Around The FencePost

04/30/2026

𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲.

Varieties, agronomy, and feeding strategies have all evolved, but a lot of mindsets haven’t. Just because something didn’t work 20 years ago doesn’t mean it won’t work today.

Respect the past… but don’t get stuck in it. The best operations are the ones willing to adapt.

Watch the full episode on Around the Fencepost with Jacob Leach.

04/29/2026

𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲-𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀-𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆.

Up north, barley silage works because corn won’t. In drier regions, sorghum steps in where corn struggles.

But each comes with trade-offs.

Sorghum brings flexibility and drought tolerance but less starch. Corn silage brings energy, but needs the right conditions.

It’s not about which is better… it’s about what works for your system.

Watch the full episode on Around the Fencepost with Jacob Leach.

04/28/2026

𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲-𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀-𝗮𝗹𝗹.

It should change with dry matter.

Above ~37% DM? Shorten it up, helps with packing and fermentation.
Below ~32% DM? Lengthen it out, keeps structure where you need it.

It’s not just about cutting corn… it’s about setting yourself up for better feed quality from the start.

Watch the full episode on Around the Fencepost with Jacob Leach.

04/27/2026

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸.

Overcrowding corn especially on strong ground can trap moisture in the canopy and increase leaf wetness. When that sits for hours, you’re creating the perfect environment for mycotoxins.

It’s not always about pushing harder… sometimes it’s about protecting quality.

This episode drops April 28. on Around the Fencepost with Jacob Leach. Don’t miss it.

04/26/2026

Moments like this remind you why the work matters.

Behind every episode of Around the Fencepost with Jacob Leach is more than just a conversation it’s planning, effort, and a real intention to bring value to producers across the industry.

Appreciation like this doesn’t get taken lightly. The goal stays the same: keep learning, keep sharing, and keep building something that actually helps people in the field.

This episode drops Tuesday, don’t miss it.

04/25/2026

Just wrapped up recording another episode of Around the Fencepost with Jacob Leach and John Winchell … and this one goes deep.

We covered a lot, from growing quality forage in completely different environments to answering some real questions that don’t get talked about enough.

It’s technical in spots, practical in others, but there’s something in here for anyone serious about improving their operation.

Could’ve cut it short… but it wouldn’t have done it justice.

Drops Tuesday. Don’t miss this one.

04/23/2026

Big news coming out of Around the Fence Post 👀

We’ve got John Winchell joining us on the next episode, and this one’s gonna bring some real value.

Every time we’ve talked, it goes deeper more insight, more takeaways, more things you can actually apply.

This isn’t surface-level stuff… this is the kind of conversation that makes you think different about your operation.

Make sure you’re locked in for Tuesday’s drop. You don’t wanna miss this one.

04/23/2026

Had a conversation with Jeffrey Jackson recently that really made me stop and think about potassium in alfalfa.

If most potassium is only available for 21–28 days… then what are we actually doing when we apply heavy rates all at once? 🤔

Is it feeding the plant or getting tied up and wasted?

It starts to shift how you look at fertility. Maybe it’s not about more… maybe it’s about timing and efficiency with each cutting.

Appreciate the perspective from

👉 Watch the full episode on Around the Fencepost with Jacob Leach

04/22/2026

More than 60% of American farm operators worked off the farm in 2022, with nearly half working at least 100 days away from their own land and 40% working more than 200 days off-farm. These are people who chose farming as a way of life and a livelihood — and then had to go get a second job to keep the farm alive. The reliance on outside income has been climbing for decades as farm margins have shrunk, but 2026 marks the point where off-farm income isn't supplemental anymore. For most families, it's what keeps the lights on.

This matters beyond the individual farm. When the people responsible for feeding America can't make a living from farming, the next generation has even less reason to take it on. The knowledge, the land, and the equipment still exist — but the economic argument for continuing has collapsed. Every farmer working two jobs is one bad harvest, one equipment breakdown, or one health crisis away from walking away entirely. And when they walk, that land almost never comes back into family farming.

Sources: National Corn Growers Association (Feb 17, 2026) — "America's Crop at Risk"; USDA farm income and labor statistics 2022

04/22/2026

Too many operations try to solve problems by adding more, more fertilizer, more inputs, more cost.

But if the system underneath isn’t working, nothing above it will either.

Real progress comes from dialing in your system, soil health, forage diversity, and how everything works together. That’s where efficiency, resilience, and profit start to show up.

Build the system right, and the results follow.

04/21/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀.

Technology has its place, it can improve efficiency and help manage scale. But it shouldn’t replace experience, instinct, and the connection between farmer and livestock.

The goal isn’t to eliminate people from the process it’s to support them.

Use the tools… just don’t lose your autonomy in the process.

04/21/2026

Ive taken so many calls at Wet Meadows Seeds this year about soil fertility solutions and this week im excited to bring you Brady Krchnavy from Age Farming. Brady takes us behind the scenes of his company and products and how they work.

🌾 Around the Fencepost Episode 10 New Age Farming Brady Krchnavy, Jacob Leach Wet Meadows Seed