Starting a new farming venture can be stressful. Join the Hay Kings podcast as Rob Flowers shares what he wishes he knew when starting a custom hay operation. 

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We’re here today with Curt Clark, an Iowa producer who was able to off-set machinery costs and labor (cutting his labor force from six to three) by purchasing one piece of equipment — the Vermeer ZR5-1200 self-propelled baler.

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Don Schilling joins the Hay Kings Podcast to share his hay export business experience and explain why the U.S. exports hay. Don gives us his perspective on foreign investment in the hay and forage industry. Most importantly, we discuss the upcoming port negotiations. 

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What are some of the best practices for your field and crops when makin' hay and are you doing them? Let’s hear from Stu Van Donselaar, test application engineer from Vermeer Corporation on what he sees as the best practices every operation should be doing in regard to field and crop management.

Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Market Information Center, joins the Hay Kings Podcast to share her 2022 forecast. Katelyn breaks it down region by region, discussing cattle herd dynamics, fertilizer prices, and so much more. 

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"Understand your problems, solve your problems". Cat Salois, director of research and technology for the McGregor Company, joins us to talk about her research on timothy. This episode is all about growing grasses. Agronomy nerds will love this episode! 

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Cat Salois, director of research and technology for the McGregor Company, joins us to talk about soil health. "The more we understand what the product does, the better we can use it." If you are considering biological or conventional fertilizer options listen to this podcast!

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Bret Julian, Director of Forage Sales and Channel Development at Vermeer Corporation, tells us how they are managing supply chain challenges and offer up suggestions on what hay producers can do now for the upcoming hay season.

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Ben and Elizabeth Omet join us to talk about the world of plastics. Their unique agripel products are facing supply chain disruptions. Here is their take on what farmers should do in this high-cost world of farming. 

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"There is more to farming than turning dirt". Join the Hay Kings podcast as we talk to Ken Wagenbach about his journey through agriculture. From full-time farmer to the corporate world Ken shares stories on personal growth, massive baling operations, and his expertise on large square balers. 

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