The Field Guide Podcast

Jul 18 2022 19 ep. 30 mins 1
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Hosted by Claire LaCanne and Nathan Drewitz, The Field Guide is a series of conversations on the challenges currently facing local agricultural producers. Through discussions with local growers and industry professionals along with deep dives into the issues with specialists in Extension; let us serve as your source of information for solutions from those tackling today’s farming challenges.

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Episode 19 - The Future of Soil Health with Tim Little

Jul 18 2022 32 mins  
In this episode, we discuss what the future of soil health practices with Tim Little on his farm near Dundas, Minnesota.

Episode 18 - A History of Soil Conservation Practices with Tim Little

Jun 20 2022 33 mins  
In this episode, we have a conversation about soil conservation and various soil health practices on Tim Little's farm.

Episode 17 - Cover Crops, Forage Options, and Solar Panels

May 31 2022 24 mins  
In this episode, we finish our conversation with Dan and Erin Honken of Honken Farms. We talk about cover crop management and use, different forage options, and cost-share programs to help with farm improvements.

Episode 16 - Cover Crops and Pasture Management

Apr 25 2022 26 mins  
In this episode: We travel to Rice County and talk with Dan and Erin Honken of Honken Farms. We talk about Kernza, cover crops, and pasture management.

Episode 15 - Introducing our Newest Guest Host

Jan 17 2022 38 mins  
In this episode, we introduce a new guest host of the podcast, Shane Bugeja.

Episode 14 - Farming Practice Highlights with the Purfeerst Family

Dec 27 2021 36 mins  
In this episode: We take a deeper dive into the farming and soil health practices of the Purfeerst Farm.

Episode 13 - Business Partnerships, Spreadsheets, and Tillage Practices with Jim, Mark, and Matt Purfeerst

Dec 13 2021 27 mins  
In this episode: We are joined by Jim Purfeerst and his two sons, Mark and Matt. We cover the history, tillage practices, and Integrated Pest Management practices that constitute their operation.

Episode 12 - A New Host Approaches

Oct 25 2021 23 mins  
In this episode: We say goodbye to Mike Cruise as one of the main hosts and welcome the new host to the podcast.

Episode 11 - Back at Joe Borgerding's, Experimenting with cover crops - The Field Guide Podcast

Jul 05 2021 33 mins  
In this episode we go back to Joe Borgerding's farm to look at a unique approach to strip-till and cover crops. Joe talks about his experimenting with a cereal rye cover crop, fall strip tillage, and a rather unique weed whipping apparatus. We touch on the benefits of using this type of system, including soil moisture retention and warmer soil temperatures in the planting zone. Thi

Episode 10 - Follow-up on Jake Scherer, Building your team - The Field Guide Podcast

Jun 21 2021 27 mins  
In this episode we have a follow-up conversation going over our talk with Jake Scherer. We cover team building and how important it is to prepare and plan for those inevitable changes that come in farming. We discuss a few different approaches to integrated weed and pest management and don't worry, we talk about bears again.