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Successful Farming


    • Oct 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Saturday Short: Combatting Soil Compaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 2:27


    Harvest machinery is getting heavier and heavier, increasing the risk for soil compaction. Learn more about how you can combat soil compaction during harvest and ensure the health of future crops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Shifting Mindset - Focus on Cost Per Bushel vs. Bushel per Acre

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 25:41


    In todays episode host Lorrie Boyer talks with Dr. Michael Langemeier, Professor of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University about the most important shifts in farm management thinking: moving from focusing on bushels per acre to cost per bushel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Storage Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 1:58


    An above average yield may be constrained by storage space. Tune in for some creative storage solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Navigating the September USDA Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 22:56


    In this episode of the Successful Farming Podcast, hosts Nick Repke and Bob Linneman discuss the recent USDA report, focusing on corn and soybean yields, market reactions, and the implications for grain exports. They analyze the impact of Federal Reserve policies on the grain markets and provide technical insights into price trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: The Nostradamus Caterpillar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 1:58


    If you want a prediction for winter, look for a wooly bear caterpillar. The fuzzy caterpillars have become the subject of folk lore and legends centered around their ability to predict winter is on it's way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    From Farm to Film: A Journey of Storytelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 58:14


    Lisa Foust Prater sits down with Jackie McGregor and Janine Knop to talk about growing up on a North Dakota farm, the role of neighbors during long winters, and how those experiences shaped their lives. They share stories from their childhood, their work capturing farm memories through their “Fun Chats” project, and the book they wrote about their upbringing—which is now being adapted into a film. It's a conversation about family, legacy, and why preserving farm stories matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: What's Hot with Collectible Tractors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 1:58


    Like many antiques, you would think the older a tractor is, the more coveted it would be., but that's not the case here. Find out what's driving the popularity of tractors from the 50's, 60's, and 70's amongst collectors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Four Wheel Drive Tractors and the Shifts in the Equipment Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 54:59


    Join Andy Campbell and Dave Mowitz as they delve into four wheel drive tractors, the current trends, and challenges in the agricultural equipment market. From the decline in new machinery sales to the dynamics of used equipment, this discussion offers insights into the evolving landscape and what it means for farmers and dealers alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Soil Your Undies Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 2:28


    Soiled underwear...for research? The 'Soil Your Undies' challenge is a fun way to learn about your soil health. Listen in for more details about how soiling your undies can help your farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Testing for Trouble: Stalk Diseases and Yield Loss in Corn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 19:10


    In todays episode Lorrie Boyer speaks with agronomy manager Ryan Gentle of Wyffels Hybrids to talk about scouting for stalk disease, what causes stalk rot, and how to manage fields that may be at risk for lodging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Use Your Resume to Secure Rental Acreage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 1:58


    The competition for rental acreage can be stiff. Established farmers want access to more land so they can expand their operation. Or maybe someone just beginning their farming career needs rental land to get their business started. Where do you start? Bone up on your resume. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    August 2025 Cop Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 25:44


    In this episode of the Successful Farming podcast, Nick Repke and Bob Linneman discuss the current crop conditions, insights from the latest USDA report, and the implications for corn and soybean markets. They analyze the impact of weather patterns on crop yields, the dynamics of global supply, and the potential for price movements in the agricultural sector. The conversation also covers risk management strategies for farmers and the importance of monitoring market trends and technical analysis for future planning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Students Study How to Grow Crops in Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 2:28


    A young person in your town may have the answer to how to grow food on the moon. A global science experiment called Plant the Moon Challenge encourages kids in grades 4 through 12 to see who can grow the best crops using a lunar soil simulant. A state STEM specialist outlines the project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Beef, Technology, and the Future of Ranching

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 25:59


    With cattle prices high and ranching costs rising, efficiency matters more than ever. In today's episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Andrew Coppin, CEO of Ranchbot, to talk about remote water monitoring, the economic realities of today's cattle industry, and why technology will shape the ranches of tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Life and Agriculture in Alaska with Dylan Blankenship

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 40:25


     In today's episode, Lisa Foust Prater talks with Dylan Blankenship about his remarkable journey from aviation to agriculture in the rugged landscapes of Alaska. Dylan shares how he embraced the challenges of peony farming and hay production in a state known for its extreme conditions. He also offers insight into the unique agricultural practices and strong community spirit that define farming in the Last Frontier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Fluffy Soil Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 2:28


    If your corn is greener in the tire tracks than between the tracks, you may have fluffy soil syndrome. Learn more about what causes fluffy soil syndrome, and how to protect your soil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Groundwork of a 4,000-Acre Farm: Soil Health from the Ground Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 29:44


    Welcome back to the Successful Farming Podcast. In today's episode, Laurie Boyer talks with Clint Ore of Ore Farms in North Central Indiana about his journey from 200 acres to 4,000 acres, and how he uses no-till, strip-till, and cover crops on every acre to improve soil health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Header Market: Draper vs. Platform

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 54:10


    In this episode of the Successful Farming Podcast, Dave Mowitz and Andy Campbell break down the key trends shaping the farm equipment market as of August 2025. From rising draper header sales to the evolving role of combines and high-horsepower tractors, this episode is packed with insights for farmers, dealers, and auction watchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Find the Right Residual Herbicide Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 2:25


