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Welcome to a Farm4Fun episode (Airing 1/31)Remind people to hit SUBSCRIBE – REMEMBER TO LEAVE REVIEWS Share their ideas at farm4profitllc@gmail.comThe listener review today is brought to you by BW Fusion. They are combining best-in-class products along with BW 365 soil / tissue program, provides growers the tools and resources necessary to identify limiting factors and address them accordingly in real-time with results-focused interventions, to maximize yield potential and ROI.Jayson Young – Awesome show!  Love Listening to you guys – Kudos from IndianaCommercial – John Deere – written 2 minute ADMiddle Commercial – Geringhoff – requested to say the company name 3 times during the showMaster Pipe Layer Randy – Millennial Farmer ZachWhere are they from?Tell us a little about your family….husband, kids…etc…Any Hobbies or collections?HuntingPhotographyWhat do you like doing in your spare time?Any bad dating stories?What is your biggest pet peeves?What do your wives find the most annoying?What’s your inspiration to keep doing this?How do you feel about 2nd chances….Who is/was the coolest person you met along the way?Social and Personal Barriers – work vs playWhat do you want to be remembered about you?What is a message you’d like to give directly to your followers?What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever done for you? What’s next? – Any big projects coming up!?Do you have a boat?What would you name your boat if you had one?What is the dumbest way you’ve been injuredWhere is the worst smelling place you’ve been? Larger Discussions – SegmentsRant Reminder – all the likes and love but no follow “The Hardest Working Farmer’ – what do they get?New Year New QuestionWhat do you know now that you wished you would have known when you were younger or just sooner in general? Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Introduction (Recording 1/10) (Airing 1/24)Thank you for listeningFarm4Profit episode vs Farm4Fun EpisodeThank you again for suggesting topics for us to talk about on the podcast and keep them coming.  Send those to farm4profitllc@gmail.com or find us all over social media.We greatly appreciate your help in growing our audience.The listener review today is brought to you by BW Fusion. They are combining best-in-class products along with BW 365 soil / tissue program, provides growers the tools and resources necessary to identify limiting factors and address them accordingly in real-time with results-focused interventions, to maximize yield potential and ROI.Robert Bray – Listened to all your episodes and they are quite entertaining!YOU can now review us on Spotify!Commercial: John DeereWhat’s Working in AG (Geringhoff)Craig Lee – Director of Sales for North AmericaAdaptive Flex Technology (AFT) is our newest corn head specially designed for harvesting in terraces and hilly terrains. The AFT head has a pivot point in the center of the frame that gives farmers the flexibility to adapt their corn head to the contours of the land while maximizing yield potentials in difficult landscapes.The AFT is specially designed for maximizing yield potentials when harvesting corn in terraces and hilly terrains.Flex range ± 8 degrees12 row head = 50” total flex range16 row head = 68” total flex rangeAdaptive Flex Technology (AFT) is offered with NorthStar, NorthStar XDC, and Rota Disc processingGeringhoff.  They are head of the class no matter the crop and product to be the anchor partner of the Farm4profit PodcastPART 2 of Our #1 most requested topic – The field tile exploration (Does it always pay?)We will see how this goes as it might become a multi-part episode2nd show – Randy Nessman - master pipe layerRandy manages a drain tile company currently after working in dairy farming, custom harvesting, spraying, fertilizing, and even building grain handling equipment.  At 19 years old, he joined the local fire department. Giving back to his community is second nature to Randy. Randy relies on this variety of experience when he co-hosts "Off The Husk", a podcast started in October of 2019 with a mission to become a national voice for agriculture. When he’s not working, he spends time with his wife and two boys.Refresher…….What is drainage tile?Drain tile is a system of pipes with perforations or holes that channels water away from intended areasField tile is tubing, or pipe buried in the ground to convey subsurface water to an outlet such as a stream or ditchUses Outlets and inlets strategicallyWhy do we install drainage tile?The purpose of subsurface drainage is to lower the water table in the soil. The major reason for installing subsurface drainage is to improve the productivity of the farmland.  Higher yields translate into more returns. Tile is not a luxury, it’s a necessityIs this trueEverywhere?How does tile help the customers you work with and your family?Do you know of tile being used in southern regions?Used with orchard cropsUsed in connection with irrigationVarious types of tiling patternsTile drainage should be designed so the water table between tile lines can be lowered within 24 hours after a rain to a level that will not cause crop injury.  