SharkFarmer Podcast

Will success, in future agriculture, require you to cut out the "middle man" Listen as I talk with Benton England, of South Texas, about his polled Brahman cattle

How do you define a farmer? Here is a story of a first generation garlic farmer that started from scratch... It's going to be their full time gig

How dose a company like John Deere preserve it's history? Listen as I talk with Neil Dahlstrom, author of Tractor Wars

Will spaying with drones replace ground rigs? Listen as I talk with Chad Gripp from Sweetwater Technologies

What does MAHA mean for agriculture? We hear from @CropLifeAmerica CEO Alex Dunn And Iowa farmer Ben Riensche

What farm groups (commodity groups, Farm Bureau, ect...) have you been part of? Do you feel you made a difference? Do you think it helped you as a farmer/rancher?

Does your farm have sufficient cybersecurity? Did you know that Russia hacked Ukrainian planters? Listen as I talk with Chris Sherman from TechSupport.farm

After losing her Dad in a farm accident, Dana Brooks went to D.C. to try to help farmers.... But she eventually used a story of her Mom's Chihuahua to get a job as the president and CEO for the Pet Food Institute... this one has it all

How hard is it for farmers and ranchers to get financing in 2025? Is there an option if your bank denies you? Listen as I talk with Ashley Arrington @AshleyLArring

Has a military deployment ever interfered with your farm or ranch? Listen as I talk with Seth & Amanda Van Steenwyk of Iowa

Do dairy farms have to go big to survive? The Marcoot Family started a creamery and no longer have liquid milk to sell. ....Also the best Smoked Gouda I have ever tasted

Have you ever gone to another country to learn about agriculture? If so... what country? Listen as I talk with Susan Graham & Adam Loker about SIU trip to Costa Rica

Farmers are pretty reserved, not many feel comfortable talking about going through Chapter 12. But, Jacob and Brooke Belicek from Texas feel it's important

When he was at his lowest, George Ferguson's mom told him to go volunteer... It led to amazing success

Imagine being a wife who continues the farm after her husband takes his own life... Listen to the incredible story of Theresia Gillie

Can a smaller family owned ag retailer compete with the big boys? Listen as I talk with Bonnie & Galen Scheresky of North Dakota

Has farming damaged your hearing? Do you hear ringing in your ears? Listen as I talk with Audiologist Sharyce Baartman

What would make you walk away from your farm/ranch? Listen as I talk with former South African farmer Gavin Jones

Where did you learn Parliamentary Procedure? Listen as I talk with Minnesota 4-H Extension Instructor Nicole Kudrle

Has an FFA Advisor/Ag Teacher made a difference in your life? Listen as I talk with Josh Bondy from Paris, Missouri

Do you farm with your family? What has or hasn't worked? Listen as I talk with Leah Schuldheisz from Fruitland Washington

If you would pass away, would anyone know how to run your farm/ranch? Listen as I talk with Gerald Roeves about how his family asked FarmRescue for help after his fathers passing

Imagine getting a brain tumor (size of a tennis ball) removed only days after having a baby. Listen as I talk with Nebraska farmer Micheala Gasseling

Do you need a "never give up" attitude to be successful in agriculture? Listen as I talk with Utah sod farmers, Kirk and Easton Harris, about their farm surviving a near fatal accident.

A review highlighting the hometowns of our guests on SharkFarmer Radio 3:40 Kaala Clarke 6:45 Brandi Buzzard 11:40 Avery Davidson 18:28 Melissa Nelson 22:20 Brooke Doyle 26:40 Bridgette Readel 32:00 Mark Read 36:30 Bar 7 Ranch 42:10 Lesley Kelly

Is stray voltage a real thing? Listen as I talk with dairy farmer Jill Nelson

Do you farm with your spouse? Is there a division of labor? Listen as I talk with Utah farmers Kenny and Jamila McFarland

Possibly the best storyteller in agriculture Chris Bennett has broke some of ag's biggest stories

What size would your perfect farm shop be? Listen as I talk with Kurt Bahler who is the next generation of @FBiBuildings

What happened to the deadly contagious diseases that Russian scientists had when the Soviet Union collapsed... and what does that have to do with Avian Flu? Listen as I talk with Edie Marshall

Cody and Erika Archie, owners of Bar 7 Ranch, are first generation ranchers from Texas. Listen how thier social media resignates with millions of viewers.

African Swine Fever is rampant in the Dominican Republic... if it comes here what affect would it have on all US agriculture Listen as I talk with Steve Rommereim

Hurricane Helene left thousands stranded... who came to the rescue??? Good ol' farm boys... Listen as I talk with Preston Cave

Does anyone "walk beans" anymore Listen as I talk with Sawyer Cottrell who is employing 140 youngsters as bean walkers

We have all been watching the heartbreaking footage from the hurricane... Listen to this first hand account from dairy farmer Emmy Armstrong

Today's podcast has nothing to do with agriculture... However, it will make you realize how good your life is

You ever wonder who makes the felt tops on the poker tables for the World Series of Poker? Plus they run a horse hotel.... Listen as I talk with Kim and Christian Salerno from Las Vegas

I interviewed an urban farmer from Chicago, but his outlook on the world was so fascinating, we kinda forgot to talk about farming...

This is a fun one... Listen as I chat with Chip Flory

In the world of YouTube hunters, it's tough to find one who is truly in it for the sport. Listen as I talk with Iowa hunter Jared Mills

How do you add value to your crops? Listen as I talk with Quint and Leah Pottinger

Would you hire H-2A workers on your farm? Listen as I talk with Catherine Watts

Ag is a tough business It's important to talk to someone if you're struggling But... it's also to be there to listen as well Listen as I talk with Julie Pierce

Do you ever wish there was someone that could help you sell your ag products direct? What about a gal from Scotland who married a guy from Australia, both with no farm background, that start a ranch in Canada

Why do farmers/ranchers need to convince the general public that American meat is safe? Listen as I talk with David Hayden

This is the funniest man in agriculture.... Listen as I talk with Tim the Dairy Farmer

Imagine losing your Mom at 17 Then pouring your heart into taking over her family's farm Then, out of nowhere having your Great Uncle tell you... get the farm ready for a sale

Dr. Bob Delmore is a professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University Listen as he talks about his students help make meat sticks for needy children