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FP Next

FP Next

Hosted by Curt Arens, Sarah McNaughton

Episodes

56

Latest episode

Dec 2025

Language

EN

About the show

Introducing FP Next – the latest offering from the award-winning team at Farm Progress. Co-hosts Curt Arens and Sarah McNaughton dive into all aspects of the agriculture industry from the field to the feedlot, and pasture to policy.

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December 2, 202542 min

How to unlock cover crops benefits for profits and soil

Keith Berns, co-founder of Green Cover weighs in with practical advice to optimize cover crops on your farm.Episode linksLink to Green CoverListen to the Green Cover podcastCover crop secrets: Practical ways to overcome challengesCheck out cover crop demonstration plots at HHDContact SarahContact CurtFind video episodes of FP NextCheck out other episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

November 4, 202523 min

Will the “bird flu” impact holiday dinners this year?

With the holidays right around the corner, Curt and Sarah dive into all things poultry, pork and biosecurity with The Farmer editor Kevin Schulz. Minnesota is the turkey production capital of the U.S. (and maybe more), and 600 farmers produce around 38 to 40 million birds annually.Episode LinksMinnesota turkeys receive Presidential pardon in 2024Kevin’s latest storiesLaser deterrent is latest tool against HPAIContact SarahContact CurtFind video episodes of FP NextOther episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

October 21, 202540 min

Ethanol surges corn prices, supercharges engines

On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah connect with Scott McPheeters of Gothenburg, Neb., where he shares all about his journey with ethanol on his farm.Episode linksScott’s From the Field episode (Video)Nebraska Ethanol BoardContact SarahContact CurtOther episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

October 7, 202536 min

Spooky folklore and haunted farm stories

On this Field View episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah talk about some of the most famous spooky legends from across the country, and their own haunting experiences on the farm.Episode linksWhere to find the headless horsemenDid the events at the “Conjuring house” really happen?Learn more about the Argo hotelContact SarahContact CurtOther episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

September 30, 202542 min

Tales of true crime on the farm

On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah dig into some tales of true crime on the farm. From a story of jealously that happened in the early 1900s on Curt’s very own farm, to cases of fraud in the beef industry and stolen chickens in Nevada, this episode tells the stories of true crime in agriculture.Plus, Weather 20/20 founder Gary Lezak joins us for a special harvest weather forecast, detailing what fall and winter weather might look like on your farm.Episode linksSign-up for Weather 20/20Contact SarahContact CurtOther episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

August 26, 202525 min

How can you capitalize on 45Z tax credits?

On this deep dive episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah bring back a favorite guest from season one, Mitchell Hora, Iowa farmer and CEO and founder of Continuum Ag to talk about all things 45Z tax credits.Episode linksHow to get paid for carbon on your farm – featuring Mitchell HoraContinuum AgContact SarahContact CurtOther episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

August 12, 202550 min

Tips to get the most out of Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days

On this field view episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with Matt Jungmann, National events director for Farm Progress, and Mike Pearson, broadcast director for Farm Progress. They discuss what’s coming next from the shows, favorite past times of years before, and give top tips of how to have the best farm show possible.Episode linksMeet Mike and MattRegister for complimentary Husker Harvest Days ticketsPurchase Farm Progress Show ticketsPlan your trip to the Farm Progress ShowPlan your trip to Husker Harvest DaysLatest This week in agribusiness episodesContact SarahContact CurtOther episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

July 29, 202532 min

Are terrorists coming for your farm?

On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah discuss all things agroterrorism and what the U.S. government and farmers themselves are doing to protect producers.Episode linksFBI Special Agent Gene Kowell talks farm cybersecurityChinese nationalists smuggle Fusarium head blight into the U.S.USDA National Farm Security Action Plan announcedContact SarahContact CurtOther episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

July 22, 202533 min

Talking tar spot, FPS and more with Tom Bechman

On this Shop Talk episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with Farm Progress legend Tom Bechman about crop conditions and top diseases — including tar spot — and some Farm Progress Show memories.Episode links About Tom Bechman Watch out for Tar Spot Register for the 2025 Farm Progress Show Contact Sarah Contact Curt  Other episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

July 1, 202549 min

Weather and women in agribusiness

On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah cover weather insights with Gary Lezac, Weather 20/20, for the rest of the growing season and bring another Women in the Field episode talking all things Women in Agribusiness with Svitlana Synkovska, Portfolio Director for Women in Agribusiness.Episode linksWeather 20/20 forecastsLearn more about Women in AgribusinessRegister to attend the 2025 WIA SummitWomen in the Field digital editionsContact SarahContact CurtOther episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

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