Join Jon Paul and Jeff Jackson as they swap stories and tips on haymaking. From equipment essentials to hilarious mishaps, get the lowdown on the tools and tales of the trade in this fun-filled episode. Whether you're a farming pro or just here for the banter, you're in for a treat! Listen to the podcast at Hay-Kings.com or wherever you get your po…

In this episode of the Hay Kings Podcast, Jeff Jackson dives into the critical strategies for successful late-season alfalfa planting. With unpredictable weather and time running out, Jeff emphasizes the importance of planning ahead to ensure a robust crop before winter hits. Learn why it's crucial to seed at least six to eight weeks before the fir…

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Hay Kings Podcast! Today, we're joined by Dr. Dan Putman from UC Davis, a leading expert in forage science. In this episode, Dr. Putman delves into the critical topic of fiber digestibility in forage. Discover the science behind fiber breakdown, its impact on animal nutrition, and practical tips for opti…

Join us for an engaging episode of the Hay Kings Podcast featuring agronomy expert Jeffery Jackson, as we delve into planting warm season grasses. Jeffery provides essential tips on seed selection, soil preparation, and planting techniques to help ensure a thriving crop. Tune in for practical advice and expert guidance to boost your agricultural pr…

Explore high-quality forage harvesting with expert farmer Dan Funke. Dan shares his process using state-of-the-art Krone equipment to ensure top forage for his livestock. Learn techniques, equipment benefits, and challenges in producing superior forage. Perfect for farming enthusiasts and those interested in modern agriculture, this episode offers …

Jeffery Jackson returns the Hay Kings Podcast for another enlightening discussion about alfalfa. This time, he shares his expertise on selecting the right variety of alfalfa seeds and also delves into the crucial aspect of proper management techniques. Listen to the podcast at Hay-Kings.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Sponsored by Krone -Ded…

Whether you're a seasoned farmer looking to optimize your alfalfa planting process or a newcomer eager to learn the ropes, this episode of the Hay Kings Podcast is packed with valuable insights to help you achieve your goals. Jeffery Jackson's passion for alfalfa shines through as he discusses the importance of soil health and implementing best pla…

In this episode of the Hay Kings podcast, the spotlight shines on BD Rollers, a company renowned for its innovative agricultural solutions. The discussion delves into their groundbreaking roller technology, which has transformed hay production by improving hay dry-down. Dan Ostrander from BD Rollers shares insights into the development and engineer…

Neil Messick joins the Hay Kings Podcast to discuss machinery. Find out how higher interest rates drive demand, sales prices, and equipment promotions. Jon Paul and Neil discuss the fate of older hay equipment, trends in the hay industry, and a new way to find obsolete parts. Sponsored by Krone -Dedicated to Hay and Forage Producers. To learn more …

Neville Janke shares a tale from his father's 1944 diary about creating a silage pit when feed crops were abundant. Buried 4 feet deep, this silage remained untouched for 46 years until Nev unearthed it in 1990. Remarkably, the silage, still bound by twine, was well-received by the cows. Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast.…

High interest rates got you down? On this episode of the Hay Kings podcast, Jesse Bounds and Jon Paul talk about hay market dynamics. Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast.Hay Kings

Jesse Bounds is back on the Hay Kings podcast! Jesse discusses his plans for 2024 and how he manages a $30 million dollar hay operation. Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast.Hay Kings

Brian Fiorini joins the Hay Kings podcast to talk about his custom harvest operation in the Central Valley of California. With tens of thousands of acres under his belt, Brian has seen a thing or two. Listen to hear how Brian got his start. Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast. Sponsored by Vermeer- your expert in hay and forage equ…

Join the Hay Kings podcast to hear about seed shortages for 2024. Industry expert Jeff Jackson talks about alfalfa and warm season grass seed supply. Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast. Sponsored by Vermeer- your expert in hay and forage equipment. To learn more about Vermeer visit makinhay.com/haykings…

Jon Paul and James Williamson finish their conversation about Jon Paul's recent trip to Australia. Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast. Sponsored by Vermeer- your expert in hay and forage equipment. To learn more about Vermeer visit makinhay.com/haykingsHay Kings

Join us at the Northwest Hay Expo January 17-18 2024! Andrew Eddie, President of the Washington State Hay Growers Association, discusses everything that will be happening at the Northwest Hay Expo. Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast. Sponsored by Vermeer- your expert in hay and forage equipment. To learn more about Vermeer visit m…

