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The Little Red BarnEpisode 98: Horsepower!The Red Barn Road Show hits Goshen, Indiana this week for the Tractor Pull! Ryan and Charlie visit with Kevin Smith of Smith Family Farms, driver of the "Buckshot Reloaded" IPL Hot Farm Class pulling tractor, in Rochester. We get schooled on the sport while sweltering in the heat. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-07-2837 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 97: Fair DazeThe Little Red Barn Podcast starts off a series of 'on location' episodes, traveling this week to Argos, IN for the Marshall County Fair. We talk dairy beef and the new (?) agronomy buzzwords "overly-tight tassel wrap", over-zealous tree trimmers, and the role of REMC in agriculture today as well as in the future. All of this while being forced into shelters for severe weather. Fun times!Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-07-2158 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 96: Adventures with CharlieMr. Houin brings all sorts of stories with him this week as the guys try and figure out: "how could someone manage to get a sprayer stuck during a drought?" Ryan and Charlie travel through the topics of irrigation maintenance, screw worm, tariffs, and "Muck for Dummies," among other random squirrel chases, but you'll probably learn something anyway. This episode is presented by Mac America Ag Finance.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-07-1446 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 95: Taking His Talents to TennesseeCoyote returns for one more "in studio" appearance with Ryan and Charlie before he hits the road to a state with no income tax. Moonshine, state budgets, trade, and the Big Beautiful Bill are all part of this week's discussion. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-07-0747 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 94: Stop Talkin' About Corn Sweat for Cryin' Out Loud!It's been hot. Yeah, welcome to summer. But "corn sweat" makes Ryan see red. The guys talk weather, crop growth, revisit acres, and hit a few other 'coffee shop' topics in this week's episode. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-06-3047 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 93: Does Ag have a Generational Leadership Problem?Ryan and Charlie hit weather, the ever cycling Israel-Iran headlines, planted acres and then explore a controversial discussion on a Gen X gap in Agribusiness leadership. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-06-2344 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 92: City Mouse, Country MouseRyan and Charlie bring a packed agenda this week: talking RVOs, crop health, Israel/Iran, backyard chickens, farming inside metropolitan limits, and more. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-06-1654 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 91: An Earth Shattering KaboomCharlie is back in the studio as we chat about last week's rains, the menace of groundhogs, emergence issues, replant, and just how many acres are out there. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-06-0941 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 90: A Chat with the Po-Po.Most folks have a relationship with law enforcement that is similar to in-laws: you aren't really keen on having them around unless you really need them. But folks in rural America need to have a better view than that. This week, Captain Brian Holloman of the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department joins us to discuss the relationship agriculture has to law enforcement and what that relationship could, or should, look like in the future.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-06-0250 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 89: The Dog Ate My Corn ContractRain has finally come to the region, giving an opportunity to work on repairs, delivering grain (and podcasts). Ryan and Charlie discuss planting progress, soil conditions, and wildlife stories. Charlie wins "the new excuse for being late" award.WARNING: Minimum tillage appliances included.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-05-2638 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 88: What's In a Name Anyway?Dave Weisflog is back, and Ryan continues to butcher his name. But the guys dive back into atypical ag topics like hemp, land grant university extension, regen ag, and soil health. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-05-1946 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 87: An Expert is Just Someone From More Than 2 Counties AwayRyan and Charlie chat this week with someone who has seen more than most in the biz. Dave Weisflog might not wear as many hats as Ryan, but he comes very close. Rice, hemp, regen ag, extension and soil health~ today we take the time to scroll through many different aspects of our agriculture with a new face and new perspective.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-05-1240 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 86: Great Start to Plant '25Charlie brings guests along to the studio this week as we dive into planting progress, agronomics of corn and beans, equipment breakdowns, and the new EV company putting down roots in Warsaw. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-05-0550 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 85: AI RevisitedDr. Scott Strong is back and we discuss AI, music, creativity, opportunities, pitfalls and cash cows. Plenty of other topics too, like bitcoin and tariffs. Spoiler Alert: apparently we are not going to get a Viking Death Metal opening jingle...it costs too much. But clearly AI services are making bank on this kind of stuff. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-04-2855 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 84: Shades of the Carter Administration?Wait, ...what? Was that a reference to the Jimmy Carter presidency? Ryan and Charlie discuss this past week in agriculture regarding planting progress and markets... BUT Ryan is caught off guard when Charlie compares the current tariffs to the grain embargo of the late 70s. Plus, this is the week that local county commissions make public whether they are truly pro-agriculture or just looking at a cash grab when they vote on rezoning ag acreage to heavy industrial for a data "farm".Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-04-2141 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 83: These Are a Few of My Favorite ThingsCharlie Houin makes it back to the studio in the co-host chair as we talk through tariffs, marketing, planting progress and the unspoken rules around property rights.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-04-1442 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 82: When County Government Fails AgricultureLand use is fast becoming the biggest threat to the ag industry. But what happens when the place you call home turns on you and does not have your best interests at heart? Kosciusko County may find out this week as it deals with a data farm invasion. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-04-0142 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 81: Acreage and Data QuestionsWe're a week out from some USDA survey data being laid on us. Normally, the Prospective Plantings report is intriguing, but not overly exciting. Could this year be different? And did you know that data is being collected from your land and on your farming practices without your consent? And you can't do anything about it. Yeah...we're just full of good news this week. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-03-2431 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 80: The Dumbing of America - AI editionRyan is joined this week by Dr. Scott Strong, author of the article "AI Dependency Trap: Sacrificing Wisdom for Automation, A Costly Future?" We discuss the rapid ascent of AI in multiple industries, and the ramifications in all industries, including agriculture. And there may be opportunities for those that are driven to succeed in life rather than settling for the WALL-E tech trap.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-03-1746 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 79: Corn Production in HawaiiRyan returns from the Aloha State thoroughly impressed by the Pioneer Parent Seed facility in Waialua, HI, located on the island of Oahu. Hear the reactions from several hours touring the complex and why it matters to Eastern Corn Belt agriculture.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-03-1030 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 78: Ag and JAGWe're on location this week at Wawasee High School, talking about a Jobs Ready program and where Ag might fit in. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-02-2637 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 77: Is Data Analytics Good or Bad for Agriculture?This week's WASDE had few surprises, and winter seems to want to make an appearance again. A siting bill before the Indiana General Assembly is dead, but not before fulfilling its intended purpose this year. And Ryan finally puts his finger on why the "everybody wants data" movement in agriculture bothers him so much. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-02-1743 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 76: Heck of a WeekDeath, especially unexpected passing, can trigger reflection and introspection. This week, it happened. Alongside a whole host of occurrences still happening at the normal, hectic pace. No matter what the market does, what weather comes, or whatever else we have going on, we gotta make sure we slow down enough to make sure our path is worth it. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-02-1033 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 75: An Urban State with an Ag ProblemThis week is another round of the "Red Barn Road Show" as we head to New Washington, Ohio to talk with Dusty Sonnenberg of Ohio Ag Net and Ohio Country Journal. In this wide-ranging episode we talk about the demise of 4H, getting "management" to agree to raising tiny beef steers, the challenges of media coverage across a diverse Ohio Ag industry, the Ag "brain drain" of the eastern corn belt, and where agriculture may be headed in the future. Lots to unpack this time around! Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-02-0447 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 74: Live from IndianapolisRyan is attending the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation District's state convention. But in the midst of it all, he dives into a look at a week's worth of interesting headlines and market fluctuations borne out of things like Argentine Export Tax reductions, tariff threats, bills to revoke China's "most favored nation" status, bird flu, and plenty more. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-01-2732 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 73: Soil Health - More than Meets the EyeThis week, Kosciusko County Soil Health Specialist Tashina Lahr-Manifold stops by the Red Barn Studios to talk about Soil-Con. Apparently, "Soil-Con" is not the latest transformer like the Decepticons, and also not a group of soil felons. Rather, "Con" is short for conference, which honestly is a bit lazy. But, it is full of cutting-edge information regarding soil health ideas and practices. As a pre-requisite, we talk about the basics of soil health, successes, failures, and more. (Including a brief tangent on earth worms.)Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-01-2039 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 72: Surprise!Ryan walks us through the massive USDA data dump of January 10th, the market's reaction, and what may happen next.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-01-1429 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 71: DebacleRyan recaps what should have been a boring or lazy week, but instead featured both market and weather debacles. Plus, it's a busy month of January with plenty of things to pay attention to. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2025-01-0636 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 70: Sayonara 2024It's the last podcast of 2024, and the guys talk about the holidays, recent weather, running for/being in elected office, term limits, and Ryan has an "unpopular opinion" on the recently passed continuing resolution to keep the government funded which includes a ridiculous sum in direct payments to agriculture and farmers. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-12-3039 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 69: Monarchs in TroubleThis past week the US Fish and Wildlife Service announced plans to place the Monarch butterfly on the list of Threatened Species and opened a 90 day comment period on those plans. Monarchs and other pollinators are vital to food, produce, and large scale ag production. At the same time, so are herbicides and pesticides. In this episode we chat with Wendy Caldwell, executive director of Monarch Joint Venture about what all this means to the Monarchs and to production agriculture. NOTE: the 90 day comment period ends in March 2025, but the soonest any listing of the Monarch on the threatened l...2024-12-2342 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 68: A Chat with The BankerAgricultural economy seems to be teetering on a knife's edge. Prices are down and the outlook... not great. Input costs are not going down, and the outlook again is not great. Interest is high compared to the last commodity cycle's low. What does that mean to operating lines and businesses overall? Hear directly from an ag lender as we go on the road with Jeremy Bender, VP of Ag Lending at Interra Credit Union. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-12-1633 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 67: These Aren't your Daddy's Ag Degrees AnymoreNate Parry, Director of Huntington University's School of Agriculture, stops by the Red Barn Studios to chat about where the ag industry is headed, what the next round of talent entering the ag workforce is going to be dealing with, how Huntington is positioning itself in the space, and what roles they're all trying to play. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-12-0954 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 66: Lost and FoundCoyote, miraculously, finds his way back to the studio like a cat that making its way back to California two months after running off during a family visit to Yellowstone. While he is here, the guys talk Thanksgiving food and debate the qualifications of the new Ag Secretary nominee, albeit while taking strange side roads through college and high school athletics. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-12-0244 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 65: Studio PonderingsRyan sits down with Dr. Jim Smith - Farmer, Swine Nutritionist and Author of the LinkedIn blog "Patio Ponderings" to discuss cabinet picks, harvest progress, performance reviews, an ag recession, and more. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-11-2553 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 64: Pushing the Pause ButtonAlmost 2 weeks post election, Ryan reviews some of Cabinet appointments which Agriculture should pay attention to. Additionally, the first day of gun deer season yielded less noise than one would have thought. Mother Nature may be starting to realize what the calendar says! And finally, worrying news about the markets, which are seemingly enamored with the train to 'Negative Town'. Oh boy! Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-11-1831 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 63: Time to FlyRyan dives into the world of drones in Agriculture with Luke Ransbottom, a local drone pilot specializing in spraying and seeding. We explore where the industry stands, what it takes to get airborne, and the rapidly evolving environment his business is a part of. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-11-1145 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 62: 2024 Election Tax Policy ImplicationsThe election is the key focus for America this week and the podcast does its part. Ryan shares insights from a webinar this past week covering the known tax policy statements of both candidates for U.S. President with Ben Romine of The Romine Group CPAs. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-11-0435 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 61: This One is Kinda BoringAs harvest rolls on and the market disappoints, Ryan shifts to thoughts of getting away and seeking new sights on vacation!Brought to you by Fractal.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-10-2329 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 60: Busy SeasonRyan recaps the October WASDE report, harvest, and some cover crop updates. He talks about the busy-ness of harvest, and how it ending will free up new guests for him to chat with!Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-10-1430 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 59: Farming Probably not the Easiest Way to Launder Money......but the IRS is still worried. As harvest hits full swing, EVERYONE is in the field. The weather is perfect! Crops are dry and ready for harvest. Ryan talks safety, markets, headlines, and weather before reminding us all about upcoming regulation changes. Changes that should persuade you to have a scheduled visit with a financial advisor before the end of the year. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-10-071h 07The Little Red BarnEpisode 58: Triple H...But Not the WrestlerHurricanes. Harvest. History. Helene invoked memories of a 1990 Steelheart album, while harvest slows a bit in our region thanks to her remains. A local microburst shows that tree trimming services contracted by utility companies are a waste of space and money. The lost art of tracing family history. Plus moonshine for SAF? And more. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-09-3041 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 57: When Water Can't Please AnyoneIt hasn't rained in what seems like forever, and harvest has started early. Seeds and kernels are way too dry. Meanwhile, another big corporation wanted to tap and drain an Indiana aquifer until scrapping plans at the 11th hour. Very few people can say they're happy in recent weeks. Ryan and Coyote explore the latest, while keeping fingers crossed on the early week rain potential. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-09-2340 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 56: Cornhuskers are Not Just in NebraskaRyan welcomes Clay Geyer to Red Barn Studios to chat about hay production, life as an ag journalist, what it takes to be on a short-list of ag sources for TV stations, and the insane idea of competitive corn husking.Brought to you by our sponsors at fractal.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-09-1643 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 55: Agriculture Local and GlobalThe Little Red Barn Podcast boasts it's highest profile guest to date as Ryan sits down with Ambassador Kip Tom, former Ambassador to the UN Food and Agriculture Agency. We quiz him on his time in Rome, challenges facing global ag and the world population, then bring it back to our own backyards. There's plenty to unpack in this 50 minute discussion. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-09-0949 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 54: Task ForceCoyote continues to hit the links as Ryan recaps an interesting week while flagging several new issues to keep any eye on in the weeks and months ahead. Plus, a bonus rant about task forces and what they really do/accomplish. Brought to you by Fractal. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-09-0236 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 53: Cover Crop Monster Truck Rally!The Little Red Barn Podcast hits the road to start season 2, traveling to West-Central Ohio to investigate an innovative high-boy cover crop seeder. It's the Red Barn Road Show, featuring Ryan Evers of LMN Farms.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-08-2642 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 52: School DaysCoyote is back joining Ryan in the studio recapping the past week as school starts up locally.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-08-1140 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 51: Coffee Shop TalkCorn and bean prices reach multi year lows, and don't give high hopes of recovery. Arial application of fungicide continues nonstop. Field days galore. Weather always matters and Corn pollination may have been the best in years. The topics may seem redundant, even cyclical, but it's what is on the minds of producers this week.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-08-0532 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 50: The Fungus Among UsThis week's episode is brought to you by Fractal! Ryan flies solo, recapping the end of the county fair season, state fair, school starting, and a Wyandot County, Ohio field day last week. We're hearing more about Tar Spot in corn, while seeing very active arial applications.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-07-2930 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 49: Cowboys in IndianaRyan heads to the Elkhart County Fair to sit down with Dwight Moudy of Cowboy Ethics Indiana Inc, who talks about critical education efforts to reach kids in Indiana classrooms with a different approach to agricultural (and life) thinking.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-07-2244 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 48: New Tools for Tackling Challenges in AgJeff Smith stops by Red Barn Studios to chat about some new, exciting, and cutting edge products that may be able to level the playing field for some producers when it comes to land acquisition and mitigating risk. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-07-1540 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 47: Nothing Runs Like a Mexican Deere...and Other StoriesRyan and Coyote work through the past weeks headlines and corn tassels while folks come and go at the Crazy Egg Cafe.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-07-0839 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 46: A Carbon PrimerThis one is for those actively engaged in farming. We're bombarded with talk of carbon. Ryan cuts through misinformation, explains credits and offsets, and answers 3 questions on CI Scoring: 1) what is it? 2) why should I care? And 3) what's in it for me. All row crop farmers need to tune in. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-07-0142 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 45: Same ol' Song n' Dance - Kinda?The guys are talking weather and markets again...but that's because it's being talked about at the farmer coffee shops as well. This week they mix in 50 Shades of White, deerfly gang violence, ferry boats for golf carts, cooking a chicken, and oh yeah...there is a big USDA report this week too.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-06-2434 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 44: Heat WaveWe're cooking this week under the blazing sun. Kris loves it. With little to no rain in the picture it makes him feel like he's down south, amid the threat of failing septic systems. Here at home, Ryan's farming plans have taken an unexpected turn... but the main story is how crops may fare in this week's heat and flash drought.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-06-1734 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 43: County Fair SeasonSummer means the County Fair, and a large portion of the ag community participates in the event somehow. Fairs are known for 4-H, the Carnival rides, and the somewhat lesser known Open Class or "Home and Family" exhibits. The director of the open class building at the Kosciusko County Fair stops by the studio this week to chat about fairs, open class, why people involve themselves and why more people should. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-06-1041 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 42: When Dad is a Mover & Shaker in Ag, and You’re Not.Roger Grossman is a legend in Indiana Sports Broadcasting. His Dad was a legend in Ag Mechanics. It takes the right person to carve out a career in Agriculture. We dive into the story of Roger and his dad, and how Ag still binds plenty of families together, even if not all/any members call the farm home. A lot has changed in this business over the last 70 years, but some things have not. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-06-0338 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 41: Schools Out... But Everyone's Still Too BusyRyan and Coyote recap a week of good field work progress, next things to look for in the market and Coyote advances an idea for a new Indiana cash crop. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-05-2736 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 40: A Somewhat Dramatic Turn of EventsCoyote returns to the studio as nervousness and anxiety start to creep into more of the agriculture-focused conversations about weather. This week may have some good news for some. The Little Red Barn talks UCO, and a California valley-boy's first visit to Indiana farm country.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-05-2039 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 39: One Small Farmer to AnotherJason Harrold joins Ryan as a long time listener to the Little Red Barn Podcast. A small farmer himself, Jason shares successes and challenges from his experience in the agriculture industry. The guys talk planting delays, economies of scale on equipment, and their visions for the future. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-05-1343 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 38: Does Ag Really Matter to Indiana Politicians?The Indiana primary elections are this week, so the guys take a bit of time to have a practical, non-partisan discussion on several of the current Indiana Governor candidates and their "official" ideas on ag policy. Let's be honest...most of them just pay lip service to Ag, if they do anything. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-05-0639 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 37: It's Too Early to Get NervousMother nature doesn't seem to want to play fair with planting, but Ryan has the bean planter out of the shop to get tuned up. We get planting reports, headline updates and take a look at a new way of reporting yields in this week's podcast. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-04-2936 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 36: You're Growing WHAT??It's been a slow week in the ag world locally, with weather keeping many folks out of the field. So, the guys talk about alternative ag production in the state of Indiana, with several surprises. Plus, stories about playing lacrosse with Dave Grohl, school plays wrecking track meets, and the best bands to see live. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-04-2236 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 35: It's about THAT time...Ryan and Coyote discuss the overabundance of moisture, potential for delayed planting, the most recent WASDE, the eclipse, farmers needing to dig in to CI Scoring, and how travel sports teams are running High School spring sports. It's getting to be a very busy time of year. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-04-1541 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 34: Miscellaneous ObservationsIt's a reunion in the studio this week as Coyote returns. The guys opine on school boards, spring-break travel, Ryan's grumpiness, and the weather!Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-04-0842 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 33: Boiler Ball, USDA Reports and Other StuffPurdue has punched its ticket to the Final Four. Coyote boycotts the studio because he bleeds Tennessee Orange. So Ryan flies solo and gives us a look at how April may look for agriculture in the wake of last Thursday's USDA Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks reports.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-04-0131 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 32: Carbon Sequestration QuestionsIan Martin joins his dad in the co-host chair while Coyote enjoys spring break with his son. The guys chat about early spring work and burning on the farm before taking a 5000 foot look at some very controversial proposals to bore deep injection wells to pump high pressure, liquid CO2 over a mile beneath the surface Indiana landowners.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-03-2440 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 31: Boomsticks, Pew Pews, and BangsFrom Red Barn Studios, Ryan and Coyote host Curt Ebersole from Two Bear Arms gun shop to talk practical firearms ownership, use, and day-to-day carry from season to season both on the farm and in the field. The guys demo a host of sidearm and long guns on the farm's shooting range, and due to time constraints, they leave plenty more on Curt's truck to discuss another time. Oh, and Coyote now wants a tank!Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-03-181h 03The Little Red BarnEpisode 30: "Mmmmm....Beefy!"The President of the Indiana Beef Cattle Association, Kelley Sheiss, joins Ryan and Coyote in the Red Barn Studio to chat about all things beef. And other things too, of course, as the guys chase squirrels. Various squirrels. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-03-1147 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 29: What Exactly is a Small Farm Anyway?Melanie Martin sits in for Coyote this week to chat with Ryan about the just completed 2024 Purdue Small Farm Conference in Hendricks County, IN. It definitely was not what we expected it to be. But, perhaps that was just us? Plus a quick look at weather and markets. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-03-0449 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 28: Fires and 'ShineThe markets are awful, and Mother Nature is bipolar. The guys tackle both of these unfortunate truths, and other topics like: the use of moonshine in combatting low corn prices.