Successful Farming Podcast

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Closing the Yield Gap: What’s Holding Your Crops Back Nov 02, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Patricio Grassini discusses the future of crop yields, exploring genetic potential, management practices, environmental impacts, and the role of technology in increasing productivity while maintaining sustainability.

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Saturday Short: Is Your Farm Insurance Ready for Weather Disasters? Oct 31, 2026

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Severe weather events can create major risks for farms, making it important to understand what your insurance policy covers before disaster strikes. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, Highland client executive Patrick Williams explains why annual conversations with your insurance agent, reviewing coverage details, and using loss prevention strategies can help protect your operation.

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Farm Safety and Emergency Preparedness Strategies For Your Farm This Fall Oct 26, 2026

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In todays episode, Katie Hammock, a dairy farmer and ER nurse, shares vital farm safety tips, emergency preparedness strategies, and her efforts to promote safety awareness among farmers.

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Saturday Short: How to Protect Your Farm From Fraud Oct 24, 2026

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Farm fraud can come from unexpected sources, including theft, false invoices, and unauthorized purchases. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, CPA Sean Williamson with Fick, Eggemeyer & Williamson explains why reviewing financial records, checking invoices, and understanding where your money goes are important steps in protecting your operation.

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USDA Corn Yield Surprise Shakes the Harvest Market Oct 19, 2026

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The October USDA report caught the grain market off guard. Nick Repke and Bob Linneman break down the surprising corn yield estimate, the sharp price reaction, and why the harvest reports they’re hearing from farmers tell a different story.

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Saturday Short: How to Prevent Tractor Rollovers Oct 17, 2026

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Tractor rollovers can happen in seconds, making proper safety practices critical when operating on slopes or uneven ground. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, Iowa State University Extension safety specialist Chuck Schwab explains how to safely maneuver hills, avoid rollover risks, and why using a rollover protection system and seat belt can save lives.

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What Farmers Need to Know About Fall Grain Cart Prices Oct 12, 2026

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In this episode, Andy Campbell and Tractor Zoom machinery expert Ryan Roossinck take a closer look at the 2026 grain cart market. Grain cart inventory is building on dealer lots, with days on lot up 33% and sales down roughly 40% year over year. They break down why grain carts are becoming more price-sensitive, how larger grain cart sizes contributed to today’s oversupply, and what could happen to prices heading into fall auction season.

In this episode:

Grain cart prices, sales and dealer inventory
Why grain carts are sitting longer on dealer lots
How larger combines drove demand for bigger grain carts
Equipment oversupply and price sensitivity
Vertical and high-speed tillage inventory
Tractor and combine market trends
What to expect from fall and winter dealer auctions
Regional opportunities for used equipment buyers
Which equipment categories could see softer prices

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Saturday Short: Why Cereal Rye Is a Good First Cover Crop Oct 10, 2026

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Cereal rye is a popular cover crop option for farmers looking to protect soil, retain nutrients, and improve soil health between cash crops. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, Iowa State University Extension water quality program manager Jamie Benning explains why cereal rye is a good starting point for farmers new to cover crops and the benefits it can provide in the field.

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Where Yield Loss Hides: The Small Impacts Costing You Bushels Oct 05, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Daniel Quinn from Purdue University discusses the often unseen factors that cause yield loss in crops, from planting to harvest. Learn how small impacts throughout the season and at harvest can significantly affect your farm's income.

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Saturday Short: How to Choose the Right Location for a Farm Pond Oct 03, 2026

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Building a farm pond requires more planning than simply digging a hole and waiting for rain to fill it. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, Kansas State University fisheries Extension specialist Joe Gerken explains how watershed, soil composition, water quality, and proper site selection all play a role in creating a pond that will last.

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