TopSoil Podcast

TopSoil Podcast episodes:

• 01.29.2019

  Getting Ahead of the Game

  Mitchell comes at you in episode 10. He is finishing up the discussion on 60 inch corn, as well as quantifying sustainability, reducing our carbon footprint and looking toward your end goal. If you aren't starting now, then you're going...

  
• 01.24.2019

  Season 2, Episode 9 - Adapting to Change

  Trent comes back at you in episode 9 to continue with the topic of 60 inch corn. He discusses how, like most things, it is a learning process and there will be hiccups, but we must focus on the end...

  
• 01.14.2019

  60 Inch Row Corn

  Mitchell comes back to you for episode 8 of The TopSoil Podcast discussing his take on 60 inch corn rows and how his senior year (of college) project really dug deeper into this. 

  
• 01.03.2019

  Season 2, Episode 7 - What to Look for in a Product

  Trent and Mitchell are back together again for Episode 7! They're discussing the uprising in biologicals and biological seed treatments, and using biologicals to become more sustainable.

  
• 12.27.2018

  Season 2, Episode 6 - Your Mindset on Sustainability and Conservation

  Trent comes at you in episode 6 discussing the topics of sustainability and conservation. Where is our food coming from? We need to do a better job answering that question, as farmers. 

  
• 12.12.2018

  Season 2, Episode 5: Why are we seeing low boron and sulfur?

  In the last episode, Trent asks Mitchell a question regarding boron and sulfur in our soils. In episode 5, Mitchell discusses soil testing and why 99% of the soil tests he's seeing are showing low boron and sulfur. 

  
• 12.10.2018

  Season 2, Episode 4 - Marketing Directly to the Consumer

  In episode 4, Trent comes back to answer Mitchell's question regarding direct marketing, but adds a little bit of a twist. Listen up to learn how to do things differently, and how you can utilize social media to do so. 

  
• 12.04.2018

  Season 2, Episode 3: Implementing Cover Crops - What are we learning?

  In episode 3, Mitchell gives his thoughts in response to Trent's question regarding implementing cover crops and what are we learning from doing this, and how can we do things better? 

  
• 11.30.2018

  Season 2, Episode 2: Cover Crops - Changing Your Mindset

  In episode 2, Trent tackles the question of how you can change your mindset about cover crops when harvest is over and it's time to start planting them, and figuring out what your overall goal is. 

  
• 07.27.2018

  Episode 32

  In episode 32 of The Top Soil podcast, Mitchell and Trent get you caught up on what has been going on, as well as the big debate on cover crop vs. no cover crop.

  
• 05.24.2018

  Episode 31

  In Episode 31, Mitch and Trent discuss what projects they have been working on including inner seeding cover crops. #plant18 #covercrops #soilhealth #innerseeding

  
• 05.23.2018

  Episode 30

  In episode 30, Mitch and Trent discuss early yellowing of corn, the difference between C:N problems and root developments. #plant18 #soilhealth #covercrops

  
• 05.22.2018

  Episode 29: Planting Update

  Its been a busy month for Stout Seeds and Continuum Ag.  Trent and Mitchell give an update about planting and what they've been working on for the past month!

  
• 05.15.2018

  Episode 28: Quantifying Soil Health

  Little rant today about quantifying soil health.  For a farmer, the principles are simple.  Quantifying soil health has to be cost effective, quick, and directly implementable.  We are working on making that happen!

  
• 05.01.2018

  Episode 27: A Visitor from Mexico

  Busy times in SE Iowa!  Planting, spraying, soil sampling, and putting in plots!  Here is an update to keep everyone in the loop!

  
• 04.24.2018

  Episode 26: Cab Chats 1 - Brian Hora

  #Plant18 all started at once in Washington County, Iowa.  Mitchell rides along with Brian Hora and they discuss cover crops, planting, and nitrogen.  We hope you like this first episode of TopSoil Cab Chats!

  
• 04.20.2018

  Episode 25 - Friday Fire

  Mitch and Trent tackle #covercrop pricing, seed rates, interseeding and building diversity.  Also, a discussion on the future of soil sampling...Man vs. Machine.... #SoilNation

  
• 04.19.2018

  Roundtable Discussion with Delaney Howell: Part 2 of 2

  Continued talk with Delaney Howell from Ag News Daily / Market to Market!  Find Delaney on the web! Twitter: @agnewsdaily or @delaneyhowell07 https://agnewsdaily.com/

  
• 04.18.2018

  Roundtable Discussion with Delaney Howell: Part 1 of 2

  Conversation with podcast host Delaney Howell from Ag News Daily and Market to Market.  Find Delaney on the web! Twitter: @agnewsdaily or @delaneyhowell07 https://agnewsdaily.com/

  
• 04.17.2018

  Being Reactive to Mother Nature

  Trent and Mitch talk about the decisions of corn and bean planting in a not ideal spring.

