FP Next

Curt Arens, Sarah McNaughton
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Introducing FP Next – the latest offering from the award-winning team at Farm Progress. Co-hosts Curt Arens and Sarah McNaughton dive into all aspects of the agriculture industry from the field to the feedlot, and pasture to policy.

  1. 12/02/2025

    How to unlock cover crops benefits for profits and soil

    Keith Berns, co-founder of Green Cover weighs in with practical advice to optimize cover crops on your farm. Episode links Link to Green Cover Listen to the Green Cover podcast Cover crop secrets: Practical ways to overcome challenges Check out cover crop demonstration plots at HHD Contact Sarah Contact Curt Find video episodes of FP Next Check out other episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

    43 min

  2. 11/04/2025

    Will the “bird flu” impact holiday dinners this year?

    With the holidays right around the corner, Curt and Sarah dive into all things poultry, pork and biosecurity with The Farmer editor Kevin Schulz. Minnesota is the turkey production capital of the U.S. (and maybe more), and 600 farmers produce around 38 to 40 million birds annually. Episode Links Minnesota turkeys receive Presidential pardon in 2024Kevin’s latest storiesLaser deterrent is latest tool against HPAIContact SarahContact CurtFind video episodes of FP NextOther episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

    24 min

  3. 10/21/2025

    Ethanol surges corn prices, supercharges engines

    On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah connect with Scott McPheeters of Gothenburg, Neb., where he shares all about his journey with ethanol on his farm. Episode links Scott’s From the Field episode (Video)Nebraska Ethanol BoardContact SarahContact CurtOther episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

    41 min

  4. 10/07/2025

    Spooky folklore and haunted farm stories

    On this Field View episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah talk about some of the most famous spooky legends from across the country, and their own haunting experiences on the farm. Episode links Where to find the headless horsemenDid the events at the “Conjuring house” really happen?Learn more about the Argo hotelContact SarahContact CurtOther episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

    36 min

  5. 09/30/2025

    Tales of true crime on the farm

    On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah dig into some tales of true crime on the farm. From a story of jealously that happened in the early 1900s on Curt’s very own farm, to cases of fraud in the beef industry and stolen chickens in Nevada, this episode tells the stories of true crime in agriculture. Plus, Weather 20/20 founder Gary Lezak joins us for a special harvest weather forecast, detailing what fall and winter weather might look like on your farm. Episode links Sign-up for Weather 20/20Contact SarahContact CurtOther episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

    42 min

  6. 08/26/2025

    How can you capitalize on 45Z tax credits?

    On this deep dive episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah bring back a favorite guest from season one, Mitchell Hora, Iowa farmer and CEO and founder of Continuum Ag to talk about all things 45Z tax credits. Episode links How to get paid for carbon on your farm – featuring Mitchell HoraContinuum AgContact SarahContact CurtOther episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

    26 min

  7. 08/12/2025

    Tips to get the most out of Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days

    On this field view episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with Matt Jungmann, National events director for Farm Progress, and Mike Pearson, broadcast director for Farm Progress. They discuss what’s coming next from the shows, favorite past times of years before, and give top tips of how to have the best farm show possible. Episode links Meet Mike and MattRegister for complimentary Husker Harvest Days ticketsPurchase Farm Progress Show ticketsPlan your trip to the Farm Progress ShowPlan your trip to Husker Harvest DaysLatest This week in agribusiness episodesContact SarahContact CurtOther episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

    50 min

  8. 07/29/2025

    Are terrorists coming for your farm?

    On this Farm Files episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah discuss all things agroterrorism and what the U.S. government and farmers themselves are doing to protect producers. Episode links FBI Special Agent Gene Kowell talks farm cybersecurityChinese nationalists smuggle Fusarium head blight into the U.S.USDA National Farm Security Action Plan announcedContact SarahContact CurtOther episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

    33 min
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Introducing FP Next – the latest offering from the award-winning team at Farm Progress. Co-hosts Curt Arens and Sarah McNaughton dive into all aspects of the agriculture industry from the field to the feedlot, and pasture to policy.

Information

  • Creator
    Curt Arens, Sarah McNaughton
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Curt Arens, Sarah McNaughton
  • Show Website
    FP Next