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Nolan and Sam sat down with Aaron Hird, a State Soil Health Specialist with USDA/NRCS. We talked in great detail about how soil health effects the yield, plant health, erosion control, and a lot more on your farm. Cover crops are a vital tool when it comes to making sure your field is able to carry your crop to its full potential as well as ensuring your land stays stable and nutrient rich without washing away. Ask your agronomist for more information today or visit the Farmers Cooperative website at https://www.myfarmerscoop.com.

4-H is America's largest youth group organization. Andy Larson is an extension educator at UNL and he sits down with Nolan to discuss the goals of 4-H and their own personal experiences with it. Tune in to today's episode to learn more.

Forest Gump would have LOVED this episode. If you want to learn more about what it's like to grow and sell shrimp... Reid Pretzer is THE GUY to ask. He gives us some insight into his business and drops a few helpful hints and tricks throughout this episode.

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As farmers,

There are a lot of expenses we have to pay for and a lot we need to keep track of. However, there is one thing that you probably don't think of too often that could be costing you thousands of dollars. Our guests Brent and Cory will help give some insight on this problem and how we can mitigate it!

Hint... it might be your TIRES!

Flies have been a big problem this year for cattle producers, causing nutrient deficiencies and eye problems, Nolan and Sam talked with Linda Mckay and Kaylee Wheeler from the feed department to talk causes and solutions to this growing issue. They also talked with Kaylee about her growing web series The Resilient Rancher and how she's bridging the gap between the ag community and consumers.

Nolan sits down with Brian Scherling who is the Seed Department Manager at Farmers Cooperative! Brian has served The Co-Op for the past 20 years and helps shine some light on the use of cover crops. With another special appearance from Sam Hahn, these three give some real insight in the world of farming!

In this episode of Grow by Farmers Cooperative,

Nolan sits down with Sam Hahn and Randy Norris to talk about life during COVID-19 as everything is beginning to open back up. They discuss the "new normal" and much much more. They also touch on Murder Hornets and receiving your Stimulus Checks! It's all fun and games (with a hint of education) when we sit down with Nolan Fast!

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Nolan sat down with Randy Prellwitz to talk about Sky Tech, the aerial division of Farmers Cooperative. They talked about how Randy got to where he is today, how future pilots could get there, and what Sky Tech has to offer our patrons. Check it out, and keep growing!

Sky Tech treats fields with insecticide, fungicide, applies fertilizer, and spreads cover crops. Find out more at www.myfarmerscoop.com!

Want more? Watch the YouTube video that accompanies this podcast here: https://youtu.be/WQnHCgVd5Eg

Welcome to Episode 8! Today we sit down with Ryan Norris and Ernie Hroch and discuss grain marketing. Each of these two men specialize in certain aspects and have quite a bit of experience in this field. Nolan wants to dig deep and help deliver you all their years of wisdom. Enjoy and as always...

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Welcome to Episode 7! Today we sit down with Brad Parman and Scott Heinrich to discuss Agronomy! We all have weak points and areas where we could further our education. When it comes to soil management and crop production... these two are the experts! Enjoy and as always...

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