Kinks, and Closing Wheels

Buckle up for a real and relatable look at the chaos of modern farming! In this episode of Raised Between the Rows, Ashley and Amanda catch up right after a long day of planting a massive 17-variety corn test plot. The girls dive straight into the unpredictable reality of this year’s "marathon spring." They discuss shifting dramatically from ultra-wet conditions to an unexpected dry spell, and the modern farming dilemma: at what point do you stop waiting for the "perfect" conditions and just settle for "good enough"? Amanda also gets candid about the learning curves of operating a brand-new planter. From troubleshooting software kinks to accidentally breaking off a closing wheel (and choosing to just keep moving anyway!), she shares the humorous and exhausting reality of juggling a new piece of equipment while keeping a baby happy off the tractor field. Whether you’ve had to suck 600 pounds of beans out of a drill this season or you're just trying to beat the next rain cloud, this episode is a reassuring reminder that no one has the perfect spring—and we're all just figuring it out as we go. In this episode, we talk about: Planting a 17-variety test plot with corporate seed partners. The wild weather shifts from freezing wet days to immediate 80-degree heat. Managing the inevitable "growing pains" and quirks of new farm equipment. Why the "perfect spring" doesn't exist and how farmers across the region are coping. A hilarious runaway stroller incident on the deck! Grab your coffee or a Diet Coke, and join us for a chat between the rows! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.