Across the Acres

Beck's Hybrids

Join David Ringger as he sits down and chats with Beck’s employees and farmers across the nation, all while connecting, challenging, and inspiring others.

  1. Exploring What’s Next at Beck's: Talking AI with Gavin Rulon

    31 MAR

    Exploring What’s Next at Beck's: Talking AI with Gavin Rulon

    This month’s Across The Acres features Gavin Rulon, Beck’s Emerging Technology Advisor and a 30+ year team member. A husband, dad, grandpa, and Marine veteran, Gavin now helps lead the company into the future through emerging technology and AI. He shares his perspective on innovation, learning, and why staying curious matters now more than ever.

    54 min
  2. Farming Meets Forever with Jaden Jacobsen and Beth Nelson

    3 MAR

    Farming Meets Forever with Jaden Jacobsen and Beth Nelson

    This month on Across The Acres, we’re joined by Jaden Jacobsen and his fiancée, Beth Nelson, Beck’s dealers in Iowa whose love story is closely connected to their Beck’s journey. In this episode, they share their engagement story — and the special role someone from our team plays in their big day.

    37 min
  3. Trusting in God's Timing with Tim Row

    3 FEB

    Trusting in God's Timing with Tim Row

    This month on Across The Acres, we’re joined by Tim Row, a Regional Business Manager at Beck’s with nearly 12 years of experience. A husband, dad, and man of strong faith, Tim values family, community, and meaningful relationships. In his conversation with David, they explore leadership, patience, and what it means to trust God’s timing and greater plan — in both business and life.

    48 min
  4. Grit, Growth, and Sales Leadership with Ryan Parkin

    6 JAN

    Grit, Growth, and Sales Leadership with Ryan Parkin

    This month on Across The Acres, we’re joined by Ryan Parkin, Beck’s Director of Sales and a 21-year member of the Beck’s family. A husband, dad to three girls, and man of strong faith, Ryan brings a grounded yet entrepreneurial perspective shaped by years of experience in agriculture. From starting at the front counter to leading our sales team today, Ryan shares the lessons, mentors, and moments that helped shape his journey.

    1hr 1min
  5. Decades of Dedication with Jim Herr

    09/12/2025

    Decades of Dedication with Jim Herr

    This month’s guest, Jim Herr, has worn a lot of hats — husband, dad, farmer, and for 26 years, a trusted leader at Beck’s. As the Processing/Inventory/Wholesale Manager, Jim has had a front-row seat to the company’s evolution. From seasons of challenge to years of rapid expansion, he’s seen it all, and he brings a grounded, faith-driven perspective to every step of the journey.

    33 min
  6. Looking Back, Growing Forward: Insights from Sonny Beck

    04/11/2025

    Looking Back, Growing Forward: Insights from Sonny Beck

    Few people embody Beck’s legacy quite like our CEO, Sonny Beck. In this month’s episode of Across The Acres, Sonny joins David to reflect on the company’s roots, the moments that shaped its growth, and the vision guiding its future — all grounded in the same values that started it all.

    43 min
  7. The Power of Positivity with Scott McCorkle

    07/10/2025

    The Power of Positivity with Scott McCorkle

    This month on Across The Acres, David sits down with Scott McCorkle, Beck’s Commitment Reward Eastern Region Lead. Though Scott grew up in the area, he never imagined himself working in agriculture—or anywhere close to his hometown. Today, he reflects on his journey back, what it’s taught him about family and work, and why he believes keeping a positive attitude makes all the difference. As a husband, dad, and leader, Scott shares the lessons that continue to shape his outlook on life.

    35 min
  8. Small-Town Roots, Big-Time Impact with Jeff Rogers

    09/09/2025

    Small-Town Roots, Big-Time Impact with Jeff Rogers

    From the small town of Fifty-Six, Arkansas, to serving farmers as a Beck’s Seed Advisor, Jeff Rogers has built a career shaped by experience, resilience, and family. A dad with a deep-rooted passion for agriculture, Jeff brings both wisdom and humility to the conversation. In this episode of Across The Acres, Jeff sits down with David to reflect on his journey - sharing lessons from his time in the industry, what he would tell his younger self, and the path that led him to Beck’s just over two years ago. 🌱

    39 min
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Join David Ringger as he sits down and chats with Beck’s employees and farmers across the nation, all while connecting, challenging, and inspiring others.

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  • Creator
    Beck's Hybrids
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Across the Acres
  • Show Website
    Across the Acres

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