Description:
Bridgette goes live from the wheat fields and Dean holds down the studio while producer Addison is fast asleep at home. With a special guest from Peterson Farm Seed, Bridgette and Dean dig into crop conditions, ag tech, hail damage, and the surprising resilience of wheat. It’s part weather, part wheat science, and part tailgate party—all wrapped into one field-friendly episode.
🎯 Key Highlights & Timestamps:
🌦️ 0:00 – 4:02 | Storm Watch & Weather Outlook
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Dean details this week’s weather, including record-challenging lows (47°F overnight!) and upcoming heatwaves.
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Rain totals over the next 10–14 days could reach 1–2 inches across the Northern Plains—a welcome change for many farmers.
🎤 4:03 – 5:09 | Bridget Joins from the Field... Briefly
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Technical gremlins cause some early hiccups as Bridgette attempts to report live from the wheat field.
🚜 5:10 – 10:40 | Where’s Your Tractor Made?
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Bridget spotlights U.S. ag manufacturing:
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Claas's U.S. combine production hits 10,000 units.
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John Deere plans a $20B investment in American production.
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Domestic sourcing is up for Case New Holland and others.
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🌾 10:41 – 13:06 | In the Field with Kelsey Pelman (Peterson Farm Seed)
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Kelsey praises the wheat’s resilience after hailstorms.
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Minor wheat stem sawfly damage spotted, but no major threat.
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Discussing seeding rates and unexpected tillering.
👩🌾 13:08 – 17:54 | Wheat Recovery & What the Crop Needs Now
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Wheat is loving the current cool temps.
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A little rain now could supercharge kernel development.
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Dean teases a possible severe weather stretch in early August—right around harvest time.
📅 17:54 – 20:47 | Harvest Timing & Risks
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Discussing the risks of harvesting too early or too late.
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Wheat could hit 57–62 bushels/acre; quality looks high.
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Moisture and disease pressure will determine final yield.
🏆 20:47 – 29:11 | Rain Gauge Giveaway & Listener Interaction
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Listeners can win a National Weather Service-approved rain gauge and a $100 gas gift card by guessing yield.
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Bridgette and Kelsey estimate their field’s yield; Bridget’s optimistic guess: 62 bushels.
🧠 29:12 – 30:58 | Wednesday Weather Trivia!
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Question: What’s that earthy smell after it rains?
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Answer: Petrichor! One listener nails it and wins the prize.
🎙️ 30:59 – End | Wrap-Up & More Ag Wisdom
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The field can be harvested in a day—if the weather cooperates.
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Tips on nitrate levels in dry forage and straw use post-harvest.
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Listener Al shares insight on wheat straw used in plywood manufacturing.