Successful Farming Podcast

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How a Family Farm Built a Successful Niche Food Business Quail Farming Sep 28, 2026

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Brittney Miller shares the story of Manchester Farms, a family-owned quail farm in South Carolina, and how the business built a successful niche in the quail meat and quail egg market. She discusses quail farming, agricultural entrepreneurship, product development, food trends, and the challenges of growing a family farm business in a specialized market.

In this episode:

How Manchester Farms built its quail farming business
The growing market for quail meat and quail eggs
Innovation and product development in agriculture
Marketing and selling niche agricultural products
Adapting to changing consumer and food trends
Lessons in leadership and running a family farm
Building a successful agribusiness in a niche market

Brittney also shares how quality, innovation, and a willingness to adapt have helped Manchester Farms grow and compete in the specialty food market.

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Saturday Short: Is Your Farm Insurance Coverage Up to Date? Sep 26, 2026

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Farms are constantly changing, and your insurance coverage should change with them. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, Iowa State University Extension farm and agriculture business management specialist Kevin Leibold explains when to review your policies, which assets may need updated coverage, and how to make sure your operation is protected.

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Corn & Soybean Prices: What’s Next After the September USDA Report? Sep 21, 2026

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Corn & Soybean Prices: What’s Next After the September USDA Report?

Corn and soybean markets have made significant moves heading into harvest. Nick Repke and Bob Linneman break down the latest USDA report, tight U.S. grain supplies, China’s soybean demand, energy prices and what farmers should be watching over the next 30 days.

In this episode:

What the September USDA report means for corn and soybean supplies
Why the corn stocks-to-use ratio matters
Tight soybean supplies and China’s buying
South American weather and the potential impact on global grain markets
How higher interest rates, energy prices and the U.S. dollar could affect grain prices
Incremental selling strategies heading into harvest
What to watch for in October and November
Looking ahead to 2027 corn and soybean marketing opportunities

With harvest approaching, Nick and Bob discuss why farmers may want to focus on incremental sales, basis opportunities and knowing their break-even levels for next year.

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Saturday Short: Why You Should Clean Your Combine Between Fields Sep 19, 2026

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Cleaning your combine between fields can help prevent the spread of weed seeds while also reducing the risk of costly equipment fires. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, North Dakota State University Extension farm and ranch safety coordinator Angie Johnson explains why this simple harvest habit can protect both your crops and your machinery.

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What Farmers Need to Know This Fall About The 2026 Used Farm Equipment Market Sep 14, 2026

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What is happening in the used farm equipment market heading into fall 2026? Andy Campbell and Tractor Zoom machinery expert Ryan Roossink break down the latest trends in used tractors, combines, sprayers, planters and headers, plus what they’re seeing in the market for older equipment.

In this episode:

Late-model self-propelled sprayers are holding their value
Class 7 and 8 combine prices have found a new normal
Why 45-foot headers are struggling while 35- and 40-foot headers remain strong
High-horsepower tractor prices and auction trends
Why four-wheel-drive tractors could be an opportunity for buyers
What’s driving renewed planter sales
Why older, well-maintained equipment is bringing strong money
A look at several standout sales from a recent farm auction

With farmers watching input costs, crop prices and equipment values closely, these trends could help buyers and sellers make smarter decisions this fall.

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Saturday Short: Why Soil Organic Matter Matters Sep 12, 2026

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Soil organic matter plays a critical role in improving water retention, nutrient cycling, and overall soil health. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, Natural Resources Conservation Service resource conservationist Kevin Kohn explains how increasing organic matter can boost crop productivity, improve soil structure, and strengthen your farm's resilience.

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How to Manage Corn Residue This Fall for Better Planting Next Spring Sep 10, 2026

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Corn can leave behind 12,000–16,000 pounds of residue per acre, making residue management an important part of setting up the next crop for success. University of Minnesota agronomist Dr. Jeff Coulter explains how to manage corn residue after harvest, from combine distribution and tillage to protecting soil and ensuring a clean planting zone.

In this episode:

Why even residue distribution behind the combine matters
How residue affects soil moisture, erosion and soil warming
Why seed-to-residue contact can hurt emergence
Corn-on-corn residue and nitrogen management
Differences between conventional tillage, strip-till and no-till
When chopping residue helps—and when it can create problems
Considerations when removing or baling corn residue
Why residue management decisions made this fall can impact next spring’s planting

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Soybean Cyst Nematode Is Spreading — Here is How Farmers Can Fight Back Sep 07, 2026

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SCN Could Be Costing You 5–10% of Your Soybean Yield

Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is one of the most damaging and difficult-to-detect pests in soybean production. Dr. Dylan Mangel, extension plant pathologist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, explains how SCN spreads, why it can cause significant yield loss without visible symptoms, and what farmers can do to manage it.

In this episode:

How soybean cyst nematode affects soybean yield
Why SCN can be difficult to identify in the field
When and how to soil test for SCN
How crop rotation and resistant varieties help manage populations
The connection between SCN and other soybean diseases
How SCN resistance is changing
Using the SCN Profit Checker to estimate yield and economic losses
Fall management steps farmers should take before next soybean crop

Learn why knowing your SCN populations—and keeping records over time—can be one of the most important steps toward protecting soybean yield.

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Saturday Short: Is It Safe to Graze Cattle on Fertilized Corn Stalks? Sep 05, 2026

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Grazing cattle on corn residue can provide valuable feed after harvest, but fertilizer applications may create safety concerns if not managed properly. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, University of Nebraska beef systems Extension educator Brad Schick explains the risks of fertilizer toxicity, when it's safe to graze corn stalks, and the factors producers should consider to protect their herd.

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How New Farmers Can Make Money With Cattle in 2026 Aug 31, 2026

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Welcome back to the successful farming podcast. In today's episode your host, Lorrie Boyer, talks with Dr. Steven Koontz who shares insights on how new farmers and ranchers can successfully enter the livestock industry, manage costs, leverage conservation practices, and build sustainable businesses.

They discuss:

Pathways into livestock farming for beginners
Importance of community networking and sales skills
Financial planning and managing debt in farming
Opportunities in livestock beyond traditional cow-calf operations
Role of conservation practices in farm profitability

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