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Understanding The Hemp Industry and It’s Effects on Profit.IntroductionSubscribe, Rate, Review, Follow, ShareText 515.207.9640 / E-mail farm4profitllc@gmail.comAnswer questionsWhat’s working for Ag – listener or farmer feedback - Tim Couser, Central IowaCommodity groups, video messaging, staying in shape.It’s not a waste of time if you uncover something valuable-What could hemp do for the industry and your farm.Please introduce yourself, your background with hemp, and your company’s role in the process…..Jeffery Yarosz CEO of www.flura.comWas the 2018 FarmBill a turning point for the hemp industry? Why?Yes, federally legalized the growing.What is hemp grown commercially used for?Nuetrasuticals, paper, plastic, CBD, grainsWhat rate is the hemp acres growing?  Is there demand to help support the growth?Infrastructure is neededWhat is the best climate to grow hemp in?Plants will be bred to be grown in all climatesWhen grown do you have to use precautions like security fencing, monitoring, etc….?the power of communication is key.Up until lately this process has been very manual including the labor from many people.  What is the industry doing to make the process more automated?Flura is focusing on seed genetics and mechanizing the process.Half of our listener base is from Iowa.  Is this something farmers in Iowa could look at growing? Yes, toughest part will be getting the final product to market.What would the outlet be for sale?Dried down and shippedWhat is the best way for a farmer who has interest in learning more go about doing that?visit www.flura.comWe’ve heard of the expertise being tribal, is it hard to farmers to gain knowledge?Buy seed by the pound/bushel/unit?Where do you buy it?  Buy it by the pound.  www.flura.com is one sourceSell the grown product by the pound/bundle/unit? Where do you sell it?Our podcast is based on profitability.  How can or has growing hemp as a commercial product helped farmers achieve higher levels of profitability?What are the numbers roughly for costs to grow and revenue per acrerevenue could be up to $30/lbs sold and an acre can grow 8000 lbs of materialCould these prices be tempered as interest spreads for growing the crop?certainlyFor the listener who doesn’t believe in this market as a viable crop, what would you say to them?try itFor the listener who is excited to continue learning more and give this crop a try, what would you say to them?Summarize ChallengeWhat Next?Submit questions and topic suggestions 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.

Successful Farming10 Trendy Tech Gifts for FarmersX-CAP RECHARGEABLE LIGHTED HAT This one-size-fits-most knit hat is designed to keep you warm while the four LEDs with 120 lumens of light help guide you in the dark. Simply push the light in to turn it on. Choose from three different intensity levels to get just the right amount of light. The X-Cap’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery lasts for four hours on a full charge and easily charges via USB. When the light is in the hat, a cover over the USB port keeps it protected. When it’s time to wash your hat, simply pop the light out. It’s $25 at thegrommet.com.Timberland Men’s Touchscreen GlovesWhen you’re searching for a good pair of touchscreen gloves, finding the right combination of warmth, dexterity, and grip can be a challenge. The Timberland Ribbed-Knit Wool-Blend Gloves are a nice solution. These well-made gloves aren’t bulky, yet they offer the warmth needed in colder weather. Features include touchscreen-friendly fingertips and a textured palm for extra grip. The range in price from $12 to $30 at amazon.com. CUJOBillions of connected devices are increasingly exposed to virtual threats. Traditional security solutions are outdated since cybercriminals create new ways to reach into your home every day. CUJO is a smart firewall that keeps your connected home safe. From smartphones to laptops, CUJO secures all devices against hacks and web threats. An added bonus is that it lets you control what your kids access online to help keep them safe. CUJO is around $85.Aquatune and 2-in-1 CableThe Aquatune 5712 is a go-anywhere speaker that easily syncs via Bluetooth or the in-line cable with your devices. When fully charged, it can play up to 12 hours depending on volume. Charge time is about one to two hours. With its signature All Weather Sound technology, you can stream your tunes in the harshest environments because it’s weatherproof, shockproof, and dustproof. It’s $39.99 at shopyatra.com.Urban Armor Gear Pathfinder CaseThe Pathfinder Series Cases feature composite construction with an armor shell and impact-resistant soft core. Each case is equipped with scratch-resistant skid pads and screen surround for maximum device protection. It meets military drop-test standards and is available in rust, black, and white. Price ranges from $34.95 to $39.95 at urbanarmorgear.com. Belkin Road RockStarCharging is no longer limited to the front seat. The Belkin Road Rockstar with four USB ports actually has two ports up front. A 6-foot cable extends into the back seat, so passengers can attach to the hub that offers two more USB ports. It also clips to the backseat car pocket. It’s $39.99 at belkin.com.Milwaukee TICKThe Milwaukee TICK is a Bluetooth-enabled device that lets you track tools and equipment. It is designed to survive water, cold, mud, dust, and more. Simply sync the TICK with Milwaukee’s ONE-KEY app and you’re ready to start tracking. Tool records and locations are updated when any device with the ONE-KEY app comes within 100 feet of the TICK . . . and the app doesn’t have to be open for this to happen. Users can also manage all of their tools through the app’s Simplified Tool and Equipment Management features. These features allow users to assign and store detailed information for all of their tools and equipment. The TICK is powered by a coin cell battery that provides over one year of run time. One TICK is $19, a four-pack is $99, and a 10-pack is $179. Milwaukee Ultimate Jobsite BackpackThe Ultimate Jobsite Backpack is designed for ultimate durability, protection, and storage. It features a durable hard molded base and rugged metal zippers, plus 48 total pockets including two hard-shell pockets designed to protect electronics and equipment from impact. A padded and breathable load-bearing harness evenly distributes the weight for comfort. It’s $119 at milwaukeetool.com.Retro Classic KeyboardInspired by vintage typewriters and crafted with ultramodern features, the Azio Retro Classic is a nice mix of past, present, and future. A backlit mechanical keyboard with round key caps that evoke nostalgia of yesteryear complemented with a durable zinc-alloy frame and a sumptuous genuine leather surface. It’s $189.99 at aziocorp.com.SpotOn Digital Soil Compaction MeterCreated for farmers and agronomists, the SpotOn digital soil compaction meter automatically displays the maximum compaction value when the probe is extracted from the soil. The probe has a usable length of 30 inches and the stainless steel shaft is marked every 4 inches for easy depth reference. Compaction levels are shown with a green (0 to 200), yellow (200 to 300) or red (300+) code. The company says the meter is accurate within 15 psi. It’s made in the U.S.A. and is $419 with a one-year warranty.  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.

Please rate, review, and share our podcast!What’s happeningFarm4Profit Conference was 12/6/1961% of our attendees filled out an event survey  rated the conference 4.58 out of 5 starsThanks for a great eventGreat speakersSpeakers were very practical and relatableLots of good infoThis needs to be better advertised, more farmers need to attend this meeting and thank you to the sponsors for putting it onNeeded Pepsi instead of CokePlease make the speakers repeat all questionsWhat’s working for Ag – listener or farmer feedbackJason Mauck presented about his relay cropping and intercropping practices.  This last year he planted “twin Row” 60 iinch wheat and 20 inch beans. In his talk he mentioned using less of the inputs than typical relying on the manure to power the wheat and the cover to reduce weeds.  Ended up with 50 bushel wheat and 80 bushel beans.He also planted corn and beans together and harvested with a platform head.  We have his talked recorded and will be releasing his message and the other speakers messages here before too long!Taxes with a capital “T”?Introduce the guest. Kyle “why-wood”  Kyle specializes in Tax Services. He provides expertise in partnerships, corporations, and LLCs. He received his Bachelors in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa.Memberships & Community Service:Member, American Institute of Certified Public AccountantsMember, Iowa Society of Certified Public AccountantsWhat are some of the updates we are facing this year as it relates to ag and ag business?1031 exchangeSection 179 As an accountant what is your take on section 179?Paying ChildrenMaking retirement contributions Why is it important to have a tax planning meeting before the end of the year? When you sit down with a new client or perspective client how does that first meeting usually go? After you have worked with clients for a while what are ways you or other accountants can bring value year after year?What do you see your top tier of clients doing that your believe got them there or keeps them there.  Both financially and on their farms in general. If a farm operation or farmer is reaching 3-5 years from wanting to retire, what advice would you give to begin working on that plan?Suggestions for transferring assets to the next generation Have you been a part of an open communication stream with a farmer’s advisory team?  What was beneficial in that relationship or what could be the benefits of a structure as such? What are some questions our listeners should have prepared for their meetings with their tax preparers? Are there any other points you’d like to share with our listeners? SummarizeTake notes during the interview to summarize.  Hit on how important tax planning can be on the farm. Tie back the obvious to growing farm profitability.ChallengeSpell out steps for them to begin taking action. Refer to the points made by the presenter.Conference UpdateSubmit questions and topic suggestions 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.

