Farm4Profit Podcast
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.
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Family Business, Big Responsibility: Tom Mangan on Culture & Leadership
<p>This episode features a rare and powerful perspective: what it takes to lead one of agriculture’s most respected family-owned companies — when you’re not part of the family name.</p><p>We sit down with Tom Mangan, Sukup Manufacturing’s incoming CEO and the first non-family executive to hold the role in the company’s history. Tom’s background spans Fareway Stores, Endicott Clay Products, Deloitte Tax, and, since 2020, serving as Sukup’s CFO. Beginning in October 2025, he’ll step into the CEO role with Hank Norem transitioning back into the CFO seat to support the change.</p><p>Tom shares his...
Tax Moves That Put Real Money Back in YOUR Pocket
<p>Tax season doesn’t have to be a scramble — and today’s guests show farmers exactly how to get ahead. We’re joined by two ag-focused CPAs: Mackenzie Sprain from LattaHarris and Hannah Mann from Pioneer Accounting LLC. One brings deep ag tax expertise, the other specializes in helping farmers build cleaner records and better financial visibility — together, they give producers a complete roadmap for winning tax season before it starts.</p><p>We open with an honest look at the 2025 tax landscape: inflation pressures, high interest rates, shifting policy environments, and the growing relevance of tools like Section 180 deductions...
Thanksgiving Throwdown with the Father/Son Duo behind BarnTalk
<p>This special Thanksgiving episode features Tork and Sawyer Whisler, the father–son duo behind BarnTalk, This’ll Do Farm, and a massive online following that continues to grow year after year. Tork is a 5th-generation Iowa farmer who returned to hog production after time in construction and sales, and Sawyer is a 6th-generation farmer who jumped straight into farming full-time after high school. Together, they run a transparent hog and row-crop operation centered around their brand promise: “Show people where their food comes from.”</p><p>We talk about the journey behind BarnTalk, how their follower count has doubled (or tripl...
The Legal Mistakes Costing Farmers Thousands
<p>Today we’re joined by James (Jim) Eggleston, founding partner of Eggleston King Davis, an agricultural and commercial real estate law expert with offices in Texas and California. Jim specializes in farmland transactions, partitions, entity structuring, asset protection, private equity financing, and complex mediations — all areas that directly impact farmers, ranchers, and multigenerational family operations.</p><p>Jim shares how he got started in real estate law, what drew him into agriculture, and how his experience shaped the launch of his firm. Throughout the episode, we explore the world of agricultural real estate and what makes it dramatically different from...
Farmer King Unfiltered: Broiler Barns, Crops & MORE!
<p>Today we’re joined by Emerson King, the young Western Kentucky farmer behind the fast-growing online brand Adventures of Farmer King. Emerson operates a full-time row crop farm paired with six large broiler chicken houses, raising thousands of birds while producing corn, soybeans, wheat, and more.</p><p>What started as a simple idea to show real farm life has grown into a respected and relatable platform across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook—and now AcresTV. Emerson has become known for his authenticity, humor, and willingness to show the tough, dirty, and meaningful parts of agriculture that most people never get...
Good Farmers Fail Without a Plan : Hidden Mistakes That Are Killing Family Farms
<p>In this episode, the Farm4Profit Podcast gets real about the financial and organizational realities facing today’s farms. Jace Young, CEO of Legacy Farmer, joins the hosts to share how he helps farmers move from “organized chaos” to truly structured, profitable, and sustainable businesses.</p><p>He lays out the five most common pitfalls holding family farms back — micromanaging, centralized decision-making, lack of training, absence of core values, and neglecting personal well-being — and explains how each one quietly erodes profitability, family relationships, and long-term success.</p><p>Listeners will learn how Jace’s Legacy Farmer System simplifies farm finances, em...
From Parodies to Faith & Farming: Meet The Peterson Farm Bros
<p>In this episode, the Farm4Profit Podcast dives into how the Peterson Farm Bros went from small-town Kansas to global agricultural ambassadors — one parody video at a time.</p><p>Greg shares the story behind launching their first viral video in 2012, the family’s passion for using humor and music to educate the public, and how they balance content creation with the demands of a 1,000-head cattle operation and 2,500 acres of crops. The brothers open up about their family’s multi-generational legacy, their faith, and how opening their farm to the public has built a bridge between rural life and ur...
From Shop Houses to Farm Shops: No One Ever Built Too Big!
<p>In this Farm4Profit episode, the crew sits down with Randy Marcks, Sukup Steel Buildings expert, to discuss the evolution of steel structures in modern agriculture and how smart planning leads to stronger, more efficient operations.</p><p>Steel buildings aren’t just about durability—they’re about design precision, longevity, and adaptability. Randy walks us through Sukup’s building innovations—from I-beam structural corners and Galvalume+ steel panels, to factory-welded clips and pre-punched components that make installation faster and more accurate.</p><p>But before the first bolt goes in, Randy emphasizes what farmers should consider:</p><p>Future use...
Farming in the Fast Lane: Kyle Kirkwood - Ag's Connection to IndyCar
<p>In this high-octane Farm4Profit episode, the team welcomes Kyle Kirkwood, one of the brightest young stars in the NTT INDYCAR Series, to explore how agriculture fuels racing’s future—literally. Kyle, who pilots the #27 car for Andretti Global, shares his journey from a five-year-old discovering jet cars at Moroso Motorsports Park to standing on the podium at Long Beach and Bommarito in 2025.</p><p>We dive into Kyle’s personal story—his love for deep-sea fishing, surfing, and staying fit—and then turn toward the intersection of farming, fuel, and fast cars. The conversation highlights his partnership with Sukup Manu...
Farm Machinery Marketcheck: What’s Hot & What's Not
<p>In this timely market update, DPA’s Luke Stamp joins Farm4Profit to break down the state of the farm equipment marketplace as we move through Fall 2025. Luke opens with a direct comparison to this time last year — sales volume, auction activity, and market strength — then drills into the big-picture factors shaping demand: bankruptcies and liquidations, dealership consolidation, macroeconomic drivers (interest rates and finance availability), and geopolitical influences like trade with China and global instability.</p><p>Key topics covered:</p><p>• Year-over-Year Market Snapshot — Did 2025 see more or fewer sales than 2024? Luke shares DPA’s internal data, highlights where activi...
