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Girls Talk Ag features Jennifer Campbell, a farmer and blogger, Karen Corrigan, an independent agronomist and business owner, and Kelsey Litchfield, an agriculture digital media consultant. With their perfect mix of experience and personality, the girls get together to discuss what’s currently on in agriculture! The trio may not always be politically correct, but always honest when plowing through the manure online.
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Karen, Jen, and Kelsey are back with another episode! They discuss time management, and wonder how they are going to get "all the things done" with a new grandbaby, a new puppy, and just simply a busy schedule. The gals talk about their favorite planners and then jump into the Groundhog's prediction....will it really be an early spring? We aren't r…
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Karen and Kelsey share their New Year aspirations, focusing on habit-building rather than resolutions. They also share winter agronomy meetings they'll be attending in January and February, highlighting a mix of in-person, hybrid, and virtual meetings across Illinois and the U.S. They'll also be attending Commodity Classic for the first time in Hou…
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It's been awhile....but the gals are back to give us a harvest update! Karen, Jennifer, and Kelsey also discuss a highly debatable topic of unloading the grain card on the road, when to put up your Christmas decorations, and more. Tune in!
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In this episode, the gals dig into the crucial topic of safety and prevention. Jen raises important questions about alternatives to entering the grain bin and how to address safety concerns effectively. Transitioning to crop-specific topics, we discuss fungicide season and the application of ground rigs and aerial spraying. In a lighthearted conclu…
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It's July....so the gals are talking wheat harvest, double-cropping soybeans, county fair season, 4-H projects, and more. Also, we are in search of fulfilling a bucket list item - participating in cotton harvest!
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It's June! Summer is basically here with the hot and dry weather in Central Illinois. We are in need of a good rain. Karen and Kelsey discuss crop and field conditions and what their upcoming plans are for June. Listen now!
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Jen, Karen, and Kelsey are back with a planting progress update. They also discuss the battle and pressure of balancing work and family. Our conversation touches upon some hot topics and what you should/shouldn't feed a dog. Tune in for another episode of Girls Talk Ag!
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Jen, Karen, and Kelsey are back! Listen in as Jen shares why her son is back full-time on the farm. We also talk spring planting and when you should start panicking....
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There are a lot of theories out there about egg prices and why they are so high.....so we are going to talk about them! Join us for Egg Talk. 🥚🍳Follow Girls Talk Ag on Facebook & Twitter.
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It's January! And kind of blah.....so the gals are talking about how to take care of the people you love. Deliver some food, make a phone call.....just show them you care. Also, what winter meetings are you planning on attending these next couple of months? Let us know!
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Grab your eggnog, throw on a Christmas movie.....it's the Girls Talk Ag Christmas episode!Listen in as Jen, Karen, and Kelsey share some holiday gift giving ideas and fun. From all of us, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Nicole Small joins the podcast and talks about the challenges of farming through a D4 drought in Kansas. Follow Nicole on Facebook through A Kansas Farm Mom.
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GIRLS TALK.....HarvestJen, Karen, and Kelsey share their harvest updates and the weather. I mean, what else is there to talk about?!Be careful out there and stay safe!
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Jen’s father-in-law recently passed away from a massive heart attack. She shares how her family is adjusting and how they are preparing for the upcoming harvest and farming without him.The gals also discuss ag succession planning, healthcare and its major problems, and to always put YOUR HEALTH FIRST!Follow GTA on Twitter and Facebook!…
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Girls Talk....-Sweets and junk foods healthier than beef?-Bugs taking over the world…..and do vegans consider bugs as animals?-Soybeans and fungicide-Cover crops - how do you start? Follow Girls Talk Ag on Facebook & Twitter!
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Girls Talk...-Crop Update....hear advice from our resident agronomist, Karen!-Drone Spraying Fungicide.....Kelsey shares her perspective and experience-Exciting announcements.....you'll have to listen! No sneak peeks here.Follow Girls Talk Ag on Twitter and Facebook!
