Successful Farming Podcast

From the Editors of Successful Farming Magazine, hear from experts and leaders in the ag industry. Email podcast@agriculture.com

What on earth is mother nature doing?

How many times have you said to yourself, "this weather is crazy"? Eric Snodgrass is the principal atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions. In this podcast he talks about how the weather affected agriculture in 2021, what he's predicting for the 2022 growing season, and in the meantime trying to help us figure out what Mother Nature is doing.

Growing together for a sustainable future

Bruce Waugh and his son Taylor operate Cannon Valley Ranch in Minnesota. When it comes to making decisions on a multi-generational farm, Bruce says sometimes you have to switch the mom or the dad switch off. Successful Farming's Megan Schilling talks with the two men about farming together.

Growing sustainability

What does 'sustainability' mean to your farm and how is it done? Tom Daniel, a Director of Sustainable Ag for Nutrien Ag Solutions talks about why it can't be the same for everyone. Technology plays a very important role in making sure your inputs are managed properly, and he also delves into carbon sequestration and how sustainable practices can help capture carbon.

The farmer's daughter

Her dream was to become a veterinarian. But Jessica Utesch Wilson left college to come back to her family's Triple U Ranch in Washta, Iowa after a family tragedy. She never left and now manages the operation's cow-calf herd.

Buying seed 2022

You might have sticker shock when you buy seed for next year's crop. Todd Pester with Nutrien Ag Solutions explains why prices are going up, by how much, and how you can save money.

The Unconventional Father and Son

When the neighbors look at you funny, you’re probably doing something right. Barry Little and his son Eli operate the Blue River Ranch in Hamlin County, South Dakota.

Ageless Iron and the stories behind it

Once tractors started replacing horses, tractor manufacturers came out of the woodwork. Some were reputable and some were downright swindlers. Successful Farming's Dave Mowitz takes us back in time with historical back stories of ageless iron. Also, if you're a collector, find out what's currently hot and what's not.

Saving the family farm with whiskey

Colby Frey of Fallon, Nevada is farming the same ground his ancestors first plowed in 1854. That's over 165 years of knowledge handed down from generation to generation. Colby is mixing that advice with the desire to make sure his children have a future on the farm by distilling whiskey from the grains grown on their land.

Minerva Dairy

America's oldest family-owned creamery is located in Minerva, Ohio. Venae Watts and her brother and co-owner Adam grew up in the business, obsessing over butter like the four generations before her. In this episode, Venae talks about the history of the creamery, how their "rolled butter" came to be, and how they're preparing the next generation to take over the business.

Saving rural grocery stores

When a grocery store closes in a small town, it creates a ripple effect through the entire community. The Rural Grocery Initiative based at Kansas State University is working hard to reverse that trend with advice and innovative solutions. Jodi Henke talks with Program Manager Erica Blair on how rural communities can hang on to their access to food and other staples.

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