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Talk Dirt to Me

Talk Dirt To Me is the no-filter podcast where two working farmers pull back the curtain on real American agriculture. Hosts Logan Hanks and Dr. Bobby Lee Hanks share boots-on-the-ground insight from running a full-time corn and soybean operation and a working cattle herd. Each week they dive into the business and lifestyle of modern farming. Row crops, beef cattle, agronomy, equipment, ag policy, markets, and rural grit with unfiltered stories, lessons learned, and interviews with farmers,

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Ep. 34 "Fire in the Desert"

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2022/05/19

This episode is really a smorgasbord of sorts. We talk about the supply chain getting worse and worse, and what we think might could turn it around. A little bit of the costs involved today with farming, blocking idiots online, how farmers set their own schedule, and we talk about the crazy fires in New Mexico. We hope y'all enjoy this episode. If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! Submit your questions of all calibers at our contact page

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Ep. 33 "More Supply Less Demand"

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2022/05/12

This episode we discuss a few interesting topics. First, Logan shares a wild nearly very bad fiasco he had happen, and Bobby Lee relives a similar situation he had. They then dive right in to the topic at hand. Sustainability of manure, and natural fertilizers. They talk about the only way we can try and truly get back to the roots of agriculture that people crave to see. Lots of good discussion in this episode, and we hope that you enjoy it! If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review

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Ep. 32 Iowa Farmer Aaron Wenger

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2022/05/05

We're joined this episode by a friend from way back! Aaron Wenger used to live in Tennessee but eventually found his way back to Iowa and now farms full-time. Hear him share his story of running nearly 5,000 hogs, and how they use that in their row crop operation. We had a blast chatting with him, and hope you enjoy hearing a little inside discussion on farming in another state. If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! Submit your questions

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Ep. 31 "Early bird gets the worm"

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2022/04/28

Who gets up earlier, row crop farmers or livestock farmers? Whats the reason for getting up so early? Also what kind of major lifestyle shifts come with being a farmer? We discuss the difficulties of traveling, and the anxieties that come along with it. Why do some farmers never want to leave their dirt? Lots of great discussion in this episode and we hope you enjoy it. If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! Submit your questions of all

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Ep. 30 "Who will stop the rain?"

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2022/04/21

Rain rain and more rain. We discuss the challenging weather we are facing here in our area. Planting is behind overall and not just because of the rain but also the temperature. We both share why we're a little extra tired this episode. Then we go into a listener question about grazing cover crops. That leads into a pretty good discussion about cover crops in general. If you enjoy this episode then please leave us a review and share this episode with your friends! Submit your questions of all

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Ep. 29 "Regen Ag and Afternoon Delight"

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2022/04/14

We explore a multitude of current events in the farming arena in this episode along with sharing that farmers may be even dirtier than people think. Are we going to see a shortage of turkey at the stores? Hows the cattle bill going? These are just a couple of the topics we discuss before ultimately settling in on regenerative ag practices. We talk about the film "Biggest Little Farm" and how they turned a very damaged farm into a thriving eco-system. Is this the future of agriculture? Listen in to

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Ep. 28 "Steers vs Bulls vs College"

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2022/04/07

Should you buy steers or bulls? Whats the advantage either way? We explore this listener question today, and share the different reasons for each. We also ask the question is college worth it for someone who wants to be a farmer? Logan and Bobby Lee each give their perspective on it, and the pros and cons of each route. Does a degree help you acquire land? Is there good farm information out there without going to college? All this and more explored in today's episode. If you enjoy it please leave

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Ep. 27 "Niche Crops"

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2022/03/31

This episode we explore a few various topics as typical before we settle in on the power of niche markets. We share how you can make a good living on very few acres if you pursue some of the more speciality crops, and types of cattle. This is the golden age for niche markets in our opinion, and we encourage you to consider this idea. Join us in the episode as we share our thoughts on the matter. Please leave us a rating/review if you enjoy this and share it with your friends!

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Ep. 26 "Progress?"

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2022/03/24

We explore a few different topics this episode but end up settling into discussing the challenge of progress with towns vs farmland. We share some pretty staggering numbers on the amount of farmland lost over the years, the increase of population in our hometown, and more of the struggles in that realm. We quote the John Dutton on our thoughts of progress. Is it really progress?? Our libertarian side also comes out in this episode. If you enjoyed this episode we ask that you please leave us a

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Ep. 25 "Goin Green"

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2022/03/17

We cover the widespread topic that is solar panel farms today and why we just aren't too sure about them. We discuss their impact on farming, and ask are they really good for the environment?? Before we get into all that we discuss some time change, and a good bit of politics on this one. We really hope you enjoy this one and as always we ask that you send us topics you'd love for us to discuss. Please leave us a rating/review Talkdirtpodcast.com

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Ep. 24 "Everlasting Market Fiasco"

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2022/03/10

Would you have ever thought that a dictator attacking another country would have drastically affected prices for farmers and ranchers all the way back home in Tennessee? Well it definitely does. We discuss the insane volatility of the commodity markets these days and how it is going to affect everyone regardless of if they're a farmer or not. The better question is will it ever go back to normal? Hear us share our thoughts on that in today's episode. Please leave us a rating/review, and share

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Ep. 23 "This Cowboy Hat"

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2022/03/03

We begin this one talking about some of the adrenaline rush of farm auctions, and missed opportunities. We also share how we may have possibly jinxed our weather last week. Next we cover a listener topic about leasing a bull vs buying a bull. Along with buying bred heifers, bred cows, etc. We go down multiple avenues with this one, and the financial expectations with all. Lastly we finish up talking about cowboy hats. We hope you enjoyed the show, and ask that you please leave us a

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Ep. 22 "Rodeos and Rainbow bumperstickers"

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2022/02/24

We kick this one off with some rodeo talk from raising bucking bulls to getting kids involved in the rodeo. Next we follow up about the previous episodes topics which came to a conclusion finally. Then we answer a listener question. We greatly appreciate y'all's questions and ask that you continue to send em to us! Please share this episode with your friends! Visit our website: https://www.talkdirtpodcast.com/ Follow us on social media: Bobby Lee: Facebook-

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Ep. 21 "Cartels, and Tactical Cowboys"

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2022/02/17

We explore several current events going on in the agriculture world in this one. We actually open with a listener question which we love to get! Next we go into two major news stories revolving around at the moment. I don't want to give away anything so you just have to tune in to hear it. Drug Cartels, helicopters, and high speed wranglers are all involved in this episode. Please leave us a rating/review, and share this episode! Submit your questions at: Talkdirtpodcast.com

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Ep. 20 "Feed em to Breed em"

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2022/02/10

We begin by updating everyone on the latest with the Cattleman's bill that we've been discussing, and how the NCBA essentially failed us. Next we jump into two listener questions we had. First being, supplementing cattle when feeding marginal to lower quality hay. We discuss some of the different feeding regimens there, and will most likely really explore this in a later episode. Secondly, we dive into some basic pasture management. How do you control the thorn trees, what kind of sprayer to

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Ep. 19 "Beef on Ice"

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2022/02/03

We prepare for the incoming ice storm about to hit our area and talk about how we feel bad for the cows. We discuss more on the latest news with the bill going around to help in the fight against the monopoly meat packers. Why we essentially got betrayed by one group, and why another might vote for it but only to save face. Then we had a listener question that we both explore. We really appreciate all questions, and ask that you submit any you have for us! You can go on the website under the

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Ep. 18 "Mason Dixon Whitetails"

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2022/01/27

We welcome our first guest to the podcast. Our good friend Lee Dixon joins us to discuss his whitetail consulting business. It very much links in with his past as a farmer and learning how to manage the land. He shares his history of soil science, growing big bucks, and his strategies for killing mature bucks. He shares some great tidbits of wisdom on how he goes about killing these bucks, the benefits of timbering the property and so forth. Give them a call and schedule your consult with Lee

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Ep. 17 "No New Years resolution"

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2022/01/20

We discuss our goals for 2022 but not new years resolutions. We also cover multiple current topics in the agriculture world. The push for more diversity in Ag, sweet potato, Agricultural monopolies, fixing fences, and much more. Thank you for tuning in and please leave us a rating/review! Send us a topic you'd like to hear us discuss. www.TalkDirtPodcast.com

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Ep. 16 "Eat Meat"

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2022/01/13

We begin this episode discussing the market reports and the effect they have on the prices. We then started talking the advances in yields throughout the years, and ultimately find ourselves discussing a lot of nutrition. We fully dissect the vegan style of eating, and why we really are built to eat meat and veggies. We discuss the different stomachs of other animals, and also the way eating advanced us as a mankind. This is all from the lens and perspective of two farmers. Hope you enjoy it

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Ep. 15 "Poke the bear"

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2022/01/06

We explore quite a bit in this episode. We answer a couple listener questions, address some issues we want to take head on, talk about when it becomes necessary to rattle the cages, and a whole lot more! Please leave us a rating/review if you enjoyed this episode. Also share it with your friends! Send us any questions you have on our Instagram pages or our website. IG: Logan- @lo.hanks Bobby Lee- @hurricanecreekfarm www.Talkdirtpodcast.com

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