Latest episode of “Nate on the Farm” is out!
Last week, Minnesota Corn released the latest episode of “Nate on the Farm,” its video series in which Public Relations Manager Nate Gotlieb travels to corn farms around the state.
In the new video, “Sustainable Farming Practices,” Nate visits the family farm of Duane Epland in Twin Lakes, Minnesota. Duane grows corn and soybeans with his brother Bruce on land that’s been in their family for over 60 years. His dad, Jerry, is still an active presence in their farm operation, as is his wife, Jean, and sister-in-law Lisa.
Nate and Duane talk about Duane’s farming background, innovations in farming, and the outlook for the season. They also tour several of Duane’s fields, where Nate sees conservation practices such as no-till and filter strips and learns about fertilization practices.
Nate and Duane end the episode by visiting Duane’s grain storage facility and talking about where Duane delivers his corn.
This episode is the first of up to six episodes Minnesota Corn is planning for the year. The next episode will feature farmer Brandon Fast and cover family farming, challenges faced by farmers, and the equipment growers use to side-dress nitrogen and apply pesticides. Look for more information about “Nate on the Farm” throughout the year on Minnesota Corn’s YouTube page and News section of our website, mncorn.org/news.
