progress, and Mike Pearson, broadcast director for Farm Progress. They discuss what’s coming next from the shows, favorite past times of years before, and give top tips of how to have the best farm show possible.

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Are terrorists coming for your farm?

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0600

On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah discuss all things agroterrorism and what the U.S. government and farmers themselves are doing to protect producers.

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Talking tar spot, FPS and more with Tom Bechman

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0600

On this Shop Talk episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with Farm Progress legend Tom Bechman about crop conditions and top diseases — including tar spot — and some Farm Progress Show memories.

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Weather and women in agribusiness

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0600

On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah cover weather insights with Gary Lezac, Weather 20/20, for the rest of the growing season and bring another Women in the Field episode talking all things Women in Agribusiness with Svitlana Synkovska, Portfolio Director for Women in Agribusiness.

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From the Field: Scott McPheeters, Gothenburg, Neb.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0600

Scott McPheeters talks about how his central-Nebraska crops are doing, and shares a market outlook on this From the Field episode of FP Next.

Meet Emma, from Ag with Emma

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0600

On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with Emma, the agriculturalist behind popular social media channels “Ag with Emma”, who shares tours of farms around the world, her work with a custom harvest crew, and what the driving force behind sharing her story with the agriculture industry and beyond.

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From the field: Austin Kautzman, Mott, ND

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0600

Meet Austin Katuzman of Mott, N.D., a next-generation farmer who grows a variety of crops including wheat, canola, flax, and corn on his family farm.

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Horsing around

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0600

On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah talk about all things horses.

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Water rights and wrongs: Why every drop matters

Tue, 20 May 2025 02:00:00 -0600

On this Shop Talk episode, delve into water usage and policy, as well as skin cancer prevention, with Brad Haire, Farm Press executive editor.

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Talking tractors with Max Armstrong

Tue, 06 May 2025 02:00:00 -0600

On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with legendary farm broadcaster Max Armstrong.

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Save money: Retrofit equipment with new tech

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0600

Curt and Sarah talk to Kyle Barry, manager of precision upgrades marketing; Clint Chaffer, product marketing lead for precision upgrades at John Deere about retrofitting new technology into current equipment. They also get a weather outlook from Weather 20/20.

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What does Elon Musk bring to agriculture and technology?

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0600

On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah talk about the growth of the ag tech market and one of this generation’s most popular innovators, Elon Musk.

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Why are eggs so expensive?

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0600

Learn what's happening with avian influenza, and how it's impacting producers, from Michigan Farmer Editor Jennifer Kiel.

How is barley made into beer?

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0600

National Barley Growers Association Vice President Mitch Konen, who farms in Fairfield Montana, gives Curt and Sarah the scoop on agronomics, policy and most importantly —how barley is turned into everyone’s favorite beer.

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Meet the High Cotton Award winners

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0600

On this Field View episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah head south to cotton country to visit with Delta Farm Press Senior Editor Brent Murphee.

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Which NFL players also play a role in agriculture?

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0600

On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah wrap up their football themes by sharing about notable current and retired NFL players who came from a farm, or are spending their retirement on the farm.

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Farming's Super Bowl impact: Wings, turf, pigskin and more

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0600

In the second episode of season two of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah are ready for kick-off, talking with Delta Farm Press Staff Writer Whitney Haigwood about agriculture’s contributions to the Super Bowl.

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When will farmers get a new Farm Bill?

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0600

On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah kick-off season two with another hot topic – Will we get a new Farm Bill before the extension expires again? Farm Progress Policy Editor Josh Baethge shares the latest updates on Farm Bill expectations and the incoming cabinet members.

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Will technology help make organic produce more affordable in 2024?

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0600

On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah visit with Farm Progress’ own Don Tourte, senior vice president of sales and events, about the recent Organic Grower Summit held in Monterey, Calif.

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What do farmers think about climate change?

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0600

On this Shop Talk episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah visit with Southwest Farm Press editor Shelley Huguley about her perspectives on climate change as a Texas farmer.

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Don’t get hacked: Tips for farm cybersecurity

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0600

On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah visit with Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Eugene Kowell about keeping your farm safe online

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Trump or Harris: Whose ag policy is best for farmers?

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0600

Curt and Sara talk to Josh Baethge, Farm Progress policy editor, about each campaign’s ag positions and policy, as well as the farm bill.

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What do agriculture buzzwords actually mean?

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0600

On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah discuss all the labels and buzzwords that are common in agriculture.

Shop talk: What’s next for the pork industry?

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0600

Curt and Sara talk to Kevin Schulz, editor of The Farmer, about the hog industry, how the elections could impact it, biosecurity and more.

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What does a beef checkoff dollar do for you?

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0600

On the latest Deep Dive episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah visit with Andy Bishop, Kentucky farmer and Chair of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board.

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How to handle tough times on the farm

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0600

Beyond the Crops podcasters Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass share their top tips to manage economic downturn.

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Is AI coming to a farm near you?

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0600

Andy Castillo, technology and machinery editor, shares top tech and trends for farmers in this Shop Talk episode.

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Farm files: Everything you need to know about Husker Harvest Days

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0600

On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah talk about their own memories of Husker Harvest Days, as well as the history of the show, what to expect this year and why farm shows are good for farmers.

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Shop Talk: What to know when attending FPS24

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0600

Farm show fever continues at FP Next, as Curt and Sarah visit with Farm Progress and Prairie Farmer Executive Editor Holly Spangler in this Shop Talk episode about the upcoming Farm Progress Show, August 27-29 in Boone, Iowa.

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Deep Dive: What to know about FPS and HHD

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0600

On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah talk with Farm Progress national farm show manager, Matt Jungmann, about the upcoming Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa Aug. 27-29, and just two weeks later, Husker Harvest Days, Sept. 10-12 near Grand Island, Neb.

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Can you farm fish on the Great Plains?

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0600

On this Field View episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah talk with staff writer, Elizabeth Hodges, about a story she has been working on about salmon farming in Nebraska.

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Why we love our county fairs

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0600

Ep. 18 Farm Files: Curt and Sarah talk all things county fair. What’s the oldest fair in the U.S., what fair food is best and so much more.

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What you need to know about carbon programs

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0600

On this Shop Talk edition of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah revisit the carbon conversation with Farm Futures Senior Editor Ben Potter. Ben took an in-depth look at what three farmers really think about the best carbon program, and what to look for when choosing a program.

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Beat the ag job hunt

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0600

Curt and Sarah are joined by Jessie Jarvis, founder and CEO of Of the West agriculture and western industry job platform.

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FP Next: How to get paid for carbon on your farm

Tue, 28 May 2024 03:00:00 -0600

Episode 15 has the answers to your carbon questions from Mitchell Hora, from choosing the right program to turning carbon into profit on your operation. Listen now!

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A farm dog is a farmer’s best friend

Tue, 14 May 2024 02:00:00 -0600

On this Farm Files on FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah talk about all things farm dogs.

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How to manage farm stress when its busy

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0600

On this Shop Talk episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah visit with Betty Haynes, Illinois farmer and Associate Editor of Prairie Farmer about how she juggles her role with Farm Progress, being a farm operator on her family farm and a mother.

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Finding affordable health care coverage

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0600

On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah visit with Krystil Smit, South Dakota Farm Bureau Executive Director about health care coverages offered to farmers and members.

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Planter prep tips from experts

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0600

Make sure your planter is ready to hit the field when you are this spring with tips and advice from John Deere. Curt and Sarah also talk about importance of planting time and keeping a sense of humor during a stressful season. Get your planter ready to roll as you listen in on this episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere.

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Farm Files - Just how much farmland does Bill Gates own?

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0600

It’s not just the farmer down the road buying land; media and business moguls, companies, and even China are making significant land purchases. What does that mean for you?

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Shop talk - What we learned at Commodity Classic

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0600

On this Shop Talk edition of FP Next, Curt and Sarah talk about Sarah’s recent trip to cover Commodity Classic in Houston, Tex. and some of the folks she visited with along the way, including Holly Spangler, Prairie Farmer; Allison Lund, Indiana Prairie Farmer; and Brian Torrey, John Deere.

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Deep dive - How does Brazil impact the U.S. agriculture market?

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0600

On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah visit with Matthew Kruse, president of Commstock Investments, about how important Brazilian weather and crop outlooks are to U.S. grain markets.

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Farm Files - Marriage on the farm

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600

In this Farm Files episode, Curt and Sarah discuss the ups and downs in a farm marriage and share advice for farm couples.

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Shop talk - New York Farm Show

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0600

On this Shop Talk edition of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with editor of American Agriculturalist, Chris Torres, about the premier indoor farm show. The show hosts more than 400 exhibitors sharing the latest in farm equipment, tractors, combines, seed and crop protection products, farm supplies, dairy and beef production, and woodlot industry supplies.

