That Farm Life

The science behind sustainable cattle farming takes center stage as host Archie Mason welcomes Tom Hess, a program associate with 18 years of experience at the University of Arkansas Division of Agricultural Livestock and Forestry Research Station. Tom's journey from fourth-generation farmer to "glorified cowboy" scientist reveals the critical bridge between academic research and practical farming applications.

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That Farm Life is produced by Agri Health Network in conjunction with Grounded Faith Ministries. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Dr. John Huff, veterinarian and owner of Animal Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas, shares his remarkable journey through cancer, addiction, and recovery while building a successful practice and international mission work. His story reveals how personal struggles transformed into opportunities to help others, from supporting veterinarians battling addiction to developing agricultural projects in Uganda.

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That Farm Life is produced by Agri Health Network in conjunction with Grounded Faith Ministries. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Jessica Burkham shares her journey from Nebraska ranch kid to Managing Director of Beef Alliance, an organization representing the nine largest cattle feeding companies in the United States that control approximately one-third of the fed cattle supply in the country. Her unique perspective bridges the worlds of production agriculture and policy as she works to advance technology adoption, sustainability practices, and market solutions in the commercial cattle feeding sector.

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That Farm Life is produced by Agri Health Network in conjunction with Grounded Faith Ministries. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Murray Benton, President of Mid-South Sales, brings three generations of petroleum industry wisdom to farmers facing unprecedented fuel challenges. His grandfather started selling diesel to farmers in 1945, and today Murray leads a company that provides comprehensive petroleum products to agricultural, industrial, and municipal customers across the region.

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That Farm Life is produced by Agri Health Network in conjunction with Grounded Faith Ministries. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

When was the last time you seriously evaluated your cattle mineral program? In this enlightening conversation with Kelly Smith, Account Manager for Hubbard Feeds, we explore how modern mineral technology is revolutionizing cattle production across America.

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That Farm Life is produced by Agri Health Network in conjunction with Grounded Faith Ministries. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

James Thornton, a Louisiana row crop farmer, shares his journey through crisis and community while reflecting on the challenges and joys of multi-generational farming. His story of resilience begins with a traumatic accident during his first year back on the family farm after college, when his father was run over by a tractor and hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

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That Farm Life is produced by Agri Health Network in conjunction with Grounded Faith Ministries. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

When wells run 24 hours a day and heat indices climb to 112 degrees, farmers face battles on multiple fronts. This raw, candid conversation with Craighead County Extension agent Chris Grimes exposes the harsh realities of farming through extreme drought conditions across the Mid-South.

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That Farm Life is produced by Agri Health Network in conjunction with Grounded Faith Ministries. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

The agricultural community is facing a silent crisis beneath the visible drought affecting vast regions of America. Dr. Brittany Schrick, assistant professor and family life specialist with the University of Arkansas Extension Service, joins us to discuss the profound mental health challenges farmers face during extreme weather events.

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That Farm Life is produced by Agri Health Network in conjunction with Grounded Faith Ministries. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Drought, inflation, war, and rising interest rates are creating a perfect storm for agricultural producers across America and globally. In this deeply informative conversation with Jim Tubbs, a veteran with 40 years in agricultural lending, we unpack these complex challenges by examining both historical context and current realities.

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That Farm Life is produced by Agri Health Network in conjunction with Grounded Faith Ministries. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Haley Mills shares her journey from growing up in a century farm family to becoming a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, highlighting the connections between agricultural heritage and mental wellness.

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That Farm Life is produced by Agri Health Network in conjunction with Grounded Faith Ministries. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.