A Toast to Val Kilmer, Extreme Weather, Ranching in Australia, and Starting Agritourism
Release Date: 04/04/2025
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:...
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Screwworm Crisis, USDA Layoffs, and the Eye Cream Epidemic
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In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we break down the latest hot-button agriculture news impacting rural America: U.S. suspends livestock imports from Mexico due to a dangerous screwworm outbreak—what it means for ranchers and food safety. U.S.-UK trade deal opens new doors for American ag exports—is this a real win or just smoke and mirrors? USDA layoffs hit hard, with ripple effects across ag research and conservation programs—we dig into what’s really at stake. Point Reyes ranchers fight back against federal land use changes—could this become a national showdown over...
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The Maude Family Case: Federal Overreach, Rancher Resistance, and Rural Justice
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In this explosive episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we dive deep into the Maude Family case—a powerful example of federal overreach against American ranchers. We break down what really happened, how the Trump administration dropped all charges against the Maude family, and why this case lit a fire across rural America. If you're fed up with government interference in landowner rights, this is a must-listen. Logan also shares a couple wild personal stories—including how a mobile home was literally dragged across his farm, and two interactions with law enforcement (one by choice, one not so...
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From Ranger to Rancher: Patrick Montgomery on building KC Cattle Company & Valor Provisions
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In this powerhouse episode, we sit down with former Army Ranger Patrick Montgomery, the founder of KC Cattle Company, for a raw and inspiring conversation about grit, growth, and the grind of entrepreneurship. Patrick kicks things off by briefly reflecting on his time in the military before diving into his journey into agriculture—starting as an Animal Sciences major with a different plan before pivoting into the cattle business. He shares how he founded KC Cattle Company, why he chose to go direct-to-consumer, and the wild story behind his Wagyu hot dogs being ranked #1 in the world. We...
info_outlineIn this episode of Talk Dirt to Me, we honor the life and legacy of Val Kilmer following the news of his passing. We discuss some of our favorite Val Kilmer movies—including Tombstone, Top Gun, and Heat, and share interesting trivia and behind-the-scenes stories from his legendary film career.
We then shift gears to the extreme weather and severe flooding that has recently impacted our area, exploring how it’s affecting farmers, rural communities, and crop production.
From the inbox, we read and respond to listener emails covering a wide range of hot topics:
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Black Baldies Popularity at the sale barn
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The complex relationship between farming and green energy initiatives
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Actionable advice on how to get started in the growing agritourism sector
Finally, our Made in America feature highlights Tarter USA, a trusted name in American-made livestock equipment and farm products.
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