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On this episode, Jen, Kelsey, and Karen talk about.... County Fair season and 4-H projectsA drone spraying fungicide Tractor Restoration and CollectionsHeat and pollination ...and more! Tune in today and follow Girls Talk Ag on Twitter and Facebook.
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GIRLS TALK….Farmland….can anyone give us 1.4 million?Food….Paying more $$$ for your 4th of July cookoutCattle….catastrophe in KansasFair Queens……Jen judges a pageant!Crop Update…..how are the beans, corn, and wheat looking in your area?Be safe. Don’t be a douche bag. Follow us on Facebook & Twitter - @GirlsTalkAg…
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Girls Talk....National Dairy Month & the increase in dairy pricesSupply shortagesPeriod panties?!Planting ends and spraying begins (and a message from your local agronomist K. Corrigan --- DO NOT spray dicamba this week with the forecast of 90+ degree heat)Shortage of teachers in agriculture education and what we can do about it…
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Planting isn't over yet. And this past week was heavy with bad news. Let's talk about it.
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A replay of our episode recorded live on Twitter on Friday the 13th! Listen in to our roundtable discussion about planting updates, the WASDE report, President Biden visiting an Illinois soybean farm, and the man who glued his hand to a Starbucks counter to protest higher prices of vegan milk?? Oy....tune in!…
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Jen, Karen, and Kelsey went LIVE on Friday, April 29th with their first Twitter Spaces recording! So, here's the replay. We're talking about planting and if consumers are going to reduce their meat consumption with the high retail prices. Listen in! And follow us on Twitter to hear us go live again.
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On today's roundtable, we discuss the weather and spring planting, Elon Musk & Twitter, and free speech. We wish everyone a safe and successful planting season!
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The girls are back in town. On this episode, we're discussing alternative? imitated? fake? foods. We aren't sure what to call it! Sit back and enjoy our roundtable discussion on food.
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There's been plenty of agriculture in the news lately...we're talking the mass media. The gals discuss the New York Times opinion piece of "Meet the People Getting Paid to Kill Our Planet" and the coverage of the recent ethanol study that claims it's bad for the environment. Let's get fired up! Follow GTA on Facebook & Twitter!…
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On this episode, the girls talk with Julie Hewitt, executive director of the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council. Our conversation spans across nutrient research being done to address environmental concerns, optimize nutrients, and utilize emerging technology. We talk about cover crops and the adoption of those practices, peer-reviewed r…
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On today's episode, the girls talk about low carbon beef, buzzwords, and social media. Tune in!
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Welcome to 2022! New year, same old problems? Guess we'll find out.In today's episode, the gals discuss John Deere's autonomous tractor and what we REALLY think about it. Jen, Karen, and Kelsey also give their two cents about KFC's new vegan chicken nuggets.Follow GTA on Facebook & Twitter!
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2021 is here and gone in the blink of the eye. Join Jennifer and Kelsey as they recap the year on Girls Talk Ag. This podcast is powered by Global Ag Network and this episode is brought to you by DPH Biologicals.
