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Ep. 378 Gubernatorial Candidate Zach Lahn

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2026/07/31

Join us as we welcome Zach Lahn back to the Prairie Farm Podcast. We dive into Iowa's rich history, the urgent need to address water quality and cancer rates, and practical incentives for regenerative agriculture. Zach shares his vision for keeping young Iowans home and revitalizing our public schools.hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed, backyard prairie, hunting mixes, CRP mixes, native pasture mixes, and more) iowacovercrop.com (for all your cover crop mixes, waterway mixes, forage

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Ep. 379 (Coffee Shop) Cyclospora Lettuce and the Ins...

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2026/07/29

Join Nicolas, Riley, and special guest Nick Moats as they dive into the realities of farm insurance, food supply chains, and the value of sitting still in a deer stand. Plus, the guys discuss late-summer prairie blooms and announce an extremely limited release of hand-harvested wild strawberry seeds.hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed, backyard prairie, hunting mixes, CRP mixes, native pasture mixes, and more) iowacovercrop.com (for all your cover crop mixes, waterway mixes, forage

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Ep. 378 Why Emulating the Bison is the Secret to...

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2026/07/24

Peter Byck, director of Carbon Nation and Rooted So Deep, joins The Prairie Farm Podcast to discuss the massive benefits of AMP grazing. We explore how regenerative practices build soil health, boost farm profitability, bring back wildlife, and why huge corporations are funding independent science to secure resilient food supply chains.hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed, backyard prairie, hunting mixes, CRP mixes, native pasture mixes, and more) MckayInsAgency.com (for all your

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Ep. 377 (Coffee Time) The Canadian Fires and the...

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2026/07/22

Join Nicolas, Kent, and guest Aaron Van Wyk for Coffee Time Wednesday as they dive into the environmental impact of massive wildfires and the looming Colorado River drought. They explore the delicate balance between human infrastructure and nature’s limits, questioning how society adapts to extreme environmental challenges. hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed, backyard prairie, hunting mixes, CRP mixes, native pasture mixes, and more) iowacovercrop.com (for all your cover crop mixes,

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Ep. 376 Why The Midwest Uses Way Less Cover Crop Than...

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2026/07/17

Join Nicolas and Riley as they sit down with Ruth McCabe, Conservation Manager at Heartland Cooperative. They dive into the realities of agricultural conservation, why certain practices work in other countries but struggle in Iowa, the balance of economics and environment, and why there’s no single scapegoat for water quality. hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed, backyard prairie, hunting mixes, CRP mixes, native pasture mixes, and more) iowacovercrop.com (for all your cover crop

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Ep. 375 (Coffee Time) Are Pesticides Killing Our Oaks...

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2026/07/15

Join Nicolas, Kent, and Riley on this Coffee Time Wednesday as they discuss the hidden impact of agricultural chemical drift on native oaks. The guys also explore the massive surge in native plant popularity and why people are choosing prairies over lawns. hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed, backyard prairie, hunting mixes, CRP mixes, native pasture mixes, and more) BirdHunterSupply.com (for all your bird hunting supplies and dog hunting supplies)

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Ep. 374 How Rural Hospitals Affect Rural America and...

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2026/07/10

Kevin Kincaid, CEO of Knoxville Hospital and Clinics, joins Nicolas and Kent. Kevin shares about his time serving on a nuclear submarine during the Cold War and dives deep into the complexities of rural healthcare, hospital funding, and the future of medicine in America. hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed, backyard prairie, hunting mixes, CRP mixes, native pasture mixes, and more) IowaCoverCrop.com (for all your cover crop mixes, small grain mixes, and more)

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Ep. 373 (Coffee Time) Where Are Your Invasive Weeds...

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2026/07/08

Join the Prairie Farm Podcast crew on a road trip as we dive into the origins and natural predators of invasive prairie weeds. Smooth Brome, Sericea Lespedeza, Canada Thistle, Queen Anne’s Lace, and Wild Parsnip, and discover what keeps these prolific plants at bay in their native ranges. hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed, backyard prairie, hunting mixes, CRP mixes, native pasture mixes, and more) MckayInsAgency.com (for all your financial planning and insurance

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Ep. 372 The Pros and Cons of Grazing Cattle, Bison,...

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2026/07/03

Join Nicolas and Kent as they sit down with Elizabeth and Loren Steele from Hamilton Native Outpost. They discuss the incredible nutritional benefits of prairie-raised beef, managing native grazing systems, and why diverse plant communities build healthier livestock and landscapes. hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your CRP mixes, native pasture mixes, native seed, backyard prairie, and more) BirdHunterSupply.com (for all your bird hunting supplies and all your bird dog supplies)

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Ep. 371 (Coffee Time) Good News for CRP in the Farm...

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2026/07/01

Join Nicolas, Kent, and Riley for this week's Coffee Time as they dive into the latest Farm Bill updates, extending CRP through 2031, and exciting new cost-share opportunities for prairie burning and grazing. Plus, the guys discuss America’s billion-dollar littering problem and what it costs the USA. hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed, CRP mixes, hunting habitat mixes, pollinator mixes, native pasture mixes and more) IowaCoverCrop.com (for all your cover crop, water mixes, and

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(Bonus Episode) Advocacy Fatigue, Roadless Rule, and...

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2026/06/30

Join Kent and Nicolas as they welcome Travis Hall, Associate Editor of Field & Stream, to discuss public land advocacy, the roadless rule, and why protecting our wild spaces requires active participation from hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed, CRP mixes, backyard prairie, pollinator mixes, and hunting habitat)

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Ep. 370 How State Legislation Determines the Quality...

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2026/06/26

Skip Sligh returns to The Prairie Farm Podcast to discuss the harsh realities of modern land stewardship. From the challenge of hunting mature whitetails to combating the rise in rural poaching and managing vulnerable acreage, Skip offers an honest, grounded look at what it takes to protect Iowa’s native habitats. hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed, CRP, hunting habitat, pollinator mixes, and more) McKayInsAgency.com (for all your insurance and financial planning

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Ep. 369 (Coffee Time) Will the Fed's Plan for...

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2026/06/24

Join Nicolas and Kent for another Coffee Time Wednesday! This week, they share their harrowing adventures with old farm equipment, the realities of harvesting native seeds, and dive into a deep discussion on the changing economics of dairy farming and agricultural labor. Grab your coffee and tune in! hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed, CRP, hunting habitat, backyard prairie, and more) IowaCoverCrop.com (for all your cover crop, forage mixes, waterway mixes, and more)

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Ep. 368 This man likely knows more about Iowa water...

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2026/06/19

Join us as Dr. Larry Weber from the University of Iowa discusses the critical intersection of water quality and public health. We explore off-grid living, the importance of native prairie in conservation, and the growing nitrate crisis in Iowa’s waterways. Discover how informed communities can protect our shared water resources.hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed needs including CRP, native pasture, backyard prairie, pollinator mixes, and more) Iowa Cover Crop (for all your cover

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Ep. 367 (Coffee Time) We Answer Your 16 Most...

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2026/06/17

We answer the following prairie questions in the second half of our FAQ miniseries.8. What is the best way to broadcast both large and small seeds evenly? 9. What is the role of prescribed burning in long-term prairie maintenance? 10. Will the native plants spread and fill in over time? 11. What do I do about reed’s canary grass? 12. What do I do about Canada Thistle? 13. What do I do about brushy encroachment? 14. What do I do about Brome in my prairie? 15. What do I do about Big Bluestem that

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Ep. 366 Are Pasture-Raised Pig Farms Viable?

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2026/06/12

Matt Hatala of Prairie Rose Farms shares his unlikely path from adoption and military service to raising pasture pork in Iowa. He discusses regenerative hog production, farm marketing, local food systems, water quality, animal welfare, and why rebuilding agriculture requires courage, transparency, and healthier relationships with land, community, and risk. hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your CRP, Pasture Mixes, Habitat Mixes, Native Seed, and more) Iowa Cover Crop (for all your cover crop mixes,

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Ep. 365 (Coffee Time) Does the Midwest ACTUALLY “Feed...

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2026/06/10

In this Coffee Time episode, Nicolas, Kent, and Riley debate whether the Midwest really feeds the world, dig into commodity calories, exports, food security, environmental tradeoffs, and what prairie, local food, grazing, and conservation minded choices might mean for Iowa’s future.Hoksey Native Seeds (for all your native seed needs: CRP, backyard pollinator, habitat, native pasture, and more) MckayInsAgency.com (for all your insurance and financial planning needs) BirdHuntingSupply.com (for

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Ep. 364 The Details of Our Fight for Public Lands...

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2026/06/05

Hal Herring joins The Prairie Farm Podcast to unpack American Prairie, grazing permits, public lands, ranching culture, and the hard history behind conservation in the West.hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your CRP, backyard prairie, Hunting Habitat, native grazing mixes, and more!) BirdHunterSupply.com (for all your bird hunting supplies and bird dog supplies)

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Ep. 363 (Coffee Time) We Answer Your 16 Most...

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2026/06/03

In part 1 of our FAQ mini series, we answer the following questions.1. How long does it take for a prairie planting to become established? 2. How do I prepare the site for planting? 3. Is tilling or breaking up the soil recommended before planting? 4. When is the best time of year to sow native prairie seeds? 5. How do I handle maintenance (mowing) in the first year? 6. How high should I mow in the first two years, and when should I stop? 7. Should I water or fertilize my newly planted

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Ep. 362 Inside Iowa’s Biggest Prairie Restoration and...

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2026/05/29

Andrew Di Alessandro of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service joins the Prairie Farm Podcast to discuss Neil Smith Refuge, prairie restoration, prescribed fire, bison and elk grazing, private lands conservation, funding challenges, and how landowners can connect money, recreation and legacy to meaningful habitat work across Iowa and Illinois. Hoksey Native Seeds (for all your CRP, Backyard Prairie, Native Pasture, Hunting Mixes, and more) McKay Insurance (for all your insurance and financial

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