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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. 233: Early Corn, Dry Fields & Rising Costs | Top...

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2026/04/10

Planting season is rolling and we're already about 80% done on corn. In this episode, we give a full farm update from West Tennessee. Corn is already coming up, cabbage is in the ground, and conditions are way drier than we're used to this time of year. We break down what that means for this crop and how it could impact the season moving forward. We also get real about the financial pressure hitting agriculture right now. Fertilizer prices are still brutal, diesel is flat-out painful, and Logan

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Ep. 232: Commissioner Andy Holt Gets Real About...

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2026/04/03

We've got a big one for you. Andy Holt joined us in studio for a wide-ranging conversation on the current state of agriculture and where things are headed. We dig into why he stepped into government, what he's seeing across Tennessee farms right now, and how programs like the Tennessee Ag Enhancement Program are impacting producers on the ground. We also talk about the importance of diversification in modern agriculture, challenges farmers are facing today, and why he remains optimistic about the

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01:20:50

Ep. 231: Beef Prices Surge, Early Corn Planting,...

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2026/03/27

We're covering A LOT of ground in this one. We kick things off ranking our top three Western films of all time, then get into the real stuff: planting season is HERE and this is the earliest we've ever put corn in the ground. From there we dive into beef prices, where they're at, and where they're headed. We break down the devastating Nebraska wildfires, 800,000+ acres burned, 35,000 cattle displaced, and grazing land destroyed in the largest wildfire in state history. We also talk Halter's AI

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01:21:59

Ep. 230: Always Authentic, Top 5 Action Films, JBS...

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2026/03/20

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

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01:18:11

Ep. 229: Grain Marketing, Crop Diversification & A...

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2026/03/13

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

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01:22:48

Ep. 228: The World's Burning, We're Still Farming

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2026/03/06

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

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01:14:33

Ep. 227: Bill Clinton, JBS Undercover, and Why...

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2026/02/27

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

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01:33:27

Ep. 226: Farm Bill 2.0, TVA Eminent Domain Fight, and...

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2026/02/20

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

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01:15:53

Ep. 225: Near Murder on Facebook Marketplace, A Rock...

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2026/02/13

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

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01:25:57

Ep. 224: Why Farmers Are Fed Up- John Deere,...

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2026/02/06

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

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01:34:45

Ep. 223: Big Meat, Big Fertilizer, Big Problems in...

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2026/01/30

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

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01:37:04

Ep. 222: HB 0809 Explained: Pesticides, Farming...

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2026/01/23

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,

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Ep. 221: Farm Bureau Convention Live: Can Farmers...

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2026/01/16

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

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01:08:47

Ep. 220: California Farmers, Government Money &...

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2026/01/09

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

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

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2026/01/02

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

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01:34:44

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

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2025/12/26

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

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01:28:06

Ep. 217: Christmas Special: Safety Net Truths, Farm...

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2025/12/19

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

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Ep. 216: NFR Chaos, Horse Herpes Outbreak, $11B...

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2025/12/12

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

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*BONUS EPISODE* Tim O'Connell: Inside the Making of a...

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2025/12/10

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

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01:31:50

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

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2025/12/05

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

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