Successful Farming Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Quinn from Purdue University discusses the often unseen factors that cause yield loss in crops, from planting to harvest. Learn how small impacts throughout the season and at harvest can significantly affect your farm's income. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Building a farm pond requires more planning than simply digging a hole and waiting for rain to fill it. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, Kansas State University fisheries Extension specialist Joe Gerken explains how watershed, soil composition, water quality, and proper site selection all play a role in creating a pond that will last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brittney Miller shares the story of Manchester Farms, a family-owned quail farm in South Carolina, and how the business built a successful niche in the quail meat and quail egg market. She discusses quail farming, agricultural entrepreneurship, product development, food trends, and the challenges of growing a family farm business in a specialized market. In this episode: How Manchester Farms built its quail farming business The growing market for quail meat and quail eggs Innovation and product development in agriculture Marketing and selling niche agricultural products Adapting to changing consumer and food trends Lessons in leadership and running a family farm Building a successful agribusiness in a niche market Brittney also shares how quality, innovation, and a willingness to adapt have helped Manchester Farms grow and compete in the specialty food market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Farms are constantly changing, and your insurance coverage should change with them. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, Iowa State University Extension farm and agriculture business management specialist Kevin Leibold explains when to review your policies, which assets may need updated coverage, and how to make sure your operation is protected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corn & Soybean Prices: What’s Next After the September USDA Report? Corn and soybean markets have made significant moves heading into harvest. Nick Repke and Bob Linneman break down the latest USDA report, tight U.S. grain supplies, China’s soybean demand, energy prices and what farmers should be watching over the next 30 days. In this episode: What the September USDA report means for corn and soybean supplies Why the corn stocks-to-use ratio matters Tight soybean supplies and China’s buying South American weather and the potential impact on global grain markets How higher interest rates, energy prices and the U.S. dollar could affect grain prices Incremental selling strategies heading into harvest What to watch for in October and November Looking ahead to 2027 corn and soybean marketing opportunities With harvest approaching, Nick and Bob discuss why farmers may want to focus on incremental sales, basis opportunities and knowing their break-even levels for next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cleaning your combine between fields can help prevent the spread of weed seeds while also reducing the risk of costly equipment fires. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, North Dakota State University Extension farm and ranch safety coordinator Angie Johnson explains why this simple harvest habit can protect both your crops and your machinery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is happening in the used farm equipment market heading into fall 2026? Andy Campbell and Tractor Zoom machinery expert Ryan Roossink break down the latest trends in used tractors, combines, sprayers, planters and headers, plus what they’re seeing in the market for older equipment. In this episode: Late-model self-propelled sprayers are holding their value Class 7 and 8 combine prices have found a new normal Why 45-foot headers are struggling while 35- and 40-foot headers remain strong High-horsepower tractor prices and auction trends Why four-wheel-drive tractors could be an opportunity for buyers What’s driving renewed planter sales Why older, well-maintained equipment is bringing strong money A look at several standout sales from a recent farm auction With farmers watching input costs, crop prices and equipment values closely, these trends could help buyers and sellers make smarter decisions this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soil organic matter plays a critical role in improving water retention, nutrient cycling, and overall soil health. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, Natural Resources Conservation Service resource conservationist Kevin Kohn explains how increasing organic matter can boost crop productivity, improve soil structure, and strengthen your farm's resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corn can leave behind 12,000–16,000 pounds of residue per acre, making residue management an important part of setting up the next crop for success. University of Minnesota agronomist Dr. Jeff Coulter explains how to manage corn residue after harvest, from combine distribution and tillage to protecting soil and ensuring a clean planting zone. In this episode: Why even residue distribution behind the combine matters How residue affects soil moisture, erosion and soil warming Why seed-to-residue contact can hurt emergence Corn-on-corn residue and nitrogen management Differences between conventional tillage, strip-till and no-till When chopping residue helps—and when it can create problems Considerations when removing or baling corn residue Why residue management decisions made this fall can impact next spring’s planting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SCN Could Be Costing You 5–10% of Your Soybean Yield Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is one of the most damaging and difficult-to-detect pests in soybean production. Dr. Dylan Mangel, extension plant pathologist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, explains how SCN spreads, why it can cause significant yield loss without visible symptoms, and what farmers can do to manage it. In this episode: How soybean cyst nematode affects soybean yield Why SCN can be difficult to identify in the field When and how to soil test for SCN How crop rotation and resistant varieties help manage populations The connection between SCN and other soybean diseases How SCN resistance is changing Using the SCN Profit Checker to estimate yield and economic losses Fall management steps farmers should take before next soybean crop Learn why knowing your SCN populations—and keeping records over time—can be one of the most important steps toward protecting soybean yield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices