In this explosive episode of Talk Dirt to Me, we go off on the growing hatred toward American farmers, and we don’t hold back. From the endless attacks over subsidies to the ignorant comments about “too many farmers,” we set the record straight and unleash the truth.

We break down what the U.S. would look like if a massive percentage of farmers went broke. What happens if 20% of farmers disappear? What about 60%? The scenarios are nothing short of chaos, skyrocketing food prices, restaurant closures, fuel spikes, clothing shortages, and an unraveling of America’s food security.

This episode dives into:

• The devastating ripple effects of farmer loss on food, fuel, clothing, manufacturing, and more

• How inflation, shortages, and foreign dependence would crush the U.S.

• Why ignorance fuels anti-farmer rhetoric, and why we’re saying “f*$k you” to the haters

If you care about where your food, fuel, and everyday goods come from, this episode is a wake-up call. Farmers aren’t the problem, they’re the reason you can afford to eat.

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Go check out Agzaga! 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 TalkDirt20 to get $20 off your order of $50 or more! Visit them at: https://agzaga.com 

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This week on Talk Dirt to Me, we’re diving head-first into your burning questions, and things get wild. Ever wondered how farmers collect semen from bulls, horses, and even pigs? We break it down with some gritty, no-BS farm talk.

We also tackle the big question in ag economics: what’s the best way to learn it? Should you invest in a college degree, or can you gain just as much (maybe more) from hands-on ag extension courses?

Then, we shift gears into one of the hottest topics in agriculture today: farm payments. This is a subject we’ve been outspoken about in the past, but with the extreme situation farmers are facing in today’s ag world, we actually find ourselves rethinking our stance. You’ll hear us debate it, wrestle with the realities, and share how our perspective has evolved.

Whether you’re a farmer, rancher, ag student, or just curious about the gritty truth of modern farming, this episode brings the heat with honest conversation, wild stories, and unfiltered opinions.

Support the Show & Your Tractor Cab: Head over to https://tractormat.link/td2m and use the code TALKDIRT to save 15% on an American-made floor mat built tough for your tractor.

Go check out Agzaga! 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 TalkDirt20 to get $20 off your order of $50 or more! Visit them at: https://agzaga.com 

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Ask and you shall receive, our most requested episode is finally here: Our Dads!

In this special episode of Talk Dirt to Me, we’re joined in studio by Logan’s dad, Tim Hanks, and Bobby Lee’s dad, Bob Hanks. Together, we dig into the incredible history of the Hanks family farm, stretching all the way back to the 1600s. You’ll hear how the operation once grew into the largest cattle operation in the region, the hard lessons learned from brutal cattle prices, the transition into row crops, and unforgettable stories of equipment breakdowns, injuries, and grit on the farm. 

This episode is packed with multi-generational farm stories, raw honesty, and plenty of laughs. Whether you’re a farmer, rancher, or just love hearing authentic tales of hard work and resilience, this one is a must-listen. 

Don’t miss this epic episode, it’s farming history, family legacy, and classic stories all rolled into one.

Support the Show & Your Tractor Cab: Head over to https://tractormat.link/td2m and use the code TALKDIRT to save 15% on an American-made floor mat built tough for your tractor.

Go check out Agzaga! 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 TalkDirt20 to get $20 off your order of $50 or more! Visit them at: https://agzaga.com 

👉 Listen now, hit subscribe, and leave Logan and Bobby Lee a 5-star review to keep the dirt talk rolling every week! 

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In this episode of Talk Dirt to Me, Logan and Bobby Lee kick things off with a round of listener Q&A. Covering everything from how to pick up new hay ground, to how many breeding seasons you can expect from a bull, and more. Then, Logan rants about how everyone wantst to talk about cattle but never row crop! Finally, the conversation turns to a serious comparison between the current agricultural crisis and the 1980s farm crisis that devastated rural America.

We break down why farm input costs in 2025 have skyrocketed far beyond the rate of inflation since the ’80s, why this financial pressure is pushing farmers to the brink, how oftenttimes the USDA report hurts farmers, and what it means for the future of American agriculture. Whether you’re a farmer, rancher, ag industry insider, or just enjoy the show, this episode delivers hard truths, real talk, and no sugar-coating.

Link to the YouTube video referenced with the farm panel: 

https://youtu.be/8tvAmhcWLaQ?si=odGY1pu1V58BRw1m 

Support the Show & Your Tractor Cab: Head over to https://tractormat.link/td2m and use the code TALKDIRT to save 15% on an American-made floor mat built tough for your tractor.

Go check out Agzaga! 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 TalkDirt20 to get $20 off your order of $50 or more! Visit them at: https://agzaga.com 

👉 Listen now, hit subscribe, and leave Logan and Bobby Lee a 5-star review to keep the dirt talk rolling every week! 

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YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/c/HurricaneCreekFarms

Logan: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/LHFarmsTN

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lo.hanks/

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYpTjKQtOMABFOc2Aw3_Ow 

This episode is a wild ride from start to finish. We open with the ongoing WNBA drama that’s been lighting up headlines, then dive into a conversation about high-speed police chases versus slow, off-road getaways—not real case breakdowns, just our take on which we’d rather attempt and the dangers of each.

Things really kick into gear when we get into listener Q&A. We talk about why Bobby Lee sold his John Deere 4030, which leads to a deeper discussion about running reliable equipment that fits your operation—especially if you’re a one-man show. From there, we talk about the pros and cons of working alone, and how that can affect the flow and efficiency of farm work. We also get into the best cattle strategies if you're starting out with just 10 acres, covering practical advice for beginners looking to make the most of small land.

Later in the show, we close things out with a conversation around moral dilemmas, sparked by a discussion about OnlyFans and relationships—but we’ll let you decide where that rabbit hole leads.

It’s another jam-packed, no-filter episode of Talk Dirt To Me—raw, real, and straight from the heart of rural America.

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You can use this link as well for the TractorMats: https://tractormat.link/td2m 

Go check out Agzaga! 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 TalkDirt20 to get $20 off your order of $50 or more! Visit them at: https://agzaga.com 

👉 Listen now, hit subscribe, and leave Logan and Bobby Lee a 5-star review to keep the dirt talk rolling every week! 

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Logan: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/LHFarmsTN

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This week on Talk Dirt to Me, Logan kicks things off with the awesome stories of overloading an elevator at the Creed concert and meeting the nicest state trooper he’s ever dealt with(he still got a ticket). From there, we dive into listener questions covering hot topics in agriculture. Is now the right time to expand cow/calf pairs? Are we seeing the new standard for cattle prices? How can we get kids involved in agriculture at a young age? Is Dan actually a cyborg? And More!

We wrap things up with our Made in America feature, highlighting TractorMat—a premium, American-made tractor floor mat designed to fit over your existing mat. Built tough right here in the USA, TractorMat is perfect for protecting your cab. You can even use code TALKDIRT at checkout to save 15% off your order. 

You can use this link as well for the TractorMats: https://tractormat.link/td2m 

Go check out Agzaga! 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 TalkDirt20 to get $20 off your order of $50 or more! Visit them at: https://agzaga.com 

👉 Listen now, hit subscribe, and leave Logan and Bobby Lee a 5-star review to keep the dirt talk rolling every week! 

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Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hurricanecreekfarm/

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/c/HurricaneCreekFarms

Logan: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/LHFarmsTN

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lo.hanks/

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYpTjKQtOMABFOc2Aw3_Ow 

We’re back with a wide-open Q&A episode and it gets real. You asked, we answered, nothing off-limits. We kick things off with a wild story about Tennessee Vols water towers spotted in Iraq (yep, really), then dive into the controversy around public land being sold off, and explore awesome ways to diversify your farm in today’s chaotic ag economy.

But we didn’t stop there… Things got spicy as we debated good ol’ T&A and where our preferences lie. Which is better?? Because what’s a country podcast without a little fun?

Plus, our Made in America spotlight features Plano, the legendary tackle box and gun case brand keeping it red, white, and rugged.

Whether you’re tuning in from the tractor or the tailgate, this episode hits all the right notes—agriculture, freedom, humor, and grit.

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 TalkDirt20 to get $20 off your order of $50 or more! Visit them at: https://agzaga.com 

👉 Listen now, hit subscribe, and leave Logan and Bobby Lee a 5-star review to keep the dirt talk rolling every week! 

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YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/c/HurricaneCreekFarms

Logan: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/LHFarmsTN

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lo.hanks/

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYpTjKQtOMABFOc2Aw3_Ow 

Longtime friend of the show William Lea returns to the Talk Dirt to Me studio for his third appearance, and this one's a banger. We dive deep into the state of modern agriculture. Why it feels like farming is on life support, and what it’s really going to take for American farmers to become profitable again.

We break down the harsh realities growers are facing in 2025, the ugly truth about margins, and how the next wave of successful farmers will be those willing to adapt or die. We also unpack the new federal payment program being floated to help farmers recover from the brutal financial hits of 2023 and 2024. Will it be enough, or is it just another drop in the bucket?

Plus, in our Made in America segment, we spotlight a Southern staple: Bryan Foods, a company with deep roots in American meat production.

This is an episode for every farmer feeling the pressure, and for anyone who wants to understand what it really takes to survive in ag right now.

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 TalkDirt20 to get $20 off your order of $50 or more! Visit them at: https://agzaga.com 

👉 Listen now, hit subscribe, and leave Logan and Bobby Lee a 5-star review to keep the dirt talk rolling every week! 

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Logan: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/LHFarmsTN

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YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYpTjKQtOMABFOc2Aw3_Ow 

In this week’s Talk Dirt To Me, we’re diving headfirst into the Big Beautiful Bill, and trust us, there’s a lot hidden in those pages that every farmer in America needs to know. We break down what’s happening with ARC/PLC payments, how they could hit your bottom line, and why you should care.

Then we crank up the heat with the National Farm Security Action Plan. Yeah, it sounds like bureaucratic fluff, but it could change the game for who owns America’s dirt. Speaking of which, just how much U.S. farmland does China own? We pull back the curtain on foreign land ownership and what that means for real American farmers busting their backs every day.

We’re also looking ahead at upcoming farm payments, disaster relief dollars, and the harsh reality of how far they don’t go for the people who feed this nation.

But we didn’t stop there. We dug deep into the primal part of every man’s soul: the desire to be an outlaw, a renegade, a modern-day cowboy pushing against the system. Why do men dream of breaking free from the herd? We’ve got some thoughts, and you won’t want to miss them.

And in our Made in America segment, we highlight Wilde Protein Chips, a crispy, protein-packed snack that proves American grit and good taste can go hand in hand.

If you’re a red-blooded farmer, rancher, or freedom-loving renegade, this episode is your rally cry. Hit play, share it with your crew, and let’s keep real American agriculture alive and kicking.

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 TalkDirt20 to get $20 off your order of $50 or more! Visit them at: https://agzaga.com 

👉 Listen now, hit subscribe, and leave Logan and Bobby Lee a 5-star review to keep the dirt talk rolling every week! 

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YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/c/HurricaneCreekFarms

Logan: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/LHFarmsTN

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YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYpTjKQtOMABFOc2Aw3_Ow 

In this fresh episode of Talk Dirt To Me, Logan and Bobby Lee open up the listener mailbag and dive into a great question about whether modern farming and breeding are pushing the limits of what God intended for His creation. It’s a respectful challenge that sparks a lively conversation about how far agriculture has come, and where it might be going next.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Logan and Bobby Lee without some real-world laughs, so they swap stories about the never-ending circus that is Facebook Marketplace and how “dealing with people” online always keeps them humble (and entertained).

Then they tackle the hot topic of Senator Mike Lee’s public land sell-off proposal. Should public land stay in public hands? Bobby Lee’s perspective may surprise folks who think they know where he stands.

This week’s Made in the USA shoutouts go to Filibuster Bourbon, pour yourself a glass and kick back, and Bid on Beef, the site helping families buy quality American beef direct.

If you like honest takes, good laughs, and zero sugar-coating, this is one you’ll want to queue up.

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 TalkDirt20 to get $20 off your order of $50 or more! Visit them at: https://agzaga.com 

👉 Listen now, hit subscribe, and leave Logan and Bobby Lee a 5-star review to keep the dirt talk rolling every week! 

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Bobby Lee: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=hurricane%20creek%20farms

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hurricanecreekfarm/

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/c/HurricaneCreekFarms

Logan: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/LHFarmsTN

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lo.hanks/

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYpTjKQtOMABFOc2Aw3_Ow