Farm4Profit Podcast
by David Whitaker, Corey Hillebo, Tanner Winterhof
Our mission is to provide farms and operators an independent and unbiased outlet for information related to increasing the profitability of their farming operation. We will be providing farms and operators of all sizes and experience levels access to the latest trends, projections, and the tools necessary to increase farming profitability. We will take each episode to deliver latest news, what's working for active farms, and a topic of focus each episode. Remember, if you aren't farming for profit you won't be farming for long.
Episodes
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R&D Tax Credits: Separating Facts from Fiction
Farmers, there's potentially good news if you thought you'd missed your opportunity to claim research and development (R&D) tax credits. Tim Taschner and Corey Stanley from Onshore return to the Farm4Profit studio for an important What's Working in Ag update. After an earlier conversation...
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Crop Insurance Is Changing: Protecting Your Farm's Bottom Line
Recorded at the Maya Corn Heads booth during Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, Nebraska, Tanner, Corey, and David welcome Caleb Wilson and Lucas Connery from Till Insurance for a timely conversation about protecting farm profitability heading into the 2027 growing season. Caleb, originally…
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Building a 300+ Bushel Corn Crop : How One Iowa Farmer Is Rethinking Crop Nutrition
https://agxplore.com/assessment/ Tanner, Corey, and David welcome Tyler and Hannah Hunter, the husband-and-wife team behind Greene County Agronomy in Jefferson, Iowa. Tyler grew up in a farming family near Scranton and worked in seed treatment and agricultural retail before launching the business...
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24 Rows, 16 Tons: KUHN's New Gladiator XL Strip-Till Machine
Strip-till continues to gain attention as farmers look for ways to maximize yields while controlling input costs. During this What's Working in Ag segment at Farm Progress Show, Michael Bergren from KUHN introduces the Gladiator XL, a 24-row strip-till system designed to increase field efficiency...
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Racing Pigeons, Renewable Fuel & the Fight for Farm Profitability
Recorded at Iowa Speedway during the Iowa Corn 350 weekend, Tanner, David, and Corey welcome six Iowa farmers representing two organizations working toward the same goal: creating long-term profitability for corn producers. The first conversation features Joe Roberts, Ralph Lentz, and Paul...
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Humble Ground : From Grinding Dog Food to Building a Media Empire
From the family pet food business to building a creative media company, Tim Strathman's career has been anything but conventional. Growing up in a small northeast Kansas community, Tim learned the value of hard work while helping manufacture pet food for major brands, including Blue Buffalo.…
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Real-Time Yield, Moisture & Location: Managing Harvest From Anywhere
Ag Leader's newer InCommand Go displays feature a built-in modem designed to make connectivity more seamless. Instead of relying on a phone hotspot or separate Wi-Fi connection, the display can connect directly when it powers up. Through AgFiniti, farmers can move files and prescriptions, keep...
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What's Your Back Up Plan : Uncovering Hidden Risks
In this episode of Farm4Profit, we sit down with Devin Fuhrman, VP and Chief Agriculture Sponsor Relations Officer, and Erin Cumings, Senior Consultant, Sponsor Relations at Nationwide Insurance to discuss a free program that helps farmers identify risks, uncover vulnerabilities and build a...
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The Stories You Don't See on TV with Kirbe Schnoor
Kirbe Schnoor grew up in California's Central Valley, where her family raised crops ranging from cotton and corn to almonds, while Kirbe and her sisters built their own Angus cattle herd and traveled the country showing livestock. After studying mass communications and journalism at Fresno State,...
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The 5 C's of Farm Lending - Credit Decisions
Farmers don't need perfect financial statements to qualify for financing, but they do need to understand their numbers. Erin, who brings approximately 27 years of agricultural finance experience and a background in cattle ranching, explains why preparing for next year's operating loan should…
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Older Equipment, New Technology: Can We Retrofit Precision Ag?
Pete Youngblut grew up on a corn and soybean farm near Dysart, Iowa, before studying precision agriculture at Hawkeye Community College and eventually working for Ag Leader. He later returned closer to the family farm and started Youngblut Ag, which has grown into a precision-ag and equipment...
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Talk Dirt To Me: Two Tennessee Farmers - Unfiltered
Logan and Bobby Lee grew up around the same family farming operation near Memphis, Tennessee, but eventually took different paths. Bobby Lee became a second-generation veterinarian and works primarily with dogs and cats while continuing to raise cattle. Logan left the farm for a couple of years…
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The Layered Approach: Why Residuals Matter in Corn & Soybeans
Harvest isn't just about measuring what happened this year—it's an opportunity to start planning for the next crop. Dr. Sherder says changing planting dates, cover crops and tillage practices make weed-control planning increasingly important. In soybeans, his message remains consistent: start…
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Spud Pay: Can It Change How Farmers Manage/Move Money
Cody Holmes grew up on a fifth-generation Idaho potato operation that also raises grain, while building his own career as an entrepreneur and heavy-equipment dealer. After years of dealing with domestic and international payments—and spending more than a decade around cryptocurrency—he saw an...
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The Story of The Man Who Reinvented the Rubber Boot—TWICE
The Dryshod story starts well before the Dryshod name. Brad Hahn explains that he and his business partners had previously worked with the Muck Boot product line, while their partner Jim Donahue was the original creator behind Muck Boots. After their relationship with the brand ended in 2017…
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Built to Last: Maya Corn Heads Without Planned Obsolescence
Maya's U.S. story began when co-owner Justin Bruch discovered the corn head while farming in Ukraine and brought one back to Iowa. Rick Nelson eventually tried the head on his own family farm, became impressed with its construction and harvesting performance, and bought into the business around...
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Is Your Farm Ready for Higher Interest Rates?
FBN Finance was built around the idea that agricultural borrowers should have more of the transparency and convenience consumers have when shopping for financing. Dan explains that FBN combines a digital application process and visible pricing with agricultural credit professionals who understand...
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A Farm Accident That Changed Everything | Iowa Dairy Farmer Dan
Dan takes the guys inside his Northeast Iowa dairy, where his family milks nearly 200 Holsteins with three Lely A5 robots, an automated Lely Vector feeding system, and a Lely Calm calf feeder. Dan explains why automation isn't simply about replacing labor—it's about efficiency, lifestyle and...
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Free Money for the Farm? Understanding REAP & EQIP
Farm margins are tight, but there are still programs designed to help producers invest in energy efficiency and infrastructure. Bethany from GDS Associates says EQIP continues to fund projects, while REAP had been paused as changes were made under the new administration. At the time of the...
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Perfect Sundays & Project Farm Dog: Starting the Conversations That Matter
Why can mental health be so difficult to talk about in agriculture? Sam and Easton explore the unique pressures farmers carry—from finances and isolation to the responsibility of keeping land and a family legacy alive. Rather than blaming farmers for being unwilling to talk, they challenge...
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He Bought 80 Acres. Then Asked Customers What to Grow.
Tom Brown didn't grow up farming. After studying anthropology and horticulture at Kansas State, he spent roughly 15 years living and working in Pakistan and Afghanistan, where he gained experience in agribusiness development, seed production, horticulture, and helping farmers improve their...
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Your Soil Has Potassium. So Why Can’t Your Crop Get It?
https://agxplore.com/assessment/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us_branding_search&utm_content=us_branding_search&utm_creative=&utm_term=nitrogen%20fertilizer%E2%80%A8&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19647814938&gbraid=0AAAAABcjE32bUOUfaJpssNXD_ZsSRg9jE Potassium is a macronutrient…
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Every Pass Has to Pay: Smarter Tillage & Fertilizer
Does tillage make money? The answer isn't simply yes or no. The KUHN team explains why the industry is moving away from “recreational tillage” toward more calculated, specialized passes designed to solve specific problems. From managing heavy residue and correcting compaction to creating a…
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Beyond the Farm: How Regan & Andrea Are Building Their Own Path
Andrea Fleming and Regan Bieber return to Farm4Fun to share how their lives and operations have changed since their previous appearances. Regan talks about stepping back into her South Dakota family farm during the COVID era while continuing to grow The Cactus Brand, which she started in high...
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How Do You Move 23,000 Bushels of Grain Per Hour
In this What’s Working in Ag segment, Tanner gets an up-close look at Brandt’s 16125 HP Swingaway Auger. With bins continuing to get taller and wider, Brandt says demand is growing for equipment capable of keeping up. The 16125 can move up to 23,000 bushels per hour, with Brandt recommending...