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-02-2636 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 27: We Built This City...It's just Ryan and Coyote in the studio this week after several weeks of guests. Weather, markets, USDA and sports are all on the docket along with a billionaire buying tens of thousands of prime California farm ground and wanting tens of thousands more...to build a new city from scratch.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-02-1937 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 26: When the DNR Is a BullyRyan and Coyote hold a moment of silence for one of Ryan's hats before welcoming Charlie Houin to Red Barn Studios for an incredible story of how the Indiana Department of Natural Resources destroyed hundreds of acres of his family's land via an unchecked power trip. This one definitely has the DNR leaving with a black eye and mud on their face... but a happy (ish) ending for Houins, leaving only a cautionary tale in their wake.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-02-1259 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 25: Ugh... Another Farm ReportThe Jolly Roger flies in the studio, and Coyote may or may not be prepping to join the Amish community; but he's still a radio jock as of today. Ryan talks to Coyote's nemesis, a.k.a. "The Guy Who Interrupts The Music on Your Favorite Radio Station" at the Fort Wayne farm show. Today's Episode features Eric Pfeiffer of Hoosier Ag.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-02-051h 03The Little Red BarnEpisode 24: "Marketing is Hard!"Ryan and Coyote welcome Tara Deines of JP2 Risk Management to the Red Barn Studios. So many farmers - if they're honest - suck at marketing, and this week we just begin to scratch the surface to find out why. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-01-2944 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 23: "Building a Family Farm Legacy"While Coyote attempts to get all of his Farm Show equipment purchases home, Ryan sits down with John Sands to talk about 8 generations of Sands Family farming, how it started, and how it's going. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-01-2240 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 22: Is Crop Insurance a Necessary Evil or Just a Big Scam?Ryan and Coyote sit down with veteran crop insurance agent Chris McCray to wade through the complex and expensive debacle that is "crop insurance". Ryan is 100% not a fan. Coyote just wants to manage risk somehow on his 27 corn plants. Can they come to some kind of agreement? Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-01-1552 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 21: Exploring Farm to Fork. (Feat: Dan and Angie Brenneman of Maplecrest Farm to Table)The subject of raw milk returns to The Little Red Barn and Coyote finally gets his taste, with surprising results. The guys rehash "athletic milk" and dive into the idea of Farm to Fork nutrition, myths and outright lies of the large scale food marketing industry, and the future growth potential of Farm to Fork. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-01-081h 06The Little Red BarnEpisode 20: New Year, New Opportunities, New Wrestler? ... Same Nonsense.Ryan and Coyote rehash the relatively boring and slow week (for agriculture at least) between Christmas and New Years and comfort each other on no longer being the most famous person in each of their orbits.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2024-01-0131 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 19: "Twas the Night Before Christmas"With Coyote enjoying a bit of family Christmas time, The Little Red Barn goes to holiday mode. Ryan shares his version of the popular Christmas monologue, diving into this year's "comedy of errors" on the farm, and why there's always hope for a different year next year!Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-12-2536 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 18: The First Rule About Milk Club...Ryan and Coyote discuss why milk does a body good, differences in types of milk and the apparently super secret, super exclusive and super selective raw milk club, which requires being on "the list" to access. All while working through blind taste tests of different milks and featuring honest reactions. Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-12-1843 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 17: SquirrelsRyan and Coyote attempt to discuss several 'not-so-pressing' topics in agriculture, but get easily distracted and veer off-course this week.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-12-1133 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 16: Productive Members of SocietyCoyote returns and rails against Guidance Counselors as the guys tackle career choices, post-secondary education and Indiana's ag "brain-drain" in the newly heated red barn studio.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-12-0447 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 15: Prepay or Not To Prepay... That is the Question (Feat: Jeremy Barron)Ryan and 2-time guest host Jeremy Barron dive into prepay for 2024, Christmas cards, and strategy as we inch closer to closing out 2023.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-11-2733 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 14: US 30 Redo Review (Feat: Jeremy Barron)What does the future of the US 30 corridor mean for agriculture? What are the pros and cons of how US 30 operates currently, and how are future changes going to affect the effectiveness of agriculture in Northeastern Indiana?Today's episode brings in a new co-host: Jeremy Barron, who farms just outside of Columbia City.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-11-2036 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 13: USDA, WASDE, CMAs and Other AcronymsWhat is going on in Kosciusko politics? There’s no local election and no one is noticing, people are mad about Stefan and co’s attempts to refurbish the downtown local business scene, and the political divisions are growing. Is everything national at this point. Big talk on today’s episode with Jody, Chris and Stefan!Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-11-1335 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 12: I QuitAfter a week of struggling with weeds while harvesting Buckwheat, Ryan’s done. This episode is a dive into the frustrations of ineffective weed treatment, harvesting struggles, and the other problems that arose in Ryan’s attempt to farm his own land.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-11-0641 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 11: Hodgepodge: Emails, Apps, and Bi-Polar WeatherTechnology is amazing, but there are certain frustrations that arise from the insane amount of communication avenues. Today, Kris and Ryan dive into how they prefer to use their tech, and just how many emails are in Ryan’s email archive. Seriously though, what is up with the weather recently?Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-10-3037 minThe Little Red BarnChickens, Deloreans, and November RainSome farmers are seriously struggling right now. Rain flooding fields during harvest season is preventing them from properly harvesting their crops! But what about chickens, and those Back-To-the-Future Deloreans? Barn finds, fowl, and some proprietary news on weather effects on today's episode of The Little Red Barn.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-10-2342 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 9: Supply and Demand NumbersCoyote Kris and Ryan Martin spend this episode talking yield, the long harvest happening right now, the USDA’s reports on bean supply, and they spend some time talking about music! What’s diverging from expectations, and what could be causing these changes?Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-10-1635 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 8: Dealing with VerminAfter a week that exhibited three different seasons worth of weather, Kris and Ryan discuss moisture and the methods of testing moisture for crop purposes. They also discuss the different types of vermin, their effects on farmers, and how they’re dealt with.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-10-0933 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 7: Be Patient/GrainToday on The Little Red Barn, Ryan and Kris begin with a very important message for the common folk and ag pros alike: be patient. Harvest season is up and going, tractors are out and around, and getting restless won't do any good. The main topic today is: grain. How does the harvest work? What is the equipment? How does the market treat grains?Big conversations for a Little Red Barn.For ad placements and sponsorship opportunities, contact our producer at jbclaypool2@gmail.com.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-10-0234 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 6: Early HarvestKris and Ryan talk about livestock, the early harvest, and discuss how that early harvest is affecting the markets.Contact producer Jack for ad placements, or to sponsor the studio at jbclaypool2@gmail.com!Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-09-2534 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 5: More product, lower yield?A lot of things happening right now. The weather’s changing, Kris will be driving his first combine soon, and a weird occurence in the corn market. Less yield, but more production? How does that happen?Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-09-1836 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 4: All Things EggsRunning today out of the Creighton Brothers offices, Kris and Ryan talk all about eggs.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-09-1133 minThe Little Red BarnEpisode 3: Land PricesThe new studio (in the barn) is operational! Ryan and Kris today talk a little more about weather and its effects on the market, and how skyrocketing land prices due to demand are causing issues for farmers and even other businesses.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-09-0336 min
The Little Red BarnEpisode 2: Heat WaveRyan Martin and Kris Underwood return with their second episode to talk about carbon farming, the heat and humidity of last week, and some market news. How does the weather affect the market forecasts? Does Kris really not know anything about farming? What makes popcorn different from other types of corn? This and more on episode two of The Little Red Barn.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-08-2836 minThe Little Red BarnPilotCohosts Ryan Martin and Kris Underwood are stepping into the podcast world, looking to educate and inform about Agriculture common practices and events. The pro and the layman. So, about corn... Don't forget to Like and subscribe!2023-08-2129 min
Text, Prose & RocknRollTrack 22 - Part 2 Nonbinary: A MemoirLINER NOTES: This is part 2 of Kris' chat with Genesse P-Orridge & Ryan Martin, daughter and manager of Throbbing Gristle's Genesis P-Orridge, to talk about their new book, Non-Binary: A Memoir. To purchase Non-Binary, click here. For more from Ryan and his artists on Dais Records, visit their website. And to follow Genesse on social media, check her out on Instagram.--About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians. From artist memoirs to band bi...2021-09-2120 min
Text, Prose & RocknRollTrack 22 - Nonbinary: A MemoirLINER NOTES: On this track of Text, Prose & RockNRoll, Kris sits down with Genesse P-Orridge & Ryan Martin, daughter and manager of Throbbing Gristle's Genesis P-Orridge, to talk about their new book, Non-Binary: A Memoir. To purchase Non-Binary, click here. For more from Ryan and his artists on Dais Records, visit their website. And to follow Genesse on social media, check her out on Instagram.--About the Podcast: ‘TEXT PROSE AND ROCK N ROLL’- is the only podcast dedicated to the written account of musicians...2021-09-1427 min