INFORMAZIONI SU QUESTO EPISODIO
Buckle up for a real and relatable look at the chaos of modern farming! In this episode of Raised Between the Rows, Ashley and Amanda catch up right after a long day of planting a massive 17-variety corn test plot.
The girls dive straight into the unpredictable reality of this year’s "marathon spring." They discuss shifting dramatically from ultra-wet conditions to an unexpected dry spell, and the modern farming dilemma: at what point do you stop waiting for the "perfect" conditions and just settle for "good enough"?
Amanda also gets candid about the learning curves of operating a brand-new planter. From troubleshooting software kinks to accidentally breaking off a closing wheel (and choosing to just keep moving anyway!), she shares the humorous and exhausting reality of juggling a new piece of equipment while keeping a baby happy off the tractor field.
Whether you’ve had to suck 600 pounds of beans out of a drill this season or you're just trying to beat the next rain cloud, this episode is a reassuring reminder that no one has the perfect spring—and we're all just figuring it out as we go.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Planting a 17-variety test plot with corporate seed partners.
- The wild weather shifts from freezing wet days to immediate 80-degree heat.
- Managing the inevitable "growing pains" and quirks of new farm equipment.
- Why the "perfect spring" doesn't exist and how farmers across the region are coping.
- A hilarious runaway stroller incident on the deck!
Grab your coffee or a Diet Coke, and join us for a chat between the rows!
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