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We’re not all habitat work all the time here at NDA. We know the importance of enjoying the fruits of your labor and that’s the primary focus of the Coffee and Deer podcast. The show is hosted by NDA President and CEO Nick Pinizzotto and his long-time hunting buddy and friend Mike Groman and focuses on hunting heritage and conservation policy. Nick and Mike are typically joined by expert guests — from NDA staff to outdoor writers to policymakers — to share hunting stories and discuss importa ...
 
The Habitat Podcast is a podcast for land and wildlife habitat managers, and for hunters who learn and utilize different types of habitat in their hunting strategy. We interview hunters and habitat managers from across the country, picking their brain to learn their success's and failures. We are different in the fact that we are not the experts. This podcast is for us and the listeners to learn a thing or two, from the experts we analyze.
 
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Habitat Podcast #216 - Lindsay Thomas Jr. (IG) joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbleib on ALL THINGS TREE PLANTING. This is a very informative episode. If you are in the market to plant some trees this year, you need to listen to this podcast. We had and always have, a great time chatting with our friend from National Deer Association. We cover: Li…
 
Habitat Podcast #219 - PART 2....part 1 was #217.... Jim Ward, Steve Taylor & Ben Oliverio join Jared Van Hees for an awesome chat in Southern Michigan. Jared went to visit Steve's farm and watch Jim Ward and Ben Oliverio cut trees. Jim's hinge cutting techniques are renowned and Jared wanted to see it for himself. We explored walls of cover, 20" h…
 
On this episode, we head back to Orlando, Florida, for the second part of our coverage of Commodity Classic 2023. John Deere’s Doug Felter, Tim Deinert and Christopher Murray discuss new products and technologies from the farm equipment manufacturer. UPL’s James Coday talks about the company’s efforts to address grower pain points, and Azotic North…
 
Habitat Podcast #218 - Donald Honcoop from Maple River Farms joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbleib to cover all things Miscanthus x Giganteus! There are a lot of myths, bad and good information flying around and we are here to get to the bottom of it. Don has been growing miscanthus for over a decade and we break it down. We are tying to provide …
 
On this episode, we begin coverage of Commodity Classic 2023 from Orlando, Florida. We hear from Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of Industry Sectors and Product Leadership at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, about AEM’s involvement in Commodity Classic, as well as the current state of farm equipment sales. BigIron Auction co-founder M…
 
In this episode of the Coffee and Deer podcast, we're talking hunting packs and what to look for when buying a pack to match your hunting needs. Nick and The Doctor talk with Zach Scheidegger and Joe Schroeder of ALPS OutdoorZ, both experienced hunters and pack experts. They cover everything from various types of packs to how to know how much weigh…
 
Habitat Podcast #217 - Jim Ward, Steve Taylor & Ben Oliverio join Jared Van Hees for an awesome chat in Southern Michigan. Jared went to visit Steve's farm and watch Jim Ward and Ben Oliverio cut trees. Jim's hinge cutting techniques are renowned and Jared wanted to see it for himself. We explored walls of cover, 20" hinge cuts and buck bedding. We…
 
On this episode Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh joins us to discuss proposed rulemaking that would require the use of speed limiters in many commercial trucks, including those used by livestock haulers and other transporters of agricultural goods. We also hear from Kubota’s Beau Woodbury about upgr…
 
On this episode we mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by discussing the war’s impact on agriculture and the global food supply. We are joined by John Kirby, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, Ukrainian farmer Kees Huizinga and Kansas State University professor and agricultural researcher A…
 
Shed antler hunting season is upon us and turkey seasons are opening across the country, which makes this the perfect time to have Mark Boardman from Vortex Optics join the show. Nick and The Doctor talk with Mark about something you may not have thought of, and that’s the importance of using binoculars to help you in your quest for shed antlers. I…
 
Habitat Podcast #215 - Randy Taylor joins Jared Van Hees on a great chat regarding deer hunting in Mississippi. Randy works for the Dept. of Wildlife but has fun being part of My World Outdoors! Randy is a great guy and was a pleasure to meet in person. We cover: Managing Booner Bucks in MS Habitat work with 20 guys DMAP Program Kudzu, Vetch, Summe…
 
On this episode, National Association of Farm Broadcasting Executive Director Tom Brand stops by to discuss the state of farm broadcasting in 2023 which is (spoiler alert) in excellent shape, with impressive listenership and broadcaster trust ratings. We talk with Ag Revolution CEO Stacy Anthony about the AGCO-owned dealership’s growth and how the …
 
Habitat Podcast #214 - Al Tomechko, President of Vitalize Seed Co. joins Jared Van Hees for a great chat on Vitalize Seed innovations. We talk all things Spring Food Plots and more. We cover: Albert's recent deer season, What's new at Vitalize Seed, New Dealer opportunities, Innovation with the mixes, Tissue Sample / soil testing, Generating N-P-K …
 
On this episode, we begin our coverage of the 2023 National Farm Machinery Show from Louisville, Kentucky. We talk Xerion tractors with CLAAS’ Ryan Bass, Steiger tractors with Case IH’s Joe Miller and Puma tractors with Case IH’s J.E. Cadle. We also learn about Kentucky Electric Cooperative’s history, and renewed involvement in the National Farm Ma…
 
The NDA Deer Steward Program is entering its 14th year of existence and it remains the only deer management certification program of its type in the country. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor are joined by NDA’s Director of Conservation, Matt Ross, and Conservation Coordinator, Ben Westfall, who talk about the history of the program as well as t…
 
Habitat Podcast #213 - Ryan Timiney joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbleib for a unique discussion on property ownership and hunting! We talk habitat, deer hunting, and how priorities change over time of ownership. We also cover: 250 Acre Property - Changing Priorities over time, Hinge Cutting & Logging, Tree Planting, Tree Food Plots, Switchgrass…
 
On this episode, Fastline Marketing Group President Dean Barke returns for Part 2 of our discussion ahead of the National Farm Machinery Show, Feb. 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Soil Test Pro Sales Manager Patrick Campbell offers spring soil sampling tips and discusses his company’s appearance at the National Farm Machinery…
 
Habitat Podcast #212 - Heath Platt joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbleib for some good Winter habitat discussion! I met Heath a few years back and have been excited to get him on the Habitat Podcast. We cover: 177" Buck on Heath's MI 20 Acre Woodlot, Winter Chainsaw Habitat, Small Woodlot Projects, Hinge Cutting TSI in Pockets, Improving Cover on…
 
On this episode, Kentucky Venues President David Beck previews the 57th annual National Farm Machinery Show and Championship Tractor Pull, to be held Feb. 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Also, Fastline Marketing Group President Dean Barke stops by to discuss his company’s involvement in the show. Then, we hear from John Deere…
 
Traveling out of the local area to hunt is steadily gaining in popularity. While going on a destination hunting trip can be exciting and rewarding, it can be equally frustrating and disappointing if hunters don’t properly plan for the excursion. There are few people who travel to hunt more than our guest, Melissa Bachman, who has seen and done it a…
 
Habitat Podcast #211 - Chad Barclay and Phil Holcombe join Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbeib for some Pennsylvania Habitat Management on Game Commission /public land. What is your state doing for the wildlife and habitat? We cover: Chad Barclay introduction in terms of hunting/habitat, how he got into those things. Chad's position and role with the …
 
On this episode, Dr. Marc Herpfer and Dr. Aldo Rossi discuss Phylox from Amlan International, a natural, mineral-based product aimed at preventing coccidiosis and improving gut health in poultry. James Coday, Strategic Marketing Manager for agricultural chemicals company UPL stops by to share 2023 soybean strategies, including implementation of UPL…
 
Habitat Podcast #210 - Sam joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbleib to discuss all things Winter Habitat Improvement! This was a great conversation and we could have kept going. We covered, in depth, the following: Top 5 Winter Habitat Practices, MN Big Buck Story, Hinge Cutting - Northerner's vs. Southerner's view on hinge cutting. How to fix hinge…
 
On this episode, Agricultural Economic Insights co-founder David Widmar discusses the top stories to watch in agriculture in 2023. We also talk with Craig Brekkas, North America Head for UPL, about the agricultural chemicals company’s innovation, sustainability efforts and aggressive brand launch strategy in 2023. Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike How…
 
Our hearing is one of our five finely tuned senses and arguably the most likely to be compromised by our lack of protection of it. This is particularly true for hunters and recreational shooters who often put their hearing in danger by pulling the trigger on firearms, even with lower calibers, without proper ear protection. High-intensity impulse s…
 
On this episode, NAFB News Service’s Micheal Clements provides an update from this week’s American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The organization set its 2023 policy priorities at the meeting and named Kansas-based NORDEF the winner of the 2023 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. We also talk sustainability and…
 
Habitat Podcast #209 - Jared Van Hees talks about the ATA tradeshow and this past 2022 hunting season. He also goes into things learned from 2022 deer season. Access, hunting trips, warm weather, blinds for kids, etc. He covers the new Northern 70 aka Belly of the Beast updates and 2023 habitat projects coming up! Thank you for listening. ---------…
 
Habitat Podcast #208 - Sam Carrozza joins Jared, Brian, Al & Dave to tell the story of a New Farm Success! Kick back and enjoy the story of this great IL hunting property. A very nice 8 point. We cover: The story of a Huge 8 Point that took a 3 yr. Chase, Bow Kill! New IL Farm - Break down the habitat work the Sam and Lew Carrozza performed, 400 Tr…
 
On this episode, CLAAS Head of Sales and Marketing, Daryl Theis, discusses supply chain and production improvements. Also, Heather Thompson, Director of Innovation for Growmark, joins us to talk about Cooperative Ventures, a venture fund established by Growmark, its FS cooperatives and CHS. The fund recently made its first investment in Sabanto, a …
 
Did you know that 38.3 million Americans suffer from critical hunger every day, or that one in six children lack the daily nutrition necessary for healthy growth? Imagine a situation where you were forced to secure a loan to put gas in your vehicle and food on your table. Unfortunately, that’s the reality for a startling number of people and much o…
 
On this week’s episode, we introduce you to American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Joby Young, and President Zippy Duvall discusses the organization’s annual convention, which will be held Jan. 6-11 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Southern States Cooperative’s Jennifer Gwyn discusses the farmer-led cooperative’s 100th anniversary, which…
 
Habitat Podcast #207 - David Hamm joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbleib to catch up on Dave's big buck success! Brian and Dave are on a new lease this year, and Brian put the HP Land Plan process to the test. Brian and Dave hit the ground running with hard work all Summer and it paid off in a huge way. Congrats again Gents! We cover: Top 6 Consid…
 
On this episode, Rural Community Insurance Service’s George Underwood and Jeff Barr discuss disaster claims and risk management for crops. Also, National Farm Medicine Center’s Melissa Ploeckelman talks about new initiatives aimed at keeping farmers safe, and in this week’s Meat Monitor segment, we learn that new opportunities might be on the way f…
 
Habitat Podcast #206 - Lincoln Rohn joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Scott for an episode that we could have kept going on with forever! Just such a joy to chat with Linc, our great buddy and owner of Packer Maxx Cultipackers. Linc tells the 3 big buck stories around his 2022 harvests, and man they are good ones. Then we cover all the new and cool st…
 
On this episode, we talk with Certis Biologicals’ Mike Allan about his new role and about the company’s growth plans. We also talk with American Gelbvieh Association President Klint Sickler about the state of the breed and the mission of the organization, and we catch up with John Deere’s Greg Christensen and Ryan Jardon, about updates to the equip…
 
It’s hard to believe that the 2022 fall hunting season has come to an end. We spend so many months preparing and thinking about the coming season that the few months of hunting we have seems to flash by in the blink of an eye. In this episode, Nick and The Doctor recap their seasons and share stories of filled tags and missed opportunities. More th…
 
Habitat Podcast #205 - Cory Franceus joins Jared Van Hees for a fun conversation and really to catch up after Michigan's gun season. Cory, his wife Kim & their son Easton have had a banner year in the Michigan deer woods taking some exceptional bucks! This is due to one thing - hard work and awesome habitat. Tag along as we catch up on all things d…
 
On this episode, Massey Ferguson’s Matt LeCroy talks to us from the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas to discuss the Reno Rodeo Association, the winner of the 2022 Sowing Good Deeds Award. We talk with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Ethan Lane about the organization’s legislative priorities for 2023 and plans for its upcoming convention i…
 
Habitat Podcast #204 - Matthew Musselman joins Jared Van Hees for a great podcast on all things Timber Management for Deer! This episode is packed full of information and Matt truly knows his stuff. Matt is an accomplished MI deer hunter and we really enjoyed this discussion. We cover: Logging for Better Deer Hunting with Legendary Forest Products,…
 
On this episode, we talk with Brandon Day, Chief Operating Officer of the Yield Lab Institute, about a partnership with the United Soybean Board for the Soy Innovation Challenge, which is working to find new and innovative ways to increase the use and value of soybean meal in existing markets. We also talk with American Farm Bureau Federation Presi…
 
Any seasoned deer hunter will tell you that there’s nothing more exhilarating than hunting a particular buck over more than one season. It’s a rarity for most to get more than a second season to match wits with the same deer let alone three, but that’s the challenge Heartland Bowhunter Co-host Michael Hunsucker faced while engaged in a chess match …
 
On this episode, Pat Driscoll, President and CEO of the Certified Agriculture Dealers Program provides a status update on the program, which includes a new partnership with Ford Pro. The 2022 Agriculture Census is upon us and we learn more about it from National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Barbara Rater. We also sit down with newly elected U.…
 
Habitat Podcast #203 - Deer Camp It's here. 2022 opening of rifle season is in the books! We have a great chat over some beers. This was our first official deer camp staying at the Northern 70. We had a great crew of 8 of us in camp. 3 of us left....@MotivatedtoHunt 's Pat Cross joins Jared and Greg Van Hees after 3 days of hunting. We reminisce an…
 
On this episode, we learn about the work of Case IH Research Agronomist Alison Bryan. We also talk farm labor reform with Stephanie Katzman, of New York-based Katzman Produce, No-Till November with Mindi Rambo of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and end-of-the-year farm planning with Pinion Ag Business Advisor Thomas Eatherly In our “Mea…
 
It doesn’t matter if you have the best bow or gun or have the luxury of hunting great land crawling with big whitetail bucks if you’re not able to put adequate time in the deer woods. Being comfortable in any weather condition is key to successful hunting and our friends at First Lite have all day comfort nailed. During a recent hunt in Kentucky, N…
 
On this episode, we talk with Farmer Veteran Coalition’s Evan Eagan about the organization’s mission. We also learn about the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Military and Veterans Center at Middle Tennessee State University from Assistant Director Chris Rochelle. We learn about continued strength in U.S. red meat exports in this week’s “Meat Monitor” seg…
 
Habitat Podcast #202 - Todd Graf from www.bowhunting.com joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbeib on the show! Todd is another habitat manager just like the rest of us. This is an informative episode on all things habitat management with a brand new property. We cover: How Todd got into hunting or habitat and how Bowhunting.com came to be Todd's new …
 
Habitat Podcast #201 - Brandon Johannes joins Jared Van Hees to tell the story of an amazing 207" Non-Typical Buck! Brandon is a good friend, ice fisherman and a habitat manager in Minnesota, where they have great deer as well. Enjoy the story of this amazing buck and good luck out there. ------------------------------------------------------------…
 
On this episode, Jeff Harmening of the American Petroleum Institute provides tips for diesel exhaust fluid management in extreme cold weather and Stine Seed Co.’s Todd Schomburg talks about the company’s latest corn and soybean hybrids. In this week’s “Meat Monitor” segment, we hear about possible increased competition for U.S. red meat in Mexico. …
 
There’s a reason this time of year is often referred to as the Super Bowl of whitetail hunting. It’s the rut and NDA’s Chief Conservation Officer, Kip Adams, joins Nick and The Doctor to talk about their favorite rut-hunting strategies while also debunking the many myths surrounding the rut. While much of the whitetail world still remains a mystery…
 
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