Jordan Schuler, Forage Territory Manager with Vermeer Corporation in Griswold, IA is here with us today. Hear Jordan speak about Vermeer's Feeding Solution lineup. Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast. Sponsored by Vermeer- your expert in hay and forage equipment. To learn more about Vermeer visit makinhay.com/haykings…

Bigger is less expensive. Join TJ Steele on the Hay Kings Podcast as he talks about efficiencies gained by thinking big. Check out past episodes with TJ! Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast. Sponsored by Vermeer- your expert in hay and forage equipment. To learn more about Vermeer visit makinhay.com/haykings…

Jon Paul and James Williamson continue their conversation about Jon Paul's recent trip to Australia. Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast. Sponsored by Vermeer- your expert in hay and forage equipment. To learn more about Vermeer visit makinhay.com/haykingsHay Kings

Bart Elder, Vermeer Forage Product Manager and Peter Horne, Vermeer Project Engineer join the Hay Kings Podcast to discuss Vermeer's new innovation on their ZR5-1200 self-propelled baler. TempSense™, monitors bearing temperatures while alerting the operator in the cab if any bearings may need inspection or maintenance. Learn more —on this episode o…

The roles are reversed on this episode of the Hay Kings Podcast. James Williamson interviews Jon Paul about his trip to Australia. Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast. Sponsored by Vermeer- your expert in hay and forage equipment. To learn more about Vermeer visit makinhay.com/haykings…

Welcome to the Hay Kings Podcast. Join us as we explore the art and science of farm financial management, sharing invaluable insights, strategies, and success stories from the Hay Kings themselves. Whether you're a seasoned farmer looking to maximize profits or a budding agrarian eager to learn the ropes, our episode will help you stack the financi…

Looking for a hay vacation? Join Dr. Dan Putman and Dr. Matt Yost as they talk about the upcoming Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium in Reno, Nevada. The 2023 Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium will be held on December 12-14, 2023, at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, NV. Day One will feature a Soil Health and Fertility Workshop and Day Two and T…

Nick Jorgensen, with Jorgensen Land & Cattle in Ideal, South Dakota is here with us today. Hear Nick speak about the bells and whistles of the ZR5-1200 self-propelled baler. Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast. Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast. Sponsored by Vermeer- your expert in hay and forage equipment. To le…

Hear Vermeer’s forage product managers, Bart Elder and Shawn Wang at Vermeer Corporation in Pella, Iowa speak about what is the right fit for your operation when it comes to pairing equipment. Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast. Sponsored by Vermeer- your expert in hay and forage equipment. To learn more about Vermeer visit makinh…

Cosmos Fitzpatrick joins the podcast again to discuss bale size and what matters to customers. Learn more - on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast. Sponsored by Vermeer- your expert in hay and forage equipment. To learn more about Vermeer visit makinhay.com/haykingsHay Kings

Cosmos Fitzpatrick moves hay all over North America. "You have to understand from your customer what their standards are." Learn more - on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast. Sponsored by Vermeer- your expert in hay and forage equipment. To learn more about Vermeer visit makinhay.com/haykingsHay Kings

Jerry Bandstra, Senior Technical Service Support Specialist in the Forage Department at Vermeer. Hear Jerry speak about pre-season maintenance and the importance of maintaining your equipment. Learn more - on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast. Sponsored by Vermeer- your expert in hay and forage equipment. To learn more about Vermeer visit makin…

"What advice do you have for livestock producers who didn't put up enough hay"? Boyd responded, "Well, that was everyone." One drought year can disrupt decades of building a herd of cattle. There are strategies to maintain that herd. Listen to this episode to learn how to get the most out of your feed in a drought year. Sponsored by Vermeer- your e…

Andrew Eddie talks about the little things that make his farm work! "Hold true to the things that worked in the past but find the little things that work." Try something new but start small! Sponsored by Vermeer - Your Expert in Hay and Forage EquipmentHay Kings

Jesse Bounds has been through the wringer from a rusted plunger on his first baler to a barn fire. Join the podcast to hear his story. Sponsored by Vermeer- Your expert in Hay and Forage Equipment. To learn more about Vermeer visit makinhay.com/haykingsHay Kings

