Soil Solutions with Jessica Gnad - HPJ Talk

In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss their views on how the Coronavirus pandemic may change our perspective on food security, storage, and waste - as well as their thoughts about buying local produce only vs continuing to shop in stores. Aaron Harries, VP of Research and Operations for Kansas Wheat, shares about how the annual Winter Wheat Quality Tour is moving to a virtual experience during the 2020 COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. On the tour, you will get to observe the wheat crop in different parts of the state, as well as learn about the conditions, challenges, and ever-changing dynamics that wheat farmers face. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs P.S. - Don't miss your chance to join us at CattleU on July 29-30, 2020! Reserve your limited-time, early-bird discount ticket at www.cattleu.net

In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss the rise in COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreaks in meatpacking plants. Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas shares his bipartisan push to get answers from USDA's investigation into meatpacking plants price gouging, as well as the effects this has on farmers and consumers during this pandemic. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss the executive order President Trump signed to keep meatpacking and processing plants open in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Texas A&M's John Robinson shares how Coronavirus is impacting cotton markets, as well as the unique situation they face with falling oil markets. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene talk about Earth Day and conservation, the anniversary of the Oklahoma Land Run, and stories from the April 20th print edition of High Plains Journal. Kylene has a chat with Dr. R.C. Trotter, MD, who serves as the Physician Advisor for the Ford County Health Department in Dodge City, Kansas. Dr. Trotter discusses his thoughts on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and its effects. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs P.S. - During the month of April 2020, High Plains Journal is donating 25% of all subscription revenue to your local Future Farmers of America (FFA) program. Go to hpj.com/subscribe for more info and to start your subscription today!

In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss updates during the pandemic, as well as thoughts about the farm sector. Brady Huck of Advance Trading Inc. shares how the ag markets are reacting to COVID-19 (Coronavirus,) as well as its run through livestock processing plants. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss updates on COVID-19 and its effects on us as we continue social distancing. Jenni also interviews Justin Ohlde, the Kansas Dairy Commissioner. Justin informs us of the current state of the dairy industry, and the challenges dairy farmers are facing during this pandemic. Learn how you can support dairy farmers and the industry. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

It's the 100th episode of HPJ Talk! Jenni and Kylene discuss continued social distancing, binge-watching Tiger King, and the effects COVID-19 (Coronavirus) may have on the cattle industry. From NCBA's #CattleCon2020, Kent Anderson of Zoetis talks about genomics and more accurately measuring DNA traits for cattle. At the 2020 Commodity Classic, Jenni interviews Troy Bancroft and Galynn Beer of AgroLiquid about how their products work together to give crops the proper nutrients and enhance crop fertility. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss social distancing and updates regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Also, Jenni interviews Hayes Kelman from the Boot Hill Distillery in Dodge City, Kansas about their free hand cleanser project using their distilled alcohol. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss the rapid changes and concerns of COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) in the Midwest, and how we are pivoting during this time. Kylene also interviews Chase DeCoite, Director of the Beef Quality Assurance program for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Chase talks about the BQA training and certification program for beef producers to educate themselves on best practices, procedures, and safety. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene discuss how the coronavirus affects the ag industry, as well as interviews with Oklahoma State University's Dr. Derrell Peel from K-State Cattlemen's Day and Rabo AgriFinance from this year's Commodity Classic. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene interview Brian Alexander (aka the Red Hills Rancher.) In this interview, Brian, who was one of our #SoilHealthU speakers this year, discusses soil health and contract grazing. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene, who are live at the Commodity Classic Trade Show in San Antonio, discuss the topics of conversation at the event. Also, Dan Kittredge (one of our SoilHealthU speakers) shares his insights about the importance of nutrient-dense foods. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene interview Carrie Mess, also widely known as Dairy Carrie. Carrie talks about the lives of dairy farmers, as well as her viral blog post 'Dear Jaoquin,' a response to Joaquin Phoenix's Oscar speech that slammed dairy farmers. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

This week's episode brings you Jenni and Kylene's thoughts on Joaquin Phoenix's Oscars speech about dairy farmers, as well as the following interviews from NCBA's CattleCon2020 in San Antonio, Texas: Jenni and Kylene interview Scott King of Boehringer Ingelheim and Will Johnson about the documentary Cattle First, highlighting producer's commitment to animal health and wellbeing. Chuck Coffey, the outgoing Chairman of the Cattlemen's Beef Board, discusses what he accomplished over the last year, as well as his vision and hopes for the new Chairman. Greg Hanes (CEO of Cattlemen's Beef Board) talks about his journey to becoming the CEO of the Cattlemen's Beef Board, and his vision for the board and cattle industry. Jared Brackett, Vice Chairman (and soon-to-be President) of the Cattlemen's Beef Board shares his goals and vision for the CBB. JoJo Corrales of HeartBrand Beef educates us on Akaushi cattle, and how they create an excellent dining experience. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

Jenni and Kylene interview Ryan Goodman, the Director of Grassroots Advocacy and Spokesperson Development for NCBA (National Cattlemen's Beef Association) at CattleCon20 in San Antonio, Texas. Listen in as Ryan shares his thoughts on beef advocacy efforts. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

Jenni and Kylene are back in the studio this week, gearing up for a month's worth of travel in February for High Plains Journal. Plus, Jenni interviews Soil Health U speaker Trisha Jackson about her thoughts on how healthy soils contribute to clean water and air. She also shares details on what biochar is and how important it is to the environment. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

Jenni and Kylene are back fresh from High Plains Journal's Soil Health U in Salina. They share the speakers and topics that struck home with them and commentary from around the agriculture and food front this week. (They hear there's a sale on the Impossible Burger...) Plus, Jenni interviews Soil Health U speaker Adam Chappell (@CottonPlantKid) about his use of cover crops on his family's Arkansas cotton farm and how they not only help them improve soil health, but reduce their input costs and put real dollars in their pockets. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

Icy conditions and sketchy roads kept Kylene working at home while Jenni was at the office, but the pair caught up over the phone for this week's episode. They talk China trade deal, USMCA and the stories you might have missed in the Jan. 13 High Plains Journal. #ridewithus

Jenni and Kylene are finally back together for this first episode of 2020. They talk about ag in the news with the Golden Globes and pork on the 20/20 news program, as well as the stories you might have missed in the Jan. 6 High Plains Journal. #ridewithus

Jenni and Kylene are back for the final episode of 2019—and we chat about Kylene's cover story looking at the headlines and highlights of agriculture that HPJ has reported on through its 70 year history of publication. #RideWithUs

Kylene's on vacation with the kiddos, so Jenni is riding solo in the studio. Everyone is heading out the office door for the holiday—but before we go, we want to take this episode to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and share with you the reason for the season! Thanks for #RidingWithUs here all year long, and we'll see you in the New Year! #RideWithUs

It's a slow week around here. Everyone is gearing up for Christmas. Jenni and Kylene hash out office gift exchange ideas, and we catch up with the headlines you might have missed while you were out shopping for those presents! #RideWithUs

It's a dirty job, but someone's gotta talk about soil health! Jenni and Kylene are back with an extended interview of Jessica Gnad, HPJ's Soil Health Content Consultant. We chat about her journey to soil health and a little about what we might expect at the upcoming Soil Health U Jan. 22 and 23, 2020, at the Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina, Kansas. #RideWithUs

Jenni and Kylene are back in the studio this week. We talk Christmas baking, tree preferences and the eternal question—lights or blow up lawn displays? Lacey Newlin has an interview with National Cotton Council's Craig Brown about the US Cotton Trust Protocol from our Cotton U. And Kylene chats with Kansas Livestock Association Past President Barb Downey at the organization's 125th anniversary. #RideWithUs

In this week's episode, Jenni and Kylene talk turkey and thankfulness. Most of the staff of High Plains Journal share what they're thankful for and why in this pre-Thanksgiving release. #RideWithUs

This week Jenni and Kylene discuss Thanksgiving preparation, the Big Boy train rolling through Kansas and bring in Web Editor Shauna Rumbaugh to discuss brain gain and what it means to rural Americans. They also discuss the stories you might have missed in the Nov. 18 High Plains Journal. #RideWithUs

Jenni and Kylene chat about fall chores around the farm and helping kids find their place in a cattle operation. They also discuss music, property taxes and the stories you might have missed in the Nov. 11 High Plains Journal. #RideWithUs

Jenni and Kylene chat with NASA astronaut Nick Hague. Hague, a Hoxie, Kansas native returned Oct. 3 from a mission at the International Space Station where he spent 203 days in space. He paints a picture of his experience and lets them in on some of the experiments he worked on. Plus the news headlines from the week and Kylene with markets. #RideWithUs

Jenni and Kylene talk about Halloween happenings and the national FFA Convention. Jenni also listened in on an announcement from USDA regarding the establishment of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. This program was required by the 2018 farm bill and will create a consistent regulatory framework for hemp production in the U.S. Plus the news headlines from the week and Kylene with markets. #RideWithUs

Jenni and Kylene talk about what's happening at the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. About 350 water rights holders and concerned citizens gathered Oct. 21 over the course of two meetings in St. John, Kansas. They flooded the small town to hear the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Division of Water Resources plan to address the impairment complaint filed on behalf of Quivira. Plus the news headlines from the week and Kylene with markets. #RideWithUs

Jenni and Kylene talk about all the changes happening at High Plains Journal. After 25 years at the helm of editor and most recently publisher, Holly Martin is leaving to be the director of communications at the American Angus Association. The pair later chat with Holly and Dave Bergmeier, who will take over as editor. Plus the news headlines from the week and Kylene with markets. #RideWithUs

Jenni and Kylene share what 4-H mentors taught them during National 4-H Week. And we have a report on harvest considerations from the cotton patch in West Texas with Deltapine Cotton. Plus the news headlines from the week and Kylene with markets. #RideWithUs

In this episode, Jenni and Kylene spend time talking about college football, weddings, craft fairs and working calves. Later in the episode they chat with Randy Dowdy, a Georgia farmer raising record-breaking soybeans and Josh Miller from BASF. This week's cover story is by our colleague at Waterways Journal, David Murray. He explored the current trade situation that's hurting U.S. soybean farmers and what the potential outcomes could be. Plus, Kylene with markets and the headlines you might have missed. #RideWithUs

Jenni and Kylene spend time talking about social media and how it's evolved into something far from the original intent. The pair also chatted about the cancel culture and how a good deed is turned into something a galaxy away from the original idea. This week's cover story by Kylene is on seedstock operations and featured the panel at Cattle U. Learn what they think makes a good replacement animal. Plus, Kylene with markets and the headlines you might have missed. #RideWithUs

Jenni and Kylene spend time talking about pumpkin spice, our connections to livestock and companion animals, T. Boone Pickens' last words, and those Amish joyriders. This week's cover story on farm land conversations leads the two to talk about farm transitions and hard conversations. Then, Jenni interviews Kansas State Fair Manager Robin Dennison about changes at the fair this year and what fairgoers might expect next year. Plus, Kylene with markets and the headlines you might have missed. #RideWithUs

What really moved the cattle markets after the Tyson fire? We talk with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Economist Justin Benavidez out of Amarillo. Then, we talk trade with USTR's Chief Ag Negotiator Ambassador Gregg Doud. #RideWithUs

Jenni and Kylene talk about thanking farmers on Labor Day, and we share a great thank you note from an Oregon 4-Her that will have you in stitches. Plus, Dave Bergemeier brings us the winner of the 2019 King of the Ring Auctioneer contest during Dodge City Days. And then we have markets and more! #RideWithUs

Jenni interviews Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam and they talk about the agency's efforts to improve the lives of rural Kansans. Kylene chats with Earl Lewis at a Water Field Day about the technologies that improve irrigation efficiencies on the farm. Plus we bring you the news and commentary you might have missed in this week's print HPJ! #RideWithUs

It's back to school in this episode of HPJ Talk. Jenni and Kylene discuss buying kids' school supplies and how requiring 4 boxes of crayons per child is a very crafty soybean commission plan to raise domestic demand. Then we have updates from our recent Sorghum-Wheat U with K-State's Romulo Lolato and Terry Griffin. Plus, markets and more. #RideWithUs

Jenni and Kylene talk about the Tyson Fresh Meats fire in Holcomb KS with KLA's Matt Teagarden. Chandler Goule of NAWG comes on to respond to the President's comments about wheat trade with Japan. And we have thoughts from the recent Sorghum/Wheat U in Mulvane, KS, along with markets and commentary. #RideWithUs

Jennifer is in the office while Kylene is working from home on this episode. They discussed the chaos that is the Scott household and catch up on post Cattle U thoughts. Jenni later interviewed Kansas Wheat's Taylor Williamson and chatted about the upcoming Sorghum U/Wheat U event Aug. 14. As well there's updates from the All Aboard Harvest crew out on the road from our friends at KFRM. #RideWithUs

Jennifer and Kylene are off to the High Plains Journal's first Cattle U! But before they left, they spoke with author Wes Jamison about his new book, "What Would Jesus REALLY Eat?" It's a look at what the Bible really says about animal agriculture and the use of animals, with Biblical scholars, ethicists, and animal producers sharing their expertise. #RideWithUs

Kylene survived the Ford County Fair virtually unscathed. Jenni put industrial hemp on the cover of the Journal and she talks about her fascination with the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Jenni also chatted with Jesse McCurry, executive director of Kansas Grain Sorghum, and our friends at KFRM provided us updates from our All Aboard Harvest correspondents on the road. And Kylene has markets. #RideWithUs

It's a quick recap this week as it's Ford County Fair in Dodge City and Kylene's got 4-H Mom Duty! Jenni and Kylene share how they beat the heat and stay cool. We chat with Kansas Wheat's Cindy Falk about the KS State Fair Bread Sculpture Contest. And Kylene has markets. #RideWithUs

Jennifer and Kylene chat about gearing up for the county fair. We have updates from All Aboard Wheat Harvest from KFRM. Dan Thomson from AG AM in Kansas interviews Holly Martin about Cattle U. #RideWithUs

Happy Independence Day everyone! Jenni and Kylene are back talking about their booming 4th of July plans and wheat harvest. Our friends at KFRM Radio bring us updates from the wheat field with our All Aboard Wheat Harvest crews, sponsored by John Deere, Unverferth Mfg., Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, and High Plains Journal. It's a great week to celebrate our freedoms! And from the battle field to the wheat field, we thank every one who's sacrificed so that we can celebrate today in peace. #RideWithUs

Jenni talks about helping her fella repair her screen door, while Kylene describes escapee 4H goats. Both share their thoughts on harvest starting up. There's an All Aboard Wheat Harvest Update from the field from our friends at KFRM Radio, sponsored by John Deere, Unverferth Mfg., and Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children. Plus markets and more! #RideWithUs

Kylene's calf likes the grass on the other side of the hot wire. Jenni shares her dad's philosopy on cuisine, and both agree it helps if you're hungry. We have an All Aboard Wheat Harvest Update from the field from our friends at KFRM Radio, sponsored by John Deere, Unverferth Mfg., and Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children. Plus markets and more! #RideWithUs

Jennifer and Kylene bring us Part 2 of their interview with Dr. Nancy and Dr. Jerry Jaax, the real veterinarians behind the hit National Geographic series "The Hot Zone." We talk infectious diseases and what farmers need to consider for their own herds. We also have our first interviews from the wheat field, with our All Aboard Wheat Harvest correspondents, brought to us by our friends at KFRM and sponsored by John Deere and Unverferth Manufacturing Company. Plus, Kylene has the markets and we bring you the news you might have missed. #RideWithUs

Jenni and Kylene pause to remember the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Operation Overlord, and the service members who sacrificed for a world. Kylene brings us an interview with Lucas Lentsch, CEO of Midwest Dairy, to kick off June Dairy Month. And Kylene and Jenni have part 1 of an exclusive interview with Dr. Nancy Jaax and Dr. Jerry Jaax, the real-life husband and wife veterinary team that's featured in the National Geographic series "The Hot Zone." We talk with these K-Staters and U.S. Army colonels about their service in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, Ebola, and what it's like to be played by Hollywood stars Julianna Margulies and Noah Emmerich on the screen. Plus, the news you might have missed, Kylene with the markets, and our final thoughts. #RideWithUs