Successful Farming Podcast
Go in-depth into the topics that affect farmers and ranchers. Hear from industry leaders and experts about topics ranging from agronomy, technology, rural lifestyle, ag policy, farm machinery, and more.
Episodes
July 7, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode of the Successful Farming Podcast, Lorrie Boyer talks with Dr. Mandy Bish, about managing foliar diseases in corn and soybeans.
Dr. Bish breaks down common fungal threats like tar spot, southern rust, and frogeye leaf spot. She shares expert advice on when to scout, how to identify disease symptoms, and how to time fungicide applications for maximum return on investment. Learn how weather conditions, crop rotatio...
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July 5, 2025 • 1 min
Maintaining a quality flock of sheep is highly dependent on the ram. Select the ram by a visual appraisal and his performance records. Follow this guidance from a Purdue Extension specialist.
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June 30, 2025 • 18 mins
In today’s episode, host Lorrie Boyer is joined by Nicholas Lerio, coordinator of Hoxie Native Seeds and co-host of the Prairie Farm podcast. Nicholas shares how his upbringing on a prairie farm and background in pastoral ministry led him back to the land to serve through native seed work.
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June 28, 2025 • 1 min
Keeping track of your goods and services can make or break the farm. Sound inventory methods will save you time and money in the long run — including tracking goods on hand and also the cost of storage space, handling, and risk and service. Use this advice.
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June 23, 2025 • 18 mins
In today’s episode, commodity market expert Al Kluis is joined by Nick Repke to break down recent crop reports, market reactions, and the role weather is playing in crop conditions.
They analyze corn and soybean yield projections, livestock demand, and feed consumption, while also digging into market trends and chart analysis. The discussion includes geopolitical risks influencing market volatility and wraps up with a long-term per...
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June 21, 2025 • 2 mins
When the only grocery store in town closes, the entire community suffers. Here's what you can do to save it.
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June 16, 2025 • 67 mins
In today’s episode, fourth-generation farmer Connie Baptiste joins Lisa Foust Prater to share her powerful journey as the first in her family to own land. Connie opens up about the pride and pressure of carrying on a farming legacy, the deep ties between agriculture and military service, and her advocacy for mental health in both worlds.
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June 14, 2025 • 1 min
Whether you have many acres or just a few, a compact utility tractor is a workhorse. Technology is available from John Deere for new and old tractors to help you keep up with maintenance. Learn more about its Smart Connector.
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June 9, 2025 • 60 mins
In today’s episode, machinery expert Dave Mowitz sits down with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom, to talk about the evolution of semi trucks in farming. They explore market trends, auction insights, and the role trucks play on modern farms.
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June 7, 2025 • 2 mins
Sweet corn is a popular crop for gaining extra income off the land. To get your sweet corn crop off to a good start, have a strategic plan to overcome diseases and maximize growth, from planting to harvest. Here's what to know.
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June 2, 2025 • 19 mins
In todays episode, Lorrie Boyer speaks with agronomic services representative Jesse Grote from Syngenta about early season pest and weed threats in corn and soybeans. He shares insights on managing key pests like soybean cyst nematode and corn rootworm, along with herbicide-resistant weeds such as waterhemp and Palmer amaranth.
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May 31, 2025 • 2 mins
What's profitable for one acre of land may not be for another. You won't know until you measure your ROI. Technology and data collection can help. Here's how.
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May 26, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode, Commodity market experts Al Kluis and Mark Mason discuss the current state of corn and soybean planting, USDA yield forecasts, and market predictions.
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May 24, 2025 • 2 mins
Did you know the American Farm Bureau is a great resource for online mental health support? Tune in to see how you can find help via the American Farm Bureau's online program "Farm State of Mind."
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May 19, 2025 • 53 mins
In today’s episode, Lisa Foust Prater talks with Melissa Nelson, a northwest Iowa farmer, mom, and internship coordinator at Morningside University. Melissa shares her journey from growing up on a Nebraska cattle operation to her current role supporting ag students and running a greeting card business. She also discusses her ‘Wait for Me’ farm safety initiative for kids and the Rural Route Ramble—an event she helped create that dr...
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May 17, 2025 • 2 mins
Baling hay is hot, dusty work. Equipment can get overheated too, and a spark from the baler could quickly ignite the machine and the entire hay field. Use these tips to prevent baler fires.
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May 12, 2025 • 62 mins
Welcome back to the Successful Farming Podcast. In today’s episode, machinery expert Dave Mowitz sits down with Andy Campbell, Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom, to talk about trends in the agricultural equipment market, with a close look at balers, forage harvesters, and the trucking industry. They dive into the impact of drought on livestock and forage production, how herd size and regional preferences influence equipment dema...
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May 10, 2025 • 2 mins
The black cutworm is a nemesis of corn and even soybean growers. Tune in as an Extension entomologist details the damage they can do, how to detect them, and when and how to combat them.
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May 5, 2025 • 22 mins
In today’s episode, Laurie Boyer talks with Dr. Carl Bradley, Plant Pathologist at the University of Kentucky, about managing Fusarium head blight—or scab—in wheat. They discuss scouting tips, ideal fungicide timing, variety resistance, and how forecasting tools can help reduce DON levels and protect grain quality during harvest.
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May 3, 2025 • 2 mins
Japanese beetles will be arriving soon in many areas of the country. Tune in to learn about how you can craft a plan of attack to protect your plants, trees, and crops.
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