The herringbone system (b) consists of parallel tile laterals that enter the main at an angle, usually from both sides. This system is used for long, relatively narrow wet areas such as those next to flat drainageways. The parallel or gridiron system (a) is similar to the herringbone system except that the laterals enter the main from only one side. This system is used on flat, regularly shaped fields with uniform soil types. The double-main system (c) is a modification of the gridiron and herringbone systems. It is used where a depression, which is frequently a natural watercourse, divides the field. A random system (d) is used where the topography is undulating or rolling and contains isolated wet areas. How do you know what style of tile pattern to use on your farm?Who helps with this?Can you pre-plan and install later?Iowa has prairie potholes with very little slope What Software is used – are there different kinds?How are things mapped, planned out, how accurate is this?Various installation methodsPlowTrencherExcavatorAre there any benefits to one over the other?Could they all be necessary for one job?Covid-19 causing supply chain issues?Tile?Connectors?Other?Transportation delays?Tile Drainage Inspection and Maintenance – if we have tile what should we be doing to make sure we maximize that investment?You should inspect your tile drainage system regularly and conduct maintenance when required.  Prompt repair of any drain failure will keep the system in working order and prevent permanent damage to the entire system.1)  Inspection – Subsurface drainage systems do not require extensive maintenance, but the maintenance that is required is extremely important. If subsurface drains are working, water will stand in the field for only a short time after a heavy rain. If water stands for a few days, the drain may be partly or completely blocked.2)  Cleaning outlet ditches – Many subsurface drainage systems fail because outlet ditches are blocked. If the outlet ditch is filled with sediment, a survey should be conducted to determine the extent of the cleanout work.3)  Cleaning surface inlets – Poorly constructed surface inlets are subject to severe damage and require frequent repair. Inlet covers often become sealed with trash and should be checked frequently.  Clean the covers after a heavy rain and replace them carefully.4)  Repair blowouts – Holes that have developed over subsurface drains should be repaired at once.  Otherwise, large amounts of soil may wash into the line and block the entire system.5)  Remove sediment – Sediment traps can be used for subsurface drains laid in fine sand or silty soils.  If cleaned regularly, traps keep soil from filling the lines.6)  Protect drain outlets – Gullies commonly form at unprotected outlets of subsurface drains. Gullies may damage the field, silt up the drainage ditch and reduce the flow of water from the subsurface drain.7)  Control rodents – A flap gate or fixed pin guard can be used to prevent rodents and other small animals from entering and blocking outlets.8)  Control tree roots – Trees such as willow, elm, soft maple, cottonwood and other water-loving trees within approximately 100 feet of the drain should be removed. A clearance of 50 feet should be maintained from other species of trees.9)  Ochre accumulations in the drain – Ochre, which is an iron oxide, may block the drain when iron in solution moves from the soil to the drain and accumulates.Value of farmlandWith a little tileWith patterned tileWith tile mapsTips to keep multiple copies of the maps.Lock boxFiled in the abstractHome recordsWith a tile allowanceHas this ever been done? Sold saying they have a retained with a tile guy and new owner picks how its done?Any other info?“Our firm completes many farmland appraisals in Illinois. We have seen the value differences and sale price differences between poorly drained farms and farms with typical, average drainage (all with similar Productivity Indexes of 138 and above) vary by as much as 20%. Differences of up to $2,000 are not uncommon in the current market. If you can tile for $1,000 per acre and erase the $2,000 value difference, it is well worth the investment. On the flipside, if you can buy the wet farm for $2,000 per acre less than similar farmland and tile it for $1,000 per acre, you have a good investment.”Any other comments or items you’d like to bring up and share?What do you know now that you wish you would have known sooner?SummaryChallengeReminder to like, rate, and review.  Please don’t hesitate to share the “Mullet of Podcasts” with your friends.  We look forward to sharing more time with you next week on our Farm4Fun EpisodeWe will be in Louisville for the National Farm Machinery Show as the Sukup Booth Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Welcome to a Farm4Fun episode Remind people to hit SUBSCRIBE – REMEMBER TO LEAVE REVIEWS Share their ideas at farm4profitllc@gmail.comThe listener review today is brought to you by BW Fusion.  We love it when our partners come back for more.  We know that is only because of how awesome our listeners are and we want to recognize you by reading one of your reviews.Easter_Iowa_farmer – DM - Just started listening to the podcast, Keep’em comin!Don’t forget to check out www.bw-fusion.com for all your micro-biological needs.Commercial – John Deere – written 2 minute ADMiddle Commercial – Geringhoff – requested to say the company name 3 times during the show@JLazySAngus – Chyenne SmithWhere are they from?Carmen, IDTell us a little about your family….husband, kids…etc…Any Hobbies or collections?HuntingPhotographyHow do you get started ranching from nothing?Degrees not in ranchingAlcoholic war Vet Buying his placeOwn it all or lease too?Vermeer dealershipFamily RanchEveryone has a role?Did COVID affect your?Weather challenges?Main ConversationSocial and Personal BarriersStalkingStalker is now deadSocial Media to connect and promote AGDamaging wordsFeeling aloneStronger together – speak upTaking to a virtual community over a local one – why?How do you feel about 2nd chances….3rd chances etc…Who is/was the coolest person you met along the way?How do people follow you?  What social media platforms?Larger Discussions – SegmentsBest Christmas present you’ve ever received?New Year New QuestionWhat do you know now that you wished you would have known when you were younger or just sooner in general? Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Introduction (Recording 12/31) (Airing 1/10)Thank you for listeningFarm4Profit episode vs Farm4Fun EpisodeThank you again for suggesting topics for us to talk about on the podcast and keep them coming.  Send those to farm4profitllc@gmail.com or find us all over social media.We greatly appreciate your help in growing our audience.The listener review today is brought to you by Geringhoff.  They are head of the class no matter the crop and product to be the anchor partner of the Farm4profit Podcast@WParkinson4 ***** – I really enjoy the podcast.  Ya’ll are in the top of my que when a new one comes out.YOU can now review us on Spotify!Commercial: John DeereWhat’s Working in AGBW Fusion – Brody Benton1 – What did you see working well for growers in 2021?CornBeansArea Specific?2 – What didn’t work well?3 – What should our listeners be thinking about this time of year?Our #1 most requested topic – The field tile exploration (Does it always pay?)We will see how this goes as it might become a multi-part episodeThere are more than six million acres of cropland in Iowa where wetness limits productivity. Slightly more than half of the 375 different soils series mapped in Iowa have problems with excess water. The drainage of farmland is obviously important for improving the productivity of Iowa agriculture. Based on the large number of acres susceptible to excessive wetness and the yield response from removing this wetness, farmers and landowners are becoming increasingly interested in drainage. AND that’s just Iowa……..!The two major methods of farmland drainage are surface drainage where standing water is removed using surface ditches and subsurface drainage where excess water is removed through a system of underground drainage tiles – that is what we are going to focus onJoel Hayes – He and his brother run Hayes Bros Drainage in Grundy County Iowa and have been in business since 2009.  They have covered most of the state of Iowa during their time in business.Their dad/family also farms around 3500 acresJoel Lange - @centraliowa_rainage  - Joel and his family own and operate Central Iowa Drainage in Guthrie County Iowa where they have been farming since 2012.Joel’s family moved their entire farm from O-Neill Nebraska to Iowa in 2012General QuestionsWhat is drainage tile?Drain tile is a system of pipes with perforations or holes that channels water away from intended areasField tile is tubing or pipe buried in the ground to convey subsurface water to an outlet such as a stream or ditchWhat are outlets?The structures used to control the minimum elevation at which water leaves the drainage tile, which in turn controls the maximum elevation of the groundwater table in the area drained by the tile system to which the outlet control structure is attached.What are inlets?Purpose: A common practice that is used to. drain farmed depressions is a tile riser, which is essentially a pipe that acts as a direct conduit for water from the field to the receiving ditch or stream. A blind inlet or French drain is used to filter at least sediment from the water that is drained from the field.Why do we install drainage tile?The purpose of subsurface drainage is to lower the water table in the soil. The water table is the level at which the soil is entirely saturated with water.  The excess water must be removed to a level below the ground surface where it will not interfere with plant root growth and development. The major reason for installing subsurface drainage is to improve the productivity of the farmland.  Higher yields translate into more returns. This is especially true in recent years due to higher grain prices. So the investment decision is based on whether the higher crop returns will justify the investment in subsurface drainage.Types of tilePerforatedSolidComes with socksHow long is tile good for?When does it need replaced?Useful life of clay tileWhen was plastic first installedIs that plastic technology improved for today?Is there a right time to install tile?Always….Is there a wrong time to install tile?Reasons to tile when inputs are highWe want to put tile in….how do we get started?Prepare a planContact the USDA for approval – starts at the FSA officeWhat are recommended best practice steps to take?Mistakes to avoid?If it’s hard to expand your farm by buying high priced ground or renting more ground, how can tile help improve your bottom line?Tiling for a tax deductions…..does this work?Better than equipment purchases?Any specific tile tax breaks?Figuring out return on investment on tileCan you believe the information coming from tile guys? – Do they just want to sell more tile?Are there other resources to use? ISU Ag Decision MakerThe most difficult part of computing a tile investment analysis is estimating the yield response from the improved drainage. The size of the expected yield improvement dramatically impacts the economic feasibility of installing tile drainage, as shown in the example below.Example:A 10 bushel per acre yield response from corn and a 4 bushel per acre yield response from soybeans will provide an average annual return of $35 for corn at a price of $3.50 price ($3.50 x 10 bu. = $35) and $36 for soybeans at a price of $9 ($9 x 4 bu. = $36). If the yield responses are 20 bushels for corn and 8 bushels for soybeans, the returns are double.Estimating future returnsIn the analysis above we assumed that the annual income stream will stay constant throughout the entire life of the tile. However, this may not be the case. Corn and soybean yields have increased over recent decades as shown in Figure 3. Corn yields have increased by 2.4 percent and soybean yields by 1.8 percent per year since 1980. Most experts expect this trend to continue, if not increase. The impact of trend yield increases over the life of the tile drainage can be substantial.Tile Investment StrategiesA variety of investment strategies have emerged for the installation of tile drainage.  Some of these are based on installations over a period of time.  Others are investment arrangements between tenants and landlords on rented land.1)  Install subsurface drainage on the entire field With this strategy, the decision is made to install drainage tile on the entire field or farm.  Bids and designs are obtained from various tilers, and the decision is made to move forward with tiling the entire field or farm. 2)  Design the entire drainage system but install over a period of years – This is similar to the strategy above in that the drainage system for the entire field or farm is designed up-front.  However, the actual investment and installation of tile drainage is spread over a period of years, often as income becomes available.3)  Invest a fixed amount of money in drainage With this strategy, the investment decision is based on spending a fixed amount of money on drainage.  The system is then designed to get the most drainage benefit from the limited amount of money.  Although this may optimize the benefit from the investment, it often leads to a “patchwork” system as subsequent investments are made over a period of years and does not provide for the best overall drainage system.Landlord/tenant strategies 1)  Landlord Investment Strategy – The traditional landlord/tenant investment strategy is for the landlord to make the tiling investment and charge the tenant a higher cash rental rate.  The higher cash rental rate is due to higher yields achieved from the drainage and provides the landlord with a return on his/her tiling investment.The additional cash rent can be computed from the estimated increase in net return from tile installation. For example, if the cash rental rate is currently based on the typical rate in the local community, the new rate will be the typical rate plus the additional net return from the estimated increase in net returns from drainage.The additional cash rent can be computed based on a fixed rate of return from the tile investment.  For example, if the tiling investment is $500 per acre and a rate of return of 8 percent is desired, the additional cash rent is $40 per acre ($500 x 8% = $40).  If the cash rental rate is currently based on the typical rate in the local community, the new rate will reflect this typical rate plus $40.2)  Tenant Investment Strategy – The tenant makes the tile investment on the landlord’s farm. Because the landlord makes none of the investment, the cash rental rate does not increase due to the increase in productivity. The additional net returns go to the tenant as compensation for the tiling investment. A major concern for the tenant is whether he/she will have access to the land for a long enough period of time to justify the capital investment. One approach is to enter into a long-term lease between the two parties. However, individuals often do not want to lock themselves into a lease for this length of time.  