Kirbe Schnoor grew up in California's Central Valley, where her family raised crops ranging from cotton and corn to almonds, while Kirbe and her sisters built their own Angus cattle herd and traveled the country showing livestock. After studying mass communications and journalism at Fresno State, she headed to Fort Worth, Texas, determined to work for Superior Livestock Auction. She started by answering phones and taking out the trash before eventually hosting Superior Sunrise on RFD-TV. That opportunity launched a broadcasting career that would take her from cattle auctions to producing The American Rancher, helping launch The Cowboy Channel, covering rodeos and interviewing country music stars.

Today, much of Kirbe's time is spent traveling the country filming FarmHER and RanchHER, sharing the stories of women who farm and ranch in every imaginable capacity. She discusses the responsibility that comes with telling these stories, especially when families open their operations, finances and personal struggles to a national audience. From first-generation ranchers taking enormous financial risks to a legally blind rancher who relies on her dog's signals to help navigate the farm, Kirbe shares unforgettable experiences that demonstrate the determination and diversity of people working in agriculture.

The conversation also explores the changing face of agricultural media. Kirbe and the guys discuss how social media and podcasts have made agricultural storytelling more accessible, why authenticity matters more than polished television personalities, and how western fashion has become a major part of rodeo culture. Kirbe even admits to owning approximately 85 pairs of cowboy boots, while the crew debates everything from California almonds and cattle markets to the growing popularity of Fort Worth's Stockyards.

Beyond the laughs, Kirbe reflects on the importance of encouraging young people, especially women, to pursue careers in agriculture and agricultural communications. She talks about her family's farming legacy, the challenges facing first-generation producers, and why sharing authentic stories can inspire the next generation. The episode wraps up with memorable interviews, international travels, college sports, dream guests and a few ideas for future Farm4Profit collaborations.

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Pete Youngblut grew up on a corn and soybean farm near Dysart, Iowa, before studying precision agriculture at Hawkeye Community College and eventually working for Ag Leader. He later returned closer to the family farm and started Youngblut Ag, which has grown into a precision-ag and equipment business serving customers across a large portion of Iowa. Pete explains that his approach isn't simply selling technology—it's understanding a farmer's operation well enough to recommend equipment and technology that actually fit. f4p cart ace done f4p cart ace done

A major focus of the episode is CartACE. Pete shares how his own farm adopted the technology after pairing a Case 7120 combine with a 40-foot MacDon draper and realizing the existing unload auger created a tight operating window. Instead of buying a longer auger, they used CartACE to help guide the grain cart alongside the combine. What initially sounded like a convenience quickly became something operators didn't want to harvest without. f4p cart ace done

The bigger value, Pete argues, comes from connectivity. The grain cart operator can see information such as yield, moisture, maps and combine speed in real time rather than constantly asking the combine operator for updates. The connected system can also provide visibility into where machines are located across the field. Pete shares a real example where seeing the grain cart's vehicle icon on his monitor prevented him from backing the combine into it while working around down corn—a safety benefit he hadn't necessarily considered when originally purchasing the technology. f4p cart ace done f4p cart ace done

The conversation also addresses farmers who assume this technology requires newer equipment. Pete explains that Ag Leader systems can be retrofitted onto much older tractors and combines through solutions such as SteadySteer or hydraulic steering. They also discuss AgFiniti remote support, integrated modems in the InCommand Go displays, DisplayCast and how connectivity can reduce downtime by allowing dealers to diagnose some problems remotely. Looking ahead, Pete expects agriculture to continue moving toward greater automation and eventually autonomy, with AI potentially helping machines make more of the situational decisions farmers currently make themselves. f4p cart ace done

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Logan and Bobby Lee grew up around the same family farming operation near Memphis, Tennessee, but eventually took different paths. Bobby Lee became a second-generation veterinarian and works primarily with dogs and cats while continuing to raise cattle. Logan left the farm for a couple of years to work as a machinist before returning, buying his first farm in 2015 and building a row-crop operation alongside—but separate from—his dad. That independence gave him room to experiment with practices such as cover crops while still working closely with the family operation. talk dirty to me talk dirty to me

Talk Dirt To Me officially started in October 2021 after Logan had already experimented with another podcast. The idea for the name came to him while sitting in a tractor, and after repeatedly pushing Bobby Lee to join him, they started recording episodes at 4:30 in the morning. What began with structured conversations about topics such as renting farmland and getting started in agriculture evolved into a more conversational show built around current events, farming and the chemistry between two cousins who have known each other their entire lives. talk dirty to me talk dirty to me

The guys also compare farming in western Tennessee with Iowa agriculture. They talk about smaller and more scattered fields, highly competitive rented ground, Mississippi River grain markets, cattle production, grain storage, cover crops, fragipan soils and the challenges of moving equipment from farm to farm. The conversation even gets into harvest moisture, grain bags, tillage and why Iowa's black dirt eventually makes its way downstream to Tennessee. talk dirty to me talk dirty to me talk dirty to me

Behind the laughs is a conversation about what it takes to keep creating content for years when there's no guarantee anyone will listen. Logan and Bobby Lee discuss funding much of the show themselves, producing more than 250 episodes, building relationships with partners such as AgZaga and their new partnership with Helena, and resisting the idea that working with sponsors means “selling out.” Their favorite episode remains the one featuring their dads—a reminder that some of the best podcast moments come from simply documenting the people and stories closest to agriculture. The episode closes in true Talk Dirt To Me fashion with pet peeves, slow drivers, farm equipment on public roads and plenty of friendly trash talk. talk dirty to me

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Harvest isn't just about measuring what happened this year—it's an opportunity to start planning for the next crop. Dr. Sherder says changing planting dates, cover crops and tillage practices make weed-control planning increasingly important. In soybeans, his message remains consistent: start with multiple effective modes of action in the pre-emerge program, then follow with multiple post products and another residual to keep weeds from gaining a foothold.

Waterhemp is a major reason to think beyond a single season. Saving a few dollars by relying on one mode of action may look attractive today, but surviving weeds can replenish the seedbank and create a more expensive problem for years to come. In corn, Dr. Schroeder recommends the same basic philosophy: identify the primary weed pressure, start strong with multiple effective modes of action and residual activity, and layer the post-emerge program rather than relying on a single pass.

The conversation also addresses the renewed interest in conventional corn. Dr. Schroeder explains that growers still have strong herbicide options without glyphosate, but the system leaves less room for rescue treatments if the initial program fails. He also reminds conventional corn growers to pay attention to insect pressure—particularly European corn borer—because any grain premium can disappear quickly if yield suffers.

Finally, don't let the combine cab become autopilot. Use harvest to scout fields, identify why certain areas underperformed, and document weed escapes or drowned-out areas that could become major problems next season. Dr. Schroeder cautions against completely changing a program based on one unusual year; instead, evaluate whether what you learned holds true across multiple seasons. Start with a good plan, understand why you're making each decision, and be prepared to adjust when conditions throw a curveball.

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Cody Holmes grew up on a fifth-generation Idaho potato operation that also raises grain, while building his own career as an entrepreneur and heavy-equipment dealer. After years of dealing with domestic and international payments—and spending more than a decade around cryptocurrency—he saw an opportunity to make stablecoin technology usable for ordinary businesses. The result is Spud Pay, a business payment platform built around Spud USD, a stablecoin designed to maintain a one-to-one relationship with the U.S. dollar. spud coin done spud coin done

The crew spends much of the episode separating stablecoins from cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and meme coins. Cody describes Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as investments whose values can fluctuate significantly, while stablecoins are intended to function more like digital dollars. That distinction becomes important when talking about Spud Pay: the goal isn't to speculate on the value of the currency, but to use blockchain technology to move money faster. Cody shares one example where he transferred $8,000 to a technician in Colombia who also had a Spud Pay account; according to Cody, the stablecoin-to-stablecoin transfer arrived in 14 seconds with no transfer fee. spud coin done spud coin done spud coin done

Spud Pay is designed to make that technology feel more like a traditional business checking and payment platform. Businesses can hold a Spud USD balance, use a Visa card, accept credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, transfer money to vendors, and connect transactions with accounting software such as QuickBooks. Cody says businesses can also pay recipients who don't have Spud Pay by sending them a link that allows the payment to move into their traditional bank account through ACH. Behind the scenes, the platform uses the Solana blockchain, creating a permanent ledger of transactions while keeping much of the complexity away from the farmer using it. spud coin done spud coin done spud coin done spud coin done

For agriculture, the potential use cases range from paying trucking and fertilizer companies to receiving grain payments and holding crop-sale proceeds until large seasonal bills come due. Cody's argument is that instead of money sitting idle in a traditional business checking account, a stablecoin balance can generate yield while remaining available for business expenses. He also discusses Spud Pay's revenue model, white-label opportunities for larger companies, future lending integrations, and why he chose agriculture as the first market. His reasoning is simple: agriculture still relies heavily on checks and traditional payment systems, and he believes farmers should have access to the same financial technology being adopted elsewhere.

