Kaid Panek didn’t grow up in Idaho—but today, he’s helping shape the voice of modern ranching from the ground up.

In this episode, we sit down with Kaid to talk about his journey from a small-town upbringing in Utah to building a family-run ranching operation at Gem Valley Cattle in Southeast Idaho. Alongside his father-in-law and with his kids deeply involved in livestock showing through FFA and 4-H, Kaid represents what many in agriculture are striving for—building a legacy while raising the next generation.

But Kaid’s impact doesn’t stop at the ranch gate.

With a growing social media presence and his role as a brand strategist and content creator, he’s become a relatable voice for rural families, livestock show parents, and the broader ag community. From fundraising for youth livestock projects to co-hosting the Small Town Ruckus podcast, Kaid is helping bridge the gap between agriculture and the outside world through storytelling, humor, and authenticity.

This episode dives into the realities of modern ranch life, the importance of community, and how telling your story might be one of the most powerful tools in agriculture today.

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45Z is one of the most talked-about opportunities in agriculture right now—but it might also be one of the most misunderstood.

In this What’s Working in Ag segment, Tanner and Corey break down the basics of the 45Z tax credit, what it actually is, and why farmers aren’t the ones receiving the check directly. Instead, this credit is designed for fuel producers—but the real question is whether that value makes its way back to the farm.

They dive into carbon intensity (CI) scores, why your current farming practices already matter, and how everything from tillage to fertilizer use could impact future payments. But the biggest issue? The rules still aren’t finalized.

With guidance from the IRS and Treasury still pending, and key decisions around the GREET model and emissions calculations yet to be locked in, farmers are left trying to make sense of a program that’s already technically in motion.

This episode also opens the door for listener input—who should we bring on to break this down further? Because one thing is clear: this could have a major impact on farm profitability, but only if we understand it.

Key Takeaways

• 45Z is a federal tax credit for low-carbon fuel production
• The credit goes to fuel producers—not directly to farmers
• Farmers impact the value through their carbon intensity (CI) score
• CI score is based on practices like tillage, fertilizer, yield, and inputs
• Lower CI score = higher value for fuel producers
• Rules are still not finalized by IRS and Treasury
• GREET model will be used to calculate emissions and credit values
• Public comment period has closed; hearing expected soon
• Implementation details (payments, tracking, verification) still unclear
• Potential exists—but uncertainty remains high

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Manure management isn’t just about handling waste anymore—it’s about efficiency, nutrient optimization, and maximizing ROI.

In this episode, we sit down with Isaac Lemmenes, Product Specialist at Nuhn Industries, to break down how manure equipment is evolving to meet the demands of modern agriculture.

With over a century of experience, Nuhn is pushing the limits of what’s possible in liquid manure handling—from massive pump capacity to precision nutrient placement.

We cover:

• The new 908 HP Booster X Lead Pump and what it’s capable of
• Pumping systems moving up to 3,000 gallons per minute
• Who these high-capacity machines are built for

• Why lagoon systems require constant innovation
• Updates to the Lagoon Crawler and real-world performance improvements
• The realities of working in extreme manure environments

• Injection systems placing nutrients below the soil surface
• Improving efficiency and reducing nutrient loss
• How manure is becoming a more precise input

• Nuhn’s 148,000 sq. ft expansion and what it means
• How customer feedback drives product development
• Where R&D is focused next

• Automation and remote monitoring
• Speed vs. efficiency in pumping systems
• What manure management could look like in the next 5–10 years

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