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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What’s Working: Real-Time Data for Cattle Producers
<p>Here’s what’s working:</p> <h2>One System for Everything</h2> <p>• Track feed, health, inventory, and inputs<br> • Monitor performance at the pen level<br> • Know exactly what’s happening in your yard — anytime</p> <h2>Connect Your Advisory Team</h2> <p>• Nutritionists, vets, and consultants can all access your data<br> • Diagnose problems faster without waiting for a visit<br> • Build a stronger, more connected operation</p> <h2>Real-Time Decision Making</h2> <p>• Know when you’re running low on feed — before it’s a problem<br> • Set alerts to avoid costly mistakes<br> • Make decisions based on data, not memory</p> <h...
Surviving Tight Margins: Grain Marketing & Finance Strategies
<p>cgb-agfi.com</p> <p>Margins are tight, volatility is high, and every decision matters more than ever.</p> <p>In this episode, we bring together two critical sides of the farm operation—grain marketing and agricultural finance—to help you build a smarter, more resilient plan for 2026.</p> <p>We’re joined by Brett Strache from CGB Grain and Mike Eubanks from CGB AgriFinancial to break down what the market is telling us right now, how farmer behavior is shifting, and where the biggest risks—and opportunities—exist.</p> <p>From commodity volatility and emotional marketing decisions to shrinking working ca...
From Show Dad to the Power of Rural Storytelling : Kaid Panek
<p>Kaid Panek didn’t grow up in Idaho—but today, he’s helping shape the voice of modern ranching from the ground up.</p> <p>In this episode, we sit down with Kaid to talk about his journey from a small-town upbringing in Utah to building a family-run ranching operation at Gem Valley Cattle in Southeast Idaho. Alongside his father-in-law and with his kids deeply involved in livestock showing through FFA and 4-H, Kaid represents what many in agriculture are striving for—building a legacy while raising the next generation.</p> <p>But Kaid’s impact doesn’t stop at the ranch...
45Z Update: Big Opportunity or Big Confusion for Farmers?
<p>45Z is one of the most talked-about opportunities in agriculture right now—but it might also be one of the most misunderstood.</p> <p>In this What’s Working in Ag segment, Tanner and Corey break down the basics of the 45Z tax credit, what it actually is, and why farmers aren’t the ones receiving the check directly. Instead, this credit is designed for fuel producers—but the real question is whether that value makes its way back to the farm.</p> <p>They dive into carbon intensity (CI) scores, why your current farming practices already matter, and how ever...
From Poop to ROI: Advancements of Manure Management
<p>Manure management isn’t just about handling waste anymore—it’s about efficiency, nutrient optimization, and maximizing ROI.</p> <p>In this episode, we sit down with Isaac Lemmenes, Product Specialist at Nuhn Industries, to break down how manure equipment is evolving to meet the demands of modern agriculture.</p> <p>With over a century of experience, Nuhn is pushing the limits of what’s possible in liquid manure handling—from massive pump capacity to precision nutrient placement.</p> <p>We cover:</p> <h2>Next-Level Equipment</h2> <p>• The new 908 HP Booster X Lead Pump and what it’s capable of<br>...
Mary Pat Sass - Farm Mom with Loads of Followers… and Still Gets Chores Done
<p>With hundreds of thousands of followers across social media, Mary Pat has become one of agriculture’s most recognizable voices — sharing everything from recipes to real-life moments on the farm.</p> <p>But behind the content is a story rooted in agriculture:</p> <p>• Growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin<br> • Marrying into a 5th-generation row crop operation<br> • Farming corn, soybeans, and wheat in northern Illinois<br> • Transitioning from ag tech into full-time farm life and content creation</p> <p>In this Farm4Fun episode, we get into the real side of it all:</p> <h2>Life on the...
45Z Could Change Farming… But No One Fully Understands It Yet
<p>Here’s what we do know:</p> <p>• It’s a tax credit tied to renewable fuels<br> • The money goes to fuel producers — not farmers directly<br> • It’s tied to something called a CI Score (Carbon Intensity)<br> • Lower CI scores could mean more value tied to your grain</p> <p>But after that…</p> <p>👉 Things get murky fast.</p> <p>We talk through:</p> <p>• What 45Z is actually trying to accomplish<br> • How it could impact corn, soybeans, and aviation fuel demand<br> • Why farmers might benefit indirectly<br> • The role of carbon intensity scores (CI scores)<br> • How...
From Conventional to Regenerative: What Actually Worked (and What Didn’t)
<p>And they’re not guessing…They have farm data going back to 1977</p> <p>This isn’t theory — it’s tested, measured, and proven on their farm.</p> <p>The Big Shift</p> <p>• Moving from conventional tillage to strict no-till<br> • Why they believe tillage destroys soil ecosystems<br> • The philosophy of “mimicking nature” in production ag</p> <h2>Regenerative Practices in Action</h2> <p>• Multi-species cover crops<br> • Crop rotation (corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton)<br> • Using chicken litter and reducing synthetic inputs<br> • Building soil biology below ground</p> <h2>On-Farm Trials That Matter</h2> <p>• No-till vs. cover crop systems (replic...
Farm4Fun with TractorGuy :From the Polar Bear to Farming in a Polar Vortex
<p>What happens when you mix farming, humor, and a little bit of chaos?</p> <p>You get TractorGuy2022.</p> <p>Joe — yes, that’s actually his real name (most people don’t know that) — has built one of the most entertaining ag followings on the internet.</p> <p>From tractor pulls to random farm humor, he’s proving that agriculture doesn’t have to be serious all the time.</p> <p>In this episode, we dive into:</p> <p>• How he built a following of 300K+ on TikTok<br> • The story behind his John Deere "Polar Bear"<br> • Why he built his own t...
What’s Working in Ag: Winning the Weed Control Battle
<p>In agriculture, sometimes the best advice comes from the conversations farmers have at the coffee shop.</p> <p>That’s exactly the spirit behind the What’s Working in Ag segment — learning what is actually working in the field right now.</p> <p>In this episode, David Whitaker sits down with Jeff Moon of Corteva Agriscience, a Minnesota Market Development Specialist who has spent his entire career in agriculture.</p> <p>Together they break down one of the biggest challenges growers face every season: weed pressure and how to stay ahead of it.</p> <p>Jeff explains why weed manage...
