Join Clemson University extension agronomist Michael Plumbley as he shares practical advice on choosing the right seed, managing crop stress, and making smart input decisions to improve yields and profitability.

In this episode:

🌱 Seed selection – What to consider when choosing corn and soybean hybrids for your operation.

🌦️ Managing crop stress – How drought, disease, and weather affect hybrid performance.

🛡️ Trait packages – Choosing the right traits for pest, disease, and weed management.

💰 Input decisions – Tips for balancing fertilizer, fungicides, and other inputs with your yield goals.

📈 Reducing risk – Why local trials, multiple hybrids, and early planning can set you up for success.

Whether you're planning for corn or soybeans, this episode offers practical tips on seed selection, input management, and improving crop performance.

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USDA's Youth Flock Defender program helps young poultry owners learn biosecurity practices to protect backyard chickens and small poultry flocks from avian influenza and other poultry diseases.

In this Successful Farming Short, learn how youth poultry exhibitors, 4-H members, and young farmers can use proper poultry biosecurity, disease prevention strategies, and flock management practices to keep their birds healthy. The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) program provides resources, checklists, and educational tools to help the next generation of poultry owners protect their flocks.

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In today's episode, host Lisa Foust Prater sits down with Melanie Bloom to discuss her journey as Iowa Teacher of the Year and her passion for integrating agriculture into education. Together, they explore how agricultural education is helping inspire and prepare the next generation of leaders.

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Condensation inside grain bins can rewet stored grain, leading to spoilage and costly losses during storage. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang explains what causes grain bin condensation and shares practical strategies to help maintain grain quality throughout the storage season.

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In today's episode, Nick Repke and Bob Linneman discuss recent market reports, weather impacts on crops, and strategies for farmers to navigate volatile markets.

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Fluffy soil syndrome can lead to uneven crop emergence and reduced yields, especially after aggressive tillage and winters with little snow cover. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, University of Minnesota Extension crop educator Jodi DeJong-Hughes explains what causes fluffy soil syndrome, how to spot it in your fields, and the tillage practices that can help prevent it.

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Equipment inventories are shifting, combine prices are changing, and the harvest machinery market continues to evolve.

Join Dave Mowitz & Andy Campbell as they break down the latest agricultural equipment market trends and what they mean for farmers, dealers, and anyone buying or selling machinery.

In this episode:

🚜 Equipment inventories – How current inventory levels are influencing used and new machinery prices.

🌽 Harvest equipment – The latest trends in combines and other harvest machinery.

📈 Buying & selling strategies – How seasonal market cycles can create opportunities.💰 Market drivers – The role of crop prices, profitability, and supply chain challenges.

🔮 Looking ahead – What to expect from the farm equipment market in the months ahead.

Whether you're buying, selling, or simply following the machinery market, this episode offers practical insights into equipment prices, inventory trends, and the factors shaping today's farm equipment industry.

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Your septic system can last for years with minimal maintenance, but flushing the wrong items or using harsh chemicals can lead to costly problems. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, Kansas State University Extension soil management specialist Deanne Presley explains the difference between septic system "cloggers" and "killers," what should never be flushed, and how to keep your system working properly.

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In today's episode, Dr. Chad Lee discusses the critical role of pollination in corn and bourbon grains, emphasizing the sensitivity of corn to heat and drought stress during the pollination period.

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Poisonous plants in pastures can pose serious risks to grazing cattle, especially when conditions change throughout the season. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, Cornell University animal science professor Dan Brown explains how plant toxicity varies by region, dose, and time of year.

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