Where do you start when planning a manure system? Join Andrew and Brock as they answer this question and ask many more as they discuss outcome-based manure system planning. While it's important to "begin with the end in mind" and identify objectives for the planning of a manure system, it's just as important to begin with the reason it's needed in the first place - which is the animal operation it serves. Andrew and Brock dig into all of the important details in Episode 60 of Sustaining The Herd. Tune in for the full conversation!

The saying "you can't manage what you don't measure" rings particularly true in agriculture. Andrew and Brock sit down with Steve Tippery of RealmFive to discuss how Steve and his team bring solutions to the ag industry to do just that - measure and track equipment, commodities, and processes across agricultural operations. RealmFive pairs hardware (sensors and tracking devices) with software to help producers and agricultural businesses to be more efficient and improve their bottom line. Tune in for the full insight-packed, connection-filled conversation in Episode 59 of Sustaining The Herd.

"Build a robot so I don't ever have to go into a grain bin again." That's what a Nebraska farmer told Chad Johnson several years ago. On this episode of Sustaining The Herd, Brock sits down with Chad Johnson of Grain Weevil. Chad and his team have set out to build robots to keep humans out of grain bins, as well as many other types of confined commodity storage spaces. These robots are capable of moving and leveling grain, break up crusted layers, and will soon be part of a completely autonomous bin management system. Through it all, Chad has kept his focus on people - both those on his team and those he sets out to serve. Tune in for the full human-focused, robot-enabled discussion in Episode 58 of Sustaining The Herd!