5 tax tips every farmer should knowCredit Karma Tax® 1. Know whether your farming activity countsWho does the IRS consider a farmer? If you grow veggies in your backyard garden on the side and sell them at a roadside farm stand, does that qualify you as a farmer?The IRS says you’re a farmer if you “cultivate, operate or manage a farm for profit, either as an owner or a tenant.” Farms include plantations, ranches, ranges, orchards and groves, and you can raise livestock, fish or poultry, or grow fruits and vegetables.But your backyard produce sales probably won’t qualify you as a farmer for tax purposes — especially if you also work a full-time job that’s not farming-related. Instead, the IRS would likely consider the money you make from your victory garden as hobby income, since you don’t depend on that income for your livelihood.As a result, you wouldn’t have access to the tax breaks the IRS affords farmers.2. Know what you must claim as incomeAs a farmer, you’re likely to have multiple streams of income, and there may be some income sources that you didn’t know you needed to report.To help, here’s a quick list of farming income you may have to report.Sales of livestock and other resale itemsSales of livestock, produce, grains and other products you raisedDistributions from a cooperativeAgricultural program paymentsCommodity Credit Corporation loan proceeds (you can choose to count this as income if you pledge part or all your production to secure the loan)Crop insurance proceedsFederal crop disaster paymentsIncome you received for custom hire or machine workGasoline or fuel tax credit or refundsIf you own a farm operated by a tenant and you didn’t materially participate in the farm’s management or operation, you’ll also need to report rental income based on crop or livestock shares the tenant produces. But you won’t have to pay self-employment tax on the rental income.As a farmer, you may have many sources of taxable income — including bartering, cancelled debt, prizes from livestock competitions and more. See IRS Publication 225 to learn more about farm income. Because there are so many different income sources you must report, it’s important to keep meticulous records throughout the year to make it easier to file your return correctly. You’ll report the income, along with your expenses, on Schedule F of Form 1040.3. Know what expenses you can and can’t deductFarmers get a lot of deductions for the expenses they incur, but that doesn’t mean you can deduct everything. Here are the five expenses you can’t deduct.Personal or living expenses that don’t produce farm income (e.g., the cost of repairing your home)Expenses of raising anything you or your family used (e.g., if your farm business is growing vegetables, but you raise hens for your family, the costs of raising those chickens is nondeductible)The value of raised animals that diedInventory lossesPersonal lossesFortunately, the list of expenses you can deduct is much longer. Here are some examples.Seeds and plantsVeterinary costs for livestockDepreciationChemicalsFeedFertilizers and limeInsurance (other than health)Mortgage interestStorage and warehousingSee Part II of Schedule F for a comprehensive list of deductible farm expenses.Get a max refund guarantee Start Filing Now 4. Take advantage of other tax breaksIn addition to deducting your expenses, there may be other deductions and credits you can take as a farmer.Home office deductionYou may be able to deduct certain expenses using the home office deduction if you used your home to conduct farming business. In order to qualify, you must have used part of your home exclusively and regularly as the principal place of business for your farming operation, and you cannot have another fixed location from which you managed and administered your business.Check out IRS Publication 225 to learn more about business use of your home when you’re a farmer.Deducting net operating lossFarming can be an unpredictable business. One year you may have a bumper crop and make a tidy profit, while the next year sees drought and disease eroding your income. When deductible losses from operating your farm exceed your other income from the year, or you experience a personal or business loss that was more than your income, you can see a net operating loss.When that happens, you may be able to carry the loss back up to two years and deduct it from income you had in those years. If you carry the loss back, you may be able to get a refund for all or some of the income tax you paid for that past year. Alternatively, you can choose to carry the net operating loss forward for up to 20 years.Claiming fuel creditsIf you used gasoline or other fuels for farming purposes, you might be able to claim a credit or refund on the excise taxes you paid. Note, however, that you can’t get a credit or refund for taxes paid on dyed diesel fuel and dyed kerosene.Before you claim a fuel credit, be sure you understand the