  
• 04.13.2018

  Episode 20 - Friday Fire

  Discussion about direct marketing and importance of soil testing.

  
• 04.12.2018

  Episode 19 - Recap of the week & Weather Setbacks

  Mitch and Trent recap the weeks discussions they had with John Greiner. Also discussed: How midwestern weather is effecting planting dates.

  
• 04.11.2018

  Episode 18 - Continued talk with John Greiner

  Mitchell and Trent continue the conversation with John from Kats Grain on proposed Chinese Tariffs.

  
• 04.10.2018

  Episode 17 - Special Guest John Greiner discusses Chinese Tariffs

  John Greiner from Kats Grain sits down with Mitchell and Trent to discuss markets, selling futures and how Chinese tariffs will impact United States agriculture.

  
• 04.09.2018

  Episode 16 - Chinese Tariffs and impact on U.S Agriculture

  Mitchell and Trent discuss new Chinese tariffs and how it will affect agriculture.

  
• 04.06.2018

  Episode 15 - Friday Fire

  Mitch and Trent sum up a big week and highlight a few things that stood out.  Also, discuss what is ahead next week.

  
• 04.05.2018

  Episode 14 - Roundtable Discussion with Michael Cavin and Michael Vittetoe

  Michael Cavin from DMZ Inc. in Ainsworth, Iowa and Michael Vittetoe from Long Creek Pastures join for a conversation surrounding #covercrops #soilhealth #interseeding #sustainability #cattle.

  
• 04.04.2018

  Episode 13 - Farmer Highlight - Michael Vittetoe Pt. 2

  Michael continues his conversation and gives rules of thumb surrounding #interseeding #covercrops when it comes to species and chemical programs.  Also, talks about what is in the future for his enterprises.

  
• 04.03.2018

  Episode 12 - Farmer Profile - Michael Vittetoe

  First of two in a intercropping series highlighting Washington, IA farmer Michael Vittetoe.  #SoilNation #SoilHealth #Farming #No-Till #RootsNotIron

  
• 04.02.2018

  Episode 11 - Cover Crop Considerations and a Look Ahead

  Mitch and Trent discuss cover crop considerations and the week ahead!  #CoverCrops

  
• 03.30.2018

  Episode 10 - Friday Fire

  Mitch and Trent offer some clarity to the discussion surrounding premium markets, a new sustainably sourced standard, and other topics discussed this week.  Also, give a brief outlook of what is to come.  #soilnation #covercrops #soilhealth #sustainable #regenerativeagriculture

  
• 03.29.2018

  Episode 9: The Economics of Cover Crops and Filling Market Needs

  Mitchell (@ContinuumAgLLC) and Trent (@SeedJunky) are joined again by Ryan (@ContinuumAgRyan) to discuss the sustainably sourced market.  Cover crops are a major piece of the current sustainable or regenerative ag conversation.  Going forward, can farmers look at the economics around...

  
• 03.28.2018

  Episode 8: Direct Marketing and Fitting into the "Sustainable" Market

  Sustainably sourced is a market that continues to gain traction.  Farmers can go with the flow or they can take the concepts and deploy them on their operations, starting now.  Mitchell (@ContinuumAgLLC) and Trent (@SeedJunky) are joined by Ryan (@ContinuumAgRyan),...

  
• 03.27.2018

  Episode 7: Soil Health Equals Human Health

  The conversation continues about building a market for "Sustainably Sourced."  As farmers, we need to focus on our operations and improve to fill a consumer demand.  Mitchell and Trent explain the connections between the soil, crops, animals, and humans in...

  
• 03.26.2018

  Episode 6: Soil Health and Crop Health for a Sustainable Market

  A huge upcoming topic is the building "Sustainably Sourced" market. As farmers, we can improve our soils and our farming practices to get ready for the market to come.  Learn about what you can do on your farm.

  
• 03.23.2018

  Episode 5 - Grab Bag Friday!

  Mitch and Trent rundown a couple "grab bag" items about the outlook in agriculture.

  
• 03.22.2018

  Episode 4: Vetch and Rye Nitrogen Release

  Mitchell and Trent provide listener feedback and discuss a recent cover crop study report.  We have the first question of the day: Ryan needs a nickname.  Looking for your comments and feedback so we can give Ryan a nickname.

  
• 03.21.2018

  Episode 3: Spring 2018 Conferences

  Trent and Mitchell discuss the happenings at spring conferences.  Lots of talk about soil health and optimizing nutrients.  Discussion on ag tech and the tools to come!

  
• 03.20.2018

  Episode 2: Allelopathic Effect and C:N Ratio

  Trent and Mitchell discuss cover crop impact on early crop development.  Which impacts crop health more: allelopathy or C:N ratio?

  
• 03.19.2018

  Episode 1: Preparing for Planting

  Episode 1 of the TopSoil Podcast.  Mitchell and Trent talk about soil health and preparing for planting this season.