Farm4Profit Podcast

IntroductionThank 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.Today’s Head of the Class Listener Reviews are brought to you today by Geringhoff. They are head of the class, no matter the crop. Premium harvesting heads for all of your harvest needs.  Our listener reviews are exactly what we need to fuel our energy each week and Geringhoff is exactly what you need to maximize your harvest each year. @buck_1970 – Mullet Men, I love the podcastWhat’s Working in AG – Advanced Agrilytics (Burkhart Foundation Winner of AD Package)Jason Kohorst – Precision Agronomist for Advanced Agrilytics located around the Carroll, Iowa AreaKent Lingbeil – Lead Agronomist for Advanced Agrilytics for the state of Iowa https://advancedagrilytics.com/Advanced Agrilytics was formed out of a necessity to understand the environments in a field at a sub-acre level and understanding how that environment impacts the plant. The founders developed a system that provides farmers an opportunity to maximize productivity and return on investment throughout a farm enterprise. Today, Advanced Agrilytics is expanding rapidly to provide its agronomic technology services to even more customers and is based out of Indianapolis, IN.Our approach to zone management is anything but arbitrary. Our Hex-Grid approach uses 70 hexagon-shaped data points per acre to better identify problem areas and proactively manage in-field performance. Our main focus is identifying in-field environments and managing those environments on a sub-acre level.We are having grower meetings across the state of Iowa in late June, and that is one of the main points we want to make sure to cover, aside from the nuts and bolts of our business. At the end of our short time, one tidbit that we want to include is that we are "delivering on the promise of precision agriculture."Commercial – AgLeader – They have a solution for every season.  Their products and solutions help integrate your entire farm year-round. Use our products to seamlessly connect your equipment and tasks so that your operation runs more efficiently than ever before.Main topic – Commodity Marketing   What do you as a listener have to learn about becoming a better marketer?Guest – Tommy GrisafiTommy Grisafi, a commodity risk management advisor at Advance Trading in Valparaiso, IN, developed an interest in managing risk in 1990 when he attended a class field trip to the Chicago Board of Trade in High School. Tommy became a recognized member of the CBOT and CME group on his 21st birthday and has maintained this status ever since. In addition to his position as an Ag Risk Management Consultant and an independent trader, he also operates “Ag Squawk,” a weekly roundtable discussion among Ag industry leaders and is getting ready to start his own podcast through AGBull Media!What are we seeing happen in the markets right now? (Corn, Beans, Beef, Pork)Where could this thing go?Dogecoin, GameStop, Bottom fall out?As we talk today, what should our clients be doing?We talked and I shared in my loan portfolio we are on an average 50-60% presold on 2021 beans and 30-40% presold on corn and very few are happy with those sales now.What can be said to those who are feeling bad about early sales?What can we do to take advantage of where we are now, but not limit the upside potential?Flip this, what if we need to buy grain to feed our livestock? What can we do?Fear of Missing Out – (FOMO) have any advice?Is there anything we can do with already sold bushels to help raise the price on those sales?The grain markets right now are playing into a situation with crop insurance that we haven’t had exposure to for a while or ever.  What’s going on?If someone is feeling uncomfortable now and looking to start a new relationship.  How does it look when you sit down in a meeting with a new client or potential client? How does that start off?How important is a marketing plan to the profitability of one’s farm?Listeners are saying those with marketing plans are over sold…… why still stick to the plan?For someone looking for Marketing Class 101 tools to use in the current market, which tools would you suggest they learn how to use first?For the more advanced marketer, what are some ways they could take their skills to the next level?You know there are farmers out there who don’t feel they need any help, are doing just fine, and can do it themselves.  What would you say to an individual such as that?We all know life and farming comes with challenges.  What would you say to the listener who doesn’t even know where to start right now?If someone is already working with a marketing advisor. What are somethings you would encourage our listeners to be asking their brokers or marketing advisors now?Is there anything else you would like our listeners to learn from our conversation today?Any other pieces of information to share with our listeners?What do you see your top producing or top tier of clients doing? –Common traitsSummaryChallengeCommercial - BW Fusion – Focused on bringing innovative Fertility, Nutritional and Technology to the Ag market place.  They combine their best-in-class products along with the 365 soil and tissue program to provide growers the tools necessary to address limiting factors in real time.Submit questions and topic suggestions - Like, Rate, Review, Share 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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IntroductionThank 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.Today’s Head of the Class Listener Reviews are brought to you today by Geringhoff. They are head of the class, no matter the crop. Premium harvesting heads for all of your harvest needs.  