Back by popular demand, The Water Table podcast host Jamie Duininck checks in with Midwest farmers to see how harvest is going. In part one of this four-part series, he talks to Karl Guetter, Prinsco’s National Agriculture Segment Lead, who also farms in South Central Minnesota. They discuss a surprising fall after a very late start in the spring, how climate change is affecting the growing season and how conditions in South Central Minnesota are perfect this fall for making preparations for next year, including getting pipe in the ground.
About the Guest:
Karl Guetter has nearly 20 years of experience in the ag industry and, being an active farmer himself, is a true advocate for managing water on the farm. Karl is an active farmer and the Agricultural Segment Lead at Prinsco. He’s passionate about issues facing rural America and the ag community– his experience gives him a unique perspective on what pushes farmers to manage their water, how the demand for tiling has changed and increased over the years, and why tile is critical for the sustainability and profitability of farms in the future.
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Episode Topics:
0:00 Welcome to The Water Table Podcast
0:33 Karl Guetter, farmer in South Central Minnesota
1:09 A surprising fall after a very wet spring
1:23 Ahead of schedule and phenomenal harvest weather
2:30 Climate change; from 20 springs ago until now
3:06 Soybean harvest is done; variable due to land
4:10 Redwood County, a stark difference east to west.
5:00 The Minnesota River – what does it do to the weather?
6:20 Corn harvest is going well, wrapping up soon
7:15 Next year’s plan, looking at market fluctuations, what varieties performed well and dirt to fertility and drainage
8:56 Opportunities for preparations for next year. Get that pipe in the ground!
9:50 Wrapping up – have a safe harvest!
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