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 ...
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@rexcurtiss Instagram 5.4k TikTok 122.5k YouTube ____ Twitter ____ Today…… Meet up with a man that was the center of a lot of attention in June. He has a knack for the arts where he sings, raps, writes songs, and makes wax sculptures. A recent college graduate thrown into the dream job of John Deere’s Chief Tractor Officer. In which he kicked Dave …
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Stacking Enterprises: Monetizing Non-Ag Acres
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Nic DeCastro – CEO Land Trust Can you tell us a bit about your background Agritourism Benefits: Let's start with the basics: What exactly is agritourism, why is it becoming a growing revenue stream for farmers? How does agritourism help farmers become less dependent on market conditions, politics, and weather? Monetizing Non-Ag Acres: Farms have no…
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F4F - Von Ketelsen - Vittles with Von Ag Broadcasting
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Von Ketelsen Carroll, IA What are they up to today? Career: Carroll Broadcasting “Vittles on the Go with Von” - delivering food to farmers Advocate for FFA - interview several current FFA students Attended ISU for Journalism, Mass Communications, and Speech Communications Emcee for People’s Company 12th Annual Land Investment Expo in 2019 Likes to …
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Get Paid for Raising Prairie - Exploring Additional Crops
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Come and see us! https://techhublive.com/ Episode Title: Enhancing Agricultural Profitability and Sustainability Nicholas and Kent Long-term Profitability and Soil Health Importance of soil health for long-term profitability Investment strategies for soil care Examples of successful soil management practices Tiling Fields Benefits and challenges of…
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Stan Nelson Iowa Corn Promotion Board President Southeast Iowa Native - Farming for 42 years in Des Moines County Raises corn, soybeans for seed and hay Works on the farm with daughter Valerie, her husband Jared, daughter Emily, & husband Caleb Organization Involvements National Corn Growers Association and U.S. Grains Council Action Teams Iowa Soy…
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Lesson's for a Beginning Farmer - Reasons of Farming
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What makes farmers or farming so great? – Summary Show Pure Enjoyment: 12/21/23 – Thur – F4F – E251 (E344) “Just a Jackson Thing” plus cousins Brad and Becca (Jackson) Watching tractors rolling in the field with smoke, filling up with seeds all the way through corn and bean harvest. Blowing smoke, gettin’ er done. Let ’er eat! 11/16/23 – Thur – F4F…
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F4F - Two Nebraska Farmers - Tyler & Bryce
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Where are they from, what do they farm, how did they get into farming How’s the family - do they farm with family? East Central, NE 6th generation farmers with wife Amy What are they up to today? What they see that excites them? What do they want to make sure they see before they leave Electric weed zapper Purchased in 2019 PTO driven generator Use…
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The Real ROI of Renewable Energy and Agriculture Coexistence
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How do “Large Scale” Solar and Wind projects get started? 1. What defines a utility-scale renewable energy project and how it works (quick definition of wind/solar projects and how they work) 2. What it’s like for a farmer to lease land to a renewable energy project (speaking with developers, signing a lease, etc) 3. How renewable energy projects c…
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@juleswisner Instagram 950 TikTok 5.2k Where are they from, what do they farm, how did they get into farming How’s the family - do they farm with family? 1st Gen Iowa Moved to the midwest from New York State What are they up to today? What they see that excites them? What do they want to make sure they see before they leave Career Connection with A…
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Andrew Kabes, the Chief Operating Officer (pronounced Kubbish like "Rubbish") of Lighthouse Commodities. With a rich background in the commercial grain industry, Andrew takes us through the recent USDA quarterly acreage and stocks report. Background and Context Can you explain the significance of the USDA acreage and quarterly stocks report for the…
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F4F - Richard Childress & Iowa Speedway President - Eric Peterson
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Sponsored by Iowa Corn Growers Funded by Estes Performance Concaves Richard Childress Grew up in Winston-Salem, NC Married to his wife for over 50 years 3 great-grandchildren Who or what is Growth Energy Richard Childress Racing Former race car driver in NASCAR Childhood As a child spent time at Bowman Gray Stadium - city’s local short track Sold p…
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Harvesting Hidden Tax Deductions using Section 180
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Visit www.farm4profit.com for more information on Boa Safra Ag Wheat tip sponsored by www.estesperformanceconcaves.com Who is Boa Safra? History, Mission, Vision Started in 2019, in 40+ states, generated over $500 million deductions for clients Help maximize farm tax deductions for recently acquired farmland Uses the tax credit program for nutrient…
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F4F - Ross Chastain Watermelon Farmer/Racecar Driver
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Ross Chastain Where are they from, what do they farm, how did they get into farming How’s the family - do they farm with family? Grew up in Alva, Florida Older brother of NASCAR driver Chad Chastain How did he get into NASCAR? Busch Race Car Driver Driver of the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Trackhouse Racing Part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series…
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Unlocking Crop Potential through Advanced Nutrition
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Episode Title: Maximizing Crop Yields with Advanced Nutrition Solutions Guest: Gunther Kreps Overview of the episode's topic: Plant Nutrition and its impact on crop productivity. Understanding Plant Nutrition Importance of plant nutrition in modern farming. When did we really start to get a good understanding of the importance of plant health? Intr…
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Episode Sponsor: https://www.estesperformanceconcaves.com/product/xpr-3-concaves/ In this episode of the Farm4Profit podcast, we welcome Carson, famously known as the 6th Gen Farmer. Carson, along with his brother Chris and father Ryan, carries on a rich family farming legacy in South Western Minnesota. Known for his engaging and humorous approach …
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The Future of Cattle Profits: Legacy Beef Co-op Explained
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Today, we have a special guest, Chad Tentinger, a fourth-generation cattle farmer from Marcus, Iowa. Combining his passion for cattle and construction, Chad founded TenCorp, Inc. in 2007 and remains deeply involved in the cattle industry. He has partnered with local producers to build two state-of-the-art turn-key cattle operations. Chad is here to…
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Kayla and Shannon 2 hairstylist and makeup artists with no farm background - Was in industry was 10 years Wives and mothers Husbands said no to getting sheep with them - Started a sheep farm knowing nothing Farm Start being sheep farmers in September 2022 31 ewe’s and 1 ram Why sheep? Wanted something that their kids could help with Sheep are at Sh…
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Unlocking Farm Efficiency: Pivots and Combines
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Episode Sponsor https://www.estesperformanceconcaves.com/xpr-concaves/ XPR3 Link https://www.estesperformanceconcaves.com/product/xpr-3-concaves/ What role does the concave serve in the harvesting process? Do you need a different concave for different crops? Does each combine manufacturer have a different size or style of concave? Do concaves wear …
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F4F - Mike and Bo Schlechter - Everglades
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@EvergladesTV 50.7k YouTube Subs John Deere Dealership Founded in 1963, Everglades Equipment Group is a family owned and operated full-service John Deere dealership with 18 locations covering central and south Florida. Everglades Equipment Group serves a wide range of customers the largest agricultural producers of sugar citrus vegetables individua…
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Financial Independence in Farming w/ Mary Jo Irmen
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Building Financial Independence in Farming: A Conversation with Mary Jo Irmen Introduction: Today, we're excited to have Mary Jo Irmen, founder of WithoutTheBank.com, joining us to discuss how she helps farmers achieve financial independence. Mary Jo, could you start by giving us a brief overview of your background and how you got involved in helpi…
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Cole Sonne - Sonne Farms Mt Vernon South Dakota @SonneFarms 172k Facebook -- 48.4k Instagram – 270k YouTube Subs My name is Cole Sonne fourth generation farmer living in South-Eastern South Dakota. My father and I raise Black Angus Cattle. we raise bulls Who all is involved? we also grow alfalfa, grass hay, corn, and soybeans. I started making yout…
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Beyond Drones: Unveiling the Agronomic Benefits
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IN-STUDIO INTERVIEW GUESTS: Sue Brakhane, Chief Agronomist Travis Biggs, Imaging Services Director INTERVIEW FLOW AND TOPICS (OR GOALS) - Circle back to who we are as a company, reference founding partners Danny Assman and Ryan Schroeder and their original Farm4Profit interview. - Emphasize the differences of Terraplex as a drone sales company …
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F4F - Jen Hartmann - Corey's CTO Campaign Updates
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@jenalyson Twitter 24.3K Where are they from How’s the family Quad Cities Married w/ 2 children Herself and spouse both work for Deere Pat has worked for Deere 20+ years - He’s 2nd generation Deere Lyric’s Graduation John Deere Director of PR & Social Leading the CTO campaign Received her 15th anniversary ring at Deere Attended AGRITECHNICA - Futur…
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Understanding the Cattle Market: Navigating Challenges with Cattle Business Systems
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Balance 4 Ward Cattle feeding company based out of SW Iowa, focused on helping and creating more opportunities for the mid-market cattlemen Level the playing field for them so they can compete in the industry We primarily do two things as a company – We Feed Cattle. Provide Additional Services to Cattle Feeders to help them make more money One of t…
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F4F - Karl Armstrong - Canada's Best Farmer?
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Welcome to the Farm4Profit Podcast! In this episode, we're joined by Karl Armstrong, a farmer from Southwestern Ontario. Karl shares insights into his farming operation, which focuses on corn, wheat, and soybeans, and winter barley. Beyond the fields, Karl enjoys camping year-round, even in the snow, with a favorite spot being Pinery Provincial Par…
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Exploring Land Investment Strategies with Justin Bruch
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In this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we're honored to welcome Justin Bruch, a fifth-generation Iowa farmer and Co-Founder of AgFunder.com. With a rich background in agriculture spanning four continents, Justin brings a wealth of experience to the discussion. Justin's journey in agriculture began on his family's farm in Iowa, where he cultiva…
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@bmreadel Instagram 1.6k TikTok 661 Facebook 1.2k Twitter 14.6k Sukup Booth 2/29/2024 11:00 AM Bridgette Readel How’s the family - do they farm with family? Wife, mom, passionate agriculturalist, NDSU Bison & rhubarb advocate What do they want to make sure they see before they leave About Bridgette Farm kid extraordinaire…..NDSU grad Both herself a…
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Unveiling the Power of Micro-Captive Insurance - The 831(b) Advantage
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In this insightful episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we explore the fascinating world of Micro-Captive Insurance with none other than Van Carlson, the esteemed Founder & CEO of SRA. With over twenty-five years of experience in the risk management industry, Van brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, sharing valuable insights on h…
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In this episode of the Podcast, we sit down with Farmer Froberg, a fifth-generation farmer hailing from Alvin, TX. With a rich history in farming and a passion for educating consumers about modern agricultural practices, Farmer Froberg shares insights into their family farm, Froberg Farms. We delve into Farmer Froberg's background, including his ti…
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From Farmhand to Featuring Agriculture - Clayton Lind's Big Goals
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In this episode, we sat down with Clayton Lind, founder of Atlas Media Solutions, who shared his inspiring journey of transitioning from a farmhand to a media entrepreneur dedicated to spreading awareness about agriculture. Clayton's passion for storytelling drove him to scale his business, aiming to reach 100 million people online by 2024 and prod…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Farm4Profit podcast! Today, we're joined by the incredible Michelle Martin, a powerhouse in the agricultural industry with a fascinating journey to share. Michelle hails from South Texas, where she and her husband Clayton farm vegetables, raising their son Knox almost on the border with Mexico. Despite her mar…
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Staying on Top of Today's Ag Economic Dynamics
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Fastline: 1:00 Economics Show 10:00 www.johndeere.com www.brandt.ca Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website www.Farm4Profit.com Shareable episode link https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.com Email address Farm4profitllc@gmail.com Phone 515.207.9640 Subscribe to YouTube https://www.yout…
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F4F - Master Pipe Layer - Randy Nessman
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Randy Nessman West Central MN Wife and two boys Likes to camp and be on the lake, down hill skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing Kids in hockey? – other sports? What do they want to make sure they see before they leave Drain Tile Contractor Other jobs 16/17: worked for agronomy center and then got his CDL Has also done custom harvesting, spraying,…
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Cultivating Stability: How Sower Legacy Farmland Fund Supports Farmers
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www.johndeere.com www.brandt.ca www.agleader.com Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website www.Farm4Profit.com Shareable episode link https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.com Email address Farm4profitllc@gmail.com Phone 515.207.9640 Subscribe to YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS…
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www.johndeere.com www.meridianmfg.com www.terraplexag.com www.agleader.com Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website www.Farm4Profit.com Shareable episode link https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.com Email address Farm4profitllc@gmail.com Phone 515.207.9640 Subscribe to YouTube https://w…
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Guest: Mitchell Hora is a 7th generation Iowa farmer and the Founder/CEO of Continuum Ag. His farm has stressed the importance of no-till since 1978 and has become a hub for innovation in the adoption of diverse cover crops, interseeded covers, relaying cropping, small grains, and other soil health practices. www.johndeere.com www.meridianmfg.com w…
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Last time we interviewed her 101.1k on tiktok. 16.3k YouTube subs. 95k Instagram. 7.6k facebook. 12.4k twitter Current stats 171.5k 228k 145k 20k 27k www.johndeere.com www.meridianmfg.com www.agleader.com Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website www.Farm4Profit.com Shareable episode link ht…
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Fields of Innovation: David Hula & Spring Equipment Releases
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1:00 David Hula Interview 21:00 Corteva Nitrogen Minute 22:50 John Deere Product Releases Today, we're diving into the exciting world of agricultural technology with a special focus on the John Deere product releases unveiled at the 2024 Commodity Classic. Join us as we explore the innovative advancements and cutting-edge machinery that are set to …
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F4F - Mark Thomas - High Yield Extraordinaire
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Growth, Greatness, and Change: How do we get more?
