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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Farmers Are CEOs — Most Just Don’t Run Their Farm Like One Yet
<p>In this episode of Farm4Profit, we sit down with Lance Weaver, a Texas native, former ag banker, and now business coach with Legacy Farmer, to talk about what really happens behind the scenes in agricultural lending — and what farmers need to understand to protect their operations.</p><p>After earning degrees in Ag Business and Ag Economics and spending over a decade in ag finance, Lance reached a breaking point. Despite good intentions, he realized the system wasn’t built to serve farmers the way they thought it was.</p><p>We dig into:</p><p>The moment Lanc...
Life as the Jamaican Farmer - Raising Kids, Crops, and a Community
<p>Nels farms corn and soybeans in Iowa, including seed beans for major companies, while running a diverse lineup of equipment and managing challenges like field fires, weather swings, and land access as a next-generation farmer. He shares what it was like returning to the family operation, starting on his own acres, and building a farm business one decision at a time.</p><p>We also dive into:</p><p>Why he started sharing farm life on social media in 2019</p><p>How simple things like rain gauge updates connect farmers and non-farmers alike</p><p>What it’s like ra...
Still Guessing on Grain Marketing? - Get Better Grain Marketing Skills
<p>In this What’s Working in Ag segment, we highlight a growing trend we’re seeing across agriculture heading into 2026: farmers investing in skills instead of opinions.</p><p>Agris Academy is hosting a 2026 Winter Workshop on Merchandising and Futures Risk Management on February 19th in Baltic, South Dakota, with both in-person and online options available. What makes this workshop stand out is what it doesn’t promise.</p><p>This session focuses on:</p><p>Teaching real merchandising skills farmers can use immediately</p><p>Sharing practical “tricks of the trade” from professional risk managers</p><p>Helping producers...
How Farmers Are Stacking Crop Insurance, FSA, and Disaster Aid for 2026
<p>In this episode of Farm4Profit, we’re joined by Ken Ripley, AVP of Regional Sales for FMH’s Northwest region and a farmer himself in southern Minnesota. Ken brings decades of experience from both John Deere and crop insurance, helping producers understand how to build smarter protection strategies.</p><p>We break down:</p><p>The current financial environment farmers are facing</p><p>How crop insurance, FSA programs, and disaster relief work together</p><p>What’s changed under the new USDA and RMA leadership</p><p>Key updates to ARC/PLC, base acres, reference prices, and SCO fl...
From Small-Town Iowa to NASCAR's Biggest Stages
<p>This episode is a little different—and that’s exactly why you’ll want to listen.</p><p>Sammy Smith is a Johnston, Iowa native who grew up racing on small tracks across the state before becoming one of the youngest drivers to win at NASCAR’s national level. Today, at just 21 years old, he’s competed across the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and the Truck Series, racing for some of the sport’s most respected teams.</p><p>In this conversation, we dig into:</p><p>Growing up just miles from the Farm4Profit studio and racing acros...
Chemicals at 10% Over Cost is Actually a Thing : Talking Cash & Carry
<p>Titan Immel doesn’t follow the traditional ag retail playbook—and that’s exactly why his businesses are growing.</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with the founder of AgHub Midwest and Ten Percent Ag to unpack how a 17-year-old seed dealer turned into a diversified ag entrepreneur serving tens of thousands of acres across the Midwest.</p><p>We dig into:</p><p>How Titan started selling seed while still in high school</p><p>Why he stepped away from farming to build an ag services business</p><p>The independent retailer model behind AgHub Midwest</p><p>H...
They Buy Farms With YouTube Money - Hilbert's Share How
<p>Grant and Spencer Hilbert didn’t grow up farming—but today they’re running a first-generation operation, raising crops, adding beef cattle, and building one of the most transparent ag creator platforms online.</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with the brothers behind Hilbert Farms, The Squad, and the American Farming game to talk about:</p><p>How YouTube income helped fund their first farmland purchase</p><p>What it’s like starting a farm without generational land or equipment</p><p>Why they’re open about profits, failures, and financial realities</p><p>How content creation, gaming, an...
The #1 Change Top Producers Are Making to Their Books in 2026
<p>This What’s Working in Ag segment is brought to you by www.ambrook.com , we bring back Hannah Mann, CPA and ag-focused accountant, to answer the follow-up questions farmers had after our recent tax planning episode.</p><p>This short, to-the-point conversation focuses on what’s actually working right now for producers who want better control of their numbers heading into 2026.</p><p>Hannah shares:</p><p>Why most farms struggle with knowing true profitability—even when yields look good</p><p>The difference between reactive bookkeeping and proactive financial planning</p><p>Why January is the best time t...
Off-Patent Genetics leading to Lower Costs - Changing Seed Industry
<p>Seed costs remain one of the largest line items on a farm’s balance sheet—but what if there was another way to think about genetics, pricing, and value?</p><p>In this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we sit down with Nate Belcher, a crop consultant, regenerative ag specialist, and longtime advocate for alternative ag business models. Nate shares his perspective on off-patent corn genetics, non-GMO seed options, and why more farmers are questioning the traditional seed system.</p><p>We discuss:</p><p>Nate’s background as a crop consultant and regenerative ag specialist</p><p>Why of...
Winter Hours to Rain Days with StoneColdCavin
<p>In this Farm4Fun episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we’re joined by Cavin Malloy, an Eastern Iowa farmer from Williamsburg and the creator behind @stonecoldcavin. Known for his high-energy, wrestling-inspired persona and relatable day-in-the-life farm content, Cavin has built a loyal following by showing the real side of farming—with humor, honesty, and Midwest grit.</p><p>We dig into:</p><p>Where Cavin grew up and his family’s farming background</p><p>What his current farming operation looks like (row crops, cattle, equipment, and custom work)</p><p>What he does differently than his neighbors—and why<...
