The Farmer's Greatest Asset Podcast
The Farmer's Greatest Asset podcast is dedicated to supporting and empowering farmers by recognizing that their greatest assets are the knowledge, experience, mind and health. Hosted by husband-and-wife duo Jesse and Dr. Leah, this podcast combines their unique backgrounds to provide valuable insights. Together, they explore topics that help farmers thrive both personally and professionally. Tune in for a blend of practical advice, real conversations, while having a little fun along the way as they talk about all thing's agriculture and family.
Episodes
We explore why we’ve confused numbing with real rest and how that drains health, clarity, and joy. We face time scarcity, guilt, and identity to make space for intentional recovery and purpose-driven work, even during busy seasons on the farm.
• health as the farm’s true asset
• rest as active renewal not numbing
• time scarcity and self-imposed deadlines
• different work styles and family logisti...
We share a Thanksgiving reflection on gratitude shaped by farm life, health after injury, and the strength of family. From solid yields to winter’s slower rhythm, we focus on what endures and how giving back turns abundance into action.
• thankful for family, kids who cook, and shared meals
• health after injury, journaling as recovery and clarity
• extended family traditions and the value of showing ...
We map out eight simple habits to lower stress, improve sleep, and calm the home ahead of the holidays, from magnesium soaks and reading to post-meal walks and a family meal plan. The goal is a 40-day reset that favors presence over busy and builds momentum for a bigger year.
• 40-day micro goals that feel doable
• Magnesium foot soaks to relax and sleep
• Reading 20 pages of nonfiction nightly
• ...
We turn a tense roadside rescue into a reflection on gratitude, then dive into building a duck pond, rethinking fertilizer strategy with strip-till and planter placement, and guiding our kids through 4-H projects. The theme is simple: choose joy, serve neighbors, and farm with intention.
• community response to a runaway dog on a blind curve
• reframing lateness as divine timing and gratitude
• buildi...
We explore how fast weather shifts and a Beaver Moon mindset shape smarter marketing choices, then walk through a soybean rally, a cautious corn outlook, and why a clear written plan beats hope. Grain bagging lessons, family priorities, and choosing rest give the season a healthier finish.
• setting intentions for winter and family time
• soybean strength with a likely short rally
• no-advice stance a...
Harvest wraps and we face the cost of fatigue, the price of convenience food, and the myth that more hours always means more success. We slow the pace, protect family time, and set intentions for the darker months so rest becomes part of the plan, not an afterthought.
• harvest finish, cleanup, and recovery
• real food vs lunch meat costs and health
• taking days off without guilt
• redefining suc...
We dig into grain bin safety and the mindset traps that lead to bad choices, then lay out practical steps to cool, vent, and core stored corn so it keeps through winter. The message is simple: your life is worth more than a full bin and a faster harvest.
• harvest fatigue and rushing tempt risky shortcuts
• why “I’ve done it before” thinking is dangerous
• don’t enter bins under any circumstance
•...
We move from a smooth switch to corn and a smarter bagging setup into a frank talk on burnout, the healing pull of nature, and why community support keeps both people and farms alive. Small rain, small signs, big meaning, and a reminder to reach out when the room goes dark.
• bean finish and corn bagging workflow for efficiency
• roles for the team and kids to cut idle time
• reframing pauses as part ...
We share a harvest update while opening up about burnout in medicine and agriculture, how nature restores health, and how smarter soybean strategy can lift yields without lifting costs. We also break down field bagging economics, dry-weather fire risks, and simple road safety that protects lives.
• burnout across medicine and farming, and why nature heals
• soybean moisture targets and yield outcomes
We bring our St. Louis friends to Farm Camp to work harvest, laugh through a grain spill, build a duck run, and explore how tech, grit, and community shape real food. City and country meet through bees, gardens, drones, and the joy of doing hard things together.
• who Anita and Paul are and why they came
• grain cart learning curve and golden shovel moment
• urban farming attempts with deer, chickens,...
Fall harvest is in full swing as we navigate recent rains and explore grain bagging as a cost-effective storage solution to avoid excessive commercial storage fees. We're implementing this method to circumvent the 24 cents per bushel plus monthly charges that significantly impact our already tight profit margins.
• Storage costs at local elevators have increased to 24 cents per bushel for the first three...
Harvest season has officially begun in Southeast Iowa with unusually dry conditions causing corn to dry down faster than expected. We share our experiences with equipment preparations, plot tour takeaways, and our approach to maintaining balance during this busy time.
• Currently harvesting corn at surprisingly low moisture levels in mid-September
• Field conditions are very dry with minimal rain in the f...
We discuss final harvest preparations including our new grain cart scale app for improved inventory tracking, and reflect on insights from the Farm Wives Club event about finding joy beyond productivity.
• Equipment preparations complete with preventative maintenance thanks to our trusted mechanic
• New bluetooth scale app will document bushels hauled and storage locations for better inventory management<...
Southern rust is significantly impacting corn yields this season with up to 40 bushel differences between treated and untreated fields, making fungicide applications a solid ROI despite high input costs.
• Corn prices remain similar to 1970s levels while production costs have increased dramatically
• Questioning conventional nitrogen application rates with potential for lower rates if balanced nutrition i...
A medical emergency with Jesse's mother reveals an unsettling truth: most families don't know each other's wishes for end-of-life care or who's authorized to make decisions when someone can't speak for themselves.
• Advanced directives allow you to make your own decisions in advance rather than burdening others with making them for you
• The designated power of attorney doesn&apos...
The countdown to harvest begins as we return from a successful but scorching State Fair where our kids showed their home-raised cattle and Henry lived his fitting dream.
• Kids earned reserve breed championships with their self-raised shorthorn and simmental heifers
• State Fair heat reached 95 degrees with heat index over 100, requiring gallons of water daily
• Henry spent weeks fitting champion anim...
We're heading to the Iowa State Fair with 4-H cattle and breeding heifers, continuing a family tradition that spans generations for Jesse while creating new memories for our entire family.
• Comparing state fair experiences: Jesse has attended almost every year of his life, while Dr. Amy first attended in 2005
• Evolving accommodation strategies from hotels to campers to Airbnb houses
• Navigatin...
Family connections remain vital despite our busy lives, especially as older generations age and health challenges arise for loved ones.
• Summer is flying by, with county fairs marking the end of the season and family reunions filling our calendars
• Both hosts come from large farming families – with 15-16 siblings in their parents' generations
• Only a small fraction of family members still farm...
Jesse and Dr. Leah discuss farming conditions in Iowa after significant rainfall, then share insights about nutritional supplements and their role in maintaining optimal health.
• Recent weather in Southeast Iowa has brought 2.5-4 inches of rain, creating potential challenges for soybeans which dislike wet conditions
• Using drones to apply special nutrition mixes during grain fill stage to improve yield ...
After months on a modified ketogenic diet, we share our personal journeys with giving up sugar and carbohydrates, exploring both the challenges and life-changing health benefits we've experienced.
• Sugar is the most addictive substance humans consume, and breaking its grip requires complete elimination for at least 2-3 months
• Ketosis is a state where your body burns fat instead of sugar for fuel, ...
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