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www.johndeere.com www.meridianmfg.com www.agleader.com https://www.corteva.us/products-and-solutions/crop-protection/Nitrogen-Stabilizers.html @sonomacountywinegrowers Growing Boards and Associations Karissa Kruse - President & CEO of Sonoma County Wine Growers 2017 - launched the Sonoma County Center for Ag Sustainability Focused on bringing subje…
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Farm4Fun Suzannah Underwood - Auctioneer and Voiceover Queen!
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Resources and Links www.johndeere.com www.meridianmfg.com www.terraplexag.com Episode Summary A fifth generation California native from an agriculture family, Suzannah Underwood received her BA in Spanish with a music concentration from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. After graduation, she attended the American Academy of Musical Theatre in New Yo…
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Farming into the Future: The TerraClear and GUSS Automation Journey (Rock Picking & Spraying)
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RESOURCES & LINKS TerraClear Rock Picking 2:25 -14:30 Guss Automation 15:00- Finale www.terraclear.com www.gussag.com www.johndeere.com www.meridianmfg.com www.terraplexag.com Discover the inception of GUSS Automation, born out of the need to address labor challenges in agriculture. Dave's invention of an autonomous orchard/vineyard sprayer led to …
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F4F - Walt Duflock, Agriculture Start ups
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In this episode of Farm4Profit, we're joined by Walt Duflock, the VP of Western Growers Innovation Center and a fifth-generation farmer from Monterey County. With over 30 years of experience in Silicon Valley tech startups and a deep-rooted connection to agriculture, Walt brings a unique perspective to the table. Walt shares insights into his diver…
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Strategies for Profit, Success, and Efficiency
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SUMMARY OF EPISODE The discussion begins with an exploration of the challenges faced by almond growers in finding and retaining skilled labor. From navigating seasonal fluctuations to competing with other agricultural sectors for workers, our guests share their experiences and innovative solutions for addressing labor shortages. Next, the conversat…
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Farm4Fun - Josh Webb - Idaho Entrepreneur
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Podcast Show Notes SUMMARY OF EPISODE Josh opens up about his roots, having moved to Idaho in the 70s after years of dairy farming in Utah. Now, with two separate dairy facilities under his belt, Josh oversees the milking of around 2400 head of cattle. His commitment to innovation is evident in the integration of technology, with 18 robots streamli…
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Charging Ahead: The Potential of Electric Motors in Agriculture
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Podcast Show Notes RESOURCES & LINKS www.terraplexag.com www.johndeere.com www.steinbauer.us SUMMARY OF EPISODE Introduction of Guest: Welcome Sherie Jones from Steinbauer www.steinbauer.us Briefly introduce Steinbauer's involvement in the agricultural sector. We and our listeners know about how Steinbauer can increase efficiency in diesel and gas …
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Farm4Fun w/ Bryan Vintika - Mint Farmer
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Podcast Show Notes SUMMARY OF EPISODE We talk with Bryan about his family heritage and what it’s like to move farming locations from one state to another state. We learn about what it’s like to grow mint and enjoy a few cocktails as well. KEY TOPIC MARKERS RESOURCES & LINKS www.terraplexag.com www.johndeere.com Resource link #3 PODCAST LINK & CONTA…
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Embracing Change: Navigating the Farm Transition Journey w/ Elaine Froese
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Embracing Change: Living an Intentional Life on the Farm Introduction: Award winning author and coach go-to expert for farm families who want better communication and conflict resolution to secure a successful farm transition. Brief overview of what listeners can expect from today's episode featuring guest Elaine Froese. Understanding the Cycle of …
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F4F - Young Farmers of Iowa - After Party
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Check out Terraplex at www.terraplexag.comBy Farm4Profit LLC
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Navigating Crop Insurance in 2024: Strategies for Lower Commodity Prices
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- Commodity Prices are down. This will result in slightly lower MPCI premiums (15-20%), but it also means much lower per acre guarantees than it did in 2023. $200 an acre less on corn and $100 an acre less on beans. Unfortunately, input costs are about the same. I included a quick spreadsheet where I used ISU's estimated costs of production to come…
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