Everything Ag & Then Some

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Cake Donuts - Spotlighting Janel Schweiss May 28, 2026

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Janel Schweiss, our entire HR Department, joins the 50 Years & Then Some series to reflect on her experiences over the last 27 years with Kibble Equipment. From protecting our employees' rights, to knowing the first rule of Cold Storage Fight Club, there's always something new for Human Resources to handle. As Kibble Equipment has grown from 3 locations to 22, Janel shares her perspective on what has evolved over the years, and what has remained remarkably unchanged.

50 Years & Then Some is a podcast series to celebrate the 50 year anniversary of Kibble Equipment, and spotlight those who have helped make this organization what it is today, and have a little fun along the way.

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Janel Schweiss - The Human Resources Department

Sam Paulson - Sales Specialist Manager

Chris Horob - Precision Support Manager

Sam Jensen - Precision Support Specialist

You Should Smile More - Planting Season 2026 Preamble Apr 29, 2026

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Planting season is back, and so is the podcast crew to share common planter setup mistakes that can cost you big in the field to the small adjustments that make a major difference, we everything you should double-check this spring before and after the seeds are in the ground. Share your "spring planting chaos" stories on social media with us for a chance to win some Everything Ag & Then Some merch!

Sam Paulson - Sales Specialist Manager

Chris Horob - Precision Support Manager

Sam Jensen - Drip King

White Rabbit - Spotlighting Ryan Hillesheim Apr 16, 2026

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Ryan Hillesheim, proud Wabassoan, joins our 50 Years & Then Some series to reflect on a 30-year journey with Kibble Equipment. From turning wrenches in the shop to leading the operations of all the shops, Ryan shares the lessons, experiences, and perspective he’s gained along the way. Also, fun fact: the album art for this podcast contains the only known photograph of Ryan on the internet.

Ryan Hillesheim - Assistant to the General Manager

Sam Paulson - Weirdest Guy Ryan's Ever Met

Chris Horob - Precision Support Manager

Sam Jensen - Precision Support Specialist

Yacht Rock - Tony Reed & Zach Johnson Mar 27, 2026

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What happens when you put Tony Reed (@growincorn2020) and Zach Johnson (Millennial Farmer) on the same podcast? A little bit of ag expertise... and a whole lot of chaos.

This “hotelcast” episode takes a few scenic detours, but along the way, we still manage to hit on some important ag topics in between the laughs.

Tony Reed - @growincorn2020

Zach S. Johnson, Esq. - Millennial Farmer

Sam Paulson - Sales Specialist Manager

Chris Horob - Precision Support Manager

Pancakes - John Deere's New 8R 540 Mar 17, 2026

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Michael Porter from John Deere joins the show from Commodity Classic to introduce us to the all-new 8R and 8RX 440, 490, & 540 tractors. From horsepower and performance to precision ag tech and operator comfort, we break down what makes these machines Deere’s smartest and most powerful row crop tractors yet, and what it means for the future of farming.

Michael "Angelo" Porter - Go-To-Market Manager : Large Tractors & Tillage

Sam Paulson - Sales Specialist Manager

Chris Horob - Precision Support Manager

Chris Sjoblom - Commercial Sales Manager

The Board Boys - See & Spray Gen 2 Mar 06, 2026

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Josh Ladd, from John Deere, joins the podcast at Commodity Classic to talk about the next generation of See & Spray technology, how that affects the current generation of machines, and what other updates are coming to the application product line for model year 2027.

Josh Ladd - Go-To-Market Manager: Application

Sam Paulson - Sales Specialist Manager

Chris Horob - Precision Support Manager

Chris Sjoblom - Commercial Sales Manager

Culpable - Spotlighting Chris Horob Feb 26, 2026

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Kicking off the 50th anniversary of Kibble Equipment, we’re starting a podcast series called “50 Years: And Then Some” to celebrate those who have helped make this organization what it is today. Who better to begin this spotlight series with than the “Boss Man” himself, Chris Horob.

Chris Horob - Precision Support Manager

Sam Paulson - Sales Specialist Manager

Sam Jensen - Precision Support Specialist

Spray it Forward : Drones & Bidets Feb 17, 2026

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Pat O’Connor joins the podcast at the MN Ag Expo to talk about the decision to add a custom spray drone application business to the family farm operation. Chris also shares how he developed his passion for bidets.

Pat O’Connor - O’Connor Family Farms

Sam Paulson - Sales Specialist Manager

Chris Horob - Precision Support Manager

Sam Jensen - Precision Support Specialist

Wynonna - John Deere Rate Controller 3 Feb 02, 2026

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New technology, brutal cold, and acts of mechanical kindness. Kurt Krumm joins the podcast to talk all things John Deere Rate Controller 3, explain why Clear Lake, Iowa might be the coldest place on Earth, and share why he donates his free time to fixing other people’s cars.

Kurt Krumm - Product Manger - John Deere Rate Controller

Sam Paulson - Sales Specialist Manager

Chris Horob - Precision Support Manager

Sam Jensen - Precision Support Specialist

The Eulogy - 2025 In Review Jan 03, 2026

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In the last episode of 2025 (and the first of 2026), we cover what we learned as a podcast, as an organization, and as three regular dudes. Chris gives a eulogy to our radio RTK network, & Ben Lucas joins the show to talk about winning the Field Plot Yield Contest earlier this fall!

Sam Paulson - Sales Specialist Manager

Chris Horob - Precision Support Manager

Sam Jensen - Precision Support Specialist

Ben Lucas - Missouri Farmer Who Wins Our Giveaways

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