Podcast

Learn how light competition, deep ripping, tillage order and controlled traffic affect alfalfa roots, soil compaction and long-term stand performance.

Carson’s research shows that companion crops are not automatically good or bad. Under dryland conditions, competition for limited water can jeopardize the alfalfa stand. With adequate irrigation, the additional tonnage may pay—but only after accounting for forage quality, market prices and the long-term value of the stand.

Jacob Cummins shares why he's building a micro dairy, selling milk, and diversifying his family farm while continuing to grow hay and beef.

Jon Paul Driver sits down with good friend Mike Leaden for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the practical realities, equipment choices, and daily management decisions shaping modern forage operations.

Stop managing your farm by your bank account balance and confront the dangerous financial lies holding your operation back. Host Jon Paul Driver breaks down a no-nonsense roadmap for turning your record-keeping into a powerful tool for your family, your spouse, and your lender.