🎧 Episode 102 of the Hay Kings Podcast

Jon Paul Driver sits down with Jesse Bounds to talk about what’s next for the hay industry — from HayCon 2025 in Las Vegas to pivoting through low prices, export disruptions, and changing markets.

They cover:

Jesse shares honest, real-world insight about how growers can adapt, collaborate, and find opportunity even in tough conditions.

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🎧 Episode 101 of the Hay Kings Podcast

Making hay isn’t always the best decision. Dr. Carson Roberts, Assistant Professor and Forage Specialist at the University of Missouri, joins host Jon Paul Driver to unpack his controversial article: “10 Reasons You Should Quit Making Hay.”

From skyrocketing equipment costs to oversupply, soil health, and alternative winter feeding strategies, this episode challenges assumptions and sparks fresh thinking about specialization, economics, and forage management.

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🎧 Episode 100 of the Hay Kings Podcast

The Hay Kings Podcast hits a major milestone — 100 episodes! To celebrate, host Jon Paul Driver is joined by his niece, Avery Rowe, for a fun and personal conversation about farm life. From long, hot days on open-station tractors to mastering balers, rakes, and breakdowns, Avery shares six summers’ worth of stories from the hayfield while balancing her finance and Spanish studies at Washington State University. A perfect mix of family, lessons learned, and the lighter side of hay farming.

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🎧 Episode 99 of the Hay Kings Podcast

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🎧 Episode 98 of the Hay Kings Podcast

Alfalfa weevils are turning into a high-stakes pest—and pyrethroid resistance is making the problem worse. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Erica Rodbell, Forage Research Agronomist at Forage Genetics International, and Jeffrey “Alfalfa” Jackson to dive deep into practical solutions. From regional scouting tips to insecticide rotation strategies, early cutting, and even grazing as pest control—this episode is packed with actionable insights to protect your yield and quality.

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Sponsored by Krone – Dedicated to Hay and Forage Producers.

In this episode of the Hay Kings Podcast, host Jon Paul Driver is joined by logistics veteran Eric Wright of Portland Container. Together, they unpack the rhythm of global container flow, the hidden costs of just-in-time supply chains, and why parts availability matters more than ever for agriculture. From tariff shocks to warehouse trends, this episode gives hay and forage producers a strategic lens for navigating supply volatility. 

🎧 Episode 97 of the Hay Kings Podcast

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In this episode of Hay Kings, host Jon Paul Driver is joined by Eric Wright of Portland Container to break down the complex world of logistics and how it affects hay and agricultural exports. From container shortages and tariff risks to the high cost of downtime, Eric explains why time is the most valuable—and unforgiving—resource in the freight game. This episode dives deep into the challenges and choices that shape the movement of ag products around the world.

⏱ Time drives everything—from billing to shipping to harvest.

🚚 Disruptions cut into revenue and reduce asset use.

📦 Hay exports face challenges due to low container value.

💸 Fixed costs don’t stop when the press does.

🌎 Global shifts hit hard at the farm level.

🎧 Episode 96 of the Hay Kings Podcast

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What do you do when your hay gets so sugary it turns to concrete inside the baler? Stefan Hollmann joins host Jon Paul Driver to talk about high-sugar hay challenges, frost-damaged canola, and why chamber liners are a must in South Australia.

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🌾 Whether you're fighting sticky hay or curious about global hay practices, this one’s worth a listen.

🎧 Episode 95 of the Hay Kings Podcast

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On this episode of the Hay Kings Podcast, host Jon Paul Driver sits down with Stefan Hollmann, a seasoned baler operator who took his skills from a family farm in Germany to the demanding fields of South Australia. Stefan shares his mastery of high-density baling in some of the world’s toughest conditions. With over 100,000 bales under his belt, Stefan offers real-world insights into machine setup, twine technology, and why pre-season maintenance is critical to success.

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In this episode of the Hay Kings Podcast, Jon Paul Driver sits down with Mark Mendez of MMT Ag to explore the evolution of California’s hay market and the challenges facing dairies and forage producers. From falling demand to rising labor costs, Mendez offers grounded insight on surviving tight margins, building strong teams, and preparing the next generation for success. This is a must-listen conversation for anyone navigating the future of forage and feed.

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