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The Dryshod story starts well before the Dryshod name. Brad Hahn explains that he and his business partners had previously worked with the Muck Boot product line, while their partner Jim Donahue was the original creator behind Muck Boots. After their relationship with the brand ended in 2017, they called Jim about designing a new product. His response? He had been waiting years for the opportunity and already knew what he wanted to do differently. Dryshod launched with roughly 20–25 products and has since expanded to around 100 SKUs.

The conversation explores how rubber-neoprene boots evolved and what Dryshod says it changed in its designs. Brad walks through features including aggressive outsole designs intended to shed mud, heel kicks for easier removal, larger toe bumpers, EVA midsoles for shock absorption, internal shanks for support, four-way-stretch neoprene and Hydracoat, a treatment designed to keep the neoprene exterior from absorbing water and contaminants.

They also get into one of the biggest challenges with waterproof footwear: keeping feet comfortable. Brad explains how Dryshod uses air-mesh and moisture-management liners to create air movement inside a boot even though neoprene itself doesn't breathe. The newer Dereva outsole takes inspiration from athletic footwear and, according to Brad, removes roughly a pound of weight from a pair compared with older sole technology while maintaining durability.

From cattle lots and muddy fields to hunting, construction, oil fields and commercial fishing, the crew talks through how different jobs require different footwear—and why fit, support and traction matter when you're on your feet all day. Brad estimates roughly 55% of Dryshod's business is farm/ag-related and discusses specialized safety-toe and commercial products as well. The episode wraps with a simple piece of advice for anyone shopping for boots: take them out of the box, try them on and pay attention to fit, arch support and cushioning rather than choosing on price alone.

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Maya's U.S. story began when co-owner Justin Bruch discovered the corn head while farming in Ukraine and brought one back to Iowa. Rick Nelson eventually tried the head on his own family farm, became impressed with its construction and harvesting performance, and bought into the business around 2014. More than a decade later, Rick says the basic row-unit design has remained largely unchanged because the fundamentals were already right.

One of the biggest differences is the longer row unit. Maya can run the head flatter—around a 15- to 17-degree angle—and use longer snapping rolls operating around 500–550 RPM. Rick explains that the larger working area allows the plant to be pulled through the deck plates more slowly, which can reduce butt shelling compared with a shorter row unit that has to operate faster. Maya also manufactures most of its gearboxes and row-unit components in-house, which Rick credits for the head's durability and quality control.

Maintenance is another major selling point. Maya calls it an “annual maintenance head.” Beyond routine attention to components such as the combine drive-shaft U-joints and folding hinge points, Rick says a properly serviced head can generally run through the season without daily row-unit greasing. Its chopping option is designed for lower maintenance as well, with angled chopping action intended to reduce horsepower requirements while distributing residue evenly across the field.

Corey also shares his experience harvesting completely flattened corn after the 2020 Iowa derecho. Instead of installing a traditional corn reel, Maya's down-corn units replace selected snouts with units containing an additional gathering chain that runs up the center of the snoot. Farmers can install them only on the rows necessary, retain the ability to fold the head, and remove or resell the units afterward. Rick emphasizes that Maya isn't simply a down-corn head—the system is an added layer of “cheap insurance” when wind, disease, or other conditions put a standing crop on the ground.

Ultimately, Rick encourages farmers to evaluate total cost of ownership, not just purchase price. Maya offers a three-year unlimited-acre warranty, and Rick says he knows of multiple 16-row heads with more than 30,000 acres that have yet to replace a gearbox, row unit, or knife roller. His explanation of the philosophy behind the head is straightforward: it's built without planned obsolescence—“built how it used to be” and how he believes equipment should be built.

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