In Iowa, farm leases of five or more years in length must be recorded and multiple-year leases may not exceed 20 years.Another option is to continue with one year leases but execute an ancillary contract dealing specifically with the tiling. Under this contract the tenant receives a pro-rata buyout of the tiling investment from the landowner if he/she ceases to rent the farm during the lifetime of the tile.For example, assume the tiling investment is $400 per acre and the life of the investment is 20 years. If the tenant ceases to rent the land after five years, he/she receives a payment of $300 per acre. Leaving after 15 years results in a payment of $100 per acre and after 20 years there is no payment.The length of the buyout period is negotiable between tenant and landlord. The buyout payment can be made by the landlord. An alternative is for the new tenant to make the buyout payment to the tenant that is leaving and take over the remaining life of the contract.3)  Shared Investment Strategy – The landlord and tenant share the tiling investment and use a crop-share lease. The investment is shared in the same proportion as the crop is shared in the leasing arrangement (e.g. 50/50). With this arrangement, each party receives the additional net returns in the same proportion as the investment. An arrangement is made where the tenant will receive a prorated buyout if he/she leaves the farm before the useful life of the tile is expended. An alternative is for the landlord to make the investment and modify the crop share lease provisions to reflect the change in contribution.Cost share programs?Tied in with bio-reactors?Payment plans? Any other comments or items you’d like to bring up and share?What do you know now that you wish you would have known sooner?SummaryChallengeReminder to like, rate, and review.  Please don’t hesitate to share the “Mullet of Podcasts” with your friends.  We look forward to sharing more time with you next week on our Farm4Fun Episode. Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy New Year! What better way to kick off 2022 than to invite back 3 of our top ten guests for a Farm4Fun show! Toney Reed, Huey B Cool and Justin Danger Nunley jump into together and act like old friends. You won't want to miss this fun show! Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today! https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/   Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen!   Website: www.Farm4Profit.com Shareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.com Email address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.com Call/Text: 515.207.9640 Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5Xqw Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc  Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you for listeningFarm4Profit episode vs Farm4Fun EpisodeThank you again for suggesting topics for us to talk about on the podcast and keep them coming.  Send those to farm4profitllc@gmail.com or find us all over social media.We greatly appreciate your help in growing our audience.The listener review today is brought to you by Geringhoff.  Remember that they are head of the class no matter the crop with their premium harvesting heads. Today’s premium listener review is”***** - @centraliowa_rainage – I like this kind of conversation (thumbs up)Commercial: Time is running out to use code Farm4Profit at www.outbackwraps.com for 20% offMain Topic -What traits do the most successful famers, business leaders, clients all have in common?Guest – Rob Sharkey @sf28430Rob Sharkey, known in digital circles as The Shark Farmer, is not your average Illinois grain farmer. He’s a disruptor who is unwavering in his ability to directly address controversial topics.Rob tackles life, alongside his high school sweetheart, Emily, knowing four smaller sharks in their school will be impacted by their choices.Rob has elevated his no-nonsense antics from the field to the SiriusXM radio waves and TV with his own show.  This is either their strongest move to-date, or their biggest mistake. Tune into to watch and listen for yourself!Lastly, the man is solely responsible behind the motivation to start the Farm4Profit PodcastPeople/Teamwork/Advisory Team10/18/21 – F4P – E61 – Travis (?) from Circle U Farms – Exploring Custom Livestock Options                Note: Awesome “What’s working in ag segment” with Peggy from www.fieldpocket.com                Surround yourself with good people.  Make good decisions.  Have a good banker!  The basic rules for goodbusiness are the same rules for farming.  Make no business decisions out of emotions. 10/11/21 – F4F – E154 – Jim McArthur, Randy Hammersmith (twin brother?) w/Field Rows                Have the right people in your corner, because you can’t do it (farming) alone.  Get a good crop consultant. 8/2/21 – F4F – E149 – Summer Fun with Rocking R Cross Cattle – ReaganSurround yourself with good people.  Be a businessman first, if the numbers don’t work, don’t do it.5/18/20 – F4P – E23 – Chad Hutson, HT Plumbing, Goldman Sachs Small Business graduate, Using a 10X GrowthMentality to get to more profitSurround yourself with people/things to make yourself better; eliminate people/things that'll bring you down;elevate yourself to be the best you can be.11/29/2021 – F4P – E64  Vance Crowe on Negotiations The willingness to be mentored, to seek out a mentorships and be curious about making yourself better.Character/Good People11/15/2021 – F4P – E62 Dave Hedt OutbackWrapsThey love what they do11/8/2021 – F4F – 156 W/ Super Huego  Justin Nunley.  