Successful Farming Podcast

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Tamara Jackson-Ziems, a plant pathologist and professor at the University of Nebraska, about common bacterial diseases in corn (such as Goss's bacterial wilt and blight, bacterial leaf streak and Stewart's wilt), the impact they have on crop yield, and how to identify and manage them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Karl Crave, vice president of operations with Dynamic Renewables, about how the company creates renewable energy from livestock manure, including how it works and how farmers have collaborated to develop sustainable, green energy solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Stephanie Porter, outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association, and agronomist Kelly Robertson, about ways to maximize crop scouting efforts in corn and soybeans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Lisa Foust Prater talks with Aaron LaPointe about farming initiatives within the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and his efforts to promote careers in agriculture to tribal youth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, as auction season ramps up, Moving Iron's Casey Seymour takes an at-a-glance look at the auction market for farm machinery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with a representative from the AgriSafe Network, a non-profit organization that represents health professionals and educators who strive to reduce health disparities found among the agricultural community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Successful Farming editor Chelsea Dinterman visits with Nick Tinsley, a seed treatment technical field representative for BASF, about smart management decisions that can ward off early-season diseases and maximize farmers’ profit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Dr. Kenneth Hellevang, professor and Extension engineer in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at North Dakota State University, about ways to maintain grain moisture content and grain temperature - two key focus areas for gain quality, according to Hellevang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Moving Iron's Casey Seymour tracks the used planter market, including performance upgrade kits for John Deere's ExactEmerege and Precision Planting's CornerStone planters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Lorrie Boyer has a conversation with Michael Hinton, the owner and operator of TalkingTractors.com. This passion project serves as a connection point for antique tractor collectors, complete with forums and classifieds, associations and clubs, parts, books, merchandise and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Successful Farming editor Adrienne Held visits with Jake Li, the EPA deputy assistant administrator for pesticide programs, and Dr. Stanley Culpepper, weed science Extension specialist from the University of Georgia, about the Endangered Species Act, the EPA’s Herbicide Strategy and what they will mean for pesticide registrations and use at the farm level moving forward. Learn mor...

Fifth-generation farmer Jamie Walter was looking to diversify his northern Illinois farm. One night he was sitting at his desk, sipping on a bourbon, and a lightbulb went off. Bourbon has to contain at least 51% corn, and DeKalb, Illinois, is the Napa Valley of corn. After carefully assessing the farm’s strengths and weaknesses, Walter knew growing the grain wasn’t going to be the problem. Learn m...

On this episode, Moving Iron's Casey Seymour, discusses the sprayer market and the downstream effects of new technologies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Lorrie Boyer visits with Big Horn Renewables CEO, Mike Pardon. Mike explains how methane digesters work to produce renewable energy from cattle feedlots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Lorrie Boyer visits with Aaron Berger, Beef Systems Extension Educator with the University of Nebraska. Aaron discusses the important factors to consider when preparing for calving season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Lorrie Boyer has a conversation with Martha Baker who works with the Alltech dairy business division as the Agolin product lead. Alltech has partnered with Agolin, which develops and produces sustainable and nutritional solutions for cattle herd performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ragweeds continue to be a concern for farmers. Christy Sprague, Lead Extension Specialist and Professor at Michigan State University, sat down with Successful Farming editor, Chelsea Dinterman, to discuss how farmers can develop a plan to prevent ragweeds from leading to yield loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Dan Erdmann, Marketing Program Manager at Farm Rescue. Dan discusses what the organization does for farmers and their families during a crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Moving Iron's Casey Seymour, tracks inventory, option markets, and trends of high horsepower row crop tractors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lorrie Boyer talks with Dr. Joe Gillespie, Senior Professional Service Veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim. Dr. Gillespie discusses the current trends in the dairy industry and tips on running a successful operation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tax season can be an uncertain time to ensure you are paying what you need to. On this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Kristine Tidgren, Director of the Center of Agricultural Law and Taxation, about important tips to remember when preparing your taxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Aaron Hager, who is a University of Illinois weed scientist. Aaron talks about everything pigweed and their historic issues facing farmers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When buying bulls or genetic testing for commercial herds, there are many factors to consider for a successful operation. Lorrie Boyer talks with Travis Taylor, who is a Colorado State University Golden Plains Area Livestock Specialist. Travis gives his insight into his experience when evaluating cattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When soil health improves, fewer inputs may be needed. Profitability can increase when inputs are reduced and yields can be maintained. The key is to first increase soil health. Near Carroll, Ohio, Jay Brandt continues a legacy built by his late father, David Brandt, an iconic farmer who started no-tilling and growing cover crops in the 1970s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Lorrie Boyer talks about a variety of weed mitigation strategies with Dr. Jason Norsworthy, Distinguished Professor and Elms Farming Chair of Weed Science, at the University of Arkansas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices