Successful Farming Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Go in-depth into the topics that affect farmers and ranchers. Hear from industry leaders and experts on topics ranging from agronomy, technology, rural lifestyle, ag policy, farm machinery, and more. Listen in at Agriculture.com/podcast and Agriculture.com/radio.
Many crop diseases are silent killers, reducing yields while leaving little evidence to the naked eye. Pattern Ag’s Mike Tweedy, sat down with SF editor Chelsea Dinterman to discuss how analyzing soil biology can help farmers protect their profits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Successful Farming podcast, Lorrie Boyer talks with Penn State Plant Science Department Assistant Professor, Charlie White, about the difference between soil fertility and nutrient management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hannah Klitz started her direct-to-consumer beef business, Oak Barn Beef, as a college sophomore. Klitz sells premium products across the U.S. offering Nebraska-raised, dry-aged beef from cattle DNA-tested for premium carcass traits, such as marbling, tenderness, and rib eye size. The In Her Field series highlights women working in agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Search early and often to detect weed, disease, and pest pressure, and formulate a plan. On the surface, scouting seems simple. Getting into the fields on a regular basis to understand weed, disease, and pest pressure is a farmer’s first defense against problems in the field. But for many, finding time to scout fields and analyze findings can be a delicate balancing act with other priorities. Summer Ory, an Earlham, Iowa, farmer shares her strategies. Farm School is an educational series for farmers who want to take their skills to the next level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heavy reliance on one form of SCN resistance is causing problems in soybean fields. Successful Farming Assistant Agronomy Editor, Chelsea Dinterman, spoke with North Dakota farmer, Chandra Langseth, to understand the pressures of SCN. Then Midwest agronomist, Bill Backhaus, gave his insight into upcoming products to address SCN resistance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As new corn hybrids and soybean varieties routinely shoulder older seeds out of the marketplace, selecting new seeds brings up multiple questions: What will work best in your growing conditions? How will your management style impact performance? Where do you find the most pertinent agronomic information about the newcomers? Bryan Jorgensen, chief agronomist for Jorgensen Land & Cattle of Ideal, South Dakota, gives his insight in selecting the best seed varieties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tar spot can be a serious problem for farmers as it can spread very quickly. To help learn more about the dangers of tar spot, Successful Farming editor, Chelsea Dinterman, discussed the topic with agronomist, Whitney Monin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Considering your seed selection for the following year can be a difficult decision, depending on your operation. Editor, Lorrie Boyer, talks with Nathan Johanning, Extension Educator with the University of Illinois, about important reminders and tools for the upcoming planting season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Successful Farming Editors, Laurie Bedord and Chelsea Dinterman, discuss the importance of a fall herbicide application. As the weather cools down, weeds will always find a way to germinate. Learn what you can do in the fall to reduce the impact of weeds on your operation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On a ranch in the Nebraska Sandhills region, the Robert and Susanne Jones family continues a century old passion for beef production. Our Century Farm series highlights the history and legacy of America’s family farms. These multigenerational operations have overcome many challenges and have lessons to share. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The premise of harvest weed control systems is to stop weeds before they start. These systems started in Australia, but hold promise in the United States. Kevin Bradley, Weed Management Specialist from the University of Missouri, discusses the Seed Terminator, and the goals for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ed Terry of Northfield, Minnesota, has celebrated major milestones in the past year. In addition to his family farm reaching its sesquicentennial, Terry retired after 51 years teaching agriculture and serving as an FFA advisor. In 1974, Terry’s father, Chester, retired from farming. Terry, his wife, Carol, and his brother David formed a 50/50 partnership to take over the farm that had been in the Terry family since 1871. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It can be difficult to develop a harvest maintenance checklist. Editor, Lorrie Boyer, talks with Extension Educator in Agronomy with Penn State Extension, Andrew Frankenfield about machinery maintenance reminders before major issues arise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Terren Moore never planned to become a farmer. In high school, he signed up for an agriculture class to fulfill an elective requirement. It didn’t take long for Moore to transition from an inexperienced agriculture student to a first-generation farmer. As Moore built relationships in the agriculture industry, he came to realize how farming and insurance go hand-in-hand. Today, Terren is the owner of Moore Farms & Insurance Services, LLC. His farm and office are located in Greenville, Texas, where he grows peas, okra and turnip greens. He also specializes in auto, home, farm and ranch, and life insurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For nearly 75 years, Eleanor Arnold has been discovering and documenting the history of the family’s 200 year old Indiana farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Editor, Lorrie Boyer, talks with Mani Iyer, CEO of Solectrac, about the growing industry of electric tractors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Successful Farming's, Lorrie Boyer, talks with Hannah Fuller with the Farmers Market Coalition on how farmers can diversify into farmers markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This 130-year-old farm spans just three generations. The Bateses are the third generation to farm this place in Mitchell County near Beloit, Kansas, and they are relative newcomers to the operation. They moved to Beloit in 1998 to raise their family, and Jeff and Jeri began helping her parents on the operation. They never missed a chance to learn from Bill and Louise, who were just one generation from the hardships and toil of first-generation farmers. Successful Farming's Bill Spiegel talks with the Walter family about the early days of the farm and where they intend to take it today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jane Marshall’s knack for putting together triangles and squares into beautiful quilt patterns is only trumped by her ability to piece together people, resources, and opportunities in her community. Natalina Bausch talks with Jane about her childhood and her involvement in the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cindy Southern Marion’s family farm near Dobson, North Carolina was built on a foundation of cattle, tobacco, and music. Her three children all work professionally around the country as musicians and songwriters, but the pandemic brought them home, and together, the family is paving a new path for the century farm. Successful Farming’s Des Keller talks with Cindy and her son Will on the history of the place, and what they see for its future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A South Dakota banker can relate to the issues his agricultural customers go through. Bruce Haerter has converted hundreds of his acres in the name of conservation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Siewicki went from a corporate job and no farming experience to grossing $200,000 on just seven acres. And he doesn't own a tractor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hometown Hero, Tom Farber, has a mission to build community spirit, which led him to maintain a movie theater in Britton, South Dakota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some businesses are just meant to be. The Goodwin family of Burns, Kansas created a line of smokers to help make ends meet. Later on, they began tinkering with making miniature farm toys, and haven't looked back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cyber attacks never seem to end. Even on the farm, you have to protect yourself against thieves who will try almost anything to get your personal information. Doug Jacobsen is the Director of the Center for Cybersecurity Innovation and Outreach at Iowa State University and has some tips to help you keep your information safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Corn and cover crops don't always play nicely together. Researchers in 16 states are trying to find out why cereal rye cover crops in particular are the bully on the cornfield playground, leading to a potential reduction in corn yield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sam Eathington always thought he would work on his family's six-generation farm. Today, he is a plant breeder and the chief technology officer for Corteva Agriscience. Successful Farming's Executive Editor for Crops Technology, Gil Gullickson, chats with Eathington about his observations of the industry and its future. (Sponsored by Nutrien) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At the beginning of the 20th century, John Deere, Ford, and International Harvester were duking it out in a little-known race to introduce the tractor and revolutionize farming. John Deere historian and author Neil Dahlstrom joins me in this podcast to talk about the birth of modern agriculture through his book, "Tractor Wars." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transitioning the farm to the kids also includes their spouses. Author and expert farm family coach Elaine Froese talks about communication between parents, kids, and how to deal with the in-law factor on the farm succession journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who's planting what this year, and what are the expectations? Successful Farming's Mike McGinnis and Al Kluis of Kluis Advisors discuss the 2022 grain market outlook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In just 18 months, Zack Smith learned how to "bio-hack" his way into higher crop production levels and lower costs. His stock cropper method includes sheep, pigs, chickens, a barn on wheels - and an Xbox controller. Successful Farming's Bill Spiegel has the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Life was lonely for rural folks on the frontier until they discovered they could hack a barbed wire fence and send a telephone signal to their neighbors. Rob MacDougall is an Associate Professor of American History at Western University in Ontario,Canada, and talks about how their ingenuity built a communication revolution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How many times have you said to yourself, "this weather is crazy"? Eric Snodgrass is the principal atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions. In this podcast he talks about how the weather affected agriculture in 2021, what he's predicting for the 2022 growing season, and in the meantime trying to help us figure out what Mother Nature is doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bruce Waugh and his son Taylor operate Cannon Valley Ranch in Minnesota. When it comes to making decisions on a multi-generational farm, Bruce says sometimes you have to switch the mom or the dad switch off. Successful Farming's Megan Schilling talks with the two men about farming together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does 'sustainability' mean to your farm and how is it done? Tom Daniel, a Director of Sustainable Ag for Nutrien Ag Solutions talks about why it can't be the same for everyone. Technology plays a very important role in making sure your inputs are managed properly, and he also delves into carbon sequestration and how sustainable practices can help capture carbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Her dream was to become a veterinarian. But Jessica Utesch Wilson left college to come back to her family's Triple U Ranch in Washta, Iowa, after a family tragedy. She never left and now manages the operation's cow-calf herd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You might have sticker shock when you buy seed for next year's crop. Todd Pester with Nutrien Ag Solutions explains why prices are going up, by how much, and how you can save money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When the neighbors look at you funny, you’re probably doing something right. Barry Little and his son Eli operate the Blue River Ranch in Hamlin County, South Dakota. They focus on soil, cover crops, grasslands, and livestock. Their ways might be unconventional, but they’re saving money and reaping the benefits of healthy land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Once tractors started replacing horses, tractor manufacturers came out of the woodwork. Some were reputable and some were downright swindlers. Successful Farming's Dave Mowitz takes us back in time with historical back stories of ageless iron. Also, if you're a collector, find out what's currently hot and what's not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colby Frey of Fallon, Nevada is farming the same ground his ancestors first plowed in 1854. That's over 165 years of knowledge handed down from generation to generation. Colby is mixing that advice with the desire to make sure his children have a future on the farm by distilling whiskey from the grains grown on their land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
America's oldest family-owned creamery is located in Minerva, Ohio. Venae Watts and her brother and co-owner Adam grew up in the business, obsessing over butter like the four generations before her. In this episode, Venae talks about the history of the creamery, how their "rolled butter" came to be, and how they're preparing the next generation to take over the business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When a grocery store closes in a small town, it creates a ripple effect through the entire community. The Rural Grocery Initiative based at Kansas State University is working hard to reverse that trend with advice and innovative solutions. Jodi Henke talks with Program Manager Erica Blair on how rural communities can hang on to their access to food and other staples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thirty-seven years ago, a young woman named Betsy Freese began her career as the assistant swine editor for Successful Farming magazine. She has had many more titles and duties since then, including having an industry-changing impact on the swine industry with her annual "Pork Powerhouses" reports. On July 1st, she is retiring. There is no doubt that Betsy has left her mark on agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brandi Buzzard is the communications director for the Red Angus Association of America. Listen to hear what made her mad enough to start a blog many years ago, which continues to this day. She is also a rancher in Kansas, a mom, has caught the attention of the President of the United States, and wants you to feel comfortable with your food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Time. It's what we don't have enough of, especially if you're a farmer. Michigan State Extension Health Educator Sean Knurek joins me in discussing how farmers - or anyone - can find more time for themselves. Admit it, you need a break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 1031 Exchange has been an economic driver for 100 years and is still one of the most powerful land transfer and ownership tools for farmers and landowners. Farm families can utilize this as a way to pass along the farm without the burden of a lot more taxes. In this episode, Successful Farming Markets Editor Mike McGinnis talks with David Brown, President and Certified Exchange Specialist with Iowa Property Exchange. Their discussion explains what the 1031 Exchange is all about, and how estate taxes and stepped up basis can be connected with the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Despite market fluctuations, there are some who still want to become dairy producers. In this episode, Successful Farming's Mark Moore talks with Tracey Erickson, Extension dairy field specialist with South Dakota State University, and Heather Gassner, Extension livestock business management field specialist with SDSU. Success is in the details when you're planning a dairy operation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No longer do you have to hop in the truck and drive for miles looking for used machinery and equipment. Jodi Henke talks with Successful Farming's Dave Mowitz about best practices when buying from dealer's lots and online from auctions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Every soybean farmer wants the secret to high yields while saving money. DeAnna Thomas talks with Cederville, Ohio soybean producer Cory Atley about his strategies, and his advice to farmers on how they can reach full yield potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Selling your used equipment and machinery can bring top dollar if you pay attention to detail. Jodi Henke talks with Successful Farming's Executive Machinery Editor, Dave Mowitz, on where it pays to spiff up the machine, and where it probably doesn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Farmers have been fighting weeds for as long as they've been planting crops. DeAnna Thomas talks with Dr. Aaron Hager at the University of Illinois about digging into past studies on weed control, and how current weather patterns are altering the plans of attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weed Science Society of America is a non-profit, scientific organization that's working hard to understand and eliminate the pesky weeds in your fields. Successful Farming's Jodi Henke is talking with Lee Van Wychen, Executive Director of Science Policy for the WSSA. He discusses the organization's latest priorities in weed control, current research and future endeavors. Lee also debunks a couple popular weed myths that drive him crazy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Not all weed seeds are destroyed when livestock consume them. What goes in will sometimes come out. Jodi Henke talks with University of Minnesota Extension Manure Management Specialist Melissa Wilson about what you can do prevent weed seeds from germinating after they've been, um, expelled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Producers get dollar signs in their eyes when there's a rally in the grain market. Successful Farming's Marketing Editor, Mike McGinnis, and Al Kluis of Kluis Commodity Advisors have advice on strategies to help you benefit from those rallies. This includes what you should do, and what you should NOT do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You can't build a solid house with one tool and the same goes for growing a good crop. Successful Farming's Jodi Henke discusses integrated weed management with Tommy Butts, Extension Weed Management Specialist at the University of Arkansas. Tillage, narrow windrow burning, planting earlier in the season and other options can help manage the weed seed bank and make your battle plan a lot stronger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is it the overuse of herbicides driving weeds such as Palmer amaranth to become resistant to them - or is it us? How do you recognize resistance? Jodi Henke discusses these weedy questions and more with Texas Agrilife Extension Weed Specialist Scott Nolte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Volunteer corn will be raising its ugly leaves in leaps and bounds this season. Thanks to high wind events in 2020, a lot of flattened corn was left lying on the ground and the kernels will take the opportunity to sprout. You'll have to go after it early and often. Here's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Whether you've been marketing your grain for years or just starting out, here's a nuts-and-bolts refresher with Successful Farming's Marketing Editor, Mike McGinnis, and Al Kluis of Kluis Commodity Advisors. They discuss basic marketing concepts and terms, how the markets work, and tips on how USDA reports can help you develop a marketing plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Soil health and sustainability is top of mind for farmers and ranchers. DeAnna Thomas talks with Nutrien's Director of Sustainable Ag Retail, Tom Daniel, about understanding soil health and sustainable practices to protect it. You could even compare the concept to your own digestive system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You've done the soil testing. Now, you have to figure out how to use the results. DeAnna Thomas talks with Nutrien's Director of Sustainable Ag Retail, Tom Daniel, about how technology and sustainability go together for soil success on the farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The crops you grow next year may be dependent on the fertilizer you put down this fall. Successful Farming's Jodi Henke talks with Loveland senior plant nutrition marketing manager Eric Moon about the importance of a soil nutrition plan and also how it affects your seed selection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is there enough oomph in your soil to keep your crops happy and healthy? You don't really know for sure unless you test it. Successful Farming's Jodi Henke talks with Nutrien agronomist Craig Marsh about how to pull and evaluate soil samples from your fields. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who says you have to dry corn the same way as everyone else? Jodi Henke talks with Eric Jellum about his ingenuity and money-saving process of drying corn using a natural resource - heat from the ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There are a number of conditions can affect soybean yields throughout the growing season. Even if those factors are perfect, the harvest itself has a huge impact on how yields will end up. Jodi Henke talks with Penn State extension agronomist Delbert Voight about how to make the most out of your harvest machinery and its operation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When Lillie Beringer returned home from college to start her career as an animal nutritionist, she didn’t anticipate purchasing her grandparent’s farm and add farming to her resumé. Today, the 24-year old is balancing helping other farmers as well as managing her family’s cattle and row-crop operation alongside her parents. Join host, Emma Henning, and Guest Host, Rob Sharkey, for Episode 2 of Farmers for the Future to learn how Lillie is doing it all to carry on her family’s legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When Hannah Borg set off for college, she didn’t picture herself returning to the family farm, much less managing thousands of chickens with her Mom. Today, she’s the 6th generation to work on the Nebraska operation. As a young farmer she’s carrying on cattle and cropping traditions while bringing new opportunities to the farm. Join host, Natalina Sents, and Guest Host, Rob Sharkey, to learn how Hannah has embraced the poultry learning curve and addressed the new dynamic to the relationship with her parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You can't have a proper Thanksgiving dinner without cranberries. Jodi Henke talks with Dawn-Gates Allen, a 4th generation cranberry grower in Massachusetts about how cranberry crops are grown and harvested. And do they really stand in watery bogs wearing waders like we see on TV? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Bill Spiegel, Successful Farming Crops Editor, as he talks with three farmers from Xtreme Ag. Farm. Bill talks with Kelly Garrett (Arion, Iowa), Kevin Matthews (East Bend, North Carolina), and Matt Miles (McGehee, Arkansas). Each farmer discusses how their harvest is progressing and what practices they are implementing on their operations. Finally, Bill talks with Al Kluis of Kluis Commodities, about his marketing perspective for the 2020 harvest season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking up tough soil compaction in the field is not for the faint-of-heart. It's much easier to prevent it. Some things you have no control over such as soil type and when the rain falls. Successful Farming's Jodi Henke talks with University of Minnesota's Jodi DeJong-Hughes about ways to keep your field soil workable rather than as hard as pavement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The purchase of a combine is not a transaction to be made lightly. Should you buy new? Used? Lease it? How are combine values holding up? Successful Farming's Jodi Henke talks with Jeff Gray from Claas about that decision. And on a side note - Gray says it's a REALLY good idea to clean out the machine after harvest is done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An operation that is efficient and profitable makes sure everyone on the team is on the same page. This includes knowing how to work with precision ag technology. Successful Farming's Jodi Henke talks with Brian Kelley of Ag Technologies, LLC in Georgia on how to train your workers and keep them up to date on the farm's use of technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Precision ag technology is a toolkit for farmers to help them improve efficiency and boost the bottom line. Successful Farming's Jodi Henke talks with Jesse Chisholm from Trimble on how to know if the tools you're using are an effective management decision for complex farming challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Piecemealing doesn't work if you want maximum productivity out of precision ag technology. Successful Farming's Jodi Henke talks with Simon Knutson of Vantage, Canada on how to connect your fleet across the entire operation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Precision ag technology can seem like a whole new can of worms to someone who hasn't used it before, or used it very little. Successful Farming's Jodi Henke talks with three men from Oregon - The Goschie farm in the Willamette Valley has been in the family for more than a century and is very different from the typical row crop operation. And, a precision ag dealer helped incorporate technology on this diverse operation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The costs associated with growing cover crops can cause hesitation for farmers. Cost sharing collaboration is a key between landowners, operators, and those who serve as a resource. Successful Farming's Megan Schilling talks with a cover crop farmer and a county conservation specialist on how to make this work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jacquelyne Leffler had a full ride scholarship to attend Kansas State University and earn a degree in kinesiology. However, the four-generation family farm was a powerful draw for this award-winning athlete. Successful Farming intern Jessica Wesson talks with Jacquelyne about her decision to choose farming as her career, and how the family is handling succession plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cover crops that don't winterkill will need some sort of management in the spring before the cash crop can be planted. And, some cover crops left to their own devices will get out of control. Listen in as Successful Farming's Megan Vollstedt talks termination with a cover crop grower and an extension specialist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lee Tesdell's cover crop championship "trophy" is the many benefits and improvements he's made on his farmland. In this podcast, Successful Farming's Megan Vollstedt talks with Tesdell about the six main reasons he uses cover crops on his farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Longtime no-tillers report multiple benefits from making the leap from tillage to no-till. Here's how to do it, what to expect, and how long it takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You and your sprayer are itching to start rolling in the field. But before you do, here's how to give the sprayer a thorough check over, make sure old chemicals are washed out and new chemicals properly mixed, and also how to get yourself mentally ready for the task at hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This spring could shape up to be a soggy one in some areas, especially with already-saturated ground from last fall. Listen in to learn the most important soil conditions for planting, consequences for planting into mud, and at what point do you consider switching hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Healthy soil depends on microbial action under the soil surface, but maybe you need to add more to the party. Microbial and biological products have the potential to help farmers better manage nutrients and kill pests. Listen in to learn what these products are, how they work, and how to choose what will work for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Farmers can get traditional financing through banks, government programs and more. Ag Resource Management is a relatively-new specialty lender that brings financial and risk management solutions to farmers and agribusinesses that serve farmers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There is a lot of uncertainly in the hemp industry, but a Minnesota corn and soybean farmer is forging ahead. Leigh and Shana Barry raised and harvested a hemp crop in 2019 to market for CBD oil. After going through one full season, this is the story of the successes, the failures, and the advice Leigh has for other farmers interested in growing hemp. Learn more about the story: https://www.agriculture.com/crops/hemp/tips-from-farmers-on-growing-hemp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When farming isn't profitable, you have to make hard decisions and often very quickly. Hear how one woman saved her operation during the Great Recession, and the advice she gives other farmers to help them through similar situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most beginning farmers need to borrow money for their operation. Understand your lending options, the financing process and how to communicate with your lender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's been a year that most corn growers would like to forget. Successful Farming's Gil Gullickson sits down with Jon Doggett and Kevin Ross of the National Corn Grower's Association discussing trade issues, climate change, crop insurance and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do you define "farm health"? Successful Farming's Jodi Henke talks with Curtis Mahnken, an extension economist at the University of Minnesota about what farm health should look like, what every farmer should have in their farm financial tool kit, and his advice to help farmers work on their financial skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Soybean growers may be harvesting beans that are partially green and not as dried down as they'd like. Host Jodi Henke talks with Paul Jasa, an extension ag engineer at the University of Nebraska about what level moisture is considered harvestable, combine adjustments for beans that aren't quite ready, and why it's important to get out of the truck and assess the plants with your own eyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The corn harvest might be late in 2019 with producers bringing it in at less-than-ideal moisture levels. Host Jodi Henke talks with Ken Hellevang from North Dakota State University about handling high moisture corn. Should you leave it in the field as long as you can? What to do and what not to do when drying corn above 21% moisture, battling condensation in the grain bin, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A delay in crop maturity could make corn and soybeans susceptible to an early frost – if that happens. Host Jodi Henke talks with a Purdue agronomist about why growth stage matters, signs of frost damage, how long to wait before you make an assessment, and tips for harvesting and handling frost-damaged corn and beans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this podcast you’ll hear from a man who is helping Ukrainians earn a living wage and an orchard owner who hires them several months out of the year. Also, what four Ukrainian men have to say about their jobs, their families, and what they think about life in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Familiar people and places make a town feel like home. What happens when those things aren't quite as you remembered them? Editorial Content Director, Dave Kurns, finds out when he visits the growing suburb of a suburb where he grew up: New Lenox, Illinois. In this Hometown Series, our editors packed up their bags and hit the road ready to look at their hometown from a different perspective. Listen to see how things have changed since their childhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 80's packed a punch to small towns around the Midwest. Editor Jodi Henke returns to her hometown in Clarence, Iowa, to see what bruises remain. In this Hometown Series, our editors packed up their bags and hit the road ready to look at their hometown from a different perspective. Listen to see how things have changed since their childhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where did you come from? How has it changed? Or are you the one who is different now? Determined to answer some tough questions, editor Gil Gullickson returns to his hometown in Langford, South Dakota. In this Hometown Series, our editors packed up their bags and hit the road ready to look at their hometown from a different perspective. Listen to see how things have changed since their childhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Doug Peterson is a NRCS Regional Soil Health Specialist. He is passionate about helping farmers solve resource concerns with their soils. Whether weeds, insects, or erosion, Peterson encourages implementing the right soil health principles for every farmer’s situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Back in the 1970s, no-till farming was about as rare as a day with no wind on the prairies of North Dakota and Manitoba, Canada. But farmers in these two nations came together to jointly work for a common goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gabe Brown struggled with Mother Nature. After 10 years of wet springs, dry summers, hail storms, and bills to pay, Brown decided there had to be a better way. This is the story of his family’s journey to soil health, and the book he wrote to help others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Groff is a pioneer in the cover crop movement. He was a driving force in the widespread adoption of radishes as a major component of cover crop blends around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
First in the SF Podcast "Titans of Agriculture" series, Advanced Technology Editor, Laurie Bedord sits down with Al Myers, President of Ag Leader Technology. As Iowa-based Ag Leader Technology celebrates its 25th anniversary, we take you back to where it all began and a glimpse into what's ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lee Kline was the farm reporter for WHO Radio in Des Moines for 40 years. He recently sat down and reminisced with SF Advanced Technology Editor, Laurie Bedord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Successful Farming Podcast, Jason talks to Dave Mowitz. Dave is the Executive Editor of Machinery and Technology for Successful Farming Magazine, as well as host of Successful Farming on RFD-TV, and editor of the Ageless Iron Almanac. Dave discusses trends in used equipment prices on dealer lots, antique tractors and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob Sharkey is a 5th generation farmer and is raising the same crops on his farm that his family did over 150 years ago. Meeting his wife at age 16 at a 4H dance they have been together ever since. Driven by the 3 F’s… Faith, Family, Farm, they are raising their 4 kids to have an appreciation for where their food comes from and the planning and work it takes to raise a successful crop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike and Bruce discuss Agricultural Diversification, Water Quality Issues, Ethanol, and much more. Bruce is CEO of Summit Agricultural Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian, Farmer, and Mayor Drew Hastings took a break from calving to call in to the Successful Farming Podcast, we talk comedy, farming and politics. After spending years in Hollywood, Drew decided to return to the midwest to try his hand at farming. Unhappy with the conditions of his hometown, Hillsboro, Ohio, Drew ran for, and was elected mayor. In 2015 he was re-elected to a second term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Successful Farming Podcast, Dan Looker discusses the National Agricultural Bankers Conference, the 2018 farm bill, potential candidates for secretary of ag, and bicycles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ray Bohacz, the Successful Farming Engine Man, is the guest in the first installment of the Successful Farming Podcast. Ray discusses how he got his start in writing about cars, why farm machinery maintence is an important part of maximizing yields, some simple tips to keep your equipment running better for longer, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike and Jason discuss some recent and upcoming articles in Successful Farming Magazine. Touching on land values, cash rents and farm market outlook for 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Natalina Sents grew up in a small town in southeastern Iowa, but not on a farm. Today she is visiting farms in every state in the U.S. and blogging about it as part of Beck's Why I Farm Roadtrip. As she nears the end of her year-long journey, she took a break from her hectic travels and visited the Successful Farming studios to chat with Jason Meeker and Anna McConnell about the experience so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kacey Birchmier started at Successful Farming in June of 2013. Currently she covers agronomy and conservation topics. We discuss her background growing up on a central Iowa farm, how an internship at the Iowa Soybean Association piqued her interest in covering agriculture full time, as well as dig deep into some recent articles she has written for Successful Farming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve is the Farm Management Specialist for Iowa State University Extension, based out of their Polk County office. In today's interview Steve and Jason talk about best practices to keep production costs in check during this fourth straight year of weak commodity prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guilherme Ravache is the Editorial Director for Successful Farming Brasil. He recently visited the US and discussed several of the issues facing Brazil's ag industry and how the population of Brazil is dealing with some of the problems the country is facing, including the Operation Car Wash scandal, infrastructure issues, political unrest, and Chinese investment in their country. Part 1 of this interview covers the more general issues. Part 2 will go more in-depth in the Operation Car Wash scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patrick Gottsch may seem an unlikely media mogul. But he has built a one-of-a-kind media powerhouse that includes two TV networks, a national satellite radio network, a magazine – and he’s not done yet! Inspired by his agricultural roots, and pulling from his knowledge and experience in commodity trading, satellite television, and livestock auctions, Patrick has found a niche that many so-called experts said didn't exist. Successful Farming host Dave Mowitz sat down with Patrick to talk about RFD-TV, and Patrick's role in advocating for Rural America, as well as reconnecting city and country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Probably Rose Creek, Minnesota's youngest farmer, Laura Meany discusses growing up on her family's farm, her decision to return to farming after college, and the circumstances that made that happen a lot sooner than planned. We hear of her love of llamas, a trip to Antarctica and a lot more a long the way. Making the tough choices when an unexpected tragedy changed everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Since 2013, Marji Guyler-Alaniz has been shining a light on women in agriculture. Through photography, events, a television show and now a new podcast, the FarmHer movement has brought women from all aspects of the agriculture industry together. In this episode of the podcast Marji and Lexi Marek, FarmHer's Communications + Marketing Coordinator, talk about the journey so far, and what it has meant to them to be a part of FarmHer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What insects and diseases challenged corn and soybean growers in 2018? How can producers stay ahead of these pressures in 2019? Listen in as host Jodi Henke and Successful Farming's Crops Technology Editor, Gil Gullickson, talk about the battle against bugs and diseases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Suicide rates for U.S. farmers and ranchers were higher in 2016 than they were during the height of the 1980s farm crisis. Knowing how to identify risk factors and where to find help for those at risk is crucial. In this episode, Jason talks to Ohio State University Extension Educator, Jami Dellifield about the mental health issues facing rural communities. Jami shared a wealth of resources available to help identify and help those in need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Part 2 of our interview with Successful Farming Brasil's Guilherme Ravache, we look at Operation Car Wash. This complex political and business scandal that has plagued Brazil for more than three years continues to develop. Successful Farming Brasil's Guilherme Ravache takes you through the major events and primary characters in this story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stay safe this harvest season with advice and tips from Carolyn Sheridan, Clinical Director of the AgriSafe Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Improving soil health can boost returns on crop production. Host Jodi Henke talks with Jodi DeJong-Hughes, an extension crop educator from the University of Minnesota. Hear about tillage, cover crops, and how to build up your soil's natural immunities against bad things that lie under the surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hot heads, he thinks he's always right, the kids don't know what they're doing! Listen to farm mediator Andy Junkin explain how he helps farm families with all kinds of personalities get through tough decisions and situations. It might save your farm - and your relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When you purchase seed for the next growing season, it often comes coated with protection against insects and pathogens. Host Jodi Henke talks with Syngenta Seed Care Specialist Chad Vest about how and why seeds are treated, how to choose what treatments you need, and does seed color matter? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Downed corn and wet conditions are just a few of the challenges corn farmers have this fall. Successful Farming's Jodi Henke talks with Machinery and Technology Dave Mowitz and Denny Bollig, farmer and president of Dragotec USA, about getting the most out of your combines and corn heads. Learn how to harvest downed corn, prevent ear and grain losses, and make sure your corn head is operating like a champ for the best harvest possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices