Successful Farming Podcast

As new corn hybrids and soybean varieties routinely shoulder older seeds out of the marketplace, selecting new seeds brings up multiple questions: What will work best in your growing conditions? How will your management style impact performance? Where do you find the most pertinent agronomic information about the newcomers? Bryan Jorgensen, chief agronomist for Jorgensen Land & Cattle of Ideal, South Dakota, gives his insight in selecting the best seed varieties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 editor, Chelsea Dinterman, discussed the topic with agronomist, Whitney Monin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the outskirts of Smyrna, Delaware, Andrea and Michael Haritos run an un-assuming homestead. While an unlikely and unexpected endeavor for these career real estate agents, the couple has transformed seven acres into a refuge for the hurting, a classroom for the curious, and a shelter for all who wander. Huck and Buck Farm-Sanctuary is all about feeding people, whether it be their bellies, their minds, or their souls. This is part of the series Hometown Heroes, which profiles residents who strive to better the economics and lifestyles of their rural communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ancestors. Today, McMurry operates Guernsey Girl Creamery, lauded for its milk and award-winning cheese. Though McMurry’s return to the family farm may seem preordained, it didn’t happen easily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Sarff, President of Murray Wise Associates, LLC from Champaign, Illinois, talks with Lorrie Boyer on the factors that drive the price of agricultural land. Eric goes into detail in how land is valued and what investors need to consider before purchasing or selling land.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hay testing is a crucial practice to ensure optimal nutrition among livestock. On this podcast, Lorrie Boyer talks with Shelby Filley, Regional Livestock and Forages Specialist from Oregon State University Extension Service. Shelby discusses the hay testing process and livestock nutrition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 diseases in the field. AgriGold agronomist Nick Frederking sat down with Successful Farming editor Chelsea Dinterman to discuss how to identify and manage SDS risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. After touring around the globe for 22 years, the musically gifted family decided it was time to find a home base. That dream brought them back to their hometown of LeMars, Iowa, where they revitalized several historic buildings and created a unique draw for the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grain storage and maintenance is a crucial step to maintaining a successful farm operation. On this podcast, Lorrie Boyer talks with Ron Meyer with the Colorado State University Extension, who gives advice on keeping grain bins always in their best condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As herbicide resistance continues to impact farmers, ag machinery companies are thinking outside the box. Successful Farming editor, Chelsea Dinterman, sits down with University of Missouri’s Kevin Bradley to discuss new approaches to weed management, from electrification to weed seed destruction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planter maintenance is essential to ensure the machinery is running smoothly in the field. Lorrie Boyer talks with Kevin Kimberley of Kimberley Ag Consulting, about his recommendations so farmers can prepare during the winter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drone technology is ever-evolving to help farmers combat weeds on their operations. Successful Farming editor, Chelsea Dinterman, discusses the approach with Jared Roskamp, a BASF technical service representative, and Ben Johnson, a territory sales manager for Rantizo Drones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Choosing the right adjuvant can give you an edge over hardy weeds. Successful Farming editor, Chelsea Dinterman, sat down with Bryan Young to discuss how adjuvants can complement weed management systems and potentially save you money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Boyer talks with Justin to hear his advice on beginning a farm operation in North Dakota.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Successful Farming Editors, Laurie Bedord and Chelsea Dinterman discuss how farmers may not have the time to wait to address weed issues. Instead, farmers need to become their own R&D department to address troublesome weeds on their operation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-harvest weed mitigation is a crucial practice for any farm operation. Editor, Lorrie Boyer, talks with Dr. Aaron Hager, who is an Associate Professor of Weed Science with the University of Illinois Extension. Dr. Hager gives his advice on weed management following harvest.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alisha Schwertner has many roles from being a Product Manager with John Deere, certified crop advisor, chairwomen with the National Young Farmer & Rancher Committee, and mom to her three young boys. Alisha also farms with her husband on their farm in west central Texas. Successful Farming’s Natalina Sents Bausch, talks with Alisha about the importance of building up a team and other advice from her experience being a young farmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maple Drive Farms in southern Michigan have introduced ancient, specialty grains into the crop rotation. They’ve also built a gluten-free, 2,400-square-foot processing facility on site that churns out high-quality teff, millet, and buckwheat. This business unit of the farm, Tenera Grains, sells the processed ingredients to the Smiths’ daughter, Claire, who uses them to produce and sell granola and other packaged goods through her company, Teffola.  Learn more about the operation by visiting eatteffola.com or contacting Claire Smith at claire@teneragrains.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Considering your seed selection for the following year can be a difficult decision, depending on your operation. Editor, Lorrie Boyer, talks with Nathan Johanning, Extension Educator with the University of Illinois, about important reminders and tools for the upcoming planting season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Successful Farming Editors, Laurie Bedord and Chelsea Dinterman, discuss the importance of a fall herbicide application. As the weather cools down, weeds will always find a way to germinate. Learn what you can do in the fall to reduce the impact of weeds on your operation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices