Farm4Profit Podcast
Farm4Profit Podcast is an independent, unbiased show focused on helping farms and operators improve profitability. Each episode provides the latest agricultural news, insights from active farms about what is working, and a focused topic relevant to farm management. The hosts aim to give farmers of all sizes and experience levels access to trends, projections, and practical tools. The underlying message is simple: if you aren't farming for profit, you won't be farming for long.
Episodes
The 5 C's of Farm Lending - Credit Decisions
Farmers don't need perfect financial statements to qualify for financing, but they do need to understand their numbers. Erin, who brings approximately 27 years of agricultural finance experience and a background in cattle ranching, explains why preparing for next year's operating loan should begin before harvest is finished. That means updating balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, tax infor
Older Equipment, New Technology: Can We Retrofit Precision Ag?
Pete Youngblut grew up on a corn and soybean farm near Dysart, Iowa, before studying precision agriculture at Hawkeye Community College and eventually working for Ag Leader. He later returned closer to the family farm and started Youngblut Ag, which has grown into a precision-ag and equipment business serving customers across a large portion of Iowa. Pete explains that his approach isn't simply se
Talk Dirt To Me: Two Tennessee Farmers - Unfiltered
Logan and Bobby Lee grew up around the same family farming operation near Memphis, Tennessee, but eventually took different paths. Bobby Lee became a second-generation veterinarian and works primarily with dogs and cats while continuing to raise cattle. Logan left the farm for a couple of years to work as a machinist before returning, buying his first farm in 2015 and building a row-crop operation
The Layered Approach: Why Residuals Matter in Corn & Soybeans
Harvest isn't just about measuring what happened this year—it's an opportunity to start planning for the next crop. Dr. Sherder says changing planting dates, cover crops and tillage practices make weed-control planning increasingly important. In soybeans, his message remains consistent: start with multiple effective modes of action in the pre-emerge program, then follow with multiple post products
Spud Pay: Can It Change How Farmers Manage/Move Money
Cody Holmes grew up on a fifth-generation Idaho potato operation that also raises grain, while building his own career as an entrepreneur and heavy-equipment dealer. After years of dealing with domestic and international payments—and spending more than a decade around cryptocurrency—he saw an opportunity to make stablecoin technology usable for ordinary businesses. The result is Spud Pay, a busine
The Story of The Man Who Reinvented the Rubber Boot—TWICE
USE Code F4P25 for 25% off your order through the end of 2026!The Dryshod story starts well before the Dryshod name. Brad Hahn explains that he and his business partners had previously worked with the Muck Boot product line, while their partner Jim Donahue was the original creator behind Muck Boots. After their relationship with the brand ended in 2017, they called Jim about designing a new produc
Built to Last: Maya Corn Heads Without Planned Obsolescence
Maya's U.S. story began when co-owner Justin Bruch discovered the corn head while farming in Ukraine and brought one back to Iowa. Rick Nelson eventually tried the head on his own family farm, became impressed with its construction and harvesting performance, and bought into the business around 2014. More than a decade later, Rick says the basic row-unit design has remained largely unchanged becau
Is Your Farm Ready for Higher Interest Rates?
FBN Finance was built around the idea that agricultural borrowers should have more of the transparency and convenience consumers have when shopping for financing. Dan explains that FBN combines a digital application process and visible pricing with agricultural credit professionals who understand the complexities of farm operations. That becomes increasingly important as farmers navigate higher bo
A Farm Accident That Changed Everything | Iowa Dairy Farmer Dan
Dan takes the guys inside his Northeast Iowa dairy, where his family milks nearly 200 Holsteins with three Lely A5 robots, an automated Lely Vector feeding system, and a Lely Calm calf feeder. Dan explains why automation isn't simply about replacing labor—it's about efficiency, lifestyle and allowing a relatively small dairy to produce millions of pounds of milk with very few employees. His philos
Free Money for the Farm? Understanding REAP & EQIP
Farm margins are tight, but there are still programs designed to help producers invest in energy efficiency and infrastructure. Bethany from GDS Associates says EQIP continues to fund projects, while REAP had been paused as changes were made under the new administration. At the time of the interview, GDS said they were hearing REAP was expected to reopen in the fall.One of the biggest takeaways is
Perfect Sundays & Project Farm Dog: Starting the Conversations That Matter
Why can mental health be so difficult to talk about in agriculture? Sam and Easton explore the unique pressures farmers carry—from finances and isolation to the responsibility of keeping land and a family legacy alive. Rather than blaming farmers for being unwilling to talk, they challenge agriculture to create better opportunities for conversations to happen naturally and earlier.Sam shares the s
He Bought 80 Acres. Then Asked Customers What to Grow.
Tom Brown didn't grow up farming. After studying anthropology and horticulture at Kansas State, he spent roughly 15 years living and working in Pakistan and Afghanistan, where he gained experience in agribusiness development, seed production, horticulture, and helping farmers improve their operations. When he eventually returned to the United States, the desire to build a farm of his own was still
Your Soil Has Potassium. So Why Can’t Your Crop Get It?
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Every Pass Has to Pay: Smarter Tillage & Fertilizer
Does tillage make money? The answer isn't simply yes or no. The KUHN team explains why the industry is moving away from “recreational tillage” toward more calculated, specialized passes designed to solve specific problems. From managing heavy residue and correcting compaction to creating a seedbed, the goal is to understand what the field needs and then determine whether the fuel, labor, equipment
Beyond the Farm: How Regan & Andrea Are Building Their Own Path
Andrea Fleming and Regan Bieber return to Farm4Fun to share how their lives and operations have changed since their previous appearances. Regan talks about stepping back into her South Dakota family farm during the COVID era while continuing to grow The Cactus Brand, which she started in high school. Andrea shares how a plan to become a veterinarian ultimately brought her back to the Minnesota fam
How Do You Move 23,000 Bushels of Grain Per Hour
In this What’s Working in Ag segment, Tanner gets an up-close look at Brandt’s 16125 HP Swingaway Auger. With bins continuing to get taller and wider, Brandt says demand is growing for equipment capable of keeping up. The 16125 can move up to 23,000 bushels per hour, with Brandt recommending roughly a 300-horsepower tractor for the job.Chance explains the engineering behind Brandt’s HP—or High Per
Thin Margins, Expensive Nitrogen & the Agronomy Decisions That Pay
Dr. Eric Scherder of Corteva Agriscience returns to Farm4Profit to look back at the 2026 growing season and help farmers start building their 2027 agronomy plan. The conversation begins with cover crops and why simply getting seed on the ground isn't enough. From erosion and nitrate management to weed suppression and soil health, Eric explains why farmers need to know their objective, establish a
Farm Accidents, Family & Ranching with Calli Williams of TW Angus
Calli Williams, the Millennial Rancher, joins Farm4Fun to share the story behind TW Angus and what it takes to build a first-generation cattle operation in South Dakota. Calli grew up around cattle, 4-H, and FFA, while her husband Tate grew up without a livestock background and got his start by taking out a loan to buy a couple of heifers.
Calli explains how TW Angus balances an annual onlin
200-Bushel Corn at $14? Understanding the Opportunity
Greg Schreiner of Quick Organics returns with some major updates, including collaboration with USDA around the Common Organic System Plan and new tools designed to simplify one of the biggest headaches in organic farming: recordkeeping. Quick Organics now combines its Organic System Plan tools with an activity tracker and digital filing cabinet, allowing producers to document field activities, see
From Farm Trials to Equity: A Different Way to Build AgTech
How does an agricultural idea go from someone's garage or university lab to something farmers actually want to use? AgLaunch's Margaret Oldham and North Central Iowa farmer Mark take Farm4Profit behind the scenes of a startup accelerator built around putting farmers directly into the innovation process.
Through AgLaunch Farmers LLC and its partnership with AgVentures Alliance, farmers help select
AI, Data & Trust with Amazon Exec Dr. Karen Hildebrand
What does Amazon Web Services (one of the worlds largest companies) have to do with agriculture? A lot more than most farmers probably realize. Dr. Karen Hildebrand joins Farm4Profit at Tech Hub LIVE to explain how AWS supports agricultural technology companies around the world and why she believes successful innovation has to start by working backward from the problems farmers actually need solve
Carbon Markets, CI Scores & 45Z: Separating Fact from Fiction
Carbon credits. Regenerative agriculture. CI scores. 45Z.
If you've been hearing these terms but still aren't sure what they actually mean for your farm, this episode is for you.
Tanner, Corey, and Dave sit down with Kelly Garrett of XtremeAg and Mike Busing of Windy Ridge Ag to unpack one of the most talked-about opportunities facing corn growers today: 45Z.
The conversation begins by looking bac
Grain Quality : What to Do with Fines, FM, & Your Grain
Kyle Kirchhoff joins Farm4Profit for a conversation about manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and an often-overlooked piece of grain management: grain quality. Kyle shares how growing up on a Southwest Iowa farm, studying welding and metallurgy, and starting a small repair business eventually led to KWF and the acquisition of the Magik Grain Cleaners product line.
The discussion digs into how removi
From the Cornfield to the Checkered Flag: Ethanol Wins Every Race
Farm4Profit heads to Iowa Speedway for the Iowa Corn 350 powered by Ethanol with Craig Floss, CEO of Iowa Corn, and Eric Petersen, President of Iowa Speedway, to talk NASCAR, ethanol, corn demand, and what’s ahead for racing in Iowa.
The conversation dives into why Iowa Corn continues to invest in NASCAR as a way to promote ethanol beyond the farm audience. NASCAR has raced on E15 since 2011, prov
Every Kernel Counts: Measuring Combine Loss
But how many actually know what those kernels are worth?
In this episode of What's Working in Ag, Shianne from BranValt explains how the SmartPan harvest loss system helps farmers move beyond visual estimates and accurately measure the grain leaving the back of the combine.
The discussion covers how the magnetic SmartPan captures real-time grain samples, how the accompanying app converts those sam
Former Traders Reveal How Grain Merchants Really Think
Most farmers spend countless hours trying to grow another five bushels per acre.
Mike Rolfsen and Jeff Kazin believe there may be an even bigger opportunity waiting after harvest.
The Agris Academy co-founders return to Farm4Profit to explain why merchandising—not market prediction—is where many producers leave money on the table. Drawing on decades of experience trading commodities and managing p
Mike Naig: The Pressure Farmers Are Feeling and the Next Opportunity
In this episode of Farm4Profit, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig returns to the studio for a conversation that covers nearly every major issue impacting producers today.
Mike begins by sharing how he balances his role as Secretary of Agriculture with remaining involved in his family’s fourth-generation northwest Iowa farm. He discusses growing up around corn, soybeans, and hogs, how the fam
Agronomy Analogies Every Farmer Will Remember
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Gunther Kreps and Dr. John Murphy teach with Walmart parking lots, old pickup trucks, M&M's, jawbreakers, extending radio antennas, Leg
AI, Fiber & the Future of Rural Connectivity
For over 125 years, Farmers Mutual Telephone Company (FMTC) has helped connect rural Iowa—first with telephones, then cable television, cellular service, broadband internet, and now preparing for what may become agriculture's next major infrastructure investment: AI computing.
In this episode, Kevin shares how a small rural telephone company evolved into a modern broadband provider and why Iowa's
How One Dealer Is Changing Farm Equipment Service Forever
In this episode, Tanner and Dave sit down with Stacy Anthony, CEO and co-founder of Ag Revolution, to discuss how his company is reshaping equipment sales and service across the Midwest. After spending 27 years with John Deere rebuilding dealerships and later creating one of the nation's largest agricultural equipment export businesses, Stacy set out to build something entirely different.
He share
Customer #10 Shares Nine Years of Saving Time & Improving Profits
Farm4Profit sat down with Carl, one of Performance Livestock Analytics' earliest customers, to hear how the platform has evolved from a simple recordkeeping tool into a critical management system for his custom feeding business.
Carl explains how switching from paper records eliminated hours of office work, improved billing accuracy, simplified relief feeding, and gave nutritionists, veterinarians
The Biggest Cybersecurity Mistakes Farmers Make
Today's farms rely on technology more than ever.
From grain dryers and irrigation pivots to livestock systems, security cameras, accounting software, and smartphones, nearly every part of a modern farming operation is connected.
That also makes agriculture one of the fastest-growing targets for cybercriminals.
Chris from Tech Support Farm returns to Farm4Profit to discuss how farms can better prot
Two New Technologies helping make Smarter Nitrogen & Fungicide Decisions
Every season farmers face the same expensive questions:
Should I spray fungicide?
Does this field really need more nitrogen?
Which fields deserve my attention first?
How do I know the recommendation is actually right?
At Tech Hub LIVE, Farm4Profit sits down with Kristine White, CEO of Spornado, and Jackson Stansell, CEO of Sentinel Ag, to explore two innovative technologies designed to answe
Salibro: A New Weapon Against Nematodes
Nematodes may be hidden underground, but they can have a major impact on the long-term productivity of orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops.
In this What's Working in Ag segment, Daniel Abruzzini of Corteva joins Farm4Profit to discuss Salibro, an innovative nematicide that's changing how growers manage root-knot, lesion, and ring nematodes in perennial cropping systems.
Unlike traditional fum
What Farmers Need to Know About Biostimulants
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Dr. John Murphy, Director of Agronomy at AgXplore, joins the Farm4Profit crew to cut through the confusion and explain the science behi
Berkshire Pork, a History with Horses & Farming Without Inheriting Land
Alex Fulton joins Farm4Profit to share his journey from horse racing and landscaping to building a thriving first-generation livestock farm in Maryland.
Today, Alex raises registered Berkshire hogs, sheep, chickens, turkeys, and laying hens while selling premium meat directly to consumers through multiple weekly farmers markets. Along the way, he explains how direct marketing, quality genetics, cu
Darren Hefty on the Biggest Innovations Coming to Ag
What makes Ag PhD Field Day one of the premier educational events in agriculture every year?
In this What's Working in Ag segment, Darren Hefty joins Farm4Profit to preview everything coming to the 2026 Ag PhD Field Day, including brand-new equipment launches, recently approved herbicides, AI discussions, fertility management, and practical agronomic advice for the season ahead.
The conversation c
Harvest Automation - Is It Worth the Hype?
In this episode, Farm4Profit welcomes John Deere Combine Specialist Tim Ford along with Millennial Farmer Zach Johnson for an in-depth conversation about harvest automation.
You'll learn how predictive ground speed automation uses cameras, satellite imagery, and onboard sensors to maintain optimal combine performance throughout the day while reducing operator fatigue.
Topics include:
Predictive
Old Iron, Big Steam & Family Tradition : The 55th Albert City Threshermen Show
The conversation explores the history behind the Albert City Threshermen Show, now celebrating its 55th year, and why thousands of visitors continue traveling from across the United States—and even internationally—to experience farming as it once was.
You'll hear about:
Live wheat harvesting demonstrations
Antique combines and threshing machines
Steam engines and prairie tractors
Horse-powere
Harvest Ready: Practical Training for Real Farm Jobs
In this episode of What’s Working in Ag, Tanner, Corey, and David sit down with Drew Grundmeyer, founder of Harvest Ready, to discuss a practical solution to one of farming’s most persistent problems: labor. Drew shares how his background in education and farming inspired him to create a training program that helps prepare people for real-world farm work before they ever climb into a tractor or gr
Specialty Crops: What Every Row Crop Farmer Can Learn
The discussion covers everything from almonds, vineyards, tomatoes, melons, cucurbits, tobacco, cotton, sweet potatoes, peanuts, peaches, apples, and leafy vegetables while comparing production practices to the corn and soybean systems familiar to much of the Farm4Profit audience.
Topics include:
Specialty crop production across the United States
California almonds, walnuts, pistachios, vineyar
Entrepreneur Reinventing Ag Equipment : The Story Behind DOSE Manufacturing
Nearly twenty years later, DOSE Manufacturing has grown into a 45-person manufacturing company producing premium agricultural equipment, including Headhunter head trailers, Freedom all-wheel-steer trailers, sprayer accessories, rock boxes, fertilizer equipment, and large LED display trailers used across the country.
In this episode, Brett walks through that incredible journey and shares the lesson
Better Timing, Better Yields: The Value of a High-Clearance Sprayer
After touring the Hagie Manufacturing facility in Clarion, Iowa, Corey Hillebo and his father, Scott Hillebo, reflect on their family's long history with Hagie sprayers and how technology has transformed their farming operation.
Scott shares the story of purchasing his first Hagie STS10 in 2009, using a detasseling cutter to help justify the investment, and eventually progressing through multiple
Are Prediction Markets The Next Big Risk Management Tool for Agriculture?
Joining the show are Raymond Chung, founder and CEO of AcreHedge, Chief Technology Officer Todd Larson, and Chief Media Officer (and returning guest) Zoe Kent. Together they explain how prediction markets work, why they're gaining popularity, and how they could eventually become another valuable tool alongside crop insurance and traditional marketing strategies.
Ray shares how his background on Wa
Tony Reed & Zach Hefty : The King of FarmTok and the Prince of the Hefty's
In this Farm4Fun episode, Zach Hefty and multi-time Farm4Profit favorite Tony Reed return to the show to preview the upcoming Ag PhD Field Day while sharing honest updates on one of the most challenging growing seasons many farmers have experienced.
The conversation begins with spring planting struggles, including Tony's incredible 15-plus inches of rainfall, multiple rounds of replanting, and fie
Spray Drones & Finding the Right Operator
In this What's Working in Ag segment, Tanner and Mikaya Spires from Spray Drone Network join Farm4Profit to explain how their platform is helping connect growers with qualified, licensed drone applicators across the country. What started as a simple question—"How do I find a reliable spray drone operator?"—has quickly grown into a nationwide network serving farmers, applicators, dealers, and indus
From Hackathon to Harvest: Why Farmers Need to Think Differently About Technology
The conversation explores the often-unseen world of product testing, field validation, software development, and farmer feedback that goes into launching new technology. Jared shares his unique role as a product tester, explaining how Ag Leader evaluates new products before they ever reach a customer's farm and how real-world farmer feedback helps shape final product decisions.
The group discusses
Beet Farmin’ Mitch: Sixth-Generation Sugar Beet Farmer
In this Farm4Fun episode, the crew is joined by North Dakota farmer and social media creator Beet Farmin’ Mitch, along with Arts Way's Jim Cronk, for a deep dive into the world of sugar beet production.
Mitch shares the story of his family's six-generation farming operation in the Red River Valley, where they grow sugar beets, wheat, corn, soybeans, sunflowers, and edible beans. He explains how su
Financial Habits of Successful Farm Operations
Relationships still matter.
In this episode of What’s Working in Ag, Tanner sits down with TJ Roemmich, Chief Credit Officer at Conterra Ag Capital and employee number one at the company, to discuss how successful farmers position themselves for growth, how lenders evaluate risk, and what producers can do when finances become challenging.
TJ shares insights from more than a decade helping producer
Saving Bushels and Real Money : Harvest Monitoring and Story Telling with Marcel Kringe
What happens when a kid from a 10-acre farm in Germany dreams bigger than anyone around him?
In this episode of, Marcel Kringe shares a remarkable story that spans continents, cultures, and some of the largest farming operations on Earth. From learning agriculture through Germany’s apprenticeship system to working on massive farms in Russia, managing harvest crews, and eventually building a global
Global Farming Perspectives : From Ukraine, Africa, Brazil to Iowa Cornfields
Justin Bruch is back in the Farm4Fun studio, and as always, the conversation goes far beyond the original topic.
What starts as a discussion about a recent trip to Spain and the Maya Corn head factory quickly turns into a fascinating journey through global agriculture. Justin shares stories from managing large-scale farming operations in Ukraine, developing farms in Brazil, working in Africa, and
Inside TechHub Live: Innovation, Networking, and the Future of Farming
In this special What’s Working in Ag segment, the Farm4Profit team previews TechHub Live 2026, one of the leading agricultural technology events in North America.
Joining the conversation is Grace from TechHub Live, who shares what attendees can expect when the event returns to the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, July 20–22.
The discussion covers:
Why TechHub Live continues to attract fa
Bullish, Bearish, or Broke : Insights with Tommy Grisafi
In this episode, Farm4Profit sits down with Tommy Grisafi, founder of Ag Bull Trading and Ag Bull Media, a veteran commodity trader with more than three decades of experience navigating agricultural markets. Tommy shares the story of how a high school field trip to the Chicago Board of Trade sparked a lifelong passion for commodity trading and eventually led him to become a member of both the Chic
Learning from a Podcast: Succession Planning, Advisory Team, Tax Savings, and More
In this episode, we welcome Alex Boekelheide from Northville, South Dakota, a fifth-generation farmer passionate about stewardship, continuous improvement, and preparing his operation for future generations. Alex shares the story of his family farm, the responsibility that comes with carrying on a legacy, and the lessons he's learned working alongside his father while transitioning leadership resp
Getting Top Dollar for Farm Equipment in a Challenging Economy
What’s Working in Ag, the Farm4Profit team welcomes back Luke Stamp from DPA Auctions to discuss the realities of today’s farm equipment market and what farmers can do to position themselves for success.
With tighter margins, uncertain commodity prices, and increased pressure on farm profitability, equipment decisions matter more than ever. Luke shares how the auction industry has evolved, why onl
Chasing 300 Bushel Corn: Yield Contest Lessons Every Farmer Can Use
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How do top growers consistently push yield boundaries while still focusing on return on investment?
In this special Farm4Profit episode recorded from the AgX booth at Commodity Classic, Tanner and Corey sit down with AgX Sales Agronomist Billy Carter and three progressive farmers who are proving what's possible in modern agriculture.
Minnesota farmer Ron Pagel shar
Hagie History: The Story of the World’s First Self-Propelled Sprayer
The conversation begins with the life of founder Ray Hagie, an Iowa State graduate, farmer, entrepreneur, inventor, and public servant whose relentless focus on solving problems led to one of agriculture's greatest innovations. Faced with labor shortages during the 1940s and inspired by the introduction of 2,4-D herbicide, Ray envisioned a better way to apply crop protection products. In 1947, tha
Cut Costs, Not Yield: What Iowa Soybean Research Is Showing Farmers
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Through more than 200 on-farm trials each year, the Iowa Soybean Association is helping farmers make better decisions based on real-world conditions, not controlled plots. Their work spans everything from seeding rates to fungicide use to nitrogen efficiency, all with one goal: improving profitability and sustainability at the farm level.
One of the biggest takeaways
Farmland, Risk & the Future of Ag
This episode takes a unique approach to ag finance:
“Think like a lender. Act like an investor. Farm like an operator.”
Jake explains how sophisticated lenders and institutional investors evaluate farming operations differently than producers often evaluate themselves. The discussion challenges farmers to step back and ask an important question:
“If your farm walked into your office asking for a
Emma of Double E Ranch : Ag Education, Cattle Country & The Power of Social Media
Emma shares her journey from growing up in Temple, Texas, to building a career in the cattle industry through hands-on experience in cow-calf operations, livestock breeding programs in Australia, cattle IVF, animal nutrition, and data management. Along the way, she discovered a passion for helping consumers better understand where their food comes from and the realities of modern agriculture.
That
From Paperwork Chaos to Profit Clarity: Quick Organics Explained
In tight-margin years, every hour and every dollar matters—and paperwork is one of the biggest hidden drains on both.
In this What’s Working in Ag segment, we catch back up with Greg and Frankie from Quick Organics to break down how their platform is simplifying one of the most frustrating parts of farming: documentation and compliance.
Originally built to solve the headaches of organic certificat
Ag Equipment and Farmland Market Update
With manufacturers calling 2026 the bottom — or near-bottom — of the current large-ag equipment cycle, farmers are left trying to answer a big question: is this a buying opportunity, a warning sign, or both?
Luke and Andy bring real-world auction data and market perspective to help explain what’s actually happening with equipment values right now.
We discuss:
Whether 2026 feels worse, better, or
The Steiger Story: Lee Klancher Talks Innovation, Risk & Tractor Wars
Author, historian, and ag storyteller Lee Klancher joins Farm4Profit for an incredible deep dive into the history of four-wheel-drive tractors, the horsepower race, and the innovators who transformed modern agriculture.
After previously discussing Cold War agricultural espionage surrounding his book Snoopy and the Spy, Lee returns with a brand-new project exploring the rise of 4WD tractors and the
What’s Working in Ag: Weed Pressure & Fungicide Strategy
In this What’s Working in Ag segment the Farm4Profit crew sits down with Corteva technical and fungicide specialists to discuss one of the biggest topics facing growers today: protecting yield in a tight-margin environment.
The conversation focuses on how weed control, insects, and disease pressure all work together — and why cutting corners on crop protection can end up costing farmers far more i
The Lobe Rangers: Three Farmers Taking on Water Quality, Tillage & Ag Policy
In this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, Corey sits down with Zach Smith (The Stock Cropper), James Epp, and Matt Boerman — better known as The Lobe Rangers — for a candid and in-depth conversation about the future of agriculture, conservation practices, and what farmers can do to improve profitability while protecting soil and water resources.
The group shares how The Lobe Rangers started as a
Meeting the Next Generation of Cattle Producers : Mike Schwarck
Mike brings a unique perspective to the conversation—not only as a producer, but also through his involvement with the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, where he serves as chairman of the Business Issues Policy Committee. That combination of boots-on-the-ground experience and industry-level insight gives him a well-rounded view of the challenges and opportunities facing cattle producers today.
We star
What’s Working in Ag: Measuring Grain Loss with Bushel Plus
Harvest efficiency has always been one of the biggest profit drivers on the farm—but it’s also been one of the hardest things to measure accurately.
In this What’s Working in Ag segment from Commodity Classic, we sat down with Marcel from Bushel Plus to talk about a simple idea that’s making a major impact: actually measuring grain loss instead of guessing.
For years, farmers relied on rough estim
How Technology is Transforming Hay Production
Today we’re diving into the latest advancements in hay equipment with a focus on round baler technology and how it’s helping farmers improve efficiency, consistency, and overall bale quality.
From automation to data tracking, hay production is evolving fast—and the newest innovations are designed to reduce operator fatigue while delivering more uniform, higher-quality bales.
One of the standout fe
The Evolution of Witte Beef: Generations, Trucking, and Prime Steaks
Instead of chasing scale, the Witte family leaned into trucking, building a nationwide refrigerated logistics company. Then in the mid-2000s, they made another shift—this time back to cattle, but with a completely different focus: quality over quantity.
Today, Witte Beef Co. is built around producing Prime-grade beef comparable to top steakhouses across the country—while maintaining control over n
What's Working in Ag : Simplifying Farm Finances
In this What’s Working in Ag segment, we sat down with the Ambrook team to break down how they’re building accounting software specifically for agriculture—and why so many producers are making the switch.
Ambrook isn’t just bookkeeping—it’s about understanding your operation at a deeper level.
From splitting out enterprises like cow-calf, hay, or trucking… to tracking receipts in real time… to gen
Giving Farmers Tools to Save Lives: Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture
Sarah shares her powerful personal story and how it led to the creation of The RedShirt Foundation after losing her son Vincent in 2021. What started from tragedy has turned into a mission to ensure no family faces these struggles without support, tools, and hope.
We also dive into LivingWorks ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), a globally recognized, evidence-based program that
From 3,000 Acres to Second Chances in Agriculture: Maize Valley
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Today, Maize Valley Farms in Hartville, Ohio is something completely different:
A destination.
With agritourism, direct-to-consumer sales, events, a winery, brewery, and seasonal attractions, the farm has transformed into a diversified business that often outperforms traditional row crop income.
In this Farm4Fun episode, Bill shares:
What forced him to rethink the t
Former IRS and 20+ Year Renewable Fuels Expert talks 45Z
Here’s the reality: this is not a direct payment to farmers. It’s a producer tax credit for biofuel companies—but the potential impact on grain demand, carbon scoring, and farming practices could be significant.
In this conversation, we cover:
What 45Z actually is and how it works
Why it was created and how it differs from past biofuel credits
The role of carbon intensity (CI) scores
Why rule
The Real Cost of Sprayers: Breaking Down the Cost, ROI, and the Real Advantages in the Field
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We dive into:
What different classes of sprayers actually cost
The true operational expenses beyond the purchase price
How technology impacts both cost and return
The real comparison: owning vs. custom hiring
Why timing might be the most valuable factor on your farm
Labor efficiency and how sprayers replace multiple operations
Where resale value fits into the equation
And wh
Old Iron to the Future of Farming: Just a Jackson Thing and the Millennial Farmer
What does the future of agriculture look like? It might look a lot like this episode.
We’re bringing together two of the most recognizable voices in ag content—Just A Jackson Thing and Millennial Farmer—for a conversation that spans generations, experiences, and perspectives on modern farming.
Jackson is coming off a massive 2025—named Chief Tractor Kid, partnering with John Deere, raising his fir
What’s Working: Real-Time Data for Cattle Producers
Here’s what’s working:
One System for Everything
• Track feed, health, inventory, and inputs
• Monitor performance at the pen level
• Know exactly what’s happening in your yard — anytime
Connect Your Advisory Team
• Nutritionists, vets, and consultants can all access your data
• Diagnose problems faster without waiting for a visit
• Build a stronger, more connected operation
Real-Time Decision
Surviving Tight Margins: Grain Marketing & Finance Strategies
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Margins are tight, volatility is high, and every decision matters more than ever.
In this episode, we bring together two critical sides of the farm operation—grain marketing and agricultural finance—to help you build a smarter, more resilient plan for 2026.
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