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Deep Dive: The wild, wild West of biologicals with guest, Laura Thompson

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0600

In this episode of FP Next Deep Dive, Sarah and Curt tackle a topic on the minds of many producers – how to navigate the wild West of crop biologicals and biostimulants to discover if they will pay off. With expertise from Nebraska Extension educator Laura Thompson, who coordinates Nebraska’s On Farm Research Program, this episode looks at biologicals, what they are, how they work and some studies from Nebraska that give hints on whether they can actually pay off or not in the field.

Thompson answers these questions and more in today’s episode.

Farm Files - Sights of the stock show

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 03:45:00 -0600

On this Farm Files edition of FP Next, Curt and Sarah talk about their favorite stock shows and how these shows bring benefits for local communities, attendees, and exhibitors. Kids who show livestock gain great life skills, including building sportsmanship, healthy competition, and hands-on knowledge about animal care.

What show is on Curt’s bucket list to attend in 2025? What is Sarah’s favorite thing to do during the Black Hills Stock Show? Listen in to all this and more on this Farm Files edition of FP Next.

Shop Talk - Tar Spot with Mindy Ward

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:30:00 -0600

Curt and Sara talk to Missouri Ruralist Editor Mindy Ward about how to prevent and treat tar spot in corn fields.

Grain Marketing 101 with Jacqueline Holland

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0600

On this episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with Farm Futures Grain Market Analyst Jacqueline Holland to find out what’s what with marketing. Are women better marketers? Where is the best place to find market updates? How can you make your marketing strategy better than ever?

Holland answers these questions and more in today’s episode.

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The future of on-farm podcasting

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Introducing FP Next – the latest offering from the

award-winning team at Farm Progress. Co-hosts Curt Arens and Sarah McNaughton

dive into all aspects of the agriculture industry from the field to the

feedlot, and pasture to policy.

What was the first type of tractor Curt drove? Do french

fries or the burger need to be eaten first? What’s the earliest these editors

have woken up to cover a story? Find out all these answers and more from Curt

and Sarah.

Listen in to this episode to find out a little more about

your new favorite new co-hosts, their experiences covering agriculture across

the country, and what else you can expect to hear from FP Next in 2024.

Listen to other FP Next Episodes:

https://www.farmprogress.com/podcasts

FP Next

How to unlock cover crops benefits for profits and soil

Will the “bird flu” impact holiday dinners this year?

Ethanol surges corn prices, supercharges engines

Spooky folklore and haunted farm stories

Tales of true crime on the farm

How can you capitalize on 45Z tax credits?

Tips to get the most out of Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days

Are terrorists coming for your farm?

Talking tar spot, FPS and more with Tom Bechman

Weather and women in agribusiness

From the Field: Scott McPheeters, Gothenburg, Neb.

Meet Emma, from Ag with Emma

From the field: Austin Kautzman, Mott, ND

Horsing around

Water rights and wrongs: Why every drop matters

Talking tractors with Max Armstrong

Save money: Retrofit equipment with new tech

What does Elon Musk bring to agriculture and technology?

Why are eggs so expensive?

How is barley made into beer?

Meet the High Cotton Award winners

Which NFL players also play a role in agriculture?

Farming's Super Bowl impact: Wings, turf, pigskin and more

When will farmers get a new Farm Bill?

Top agriculture stories of 2024

Will technology help make organic produce more affordable in 2024?

What do farmers think about climate change?

Don’t get hacked: Tips for farm cybersecurity

Trump or Harris: Whose ag policy is best for farmers?

What do agriculture buzzwords actually mean?

Shop talk: What’s next for the pork industry?

What does a beef checkoff dollar do for you?

How to handle tough times on the farm

Is AI coming to a farm near you?

Farm files: Everything you need to know about Husker Harvest Days

Shop Talk: What to know when attending FPS24

Deep Dive: What to know about FPS and HHD

Can you farm fish on the Great Plains?

Why we love our county fairs

What you need to know about carbon programs

Beat the ag job hunt

FP Next: How to get paid for carbon on your farm

A farm dog is a farmer’s best friend

How to manage farm stress when its busy

Finding affordable health care coverage

Planter prep tips from experts

Farm Files - Just how much farmland does Bill Gates own?

Shop talk - What we learned at Commodity Classic

Deep dive - How does Brazil impact the U.S. agriculture market?

Farm Files - Marriage on the farm

Shop talk - New York Farm Show

Deep Dive: The wild, wild West of biologicals with guest, Laura Thompson

Farm Files - Sights of the stock show

Shop Talk - Tar Spot with Mindy Ward

Grain Marketing 101 with Jacqueline Holland

The future of on-farm podcasting