Podcast — Farming

Join host Jon Paul Driver with special guests Jeff Jackson and Leta Larsen from Croplan for an enlightening discussion on the cutting edge of forage technology! 🚜💡

🔍 In this episode, we dive deep into why yield mapping is essential for all forage harvesting equipment and how genetic modifications like Roundup Ready and HarvXtra alfalfa impact farm productivity.

Join us on the Hay Kings Podcast as we delve into the expertise of Rob Boyle from Rock House Farms, who shares his experience in custom hay baling over 3,500 acres in Coolidge, Arizona. In this episode, Rob discusses the challenges of water sourcing, the efficiency of modern baling equipment, and strategies for maintaining high-quality forage. Discover the technical and practical aspects of achieving optimal baling cycles and moisture levels, crucial for producing premium hay. Tune in for a masterclass in hay production with one of the industry’s seasoned experts.

Join the Hay Kings Podcast with Dave Spangler, VP of Research at Agri King, who brings over 36 years of experience in livestock nutrition. This episode dives into the essentials of hay preservatives and silage inoculants, offering key insights into optimizing hay quality and storage. Learn about the critical moisture levels for baling, the balancing act of hay preservation, and innovative solutions to maintain the nutritive value of your hay. Tune in to discover how to keep your bales at their best from the field to the farm.

In this Hay Kings episode, host Jon Paul Driver is joined by Nathan Beus and David Cannon of Sloan Levitt Insurance to unpack property and casualty insurance for hay producers. With deep agricultural expertise, they cover asset lists, stack limits, fire prevention policies, and real-world scenarios like custom operations and hay presses, offering strategies to avoid being under or over-insured.

Packed with insights on risk management and claim costs, this episode delivers actionable tips to help hay producers protect their investments and make informed decisions. Tune in to learn how to stack up savings and safeguard your farm.