Best Farm4 Podcasts (2025)

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You Built This: One Incredible Farm Community: What's Next? 52:53

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The hosts go mic-only to say thank you to the people who make this show possible: you. As we wrap up 2025, we take a moment to reflect on what this community has become. The Farm4Profit audience reached: 200,000+ unique listeners 1,200,000+ total downloads 660,000+ Spotify streams 10.4 million+ YouTube views in the last year 2.18 million+ long-form…

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Hidden Diesel Problems Hurting Trucks, Tractors, and other Motors 52:44

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Diesel technology has come a long way — but with tighter emissions systems, DPFs, EGRs, and high-pressure injectors, today’s engines are also more vulnerable than most operators realize. In this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we’re joined by Garth Redifer, Vice President of Sales at Power Service, a third-generation, veteran-owned diesel addit…

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Doing It Wrong on Purpose: Old-School Dairy Farming 1:19:06

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In an ag world driven by automation, efficiency metrics, and shiny new equipment, this farmer is unapologetically doing things differently — and calling it Doing It Wrong Dairy. Tristan is a sixth-generation dairy producer in Wisconsin who believes real farming doesn’t need filters, polish, or permission. Farming on his own for more than a decade, …

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Phishing to Ransomware—Why Ag Is Now a Top Target 1:12:45

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Farms today run more digital systems than ever before — GPS-guided equipment, grain accounting software, cloud-connected records, automated livestock and irrigation controls, and online financial tools. And that shift has put agriculture squarely into the Top 10 most-targeted industries for cyberattacks. In this episode, we sit down with Chris Sher…

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Big-Egg Dreams with Trey Braswell 56:33

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Today’s Farm4Fun episode brings you straight to the porch of Braswell Family Farms, where Trey Braswell, the fourth-generation president of a well-known East-Coast egg and feed operation, walks us through his roots, his responsibilities, and the heart behind a business built for generations. We explore how the farm began in 1943 as a small grist mi…

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Successes in 2025 and What’s Next for 2026 - Agronomic Update 46:52

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We sit down with Brad Burkhart, Market Development Specialist for Corteva Agriscience, to recap what really happened in the 2025 crop season — and what farmers should take forward into 2026. Brad walks us through the major trends he saw at harvest: disease pressure that showed up across multiple regions, waterhemp surges creeping from edge to row, …

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Family Business, Big Responsibility: Tom Mangan on Culture & Leadership 48:04

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This episode features a rare and powerful perspective: what it takes to lead one of agriculture’s most respected family-owned companies — when you’re not part of the family name. We sit down with Tom Mangan, Sukup Manufacturing’s incoming CEO and the first non-family executive to hold the role in the company’s history. Tom’s background spans Farewa…

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Tax Moves That Put Real Money Back in YOUR Pocket 1:08:50

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Tax season doesn’t have to be a scramble — and today’s guests show farmers exactly how to get ahead. We’re joined by two ag-focused CPAs: Mackenzie Sprain from LattaHarris and Hannah Mann from Pioneer Accounting LLC. One brings deep ag tax expertise, the other specializes in helping farmers build cleaner records and better financial visibility — to…

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Thanksgiving Throwdown with the Father/Son Duo behind BarnTalk 1:54:54

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This special Thanksgiving episode features Tork and Sawyer Whisler, the father–son duo behind BarnTalk, This’ll Do Farm, and a massive online following that continues to grow year after year. Tork is a 5th-generation Iowa farmer who returned to hog production after time in construction and sales, and Sawyer is a 6th-generation farmer who jumped str…

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The Legal Mistakes Costing Farmers Thousands 59:35

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Today we’re joined by James (Jim) Eggleston, founding partner of Eggleston King Davis, an agricultural and commercial real estate law expert with offices in Texas and California. Jim specializes in farmland transactions, partitions, entity structuring, asset protection, private equity financing, and complex mediations — all areas that directly impa…

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Farmer King Unfiltered: Broiler Barns, Crops & MORE! 49:55

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Today we’re joined by Emerson King, the young Western Kentucky farmer behind the fast-growing online brand Adventures of Farmer King. Emerson operates a full-time row crop farm paired with six large broiler chicken houses, raising thousands of birds while producing corn, soybeans, wheat, and more. What started as a simple idea to show real farm lif…

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Good Farmers Fail Without a Plan : Hidden Mistakes That Are Killing Family Farms 1:06:30

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In this episode, the Farm4Profit Podcast gets real about the financial and organizational realities facing today’s farms. Jace Young, CEO of Legacy Farmer, joins the hosts to share how he helps farmers move from “organized chaos” to truly structured, profitable, and sustainable businesses. He lays out the five most common pitfalls holding family fa…

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From Parodies to Faith & Farming: Meet The Peterson Farm Bros 37:49

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In this episode, the Farm4Profit Podcast dives into how the Peterson Farm Bros went from small-town Kansas to global agricultural ambassadors — one parody video at a time. Greg shares the story behind launching their first viral video in 2012, the family’s passion for using humor and music to educate the public, and how they balance content creatio…

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From Shop Houses to Farm Shops: No One Ever Built Too Big! 45:14

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In this Farm4Profit episode, the crew sits down with Randy Marcks, Sukup Steel Buildings expert, to discuss the evolution of steel structures in modern agriculture and how smart planning leads to stronger, more efficient operations. Steel buildings aren’t just about durability—they’re about design precision, longevity, and adaptability. Randy walks…

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Farming in the Fast Lane: Kyle Kirkwood - Ag's Connection to IndyCar 34:20

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In this high-octane Farm4Profit episode, the team welcomes Kyle Kirkwood, one of the brightest young stars in the NTT INDYCAR Series, to explore how agriculture fuels racing’s future—literally. Kyle, who pilots the #27 car for Andretti Global, shares his journey from a five-year-old discovering jet cars at Moroso Motorsports Park to standing on the…

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Farm Machinery Marketcheck: What’s Hot & What's Not 45:12

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In this timely market update, DPA’s Luke Stamp joins Farm4Profit to break down the state of the farm equipment marketplace as we move through Fall 2025. Luke opens with a direct comparison to this time last year — sales volume, auction activity, and market strength — then drills into the big-picture factors shaping demand: bankruptcies and liquidat…

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Ranching with a Purpose : Luke & Natalie Kovarik 57:32

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This episode explores the grit, growth, and grace behind building a successful ranch from the ground up. Luke and Natalie share how they turned a shared dream into a working legacy—growing from a small commercial herd to a nationally recognized registered Angus operation known for elite genetics and a customer-first mindset. We dive into: The early…

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From Gut Feel to Game Plan : How to Make Every Dollar Count in 2025 48:30

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“Navigating Tight Margins with Financial Mastery” dives straight into the realities of today’s ag economy. Grant Wiese joins the Farm4Profit crew to unpack how producers can manage risk, make data-backed marketing decisions, and plan for the future—even when margins are razor thin. Listeners will hear how knowing your true cost of production can tr…

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From Dairy Barns to Lambs & Soil Science: Andrew Luzum Balances Farming and Innovation 1:00:00

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Andrew Luzum—a farmer, conservation advocate, and strategic agronomist—to explore how traditional values and modern innovation can work hand in hand to sustain agriculture for generations to come. Andrew shares how his family operation, rooted near a trout hatchery in Winneshiek County, has made water quality and environmental responsibility centra…

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Smart Planning, Big Yields: Champions and the Science Behind Their Success 1:04:00

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Alex Noll, a farmer whose operation has earned national recognition for both corn and wheat yields, shares how he achieved a remarkable 340.39 bu/acre corn yield and consistent top finishes in dryland wheat. Alex explains his crop rotation strategy—especially how following wheat can boost corn and soybean yields by 5–8% and grain sorghum by nearly …

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The Blueprint for Great Wine: Farming with Heart and Precision 58:17

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The Farm4Profit Podcast heads to California wine country for a two-part series highlighting the remarkable people shaping the legacy and future of Sonoma County Winegrowers. In Part 1, Dan Rotlisberger—fifth-generation farmer and Vineyard Manager at Robert Young Estate Vineyards—shares how his family’s operation evolved from diverse orchards to one…

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The Science Behind Ocean Minerals ; Powering the Soil, Crops, and Livestock 44:23

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This Farm4Profit episode brings listeners a deep dive into the science and story of Sea Energy Agriculture, tracing how ocean minerals have moved from experimental hydroponic plots in Florida to practical, profitable farm programs across North America. Guests Lynn Hoover, Senior Director of Agronomy and Commercial Sales, and Michael Sileck, Commerc…

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Resiliency : The Griggs Farms Story 57:50

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This Farm4Profit episode features Matt and Kelly Griggs, owners of Griggs Farms LLC in Humboldt, Tennessee — a fifth-generation family operation growing corn, soybeans, wheat, and cotton on 2,000 acres. What began in 1882 with cotton has evolved into a nationally recognized regenerative farm rooted in conservation and faith. Listeners will hear how…

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How PRO Service Changes the Repair Game ; The Future of Self-Repair 41:08

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For years, farmers have asked for more transparency and tools to maintain their own equipment without depending solely on dealerships. John Deere’s new Operations Center PRO Service may be the most significant answer yet. Guest Kent Brown joins the Farm4Profit team to unpack what this new system offers, why it matters, and how it reshapes the balan…

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Lee Klancher on Espionage, Prototypes, and Ag History - The Secret History of JD vs IH 47:02

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This Farm4Profit Podcast episode takes listeners deep into one of the most dramatic rivalries in agricultural history: the tractor wars of the 1970s and 80s. Our guest, Lee Klancher, is an award-winning author, photographer, and publisher of Octane Press, whose new book Snoopy and the Spy tells the story of International Harvester vs. John Deere du…

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Asset Management for Farmers : Smart Tracking for your Equipment Fleet 41:30

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This Farm4Profit Podcast episode introduces NexOpt, a new asset management and GPS tracking system that promises to change how farmers monitor equipment, track service, and manage downtime. Our guest, Sherie Jones, Operations Manager at STEINBAUER USA, shares how NexOpt—founded in 2016—has already been adopted by industries like postal services, br…

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Corn, Conservation, and College Rivalries with Joe Roberts 59:53

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This Farm4Profit Podcast episode highlights the powerful connection between agriculture and athletics through the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series. Our guest, Joe Roberts, is not only the President of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board but also a third-generation Wright County farmer, Beck’s Seed dealer, and conservation advocate. Joe shares his journey from gr…

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No Silver Bullets, Just Better Skills: Grain Marketing 51:35

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This Farm4Profit Podcast episode dives deep into the world of grain marketing education with Jeff Kazin and Mike Rohlfsen, founders of Agris Academy. With 50+ years of combined grain trade experience—ranging from trading floors to farming and even pioneering Cargill’s first office in post-communist Ukraine—Jeff and Mike have seen the good, the bad,…

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Turn It Up: The RAK’D Audio Journey 47:40

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USE CODE FP10 for your discount today! This Farm4Profit Podcast episode turns up the volume on innovation, entrepreneurship, and sound built for the farm. Our guest, Ryan Kanallakan, is the founder and CEO of RAK’D Audio, the company behind rugged, custom-built speakers that are redefining how farmers listen to music in the cab, shop, or out in the…

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Crop Health, Harvest Takeaways, and Planning Ahead for 2026 51:02

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This Farm4Profit Podcast episode brings a farmer-focused look at the role of company field reps and how they fit into the busy cycle of planting, protecting, harvesting, and planning for the next year. Our guest, Kylee Nodine, is a Field Marketing Manager at Corteva Agriscience, supporting crop protection teams across Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Ok…

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From Texas to Montana, Georgia to Michigan: The Life of Custom Harvesters 1:09:56

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This special two-part Farm4Profit Podcast episode takes listeners into the high-paced, high-stakes world of custom harvesting—where crews and families crisscross the country to bring in America’s grain crops. First, we sit down with Paul Paplow, President of Paplow Harvesting & Trucking. What started in 1992 as a two-combine family operation has gr…

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Peer Groups are Power Tools from an Army Ranger, Farmer, Business Owner 45:44

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In this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we sit down with Shay Foulk—a fifth-generation farmer, Army Ranger veteran, agronomist, consultant, and podcaster who wears many hats in agriculture. Shay grew up on a family farm in Northeast Iowa, studied agronomy at Iowa State University, and went on to serve five years in the U.S. Army’s 75th Ranger R…

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Farming Through the Generations: HiTech Farmer Blends Tradition with Technology 42:17

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We’re joined by Matthias Kunerth—HiTech Farmer, a fifth-generation farmer from southwest Minnesota who is making waves online by blending his family’s farming legacy with cutting-edge agricultural technology. Matthias farms corn and soybeans alongside his family, works as a sales rep for Dekalb and John Deere, and runs a drone operation. His passio…

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Beyond Blame or Divide: Working Together for Iowa Water's Future 1:27:30

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We’re joined by the CEOs of Des Moines Water Works and Central Iowa Water Works, who provide a utility perspective on what it takes to ensure clean, safe drinking water for over 600,000 residents. They explain what nitrate removal looks like in practice, why one winter alone cost more than $540,000, and how proposed new facilities could require inv…

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The Farmer’s Life: Brian Scott - Legacy, Innovation, and Connection 54:12

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We welcome back Brian Scott, the Indiana farmer behind The Farmer’s Life. Brian is a fourth-generation farmer raising corn, soybeans, popcorn, and wheat on his family’s 2,400-acre operation. Farming alongside his father and grandfather, Brian not only manages the day-to-day work of no-till practices, cover cropping, and seed production but also sha…

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Helping Plan for Life After the Farm: Financial Preparation for Retirement 59:36

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In this Farm4Profit Podcast episode, we shift gears from our usual focus on succession planning to tackle another critical piece of the future: retirement planning. While we often think of retirement in the context of W-2 workers with 401(k)s and pensions, farmers, small business owners, and self-employed professionals face very different challenge…

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How April Hemmes Grew a Century Farm and a Global Voice for Ag 1:14:33

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April Hemmes, a farmer, rancher, and ag leader whose influence spans from Franklin County, Iowa, to international policy discussions. April operates her family’s century farm—1,000 acres of corn, soybeans, and pasture—while serving on an impressive list of boards and advisory councils, including the United Soybean Board, USDA Foreign Ag Service Ag …

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The Farmer’s Guide to Win-Win Negotiations 1:18:21

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Negotiation happens every day in agriculture—whether you’re selling used equipment, renewing a land lease, or buying seed. But too often, farmers head into these conversations without a plan. On this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we sit down with Attia Qureshi, an international negotiation consultant, educator, and farmer’s spouse, to learn h…

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Inside Iowa’s Sale of Champions: Youth, Livestock, and Legacy 54:24

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We start with Mike Doran—the Sale Manager who’s been at the helm of this event for years—offers an insider’s view of what it takes to make the Sale of Champions a success. From coordinating sponsors and buyers to ensuring the young exhibitors have their moment in the spotlight, Mike’s leadership has helped the IFAA grow its support from $50,000 in …

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From the Farm to the Fair; Mike Naig Talks Drainage, Exports, and Iowa’s Future 51:37

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With nitrate levels making headlines again, Mike doesn’t shy away from addressing Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy and how his team is driving long-term improvements in water quality. He also explains the real impact of the Choose Iowa branding initiative, how export tracking actually works, and why the Iowa State Fair is one of the best tools fo…

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Not Just Memes: Meet the Minds Behind Midwest’s Most Viral Media - Iowa Chill 1:05:42

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In this episode, we sit down with the co-founders of Map Dot Media, the agency behind viral platforms like Iowa Chill and Midwest Vs. Everybody, to explore their journey from UNI dorm rooms to campaigns with Coors Light, John Deere, and Iowa Pork Producers. They reveal how a cow breaking through a barn wall (seriously) sparked their first viral mom…

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Drain or Blame? Rethinking Tile’s Role in Water Quality & Nitrates 52:58

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In this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Vinayak Shedekar, a research scientist at the forefront of multifunctional drainage systems in agriculture. Drain tile has long been used to remove excess water from fields, but according to Dr. Shedekar, that’s just scratching the surface. We explore how tile systems can now support i…

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No Quit: Wrestling Grit Meets Ag Equipment with Kris Thayer 59:32

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We sit down with Kris Thayer, a man who’s worn more hats than a tractor seat at a consignment sale. A former college wrestler from Nebraska, Kris took his competitive mindset straight into the ag world. He started at AgriVision Equipment, representing John Deere in some of the most equipment-savvy regions in the country, and hasn’t stopped moving s…

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Performance Livestock: Cattle Management Through Performance Beef 1:04:56

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In this episode of Farm4Profit, we explore the digital tools transforming the cattle industry with the innovators behind Performance Livestock Analytics. The spotlight is on two core technologies—Performance Beef and Cattle Krush—both designed to simplify the complexities of raising and marketing cattle. Performance Beef is a cloud-based cattle man…

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Preserving Heritage Through Distilling : Cornfields to Cocktails 42:00

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In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Bare, the visionary behind Century Farms Distillery—a craft distillery rooted in agricultural tradition and dedicated to producing premium farm-to-bottle spirits. Growing up on his family’s Iowa farm, Ryan learned early the value of hard work, precision, and pride in the land. After earning a degree in mechani…

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Hedge Smarter, Not Harder: How SimpleHedge Helps Farmers Protect Profits 42:14

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We sit down with Mark, the founder of SimpleHedge, to discuss how his platform is changing the way farmers manage price risk. After building a successful career in the tech world—working at Meta and McKinsey—Mark turned his attention to agriculture, recognizing a gap in farmer-accessible risk management tools. Mark explains that while hedging is es…

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The Story of @allaboutfarming : Breaking Into Farming with James Pieper 1:09:49

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James Pieper is a first-generation farmer who’s only four years into his operation—but you’d never guess it based on the way he’s embraced both the challenges and the spotlight. Known on social media as @allaboutfarming, James takes his followers behind the scenes of day-to-day farm life, breaking down everything from planting to drainage upgrades …

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Farm Transition Success Starts Here - Every Path is Unique 1:00:27

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Prioritize Your Goals Worksheet & Des Moines workshop registration links: uncommonfarms.com/succession Common Traits Webinar: Common Traits Webinar Recording Mike’s Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedowney-farmraised?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BOARBPKDWRRehBWqC62Y0Gg%3D%3D Michael C. “Mike”…

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How a Colorblind Veteran Built America’s Most Scenic Tulip Farm 57:23

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Andrew, founder of Tulip Valley Farms—a vibrant, immersive flower farm in the heart of Washington’s Skagit Valley. But Andrew’s path to farming is anything but traditional. From his early career as a U.S. Air Force intelligence officer to high-level roles at tech giants Amazon and Expedia, he’s built a career defined by bold pivots, community commi…

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Genetic Progress Made Simple: Feed Intake, IVF, and AI Tools for Cattle 53:11

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We dig into how Vytelle is changing the game in cattle production. Founded in 2015, Vytelle has grown into a global force in genetic improvement, recently being ranked as the #392 fastest-growing tech company in North America by Deloitte. We begin by breaking down the basics of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and why hormone-free IVF offers cattle pro…