Successful Farming Podcast

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Soybean growers may be harvesting beans that are partially green and not as dried down as they'd like. Host Jodi Henke talks with Paul Jasa, an extension ag engineer at the University of Nebraska about what level moisture is considered harvestable, combine adjustments for beans that aren't quite ready, and why it's important to get out of the truck and assess the plants with your own eyes. Learn m...

The corn harvest might be late in 2019 with producers bringing it in at less-than-ideal moisture levels. Host Jodi Henke talks with Ken Hellevang from North Dakota State University about handling high moisture corn. Should you leave it in the field as long as you can? What to do and what not to do when drying corn above 21% moisture, battling condensation in the grain bin, and more. Learn more abo...

A delay in crop maturity could make corn and soybeans susceptible to an early frost – if that happens. Host Jodi Henke talks with a Purdue agronomist about why growth stage matters, signs of frost damage, how long to wait before you make an assessment, and tips for harvesting and handling frost-damaged corn and beans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this podcast you’ll hear from a man who is helping Ukrainians earn a living wage and an orchard owner who hires them several months out of the year. Also, what four Ukrainian men have to say about their jobs, their families, and what they think about life in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Familiar people and places make a town feel like home. What happens when those things aren't quite as you remembered them? Editorial Content Director, Dave Kurns, finds out when he visits the growing suburb of a suburb where he grew up: New Lenox, Illinois. In this Hometown Series, our editors packed up their bags and hit the road ready to look at their hometown from a different perspective. Liste...

The 80's packed a punch to small towns around the Midwest. Editor Jodi Henke returns to her hometown in Clarence, Iowa, to see what bruises remain. In this Hometown Series, our editors packed up their bags and hit the road ready to look at their hometown from a different perspective. Listen to see how things have changed since their childhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Where did you come from? How has it changed? Or are you the one who is different now? Determined to answer some tough questions, editor Gil Gullickson returns to his hometown in Langford, South Dakota. In this Hometown Series, our editors packed up their bags and hit the road ready to look at their hometown from a different perspective. Listen to see how things have changed since their childhood....

Doug Peterson is a NRCS Regional Soil Health Specialist. He is passionate about helping farmers solve resource concerns with their soils. Whether weeds, insects, or erosion, Peterson encourages implementing the right soil health principles for every farmer’s situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Groff is a pioneer in the cover crop movement. He was a driving force in the widespread adoption of radishes as a major component of cover crop blends around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back in the 1970s, no-till farming was about as rare as a day with no wind on the prairies of North Dakota and Manitoba, Canada. But farmers in these two nations came together to jointly work for a common goal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gabe Brown struggled with Mother Nature. After 10 years of wet springs, dry summers, hail storms, and bills to pay, Brown decided there had to be a better way. This is the story of his family’s journey to soil health, and the book he wrote to help others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lee Kline was the farm reporter for WHO Radio in Des Moines for 40 years.  He recently sat down and reminisced with SF Advanced Technology Editor, Laurie Bedord.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian, Farmer, and Mayor Drew Hastings took a break from calving to call in to the Successful Farming Podcast, we talk comedy, farming and politics.   After spending years in Hollywood, Drew decided to return to the midwest to try his hand at farming. Unhappy with the conditions of his hometown, Hillsboro, Ohio, Drew ran for, and was elected mayor. In 2015 he was re-elected to a second term. Le...

Mike and Jason discuss some recent and upcoming articles in Successful Farming Magazine. Touching on land values, cash rents and farm market outlook for 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Bruce discuss Agricultural Diversification, Water Quality Issues, Ethanol, and much more. Bruce is CEO of Summit Agricultural Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First in the SF Podcast "Titans of Agriculture" series, Advanced Technology Editor, Laurie Bedord sits down with Al Myers, President of Ag Leader Technology. As Iowa-based Ag Leader Technology celebrates its 25th anniversary, we take you back to where it all began and a glimpse into what's ahead.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ray Bohacz, the Successful Farming Engine Man, is the guest in the first installment of the Successful Farming Podcast. Ray discusses how he got his start in writing about cars, why farm machinery maintence is an important part of maximizing yields, some simple tips to keep your equipment running better for longer, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Successful Farming Podcast, Dan Looker discusses the National Agricultural Bankers Conference, the 2018 farm bill, potential candidates for secretary of ag, and bicycles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Successful Farming Podcast, Jason talks to Dave Mowitz.  Dave is the Executive Editor of Machinery and Technology for Successful Farming Magazine, as well as host of Successful Farming on RFD-TV, and editor of the Ageless Iron Almanac.  Dave discusses trends in used equipment prices on dealer lots, antique tractors and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Rob Sharkey is a 5th generation farmer and is raising the same crops on his farm that his family did over 150 years ago. Meeting his wife at age 16 at a 4H dance they have been together ever since. Driven by the 3 F’s… Faith, Family, Farm, they are raising their 4 kids to have an appreciation for where their food comes from and the planning and work it takes to raise a successful crop. Learn more...

Steve is the Farm Management Specialist for Iowa State University Extension, based out of their Polk County office. In today's interview Steve and Jason talk about best practices to keep production costs in check during this fourth straight year of weak commodity prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Gottsch may seem an unlikely media mogul.  But he has built a one-of-a-kind media powerhouse that includes two TV networks, a national satellite radio network, a magazine – and he’s not done yet! Inspired by his agricultural roots, and pulling from his knowledge and experience in commodity trading, satellite television, and livestock auctions, Patrick has found a niche that many so-called...

Guilherme Ravache is the Editorial Director for Successful Farming Brasil. He recently visited the US and discussed several of the issues facing Brazil's ag industry and how the population of Brazil is dealing with some of the problems the country is facing, including the Operation Car Wash scandal, infrastructure issues, political unrest, and Chinese investment in their country. Part 1 of this in...

Probably Rose Creek, Minnesota's youngest farmer, Laura Meany discusses growing up on her family's farm, her decision to return to farming after college, and the circumstances that made that happen a lot sooner than planned. We hear of her love of llamas, a trip to Antarctica and a lot more a long the way. Making the tough choices when an unexpected tragedy changed everything. Learn more about you...