Successful Farming Podcast

Balers, Forage Harvesters and Trucking: Trends and Insights

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Successful Farming Podcast. In today’s episode, machinery expert Dave Mowitz sits down with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights ...

Saturday Short: Tips for Scouting Cutworms

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Scouting Smart: How to Stay Ahead of Wheat Scab

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Laurie Boyer talks with Dr. Carl Bradley, Plant Pathologist at the University of Kentucky, about managing Fusarium head blight—...

Saturday Short: Prepare for Japanese Beetles

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

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

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode, commodity market expert Al Kluis discuss the agricultural landscape for 2025 with fellow market expert Mark Mason, focusing on corn...

Saturday Short: Terminating Cover Crops

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Passing Down the Land: A Story of Mentorship and Stewardship

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Saturday Short: Try These Tips to Reduce Stress

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Skid Steers, Track Loaders & Telehandlers: 2025 Auction Trends Revealed

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 use...

Saturday Short: Safety Measures Around Skid Steers

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A skid steer is one of the most versatile pieces of farm equipment, but there can be safety issues, especially for bystanders. Operators may know how ...

Optimizing Crop Growth: The Role of Micronutrients

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lorrie Boyer talks with Richard Mead, regional agronomy manager at Nutrien Ag Solutions, about the importance of micronutrients in crop manageme...

Saturday Short: Keep Nitrate in the Soil Where it Belongs

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Producers are working hard to reduce downstream nitrate losses. Throw in wacky weather and it becomes more of a challenge. There are ways to keep nitr...

Navigating Livestock Markets: Strategies for Risk Protection

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Lorrie Boyer speaks with Dan Gerhold, principal at Logic Ag Marketing, about livestock marketing and risk protection. He explains ...

Saturday Short: Handling Compromised Animals

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Livestock owners work hard to ensure their animals are cared for through all stages of production. Despite their efforts, some animals will become inj...

Mastering Early Season Weed Control

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Lorrie Boyer speaks with Kurt Maertens, Technical Agronomist with BASF, about early season weed management. They cover building ef...

Weather, Acreage, and Markets: 2025 Outlook

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, commodity market experts Al Kluis and Nick Repke discuss the extended weather forecast, acreage projections for North America, and in...

Saturday Short: Wet Spring? Consider Delaying Cover Crop Harvest

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If it's a soggy spring in your area, let the cover crops grow a little longer. This strategy can help no-till farmers avoid a delay in getting their c...

Beyond the Classroom: Life Lessons From the Farm

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Lisa Foust Prater has a conversation with Patrick Muhammad. He shares his journey from public school principal to first-generation f...

Saturday Short: Instill a Work Ethic in Your Kids

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kids weren't born knowing how to do chores. Use these Extension educator-supplied tips to become a good (even fun!) role model, and instill a good wor...

Inside the Used Tillage and Self-Propelled Sprayer Market

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, machinery expert Dave Mowitz is joined by Andy Campbell, director of insights at Tractor Zoom, to discuss the market for used high-speed discs,...

Saturday Short: Tractor Tire Inspection Tips

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Don't let your tractor tires be the reason you can't get in the field on time. A good tire inspection now can prevent downtime later. Here's what to l...

Farming Smarter: Maximizing Fertilizer Efficiency

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lorrie Boyer speaks with Matthew Ruark, a professor at the University of Madison, Wisconsin, about how to optimize fertilizer timing for better...

Saturday Short: How to Layer Residual Herbicides

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just one pre-emergence herbicide application may not be enough to battle tough weeds. Splitting the dosage and hitting them twice might give you the u...

Weather Forecasts and Crop Outlook for South America

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode, commodity market expert Al Kluis discusses Brazil’s growing dominance in soybean production, the impact of currency on exports, a...

Saturday Short: How to Evaluate Your Farm Assets

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Farming takes money — and lots of it. Use this advice to examine your assets for the sake of your bottom line and viability for the future. Learn mo...

Planning for Spring Planting: Crop Selection and Rotation

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lorrie Boyer speaks with Todd Vagts, technical agronomist with Channel brand at Bayer about spring planning and planting, and how to choose what...

Nebraska Rancher and Nurse Talks Rural Healthcare, Cattle, and Supporting Foster Families

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today Lisa Foust Prater chats with Dr. Jessica Grote, a western Nebraska rancher, wife, mom, and rural nurse working with AgriSafe. She is also the fo...

Saturday Short: A Rodeo for People with Special Needs

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A rodeo for people with special needs is proving that abilities are greater than disabilities. Learn how the Rascal Rodeo, which includes modified sti...

Market Trends for Used Planters and Air Drillers

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, machinery expert Dave Mowitz sits down with Andy Campbell, director of insights at Tractor Zoom, to discuss used planters, air drillers, and se...

Saturday Short: Head's Up for Dump Truck Hazards

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Large dump trucks and trailers are indispensable on the farm for hauling grain and silage, but there are safety concerns. Learn how to stay safe aroun...

Unlock Yield Potential of Early Planted Soybeans

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, as part of our Finetune Fertility coverage, Lorrie Boyer sits down with Shaun Casteel, an agronomy professor at Purdue University, and Meagan K...

Saturday Shorts: Reap the Combined Benefits of Manure and Cover Crops

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Livestock manure has long been valued for providing nutrients for crops and increasing soil quality. Cover crops have similar benefits, and prevent nu...

2025 Used Machinery Outlook

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, machinery expert Dave Mowitz sits down with Andy Campbell, director of insights at Tractor Zoom, to discuss the state of used equipment for 202...

Conservation is a Mindset

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Adrienne Held speaks with Megan Dwyer, who serves as the director of conservation and nutrient stewardship for IL Corn, and is a four...

Tips for Navigating U.S. Grain Markets in 2025

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jordan Reynolds talks with commodity market expert Al Kluis about the unexpected twists and unusual trends that shaped the grain mark...

Managing Cold Weather Stress in Livestock

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Jordan Reynolds speaks with Joe Ory, an Earlham, Iowa, cattle rancher and row crop farmer, about cold weather stress on cattle. Ory discusses t...

2024 Corn Season in Review

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Jordan Reynolds speaks with Jared Goplen, an agronomy manager at Wyffles Hybrids, about the 2024 Corn growing season. Jared discusses some of t...

Buying Corn Silage to Feed Cows in the Winter

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Jordan Reynolds speaks with Eric Bailey, Associate Professor & State Beef Extension Specialist at the University of Missouri about his research...

2024 Soybean Season in Review

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Jordan Reynolds speaks with Drew Beckman, a field agronomist at Beck's Hybrids, about the 2024 soybean growing season. Drew discusses some of t...

2024 Machinery Auction Market Year in Review

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Moving Iron's Casey Seymour offers a 2024 auction market year in review. What happened in 2024 that will affect 2025? What ended in 2...

Family, Farming, and Social Media | Farmers For the Future

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lisa chats with Jordan and Jacki Christman, a husband-and-wife team who manage JC Farms in North Dakota. Jordan, a crop farmer and Ja...

End-of-Year Outlook on Used Equipment

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Moving Iron's Casey Seymour examines the used planter, sprayer, tractor and combine markets over the last quarter, and takes an early...

SF Podcast 202: Key Strategies For Managing Weed Resistance

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Adrienne Held talks with Dr. Tommy Butts, weed specialist with Purdue Extension, about his insights and advice for managing weed resi...

SF Podcast 201: Diversifying the Farm in a Big Way | Farmers For the Future

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer chats with Maryland farmer Alan Eck about the evolving diversity of his operation on the Eastern Shore. They delve into ...

SF Podcast 200: Get the Edge Over Winter Weeds

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Adrienne Held talks with Aaron Hager, weed specialist with the University of Illinois Extension, to identify promising weed control p...

SF Podcast 199: End-of-year row crop tractors

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Moving Iron's Casey Seymour examines the planter and row crop tractor markets, as the auction season ramps up through the end of the ...

SF Podcast 198: Raising lower carbon-generating cattle

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer interviews Dr. Frank Mitloehner, a Professor and Air Quality Specialist, about his research on carbon emissions from cat...

SF Podcast 197: How – and why – to dial in P and K | Finetune Fertility

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Adrienne Held talks with Keith Byerly, commercial sustainability lead with Mosaic, about how managing phosphorus and potassium can he...

SF Podcast 196: The importance of and advancements in agricultural research

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Saharah Moon Chapotin, Ph.D., executive director of the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), ab...

SF Podcast 195: Born to Farm | Farmers For the Future

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Matthew Kolshefski, a young seventh-generation farmer from Butte, North Dakota, about the family legacy that ...

SF Podcast 194: Art Gallery Sparks Main Street Comeback

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lisa Foust Prater talks with John Lopez about his journey from a South Dakota rancher to a celebrated sculptor, and how his creativit...

SF Podcast 193: Peak Season Auction Update

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Moving Iron's Casey Seymour examines the auction market at-large, headed into the last quarter of the year. Which machines will have ...

SF Podcast 192: All About Freight and Transportation Systems

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Dennis Wilmsmeyer, executive director of America’s Central Port, about the innerworkings of commodity shipp...

SF Podcast 191: Consider These Nitrogen Application Tips | Finetune Fertility

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At first glance, a switch to fall-applied nitrogen may seem like an ideal way to reduce input costs. But simple solutions are often too good to be tru...

SF Podcast 190: The Path to Potatoes | Farmers For the Future

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with first-generation farmers Carl and Besty Long about how tenacity and flexibility helped them build their succe...

SF Podcast 189: Early-fall auction market round-up

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Moving Iron's Casey Seymour examines the used machinery auction market overall, which is headed into its peak season, including a rep...

SF Podcast 188: AI: What is it and how is it used in ag?

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Austin O'Brien, associate professor of computer science at Dakota State University, to define artificial inte...

SF Podcast 187: Building a fertility road map through tissue sampling | Finetune Fertility

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chelsea Dinterman talks with Josh Johnston, an agronomist with AgriGold, about why a grower should conduct tissue sampling, his notio...

SF Podcast 186: Dedicated to community service | Hometown Heroes

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lisa Foust Prater sits down with Dean and Tillie Thompson at their farm outside Baudette, Minnesota, near the Canadian border. They g...

SF Podcast 185: How to prepare for frogeye leaf spot | Disease Playbook

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Carl Bradley, an Extension specialist in plant pathology at the University of Kentucky, about frogeye leaf sp...

SF Podcast 184: Building farm stability through diversification | Farmers for the Future

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with central Illinois farmer Casey McCausland, who was not raised in agriculture, but found himself deeply investe...

SF Podcast 183: Exploring the used planter market

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, in what is typically peak season for used planter sales, Moving Iron's Casey Seymour explores the history of the used planter market,...

SF Podcast 182: How to work with an auction company on a farm sale

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Mark Stock, CEO of BigIron Auctions, about the start of his auction business in 1984, his pivot to internet-o...

SF Podcast 181: How to be successful at sale barn marketing

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Mike VanMaanen, owner of the Eastern Missouri Commission Company, about what to consider when preparing to se...

SF Podcast 180: How to scout and manage these concerning crop diseases | Disease Playbook

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Successful Farming editor Chelsea Dinterman visits with Camille Lambert, technical service manager with FMC, about which crop disease...

SF Podcast 179: Growing 600-bushel corn | Yield Quest

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Virginia grower and 2023 NCGA corn yield winner David Hula about his farm makeup, his family farming history,...

SF Podcast 178: Nurturing a farming lifestyle | Farmers for the Future

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Lodi, Wisconsin, farmers Rochelle and Evan Schnadt, who, along with their young children, are forging their o...

SF Podcast 177: Used tractor market check-in

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Moving Iron's Casey Seymour covers the used 4WD tractor market, as planting season winds down. Discussion covers the number of machin...

SF Podcast 176: Serving veterans through equine therapy

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with J.R. Smith, president and co-founder of The Veteran’s Ranch, a non-profit organization that serves military...

SF Podcast 175: High-yield soybeans | Yield Quest

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with world soybean yield record holder Alex Harrell about his Georgia farm operation, the disease and pest pressur...

SF Podcast 174: Finding feed solutions when supplies are tight

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Dan Schaefer, professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin and owner of Shaefer Beef Consulting, about t...

SF Podcast 173: A balanced approach to marketing

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Bryan Doherty, senior market advisor and vice president of brokerage solutions with Total Farm Marketing, abo...

SF Podcast 172: Used combine market trends

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Moving Iron's Casey Seymour tracks the used combine marketplace and the trends he's observing as farmers purchase harvest equipment b...

SF Podcast 171: How to manage common bacterial diseases in corn | Disease Playbook

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Tamara Jackson-Ziems, a plant pathologist and professor at the University of Nebraska, about common bacterial...

SF Podcast 170: Creating renewable energy from manure

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Karl Crave, vice president of operations with Dynamic Renewables, about how the company creates renewable ene...

SF Podcast 169: Crop scouting | Yield Quest

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Stephanie Porter, outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association, and agronomist Kelly Robertson, ...

SF Podcast 168: The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska finds a future in agriculture | Hometown Heroes

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lisa Foust Prater talks with Aaron LaPointe about farming initiatives within the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and his efforts to promo...

