Podcast — Farming

Hay Kings Podcast: The Stories Behind Vermeer Innovation

Hay Kings Podcast: The Stories Behind Vermeer Innovation

Kent Thompson and his team are responsible for developing industry-leading innovations for hay and forage 
equipment at Vermeer Corporation in Pella, Iowa. Hear the stories behind how some of the largest Vermeer 
innovations came to be — such as the ZR5 self-propelled baler, the bale hawk, and more — on this episode of 
the Hay Kings podcast.  
 
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Hay Kings Podcast: Bundling Small Bales (S4:E12)

Hay Kings Podcast: Bundling Small Bales (S4:E12)

Bundling small square bales has made a difference in JB Miller's operation. Join the Hay Kings Podcast to hear boots on the ground experience from bundling bales. 

 

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Hay Kings Podcast: Things I Wish I Knew Starting A Custom Hay Operation (S4:E10)

Hay Kings Podcast: Things I Wish I Knew Starting A Custom Hay Operation (S4:E10)

Starting a new farming venture can be stressful. Join the Hay Kings podcast as Rob Flowers shares what he wishes he knew when starting a custom hay operation. 

 

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Hay Kings Podcast: 2022 World Alfalfa Congress - Dr. Dan Putman (S4:E11)

Hay Kings Podcast: 2022 World Alfalfa Congress - Dr. Dan Putman (S4:E11)

Dr. Dan Putnam joins the Hay Kings podcast to talk about the world alfalfa congress on November 14-17, 2022, in San Diego. The World Alfalfa Congress pulls together experienced alfalfa scientists, farmers, students, and businesses from around the world to learn from each other about production technologyeconomicsgenetics, and environmental interactions of this important crop.

 

Bonus Content: Dr. Putnam talks about water use on the Colorado river. 

 

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Hay Kings Podcast: Offsetting Labor and Machinery Costs (S4: E9)

Hay Kings Podcast: Offsetting Labor and Machinery Costs (S4: E9)

We’re here today with Curt Clark, an Iowa producer who was able to off-set machinery costs and labor (cutting his labor force from six to three) by purchasing one piece of equipment — the Vermeer ZR5-1200 self-propelled baler.

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