Successful Farming Podcast

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SF Podcast 146: The current state of the poultry industry Nov 29, 2023

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On this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Assistant Professor of Poultry Science, John Boney, about the current state of the poultry industry. John discusses trends around chicken and turkey production as well as obstacles operations face in the current climate.

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SF Podcast 145: How to grow early-planted soybeans | Farm School Nov 13, 2023

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Producers today are pushing the envelope when it comes to early planting of soybeans because earlier planting dates often equate to more bushels at harvest. Success with early-planted soybeans must include a variety of factors. While there are definite benefits to early planting, plenty of pitfalls can occur. The key is to remain flexible, adjust when needed, and pay attention to the details.

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SF Podcast 144: What to consider when retrofitting equipment Nov 10, 2023

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There are many factors to consider when deciding to retrofit equipment for a farm operation's needs. Editor, Lorrie Boyer, talks with Gregg Ibendahl, Associate Professor at Kansas State University, about the pros and cons of retrofitting.

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SF Podcast 143: Advice from a Soil Health Champion Nov 07, 2023

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On this episode, editor Lorrie Boyer, has a conversation with Soil Health Champion and South Carolina farmer, Carl Coleman. Carl discusses the process of becoming a Soil Health Champion with the National Association of Conservation Districts and his advice on how to improve the soil.

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SF Podcast 142: Using a cover crop to boost organic matter | Farm School Nov 06, 2023

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With interest in soil health growing across the food-production spectrum, finding ways to help soil improve is more critical than ever. Building soil organic matter — and thus soil carbon — is key, and growing cover crops is central to that process. North Dakota farmer, Rocky Bateman set a goal of building a farming system mimicking the native prairie.

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SF Podcast 141: Start the season strong with pre-emergent herbicides | Weeds Playbook Nov 03, 2023

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A clean field is a farmers first line of defense against herbicide-resistant weed populations. Kip Jacobs, a technical service manager for UPL, sat down with Successful Farming editor, Chelsea Dinterman, to discuss how pre-emergent herbicides can fit into a weed management plan.

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SF Podcast 140: This is how one farmer revitalized the "Soybean Capital of the World" | Hometown Heroes Nov 02, 2023

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With a population just under 700, deep in fly-over country, Norborne, Missouri, is easy to miss on a map. But for residents of the town, the self-proclaimed “Soybean Capital of the World” is noteworthy for its strong sense of community. Successful Farming editor, Chelsea Dinterman, talks with Norborne farmer, Kyle Durham, and Caitlin Yager, the program director for Missouri Humanities, about how they accomplished this project.

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SF Podcast 139: Don't forget these tips for a safe harvest Oct 31, 2023

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Harvest is a wonderful time of year. However, when a producer is working during the long hours of harvest it is important to be safe. Ben Covington, Design Test Engineer with Iowa State University, gives helpful tips that can keep everyone safe and healthy during the harvest season.

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SF Podcast 138: The fabric of family | In Her Field Oct 11, 2023

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Five years ago, Tracy Woodard and her husband, Ty, started the business, Covered in Cotton, from their Darlington, South Carolina, farm. The company uses a portion of the family’s cotton crop to manufacture throws, baby blankets, table linens, hand towels, and aprons.

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SF Podcast 137: Managing weed escapes at harvest | Weeds Playbook Oct 06, 2023

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Some weeds manage to make it through the season and elude grower's weed control tactics. Lorrie Boyer talks with Dr. Christy Sprague, a weed extension specialist at Michigan State University, to discuss tactics growers can use to manage weed escapes at harvest.

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