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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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01:17:01

Cattle Feuds, Meatpacker Conspiracies, and Mike...

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2024/11/22

In this week’s Talk Dirt To Me podcast, we answer listener questions and dive into hot topics shaping agriculture, ranching, and beyond. We explore the most profitable ways to start grazing cattle, investigate claims that the Big 4 meat packers sabotaged McDonald’s, and unpack the Tennessee Cattleman’s feud with Corbitt Wall. But that’s not all—we also bring the laughs with a hilarious discussion about Mike Tyson’s butt cheeks and discuss Jon Jones being the greatest UFC fighter of all time. Our

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01:16:34

Cropdusting Thrills with Keith Anderson: Crashes,...

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2024/11/15

In this exciting episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we’re joined in studio by Keith Anderson, a seasoned cropduster and owner of Anderson Flying Services. Keith takes us into the cockpit, sharing his journey into aerial agriculture, the art of flying cover crops, making the majority of his passengers barf (except for Logan), and the precise maneuvering required for cropdusting. We dive into the cutting-edge technology like GPS-guided systems that make aerial spraying more efficient and safe. Plus, Keith

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01:30:45

Election 2024: Trump’s Return to the White House &...

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2024/11/08

In this impactful episode of Talk Dirt to Me, we dive into the 2024 election results and explore what Donald Trump’s return to the White House could mean for America’s farmers. We discuss the potential influence of leaders like Thomas Massie, Zippy Duvall, Joel Salatin, and RFK Jr., as they come together to shape future agricultural policy. Plus, we polled a large group of farmers to get their take on the regenerative agriculture movement—both the pros and cons—and what this push could mean for all

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01:39:52

Harvest Haunts & Haunted Fields: Ghostly Tales from...

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2024/11/01

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we dive into one of the hottest topics in agriculture: the potential appointment of RFK Jr. to lead the Department of Agriculture. Join us as we discuss the major questions surrounding this prospect and what it could mean for American farmers. We also give an update on wrapping up this year’s harvest season, and doing some custom harvest work as well. But the real highlight of this episode? In honor of Halloween, we’re bringing you spine-chilling tales of haunted

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01:33:53

Exploring Farm Niches, Hay Hauling Tips & The Row...

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2024/10/25

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we’re diving into listener questions and covering a range of hot topics. We start with insights on opening a farm store, then weigh the pros and cons of using a hay trailer versus a gooseneck. We also give our take on the presidential debate, discuss whether sunflowers are profitable, and ask a tough question: do we have too many row crop farmers in the U.S.? Every episode, we highlight an American-made company—and this week, it’s StopBoxUSA. Tune in for our

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Hurricane Helene's Aftermath with Steven Huff

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2024/10/18

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we sit down with Steven Huff from Farm Bureau in East Tennessee to discuss the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene. We dive into the terrifying reality of water levels rising a foot per minute, the mind-blowing millions of gallons of water moving per second, how it has vastly changed some of the landscape, and the critical question: Is FEMA providing real help to the communities in need? Tune in as we break down the disaster’s impact on agriculture,

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01:13:55

McDonald’s Meat Battle, Drug Smuggling, and The Giant...

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2024/10/11

In this episode of Talk Dirt to Me, we kick things off with the biggest headline of the week: the clash between McDonald’s and U.S. meat packers. With fast-food giant McDonald’s pressuring meat producers to be held responsible, tensions are rising as the future of American beef production hangs in the balance. Next, we dive into Georgia's crackdown on drug trafficking, where a major bust exposed $3 million worth of meth hidden in produce at an Atlanta farmers market. Agriculture is being used as a

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01:09:01

Harvest Challenges, Combine Breakdowns, Cattle...

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2024/10/04

In this Talk Dirt to Me episode, we tackle the busy harvest season and the challenges that come with it, including frustrating combine breakdowns that slow down progress. We also dive into the financial side of Bobby Lee’s operation this year and his first time to come out in the red. Finally, we explore a hybrid model of regenerative agriculture that is more a middle ground aspect of it versus all or nothing. As always, we shine a spotlight on an American-made product. This week, it’s Masa Tortilla

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01:26:58

Fueling Freedom with Baker Leavitt: Voting, and Beef!

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2024/09/27

In this episode of Talk Dirt to Me, we're joined by Baker Leavitt, the director at Black Rifle Coffee and co-founder of KillCliff. Baker dives into his nonprofit, Vote 4 America, and why it's crucial to get more people involved in the voting process. We also tackle a fun and fiery debate: why beef reigns supreme over all other meats! https://www.vote4america.org/ https://www.smokelessvets.org/ Stick around for our Made in America segment, where we shine the spotlight on Kifaru, a company crafting

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01:34:04

Blue Lights to Green Fields feat. Micah Miller

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2024/09/20

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we sit down with Micah Miller, a former police officer turned precision agriculture expert at a local dealership. Micah shares his unique transition from law enforcement back to his farming roots and his passion for working across the acres. We explore key topics like precision agriculture, soil sampling, and the many ways to break into the agriculture industry. Whether you're interested in new farming technologies or looking to make your own career shift into ag,

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01:37:58

From Fields to the Final Frontier: Case IH Layoffs,...

