Successful Farming Podcast

Potassium plays a critical role in plant growth, water movement, and nutrient transport—but when and where you apply it matters. In this Saturday Shorts episode, University of Minnesota nutrient management specialist Dan Kaiser shares practical guidance on potassium timing and placement for corn and soybeans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer is joined by Alex Park, Pacific Northwest division agronomist with Helena Agri-Enterprises, for a deep dive into nitrogen management decisions facing growers in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Potassium plays a critical role in plant growth, water movement, and nutrient transport—but when and where you apply it matters. In this Saturday Shorts episode, University of Minnesota nutrient management specialist Dan Kaiser shares practical guidance on potassium timing and placement for corn and soybeans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s conversation, Lisa Foust Prater sits down with Caydee Savinelli for an open discussion about leadership, career growth, and how women are shaping the future of agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Farm financial stress is rising as the farm economy faces continued uncertainty. In this Saturday Shorts episode from Successful Farming Radio, Jay Wagner, CFO at Compeer Financial, shares practical farm financial management tips to help producers navigate risk and protect cash flow. Learn why understanding cost of production, reviewing interest rates, restructuring farm debt, and improving risk management strategies are critical during low commodity prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Successful Farming, host Lorie Boyer is joined by Andrew Penny, an Agronomy Lead for the U.S. at Bayer Crop Science, to break down the 2026 spring disease outlook for corn and soybeans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this conversation, Ronald Vevoda shares insights about his family's dairy farm in Northern California, discussing their transition from conventional to organic farming, the dynamics of working with family, and the importance of innovative practices in pasture management and irrigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this conversation, Dave Mowitz and Andy Campbell discuss the current trends in the agricultural machinery market, focusing on inventory levels, dealer strategies, and the shift towards online sales. They explore the impact of supply chain issues, seasonal trends, and the dynamics of high horsepower tractors, combines, and semi trucks. The discussion highlights the increasing number of retirement sales and the importance of strategic purchasing for farmers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn creative ways to reuse your Christmas tree—feed the birds, shelter fish, mulch your garden, and prevent erosion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, host Lorrie Boyer talks with Clemson University agronomist Michael Plumbee about seed selection and input planning for corn and soybeans. They cover managing stress, choosing hybrids and traits, balancing costs, and making agronomic decisions that fit Southern growing conditions. Sponsored by Liberty Ultra Herbicide from BASF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thinking about beekeeping? Here’s what new beekeepers need to know about equipment, getting bees, and choosing the right location. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Lorrie Boyer talks with University of Illinois crop physiologist Dr. Fred Below about what drives winning corn and soybean yields. They explore yield contests, genetics, fertility, planting decisions, and why top producers consistently push yield potential higher. Sponsored by Cropland Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A fun look back at 1937 Christmas toy ideas—simple, homemade gifts from the farm workshop that outlasted anything you could buy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this conversation, Dave Mowitz and Andy Campbell discuss the current state of the agricultural equipment market, focusing on the impact of external factors such as China's soybean purchases, market trends for various types of equipment, and strategies for farmers looking to make purchases. They explore the dynamics of combines, tractors, planters, and semi trucks, highlighting opportunities and challenges in each segment. The discussion also touches on the influence of the freight market on semi truck sales and the overall flatness of the market, while looking ahead to potential changes in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to cut and force early-spring branches indoors to add color and life to your home during the dead of winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this engaging conversation, Cheri De Jong shares her journey in the dairy farming industry, highlighting the importance of empowering women in agriculture, navigating family dynamics, and the significance of estate planning and succession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A quick breakdown of year-end tax strategies for farmers—when to defer revenue, when to accelerate it, and how to avoid IRS red flags. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In todays episode,  commodity market experts Bob Linneman and Nick Repke discusses a year end review of the state of the agricultural market, focusing on the influence of government actions, the growth of the US herd size, and the strategies for feeding cattle. He emphasizes the importance of grain demand and the potential for corn exports to drive market growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From fixing weak points to using exclusion devices, here’s how to keep wildlife out and protect your feed, livestock, and peace of mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer sits down with Dennis Bowman, Extension Specialist in Digital Agriculture at the University of Illinois Extension. Dennis shares how farm data—from yield maps to drone imagery—is collected, cleaned, and transformed into real insights farmers can use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices