The Degenerative Ag Podcast

  We've got another weather break in, just in time to grab a few beverages, get up to date on events, and complain about the weather.   Rooster chaos, bees change hands in a truck stop lot, and Trevor drinks Roundup by accident—then accidentally buys a Spra Coupe. Wind's howling, trees are snapping, and we're arguing shelterbelts versus cover crops while eating durian wafers.  Email: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  Welcome back You Son Of A Mitch Rock Supply, who is stepping in for both The Son of Saline Soil and the Garlic Guardian.    The main discussion of the day revolves around growing up in town vs the country.    Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/DegenerativeAgriculture/posts Email: [email protected] 

  We got a "nice" pause in our planting schedules, due to ridiculous winds blowing soil all over the dang place.  So, as we do, got a break and went over to the watering hole and put together an episode.   We go through a few listener questions, and have a fun game of Would You Rather?   email: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  You give us your opinion, but this "short" episode proves the weather needs to turn so we can get in the fields.  We're spending too much on auction purchases, losing money selling at auction, going on vacations, and getting bored at our desks.   We get a few listener questions in as well, and you can feel the steam rolling from our ears through your speakers while we figure out how to math.   Please leave reviews if you like our show, and email any questions you have for us.  Pay attention to our social media for giveaways, they happen pretty frequently.   And, buy a shirt, it might go to the Spra-Coupe fund. Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon Email: [email protected]

  As you all know, we're suckers for a good, or bad, auction sale.  Are there different ways to approach live auctions vs online?  Is one better than the other? Is it acceptable to stare down the fella bidding against you and sensually lick your lips in an attempt to get them to back down?   We'll talk all sorts of theories and a bit of etiquette.  In fact, Captain Corporate gives a live demo during the show on online auction practices.  The Garlic Guardian tells a harrowing tale about being harassed by the Smokies on his most recent trip to pick up auction winnings.   The Son of Saline Soil is gone this week, so don't worry about having to count the curse words.   Email questions and comments: [email protected] Patreon, for bonus content and outtakes: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  April is here, and it's time to say goodbye to winter, and hello to planting season, or so we thought, as we've gotten over an inch of moisture in the last week.  We decided we should share what we are all doing for spring preparation, trying to control the urge to hit the field far too early.     Christopher is back from his trip to Greenwich, England, and fills us in on his selfless journey to save Daylight Savings.  And of course, auction updates.   E-mail: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  It's everyone's favorite time of year, pay the tax man.  Can you avoid it? Do farmers really not pay any taxes (a common accusation)?  Where should our tax dollars be allocated?   We've got a list of things that could potentially written off, if you word it the right way.  Is it possible in the present day to rewrite the tax system to work for the people?  Who knows, but we try and solve that issue by supporting the local barley farmers. *****New episode exclusive, The Son of Saline Soil has been censored by 34%!!!!!*****   E-mail: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  Given current events, we decided it was time to revisit the topic of subsidies, from a different angle, this time more-so from "the systems" side. Have subsides stifled innovation and farmer's choice?  Can "the system" be changed in it's current form to help new and smaller farmers more, if they want help? **********Prepare for a pretty epic Son of Saline Soil rant!!!!!!!************   The Garlic god of Grand Forks County is back from Italy and the olympics, it's quite an update, considering he went for a garlic growers conference, and missed the dates by over a month.   Email, questions, concerns: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon  

  We sit down with a special guest, Nate, with the Grand Forks Farm Toy Show.  He talks about his life in the ag industry, including farming, working in ag dealerships, and seeing how precision farming has grown and changed since day one.   We also get a chance to talk about the Grand Forks Farm Toy Show, coming up March 13 &14th. What does the show have in store for the visitors this year?   Email: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  We have a very special guest this week, a long-time supporter of the podcast, an even longer friend to each of the crew, and most importantly, one heck of a human being.   Alse joins us to talk about his farming life, what it's been like to start farming from scratch, and what kind of lessons have been learned growing up around the agriculture industry.    Also, we give a recap of the Ag on Ice farm show in Devil's Lake, do we think more shows should be this way? YES!  And, we got to meet a celebrity in the Ag world!   Questions, comments, concerns: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon Facebook, tik tock, Instagram: DegenerativeAg

 Special guest this episode, Eric from Eric's Custom 3D Grain Setups talks us through his business of custom, one-off 3D printed grain bins and elevators.  How has the toy/collector market changed over the last decade, how much detail can be applied with current technology, and how he's built this business from the ground up.   He also talks about how he is able to take practically any farmer's grain bin setup, just using pictures sent in by the farmers, to make a precision scale replica.   He was also generous enough to donate one of his lighted grain bins for us to give away to our podcast listeners.  Stay tuned to find out when and how YOU can win this one-of-a-kind grain bin, either for your collection, or to make your children's dream come true. Eric's Custom 3D Grain Setups: Eric’s Custom 3D Grain Set Ups | Freeport IL | Facebook E-mail questions and comments: [email protected] Patreon exclusives and early releases (doesn't cost anything to join): Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  He's finally here in person, Brad The Cobbler!  We got a chance to kidnap him off the farm for a sit down about what it's like completely changing careers after a decade+, the differences between constant public interaction, and the sometimes more remote life on the farm, and the mental health perks of farming.   Questions, comments, concerns: [email protected] Patreon for exclusive content: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon  

  After year of tough commodity prices, (grow red potatoes, they're not commoditized), lean rain, and high expenses, what are some changes you would like to make to better your farming situation?   We talk about our own personal goals, as well as the goals we have for each other. Remember, it can be helpful to get an opinion from the outside looking in.   And of course, what seems to have become our staple segment, auction purchases. Who's trying to capitalize on the "new" government kickbacks, or is it just lazy farming?   We also discuss the best way to care for our own animals during the cold winter season, why the Centigrade scale needs to make a comeback, and merch that may help you stay warm during this dearth of heat.    Happy New Year, from the Degenerative Agriculture Podcast   Email questions or comments: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  It's time for a new year, new (evolving) us, bleh.  We wanted to make a quick short to thank all of our listeners thus far, give a quick history recap, and let everyone know what we have planned for the upcoming year.   Our biggest change will involve bringing on guest, who have different jobs/hobbies in agriculture, and that could potentially be you! E-mail us your information, and what you would like to talk about on the podcast, and you could be a special guest Inebriated Agriculturalist for the show!   We also have more, and much better giveaways planned, stay tuned into the episodes, and follow our social media outlets for more information.   Once again, we thank you all!   Questions, comments, concerns, e-mail us: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  It's that time of year, so what a better way to celebrate than answer holiday themed questions from our listeners!?!  From North Pole agriculture, to Agricultures Naughty or Nice list, we cover them all.   And of course, updates on the day-to-day happenings (lots of auction updates, it's for the kids).   Happy Holidays from all of us at the Degenerative Agriculture Podcast! Email: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  In honor of our first icy road day of the winter, we got together to discuss our personal side hustles to make some extra cash to cover taxes, rent, and lavish vacations, until farming kicks into gear next spring.  We even have a special listener guest stop by to show us the results of her winter activities (yes, you can bribe us to maybe appear on an episode).  And, to wrap it up, what do farm wives do for side hustles?   Unfortunately, we also have to announce Captain Corporate made a decision this week that will haunt him forever, feel free to heap endless shame at him.   And, it's time for our first podcast giveaway. Listen in for details, all you have to do is like and share our social media posts.   Email: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  On this episode, we discuss one of the more overlooked health aspects of farming: sleep deprivation. How does it affect performance, what do you do to counteract the effects, and tips/tricks to maximize the little amount of sleep you get during the full-on onslaught of planting/harvesting/cattle farming.   We also follow up on previous episode topics, fill you in on auction purchases (they never seem to stop), and most importantly, answer listener questions.   And, how can I forget, BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!! We've got officially branded hats for sale now. Listen in for more information, visit our social media sites for pictures, and, for once, DON'T go fuck your hat!   Email for hat orders, and to submit questions/comments to the Degenerates: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

    The Son of Saline Soil goes on an epic rant, new knives, tractor sandwiches, and injuries.  We answer listener questions, get off topic, and then back on topic to the main topic:  If we had the chance to build a service truck with multi-corporation farmer money, what are the top 5 features we'd be sure to have.  Plus, at the time of release, we officially have hats available for sale, pricing and purchasing info will be included in the next episode, or posted on Patreon and all social media's before then. Email: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  It's that time of year, the crops are coming off the fields and the vermin are moving into the farmsteads for the winter.  Every degenerate has their own way of managing, or at least attempting to manage the unwanted pet population.  We also try and help a "friend or two" with their infestation issues.   Beet harvest is in full swing, so we give a regional update, and of course, progress of the most important non-commodity crop, potatoes. Questions and comments: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  We're in the heat of harvest! While the Son of Saline Soil is eating corn the long way, Larson's Plate Trevor Beets Off, Andrew is choking chickens, and Captain Corporate cops a feel off of spuds, we answer questions sent in by you!   We will return back to our normal format once it starts raining, or the harvest is over.  Never fear, we'll have something in 2 weeks guaranteed! To submit your own questions: [email protected] Patreon link to special content: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  It's a rainy-day mid-harvest break.  Vague updates from the big-time farmers on how their crops are yielding, garlic is done curing and ready for sale, and the most important question: When will the potatoes be ready for sale?   Also, we debate which produce should be classified as fruits, vegetables, and "other".   E-mail questions and comments to: [email protected] Patreon, for exclusive content and perks: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  We dive into the hot debate on weather prediction, inaccuracies in modern forecasting, which apps are the most reliable, and, the reliable old farmer's ways of predicting the weather.  Do their methods still prove effective today?   We wrap it up with discussing rain gauges, and why we should all move to the 1/8" measurement system instead of the current tens base we use now.   Questions or comments: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  We were fortunate enough to have Captain Corporate back from paternity leave this week. (Un)fortunately, he must be a big fan of Homer, this is a long one folks.   We give early season harvest updates, auction/private purchases, and eventually even get around to talking about the topic of the day: Tires. Email us: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  A bit of a changeup, Captain Corporate is on paternity leave, so we're bringing in the first of a few guest Degenerates, starting with the proprietor of You Son Of A Mitch Rock Supply, Mitch.   He fills us in on life west of Interstate, current markets, and his one of a kind breeding program.  We also get an impromptu update from Captain Corporate, continue to ignore the metric system of measurement, and toss around knowledge on the best way to remove a stuck bolt.    Questions and comments: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  We gathered to discuss the possibility of designing ONE tractor that can encompass the entire workload of a "typical" U.S. farm. A very healthy debate was had, and included a special guest appearance by a pair of Patreon members.   Also, is ChatGPT run by Germans? Listen in to find out why this conspiracy has come to light.    Comments, concerns, questions: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