Kent Thompson and his team are responsible for developing industry-leading innovations for hay and forage equipment at Vermeer Corporation in Pella, Iowa. Hear the stories behind how some of the largest Vermeer innovations came to be — such as the ZR5 self-propelled baler, the bale hawk, and more — on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast. Sponsore…

"We needed help at the state level to fight for our way of life." Join us at the Northwest Hay Expo! Andrew Eddie and Kevin Grey discuss the Northwest Hay Expo and the formation of the Washington, Idaho, and Oregon hay growers' associations. Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.…

"We need to recognize that if we want to get a premium price for our hay, we need to have a premium product." Don Schilling continues his discussion on export markets. Sponsored by Vermeer – your expert in hay and forage equipment.Hay Kings

How are inflation, interest rates, and trade-related? Don Schilling with Wesco International returns to the podcast to give an update on export markets. Sponsored by Vermeer – your expert in hay and forage equipment.Hay Kings

Bundling small square bales has made a difference in JB Miller's operation. Join the Hay Kings Podcast to hear boots on the ground experience from bundling bales. Sponsored by Vermeer – your expert in hay and forage equipmentHay Kings

Dr. Dan Putnam joins the Hay Kings podcast to talk about the world alfalfa congress on November 14-17, 2022, in San Diego. The World Alfalfa Congress pulls together experienced alfalfa scientists, farmers, students, and businesses from around the world to learn from each other about production technology, economics, genetics, and environmental inte…

Starting a new farming venture can be stressful. Join the Hay Kings podcast as Rob Flowers shares what he wishes he knew when starting a custom hay operation. Sponsored by VermeerHay Kings

We’re here today with Curt Clark, an Iowa producer who was able to off-set machinery costs and labor (cutting his labor force from six to three) by purchasing one piece of equipment — the Vermeer ZR5-1200 self-propelled baler. Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.Hay Kings

Don Schilling joins the Hay Kings Podcast to share his hay export business experience and explain why the U.S. exports hay. Don gives us his perspective on foreign investment in the hay and forage industry. Most importantly, we discuss the upcoming port negotiations. Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.…

What are some of the best practices for your field and crops when makin' hay and are you doing them? Let’s hear from Stu Van Donselaar, test application engineer from Vermeer Corporation on what he sees as the best practices every operation should be doing in regard to field and crop management.Hay Kings

Katelyn McCullock, director of the Livestock Market Information Center, joins the Hay Kings Podcast to share her 2022 forecast. Katelyn breaks it down region by region, discussing cattle herd dynamics, fertilizer prices, and so much more. Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.…

"Understand your problems, solve your problems". Cat Salois, director of research and technology for the McGregor Company, joins us to talk about her research on timothy. This episode is all about growing grasses. Agronomy nerds will love this episode! Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.…

Cat Salois, director of research and technology for the McGregor Company, joins us to talk about soil health. "The more we understand what the product does, the better we can use it." If you are considering biological or conventional fertilizer options listen to this podcast! Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.…

Bret Julian, Director of Forage Sales and Channel Development at Vermeer Corporation, tells us how they are managing supply chain challenges and offer up suggestions on what hay producers can do now for the upcoming hay season. Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.Hay Kings

Ben and Elizabeth Omet join us to talk about the world of plastics. Their unique agripel products are facing supply chain disruptions. Here is their take on what farmers should do in this high-cost world of farming. Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equipment.Hay Kings

"There is more to farming than turning dirt". Join the Hay Kings podcast as we talk to Ken Wagenbach about his journey through agriculture. From full-time farmer to the corporate world Ken shares stories on personal growth, massive baling operations, and his expertise on large square balers. Sponsored by Vermeer - Your expert in hay and forage equi…

Boyd Quinley joins the Hay Kings Podcast to talk about haylage. Boyd's experience at Vermeer gives him the boots on the ground experience in a wide range of conditions. Join us as we learn about moisture requirements, pre-cutters, and production systems where silage works well. Sponsored by VermeerHay Kings

Philip Wurdinger joins us from the Willamette Valley in Oregon where most of the grass seed is grown in the U.S. The seed and grass seed straw industries are unique. Philip talks about the specialized equipment required to harvest the seed hay producers use across the country. Sponsored by VermeerHay Kings

Ernie Cooper joins the Hay Kings podcast to talk equipment. Ernie is a sales representative for several lines of equipment servicing Georgia and Florida. Conditions are different in the south with tropical grasses and lots of haylage. Ernie has even been known to bale in the rain, it's a good story. Sponsored by Vermeer…