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SF Podcast 76: Saving rural grocery stores Jul 10, 2021

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When a grocery store closes in a small town, it creates a ripple effect through the entire community. The Rural Grocery Initiative based at Kansas State University is working hard to reverse that trend with advice and innovative solutions. Jodi Henke talks with Program Manager Erica Blair on how rural communities can hang on to their access to food and other staples.

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SF Podcast 75: Successful Farming's Betsy Freese Retires Jul 02, 2021

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Thirty-seven years ago, a young woman named Betsy Freese began her career as the assistant swine editor for Successful Farming magazine. She has had many more titles and duties since then, including having an industry-changing impact on the swine industry with her annual "Pork Powerhouses" reports. On July 1st, she is retiring. There is no doubt that Betsy has left her mark on agriculture.

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SF Podcast 74: Brandi Buzzard - Advocating for Agriculture Jun 28, 2021

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Brandi Buzzard is the communications director for the Red Angus Association of America. Listen to hear what made her mad enough to start a blog many years ago, which continues to this day. She is also a rancher in Kansas, a mom, has caught the attention of the President of the United States, and wants you to feel comfortable with your food.

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SF Podcast 73: A farmer's time is precious Jun 14, 2021

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Time. It's what we don't have enough of, especially if you're a farmer. Michigan State Extension Health Educator Sean Knurek joins me in discussing how farmers - or anyone - can find more time for themselves. Admit it, you need a break.

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SF Podcast 72: The 1031 Exchange Tax Deferral Tool May 24, 2021

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The 1031 Exchange has been an economic driver for 100 years and is still one of the most powerful land transfer and ownership tools for farmers and landowners. Farm families can utilize this as a way to pass along the farm without the burden of a lot more taxes. In this episode, Successful Farming Markets Editor Mike McGinnis talks with David Brown, President and Certified Exchange Specialist with Iowa Property Exchange. Their discussion explains what the 1031 Exchange is all about, and how estate taxes and stepped up basis can be connected with the program.

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SF Podcast 71: Starting a dairy farm May 12, 2021

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Despite market fluctuations, there are some who still want to become dairy producers. In this episode, Successful Farming's Mark Moore talks with Tracey Erickson, Extension dairy field specialist with South Dakota State University, and Heather Gassner, Extension livestock business management field specialist with SDSU. Success is in the details when you're planning a dairy operation.

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SF Podcast 70: Buying used equipment Apr 27, 2021

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No longer do you have to hop in the truck and drive for miles looking for used machinery and equipment. Jodi Henke talks with Successful Farming's Dave Mowitz about best practices when buying from dealer's lots and online from auctions.

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SF Podcast 69: Strategies for soybean success Apr 19, 2021

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Every soybean farmer wants the secret to high yields while saving money. DeAnna Thomas talks with Cederville, Ohio soybean producer Cory Atley about his strategies, and his advice to farmers on how they can reach full yield potential.

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SF Podcast 68: Adding resale value to used equipment Apr 12, 2021

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Selling your used equipment and machinery can bring top dollar if you pay attention to detail. Jodi Henke talks with Successful Farming's Executive Machinery Editor, Dave Mowitz, on where it pays to spiff up the machine, and where it probably doesn't.

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SF Podcast 67: Weather and weed control - past, present, and future Apr 05, 2021

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Farmers have been fighting weeds for as long as they've been planting crops. DeAnna Thomas talks with Dr. Aaron Hager at the University of Illinois about digging into past studies on weed control, and how current weather patterns are altering the plans of attack.

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