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Dirt Road Discussions
We are all about agriculture all the time. This podcast will surprise you! It is not your ordinary farm podcast. These are fascinating stories, from technology to human interest, where we talk to captivating people who are changing the landscape of the world around us. Hosted by the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation.
Podcasting since 2022 • 90 episodes
Dirt Road Discussions
Latest Episodes
Mike Simpson: Farm Kid To Congressman
Mike Simpson noticed in the newspaper one day that only one person was running for two seats on the city council, so after talking to his wife, he decided to try politics for the first time. Unfortunately, a few others also noticed, and he had ...
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Season 4
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Episode 90
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43:36
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Knowing J.R. Simplot: Building A Legacy
When J.R. Simplot met with Ray Kroc (McDonalds) and sold him on the idea of “consistent” frozen Idaho potatoes, the Simplot company was headed for big things. A second encounter with a guano (bat poop) salesman, led to an experiment that would ...
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Season 4
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Episode 89
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52:02
Roots Of Forestry
Garrett Kleiner thinks more people should consider leaving traditional occupations in an office setting for a career in forestry. He loves being in nature and working with individuals to plan forest management. What may surprise so...
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Season 4
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Episode 88
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37:25
Raising the Steaks for Better Beef
Raising cattle to produce quality beef is a process that gets better every decade. New research provides valuable knowledge, but the tricky part is getting this new information to our American ranchers, who are some of the busiest workers aroun...
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Season 4
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Episode 87
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34:48
Increasing Idaho's Long-Term Water Storage
For many years, Idahoans have been working to solve the puzzle of increasing water storage to provide for farms and city municipalities and to recharge the aquifer. The goal is to have more water storage built up to use across Idaho's water cor...
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Season 4
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Episode 86
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42:14