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.