In this episode of Beyond the Crops, we are diving into a topic that's sparked a lot of interest on our social media platforms—artificial food dyes. We discuss our personal experiences, the impact of these dyes on our children, and the scientific research behind the effects of artificial food dyes on health and behavior.

Thrive market finds:

Find Jena's thrive market food dye swaps here.

Resources Mentioned:

Food Color and Autism: A Meta-Analysis: NCBI - WWW Error Blocked Diagnostic

Immune Reactivity to Food Dye:  NCBI - WWW Error Blocked Diagnostic

Prevalence of Artificial Food Colors in Grocery Store Products Marketed to Children:
NCBI - WWW Error Blocked Diagnostic

The Synthetic food dye, Red 40, causes DNA damage, causes chronic inflammation, and impacts microbiome in mice: NCBI - WWW Error Blocked Diagnostic

Food Dyes | An overview of all the dyes currently used in Food : https://www.macsenlab.com/blog/food-dyes-an-overview/

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The quality of life we enjoy living rurally is something that is difficult to put into words, but rather it must be experienced. This week we brought Shelly Greving on the podcast to highlight her brainchild, Evolution of the Heartland, a movement highlighting  how rural America is changing.

Tune in to this week’s episode to hear how Evolution of the Heartland is helping to bring awareness around innovation in rural America and opportunities that exist here.

Evolution Of the Heartland Events:

DEWITT, IOWA | JULY 25

STANTON, IOWA | SEPTEMBER 12

COON RAPIDS, IOWA | SEPTEMBER 26

MANNING, IOWA | OCTOBER 3

‌To find out more visit: https://www.evolutionoftheheartland.com or on social Facebook, Instagram

Remember we launch new episodes every Tuesday. We’d love to hear your feedback on this episode and our succession series on our Instagram page @beyondthecrops_.

We’ve enjoyed connecting with so many of you over there. Let us know if you have any questions or things you’d like us to do a deeper dive on. See ya next time

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This week we’re excited to kick off a new series: On Farm Succession Planning. We have been wanting to lean into this topic since we started podcasting and this week we’re brining you an interview from Brooke Didier Starks, founder and owner of Legacy Legal.
 
Brooke is an Estate Planning Attorney who caters to farm families and entrepreneurs.She strives to break hard topics into bite-size pieces and find solutions to situations families think are impossible. We’re excited to have this conversation with Brooke and kick off our succession series.

Remember we launch new episodes every Tuesday. We’d love to hear your feedback on this episode and our succession series on our Instagram page @beyondthecrops_.

We’ve enjoyed connecting with so many of you over there. Let us know if you have any questions or things you’d like us to do a deeper dive on. See ya next time

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Welcome back to another episode of Beyond the Crops! This week we are diving into a hot topic that’s been sparking debates online: Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement speech. We unpack the polarized reactions, especially around his comments to women about prioritizing marriage and family, a perspective rooted in his Catholic faith.

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We are back together and ready to dive into this episode focusing on finding motivation and overcoming burnout.  But first, we have to celebrate out podcast's ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Congratulations to us and a huge THANK YOU to you for listening and supporting Beyond The Crops.

In this episode discover how we manage burnout, handle the ebb and flow of planting seasons, and balance daily farm chores with personal well-being. From discussing the challenges of maintaining consistency in podcasting to sharing practical tips for improving sleep and staying energized, this episode is packed with insights for farmers, farm wives, and really anyone struggling to find motivation in their daily lives.

Tune in for a candid, light-hearted conversation that blends real-life farm experiences with practical advice on overcoming burnout and staying motivated.

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MP & Josh give updates on planting season and some early-season scouting tips. Right now is a crucial time for scouting on the farm and making decisions for your crop. 

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Part 2 of our two part interview with Keri Anania, Owner & PA-C at Nebraska Functional Medicine. In this episode we talk about where to start with functional medicine as a mother for your kids. We talk about practical steps to take mitigate stress on our bodies, start feeling better and live a happy healthier life.

Part 1 of our two part interview with Keri Anania, Owner & PA-C at Nebraska Functional Medicine. In this episode we talk about what functional medicine is and how it connects to fertility, hormones, gut heath, MTHFR and more. Keri shares where you can start with functional medicine and listening to your body.

Ever feel like you’re hearing a foreign language when people are talking about the grain markets? Well, same. Brittany Wondercheck joins us today to break down all things grain marketing and helps us grasp some foundational grain marketing tips!

Check out Brittany’s blog and find her Grain Marketing 101 and 201 courses here: http://farmgirlnextdoor.com/

Follow Brittany on Insta: 

Instagram (@nefarmgirlnextdoor)

Seasonal price pattern: 

Seasonal Grain Price Patterns

When is the best time to sell corn? http://farmgirlnextdoor.com/when-is-typically-the-best-time-to-sell-corn/

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Today we are talking about how we work on our mental mindset, how it's a long game, and some of the different strategies we use to heal and maintain our mental health. This is especially timely going into a season where mental mindset has been a challenge for both of us in the past. 

Fried Ice Cream Bars recipe

5 Minute Journal

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