Podcast — Hay Exports

In this episode of the Hay Kings Podcast, Jon Paul Driver sits down with Mark Mendez of MMT Ag to explore the evolution of California’s hay market and the challenges facing dairies and forage producers. From falling demand to rising labor costs, Mendez offers grounded insight on surviving tight margins, building strong teams, and preparing the next generation for success. This is a must-listen conversation for anyone navigating the future of forage and feed.

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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.

Jon Paul and James Williamson finish their conversation about Jon Paul's recent trip to Australia. 

Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast. 

The roles are reversed on this episode of the Hay Kings Podcast. James Williamson interviews Jon Paul about his recent trip to Australia. 

Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast. 

Jesse Bounds has been through the wringer from a rusted plunger on his first baler to a barn fire. Join the podcast to hear his story. 

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