Best The Herd Podcast Network Podcasts (2025)

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Reaction to Scottie Scheffler DOMINATING British Open 1:09:53

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24h ago1:09:53

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John Middlekauff reacts to Scottie Scheffler winning the British Open in spectacular fashion. John debates whether Scottie will complete the career Grand Slam next year at the U.S. Open, as well as if he is on a Tiger Woods-like trajectory. John also reacts to the Wyndham Clark controversy and wraps up with a Middlekauff Mailbag to answer your golf…

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Ep 1275: Food Island Episode 5 - The current climate 1:12:58

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We have delved into Ireland's rich history of food and agriculture, and now it's time to face our current reality. What is Ireland's place in an increasingly tech-driven and globalised world? Are farmers prepared to face the roadblocks ahead as we race to meet our sustainability goals? In this modern age, what even constitutes "Irish" food? In this…

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Ep 1274: Farm Tech Talk Ep 276 - Reaction to the new CAP, grain and straw prices, and farm safety with ESB Networks 1:15:30

4d ago1:15:30

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On this show, Adam discusses suckler farmers' reaction to the new CAP, Darren covers the CAP 2028 plans, Siobhan updates on grain and straw prices, along with harvest progress. Stephen chats with Claire Mulholland from ESB Networks about farm safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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TJ Watt sign MASSIVE extension with the Steelers 50:21

4d ago50:21

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John Middlekauff gives his instant reaction to the breaking news that Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt has signed another record-breaking contract, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history for the second time in his career. John discusses why T.J. Watt had all the leverage in these negotiations and how this deal reflects the Ste…

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Ep 1273: Farming News - CAP exclusive, hurley making and the derogation 29:17

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This week the news team discusses all things CAP, how ash dieback is impacting hurley making as well as the latest on Ireland’s renewal of the nitrates derogation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 1272: The Tillage Podcast - Prices, catch crops and harvest 27:33

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On this week’s show we chat about winter wheat varieties and malting barley with Graham Byrne and Séamus Kearney from the Department of Agriculture and we chat to Seedtech’s Tim O’Donovan. We have news on CAP, catch crops, a harvest update and all the tillage news including the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by B…

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Is Nick Saban RETURNING to football, the HYPE around Arch Manning, Barstool TAKES ON Fox 1:04:28

5d ago1:04:28

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John opens the pod diving into the conversation surrounding Nick Saban and his potential return to football. John talks about if he could see Saban returning to college football or if the NFL would be more attractive to him at this point in his life. Next, John discussed the hype that is surrounding Arch Manning and how Arch has been doing a good j…

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Sauce Gardner gets PAID, Terry McLauren is NOT happy, Shemar Stewart may RETURN to Texas A&M 54:41

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John opens the podcast discussing reports about the NFL having a collusion issue which John thinks is a ridiculous argument. Next, John dives into the Jets continuing to pay their guys, this time they took care of Sauce Gardner and why paying him is risky, but the right decision. Later, John dives into Trey Smith signing a $94 million contract exte…

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Garrett Wilson signs MASSIVE rookie extension, 49eres WR Jauan Jennings DOESN'T show, 10 QB rankings 1:20:55

7d ago1:20:55

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John Middlekauff starts off by reacting to the New York Jets and star wide receiver Garrett Wilson coming to an agreement on a 130 million dollar extension. John speculates if due to the Jets volatile QB situation, the Jets wanted to lock up Wilson early to a long term contract. Next, John discusses 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings requesting a m…

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Ep 1271: Young Stock Podcast - Stock judging and showing pedigree cows 12:40

8d ago12:40

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On this week’s Young Stock Podcast, Caoimhe Sheridan interviews Hannah Greenan from the Greenlea herd in Co Monaghan and talks about stock judging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Scottish Open RECAP, BET ON Rory, American Century Classic REVIEW 56:07

8d ago56:07

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John is back with a Go Low podcast recapping the Scottish Open and how impressive it was watching Chris Gotterup go toe to toe with Rory and come out on top. Next, John talks about who he thinks should be the betting favorite heading into the British Open and what other players he would bet on to put together in a parlay. Later, John discusses the …

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Pittsburgh Steelers should've traded T.J. Watt BEFORE the 2025 NFL Draft 42:59

9d ago42:59

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John opens up the weekend Middlekauff Mailbag to answer your questions. Should the Pittsburgh Steelers trade star edge rusher T.J. Watt? Is LA Chargers star Khalil Mack a first ballot Hall of Famer? Is there pressure on Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott to win a Super Bowl in Josh Allen's prime? How will Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson s…