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Jason Mauck, CEO of Munsee Meats, joins the gal to discuss direct to consumer meat sales and production. He shares his story of purchasing the business during the COVID-19 pandemic, revamping the business model, and innovating along the way. We discuss the lack of independence in meat production and why educating the consumer is no longer where we …
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The gals gather to discuss a widespread array of topics today. We discuss the farm wife label, imposter syndrome, the current discussions happening over on Ag Twitter, and much more!Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13…
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Enter in the sh$t show of 2021! On this episode, we do a round table harvest update and discuss all the things going wrong in the world right now - inflation, supply chain issues, labor shortages, strikes, Facebook problems.... Welcome to the show! Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfiel…
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Harvest season is officially underway and the gals have been busy. So, we wanted to throw it back and re-run an episode from last fall because it's an important message that we all need to be reminded of. Be safe, be kind, and be careful!Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitch…
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Episode 103The gals are back together and wondering why people are taking ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment. We discuss "listening to the science" and if farmers are really destroying their crops because TikTok says they are. The girls debate whether fewer people are moving to Rural America and the labor shortage. Tune in!Follow the gals on Twitter…
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Podcast of Dreams - as American as crops, masks, and baseball!Tune in for this quickie episode where we react to the latest mask guidance, analyzing the Field of Dreams game, and if we're looking into an early harvest!Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13…
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The gals are back and we're talking all about the Internet - the good, the bad, and the ugly. The discussion of rural broadband kicks us off which leads to discussion about Farm Tik Tok, YouTube, etc. etc. and how we feel about folks getting paid to create videos and podcasts. Then we go to Karen's agronomy corner and discuss the latest crop update…
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Episode 100 - How has the pandemic changed the agriculture industry?Spring was a doozy bringing rain and snow, and now Mother Nature is bringing the rain in some areas and drought in others. When can we catch a break?! On this episode, Jen, Karen, and Kelsey share what they've been up to since April and discover Alexa is a big George Strait fan!We …
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It's spring and we all know what that means! So, we did a quickie episode where Karen gives an agronomy update, Jen talks about planting while waiting for snow to melt, and Kelsey is on the search for quality work jeans. We wish you all a safe planting season!Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelse…
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March 23rd is National Ag Day! On this episode, Jen, Karen, and Kelsey discuss their preparation for National Ag Month and share ideas on how to celebrate! Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
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Calling all dog lovers! We chat with Sonja Galley, a dairy farmer from New York. Her Australian Shepherd, Bindi, is American Farm Bureau Federation's Farm Dog of the Year!We talk about Bindi's lifesaving moment, Sonya's impressive dog trainings, and so much more. Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24K…
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2021 is officially here and it's still feeling like 2020. Karen and Kelsey talk about the "v" word while Jen is on vacation on the beach!
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Got your Christmas list ready? Tune in as the gals talk about gift ideas and our favorite local businesses to buy from. Also - Jen has her online store running over at The Farmwife Feeds! Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13…
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The gals are joined by Shana Wessels of Illinois and we're talking about the balancing act of being a farmer, farmer's daughter, and farmer's wife! Shana shares her story about working for her family's farm while helping her husband and working a part-time job. Follow Shana on Instagram - @conley94Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @pl…
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Jen and Kelsey talk today about why we should give ourselves more grace - especially during this busy harvest season! So take that nap, bake those cookies, and do what makes you feel better. Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13…
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Happy Harvest to many of our friends and families! We're talking farm safety on today's episode - please be careful and safe every day - but especially this fall during harvest time. We also talk about our favorite farm snacks. Our our Jent has many recipes over on her blog - https://www.farmwifefeeds.com/. Follow the gals on Twitter -Jennifer Camp…
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Tune in as Jennifer, Karen, and Kelsey discuss the 'rona and its impact on colleges and universities. Karen shares her recent road trip through Iowa and seeing devastation from the derecho. And the gals share their best guesses on when harvest will start and how the crop is looking in Indiana and Illinois. Tune in to our hot mess conversation!Follo…
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The girls are joined by Krista Swanson, a research specialist in agriculture & consumer economics at the University of Illinois. With her husband and family, Krista grows corn and soybeans in Illinois and is an active volunteer throughout her community. We discuss the economic impact caused by the storm damage in Iowa, the September WASDE report, 2…
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Jennifer puts Kelsey in the hot seat on today's episode! They discuss virtual livestock shows and Kelsey shares her experience working for Walton Webcasting.View virtual livestock shows on Walton's website - https://www.waltonwebcasting.com/Follow Us on Twitter!Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfiel…
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While we love to talk about our green and red tractors, we are introduced to a new color - Pink Tractor! Jill Howard and Carol Hughey join us for this episode and discuss their mission to "Encourage, Embrace, Engage, Empower" by sharing impactful stories happening throughout agriculture. Tune in as we talk about not being "bra-burners," how Pink Tr…
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We're talking podcasts on the podcast! Joining us is Jason Medows of the Ag State of Mind podcast. Jason and the girls discuss their journey of starting a podcast, how to do it, and why you should start that project you've always wanted to do!Follow Jason on Twitter - @AGStateofMind1 and his blog - AgStateofMind.com. Be sure to listen to the Ag Sta…
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