Successful Farming Podcast
Episodes
SF Podcast 144: What to consider when retrofitting equipment
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are many factors to consider when deciding to retrofit equipment for a farm operation's needs. Editor, Lorrie Boyer, talks with Gregg Ibendahl, ...
SF Podcast 143: Advice from a Soil Health Champion
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, editor Lorrie Boyer, has a conversation with Soil Health Champion and South Carolina farmer, Carl Coleman. Carl discusses the process...
SF Podcast 142: Using a cover crop to boost organic matter | Farm School
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With interest in soil health growing across the food-production spectrum, finding ways to help soil improve is more critical than ever. Building soil ...
SF Podcast 141: Start the season strong with pre-emergent herbicides | Weeds Playbook
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A clean field is a farmers first line of defense against herbicide-resistant weed populations. Kip Jacobs, a technical service manager for UPL, sat do...
SF Podcast 140: This is how one farmer revitalized the "Soybean Capital of the World" | Hometown Heroes
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a population just under 700, deep in fly-over country, Norborne, Missouri, is easy to miss on a map. But for residents of the town, the self-proc...
SF Podcast 139: Don't forget these tips for a safe harvest
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Harvest is a wonderful time of year. However, when a producer is working during the long hours of harvest it is important to be safe. Ben Covington, D...
SF Podcast 138: The fabric of family | In Her Field
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Five years ago, Tracy Woodard and her husband, Ty, started the business, Covered in Cotton, from their Darlington, South Carolina, farm. The company u...
SF Podcast 137: Managing weed escapes at harvest | Weeds Playbook
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some weeds manage to make it through the season and elude grower's weed control tactics. Lorrie Boyer talks with Dr. Christy Sprague, a weed extension...
SF Podcast 136: This is how an estate plan can save the farm | Farm School
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to farm continuation and estate planning, it’s never too early to start. Kevin Peterson of Gilbert, Iowa, was also a farmer and a fire...
SF Podcast 135: Best Irrigation Practices
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many farmers face issues when considering best practices or strategies for their irrigation. Lorrie Boyer talks with Dr. Allen Thompson, who is a Plan...
SF Podcast 134: The benefits of no-tilling in heavy soil | Farm School
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heavy soil can present challenges to farmers hoping to transition to no-till. But with patience and a whole-systems approach including cover crops, th...
SF Podcast 133: Maximize yields with predictive agronomy | Disease Playbook
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ed...
SF Podcast 132: The difference between soil fertility and nutrient management
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Successful Farming podcast, Lorrie Boyer talks with Penn State Plant Science Department Assistant Professor, Charlie White, abo...
SF Podcast 131: Beginning a Consumer Beef Business | In Her Field
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Klitz started her direct-to-consumer beef business, Oak Barn Beef, as a college sophomore. Klitz sells premium products across the U.S. offerin...
SF Podcast 130: Become an expert scouter | Farm School
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Search early and often to detect weed, disease, and pest pressure, and formulate a plan. On the surface, scouting seems simple. Getting into the field...
SF Podcast 129: Combatting SCN resistance in soybeans | Disease Playbook
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heavy reliance on one form of SCN resistance is causing problems in soybean fields. Successful Farming Assistant Agronomy Editor, Chelsea Dinterman, s...
SF Podcast 128: How to select better seed varieties | Farm School
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As new corn hybrids and soybean varieties routinely shoulder older seeds out of the marketplace, selecting new seeds brings up multiple questions: Wha...
SF Podcast 127: Spot the dangers of tar spot | Disease Playbook
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 edit...
SF Podcast 126: Cultivating healing and education at Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary | Hometown Heroes
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the outskirts of Smyrna, Delaware, Andrea and Michael Haritos run an un-assuming homestead. While an unlikely and unexpected endeavor for these car...
SF Podcast 125: North Carolina dairy farmer overcomes tragedy with success | In Her Field
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Bridges McMurry was born to farm and that’s no hyperbole. She lives near Shelby, North Carolina, on Bridges Dairy Road, named for her farming...
SF Podcast 124: What factors affect farmland values?
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Sarff, President of Murray Wise Associates, LLC from Champaign, Illinois, talks with Lorrie Boyer on the factors that drive the price of agricult...
SF Podcast 123: The hay testing process
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hay testing is a crucial practice to ensure optimal nutrition among livestock. On this podcast, Lorrie Boyer talks with Shelby Filley, Regional Livest...
SF Podcast 122: Be on the lookout for sudden death syndrome | Disease Playbook
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sudden death syndrome can decimate soybean yields seemingly in the blink of an eye. SDS can also be hard to identify, often being mistaken for other d...
SF Podcast 121: Brighten The Corner Where You Are | Hometown Hero
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brighten The Corner Where You Are is a hymn we may not hear as often today as we used to, but its message is one that resonates with the Brown family....
SF Podcast 120: Grain bin storage and maintenance
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grain storage and maintenance is a crucial step to maintaining a successful farm operation. On this podcast, Lorrie Boyer talks with Ron Meyer with th...
SF Podcast 119: Using electrification for weed management | Weeds Playbook
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As herbicide resistance continues to impact farmers, ag machinery companies are thinking outside the box. Successful Farming editor, Chelsea Dinterman...
SF Podcast 118: Preparing the planter for spring
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Planter maintenance is essential to ensure the machinery is running smoothly in the field. Lorrie Boyer talks with Kevin Kimberley of Kimberley Ag Con...
SF Podcast 117: Using drone technology to counter weeds | Weeds Playbook
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drone technology is ever-evolving to help farmers combat weeds on their operations. Successful Farming editor, Chelsea Dinterman, discusses the approa...
SF Podcast 116: Consider adjuvants for weed management | Weeds Playbook
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing the right adjuvant can give you an edge over hardy weeds. Successful Farming editor, Chelsea Dinterman, sat down with Bryan Young to discuss ...
SF Podcast 115: Advice for a beginning farmer | Farmers for the Future
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Zahradka, a young farmer from Lawton, North Dakota, has always wanted to farm and raise cattle for as long as he can remember. Editor, Lorrie B...
SF Podcast 114: An alternative weed strategy | Weeds Playbook
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Successful Farming Editors, Laurie Bedord and Chelsea Dinterman discuss how farmers may not have the time to wait to address weed issues. Instead, far...
SF Podcast 113: Tips for after harvest weed mitigation | Weeds Playbook
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Post-harvest weed mitigation is a crucial practice for any farm operation. Editor, Lorrie Boyer, talks with Dr. Aaron Hager, who is an Associate Profe...
SF Podcast 112: The importance of building your team | Farmers for the Future
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alisha Schwertner has many roles from being a Product Manager with John Deere, certified crop advisor, chairwomen with the National Young Farmer & Ran...
SF Podcast 111: The Michigan century farm that specializes in ancient grains
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maple Drive Farms in southern Michigan have introduced ancient, specialty grains into the crop rotation. They’ve also built a gluten-free, 2,400-squ...
SF Podcast 110: Tips for your 2023 seed selection
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Considering your seed selection for the following year can be a difficult decision, depending on your operation. Editor, Lorrie Boyer, talks with Nath...
SF Podcast 109: The importance of fall weed control | Weeds Playbook
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Successful Farming Editors, Laurie Bedord and Chelsea Dinterman, discuss the importance of a fall herbicide application. As the weather cools down, we...
SF Podcast 108: The 121-year-old legacy of Diamond Bar Ranch in the Nebraska Sandhills region
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SF Podcast 107: Harvest weed seed control with the seed terminator | Weeds Playbook
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sta...
SF Podcast 106: The lessons learned from a 150-year-old Minnesota Farm
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Terry of Northfield, Minnesota, has celebrated major milestones in the past year. In addition to his family farm reaching its sesquicentennial, Ter...
SF Podcast 105: Equipment maintenance checklist
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It can be difficult to develop a harvest maintenance checklist. Editor, Lorrie Boyer, talks with Extension Educator in Agronomy with Penn State Extens...
SF Podcast 104: Forging a career in agriculture "by accident" | Farmers for the Future
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
SF Podcast 103: A caretaker of history on a 200-year-old Indiana farm
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 you...
SF Podcast 102: Meeting the Electric Tractor Demand
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Editor, Lorrie Boyer, talks with Mani Iyer, CEO of Solectrac, about the growing industry of electric tractors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
SF Podcast 101: Farmers Market Coalition
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Successful Farming's, Lorrie Boyer, talks with Hannah Fuller with the Farmers Market Coalition on how farmers can diversify into farmers markets. Lear...
SF Podcast 100: Teamwork Works
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, a...
SF Podcast 99: Preble County Problem Solver
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Marshall’s knack for putting together triangles and squares into beautiful quilt patterns is only trumped by her ability to piece together peop...
SF Podcast 98: The music of home
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cindy Southern Marion’s family farm near Dobson, North Carolina was built on a foundation of cattle, tobacco, and music. Her three children all wo...
SF Podcast 97: Amazing grasslands
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SF Podcast 96: How to Make 25K Without a Tractor
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
SF Podcast 95: Matinee missionary
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 abo...
SF Podcast 94: Farm toys made in Kansas
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 tinke...
SF Podcast 93: Cybersecurity on the farm
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 info...
SF Podcast 92: Why corn struggles with cover crops
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
SF Podcast 91: Conversation with a Plant Breeder
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cor...
SF Podcast 90: Tractor Wars
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SF Podcast 89: Transitioning the Farm to Your Kids and the In-Laws
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transitioning the farm to the kids also includes their spouses. Author and expert farm family coach Elaine Froese talks about communication between pa...
SF Podcast 88: 2022 grain market outlook
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SF Podcast 87: The Stock Cropper
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
SF Podcast 86: Barbed wire phone
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 neighbo...
SF Podcast 85: What on Earth is Mother Nature doing?
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you said to yourself, "this weather is crazy"? Eric Snodgrass is the principal atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions. In...
SF Podcast 84: Growing together for a sustainable future
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 so...
SF Podcast 83: Growing sustainability
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
SF Podcast 82: The Farmer's Daughter
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 fa...
SF Podcast 81: Buying seed for 2022
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 mu...
SF Podcast 80: The unconventional father and son
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cou...
SF Podcast 79: Ageless Iron and the stories behind it
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Once tractors started replacing horses, tractor manufacturers came out of the woodwork. Some were reputable and some were downright swindlers. Success...
SF Podcast 78: Saving the family farm with whiskey
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 genera...
SF Podcast 77: Minerva Dairy - America's oldest family-owned creamery
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
SF Podcast 76: Saving rural grocery stores
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sta...
SF Podcast 75: Successful Farming's Betsy Freese Retires
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
SF Podcast 74: Brandi Buzzard - Advocating for Agriculture
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
SF Podcast 73: A farmer's time is precious
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ho...
SF Podcast 72: The 1031 Exchange Tax Deferral Tool
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 la...
SF Podcast 71: Starting a dairy farm
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Despite market fluctuations, there are some who still want to become dairy producers. In this episode, Successful Farming's Mark Moore talks with Trac...
SF Podcast 70: Buying used equipment
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Da...
SF Podcast 69: Strategies for soybean success
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every soybean farmer wants the secret to high yields while saving money. DeAnna Thomas talks with Cederville, Ohio soybean producer Cory Atley about h...
SF Podcast 68: Adding resale value to used equipment
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Selling your used equipment and machinery can bring top dollar if you pay attention to detail. Jodi Henke talks with Successful Farming's Executive Ma...
SF Podcast 67: Weather and weed control - past, present, and future
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ab...
SF Podcast 66: Weed Science Society of America
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
SF Podcast 65: Weed Seeds in Manure
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not all weed seeds are destroyed when livestock consume them. What goes in will sometimes come out. Jodi Henke talks with University of Minnesota Ext...
SF Podcast 64: Marketing Strategies for the Recent Grain Rally
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
SF Podcast 63: Weed control with little hammers
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 manag...
SF Podcast 62: Recognize and prevent weed herbicide resistance
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SF Podcast 61: A bumper crop of corn you don't want
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
SF Podcast 60: Understanding grain marketing
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
SF Podcast 59: Protect Soil Fertility with Sustainable Practices
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Soil health and sustainability is top of mind for farmers and ranchers. DeAnna Thomas talks with Nutrien's Director of Sustainable Ag Retail, Tom Dani...
SF Podcast 58: Tools for Soil Success in 2021
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SF Podcast 57: Determining Fall Fertilizer Applications to Start 2021 Strong
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 pla...
SF Podcast 56: Pulling and Evaluating Soil Samples
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
SF Podcast 54: Dry Corn with Ground Heat
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
SF Podcast 55: Preventing Soybean Loss at Harvest
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
SF Podcast 53: "Farmers for the Future" a conversation with Lillie Beringer
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Lillie Beringer returned home from college to start her career as an animal nutritionist, she didn’t anticipate purchasing her grandparent’s ...
SF Podcast 52: "Farmers for the Future" a conversation with Hannah Borg
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SF Podcast 51: Bogged Down Cranberries
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You can't have a proper Thanksgiving dinner without cranberries. Jodi Henke talks with Dawn-Gates Allen, a 4th generation cranberry grower in Massachu...
SF Podcast 50: Successful Farming "In the Field" powered by Xtreme Ag.Farm | October Harvest
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Bill Spiegel, Successful Farming Crops Editor, as he talks with three farmers from Xtreme Ag. Farm. Bill talks with Kelly Garrett (Arion, Iowa), ...
SF Podcast 49: Preventing rock-hard soil compaction
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 suc...
SF Podcast 48: Buying a combine - new or used?
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 F...
SF Podcast 47: Training your farm team with precision tools
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SF Podcast 46: Measuring the effectiveness of precision farming
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SF Podcast 45: Connecting your fleet with precision ag for maximum productivity
26 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Piecemealing doesn't work if you want maximum productivity out of precision ag technology. Successful Farming's Jodi Henke talks with Simon Knutson of...