SF Podcast 167: The state of the used machinery market

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, as auction season ramps up, Moving Iron's Casey Seymour takes an at-a-glance look at the auction market for farm machinery. Learn mor...

SF Podcast 166: Get to know the AgriSafe Network

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with a representative from the AgriSafe Network, a non-profit organization that represents health professionals an...

SF Podcast 165: Early season management can save yields from disease | Disease Playbook

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Successful Farming editor Chelsea Dinterman visits with Nick Tinsley, a seed treatment technical field representative for BASF, about...

SF Podcast 164: How to maintain grain quality in storage

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Dr. Kenneth Hellevang, professor and Extension engineer in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engi...

SF Podcast 163: Used planter market trends

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Moving Iron's Casey Seymour tracks the used planter market, including performance upgrade kits for John Deere's ExactEmerege and Prec...

SF Podcast 162: Talking Tractors with an antique machinery enthusiast

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer has a conversation with Michael Hinton, the owner and operator of TalkingTractors.com. This passion project serves as a ...

SF Podcast 161: What the EPA Herbicide Strategy means at the farm level | Weeds Playbook

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Successful Farming editor Adrienne Held visits with Jake Li, the EPA deputy assistant administrator for pesticide programs, and Dr. S...

SF Podcast 160: Distilling tradition with Whiskey Acres | Hometown Heroes

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fifth-generation farmer Jamie Walter was looking to diversify his northern Illinois farm. One night he was sitting at his desk, sipping on a bourbon, ...

SF Podcast 159: Sprayer market trends

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Moving Iron's Casey Seymour, discusses the sprayer market and the downstream effects of new technologies. Learn more about your ad c...

SF Podcast 158: How methane digesters create renewable energy from cattle feedlots

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Lorrie Boyer visits with Big Horn Renewables CEO, Mike Pardon. Mike explains how methane digesters work to produce renewable energy f...

SF Podcast 157: Tips for preparing for calving season

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Lorrie Boyer visits with Aaron Berger, Beef Systems Extension Educator with the University of Nebraska. Aaron discusses the important...

SF Podcast 156: A sustainable alternative to improve cattle herd performance with Agolin

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Lorrie Boyer has a conversation with Martha Baker who works with the Alltech dairy business division as the Agolin product lead. Allt...

SF Podcast 155: How to prevent yield loss from ragweeds | Weeds Playbook

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ragweeds continue to be a concern for farmers. Christy Sprague, Lead Extension Specialist and Professor at Michigan State University, sat down with S...

SF Podcast 154: How Farm Rescue helps farmers during a crisis

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Dan Erdmann, Marketing Program Manager at Farm Rescue. Dan discusses what the organization does for farmers a...

SF Podcast 153: High horsepower row crop tractor market trends

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Moving Iron's Casey Seymour, tracks inventory, option markets, and trends of high horsepower row crop tractors. Learn more about you...

SF Podcast 152: What to consider when managing a dairy operation

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lorrie Boyer talks with Dr. Joe Gillespie, Senior Professional Service Veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim. Dr. Gillespie discusses the current tre...

SF Podcast 151: What should you prepare for farm tax season?

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tax season can be an uncertain time to ensure you are paying what you need to. On this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Kristine Tidgren, Director of ...

SF Podcast 150: Let's talk about pigweeds and pigweed issues | Weeds Playbook

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Aaron Hager, who is a University of Illinois weed scientist. Aaron talks about everything pigweed and their h...

SF Podcast 149: What factors to consider when buying bulls for commercial herds

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When buying bulls or genetic testing for commercial herds, there are many factors to consider for a successful operation. Lorrie Boyer talks with Trav...

SF Podcast 148: Cut costs, not yields when soil health improves | Farm School

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When soil health improves, fewer inputs may be needed. Profitability can increase when inputs are reduced and yields can be maintained. The key is to ...

SF Podcast 147: The best strategies for weed mitigation | Weeds Playbook

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lorrie Boyer talks about a variety of weed mitigation strategies with Dr. Jason Norsworthy, Distinguished Professor and Elms Farming Chair of Weed Sci...

SF Podcast 146: The current state of the poultry industry

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Assistant Professor of Poultry Science, John Boney, about the current state of the poultry industry. John dis...

SF Podcast 145: How to grow early-planted soybeans | Farm School

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Producers today are pushing the envelope when it comes to early planting of soybeans because earlier planting dates often equate to more bushels at ha...