# life land (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover life land. Page: Feed: --- ## [How Agriculture Shaped the American Identity | Neil Dahlstrom on Farming, Culture & History](https://www.deere.com/en/publications/the-furrow/) _2026-07-07 · On Life and Land_ What does farming reveal about who Americans are? 🇺🇸 From the nation's founding to today, agriculture has done more than feed the country—it has shaped the American identity itself. At the birth of the United States, roughly 90% of Americans earned their living through farming. Today, even when counting the entire agriculture and food system, that figure is closer to 10%. So what changed—and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/onlifeandland/OLAL_Season3_Episode_11_NeilDahlstrom_Edit_RX11.mp3?dest-id=807451) ## [Farm Succession Planning Explained: The First Steps Every Farm Family Should Take, Part II](https://www.deere.com/en/publications/the-furrow/) _2026-06-16 · On Life and Land_ 🚜 Not sure where to start with farm succession planning? You're not alone. Many farm families know they need a succession plan, but the process can feel overwhelming, emotional, and difficult to begin. In the second installment of this 2-part episode of On Life & Land , we continue our conversation with Lance Woodbury , farm succession planning expert and partner at Pinion Global , to break down… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/onlifeandland/OLAL_Season3_Episode_10_Succession_Pt2_RX11.mp3?dest-id=807451) ## [Farm Succession Planning Explained: The First Steps Every Farm Family Should Take](https://www.deere.com/en/publications/the-furrow/) _2026-06-02 · On Life and Land_ 🚜 Not sure where to start with farm succession planning? You're not alone. Many farm families know they need a succession plan, but the process can feel overwhelming, emotional, and difficult to begin. In the first installment of this 2-part episode of On Life & Land , we sit down with Lance Woodbury , farm succession planning expert and partner at Pinion Global , to break down the practical… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/onlifeandland/OLAL_Season3_Episode_9_Succession_Pt1_RX11.mp3?dest-id=807451) ## [AI for Agriculture: Not Just a Search Engine](https://www.deere.com/en/publications/the-furrow/) _2026-05-19 · On Life and Land_ AI is transforming agriculture faster than ever — but are farmers using it to its full potential? 🌱🤖 In this episode, you'll learn practical ways foundational AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini can improve farm operations, decision-making, communication, and crop management. Nick Horob, founder of Harvest Profit, joins Brian Kohlmann, director of AI and emerging technologies at Bader… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/onlifeandland/OLAL_Season3_Episode_8_AIinAG_RX11.mp3?dest-id=807451) ## [Ag and the High Plains Aquifer: Managing Water Use in Midwest Agriculture](https://www.deere.com/en/publications/the-furrow/) _2026-05-05 · On Life and Land_ The High Plains Aquifer plays a critical role in supporting U.S. agriculture—but how is it changing over time? In this episode, we speak with Dr. James Butler , senior hydrologist at the University of Kansas, to examine current trends in aquifer levels, the factors influencing water use, and what the data tells us about long-term sustainability. 💧 In this episode, we explore: Key drivers behind… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/onlifeandland/OLAL_Season3_Episode_7_Ogalalla_RX11.mp3?dest-id=807451) ## [How Ottumwa Revitalized Main Street: Rural Economic Development Success](https://www.deere.com/en/publications/the-furrow/) _2026-04-21 · On Life and Land_ Can a small rural town reinvent itself—and actually thrive? Ottumwa, Iowa proves the answer is yes. 🌱 In this episode, we sit down with Kris Patrick, Director of Main Street Ottumwa , to unpack how a decade-long revitalization effort transformed a struggling downtown into a vibrant hub for businesses, residents, and community life. You'll discover: 🏛️ How historic preservation fuels economic… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/onlifeandland/OLAL_Season3_Episode_6_Ottumwa_RX11.mp3?dest-id=807451) ## [Range Creek Secrets: A Lost Fremont Civilization & Utah's Hidden Archaeology](https://www.deere.com/en/publications/the-furrow/) _2026-04-07 · On Life and Land_ What if an entire ancient civilization was hiding in plain sight—until 2002? Range Creek is one of North America's best-preserved archaeological discoveries… and most people have never heard of it. In this episode, we uncover the astonishing story behind Range Creek, Utah—a remote canyon that protected a vast Fremont Native American site for centuries. From intricate rock art to intact granaries… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/onlifeandland/OLAL_Season3_Episode_5_RangeCreek_NOJONES_RX11.mp3?dest-id=807451) ## [John Deere | Starting a Farm with Greenhouses: A Low-Cost Path for Beginning Farmers](https://www.deere.com/en/publications/the-furrow/) _2026-03-17 · On Life and Land_ Can you start farming without land or a family farm? Yes—and greenhouses might be the key. In this episode, we explore greenhouse and nursery production as one of the more accessible entry points into agriculture. For aspiring farmers who didn't grow up on a farm and don't have inherited land, controlled-environment agriculture can offer a lower-cost, scalable way to get started. 🌱 What you'll… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/onlifeandland/OLAL_Season3_Episode_4_BrochMartindale_RX11.mp3?dest-id=807451) ## [Inside The Gathering of the Green | Vintage John Deere Restoration & Collector Stories](https://www.deere.com/en/publications/the-furrow/) _2026-03-03 · On Life and Land_ The Gathering of the Green is one of the premier events for vintage John Deere collectors, restoration enthusiasts, and agricultural history fans — and this year's theme, "An American Original," celebrates the legacy of one of farming's most iconic brands. Host David Jones sits down with Ken Reese, one of the founders of the Gathering of the Green, to explore how the event began, why it continues… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/onlifeandland/OLAL_Season3_Episode_3_KennethReese_RX11.mp3?dest-id=807451) ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RJXjHdUzU82Y) _2026-03-03 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [The California Water Wars: Owens Valley, Los Angeles & the Fight for Farm Water](https://www.deere.com/en/publications/the-furrow/) _2026-02-17 · On Life and Land_ How did a thriving farming valley lose its water — and what does it still mean for California agriculture today? In this episode, we explore the history, conflict, and lasting impact of the California Water Wars. The story of Owens Valley and the city of Los Angeles is one of the most controversial chapters in American water history — a clash between urban growth, rural livelihoods, and the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/onlifeandland/OLAL_Season3_Episode_2_Keppen_RX11.mp3?dest-id=807451)