Maximizing Yield & ROI in 2025 – Precision Ag Deep Dive with Dustin McArthur
Release Date: 03/14/2025
Iraq Water Towers, Public Land, Farm Hustles & a Little T&A
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We’re back with a wide-open Q&A episode and it gets real. You asked, we answered, nothing off-limits. We kick things off with a wild story about Tennessee Vols water towers spotted in Iraq (yep, really), then dive into the controversy around public land being sold off, and explore awesome ways to diversify your farm in today’s chaotic ag economy. But we didn’t stop there… Things got spicy as we debated good ol’ T&A and where our preferences lie. Which is better?? Because what’s a country podcast without a little fun? Plus, our Made in America spotlight features Plano, the...
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Third Time's the Charm: William Lea Returns to Talk Farm Survival, Profit, and Policy
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Longtime friend of the show William Lea returns to the Talk Dirt to Me studio for his third appearance, and this one's a banger. We dive deep into the state of modern agriculture. Why it feels like farming is on life support, and what it’s really going to take for American farmers to become profitable again. We break down the harsh realities growers are facing in 2025, the ugly truth about margins, and how the next wave of successful farmers will be those willing to adapt or die. We also unpack the new federal payment program being floated to help farmers recover from the brutal financial...
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China’s Farmland, The National Farm Security Plan & The American Outlaw Soul
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In this week’s Talk Dirt To Me, we’re diving headfirst into the Big Beautiful Bill, and trust us, there’s a lot hidden in those pages that every farmer in America needs to know. We break down what’s happening with ARC/PLC payments, how they could hit your bottom line, and why you should care. Then we crank up the heat with the National Farm Security Action Plan. Yeah, it sounds like bureaucratic fluff, but it could change the game for who owns America’s dirt. Speaking of which, just how much U.S. farmland does China own? We pull back the curtain on foreign land ownership and...
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God’s Design vs. Man’s Progress? Listener Perspectives, Marketplace Idiots & Public Land Hot Takes
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In this fresh episode of Talk Dirt To Me, Logan and Bobby Lee open up the listener mailbag and dive into a great question about whether modern farming and breeding are pushing the limits of what God intended for His creation. It’s a respectful challenge that sparks a lively conversation about how far agriculture has come, and where it might be going next. Of course, it wouldn’t be Logan and Bobby Lee without some real-world laughs, so they swap stories about the never-ending circus that is Facebook Marketplace and how “dealing with people” online always keeps them humble (and...
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From Cobras to Corn Prices: A Marine Colonel Breaks Down the Middle East Chaos
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In this explosive new episode of Talk Dirt to Me, we’re joined in-studio by our good friend, longtime show supporter, bourbon sponsor, and retired Marine Colonel Tim DeSalvo. With firsthand combat experience flying Cobra helicopters during Operation Desert Storm, Colonel DeSalvo brings an unfiltered, boots-on-the-ground perspective to the current Middle East conflict that directly affects our commodity prices. We dive into two great listener emails, and then gear up for a wide-ranging conversation about everything from military operations and Hellfire missiles to international...
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Cattle Deals, Government Land Grabs, and A Grimace to Rule Them All
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In this episode of Talk Dirt to Me, we dive into a no-holds-barred listener Q&A that covers everything from cattle to controversy. Logan opens up about his background as a former machinist turned row crop farmer, while Bobby Lee shares real-world insight into how he buys and sells cattle for profit. We also tackle the hot-button issue of eminent domain, highlighting a case in New Jersey where for months, brothers Christopher and Andy Henry have pleaded with Cranbury Township to let their family continue to keep and maintain their 175 year old family farm. Logan gives a raw...
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Farming, Steer Wrestling & Common Ground: The Wilder Family Story
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In this powerhouse episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we sit down with West Tennessee farmers Keith and Daniel Wilder, a father-son team raising corn, soybeans, wheat, and cattle while holding strong to their farming roots and rodeo grit. Daniel shares his passion for rodeo, diving into the adrenaline-filled world of steer wrestling, while Keith reflects on his path from working for John Deere in Atlanta back to the family farm where his legacy began. We talk candidly about weathering the economic and environmental storms of modern agriculture, then shift gears to break down the popular ag...
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The Angus Controversy, Agroterrorism Threat, and The Great, Big, Beautiful Giveaway 🇺🇸
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In this explosive episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we’re pulling no punches. We kick things off with our BIGGEST GIVEAWAY EVER, loaded with incredible gear from AgGear, Agzaga, Sorinex, Field Ethos, and Tacticalories. Plus a badass opportunity to join us in-studio as a guest and grab dinner with the crew. Then we dive headfirst into the controversy rocking the cattle world; why is the American Angus Association under fire for taking a grant from Jeff Bezos? Is it a smart move, or did they just sell out America’s ranchers? We also break down Senator Mike Lee’s OFF Act, a bold...
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Rain, Planting Progress & Market Silence: What’s Going On in Ag?
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In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we kick things off with a recap of the movies we watched over Memorial Day weekend before diving into the relentless rain that just won’t quit, and how it’s slamming planting progress across the U.S. We break down the nationwide planting report, discuss how severely behind farmers are this season, and ask the big question: why aren’t the markets reacting? With major ag regions underwater or still untouched, you'd think we'd see a spike but so far, it's crickets. We also dig into the potential end date for the Mexican beef import shutdown due to the...
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From Harvest Crews to Crop Scouting feat. Emma of Agwithemma
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In this episode of Talk Dirt to Me, we’re joined by Emma of @AgWithEmma, a farm girl turned ag influencer who’s done it all, from harvesting wheat across Idaho and North Dakota to working the land Down Under in Australia. Emma shares her wild ride on custom harvest crews, her transition into agronomy and crop scouting, and what drew her to the field. We also dive into the keyboard warriors of social media, the folks who talk trash about farming without ever setting foot in a field. Emma doesn’t hold back, and neither do we. Our Made in America segment features two icons:...
info_outlineOn this episode of Talk Dirt to Me, we're joined by Dustin McArthur, a precision ag specialist for Helena Chemical who knows agronomy like the back of his hand. We take a deep dive into corn and soybean strategies for 2025, breaking down whether farmers should cut costs on their fertility plan, which inputs matter most, and how early they should plant to maximize yield. We also get into the hot debate on fungicide—does it actually pay off, or is it just another expense? Just how beneficial are cover crops and what blends work best? And of course, the big question on every soybean grower’s mind: how can you hit 100-bushel beans? If you’re looking to fine-tune your farm’s strategy and get the most out of your acres, you don’t want to miss this one.
Plus, in our American Made segment, we’re spotlighting two powerhouse brands: Black Rifle Coffee Company and Lodge Cast Iron—both built on grit, quality, and American craftsmanship.
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