The farmer's dictionary states the definition of passive income as:     "Unlike monetary income, passive income involves buying unnecessary equipment for a single use, or "future ideas", but ends up being parked in a heap with the rest of your junk.  Passive refers to the opportunity that has passed you buy.  Income refers to the ever-growing collection of unneeded "cool" things."      There's a bit of a lull in the growing season, so we're talking about recent auction purchases, Annual Tractor rides  honey bees, business ideas for down time, cab over semi's, cover crops, and crop rotation.   Questions and complaints: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DegenerativeAgriculture

  We were supposed to talk about workwear, and we get to it eventually, but prepare for a roller coaster ride of topics, including a non-agricultural subject of karaoke. Complaints or Concerns: [email protected] Patreon Exclusive Content and Perks: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  With planting season in the books, we decided you guys deserved an update on what's going on with the future of the podcast.  The Son of Saline Soil was on an agriculture mission, hence the update instead of a new episode.  We are almost through our store of episodes, more current and up to date content soon!!!!! Complaints and Concerns: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  Today, our main topic is about Melroe Manufacturing: How big of an impact did they have on the agriculture industry, and beyond? How far ahead of their time were they?  Why did they decide to sell the company?     Also, spring planting updates, rock pickers, and hemorrhoids?    Email questions and comments to: [email protected] Patreon Membership and Subscription Plans: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  We're still on Farmer's Weekend during mid-May rains. We go into detailed discussion about current day technology we use in the field, and where we think/know technology is headed in the future.  We also discuss recent auction purchases, a teaser for a future karaoke episode, and for all you freaks, there's a bit of ASMR towards the end. Email questions or comments: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

  On today's episode, we had so many things planned, but just like a storm that appears out of nowhere during planting season, plans change and something completely different happens.  Constructive? You be the judge.   Podcast Mailbag: [email protected] Patreon: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

On this episode, there's a lotta bit of small talk, a little bit of first-hand consumer reviews on work boots, and which is best for particular applications, and the most important question ever questioned: "If you could pick a time period to farm in, when would it be?"   E-mail questions or comments: [email protected] Patreon exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/DegenerativeAgriculture  

 Recorded right before spring planting started, we discussed our top 3 personal favorite tractors, and then had a battle royal to combine our lists into an overall top 5.  Plus, we answer some Patreon listener questions, Andrew is a Debbie Downer, and we start rumors about who is secretly planting crops out of the normal USDA zone. Questions: [email protected] Patreon: patreon.com/degenerativeagriculture 

  Today, we talk about our Everyday Cary Items, and what we find most handy in daily situations on the farm/work/desk jockey job.  Plus, we've gotten our first e-mail complaint, that is sure to put us in check.   Email: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon.com/degenerativeagriculture  

  In this episode, we discuss the ups and downs of the subsidy system, as well as the origins, and why they were necessary once upon a time. Plus, a real time opinion from the view of a farmers wife.  And, if you're looking for good potato recipes, we've got some great ideas.   Emain complaints and compliments to: [email protected] For Patreon perks and free early access: Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon

We're short a couple people this week, so we decided we should give an update of the current schedules, operations, and plans for the near future.  We also give a big thanks to our current listeners, as well as say "Have I got a deal for you"   Email questions or reviews to [email protected] Visit our Patreon for exclusive content! Degenerative Agriculture | Your home for inebriated agriculture! | Patreon