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Ep. 221: Farm Bureau Convention Live: Can Farmers Survive 2026? feat. Joby Young

Release Date: 01/16/2026

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...

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...

Ep. 220: California Farmers, Government Money & Playing the Game!

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In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, Logan Hanks and Bobby Lee are packing their bags and heading west to California for the American Farm Bureau National Convention, where they’ll be performing a live podcast on Saturday, January 10th representing everyday farmers on a national stage. You can live stream it at FB.org! It's at 3pm PST. But this episode isn’t about glitz. It’s about reality. Logan breaks down what the farm economy really looks like heading into 2026, and it’s not pretty. After putting pencil to paper, even with drastically cut input costs, reduced equipment...

Ep. 219: No Excuses: Our 2025 Farm Results & 2026 War Plan

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We wrap up 2025 the only way real farmers can, by telling the truth about what worked, what didn’t, and what it actually took to survive another year in agriculture. In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, Logan Hanks and Bobby Lee Hanks go back through the goals we set at the beginning of 2025 and give a brutally honest breakdown of whether we hit them or missed them. From hay production to cattle performance, equipment costs, and what it really takes to keep a farm moving forward, nothing is sugar-coated. From there, we roll straight into our 2026 game plan. We talk about increasing hay...

Ep. 218: The Buyer From Hell, and Playing The System

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Logan and Bobby Lee close out the year with one hell of a story, the track hoe buyer from hell. Logan finally sells his Deere 200 excavator, but not before dealing with one of the most relentless, nit-picking, deal-almost-killing buyers you’ve ever heard of. If you’ve ever sold farm equipment or negotiated machinery, this story will feel painfully familiar. We also hit listener questions, including: Made-in-USA company suggestions we were shocked we hadn’t already featured A powerful message explaining how putting your farm in your wife’s name could unlock major USDA and FSA...

Ep. 217: Christmas Special: Safety Net Truths, Farm Budgets, and Hard Decisions for 2026

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Merry 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...

Ep. 216: NFR Chaos, Horse Herpes Outbreak, $11B ‘Farmer Assistance,’ & Mule Royalty with Drew Hanks

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In this week’s Talk Dirt To Me episode, we’re joined by a special guest: Drew Hanks, Bobby Lee’s little brother, fellow veterinarian and cattleman, fresh off his trip to the 2024 National Finals Rodeo (NFR). We dive deep into everything happening in Vegas, from the arena floor drama to the behind-the-scenes issues most fans never hear about. Drew breaks down what it was really like attending the NFR this year! We then discuss some of the latest happenings with it. Of course, we get into the Stetson Wright Night 6 debacle, the decision that shook the rodeo world, and why fans are...

*BONUS EPISODE* Tim O’Connell: Inside the Making of a 3X World Champion Bareback Rider

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In honor of the NFR, we’re bringing back one of the most badass rodeo conversations ever recorded. This is a special throwback episode from Logan's old show, because when the National Finals Rodeo is happening, there’s no better time to revisit a story like this. In this episode, Logan is joined by Tim O’Connell, the 3x World Champion Bareback Rider and one of the most dominant cowboy athletes in modern rodeo. Rodeo runs deep in Tim’s blood, and you’ll hear that from the very beginning of his journey. Tim walks us through his early days as a bull rider, the pivotal wreck that made...

Ep. 215: Stranger Things and Real Farm Talk: Rations, Hay, and Seed Scams

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In this week’s episode of Talk Dirt To Me, Logan and Bobby Lee start the show talking Stranger Things plus how insanely wild 1980s movie age ratings were. You know the ones, movies rated PG that somehow slipped in nudity, language, and scenes that would 100% be R today. It’s a hilarious look at how different things were back then. Next, we jump into listener questions, beginning with a deep dive into Bobby Lee’s cattle feeding ration. He breaks down exactly what he’s feeding, the results he’s seeing, and why he may be changing up his ration formula moving forward. Great insights for...

Ep. 214: The REAL First Thanksgiving Meal, Gratitude in Hard Times & Practical Farm Advice

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In this Thanksgiving episode of Talk Dirt To Me, Logan and Bobby Lee dig into the truth behind Thanksgiving food traditions and why turkey wasn’t actually the star of the original feast. We talk family, food, and the surprising history behind what early Americans really ate. We also open up about gratitude during tough times, and how even in a challenging year, farmers and rural families have more to be thankful for than we often realize. Then we dive into listener questions, covering: Best corn seed brands & varieties to plant across different farms Marriage advice for...

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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 for right now to help farmers stay in business.

We also get into the tough topics: input inflation, corporate chokeholds, farm payments that disappear in 48 hours, and how we create real demand so agriculture gets back to profitable. Joby shares his wild story of serving as Acting U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for 26 hours, plus what Farm Bureau is pushing on issues like year-round E15 and whole milk in schools.

Farmers! Join your local Farm Bureau! Your state has one!

And yes… we close with a Made in America pick: Duckworth (Montana-made merino wool gear).

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