Just Say Hay
Welcome to the Just Say Hay: The Podcast! With new episodes every other Monday, we talk about the things that are important to small farmers. If you're wanting to market your farm, grow your farm, improve the soil health of your farm or ar just interested in agriculture... this is the place for you. We run a small cattle ranch as well as an 850 acre commercial forage farm, but for the past 20 years, my main gig has been as a marketing & business consultant to some of the most recognizable brands and largest companies in the world, but farming is my passion!
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Episodes
47 episodes
Farming Against the Grain: Caleb Boulds and The 280 Farm
In this episode of Just Say Hay: The Podcast, we sit down with market farmer Caleb Boulds of The 280 Farm to talk about the hard-won lessons of building a small farm business from scratch. From eighth-grade pumpkin flops to roadside se...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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30:46
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Love Farming? Great. Now Start Running It Like a Business
This week on Just Say Hay: The Podcast, Jon reflects on the best advice he ever received — and how it transformed his farm from a passion project into a thriving business. From equipment upgrades and rebuilding a friend’s old service t...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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25:38
Farmer vs. China
The global trade war is heating up—and small farms are caught in the crossfire. Here’s what’s happening, why it matters, and how we can brace for the impact.The headlines say “tariffs,” but for small farmers, it feels like a gut p...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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25:06
Small Farms Are Taking A Beating: The Farm Bill's Dirty Little Secret
The Farm Bill is often presented as a lifeline for American agriculture, but is it actually working for small farmers? In this episode of Just Say Hay: The Podcast, we uncover the hidden reality behind this massive piece ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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27:41
AI on the Farm: The Good, The Bad, and The Future
What if AI could tell you the best time to cut hay or monitor your livestock 24/7? In this episode of Just Say Hay: The Podcast, Jon explores how artificial intelligence is transforming small farms—not just for big ag, but for farmers ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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25:01
Small Farms, Immigration Challenges & Crafting Fair Agricultural Policies
In this episode of Just Say Hay: The Podcast, we take a deep dive into the controversial topic of immigration—specifically how it impacts small farms. With mass deportations and labor shortages making headlines, large-scale agriculture...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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26:35
Know When You’re Being Played: Media, Bias, and the Small Farmer’s Future
Beyoncé snagging the Country Music Album of the Year at the Grammys might sound like a joke, but it's a reality that sparked our deep dive into media manipulation and industry dynamics. How did the Grammy voting process transform from an honor ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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26:36
D.O.G.E. v USDA (WHAT CHANGES WILL THEY RECOMMEND AND HOW WILL IT IMPACT FARMERS)
I've watched Elon Musk for years and how he thinks about efficiencies in business. These are some of my thoughts on how DOGE (The Department Of Government Efficiency) might recommend changing the USDA and how these changes might impact th...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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27:08
Farm Bureau Controversy, USDA Budget Scrutiny & Media Skepticism
What if the very organizations meant to support small farms were causing more harm than good? We then shift gears to scrutinize the mammoth budget of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, questioning whether its allocation, particularly tow...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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22:44
Forage Farming, Travel Tales & Tech Innovations in Agriculture
Enjoy this conversation with my friend Greg Zurlieni, affectionately known as Billy Bob, with Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners as we discuss the vibrant world of small farm communities and agricultural innovation. Greg, who serves as the pres...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:00:14
The Election Is Over, A Little Venting & Some Big Changes On The Horizon
The election is over! No matter who you voted for we need to look to the future.
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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17:44
How much hay, diversification and more!
In this episode of Just Say Hay, we discuss how to figure how much hay you'll need to get through winter and deciding when to diversify your operation.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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15:26
Boosting Alfalfa Quality through Science
Unlock the secrets to enriching small farm nutrition and maximizing crop yields with our special guest, Dan Peterson, a regional agronomist from AgroLiquid. Dan brings an exciting blend of expertise in agriculture and a love for music, sharing ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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42:44
Raising Tough Kids: Lessons from Farm Life
This episode takes you on a journey through the unique advantages of farm life in shaping resilient and independent young adults, highlighting how structured responsibilities and expanding boundaries prepare them for complex situations. Listen ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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18:25
Tech and Tradition: A New Era for Small Farms
What if you could revolutionize your small farm's efficiency with just a touch of technology? Join us as we tackle this intriguing question, exploring the intersection of tradition and innovation in the world of small-scale farming. We share pe...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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20:58
The 2024 Hay Season After Action Report
In this episode of 'Just Say Hay,' the host, a small-scale commercial farmer, reflects on the challenges from the 2024 season, such as weather impacts and equipment issues, are highlighted alongside improvements like better quality hay and expa...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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28:39
Interview with Dr. Travis Beasley
In this episode I talk with Dr. Travis Beasley from the Beasley Equine Clinic. We talk about a lot of horse related issues, including the importance of quality forage, stomach ulcers, the use of propionic acid and much more. Check o...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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58:17
So Ya Wanna Start A Farm
In this episode, I talk about how we got started farming. How we grew from just a few acres to an 800+ acre commercial forage farm. I talk about how it's not magic, you can do it too.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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21:27
Why We're Here
Another farm goes under and it really hit home why we started SI Farmer!
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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20:35
The Larger Marketing Responsibility
We have a larger responsibility over and above marketing our own farms.
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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21:34
