Join Nicholas, Kent, and Riley for another Coffee Time Wednesday as they dive into the inevitability of lab-grown meat and its implications for agriculture. Starting with a philosophical hypothetical about improving lives, the conversation evolves into a fascinating discussion about how cellular agriculture could reshape farming, land use, and food production for a growing global population. This episode explores the intersection of technology, traditional agriculture, and the future of food security, all delivered with the Prairie Farm Podcast's signature blend of humor and practical insight. Whether you're a farmer, landowner, or just curious about agricultural innovation, this episode offers valuable perspectives on adapting to technological change in rural America.

Julie Stauch generously sat down with us at Smokey Row in Des Moines to discuss Iowa's water quality, our public schools, vouchers, rural poverty, and a lot more. It was a great conversation. Whether you agree with her or not, we hope you will enjoy our conversation. And let the record show, we really enjoyed our time with her. She was lovely.

Iowa’s water quality is a hot topic today, and it should be. Recently a panel of water quality experts sat down and gave a report on the water quality. Here’s a hint. It’s not good.

This is a a group of interviews of people who are fighting hard for conservation in their own way.

Welcome back to the Prairie Farm Podcast Coffee Time Wednesday! This week we discuss Kent's frustration on planes, an innovation in plastic that biodegrades within hours, Nicolas’ coffee shop plastic problem, and the exciting news that WE'RE HIRING!

We at The Prairie Farm Podcast are very excited to host Doug's new show. He will be joining us quarterly to have deep, and thought provoking conversations about our land ethic and how we can make a difference for the future. Because... "It's not ours. It's just our turn."

What does it really take to create a deer paradise? We’re joined by Jared Van Hees of The Habitat Podcast to get the dirt on what truly matters. We cover everything from smart timber stand improvement and working with loggers to building effective perennial food plots for year-round wildlife health.

The lawns we have created have a dark side to them. We go through the stats of what lawns do to our ecosystem. We also tell old lawn mowing stories. Why do we still have lawns? Where did they come from? What’s a good alternative?

Dr. Patrick Keyser, of University of Tennessee, joins us to discuss something we know our listeners are passionate about, Native Grazing! He has researched and reviewed colleagues research for years on the topic. We discuss what grasses are best for cattle, what forbs go well in the mixes, and how much of the mix should be cool season grasses.

Doug Duren joins us as we dive into his thoughts on land owner’s responsibility for water quality. Who is responsible to pay for our water quality? Is it the water consumers, or the ones who dirty the waters?

Dr. Weber, Director at IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering and Iowa Flood Center, knows more about our state's water than anyone. We highly recommend giving this one a listen.

They start The Prairie Farm Podcast episode by answering a listener question about mitigating Big Bluestem through mowing instead of grazing. A fantastic question! They finish with the topic on how the Big Beautiful Bill affects rural hospitals.

For landowners managing for whitetail, food plots are common, but what are we overlooking in the native landscape? This episode we were joined by biologist Dr. Mark Turner to discuss a critical component of deer nutrition, native forbs. Dr. Turner explains how these wildflowers and prairie plants are more than just "weeds" and how they provide essential nutrients for antler growth and overall herd health. This is a must-listen for anyone serious about creating a truly resilient and superior wildlife habitat.

This week, Kent and Riley sit down for a different kind of Coffee Time episode. In the quiet moments following the passing of our founder, mentor, and friend, Carroll Hoksbergen, we wanted to take some time to simply remember the man who started it all.