Beyond The Crops
Jena & MP bring a unique perspective to the world of agriculture, offering a blend of humor, heart, and wisdom honed from their combined years on the farm. With a deep passion for their families, their farms, and the communities they call home, these two farmwives delve into the daily triumphs and tribulations that come from rural living.
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Beyond The Crops
118. The Ultimate Farm Show Recap: Beck's Tech Days & Farm Progress Show + Case IH Interview
Welcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Fresh off a whirlwind month of travel, your hosts Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass are here to recap their adventures at two major farm shows. From the incredible culture and cutting-edge research at Beck's Technology Days to the hustle and bustle of the Farm Progress Show, they're sharing the behind-the-scenes stories, coolest tech, and most inspiring moments. Plus, stick around to the end for a special live interview they recorded from the Case IH podcast studio at Farm Progress with tillage expert CJ Parker!
📌 What We Cover in This Episode:
✅ Listener Love on the Road
✅ Beck's Technology Days Recap
✅ Farm Progress Show Recap
✅ LIVE from the Case IH Booth: A Conversation with CJ Parker
✅ BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Mary Pat and Jena launch a brand-new way for you to interact with the show – a voicemail line!
💡 Key Takeaways:
✨ Farm shows are invaluable for connecting with people, discovering new ideas, and seeing the future of agriculture firsthand.
✨ Company culture and values matter. The success of a family-owned, faith-driven company like Beck's Hybrids is a testament to their commitment to farmers and research.
✨ The future of ag tech is here, with innovations in autonomy, precision spraying, and smart tillage poised to change how we farm.
✨ "Every pass of the field needs to complement the planter." This simple but powerful mantra highlights the importance of a systems approach to every job on the farm.
✨ Tillage is a crucial and nuanced tool for residue management, soil health, and setting the crop up for success.
This episode of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Beck's Hybrids. As farmers, we pour so much trust into every decision. That's why we're proud to partner with Beck's Hybrids, a company built on faith, family, and a love for agriculture since 1937. Learn more at beckshybrids.com.
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