Ep. 217: Christmas Special: Safety Net Truths, Farm Budgets, and Hard Decisions for 2026
Release Date: 12/19/2025
Ep. 230: Always Authentic, Top 5 Action Films, JBS Strike, and Iran's Fertilizer Crisis
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What you hear on air is exactly who we are off air, and we're good with that. In this episode, Logan and Bobby Lee kick things off by keeping it real about their authentic podcasting style before sitting down to share their top 5 iconic action films every man should watch at least once. These aren't just movies, they're a rite of passage. Then it gets serious. We break down the JBS meatpacking strike at the Greeley, Colorado facility and what it means for workers, cattle producers, and the beef supply chain. Logan also shares a personal milestone: receiving his first official stockyard check...
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Ep. 229: Grain Marketing, Crop Diversification & A Scarface Negotiation Strategy
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This week we’re diving into a round of listener Q&A, and the topics cover a lot of ground across modern farming. One listener writes in with a thought that farmers should diversify crops more instead of relying on the same commodities. Logan and Bobby Lee break down why that idea sounds good on paper, but in reality farmers can only grow what there’s a market to actually sell. If there’s no buyer, diversification isn’t always the solution people think it is. We also get into a listener question about grain marketing and go down the rabbit hole of contracts, timing the market, and...
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Ep. 228: The World’s Burning, We’re Still Farming
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In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, Logan and Bobby Lee dive into some of the biggest and most controversial topics in America right now before bringing it back home to farming, budgeting, and cattle strategy in a down ag economy. We open with the escalating conflict involving Iran and the uncertainty surrounding America’s potential involvement. We’re honest about where we stand. On one side, the libertarian mindset says we should stay out of foreign wars. On the other side, we acknowledge that we do not know what military intelligence knows behind closed doors. It is a real internal...
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Ep. 227: Bill Clinton, JBS Undercover, and Why Competition Tightens Costs
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In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, the conversation goes everywhere, from politics and agriculture to undercover investigations and why competition is the only thing keeping farmers alive in today’s economy. Logan and Bobby Lee break down the controversy surrounding Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, and the Epstein connections being discussed again in the news. The discussion then shifts to agriculture as James O’Keefe reportedly goes undercover at CattleCon targeting JBS, raising questions about transparency, corporate consolidation, and how media narratives shape the beef industry. The...
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Ep. 226: Farm Bill 2.0, TVA Eminent Domain Fight, and Trump’s Glyphosate Order Explained
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This is a major episode of Talk Dirt To Me, covering some of the biggest stories currently impacting American agriculture, rural landowners, and national farm policy. We begin with the story of Gregory Family Farm in Sumner County, Tennessee, and their ongoing battle with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) over eminent domain. This situation raises serious questions about private property rights, government authority, and what happens when multi-generation farmland stands in the path of federal infrastructure projects. We explain what is happening, why it matters beyond Tennessee, and what...
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Ep. 225: Near Murder on Facebook Marketplace, A Rock Climber Con Man & Farm Identity Wars
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This one goes everywhere. And we mean everywhere. In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we break down the most talked-about Super Bowl halftime shows and whether they’ve completely lost the plot or actually delivered. From iconic performances to questionable moments, nothing is off limits. Then things take a dark turn. A listener sends in an absolutely insane Facebook Marketplace story that nearly ended in murder. It is one of the wildest buyer-seller encounters we have ever heard, and it will make you think twice before meeting someone in a random parking lot. We also dive into the story of a...
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Ep. 224: Why Farmers Are Fed Up- John Deere, Celebrity Elites, and the Real Cost of Survival
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In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we discuss one of the things, for better or worse, that separates us from a lot of the voices in ag influence. We are willing to say things out loud that may not always be popular or sponsor-friendly. We dive into frustrations many farmers have with John Deere, including right to repair and the growing disconnect between corporate ag and life on the farm. We also talk about Bobby Lee’s highly applauded comment on one of Deere’s Instagram posts, a moment that probably did not help our chances of landing a sponsorship but struck a nerve with farmers across...
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Ep. 223: Big Meat, Big Fertilizer, Big Problems in American Ag
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In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we kick things off with a rant every rural American can relate to, idiots driving on icy roads, avoidable wrecks, and Bobby Lee’s road rage when common sense disappears in bad weather. From there, we dig into Rep. Tim Burchett’s warnings about the Big 4 meat packers, why consolidation in the beef industry should concern every cattle producer, and our honest thoughts on the NCBA including how heavily they cater to the interests of the Big 4 and what that means for independent ranchers and cow-calf operators. We also break down Deputy USDA...
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Ep. 222: HB 0809 Explained: Pesticides, Farming Reality, and the Truth Behind the Fear
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In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we break down Tennessee House Bill 0809 (HB 0809) the controversial legislation surrounding pesticide liability, chemical manufacturers, and modern agriculture that has sparked heated debate online and across farm country. We cut through the noise and explain what HB 0809 actually does, what it doesn’t do, and why, contrary to viral claims, this bill does not open the door to more chemicals in your food or water. We walk through the realities of farming today, including how little crop protection products are actually used, when chemicals are...
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Ep. 221: Farm Bureau Convention Live: Can Farmers Survive 2026? feat. Joby Young
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This week we went LIVE from the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California with our first-ever live show in front of a crowd. Logan and Bobby Lee kick things off with a no-BS conversation about the farm economy, the row crop squeeze, and why the barrier to entry for young farmers has gotten flat-out insane. Midway through, we’re joined by Joby Young, Executive Vice President of the American Farm Bureau Federation, to break down what Farm Bureau really is (hint: it’s way more than insurance), how their grassroots policy process works, and what they’re fighting...
info_outlineMerry Christmas from Talk Dirt To Me, and this one isn’t sugar-coated.
In our Christmas episode, Logan and Bobby Lee dive headfirst into the realities facing American farmers right now, cutting through the feel-good talking points and getting brutally honest about what actually works and what doesn’t.
We start with a no-BS breakdown of crop insurance, explaining why it’s not the safety net many farmers believe it is, especially for young, growing, or expanding operations without long-term APH history. We walk through the federal regulations that quietly punish growth and explain why relying on insurance alone can leave farmers exposed when they need help the most.
Next, we do something most people won’t:
A live, on-air farm budget breakdown.
We compare standard high-input farming costs versus a stripped-down, lean input/equipment approach to see if farming can still be profitable in today’s environment. The results may surprise you and they raise serious questions about how operations must adapt moving forward.
We also challenge listeners to stop waiting around and start making proactive changes now to survive what’s coming. If you’re not planning for 2026, you’re already behind.
Made in America Spotlight: This episode features Hogue Grips, an American-made icon in the firearms world. Logan shares the story of his 1911 with Grim Reaper Hogue grips, while Bobby Lee questions his cartel involvement.
If you’re a farmer, rancher, or someone who cares about the future of American agriculture, this episode is mandatory listening.
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