Successful Farming Podcast

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Market Trends for Used Planters and Air Drillers Feb 10, 2025

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Today, machinery expert Dave Mowitz sits down with Andy Campbell, director of insights at Tractor Zoom, to discuss used planters, air drillers, and seed tenders. They explore seasonal trends, inventory shifts, and how advanced technology like electric drives and precision controls is reshaping equipment values. The conversation also highlights regional market differences and the challenges of valuing highly customized machinery.

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Saturday Short: Head's Up for Dump Truck Hazards Feb 08, 2025

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Large dump trucks and trailers are indispensable on the farm for hauling grain and silage, but there are safety concerns. Learn how to stay safe around hydraulic beds.

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Unlock Yield Potential of Early Planted Soybeans Feb 03, 2025

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Today, as part of our Finetune Fertility coverage, Lorrie Boyer sits down with Shaun Casteel, an agronomy professor at Purdue University, and Meagan Kaiser, a Missouri farmer and COO of Perry Agricultural Laboratory, to discuss how sulfur applications can increase nitrogen fixation and nodule formulation in early-planted soybeans.

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Saturday Shorts: Reap the Combined Benefits of Manure and Cover Crops Feb 01, 2025

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Livestock manure has long been valued for providing nutrients for crops and increasing soil quality. Cover crops have similar benefits, and prevent nutrients from leaching. Use these tips to effectively pair the two practices.

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2025 Used Machinery Outlook Jan 27, 2025

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Today, machinery expert Dave Mowitz sits down with Andy Campbell, director of insights at Tractor Zoom, to discuss the state of used equipment for 2025 — what’s hot, what’s not, where buying opportunities are, and why.

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Conservation is a Mindset Jan 20, 2025

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In this episode, Adrienne Held speaks with Megan Dwyer, who serves as the director of conservation and nutrient stewardship for IL Corn, and is a fourth-generation farmer and certified crop advisor. They will discuss steps farmers can take to reduce nutrient runoff and improve water quality.

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Tips for Navigating U.S. Grain Markets in 2025 Jan 13, 2025

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In this episode, Jordan Reynolds talks with commodity market expert Al Kluis about the unexpected twists and unusual trends that shaped the grain markets in 2024. They dive into common mistakes farmers and traders make year after year, and Al shares his seasoned advice for navigating the 2025 selling season with confidence.

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Managing Cold Weather Stress in Livestock Jan 06, 2025

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Today, Jordan Reynolds speaks with Joe Ory, an Earlham, Iowa, cattle rancher and row crop farmer, about cold weather stress on cattle. Ory discusses the signs of stress to watch out for, how to deal with it when your cattle are experiencing it, and how to better prevent it in the future.

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2024 Corn Season in Review Dec 30, 2024

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Today, Jordan Reynolds speaks with Jared Goplen, an agronomy manager at Wyffles Hybrids, about the 2024 Corn growing season. Jared discusses some of the key successes and challenges many growers faced this year, including weather, pests, and disease. He also offers advice on how to prepare for 2025.

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Buying Corn Silage to Feed Cows in the Winter Dec 23, 2024

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Today, Jordan Reynolds speaks with Eric Bailey, Associate Professor & State Beef Extension Specialist at the University of Missouri about his research on feeding corn silage to cattle in the winter. He addresses Regional and economical pros and cons of buying corn silage as well as identifies the consumer who would benefit from feeding their cattle corn silage the most.

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