Shay Foulk is a farmer from Illinois who also consults with farmers across the nation, helping them determine what changes pay and which ones don’t. What technology makes sense for your operation? How quick could new equipment pay for itself? Shay talks about tools you can use to strengthen your returns and build a solid agribusiness. 

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Matt Splitter didn’t believe he’d be coming back home to the family farm, but he was recently named as the Top Producer Horizon Award winner. We take a look at his story and meet a young farmer who has not only grown his operation but built a financially sound business. Learn the keys he passes along to farmers of all ages who want to succeed in agriculture and find out what he’s learned from a kinship he formed with a retiring farmer in his area.

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Matt Lohr served as Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. He returned to his farm in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia where he remains active in local and national farm and conservation efforts. What changes should farmers expect at NRCS and in farm programs as a whole under the Biden situation? Is legislation dealing with climate change and opportunity or a fear for farmers? Matt provides his take on this issues plus shares some thoughts on direct-to-consumer farming that is a part of his agricultural business. 

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Marion Calmer is consistently one of our most popular guests. The inventor of the 15-inch and 12-inch corn head is back to share his latest on-farm trials and what practices he’s using in his fields to create the best ROI in 2021. 

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Hedging crops like corn and soybeans is a common practice, but do livestock producers take advantage of the opportunities hedging cattle? We discuss the pros and cons and what one long-term study says are the key takeaways to consider in achieving more consistent returns in the cattle industry. 

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About forty percent of crop land in the U.S. is rented. How have recent price gains impacted the market? Are there strategies you can use to retain and gain ground for your farm? How can landlords find the best tenants? We discuss these questions and more with the CEO of Tillable.  

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Ethanol has been a major factor in farm markets for many years now, but how will a new administration and global demand impact production, and in turn, commodity prices? We take a look at what farmers and consumers can expect this year and in the future as the nation focuses on meeting environmental goals. 

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The vast majority of row crop acres have some level of crop insurance. Are you using the product to best fit your needs? What changes are their in the marketplace for 2021? We visit with a farmer and veteran of the crop insurance world for an update and strategy on getting the coverage you need.

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Is there a “best” time for cows to have a calf? There are a lot of variables to consider of course, but should cow calf producers pause and rethink some of the reason they do what they do? That was the focus of some cattle producers who came together to discuss the pros and cons of calving periods. What are the key questions you should be asking to make the best decision for your operation?

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Brody Little is a seedsman and a farmer who lives and works just south of Peoria. He works with many farmers to assist with seed selection, herbicide strategies, pest control and much more. I travel to Manito, IL to understand how 2020 will impact decisions in 2021 and what he sees producers considering this year in light of higher grain prices. 

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