Episodes 195
Avg. Duration 1h 21m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (1,668)
Since Apr 2021
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

Barn Talk is a weekly podcast, hosted by father-son duo Sawyer & Tork Whisler. We exist to share content that educates, inspires, and makes viewers laugh out loud. From the Ag business world to investing, current events, entrepreneurship and much, much more, our vision is to promote agriculture in a positive light, while relating with everyday Americans in discussing kitchen table topics.

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Recent Episodes

This Farmer Has 500K Subscribers and His Neighbors Still Hate Him

Mar 15, 2026 1h 50m

Welcome back to Barn Talk, where what happens in the barn usually stays in the barn—but not today. In this episode, Tork and Sawyer welcome fifth-generation Minnesota farmer and powerhouse AG creator…

How a $156,000 Nursing Home Bill Destroys Family Farms

Mar 09, 2026 1h 40m

On this episode of Barn Talk, hosts Sawyer and Tork sit down once again with their friend and neighbor David Zieser for a no-holds-barred conversation about all things farming and rural life. This…

Why Farm Bill Loans Just Doubled

Mar 01, 2026 1h 28m

Welcome to Barn Talk! In this episode, Tork and Sawyer bring the heat with their Hot Topics round-up, tackling everything from the realities in today’s AG economy to the latest political buzz and…

Why Hog Farmers Are Winning in 2026

Feb 22, 2026 1h 37m

Welcome back to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, hosts Tork and Sawyer sit down for another candid, insightful conversation, this time with David Newman, a true leader in the U.S. pork industry and the…

Why I Shut Down My Small Business

Feb 15, 2026 1h 9m

Welcome to Barn Talk! In this Hot Topics episode, Sawyer and Tork are back in the barn to tackle everything from the ups and downs of farm life to big-picture issues shaking the world right now.…

The Real State of Farming in 2026

Feb 02, 2026 1h 19m

Welcome to a special on-the-road edition of "Barn Talk," where Tork and Sawyer bring their honest, down-to-earth conversation about farming to a live audience in Buffalo Center, Iowa. In this…

Why Corporate Giants Own Farming

Jan 25, 2026 1h 7m

Welcome back to Barn Talk! In this episode, Sawyer and Tork bring you a rundown of the week’s hottest topics—from farming market updates and surviving winter storms, to Trump’s bold moves at Davos…

Why Farmers' Books Are Lying to Them w/Jesse Bounds

Jan 19, 2026 2h 5m

Welcome to Barn Talk! Today, we're excited to welcome back Jesse Bounds, a hay export entrepreneur and coach whose last episode quickly became a listener favorite. Join Tork, Sawyer, and Jesse Bounds…

How AI Data Centers Are Changing Rural America

Jan 11, 2026 1h 19m

Welcome to Barn Talk! In this episode, Tork and Sawyer are kicking off 2026 with a heavy-hitting conversation covering everything from the latest farm market updates to eye-popping geopolitical…

What’s Next for Farmers in 2026?

Dec 29, 2025 1h 17m

Welcome to Barn Talk! In this Hot Topics episode, Sawyer and Tork cover everything from what’s happening on the farm to the bigger picture in AG, economics, and world events. You’ll get the latest…

The Sweet Smell of Success: Inside America's Manure Equipment Industry

Dec 22, 2025 1h 6m

Welcome back to Barn Talk! In this episode, Tork and Sawyer dive deep into the world of manure and yes, there’s a whole lot more to it than you might think. Joined by guests John and Mark from…

What’s the Secret to a Farmer’s Lasting Success? w/Jim Cuddeback

Dec 12, 2025 1h 22m

Welcome to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, we welcome seasoned farmer Jim Cuddeback to the barn. Jim Cuddeback shares his family’s extraordinary 335-year journey in agriculture, experiences weathering…

How to Crush Thanksgiving Like a True American!

Nov 26, 2025 1h 1m

Welcome to Barn Talk! In this Thanksgiving episode, Tork and Sawyer bring holiday cheer (and pilgrim hats) as they answer listener questions and reflect on everything they're grateful for. The…

Consolidation, Debt, and Opportunity: What’s Next for Young Americans?

Nov 23, 2025 1h 1m

Sawyer and Tork take on everything from ag market trends and farm finance headaches to the recent NYC mayoral election and rising concerns about socialism in America. They dig into consolidation in…

How to Create a Brand That Fuels a Life of Freedom w/ Tim Jones

Nov 17, 2025 2h 27m

Welcome to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, Sawyer and Tork are joined by brand builder, restaurateur, and bourbon aficionado Tim Jones. From his small-town Kentucky upbringing—where cattle farming,…

Why Farmers Are Done with Government Bailouts

Nov 05, 2025 1h 11m

Welcome to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, hosts Tork and Sawyer open up the barn doors and let it all out, tackling everything from current farm market updates to hot-button issues in agriculture and…

The Truth About Corn: Why It Runs America (And Your Life) w/ Steve Kuiper

Oct 27, 2025 1h 33m

Welcome to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, hosts Tork and Sawyer welcome fifth-generation Iowa farmer and Iowa Corn Growers Association First Vice President, Steve Kuiper, for an honest, wide-ranging…

From City Streets to Iowa Farmers: The Hilbert Brothers' 1st Generation Farming Journey

Oct 15, 2025 2h 18m

Welcome to Barn Talk! Today’s episode is all about fresh starts and relentless hustle, featuring Grant and Spencer Hilbert—the Hilbert brothers. These first-generation Iowa farmers have built their…

From Watermelon Fields to NASCAR Glory: Ross Chastain's Journey Unveiled

Oct 07, 2025 2h 4m

Welcome to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, we’re bringing you a truly one-of-a-kind conversation with NASCAR star and proud watermelon farmer, Ross Chastain. Sawyer and Tork sit down with Ross to dig…

How Do Farmers Handle Tough Times and Tougher Choices?

Sep 28, 2025 1h 10m

Welcome to Barn Talk. From the ins and outs of this year’s harvest – including dryer breakdowns and yield surprises – to the realities of market updates, carbon credits, and the ever-evolving…

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