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 important conversation about mental health and the necessity of seeking help when navigating tough times, wh...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 163
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, offering insights for producers of all sizes. The drama in agriculture takes a serious turn as Steve M...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 162
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 about Mike Tyson’s butt cheeks and discuss Jon Jones being the greatest UFC fighter of all time. Our...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 161
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-edge technology like GPS-guided systems that make aerial spraying more efficient and safe. Plus, Kei...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 160
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 take on the regenerative agriculture movement—both the pros and cons—and what this push could mean for...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 159
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 real highlight of this episode? In honor of Halloween, we’re bringing you spine-chilling tales of haun...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 158
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.? Every episode, we highlight an American-made company—and this week, it’s StopBoxUSA . Tune in for our...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 157
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 help to the communities in need? Tune in as we break down the disaster’s impact on agriculture, infra...
Oct 18, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 156
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 $3 million worth of meth hidden in produce at an Atlanta farmers market. Agriculture is being used a...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 155
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 all or nothing. As always, we shine a spotlight on an American-made product. This week, it’s Masa Tort...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 154
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/ Stick around for our Made in America segment, where we shine the spotlight on Kifaru, a company crafti...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 153
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. Whether you're interested in new farming technologies or looking to make your own career shift int...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 152
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 alternative crops like triticale and teff grass, plus how recent massive rainfalls are affecting crop yi...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 151
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 owners can do to protect their herds. For machinery lovers, we discuss the all-new Case IH AF11 combi...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 150
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 presented by Secretary Vilsack at the Farm Progress Show aimed at supporting domestic fertilizer prod...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 149
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 markets, and more! They briefly talk about Robby Starbucks recent bombshell breakthrough about Jack ...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 148
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, what should you grow, and how to market it. They also answer is direct to consumer beef really bett...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 147
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 high. Yields will hopefully be good but regardless this year is going to be bad for some. We discuss th...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 146
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 hope you enjoy the show! Agzaga is the official sponsor of Talk Dirt to Me! It is the ultimate online ...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 145
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. When margins are thin it pays to be creative. We hope you enjoy this episode! Agzaga is the official s...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 144
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 ultimate online farm store. American owned and operated. Go check out their site and get what you ne...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 143
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 better states to make and sell food in! We hope you enjoy this episode! Agzaga is the official sponsor...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 142
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 is the official sponsor of Talk Dirt to Me! It is the ultimate online farm store. American owned ...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 141
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 productive from a farming standpoint. Is it right to block things like this or is it a slippery slope? Tun...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Logan and Bobby Lee bust open a couple topics this episode. First they address John Deere's Chief Tractor Officer selection. Does this show how disconnected they are with the actual users of their equipment? Is this the prime time for a more affordable equipment company to rise up?? Logan shares a crazy story of felony level vandalism they experienced on the farm, and more. We hope you enjoy it! Agzaga is the official sponsor of Talk Dirt to Me! It is the ultimate online farm store. American own...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Logan and Bobby Lee gather in the morning for a change on this one! They discuss the latest updates on hay and planting progress. They then take a couple listener questions one of which spurs a pretty good discussion about corporate farms. They talk about how we just can't get the rain how we want it! Lots of ground covered in this one, and we hope you enjoy it! Agzaga is the official sponsor of Talk Dirt to Me! It is the ultimate online farm store. American owned and operated. Go check out thei...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Logan and Bobby Lee don't mince words in this episode. They highlight the anniversary of the Killdozer, discuss Logan's recent run in with the law, talk about high speed planters and the need for more affordable equipment, and then ask if BTOs really are the problem? Would you turn down 10,000 acres if you were offered it?? Agzaga is the official sponsor of Talk Dirt to Me! It is the ultimate online farm store. American owned and operated. Go check out their site and get what you need. Be sure t...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 137
This episode we cover a variety of topics like modern power vs old school power of tractors, tillage practices, are jorts back in, and answered some listener questions. We mention as well that next week we will reveal the details of the giveaway! We hope yall enjoy this episode! Agzaga is the official sponsor of Talk Dirt to Me! It is the ultimate online farm store. American owned and operated. Go check out their site and get what you need. Be sure to use the code TALKDIRT to get 10% off your or...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Logan and Bobby Lee are joined by Brandon Rogers. Yes the farmer from Farmer wants a wife, but no they don't talk about that show hardly at all. This episode revolves around an in depth look at the world of growing potatoes and then barley. Brandon is a wealth of knowledge on the subject and it was fascinating to hear of a differnet operation! We talk about the tillage practices, the equipment used, how they sell it, and so on! Agzaga is the official sponsor of Talk Dirt to Me! It is the ultimat...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Logan and Bobby Lee jump around a lot in this one. Sharing some of their stories about planting green and then rain! We then answered some listener questions ranging from eating alfalfa for current livestock. Can it cause bloat or worse? Lots of ground covered in this episode, so enjoy! Agzaga is the official sponsor of Talk Dirt to Me! It is the ultimate online farm store. American owned and operated. Go check out their site and get what you need. Be sure to use the code TALKDIRT to get 10% off...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 135
