Agriculture

A new US infrastructure bill targets rural roads improving farm transport supply chains and lowering costs while supporting fertilizer movement and agricultural productivity across regions.

The Fendt Rogator 900 series offer versatile, customizable application with quick-change systems, adjustable clearance, and 4-wheel steering to maximize modern farming efficiency.

PTx’s OutRun Tillage retrofit technology improves farm efficiency by enabling existing tractors to perform autonomous field work, helping growers overcome labor shortages during 2026.

Have you ever noticed a single red lettuce in a bed of green oakleaf, or a pepper that doesn’t look like anything you planted? While some growers see these as mistakes to be culled, they are also opportunities to start a new breeding project.

This minisode is all about hidden treasures, specifically looking for crosses in your fields that could be the start of your next favorite variety.

In this episode, we’ll get into…

• Why you should always carry flagging tape and a camera on your field walks

• Telling the difference between a handling mistake and a true cross-pollination event

• Techniques to get your special plants to seed

• How an unexpected cross turned into our own Carrot Bomb pepper

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John Deere unveils new 8R tractors with higher power, improved design, advanced features, and better comfort to boost productivity and efficiency in modern farming operations.

The competition also reflects how rapidly equipment technology is changing—and how essential technician training has become for dealer networks and farmers alike.

If you’re reading this, you know horses are not just a hobby—they’re a way of life. And like most horse people will tell you, loving horses means early mornings, late nights, and a never-ending to-do list. From mucking stalls and mending fences to cutting hay and maintaining your arena, the work never stops. Neither do the expenses. Vet bills. Feed costs. Constant maintenance of facilities and equipment. Whether you’re running a professional training operation, breeding quality horses, managing a boarding facility, or simply keeping a few beloved horses on your acreage, you understand that quality equipment isn’t a luxury—it’s essential to keeping everything running smoothly and your horses healthy and safe. That’s exactly why Brandt created the Equine Discounts Program. We know your operation deserves the same quality equipment and support that commercial farms rely on, even if horses are your passion rather than your primary income source. A Program Designed With You in Mind Hors

Fanny Lebrun is the driving force behind Les Marequiers, a Belgian non-profit dedicated to regional food autonomy. Through their flagship program, Semences d’Ici (which translates to Seeds from Here), Fanny works to strengthen the local organic seed sector. Prior to that, Fanny started the seed company Cycle en Terre by herself then built it into a citizen-owned seed cooperative.

In this episode, Fanny shares the logistics and challenges of scaling a seed business from a one-person operation to a ten-person team. We discuss Fanny’s transition into Les Marequiers and how she is trying to bridge the information gap from academic research to the practical realities of the farm. We also talk about the organic disease and pest management guide she has recently written.

In the deep dive, Fanny and I talk about growing carrots for seed. We get into the difficulties of growing seed carrots in humid, short-season climates, covering overwintering roots in a simple cellar and how to balance the harvest of primary and secondary umbels.

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Episode links

Les Marequiers website

https://lesmarequiers.be/

French organic disease and pest management guide:

Gestion des bioagresseurs en production de semences potagères biologiques.

https://lesmarequiers.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SDI-Dossiers-LesBioagresseurs.pdf

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Use code HARVESTREADY

for 50% off the Harvest System Designs course

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Stay in Touch

Follow the Seed Farmer on instagram

https://www.instagram.com/danbrisebois.farm/

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Order Tourne-Sol seeds (Canadian orders only)

https://fermetournesol.qc.ca/

Get my new book The Seed Farmer

https://danbrisebois.com/seedfarmerbook

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DeereManual.com has multiple user manuals to browse

Kubota Tractor Corporation has partnered with SB Mowing to provide advanced equipment and support large-scale property transformations, while expanding a fast-growing community-focused initiative that is reshaping the lawn care industry.