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Thin Margins, Expensive Nitrogen & the Agronomy Decisions That Pay
Dr. Eric Scherder of Corteva Agriscience returns to Farm4Profit to look back at the 2026 growing season and help farmers start building their 2027 agronomy plan. The conversation begins with cover crops and why simply getting seed on the ground isn't enough. From erosion and nitrate management to...
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Farm Accidents, Family & Ranching with Calli Williams of TW Angus
Calli Williams, the Millennial Rancher, joins Farm4Fun to share the story behind TW Angus and what it takes to build a first-generation cattle operation in South Dakota. Calli grew up around cattle, 4-H, and FFA, while her husband Tate grew up without a livestock background and got his start by...
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200-Bushel Corn at $14? Understanding the Opportunity
Greg Schreiner of Quick Organics returns with some major updates, including collaboration with USDA around the Common Organic System Plan and new tools designed to simplify one of the biggest headaches in organic farming: recordkeeping. Quick Organics now combines its Organic System Plan tools…
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From Farm Trials to Equity: A Different Way to Build AgTech
How does an agricultural idea go from someone's garage or university lab to something farmers actually want to use? AgLaunch's Margaret Oldham and North Central Iowa farmer Mark take Farm4Profit behind the scenes of a startup accelerator built around putting farmers directly into the innovation...
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AI, Data & Trust with Amazon Exec Dr. Karen Hildebrand
What does Amazon Web Services (one of the worlds largest companies) have to do with agriculture? A lot more than most farmers probably realize. Dr. Karen Hildebrand joins Farm4Profit at Tech Hub LIVE to explain how AWS supports agricultural technology companies around the world and why she…
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Carbon Markets, CI Scores & 45Z: Separating Fact from Fiction
Carbon credits. Regenerative agriculture. CI scores. 45Z. If you've been hearing these terms but still aren't sure what they actually mean for your farm, this episode is for you. Tanner, Corey, and Dave sit down with Kelly Garrett of XtremeAg and Mike Busing of Windy Ridge Ag to unpack one of the...
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Grain Quality : What to Do with Fines, FM, & Your Grain
Kyle Kirchhoff joins Farm4Profit for a conversation about manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and an often-overlooked piece of grain management: grain quality. Kyle shares how growing up on a Southwest Iowa farm, studying welding and metallurgy, and starting a small repair business eventually led to...
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From the Cornfield to the Checkered Flag: Ethanol Wins Every Race
Farm4Profit heads to Iowa Speedway for the Iowa Corn 350 powered by Ethanol with Craig Floss, CEO of Iowa Corn, and Eric Petersen, President of Iowa Speedway, to talk NASCAR, ethanol, corn demand, and what’s ahead for racing in Iowa. The conversation dives into why Iowa Corn continues to invest…
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Every Kernel Counts: Measuring Combine Loss
But how many actually know what those kernels are worth? In this episode of What's Working in Ag, Shianne from BranValt explains how the SmartPan harvest loss system helps farmers move beyond visual estimates and accurately measure the grain leaving the back of the combine. The discussion covers...
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Former Traders Reveal How Grain Merchants Really Think
Most farmers spend countless hours trying to grow another five bushels per acre. Mike Rolfsen and Jeff Kazin believe there may be an even bigger opportunity waiting after harvest. The Agris Academy co-founders return to Farm4Profit to explain why merchandising—not market prediction—is where many...
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Mike Naig: The Pressure Farmers Are Feeling and the Next Opportunity
In this episode of Farm4Profit, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig returns to the studio for a conversation that covers nearly every major issue impacting producers today. Mike begins by sharing how he balances his role as Secretary of Agriculture with remaining involved in his family’s...
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Agronomy Analogies Every Farmer Will Remember
https://agxplore.com/assessment/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us_branding_search&utm_content=us_branding_search&utm_creative=&utm_term=nitrogen%20fertilizer%E2%80%A8&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19647814938&gbraid=0AAAAABcjE32bUOUfaJpssNXD_ZsSRg9jE Gunther Kreps and Dr. John…
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AI, Fiber & the Future of Rural Connectivity
For over 125 years, Farmers Mutual Telephone Company (FMTC) has helped connect rural Iowa—first with telephones, then cable television, cellular service, broadband internet, and now preparing for what may become agriculture's next major infrastructure investment: AI computing. In this episode,...