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2024/09/13

In this action-packed episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we dive into the latest news affecting American agriculture and beyond. First, we discuss the recent layoffs at Case IH and how it might impact the farming industry. From there, we take a wild detour into the future with intergalactic space travel—we pose a couple moral dilemmas, what would you do? Back on Earth, we break down the benefits of alternative crops like triticale and teff grass, plus how recent massive rainfalls are affecting crop yields

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01:19:16

Busted Cattle Rustlers, Regenerative Revolution, and...

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2024/09/06

In this episode of Talk Dirt to Me, Logan and Bobby Lee briefly discuss the world of regenerative agriculture and how it tied in to last weeks episode. Learn how Gabe Brown’s regenerative farming techniques are reshaping the future of American agriculture. Then an intense cattle theft case in North Carolina, shedding light on the rise of livestock theft across the U.S. and what farmers/sale barn owners can do to protect their herds. For machinery lovers, we discuss the all-new Case IH AF11 combine,

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01:14:15

RFK Jr. Speech: The Shocking Truth About Health &...

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2024/08/30

In this deep dive, we analyze RFK Jr.'s speech announcing the end of his presidential campaign and his unexpected alliance with Trump. Discover the startling statistics he shares about the rise in neurological disorders, obesity, diabetes, autism, and chronic diseases. RFK Jr. blames ultra-processed foods and toxic chemicals—do farmers and agriculture play a role? We also explore a new USDA plan presented by Secretary Vilsack at the Farm Progress Show aimed at supporting domestic fertilizer

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01:25:43

Ep. 148 Pro Farmer Tour, Drones, and more!

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2024/08/23

Logan and Bobby Lee discuss the recent pro farmer tour update over what the current states corn and soybean yields are projected to be vs their three year average and the previous year average. They then discuss a variety of topics ranging from aerial herbicide applications by drones, spreading cover crop from your combine, Bobby Lee's run in with the law right before the show, the drop in cattle markets, and more! They briefly talk about Robby Starbucks recent bombshell breakthrough about Jack

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01:17:17

Ep. 147 Whose side of the fence?

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2024/08/16

Logan and Bobby Lee go into some great variety on this one. First telling some current news about the government overstepping their bounds and using what we believe excess show of force on some farmers. We share the story of Charles and Heather Maude from South Dakota vs. the government. Next we dive into several listener emails ranging from how to begin the produce path, should you build a store, what should you grow, and how to market it. They also answer is direct to consumer beef really better

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01:39:32

Ep. 146 Current State of Agriculture feat. William Lea

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2024/08/09

We are joined today by our great friend and return guest William Lea. William has studied agriculture for most of his life even earning a masters in it. He ran his own farming operation, taught Ag in schools, and now sells crop insurance. Needless to say he's got experience in the field, and we take a hard look at the year 2024 and whats to come. Commodity prices are awful, and costs are still high. Yields will hopefully be good but regardless this year is going to be bad for some. We discuss the

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01:16:12

Ep. 145 Eight dollars an hour?!

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2024/08/02

Listener questions! We had several emails we had somehow missed... sorry, as well as several new ones! We dive into those today on the show and cover some really interesting topics. Do farmers value their time, and how much do they make an hour? Starting a barebones cattle operation, stockers or cow/calf operation? Why are farmers so negative? Lots of ground covered in this episode as usual. We hope you enjoy the show! Agzaga is the official sponsor of Talk Dirt to Me! It is the ultimate online

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01:19:24

Ep. 144 The easiest time to get into agriculture?!

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2024/07/26

Logan and Bobby Lee dissect the idea of is it currently the best or easiest time ever to get involved in agriculture? Most would say no, but they share several ways you can get into it by taking a different path. They urge folks to think outside the box. That new John Deere 8r400 is cool but it costs a fortune... unfortunately cool doesn't pay the bills. Consider other avenues besides row crop. When margins are thin it pays to be creative. We hope you enjoy this episode! Agzaga is the official

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01:17:13

Ep. 143 Shots Fired, and Deere backs off?

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2024/07/19

This episode gets very political but after the last few days how could it not? We discuss John Deere's statement after the fiasco that they are in, the attempted assassination on President Trump, and read a few listener emails. It's been a crazy few days, and we are just along for the ride at this point. We hope yall enjoy this episode! Agzaga is the official sponsor of Talk Dirt to Me! It is the ultimate online farm store. American owned and operated. Go check out their site and get what you need

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01:13:34

Ep. 142 John Deere goes full woke!

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2024/07/12

Well well well... John Deere returns to the hot seat on the episode. They seem to be completely out of touch with the majority of their customer base. We just thought tractor supply was bad. John Deere seems to have taken woke to another level with their "Genderbread Man," a nearly perfect HRC score, sponsoring a pride event for children, and much more. We also share how Tennessee is one of the better states to make and sell food in! We hope you enjoy this episode! Agzaga is the official sponsor of

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