Welcome to the Groundbreakers Podcast, where innovation meets agriculture. Hosted by Ethan Cantrell, Groundbreakers brings you captivating stories from the agricultural sector, focusing on the high plains and beyond. Each episode features interviews with pioneers in agriculture, including equipment dealers, construction clients, and vendors who are transforming the industry.<br /><br />Brought to you by MJE Livestock Equipment and MJE, LLC, our podcast is for modern, progressive members of the agricultural community. Whether you’re a farmer, rancher, ag business owner, dealer, vendor, or general ag enthusiast, Groundbreakers offers insights into the latest innovations, industry trends, and successful practices. We aim to inspire and inform by showcasing how modern technologies and innovative strategies are making significant impacts in rural life and work.<br /><br />Groundbreakers celebrates the achievements of individuals and businesses driving the industry forward. By sharing these stories, we highlight advancements and build deeper connections with our clients and partners, promoting a more sustainable and profitable future in agriculture.<br /><br />Join us on Groundbreakers for an inspiring journey into the world of agriculture. Subscribe now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of the industry.
GROUNDBREAKERS: Stories Of Rural Innovation!
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Podcast Overview
Welcome to the Groundbreakers Podcast, where innovation meets agriculture. Hosted by Ethan Cantrell, Groundbreakers brings you captivating stories from the agricultural sector, focusing on the high plains and beyond. Each episode features interviews with pioneers in agriculture, including equipment dealers, construction clients, and vendors who are transforming the industry.<br /><br />Brought to you by MJE Livestock Equipment and MJE, LLC, our podcast is for modern, progressive members of the agricultural community. Whether you’re a farmer, rancher, ag business owner, dealer, vendor, or general ag enthusiast, Groundbreakers offers insights into the latest innovations, industry trends, and successful practices. We aim to inspire and inform by showcasing how modern technologies and innovative strategies are making significant impacts in rural life and work.<br /><br />Groundbreakers celebrates the achievements of individuals and businesses driving the industry forward. By sharing these stories, we highlight advancements and build deeper connections with our clients and partners, promoting a more sustainable and profitable future in agriculture.<br /><br />Join us on Groundbreakers for an inspiring journey into the world of agriculture. Subscribe now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of the industry.
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7/22/2024
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Recent Episodes
April 4, 2026
“Building Beyond Agriculture - Expanding MJE Capabilities with Jeff Skidmore”
This episode introduces Jeff’s long-standing role at MJE and explores how our work in highways, municipal landfills, wastewater facilities, and other infrastructure projects strengthens both the company and the communities we serve. Not every project has cattle in it — but every project carries the MJE standard. This episode broadens the perception of who we are. Yes, we design dairies and feedyards. But we also build roads, wastewater systems, and municipal infrastructure that serve entire regions. Jeff represents the steady leadership and field experience behind those projects. MJE builds more than feedyards and dairies. We build highways, wastewater systems, and infrastructure that keep rural communities operating. Visit mjellc.net
March 24, 2026
Leading from Rural Kansas to the State Capital
Highlight the leadership, financial discipline, and long-term vision behind MJE — while recognizingHeather’s role as President of the Kansas Contractors Association. This episode positions MJE not only as a 50-year construction company, but as a voice helping shape the future of heavy civil and rural industry in Kansas. Leadership doesn’t start in Topeka — it starts in rural Kansas. This episode explores what it takes to:● Carry forward a 50-year legacy● Grow responsibly in heavy civil construction● Retain talent in rural America● And represent Kansas contractors at the state level Heather’s leadership connects Montezuma to the State Capitol.
November 24, 2025
Smarter by Design: Building Better Cattle Flow with Larry Deges
“Good cattle flow doesn’t happen by accident. It’s designed that way.” This episode is both a masterclass in facility design and a story of evolution — how Larry’s years in feedyard design and his work with dealers across the U.S. have shaped smarter, more efficient systems for ranchers of every size. Key Message: * Scaling wisdom down — how feedyard design shapes small-system efficiency. * The core of the episode — designing for behavior, not blueprints. * Lessons learned the hard way — and what made them stick. * Innovation meets instinct. Great Quotes: “Every bad design starts with someone guessing how cattle move.”“You’ve got to walk the ground before you ever draw a line.”“CattleLine™ was built to make good design more accessible — not to replace it.”
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