They treat everyone with respect. They talk to everyone as professionals. They down talk down or look down on anybody.10/25/2021 – F4F – E155 w/ Will BrinkleyPatient enough to wait until the timing is right whether it be for planting or harvesting or with care for animals9/13/21 – F4F – E152 – Delaney Howell Great time managers; Challenge yourself – never be ok with status quo.  Never say no – evaluate every opportunity.8/23/21 – F4P - E57 – Farm with Stubborn Farmers – Andy JunkinChange in attitude – we’re not perfect and don’t expect others to change for you – be the better person.5/17/21 – F4P – E50 – Controlling Compaction with tire royalty, Scott Sloan of Titan InternationalGreat, nice   2) willing to listen   3) look at themselves; take chances and look/seek technology changes.3/29/21 – F4F – E140 – Burkhart Family – Mike, Kim and TravisLegacy! What re you willing to leave behind for your children; leave an impact that’s not about ME; get away from greed. (Tanner commented his New Year’s resolution was to keep log of successful traits!)3/15/21 – F4F – E139 – Jen Hartman, John Deere, Director of Public Relations and Social MediaSelf-awareness – being strong communicators;  Know what to say and when to say it!  Gratitude12/14/20 – F4P – E39 1031 Exchanges and Intro to Drones – David BrownRelationships - do things the right way; attention to detail; excellence; look for win-win opportunities; success feeds off itself.9/14/20 – F4F – E126 – Brady Smith, Keg Creek brewingPatience, persistence, perseverance; find a way to get around roadblocks; be good with numbers and how toput a crop in; don't over leverage and don't take unnecessary risks; surround yourself with quality people whowant you to succeed.7/6/20 – F4F – E121 – Scott, The Foundry Distilling Co – Heritage BourbonGenuineness and authenticity in your character and skill set; be honest; whatever you do, do it well; be real,and it’s ok to not be good at something/everything.8/17/20 – F4F – E124 – Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, ISU,  BrightSide Aleworks Involvement – put your whole self into whatever you do, and you’ll get that value back.  Connections meanvalue!  The busiest people get the most done. 7/27/20 – F4P – E28 – Matt Brechwald, Off-Farm Income Podcast, Gaining more than money from running a businessBeing present – be out there in the field with the crops or the animals.  Develop that 6th sense to know when or if something is wrong.  Be the first to know it.Continual Learning/Willingness to Change11/29/2021 – F4P – Vance CroweWilling to be mentored.  Try things that are uncomfortable. Put yourself in the place to ask questions of someone and learn from them.11/1/21 – F4P – E62 – Market Updates – Casey from moving Iron PodcastAre avid readers of of books with topics like self help, leadership and ones that provide different perspectives.  Having an open mind to learning how others think.9/20/21 – F4P – E59 – To Lease or Not to Lease - TJ Masker, Sr. Product Manager at TractorZoomDeep, deep curiosity - ask why?  Want to learn more every year.  Keep improving - learn for the long run;may not be used now, but maybe in ten years.9/6/21 – F4P – E58 –  Solve your labor shortage - Lori Culler with Ag HiresAlways looking forward, educating themselves.  Keep their heads up and not down, looking ahead; strategic7/19/21 – F4F – E148 – Summer Fun with Ag Pilot Chick – Emily DanielNot complacent.  Never stop learning.  Able to change and adapt.6/7/21 – F4F – E145 – Snarkosaurous – Rupert (Snark after Dark ) 2 hoursCuriosity - want to learn more; Eagerness – try what other people haven’t; Humility.  If it doesn’t kill you, just keep getting up.  Always want to learn more.  Some may have failed, but learn from it.  Don’t live in fear offailure.  Fight “off” your back.  Pin Tweet: Keep shifting; keep moving in your despair; blame nobody; expectnothing, do something.  Win more days than you lose.5/24/21 – F4F – E144 – Grant and Michelle Wells of Wells AG Supply, Fonda, IowaOpen minded, don’t get stuck doing business the conventional way; critical thinking; willing to see if things canbenefit them, adjust, and want to get and be better.3/22/21 – F4P – E46 – Busting Planting Myths with Dr. Mary Gumz, Agronomy Manager, Pioneer Hi-Breds Willingness to consider change; evaluate all practices; (Dave-Data-Driven-Decisions) (Dr. Kyle Glienke fan review)2/22/21 – F4P – E44 – Your Soil is the Key to More Profit – Bodie Kitchel, National Director of Agronomy at Biodyne USA    and Brody Benton – 365 Next Level AgThey all ask Why? – don’t accept status quo.  Know something’s out there – surround yourself with others whowant and will make you better.2/8/21 – F4P – E43 – Future of Agriculture Crossover – Tim Hammerich, Ag Grad  Dr. Dir. Of Strategic Communication(Tanner mentioned his New Year’s resolution to keep successful trait log.)             for Congent ConsultingCuriosity – not close-minded  (2) grit – overcome challenges  (3) empathy – see thru someone else’s eyes1/25/21 – F4P – E42 – Will the US and China play nice together? Dr. Wendong Zhang, Professor ISUCuriosity; Globally minded; willingness to learn and listen12/28/20 – F4P – E40 – Equipment and Land Values with Machinery PeteListen and be open to learn new things; slow down and pay attention. (1) long-term thinking, even if it’s hard to do.  Needs discipline. (2)  realize that you CAN be wrong; admit your mistakes, learn from them-it’s a strength,not a weakness.11/16/20 – F4P – E37 – Could you farm more precisely? With Josh Kayser, Granular CSAConstantly learning and improving; curious; flexible and adaptable - things change and willing to make changes10/19/20 – F4P – E35 – Jessman Smith, Principal Financial Group Your Farm’s Future; transferring wealth, knowledgeWilling to try something new; step out of your comfort zone; big farms are made up of little farms that failed to plan.6/8/20 – F4F – E119 – Elena Magnimonte, Loup River DistilleryDon’t be afraid to try something new for your business and life.Hardwork/Dedication11/15/2021 – F4P – E62 – Naeem Zafar (Telesense) – ProductivityThey all have passion.  Not just for farming but passion in general.  When you have passion for one thing you have passion for others and it gives you the drive to get things done.9/27/21 - F4F - E153 - Andrew Blake, Blake's Hard Cider - Everything Borrowed podcastShow up everyday - "put-in-the-work" type culture; don't expect something for nothing; Keep your head down and work hard and the universe will provide; obviously, some days will be better than others.8/9/21 – F4P – E56 – Summer Fun with Andrew Uphill (Uppy)Go Getters!  Don’t sit on their hands.  Find what you want to do and do it.  Chase your dreams. (Dave says,Thomas Edison – “Opportunity is missed by most because it’s dressed in coveralls and looks like hard work.”) 7/26/21 – F4P – E55 – Summer Fun with Taylor Sumption (BTO)Very innovative; driven – fining new ways to get ahead.  Don’t care what the neighbors think or do.  Always want to get better.7/12/21 – F4P – E54 – Summer Fun with Dan the Iowa Dairy FarmerAmbition- be driven – this is not learned or taught, you’re born with it.  You either have it or you don’t.4/5/21 – F4P – E47 – Talking Combines in the Spring! Ryan Bloes, Mobile Inspection Ag Service, Janesville, IowaDisciplined and efficient; the owners run the planters and combines.2/15/21 – F4F – E137 – Chuck Weldon and Blvd Brewing Co.Hard work, dedication, passionate, love – open-mindedness – willing to try new things; you’ll never work a dayin your life if you love what you do.12/7/20 – F4F – E132 – Carson King – The Midwest LegendDrive – see what they want, and do what they can to make it happen, don’t stop until they get it done. Find a way to get it completed.  Never get bored. (Dave says: Winston Churchill “We make a living by what weget, but we make a life by what we give.”)7/20/20 – F4F – E122 – Jenny Sauer-Schmidgall, Danenberger family VineyardsWork ethic and faith.  You can’t know what tomorrow will bring or plan for it.  Work hard and stay positive.6/29/20 – F4P – E26 – Nikki Boxler, NY, Your Farm’s Marketing PlanHard working and trustworthy.  Someone you want to have a beer with and be friends.Financially Savvy/Treat it Like a Business6/28/21 – F4P – E53 – Organic Farming with Adam BissellKnow your operation and its breakeven.  Put work and time into making your operation better.6/14/21 – F4P – E52 – What Really Happens in a Peer Group – Shay Foulk with Ag Solutions(he loved the question) Identify that they need to spend more time working “on” the business and not just “in” the business; know the cost of production; develop strategy to profitability; take a step back and know whereto start.5/31/21 – F4P – E51 – Tools to Protect Downside Risk in Commodity Pricing – Tommy Grisafi with Advance TradingLuck, gratitude, grateful and incredibly hard-working.  Educated at different levels, change with the world; don’t be afraid to ask for help mentally or physically or financially.4/26/21 – E142 – Brittany & TR Jones of Richlands DairyVersatility – Jack of all trades  2) adaptability – the farmers that are left need to market themselves and add value where needed.4/12/21 – F4F – E141 – Seth Davis, Geringhoff sales rep.Able to crunch the numbers; plans ahead, use spreadsheets, don’t fly by the seat of their pants, know your data1/11/21 – F4P – E39 – Small Changes for BIG Impact with Hotrod Farmer, Ray BohaczAttention to details – bring efficiencies to your operation through your equipment.11/30/20 – F4P – E38 – Update for Tax Planning Season with Kyle Woiwood CPACare - they understand their business, more than what's in the bank; ask questions; assemble a team: attorney,CPA, banker, financial advisor, consultant.  You need more than one person.10/5/20 – F4P – E34 – Amanda De Jong, State Executive Director for Iowa USDA Farm Service Agency.           