    If you've been seeding fall cover crops and finding they're stunted or not growing at all, take a look at your residual herbicide program. A team from the University of Missouri conducted field studies over three consecutive years to evaluate the impact of more than two dozen residual herbicides on eight cover crops. Tone in to learn what they discovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Cutting Costs with Cover Crops and Manure Credits

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 23:36


    In today's episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Dan Smith, program manager at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Nutrient and Pest Management Program, about how Wisconsin farmers are using cover crops, manure credits, and nutrient planning tools to cut costs, improve soil health, and boost sustainability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Fraud Comes in Many Forms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 1:57


    Fraud isn't always an evil deed done from the other side of the globe, it could be an inside job. Learn more about how your money comes and goes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    July 2025 Crop Update: Conditions and Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 15:05


    In today's episode commodity market experts Alan Kluis and Nick Repke provide an update on the July crop conditions, focusing on corn and soybean yields across the midwest. They discuss the impact of weather on crop ratings, market projections for corn and soybeans, and the growing demand for soybean oil. The conversation also highlights strategic marketing decisions for farmers as they navigate the current agricultural landscape, emphasizing the importance of hedging and understanding market trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Growing Grain for Whiskey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 2:26


    This Nevada family has been farming in the high plains since 1854. That's a lot of knowledge about how to grow grain crops and alfalfa in their specific soil types and climate. As part of its dedication to the family legacy, the current generation is using its expertise to grow grains for whiskey. Leran more about the Frey Ranch Distillery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Back to the Farm: Betting Big on Hay and High-Tech Ag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 54:49


    In today's episode, multigenerational farmer Cody Brown shares the evolving story of Brown Farms—a family-run operation built on tradition, resilience, and innovation. Cody opens up about navigating market volatility, maintaining quality in hay production, and the role of technology in moving agriculture forward. He also reflects on the journey that brought him back to the farm, the importance of community support during hardship, and his new business venture, Coastal Hay Company. It's a conversation about honoring the past while building the future of farming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Dealing with Engine Cooling Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 1:57


    If the engine in your tractor, truck, or other vehicle is running hot and you're not sure what the cause is, knowing how engines are cooled may help you get to the bottom of it. Learn more about the components of a radiator and the function it serves within the cooling system of an engine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2025 Used Combine Market Trends and Machinery Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 47:08


    In today's episode, machinery expert Dave Mowitz sits down with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom, to break down the latest trends in the used combines equipment market. They explore what auction data is revealing about inventory levels, how depreciation is playing out on high-end machines, and what the future holds for large combines in American agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: How to Diagnose Herbicide Injury

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 2:28


    Herbicides work well when they're used correctly, but sometimes because of wind, rain and other factors out of your control, they can cause injury to other plants. This disease diagnostician with Purdue University shares tips to diagnose injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Foliar Disease Risks and Fungicide Decisions in Corn and Soybeans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 25:25


    In this episode of the Successful Farming Podcast, Lorrie Boyer talks with Dr. Mandy Bish, about managing foliar diseases in corn and soybeans. Dr. Bish breaks down common fungal threats like tar spot, southern rust, and frogeye leaf spot. She shares expert advice on when to scout, how to identify disease symptoms, and how to time fungicide applications for maximum return on investment. Learn how weather conditions, crop rotation, and fungicide resistance factor into your disease management strategy. Whether you're battling recurring disease pressure or looking to fine-tune your fungicide use, this episode offers practical, research-based insights to protect your yield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: How to Select a Quality Ram

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 1:57


    Maintaining a quality flock of sheep is highly dependent on the ram. Select the ram by a visual appraisal and his performance records. Follow this guidance from a Purdue Extension specialist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Where Conservation Takes Root: Prairie Seeds and Purpose-Driven Farming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 18:33


    In today's episode, host Lorrie Boyer is joined by Nicholas Lerio, coordinator of Hoxie Native Seeds and co-host of the Prairie Farm podcast. Nicholas shares how his upbringing on a prairie farm and background in pastoral ministry led him back to the land to serve through native seed work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: How to Balance Inventory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 1:57


    Keeping track of your goods and services can make or break the farm. Sound inventory methods will save you time and money in the long run — including tracking goods on hand and also the cost of storage space, handling, and risk and service. Use this advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Yield Forecasts, Feed Demand, and Market Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 18:42


    In today's episode, commodity market expert Al Kluis is joined by Nick Repke to break down recent crop reports, market reactions, and the role weather is playing in crop conditions. They analyze corn and soybean yield projections, livestock demand, and feed consumption, while also digging into market trends and chart analysis. The discussion includes geopolitical risks influencing market volatility and wraps up with a long-term perspective on grain prices, highlighting the value of strategic planning in grain marketing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Tips to Save Your Small Town Grocery Store

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 2:26


    When the only grocery store in town closes, the entire community suffers. Here's what you can do to save it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    More Than the Land: A Story of Resilience and Representation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 67:19


    In today's episode, fourth-generation farmer Connie Baptiste joins Lisa Foust Prater to share her powerful journey as the first in her family to own land. Connie opens up about the pride and pressure of carrying on a farming legacy, the deep ties between agriculture and military service, and her advocacy for mental health in both worlds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Stay Current on Compact Tractor Maintenance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 1:57


    Whether you have many acres or just a few, a compact utility tractor is a workhorse. Technology is available from John Deere for new and old tractors to help you keep up with maintenance. Learn more about its Smart Connector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Farm Trucks and Trailers: What's Driving the Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 60:00


    In today's episode, machinery expert Dave Mowitz sits down with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom, to talk about the evolution of semi trucks in farming. They explore market trends, auction insights, and the role trucks play on modern farms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Overcome Disease to Maximize Sweet Corn Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 2:20


    Sweet corn is a popular crop for gaining extra income off the land. To get your sweet corn crop off to a good start, have a strategic plan to overcome diseases and maximize growth, from planting to harvest. Here's what to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Tackle Early Season Pest and Weed Pressure in Corn and Soybeans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 19:08


    In todays episode, Lorrie Boyer speaks with agronomic services representative Jesse Grote from Syngenta about early season pest and weed threats in corn and soybeans. He shares insights on managing key pests like soybean cyst nematode and corn rootworm, along with herbicide-resistant weeds such as waterhemp and Palmer amaranth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Use Data to Make Business Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 2:30


    What's profitable for one acre of land may not be for another. You won't know until you measure your ROI. Technology and data collection can help. Here's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Planting Progress: Current Trends in Corn and Soybeans

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 24:12


    In this episode, Commodity market experts Al Kluis and Mark Mason discuss the current state of corn and soybean planting, USDA yield forecasts, and market predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Mental Health Support

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 2:00


    Did you know the American Farm Bureau is a great resource for online mental health support? Tune in to see how you can find help via the American Farm Bureau's online program "Farm State of Mind." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How One Iowa Farmer Is Revitalizing Her Rural Community

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 53:42


     In today's episode, Lisa Foust Prater talks with Melissa Nelson, a northwest Iowa farmer, mom, and internship coordinator at Morningside University. Melissa shares her journey from growing up on a Nebraska cattle operation to her current role supporting ag students and running a greeting card business. She also discusses her ‘Wait for Me' farm safety initiative for kids and the Rural Route Ramble—an event she helped create that draws thousands to shop local and connect with small businesses. Lisa and Melissa dive into the importance of rural arts, community collaboration, and how small events can spark big change in revitalizing rural life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Tips to Prevent Baler Fires

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 2:24


    Baling hay is hot, dusty work. Equipment can get overheated too, and a spark from the baler could quickly ignite the machine and the entire hay field. Use these tips to prevent baler fires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Balers, Forage Harvesters and Trucking: Trends and Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 62:57


    Welcome back to the Successful Farming Podcast. In today's episode, machinery expert Dave Mowitz sits down with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom, to talk about trends in the agricultural equipment market, with a close look at balers, forage harvesters, and the trucking industry. They dive into the impact of drought on livestock and forage production, how herd size and regional preferences influence equipment demand, and what to watch for when evaluating used balers—including bale counters, wear indicators, and auction pricing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Tips for Scouting Cutworms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 2:30


    The black cutworm is a nemesis of corn and even soybean growers. Tune in as an Extension entomologist details the damage they can do, how to detect them, and when and how to combat them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Scouting Smart: How to Stay Ahead of Wheat Scab

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 22:21


    In today's episode, Laurie Boyer talks with Dr. Carl Bradley, Plant Pathologist at the University of Kentucky, about managing Fusarium head blight—or scab—in wheat. They discuss scouting tips, ideal fungicide timing, variety resistance, and how forecasting tools can help reduce DON levels and protect grain quality during harvest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Prepare for Japanese Beetles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 2:00


    Japanese beetles will be arriving soon in many areas of the country. Tune in to learn about how you can craft a plan of attack to protect your plants, trees, and crops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Crop Shifts and Market Discipline: What Farmers Need to Know for 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 21:21


    In todays episode, commodity market expert Al Kluis discuss the agricultural landscape for 2025 with fellow market expert Mark Mason, focusing on corn and soybean yields, acreage shifts, and market strategies. They analyze USDA reports, planting conditions, and the impact of weather on crop profitability. The discussion also covers long-term market projections and the importance of staying disciplined in volatile markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Terminating Cover Crops

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 1:59


    As planting season gets closer, have a plan for terminating over-wintered cover crops. You can even "plant green" into cover crops and terminate the cover crops shortly thereafter. Try these expert tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Passing Down the Land: A Story of Mentorship and Stewardship

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 78:31


    In today's episode, Lisa Foust Prater talks with Shaun and Linda Gillilland about their experience farming in New York's Adirondack Park and how they balance conservation with raising livestock. The couple shares how mentorship shaped their approach, the challenges of selling meat directly to consumers, and how they're building community through innovative practices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturday Short: Try These Tips to Reduce Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 1:59


    Are you a farmer working long hours and can't find time for yourself? You need a break. Here's how to reduce the stress of time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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