Our listener reviews are exactly what we need to fuel our energy each week and Geringhoff is exactly what you need to maximize your harvest each year. @lexiejomoore – I am a very big fan of the Farm4Profit Podcast and Farm4Fun which is done by the same guys.  They make it entertaining to listen to, but get into some deep stuff that everyone should hear.What’s Working in AG – Real Stuff helping Real Farmers from AG Storm EquipmentAG Storm Equipment with Erik Karlson - Have Erik introduce himselfhttps://agstormequipment.com/Hydra-Box ™ – Rock box for tractorEntirely constructed of high-strength steel & fully powered by your tractor’s hydraulic system, our new hydraulic on-board rock grapple system has the ability to lift 4,000lb rocks out of the ground in secondsAlso have options for UTV’sField Seal ™ – Tool boxes for the fieldAg Storm makes a universal toolbox that is 100% water and dust proof, can be attached to virtually any piece of farm machinery, service truck, pickup you name it the sky is the limit. Track Wheel Cleaners Prevents build up inside the drive wheels of a track tractorCommercial – AgLeader – They have a solution for every season.  Their products and solutions help integrate your entire farm year-round. Use our products to seamlessly connect your equipment and tasks so that your operation runs more efficiently than ever before.Main topic – Talking Tire Technology and Soil CompactionGuest – Scott SloanScott is from the Des Moines, Iowa Area and a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa. He is currently the ‎Ag Product Manager/Global LSW for ‎Titan International, Inc.  Scott has worked for Titan for over 21 years and is with us today to talk all things tires!Soil CompactionGenerally, a good soil contains about 25 percent water & 25 percent air by volume. This 50 percent is referred to as pore space. The remaining 50 percent consists of soil particles. Any wheel traffic that reduces pore space results in a dense soil w/ poor internal drainage & reduced aeration. How does compaction hurt a crop yield or potential?Compacted soil has smaller pores and fewer natural channels, water infiltration is drastically reduced. This causes greater surface wetness, more runoff, increased erosion, and longer drying time. Wet fields delay planting and harvesting and decrease crop yields. Plant roots don't grow well in dense soil. Inadequate moisture and nutrients reach the plant, and yield is reduced.In years when soil moisture is plentiful, the impact on crop growth may not be obvious. With moisture shortage, plants on compacted soil stress more easily, and reduced growth and yield are noticeable.Do soil types matter when it comes to compaction?Generally, the smaller the soil particles, the more compaction reduces the yield.What impact does soil moisture have on compaction?What implement does the most compacting?PlanterTillageGrain cartSomething else?Equipment trending heavier or lighter?What is the advantage of having the “tire guy” come out and weigh your equipment?Load & inflation tables….Can you run lower PSI in any tires?What are the consequences?Any risks?Older planter tires?Older tires in general?What does lowering the PSI in a tire do?How do you know when your PSI is too low?Or too high?How do we determine tire sizes? Front vs backTractorsCombinesSprayersImplementsWhat advancement in technology led to exploring lower PSI or compaction options?Any systems available that change tire pressure on the go?What about changing from road travel pressure to in field pressure?Where is tire technology headed?Airless?Would helium make the tractor lighter?What types of compaction are created by an inappropriately inflated tire?ISU study about the front tire 8310R less than the planter tires – rear worseCrown or a cone – what shape does it make?  Mushroom? Tear drop?No-til vs strip til vs full tilDoes this have an effect on the susceptibleness of a field to compaction?Should we be more concerned about compaction at the surface or deeper compaction levels?To some extent, shallow compaction at depths of 12 inches or less can be remedied. Deep compaction cannot be corrected, however, and it causes reduced yields.What is your take on the performance advantages of:Tires vs Tires with new technologyTires vs tracks2 tracks vs 4 tracks vs 2 tracks and 2 tiresWhat advice do you have to people seeking the best value in tires?Good-for-a-yearOff brandsDifferent situationsAny other pieces of information to share with our listeners?What do you see your top producing or top tier of clients doing? –Common traitsSummaryChallengeCommercial - BW Fusion – Focused on bringing innovative Fertility, Nutritional and Technology to the Ag market place.  They combine their best-in-class products along with the 365 soil and tissue program to provide growers the tools necessary to address limiting factors in real time.Submit questions and topic suggestions - Like, Rate, Review, Share 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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Sammi: @SammiWansnessRob Sharkey: @sf28430    https://sharkfarmer.com/podcastTara Schrock: @Tara_SchrockJeord McDaniel: @jerodmcdanielErin Holbert: @ErnHolbert   https://heartofthemidwestshop.com/ Geringhoff :  Head of the Class no matter the cropAg Leader  : The have a solution for every season 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.

IntroductionWe appreciate you taking your time to spend with us and for choosing to listen to our podcast.Thank 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.Do us a favor, stop, run over to YouTube, and hit subscribe…….just do it!We greatly appreciate your help in growing our audience.Listener Review: @185Jacob – It’s a good podcastBW Fusion – continued support with upcoming from the field updateGeringhoff – Head of the class, no matter the crop……..partnering with the head of the class, no matter the podcast guest!....maaayyybbeee…. we’re still building our skills and working on thatGeneral Topic – Are the people surrounding you causing frustrations? – Humble Hungry and SmartIntroduce GuestThe Ideal Team Player – Book by Patrick Lencioni – A Leadership Fable about the Three Essential VirtuesIs this book about three things that make the most successful farmers the most successful?Let’s take the setting of this book out of the corporate world and apply it to farming and agriculture!We often talk about whether someone is a ‘team player’. In interviews, performance reviews, or while sharing feedback.  Everyone agrees that being a team player is extremely desirable in an employee or vendor that a farmer does business with. We all in our minds have a definition of a team player, what’s yours?!According to Lencioni, a team player has three characteristics. Further, Lencioni states, when a team member significantly lacks one or more of these virtues, the process of building a cohesive team becomes hard, and in some cases, impossible. So in the words of your farm.  If you or a member if your team (family, employees, advisory team, or vendors) don’t share these attributes or aren’t working to grow them…..you’re less likely to succeed.Virtue #1 – HumbleThis is by far the most obvious and easiest to understand. Humility in a team member shows up as a lack of excessive ego, or concerns about personal status. Whoofta – who just thought of that salesman/buyer that you don’t like working with…..acting like their shit don’t stinkProbably also just thought about someone you know who always seems to genuinely care when you meet them for a conversationThey are quick to share credit, praise others freely, and sometimes even forego credit due to them in the interest of celebrating the team’s collective win. I’m thinking of an agronomist we just interviewed….even though he made the suggestions, he’s going to celebrate you when your production results come in.They demonstrate strong alignment towards the team’s goals, and prioritize collective wins over individual ones. Humble team players are self-confident, but not arrogant. A memorable quote that summarizes this indispensable attribute is:“Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.”Note-Be careful: People who are insecure sometimes discount their own talents and thereby appear humble. People whose sense of self-worth is extremely deflated often end up hurting the team by being very passive. They don’t advocate for their ideas, nor call out the team’s inadequacies.Virtue #2 – HungryHungry: Hungry people are always looking for more.  (just like our listeners)They are intrinsically motivated, diligent, and have a strong desire to do more by going above and beyond. I think of most of these to be business owners.  I find in farming it is rare to find an employee that will go above and beyond for the benefit of their employer’s farm.  I know they exist, just think it is rare.Hungry people do not have to be pushed by their managers to perform; they are constantly looking for more responsibility, and thinking about the next step and the next opportunity (for the team).Who do you know, or just popped in your head right now as we described it?Do you work with them already?Can you hire this person?Note – be aware: Some people can be ‘hungry’ in a selfish way, and that is extremely detrimental to team health. Hunger driven by selfishness causes individual goals always trump collective team goals.Virtue #3 – SmartSmart: By ‘smart’, the author here refers to emotional intelligence and interpersonal awarenessThe capability to conduct oneself in a group situation and deal with others in the most effective way.Jen Hartman talked about this….some people just “get it” Emotionally intelligent people ask good questions, listen to what others are saying, and stay engaged in conversations intently. In-laws “Grumpy Dan” vs “Happy Dan”We all have landlords like this……some get it and others appear mean-heartlessSmart people exercise great judgment and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and are fully aware of the effect their words will have on the team.Note- watch out: ‘Smart’ness does not always imply good intentions. Watch out for ‘smart’ people who are in it for the wrong reasons.What happens if you or someone doesn’t have all three?The accidental mess-maker: You know that team member who is wicked smart, motivated and always bubbling with great ideas, but very often ends up rubbing others the wrong way? This person is Humble and Hungry, but not Smart!The skillful politician: That engineer who is everyone’s friend and confidant, and knows the perfect thing to say every time. He’s motivated, eager, and ambitious, but only where there’s an element of personal benefit The skillful politician, who is Hungry and Smart, but not Humble!The lovable slacker: He cares about everyone. He’s charming and always positive. He is technically capable, dependable, and is a solid member of the team. But — he does only as much as he is asked to do, and is rarely proactive with seeking newer areas of work. The lovable slacker, who is Humble and Smart, but not Hungry!The bulldozer: A powerhouse, he is determined to get stuff done, but with a focus on his personal achievements with little concern for his team. He neither knows nor cares how his words impact the people around him. A bulldozer who’s Hungry, but neither Humble nor Smart.Yada Yada Yada, right?  I still don’t think this matters to my little ol farm….. or it’s dad’s farm and I am just working here until he retires.This matters in so many areas.  Employees, the network around you, and the way you conduct yourself.How do I grow my farm?  Maybe by emitting these characteristics while serving on a board.  Meeting a future landlord and earning their trust.Maybe you develop a relationship with a cattle or hog buyer.  Get a trusting relationship that gets the most for your animal through mutual respect.Building trust in general….that’s how you learn about opportunities We all know a famer/rancher that seems to get into the win/win opportunities, do they possess these characteristics?Any other pieces of information to share with our listeners?What do you see your top producing or top tier of clients doing? –Common traitsSummaryChallengeSubmit questions and topic suggestionsLike, Rate, Review, Share 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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Explain the differences between Farm4Profit shows and Farm4Fun shows – alternating weeksRemind people to hit SUBSCRIBE – REMEMBER TO READ REVIEWS Episode is brought to you today by GeringhoffCommercial for BW Fusion 365 – Richlands Family Dairy & Creamery (@Tr_jones7 @richlandsdairyAll about the Jones Family, Brittany and TR Wilsons, Virginia 270 year farm – 90 year old dairyWhat’s your tie to agriculture?Things I think they will want to talk aboutDairyStarting a creamery during a pandemicMilk and Ice CreamStorm damage to main building after 1st bottle of milkNot covered to replaceHow COVID impacted salesAg TourismTikTokWhat do you like most about itWhat has it done for your business? Anxiety/Stress – open to talk about itMotivating othersMarriage advice – role modelsHelping others, periodAlright to ask for Help#RideAlong CrewBaby Chicks – Mini CowsWho was the coolest person you met along the way?Who was the biggest let down after meeting them?What is something you are really good at?What is something you have always wanted to do?You’re an influencer – who influences you?What do the most successful farmers have in common? 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 appreciate you taking your time to spend with us and for choosing to listen to our podcast.Thank 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.Do us a favor, stop, run over to YouTube, and hit subscribe…….just do it!We greatly appreciate your help in growing our audience.Listener Review: @185Jacob – It’s a good podcastBW Fusion – continued support with upcoming from the field updateGeringhoff – Head of the class, no matter the crop……..partnering with the head of the class, no matter the podcast guest!....maaayyybbeee…. we’re still building our skills and working on that!What’s Working in AG – Why Networking Works Podcast hosts doing some Post TBF auction and celebration reflection.The first 5 are the obvious corporate answersRaise your profile Advance your career  Get an answer to every questionThe next 2 are usually side benefits if the first threeGet access to job opportunities Strengthen business connections The last 5 I think are the most important (witnessed all of these)Gain more knowledge Get fresh ideas Get career advice and support Gain a different perspective Build confidence Develop long-lasting personal relationships General Topic – Carbon CreditsIntroduce GuestBen Gordon -- Intro -- Carbon and Ecosystem Service Portfolio leader at Corteva. Ben has been with Granular for nearly three years after a career in management consulting, technology, and the military. He grew up in North Dakota surrounded by agriculture and today is with us to talk about carbon credits.Buzz words for sure flying all over Ag Twitter and FarmTok. Carbon Credits – the modern day gold rush. US farmers can now get paid for removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere by storing it in their soil. What does this mean?Carbon cycle circleIs this a new thing?Why is this a buzz word or topic now?Is the carbon being captured physically measurable or is it assumed?What’s in it for me, the farmer?How much are we talking? – per acre/ per yearHow do we know we aren’t getting ripped off?How does my farm qualify?Cover crops, tillage practices, crop diversity, organics, manure -- Does one practice earn me more money than another?Any rule of thumb on dollars per acre per practice?What about pasture ground grazed by livestock?Can we still sequester carbon with the use of synthetic “N”?Why is it only farms that have changed a practice that qualify?Why won’t the farmer who has been using cover crops or no-till farming qualify even if they have done it for years?Are there costs to qualifying?What do we need to prove this?Historical records?What happens if something changes?  Who audits this?What if I install tile, does that tile plow count as tillage? Does this cause a problem?Can we carry forward unsold carbon credits to the next year?Could the weather change the way carbon is sequestered and possibly alter a contract?Do you think this is going to take off?Is the juice worth the squeeze for the time involved? When prices were low maybe, but now they are higher?Do we have any clarity on how carbon credit programs might fit in with other state-level carbon programs such as “low carbon value added products” like biofuelDo you see us being able to stack multiple outcome payments? i.e. Carbon + Water QualityWho are the major players buying these carbon credits?What is their advantage to buying carbon credits? Reputation, financial, tax?Is this like a cable TV contract that I can’t get out of?How long is the contract for?What if my practices change each year?Is this just a “conspiracy” plan to try and get farmers to adjust their practices?o   Burger King only wanting lemon grass fed cattleo   Chipotle cage free chickenso   Future companies only wanting from farmers in this program?Since this sounds like a lot of work, are there any solutions that make this simple for our listeners?Nori operates a marketplace where CO2 in soil is calculated, verified, and carbon credits are issued for sale. The carbon credits are purchased by businesses and individuals that want to pay for the removal of the CO2 they emit into the atmosphere. Granular provides easy access to the Nori marketplace by collecting and storing the data required to participate.How do you know which program to trust?Granular has the data management program to help you keep good organized recordsWhat are the risks?Can I get sued if something is wrong?Penalties?Is there a cost to the farmer to work with Granular?How do we keep large retailers from getting their “piece” of the pie?SummaryInclude contact option of carbon@granular.agChallengeGranular is a Proud Partner of Farm4ProfitSubmit questions and topic suggestionso   Like, Rate, Review, Shareo   Be sure to check out the fundraising auction for Travis Burkhart Foundation 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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Remind people to hit SUBSCRIBE – REMEMBER TO READ REVIEWS @Sodak_farmer – Love your podcast!Commercial for BW Fusion 365 – you know what stinks? Not the 401 microbial team from BW Fusion:3 ways to apply this team of 26 microbes:  401 -in furrow (corn or beans), Environoc Seed Treatment (beans), BioCast w/herbicide broadcast (corn or beans)2 main value points: Provide a diversity of microbes colonizing with the plant helping to deliver nutrients to the plant making it become more robust and in turn provides sugar/carbon to stimulate the microbes.  Creating 15%-30% greater in biomass.Season long nutrient cycling leading to greater yield potential and stress mitigation.Episode is brought to you today by GeringhoffSeth Davis (@SethDav15889371All about SethSales rep for Geringoff for MS, LA, AL and ARWhat’s your tie to agriculture?Things I think they will want to talk aboutLiving in MississippiPilotLittle Emilee (daughter)Catfishing on the MS riverWorked for Case IH on the cotton engineering teamSpent time in UzbekistanGeringhoffHow long?How did you get there?Why do you like working there?Favorite product?TikTokWhat do you like most about itRents his farm ground out to sweet potato farmersWho was the coolest person you met along the way?Who was the biggest let down after meeting them?What is something you are really good at?What is something you have always wanted to do?You’re an influencer – who influences you?What do the most successful farmers have in common? 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.

Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise….Introduce Guest: @combineryan Tiktok  Ryan Bloes from Janesville, IA is the owner of Mobile Inspection Ag Service a business focused on combine inspection and repair.Why are we talking about combines during planting season? Ryan why is it important to be thinking about our combine now?Any struggles getting parts?Sufficient number of mechanics?Back log?Other reasons?So you run a mobile inspection business.  What does that mean?Do you only look at combines?Do you only look at red combines?Are their more businesses like yours?How did you get started?Have you always done this?How large of a territory do you cover?What kind of services do you offer?DerechoThis storm was unique and I am sure is going to create unique after effects too.  What could this storm have done to a combine that harvested the down crops?What are normal things our listeners should be inspecting each year?Do you have a checklist or from experience?Your familyAnyone running their own business knows it comes with sacrifice, how is the support from family and friends?Do you have family involved in your operation?Any trouble finding good help?If someone wanted to work for you what training is necessary?Could a business like yours be a Part time business for a farmer?Preventative maintenanceWhat are easy things our listeners can do to create less odds of break downs?Hoses, bearings, tires, etc…..Good customersAs a mechanic, I am sure you have your favorite customers.  What does it take to be your favorite customer?What can our listeners do to stay on the mechanic’s good side?FavoritesDo you have a favorite combine?Favorite Podcast?Favorite combine head?Any other parting advice?What do the most successful farmers you know all have in common?SummaryChallengeRemind the listeners that Granular is a Proud Partner of Farm4ProfitSubmit questions and topic suggestionsLike, Rate, Review, Share 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.

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IntroductionWe appreciate you taking your time to spend with us and for choosing to listen to our podcast.Thank 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.Listener Review: Kyle Glienke – Timely and Informative: Always great content that is engaging, timely, and informative. Keep up the good work!Reminder for BW fusion biologicals offer of an opportunity of access to their 365 program from last weekWhat’s Working in AG – (Granular)  - Equipment is ready, but what about your start to record keepingRecord Keeping Segment (Don’t let Data be an afterthought) – Starts now for an easier year of data managementIntroduce Guest – Robbie Weathers (Agronomic Support Specialist)2 years with Granular and a graduated of Clemson UniversityIn your network of farmers, what forms of record keeping have you observed?What are somethings our listeners can be doing now, no matter their style, to be better prepared for Spring? – Get your whole team on the same pageWorking on placing orders and invoices in record keepingMake sure you don’t run out – place orders for extra in seasonCreating work ordersField by field plansWriting or proofing scriptsMake sure you’ve got it rightIs it too early to begin looking at break evens?Is it ever too early? – 2022What can we do to make sure we are gathering accurate information?What are some common roadblocks farmers run into each spring with their data management?Now let’s focus on digital farm management tools.  Have you had customers use the data in their digital record keeping to make changes in the middle of the spring?How does a digital platform help make a farmer more efficient?Connects the field to the officeEliminated guesswork on decisionsGive orders or commands in real timeMonitor in real timeEliminates employee mistakes or misapplicationIs there anything else you would like our listeners to learn from our conversation today?General Topic – Busting the Top 3 Planting MythsIntroduce Dr Mary GumzDr. Mary Gumz · @drgumz. Agronomy Manager for Pioneer Hi-Bred. Packer fan and Star Trek nerd. Amateur nematologist.https://granular.ag/plant21/Alright, it is time to do some myth busting.  Hopefully today we discover or uncover something that will immediately bring value or more profit opportunities to your farming operation.  Let’s attack the most common planting myths out there.Let’s focus on corn and soybeans today for the sake of time. First off Planting DateList myth here 🡪 Always plant corn before soybeansDoes this really matter? Which crop should be planted first?Besides paying attention to the calendar, what should we be paying attention toHow do we know if it’s fit to go? – watch the neighborsAny tests with results that present proof to bust the myth?Next myth - Planting Depth List Myth here 🡪 Shallow planted corn will emerge faster and obtain higher yieldsAgain, with a focus on corn and soybeans what is the proper planting depthWhat conditions would cause this to change?Cold = shallowerNo moisture = deeperOthers?We learned about planter technology in the previous show that allows seeds to be evenly spaced.  Also, that down force and up force has been created to make sure planting depth is consistent.  This is obviously important.But why is it important?How do you check planting depthHow often should you be checking it?Last Myth -Planting/Seeding RateList Myth here 🡪 The seeding rate should be the exact same from year to yearO boy, this is going to open up a can of worms.Farmer vs merchandiserWe’ve heard the potential for corn is 600 bu/ac from the bagWe’ve heard the potential for beans is 200+ bu/ac from the bagFarmers just screw this up.What is the standard population for corn and beans?Do retailers push this number higher to sell more seed?Profitability battle when trying to reach higher yields – can raise more but does it costs your farm more too?#LowpopMafiaChallenging the populations on the lower sides in both corn and beansDoes changing your population change your planting date?Does this show more up in variable rate scripts?  Or blanket lowering?Are their instances we want to increase population?Recommendations on how farmers can get their own trials set up and analyze their own data?Any other pieces of information to share with our listeners?What do you see your top producing or top tier of clients doing? –Common traitsSummaryChallengeSubmit questions and topic suggestionsLike, Rate, Review, ShareBe sure to check out the fundraising auction for Travis Burkhart Foundation 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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