What Can the FSA/USDA do for you now? Approach your operation like a business; be open to change that may improve profitability; make suretechnology is "worth" it for your operation; good planners - plan ahead; have a risk management plan; knowyour data and numbers.9/28/20 – F4F – E127 – Royce Johns, Back Pocket BrewingKnow what's your definition of success; freedom to make choices; you're the master of our own success.7/13/20 – F4P – E27 – Laura Carlson, NE, Referrals lead to more profitKnow your operation and what you want it to become.  Be clear and honest.  Don’t be afraid; set goals.6/22/20 – F4F – E120 – Adam Kleiss @moo4isu, Fire Trucker BreweryYou have to be ‘next level’; it’s not easy, you have to go above and beyond the others; get organized; find outwhat works and what’s not working.6/15/20 – F4P – E25 – Jamie Pollard, ISU Director of Athletics, What Can Farmers learn from football?Have vision; build a successful culture; have passion; have heart; be motivated; trusting and listening; strongcore values; stay grounded; when you’ve been successful, remember who you were and are; communicate andempower those you work with/for.Taking Chances/Trusting Your Gut7/5/21 – F4F – E147 – Mark Thomas of Thomas FarmsResilience and adaptability – can face negatives every day, learn from it and adapt.6/21/21 – F4F – E146 – Huey B Cool – Huey BoelenRisk takers (trait from parents); risk loving and hard workers11/23/20 - F4F – E131 – Tony Reed @GrowinCorn2020 featuring Sierra Nevada beers, holiday gift list and moreDon't be afraid to go for it.11/2/20 – F4P – E36 – Dallas Welp, CO - Preparing for a Successful meeting with your banker- Vision Bank, sponsor n/aDesire to stay up on trends.10/12/20 – F4F – E128 – Tyler Richton and the High Bank Boys, Big Grove BreweryTake a chance even though there is big risk of failure; take a leap of faith and go for it.9/21/20 – F4P – E33 – Fall AG Technology Update with Chad ColbyBe on the edge; make a conscience effort to keep up with technology and they want to improve the use of theirtime, whatever makes you more efficient. 8/10/20 – F4P – E29 – Loran Steinlage, Maximize Profitability with Cover and Relay cropsSurvival instinct – you have no other options.  Learn how to make it work, no matter what it is.1st episode ever 6/27/19    Traits of Top performing farmers - they have a plan and budget in place; know cost of production and break even; business needs an advisory team-CPA, agronomist, banker, livestock guy, farm manager, attorney, technology advisor, peers (2 ears, 1 mouth-listen), financial advisor, auction professional; be proactive, not reactive; predict challenges and overcome.  Get better before you get bigger. Always learning. Money is made in the margins. Let's try this, test theories, techniques and technology. Ask questions, surround yourself with those with knowledge you need. Don't spend the money you don't have.   Kmart/Amazon in business, be progressive and look forward. 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Welcome to a Farm4Fun episode Remind people to hit SUBSCRIBE – REMEMBER TO LEAVE REVIEWS Share their ideas at farm4profitllc@gmail.comThe listener review today is brought to you by Outback Wraps.  Our listeners mean more to us than any of our advertising partners……well maybe not Outback Wraps but anyway thank you for leaving them behind and sharing the show with your friends.  Remember the leading hydraulic hose marking system is sold by Outback Wraps…Use Promo Code Farm4Profit for 20% off at outbackwrap.comEaster_Iowa_farmer – DM - Just started listening to the podcast, Keep’em comin!What could we do with glow in the dark outback wraps?Commercial – John Deere – written 2 minute ADMiddle Commercial – Geringhoff – requested to say the company name 3 times during the show@BushelsandBarrels – Ryan PeterWhere are they from?Tell us a little about your family….wife, kids…etc…Any Hobbies or collections?HuntingBoatingWhy are you starting a podcast?PoliticsCurrent EventsCounty issuesSportsHistoryJessicaGlobal WarmingOilStirring the potFlying – sold a planeOilGuitarSchool BoardMeteor or UFO sighting?How do you feel about 2nd chances….3rd chances etc…How did harvest go?Snakes and Frogs – Hates themWho is/was the coolest person you met along the way?What do the most successful people you know have in common?How do people follow you?  What social media platforms? Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We get to learn about a brand new program for AG retailers to use called Growers before diving in the tax and AG law updates. Our guest Roger McEowen is known throughout the US for his presentations in the AG industry about taxes. From Sirus radio to RFDTV and more you will recognize his expertise. Tune in to make sure you aren't missing anything before year end! Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today! https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/   Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen!   Website: www.Farm4Profit.com Shareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.com Email address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.com Call/Text: 515.207.9640 Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5Xqw Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc  Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.