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The Specialty Crop Cast

Talon Felker
Michigan
Blueberries
Nichino America
Cherries
Specialty Crops
National Cherry Festival
Frost Damage On Orchards
Cherry Industry
Macma
Harvest Solar
Cropwatch
Irrigation
Montmorency Tart Cherry
Solar Energy
Drone Spraying
Succession Planning
Federal Marketing Order
Verdi
Agriculture Technology
Traverse City, Michigan

Welcome to The Specialty Crop Cast on Pomes and Stones! Join us for real conversations with farmers, agribusiness owners, and industry experts as we dive into farming, products, and the business of agriculture—all from the people who know it best.

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In this episode of The Specialty Crop Cast, I sit down with Dr. John Murphy, Director of Agronomy at AgXplore, to learn about his journey through agriculture and what led him to one of the industry's leading crop nutrition companies.

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In this episode of The Specialty Crop Cast, I sit down with Rachel Miller from GoGo squeeZ to discuss how one of America's most recognizable applesauce brands works with growers, supports agriculture, and delivers healthy snacks to millions of famili... more

The National Cherry Festival is celebrating 100 years, and in this episode of The Specialty Crop Cast, we sit down with Executive Director Kat Paye to explore the history, impact, and future of one of America's most iconic agricultural festivals.

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What happens when it's time to pass the farm to the next generation? In this episode of the Pomes and Stones Podcast, we sit down with succession planning expert Art Littlefield to discuss one of the most important—and often most difficult—topics fac... more

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Recent Guests

Kat Paye
Executive Director, National Cherry Festival
National Cherry Festival
Episode: 100 Years of the National Cherry Festival | Kat Paye
Art Littlefield
Industry expert in agribusiness succession planning
Academy Agribusiness Services Team
Episode: Navigating The Farms Future Successfully
Sadie Merchant
Goes by Sadie, participant at Myrtle and Mods/small farm market
Myrtle and Mods
Episode: One Year Of Ag Stories!
Paul Vobel
Paul Vobel from Orchard View Farms, co-owner of Myrtle and Mudd's
Orchard View Farms; Myrtle and Mudd's
Episode: One Year Of Ag Stories!
Farmer Sue
Farmer Sue, market staff at Orchard View Farms segment
Orchard View Farms
Episode: One Year Of Ag Stories!
Nate Coppa
Guest farmer, part of Tandem Ciders community
Episode: One Year Of Ag Stories!
John Herman
Production manager at Cherry Bay Orchards
Cherry Bay Orchards
Episode: One Year Of Ag Stories!
Zach Amos
Beekeeper with ties to Tandem Ciders and Terrace farms
Episode: One Year Of Ag Stories!
Steve Merchant
Farm operator and beekeeping guest
Merchant family farms
Episode: One Year Of Ag Stories!

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Talon
Host of The Specialty Crop Cast

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Keep it up!!

    Excellent podcast to stay up to date with what’s going on in the industry from knowledgeable sources!

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Sponsor integration feels natural and useful for practitioners
Consistently informative with actionable takeaways for farm operation and risk management
Great practical insights for growers and agri-business
Keep it up! Excellent podcast to stay up to date with what's going on in the industry from knowledgeable sources!

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Specialty Crop Cast #14 - Isaiah Wunsch
Q: Tell us a little about yourself and your operation.
I'm the CEO of Wunsch Farms, a cherry and apple farm on the Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City, focused on fresh sweet cherries and processing apples, with a broad mix across commodities and a long-term view on orchard development.
The Specialty Crop Cast #18 - Greg Kugel
Q: Tell us about your farm and what you grow.
Greg describes a multi-generation operation focused on apples, peaches, and grapes, with a mix of wholesale and direct-to-market sales, and notes gradual diversification and succession planning shifts.
Smarter Autonomous Irrigation for Growers | Verdi Ag
Q: What makes Verdi different from other irrigation systems?
Verdi offers retrofit capability onto existing hardware, a single integrated platform for control and monitoring, and data-driven scheduling that can adapt to field variability, all at a price point accessible to smaller farms.
Crop Protection Built Exclusively for Specialty Crops | Tim Schrank
Q: What should growers start doing this season according to Tim?
Growers should start using Nichino products and leverage Nichino's support and product portfolio to address specific pest and crop needs.
Bridging the Gap Between Farm and Consumer With Kait Thornton
Q: How did Kait get started with AppleGirlKate and grow her follower base?
She began as a teenager sharing farm experiences and equipment, answered questions, and gradually built a large, engaged audience across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn, which opened doors to new opportunities and education-based content.

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The program centers on practical farming, agribusiness strategy, and industry insight from growers, consultants, and technology providers. Episodes frequently cover farm operations, risk management, regenerative practices, policy and market dynamics, and new tools or sponsorships shaping specialty crops. A notable strength is its hands-on, community-driven approach with a steady stream of guest experts and farm leaders, plus ongoing sponsor involvement that frames each conversation around real-world applicability for growers and agribusinesses. This mix makes it valuable for listeners seeking actionable advice, industry context, and stories from the field that illuminate day-to-day challenges and opportunities in specialty crops.

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1. Kat Paye
2. Art Littlefield
3. Sadie Merchant
4. Paul Vobel
5. Farmer Sue
6. Nate Coppa
7. John Herman
8. Zach Amos

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