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How One Dealer Is Changing Farm Equipment Service Forever
In this episode, Tanner and Dave sit down with Stacy Anthony, CEO and co-founder of Ag Revolution, to discuss how his company is reshaping equipment sales and service across the Midwest. After spending 27 years with John Deere rebuilding dealerships and later creating one of the nation's largest...
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Customer #10 Shares Nine Years of Saving Time & Improving Profits
Farm4Profit sat down with Carl, one of Performance Livestock Analytics' earliest customers, to hear how the platform has evolved from a simple recordkeeping tool into a critical management system for his custom feeding business. Carl explains how switching from paper records eliminated hours of...
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The Biggest Cybersecurity Mistakes Farmers Make
Today's farms rely on technology more than ever. From grain dryers and irrigation pivots to livestock systems, security cameras, accounting software, and smartphones, nearly every part of a modern farming operation is connected. That also makes agriculture one of the fastest-growing targets for...
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Two New Technologies helping make Smarter Nitrogen & Fungicide Decisions
Every season farmers face the same expensive questions: Should I spray fungicide? Does this field really need more nitrogen? Which fields deserve my attention first? How do I know the recommendation is actually right? At Tech Hub LIVE, Farm4Profit sits down with Kristine White, CEO of Spornado…
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Salibro: A New Weapon Against Nematodes
Nematodes may be hidden underground, but they can have a major impact on the long-term productivity of orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops. In this What's Working in Ag segment, Daniel Abruzzini of Corteva joins Farm4Profit to discuss Salibro, an innovative nematicide that's changing how...
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What Farmers Need to Know About Biostimulants
https://agxplore.com/assessment/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us_branding_search&utm_content=us_branding_search&utm_creative=&utm_term=nitrogen%20fertilizer%E2%80%A8&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19647814938&gbraid=0AAAAABcjE32bUOUfaJpssNXD_ZsSRg9jE Dr. John Murphy, Director of...
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Berkshire Pork, a History with Horses & Farming Without Inheriting Land
Alex Fulton joins Farm4Profit to share his journey from horse racing and landscaping to building a thriving first-generation livestock farm in Maryland. Today, Alex raises registered Berkshire hogs, sheep, chickens, turkeys, and laying hens while selling premium meat directly to consumers through...
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Darren Hefty on the Biggest Innovations Coming to Ag
What makes Ag PhD Field Day one of the premier educational events in agriculture every year? In this What's Working in Ag segment, Darren Hefty joins Farm4Profit to preview everything coming to the 2026 Ag PhD Field Day, including brand-new equipment launches, recently approved herbicides, AI...
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Harvest Automation - Is It Worth the Hype?
In this episode, Farm4Profit welcomes John Deere Combine Specialist Tim Ford along with Millennial Farmer Zach Johnson for an in-depth conversation about harvest automation. You'll learn how predictive ground speed automation uses cameras, satellite imagery, and onboard sensors to maintain…
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Old Iron, Big Steam & Family Tradition : The 55th Albert City Threshermen Show
The conversation explores the history behind the Albert City Threshermen Show, now celebrating its 55th year, and why thousands of visitors continue traveling from across the United States—and even internationally—to experience farming as it once was. You'll hear about: Live wheat harvesting...
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Harvest Ready: Practical Training for Real Farm Jobs
In this episode of What’s Working in Ag, Tanner, Corey, and David sit down with Drew Grundmeyer, founder of Harvest Ready, to discuss a practical solution to one of farming’s most persistent problems: labor. Drew shares how his background in education and farming inspired him to create a training...
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Specialty Crops: What Every Row Crop Farmer Can Learn
The discussion covers everything from almonds, vineyards, tomatoes, melons, cucurbits, tobacco, cotton, sweet potatoes, peanuts, peaches, apples, and leafy vegetables while comparing production practices to the corn and soybean systems familiar to much of the Farm4Profit audience. Topics include:...
About this show
Our mission is to provide farms and operators an independent and unbiased outlet for information related to increasing the profitability of their farming operation. We will be providing farms and operators of all sizes and experience levels access to the latest trends, projections, and the tools necessary to increase farming profitability. We will take each episode to deliver latest news, what's working for active farms, and a topic of focus each episode. Remember, if you aren't farming for profit you won't be farming for long.
Hosted by
David Whitaker, Corey Hillebo, Tanner Winterhof