Successful Farming Podcast

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 cash crops in the ground, an Extension educator says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In todays episode Lisa Foust Prater has a conversation with Patrick Muhammad. He shares his journey from public school principal to first-generation farmer and principal of Chattahoochee Hills Charter School, where farming and nature are integrated into education. He highlights the importance of hands-on learning, mentorship, and community support in agriculture, as well as the challenges and rewards of farming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 work ethic in even the youngest farm kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, row crop tractors, and self-propelled sprayers. They cover recent price drops, dealer inventory trends, and why now may be a good time to buy. Tune in for expert insights on pricing, demand, and what to expect in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 look for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Lorrie Boyer speaks with Matthew Ruark, a professor at the University of Madison, Wisconsin, about how to optimize fertilizer timing for better nutrient uptake and higher yields. Together, they cover strategies for tailoring applications based on soil conditions and weather, while balancing efficiency and cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 upper hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In todays episode, commodity market expert Al Kluis discusses Brazil’s growing dominance in soybean production, the impact of currency on exports, and shifting market dynamics for corn and soybeans. He also covers key price outlooks, delayed planting in South America, and what U.S. farmers should watch for in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today Lorrie Boyer speaks with Todd Vagts, technical agronomist with Channel brand at Bayer about spring planning and planting, and how to choose what will work best for your farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 founder of Foster Love With Beef, a non profit that provides local beef to families with foster children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A rodeo for people with special needs is proving that abilities are greater than disabilities. Learn how the Rascal Rodeo, which includes modified stick horse and barrel racing, cow mining, steer racing and other events, is life-changing for participants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, machinery expert Dave Mowitz sits down with Andy Campbell, director of insights at Tractor Zoom, to discuss used planters, air drillers, and seed tenders. They explore seasonal trends, inventory shifts, and how advanced technology like electric drives and precision controls is reshaping equipment values. The conversation also highlights regional market differences and the challenges of valuing highly customized machinery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 around hydraulic beds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, as part of our Finetune Fertility coverage, Lorrie Boyer sits down with Shaun Casteel, an agronomy professor at Purdue University, and Meagan Kaiser, a Missouri farmer and COO of Perry Agricultural Laboratory, to discuss how sulfur applications can increase nitrogen fixation and nodule formulation in early-planted soybeans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Livestock manure has long been valued for providing nutrients for crops and increasing soil quality. Cover crops have similar benefits, and prevent nutrients from leaching. Use these tips to effectively pair the two practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, machinery expert Dave Mowitz sits down with Andy Campbell, director of insights at Tractor Zoom, to discuss the state of used equipment for 2025 — what’s hot, what’s not, where buying opportunities are, and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 fourth-generation farmer and certified crop advisor. They will discuss steps farmers can take to reduce nutrient runoff and improve water quality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jordan Reynolds talks with commodity market expert Al Kluis about the unexpected twists and unusual trends that shaped the grain markets in 2024. They dive into common mistakes farmers and traders make year after year, and Al shares his seasoned advice for navigating the 2025 selling season with confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Jordan Reynolds speaks with Joe Ory, an Earlham, Iowa, cattle rancher and row crop farmer, about cold weather stress on cattle. Ory discusses the signs of stress to watch out for, how to deal with it when your cattle are experiencing it, and how to better prevent it in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices