Successful Farming Podcast

In this episode, Adrienne Held talks with Dr. Tommy Butts, weed specialist with Purdue Extension, about his insights and advice for managing weed resistance. They discuss effective, multifaceted strategies for tackling resistance, including region- and season-specific approaches, as well as current management tactics. Dr. Butts shares practical tips on herbicide rotation, cultural practices, and the latest tools farmers can use to control resistant weeds and protect crop yields.

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In this episode, Lorrie Boyer chats with Maryland farmer Alan Eck about the evolving diversity of his operation on the Eastern Shore. They delve into his passion for agriculture, shaped by his upbringing, and discuss the importance of diversifying the farm to adapt to changing market conditions and explore new revenue streams.

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In this episode, Adrienne Held talks with Aaron Hager, weed specialist with the University of Illinois Extension, to identify promising weed control practices heading into next growing season, including fall burndown strategies to manage winter annual weeds.

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In this episode, Moving Iron's Casey Seymour examines the planter and row crop tractor markets, as the auction season ramps up through the end of the year. Looking at past auctions, this equipment has an opportunity to move and move quickly as the year-end buying push ramps up.

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In this episode, Lorrie Boyer interviews Dr. Frank Mitloehner, a Professor and Air Quality Specialist, about his research on carbon emissions from cattle and livestock. They explore the factors influencing methane production by livestock and address common myths about the impact of animal-produced methane.

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In this episode, Adrienne Held talks with Keith Byerly, commercial sustainability lead with Mosaic, about how managing phosphorus and potassium can help maximize yield potential. ​​“When we see nutrient deficiencies in the field, it's because the crop removal of nutrients increases and yield goals haven’t been managed accordingly,” he says.

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In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Saharah Moon Chapotin, Ph.D., executive director of the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), about the focus of that agency, the opportunities it gives farmers, ranchers, scientists and the full food system, and some the industry-changing research it is currently working on.

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In this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Matthew Kolshefski, a young seventh-generation farmer from Butte, North Dakota, about the family legacy that taught him the benefits of a slow, cautious startup.

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In this episode, Lisa Foust Prater talks with John Lopez about his journey from a South Dakota rancher to a celebrated sculptor, and how his creativity has led to the revitalization of his hometown of Lemmon, with stunning art installations, an art gallery, and event space.

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In this episode, Moving Iron's Casey Seymour examines the auction market at-large, headed into the last quarter of the year. Which machines will have the biggest – and smallest – impact on current market conditions? Tune in for expert perspective.

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