The Prairie Farm Podcast

Ep. 372 The Pros and Cons of Grazing Cattle, Bison, Sheep, and Goats on Prairie

Join Nicolas and Kent as they sit down with Elizabeth and Loren Steele from Hamilton Native Outpost. They discuss the incredible nutritional benefits of prairie-raised beef, managing native grazing systems, and why diverse plant communities build healthier livestock and landscapes.
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Ep. 371 (Coffee Time) Good News for CRP in the Farm Bill and What Littering Costs Rural America

Join Nicolas, Kent, and Riley for this week's Coffee Time as they dive into the latest Farm Bill updates, extending CRP through 2031, and exciting new cost-share opportunities for prairie burning and grazing. Plus, the guys discuss America’s billion-dollar littering problem and what it costs the USA.hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed, CRP mixes, hunting habitat mixes, pollinator mixes, native pasture mixes and more)IowaCoverCrop.com (for all your cover crop, water mixes, and more)MckayInsAgency.com (for all your insurance and financial planning needs)

(Bonus Episode) Advocacy Fatigue, Roadless Rule, and Mining Permits w/Travis Hall

Join Kent and Nicolas as they welcome Travis Hall, Associate Editor of Field & Stream, to discuss public land advocacy, the roadless rule, and why protecting our wild spaces requires active participation from hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere.hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed, CRP mixes, backyard prairie, pollinator mixes, and hunting habitat)

Ep. 370 How State Legislation Determines the Quality of the Deer Herd w/Skip Sligh

Skip Sligh returns to The Prairie Farm Podcast to discuss the harsh realities of modern land stewardship. From the challenge of hunting mature whitetails to combating the rise in rural poaching and managing vulnerable acreage, Skip offers an honest, grounded look at what it takes to protect Iowa’s native habitats.
 
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Ep. 369 (Coffee Time) Will the Fed's Plan for Immigrant Labor Save Dairy Farms..?

Join Nicolas and Kent for another Coffee Time Wednesday! This week, they share their harrowing adventures with old farm equipment, the realities of harvesting native seeds, and dive into a deep discussion on the changing economics of dairy farming and agricultural labor. Grab your coffee and tune in!hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed, CRP, hunting habitat, backyard prairie, and more)IowaCoverCrop.com (for all your cover crop, forage mixes, waterway mixes, and more)

Ep. 368 This man likely knows more about Iowa water quality than anyone

Join us as Dr. Larry Weber from the University of Iowa discusses the critical intersection of water quality and public health. We explore off-grid living, the importance of native prairie in conservation, and the growing nitrate crisis in Iowa’s waterways. Discover how informed communities can protect our shared water resources.
 
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Ep. 367 (Coffee Time) We Answer Your 16 Most Frequently Asked Prairie Questions Part 2

We answer the following prairie questions in the second half of our FAQ miniseries.
 
8. What is the best way to broadcast both large and small seeds evenly?
9. What is the role of prescribed burning in long-term prairie maintenance?
10. Will the native plants spread and fill in over time?
11. What do I do about reed’s canary grass?
12. What do I do about Canada Thistle?
13. What do I do about brushy encroachment?
14. What do I do about Brome in my prairie?
15. What do I do about Big Bluestem that is taking over?
16. Can I interseed flowers back into my prairie?
 
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Ep. 366 Are Pasture-Raised Pig Farms Viable?

Matt Hatala of Prairie Rose Farms shares his unlikely path from adoption and military service to raising pasture pork in Iowa. He discusses regenerative hog production, farm marketing, local food systems, water quality, animal welfare, and why rebuilding agriculture requires courage, transparency, and healthier relationships with land, community, and risk.
 
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Ep. 365 (Coffee Time) Does the Midwest ACTUALLY “Feed the world”?

In this Coffee Time episode, Nicolas, Kent, and Riley debate whether the Midwest really feeds the world, dig into commodity calories, exports, food security, environmental tradeoffs, and what prairie, local food, grazing, and conservation minded choices might mean for Iowa’s future.
 
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Ep. 364 The Details of Our Fight for Public Lands w/Hal Herring

Hal Herring joins The Prairie Farm Podcast to unpack American Prairie, grazing permits, public lands, ranching culture, and the hard history behind conservation in the West.
 
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