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Ep 1270: Food Island Episode 4 - The great leap forward into Europe 1:12:59

9d ago1:12:59

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Joining the European Economic Community in the early 1970s profoundly changed the way we farm and produce food in Ireland, but this was also an era of great change within our food culture. Join us in this episode of Food Island, where we discuss the era spanning from the 1970s to the year 2000. Host Janine Kennedy speaks with Irish Farmers Journal …

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Ep 1269: Farm Tech Talk Ep 275 - Easy calving suckler herd in Fermanagh, lamb performance at Tullamore Farm, nitrates derogation and managing the heat 1:16:53

11d ago1:16:53

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This week, Adam talks about the easy calving suckler herd in Fermanagh. Darren updates on lamb performance at Tullamore Farm, while Aidan discusses nitrates derogation. Adam also talks to Peter Linden from Grassland AGRO on managing the heat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Is Mahomes FAT, Cousins REGRETS signing in ATL, CHANGES in College Football 1:14:10

11d ago1:14:10

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John is back talking football and opens the show talking about the Chiefs and specifically how Patrick Mahomes is looking physically and if he's put on some weight this offseason. Next, John sticks with KC and talks about Brett Veach's comments on Travis Kelce and if he's justified for being critical of the TE. Next, John talks about Kirk Cousins' …

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Ep 1268: Farming News Podcast - derogation battle, budget demands and scheme appeals 28:46

11d ago28:46

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On this week’s news podcast, the team discusses the fallout from the terms of the derogation renewal, what farm organisations want in the budget and scheme appeals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 1267: The Tillage Podcast - Harvest, seed and north east varieties 20:26

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On this week’s Tillage Podcast we talk harvest, have all the lates tillage news and catch up with Irish Seed Trade Association president Tim O’Donovan and Brian Reilly from Drummonds from the recent open days. As always, we have the grain trends and weather report. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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Scottish Open Preview, PGA and LIV aren't close to a reunion, LIV Preview 43:36

14d ago43:36

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John is back with a Go Low podcast previewing the Scottish Open and talks about how great of a tournament it is as everyone is getting ready for the final Major of the season. Next, John dives into the relationship between the PGA and LIV and how the two are still very far apart on any type of reunion. Finally, John answers your questions in this e…

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Ep 1266: Young Stock Podcast - Moffitt keeping all the irons in the fire hot 19:00

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This week, Martin Merrick talks to Ava Moffitt who combines college life with helping run a suckler and sheep enterprise, a pub and the families but livestock mart in Manorhamilton. If you want something done ask a busy person they say. In that case, asking Ava Moffitt to do something would be a wise choice, but she has enough irons in the fire as …

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Ep 1265: Food Island Episode 3 - A taste of independence 1:07:13

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In episode three of Food Island, we are continuing our journey through the past, present and future of Irish food and agriculture. This week, we explore the era of pre- and post-independence and how the political and social shifts during this time affected our food and farming methods. Host Janine Kennedy speaks with former Irish Farmers Journal ed…

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Ep 1264: Farm Tech Talk Ep 274 - Record prices for Kerry weanlings, remaining ACRES payments, Moorepark 2025 and the current milk price 49:03

18d ago49:03

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This week, Adam discusses the record prices for Kerry weanlings in July, Darren updates us on the remaining ACRES payments, and Aidan shares insights on Moorepark 2025 and the current milk price. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 1263: Farming News- Sizzling mart trade, dog worrying and Clare tractor theft 23:10

18d ago23:10

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This week on the podcast Adam Woods discusses the mart trade, in particular the trade for autumn-born weanlings which has kicked off with a bang for 2025. James Hanly reports on dog control and sheep worrying and explains how a tractor stolen in Co Clare last March was recovered 30km away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

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Ep 1262: Special - Moorepark 2025 39:51

18d ago39:51

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Jack Kennedy chats to dairy editor Aidan Brennan and special guests about key take home messages from the Moorepark Open Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 1261: The Tillage Podcast - Harvest, UK farm visit and all the news 26:47

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On this week’s Tillage Podcast we chat to English farmer and Agrii researcher David Felce on his farm about soil, grass weeds and much more. We talk to Goldcrop’s Joe Millerick on bean and oat varieties and we have all the tillage news from grain trends, tariffs, AgNav, a harvest update, weather report and more. The Tillage Podcast is supported by …

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Massive Mailbag 37:45

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John answers all of your questions from signing second round draft picks to fully guaranteed contracts, owners not wanting to interview for new head coaches, why certain coaches outrank GM's, and much more in this episode's massive mailbag segment. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growin…

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Aaron Rodgers and sponsorship backlash, Should the NFL get rid of the hard cap, Is Kyle Shanahan overrated 35:30

20d ago35:30

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John is back with a massive mailbag show as he gets you ready for the holiday weekend. John answers all of your questions from Aaron Rodgers to the NFL salary cap, to which NFL coach might be the most overrated in the NFL. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US,…

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Jalen Ramsey TRADED to the Steelers, Patrick Reed WINS in Dallas, Best drinking weekend 50:55

21d ago50:55

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John Middlekauff REACTS to the major blockbuster trade between the Pittsburgh Steelers vs the Miami Dolphins in which the Steelers acquired star CB Jalen Ramsey & TE Jonnu Smith for Minkah Fitzpatrick and a pick. John discusses what the immediate future looks like for both teams and if the Steelers can improve their standing within the division aga…

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Ep 1260: Young Stock Podcast - Live from the fields at Crops and Technology 2025 23:18

22d ago23:18

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This week on the show, we take our listeners on the road as we record live from the Crops and Technology 2025 open day that took place on Wednesday 25 June in Teagasc Oak Park. From careers to technology advancements coming onto the market, we spoke about the challenges and opportunities facing young people in the sector. Padraic Guinan who is work…

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Brady didn't want Darnold in Vegas, George Kittle on NIL, Early hot seat talk 58:33

22d ago58:33

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John opens the week talking about a portion from Mike Silver's new book that talks about how Tom Brady didn't want Sam Darnold in Vegas as the Raiders QB. Next, John talks about George Kittle's comments on how much rookies were making in college with NIL and if it's a mistake for certain players to leave college early because of how much they will …

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Who Wins NFC North? Broncos Poised For Breakout? Pay Micah Parsons? LIV Tour 55:34

22d ago55:34

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Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk all things NFL and LIV golf! They start by recapping John’s time filling in for JMac on The Herd and his take on the experience (3:30). They pivot to the NFL and debate whether Cowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons should be paid top dollar (6:45) and who will win the NFC North (11:15…

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Ep 1259: Food Island Episode 2 - Feast and famine 1:14:20

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In this six-part podcast series, we are looking into the past and present of Irish food and agriculture and asking: by better understanding the past, can we help develop a more sustainable future? Last week, UCD School of Archaeology professors Meriel McClatchie and Jessica Smyth spoke of pre-historic Irish farming and food practises, while Co Tipp…

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Ep 1258: Farm Tech Talk Ep 273 - Mega finishers in the cattle trade, Athenry Sheep Festival 2025 and Moorepark 2025 59:26

25d ago59:26

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This week, Adam talks about mega finishers in the cattle trade while Darren gives the lowdown on Athenry Sheep Festival 2025 and Aidan chats about what to expect at Moorepark 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 1257: Farming News - tractor driver tests, bushes and farm incomes 17:12

25d ago17:12

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The potential for tractor driving tests, overgrown bushes costing hauliers money, Michael Healy-Rae and the national farm survey all feature on this week's show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Justin Tucker suspended, NBA Draft vs. NFL Draft, NFL players are more relatable 1:09:25

25d ago1:09:25

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John opens the show talking about the breaking news from the day that saw former Ravens Tucker get handed a 10 week suspension after the NFL found that he violated its personal conduct policy and John talks about if he thinks Tucker will ever kick another football in the NFL. Next, John talks about the difference between the top players in the NBA …

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Ep 1256: The Tillage Podcast - Reporting from Crops event with Minister Heydon interview 59:14

26d ago59:14

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We recorded this week’s Tillage Podcast at Crops and Technology. Jack Kennedy hosts with John Spink and Dermot Forristal from Teagasc and Gary Abbott, Peter Thomas Keaveney, Stephen Robb and Siobhán Walsh from the Irish farmers Journal. They talk about the event, the machinery, AgNav and advances in technology. Later in the show we hear and intervi…

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Keegan Bradley and the Ryder Cup, Tommy Fleetwood chokes, Brian Rolapp new PGA Tour CEO 58:30

27d ago58:30

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John Middlekauff reacts to Keegan Bradley winning the Travelers and how Keegan's play will impact his role as Captain of the Ryder Cup team and if he'll ultimately name himself as a player. With a great win, comes a hard loss, and John dives into Tommy Fleetwood losing the Travelers after having a three stroke lead heading down the stretch. Next, J…

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The Herd Update, Jaire Alexander and the Ravens, Caleb Williams and Bryce Young get humbled 1:21:06

28d ago1:21:06

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John is joining Colin this week on The Herd on FS1 and shares his experience after Day 1 and talks about "how the sausage is made" with the show and how fun his first day was. Next, John dives into the Ravens signing Jaire Alexander and even though it's a good signing, the Ravens should be looking to add on the offensive side of the football. Later…

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Ep 1255: Young Stock Podcast – An insight into doing a PhD in agriculture 22:33

29d ago22:33

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This week on the show Rachel Donovan talks to Cian Minogue from Co Clare who chats about his PhD at UCD Lyon’s Farm, his next career move and also some hurling punditry creeps its way in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 1254: Food Island Episode 1 - Land of milk and honey 1:05:58

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Can our past help us navigate a more sustainable future in food production and our eating habits? Ireland has long been known as a food-producing nation, but do we really know just how far back that extends? In the first episode of this six-part series on the past, present and future of Irish food and agriculture, journalist Janine Kennedy speaks w…

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Ep 1253: Big in Japan - Irish beef tongue, whiskey highballs and dairy 18:08

1M ago18:08

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The Irish Farmers Journal travels to Japan to hear about the market opportunities for Irish beef, dairy and whiskey and hears from Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon and industry stakeholders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 1252: Farm Tech Talk Ep 272 - Future of beef prices, TAMS and mixed signals on milk price by co-ops 51:45

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This week, Adam talks about the future of beef prices, Darren talks to us on news that TAMS is nearly booked out and Aidan chats about mixed signals on milk price by co-ops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why Shedeur Sanders WON'T work in Cleveland, NFL and PGA Tour connection, Lakers sell for 10 billion dollars 33:17

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John dives into the latest with Shedeur Sanders and why getting a speeding ticket for going over 100 MPH is not the reason why he won't work out in Cleveland. Next, John discusses the new commissioner of the PGA Tour and how it connects with the NFL and is a great thing for the Tour. Later, John talks about the Buss family selling the Lakers for 10…

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Ep 1251: Farming News - TAMS funds run low and farmer win on ESB pole compensation 19:30

1M ago19:30

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This week’s podcast hears of a risk that TAMS could soon run out of funding, the latest on sheep prices and farmer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 1250: The Tillage Podcast - Sunny Cork Crops and souped-up sprayers 48:57

1M ago48:57

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On this week’s tillage podcast we preview next week’s Crops and Technology event. We chat to Goldcrop’s John Dunne from the company’s 40th Anniversary open day. We have the tillage news from straw payments to malting barley, a rise in grain prices and the weather report. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See a…

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Seahawks GM Schneider on acquiring Darnold & Milroe, trading Smith & Metcalf 1:03:30

1M ago1:03:30

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John Middlekauff sits down with the general manager of the Seattle Seahawks, John Schneider, to talk all things Seahawks and NFL. Schneider starts off by explaining how he got into sports management and scouting with the Green Bay Packers when he was starting out in the NFL. Schneider speaks about how he dealt with being a young general manager, an…

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Ep 1249: Young Stock Podcast - Family, farms and 550 dairy cows in Louth – Sean Callan 30:12

1M ago30:12

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On this week’s Youngstock Podcast, Stephen Robb speaks to young farmer Sean Callan, who runs a busy dairy, beef and tillage farm alongside his brothers and parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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REACTION to J.J. Spaun winning the U.S. Open 57:18

1M ago57:18

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John Middlekauff reacts to J.J. Spaun winning his first major at the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh, PA. John revisits his previous take regarding if Cinderellas in gold are done in regards to Spaun pulling off an improbable victory. John debates whether the Oakmont course is the most difficult in America. John also reacts to Rory …

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Ep 1248: Farm Tech Talk Ep 271 - Weanlings heading for Italy and making over €3,000, 48-page Protecting Payments supplement , balancing stocking rate and soil nutrients 1:10:14

1M ago1:10:14

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This week, Adam talks Italy bound weanlings fetching over €3,000, Darren about his 48-page Protecting Payments supplement and Aidan on balancing stocking rate. Adam also chats to Peter Linden from Grassland AGRO on soil nutrients Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Does Aaron Rodgers deserve MORE credit, what's going on in Cincy, JJ Watt or Aaron Donald 1:04:33

1M ago1:04:33

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ohn answers all of your questions from if Aaron Rodgers is actually underrated, the latest drama with the Bengals, who was better; JJ Watt or Aaron Donald, and much more in this episode's massive mailbag segment. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the o…

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EP 1246: Farming News - Weanling trade, analysis of record calf prices and milk supply 26:33

1M ago26:33

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This week the team discuss who’s driving the demand for weanlings around mart rings, record calf prices, the increase in fertiliser sales as well as milk supply volumes so far this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.