rules, requirements and limitations for doing so. Check out IRS Publication 225 to learn more.Earned income tax creditAlthough it’s not specifically designed for farmers, the earned income tax credit may be available to you if you meet the qualifications.The credit is designed for working people with low to moderate income, so you may not be eligible if your net farm profit exceeds a certain amount. Check out the IRS publication on the EITC for more information.5. Get help with filing if you need itCredit Karma Tax® offers free filing for everyone, and supports some of the most-common tax forms used by business people, including Schedule F Profit and Loss from Farming. But depending on the complexity of your farm’s finances, you may want to get help from a tax professional. This may be especially important if you’re new to farming or you haven’t done your own taxes in the past.Our next week’s guest will be Kyle Woiwood from LWBJ Accountants.  We hope that conversation will shed some light on the changes year over year to pay attention too. 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.

Getting the most out of conferences and webinarsIntroductionSubscribe, Rate, Review, Follow, ShareText 515.207.9640 / E-mail farm4profitllc@gmail.comAnswer questionsWhat are health care options available for farmers and farming families?What’s working for Ag – listener or farmer feedbackIt’s not a waste of time if you uncover something valuable?It starts with a mentality.  If you start your day or anticipate the learning session to be a waste of your time you might as well just stop now and don’t do it.  The power of emotion is so hard to overtake that you will probably have a pour experience.Find an accountability partner to attend with.  This is a strategic decision. You will get less value attending if the person or group you are there with don’t have the same motivations of you to learn something new.  On your way there or before it starts talk about goals you want to achieve before it’s over.A topic you want to hear and whyA networking opportunity to connect with (politics, royalty, and technology) Busting a mythStrengthen your advisory team.  Why not invite someone to attend with you who also knows the ins/outs and strengths/challenges that your farm faces daily.Don’t waste the breaks.  Yes, stay hydrated and don’t go hungry, but seek out new relationships and target those who can bring value to your farm.  If meeting people is uncomfortable for you then your accountability partner should be one with a skill to help introduce you.  Each attendee there is probably there for the same reason, to get a benefit from the meeting. Meeting you could be their biggest take away, so don’t hold back!Find a sponsor.  We are talking ROI here.  This podcast is all about making your farm more money.  Yes if you invest in yourself that can generate more revenue, but why not get the education for free?  Think of it as a scholarship. -----Suggested places would be salesmen (seed, fert, equipment) or an accountant or your banker!ProTip- If you have a question you want to ask out loud or the end of the presentation write it down.  If you don’t write it down you one, stand a change of forgetting it and two, usually are distracted by trying to remember the question that you don’t hear what is being shared currently.ProTip- Take notes, but do it on two different sheets.  Write down the items you find value in during the presentation.  Then at the end of each presentation write the one or two biggest takeaways on a separate piece of paper or document.  This then allows you to get straight to the important information in the days following.Before you go home take one (maybe two) things that you want to implement on your farm and create a rough plan for how you will do that.  Do you still need to learn more? Who will you need to learn more from? Where do you go to buy it? Are there others you need to educate? And so on. SummarizeIt starts with your mindset.  Just because the conference or webinar is free doesn’t mean it will be worthless.  The vice versa is just because you pay $400 per ticket doesn’t mean there will be automatic extreme value.  The better you are at setting goals before you go into the learning session the more you will get out of the event. (share personal example).  Once you are there, minimize your distraction and make the most of your time. Once you grab a nugget of valuable info make a plan of action to add to your farming operation.  Hopefully you are then able to boost your farms profitability by the knowledge you gained. ChallengeWhat is something on your 3-2-1 plan you need to learn more about?  Is there an annual meeting you have always attended coming up? Take one of those areas and begin setting the mindset for learning, setting goals, and boosting overall profitability.Conference UpdateSubmit questions and topic suggestions 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.

Take a screenshot of your favorite farming song and share it with us.  @farm4profitllc or farm4profitllc@gmail.comhttps://theboot.com/top-country-songs-about-farming/10"She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy"Kenny ChesneyLand-lovin' lyrics: "She thinks my tractor's sexy / It really turns her on / She's always starin' at me / While I'm chuggin' along."Chesney has clearly found the woman who's right for him: She's into farmer's tans, loves John Deere tractors and appreciates well-tilled soil. Hold on tight to that one, sir!9"Farm to Fame"Joey + RoryLand-lovin' lyrics: "He went from rags to riches / Farm to fame / From diggin' ditches / To carving out a name."Technically, this song is about getting away from farm life -- specifically, about a country singer who spent every weekend away from the farm playing gigs until a big shot from Nashville discovered him. Still, the song's lyrics admit that it's often "rags to riches to rags again," so our hero may be trading those gigs for rigs soon.8"Who's Gonna Feed Them Hogs?"Tom T. HallLand-lovin' lyrics: "Four hundred hogs, they just standin' out there / My wife can't feed 'em, and the neighbors don't care / They can't get out and roam like my old huntin' dogs / Here I am in this dang bed, and who's gonna feed them hogs?"Who, indeed. The narrator of this song tells the story of a man who woke up in a hospital bed in a "medicated fog" and is only concerned about who will feed his hogs -- who's going to keep his livelihood alive, really. In the end, the man is miraculously healed and gets back to his farm -- and thank goodness. Four hundred hogs is a lot of potential bacon (figuratively and literally)!7"A Man on a Tractor"Rodney AtkinsLand-lovin' lyrics: "His work was laid out there before him / In rows of green, his whole life was revealed / Oh, what I wouldn't give if I could just live / Like a man on a tractor with a dog in a field."Atkins is singing a classic "the grass is always greener" scenario: He's feeling jealous of a "man on a tractor with a dog in a field," until his wife wisely points out, "There's more than one way" to be that man -- by finding contentment wherever you are.6"Where Corn Don't Grow"Waylon JenningsLand-lovin' lyrics: "But hard times are real / There's dusty fields no matter where you go / You may change your mind / 'Cause the weeds are high where corn don't grow."This song features a conversation between a teen boy and his farmer father. While looking out over the father's fields, the boy asks him if he's ever dreamed of a life "where corn don't grow." At the risk of giving too much away, the teenager soon finds out that there's a lot about life that he doesn't understand.5"Amarillo Sky"Jason AldeanLand-lovin' lyrics: "On his knees every night / He prays, 'Please let my crops and children grow' / 'Cause that's all he's ever known."Farmers are so often at the mercy of the elements: Will there be enough rain? Will a hail storm destroy the crops? This song is about a farmer living through that tension, working hard every day while praying that his "dreams [don't] run dry / Underneath this Amarillo sky."4"Rain Is a Good Thing"Luke BryanLand-lovin' lyrics: "My daddy spent his life lookin' up at the sky / He'd cuss, kick the dust, sayin', 'Son, it's way too dry' / It clouds up in the city, the weatherman complains / But where I come from, rain is a good thing."Bryan is one of country's preeminent farm boys: He grew up on a peanut farm, and he's well-known for his annual Farm Tour. So when he sings that "rain is a good thing," we should probably believe him.3"Last of a Dying Breed"Neal McCoyLand-lovin' lyrics: "With a house on a hill and a pond in the fields / Surrounded by a mess of corn rows / Makes a livin' from his labor / With credit to the Maker / He's somebody everybody knows."This song is the ultimate ode to the farmer, from the "overall wearers, farmer-tan tearers" to the "cake pan lickers, ripe tomato pickers, hay balers loadin' trailers in the fall." However, the tune has a somber undertone, as McCoy worries that these men and women may be the "last of a dying breed" ... but until that time, he's here to celebrate them.2"Farmer's Blues"Merle Haggard and Marty StuartLand-lovin' lyrics: "Who'll buy my wheat? / Who'll buy my corn / To feed my babies when they're born? / Seeds and dirt / A prayer for rain / That, I can use."This classic by Haggard and Stuart doesn't sugarcoat farming life; instead, it focuses on the hard realities of being a farmer, from bad weather to the difficulty of getting a loan to the fear that no one will buy their crops. The song offers no easy answers; it's simply an accurate depiction of the difficulty of farm life.1"Where the Green Grass Grows"Tim McGrawLand-lovin' lyrics: "I'm gonna live where the green grass grows / Watch my corn pop up in rows / Every night be tucked in close to you."This song is a celebration of farm life and love: loving the land, loving your occupation, loving a woman and loving the work of raising corn and babies. Farm life is tough, but a song like this makes it seem worth it.https://www.fastline.com/frontpage/2010/03/31/top-10-songs-about-farming/Milk Cow Blues, Bob Willis and the Texas Playboys version– This one has been done by several artists including The King- Elvis, Willie Nelson, and The King of Country- George Strait.Big Green Tractor, Jason Aldean (Video)- Whether you are a fan of green tractors or not, this is a recent hit that has quickly become a favorite.Down on the Farm, Tim McGraw (Video)- This song has very little to do with actual farming, but the tune is catchy and you kind of can’t help but sing along.Cloud of Dust, Brad Paisley- Farmers probably know better than anyone how important rain is. When there is a lack of rain, times get tough. Hopefully you won’t need it this year, but maybe this song can help you through those times.International Harvester, Craig Morgan (Video)– For all of you that aren’t fans of the big green tractors, maybe this one is more your style?Also reminds us to be friendly to those slow moving farm vehicles.Rain on a Scarecrow, John Mellencamp (Video)- This song details the life of a farmer struggling to just get by and how much things have changed over several generations. , If you haven’t heard it, it’s a must listen.Shadows of a Heartland, Bobby Pinson- A simple song about life in the country and on the farm.Thank God I’m a Country Boy, John Denver (Audio)- We think this one is pretty self explanatory.Daddy Won’t Sell The Farm, Montgomery Gentry- No Matter what, despite the struggles…. Daddy won’t sell the farm.And of course we couldn’t have a farming song list without this one… She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy, Kenny Chesney 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.

What to understand about the 2018 Farm Bill? (Dr. Steve Johnson)IntroductionWhat’s happeningFarm4profitllc@gmail.comText 515.207.9640Helpful Linkshttps://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/info/farmbill.htmlhttps://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/solutions/farm-bill-decision-aid-tool/https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2019/10/choosing-between-arc-co-and-plc.html2018 Farm Bill Updates Introduce the guest.  Steve Johnson a Farm Management Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.  Ph.D., Vocational Education, Colorado State University, M.S., Agricultural Education/Economics ,B.S., Agricultural Education, Iowa State University and the resident expert on all things Farm Bill.  Lead into Steve giving a more in depth introduction himself and the meetings coming up.When was the 2018 Farm Bill signed that we are going to discuss?How long is this Farm Bill good for?What were the major changes to this farm bill compared to the one of the past?Crop Insurance – ARC/PLC DecisionsWhat’s the difference between ARC and PLC?Do we get to choose again?Who gets to make the choice?How often do we get to decide?How does this work with my crop insuranceWhat are my deadlines?October 7thMarch 15thMore?What factors should our listeners be considering when making their choice?Should we be updating our yield information?Any other information you’d like to share with our listeners?When you sit down with someone you’ve met for the first time.  What would you tell them about this Farm Bill?For those who either don’t believe in paying attention to this or refuse to try and understand it, what advice do you have for them?Are there any other points you’d like to share with our listeners?Conference UpdateSubmit questions and topic suggestions 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.

Marketing your products for more sales tools & tips Introductionwww.farm4profit.comfarm4profitllc@gmail.comtext to 515.207.9640What do you have to learn about becoming a better marketer?Introduce the guest.  Jed Moon with Ag West Commodities  www.goagwest.comWhat are we seeing happen in the markets right now? (remember we are 4 weeks out)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?RPM - Revenue Price ManagerFor someone looking for Marketing Class 101 tools, which tools would you teach them to use.For the more advanced marketer who has experience using the tools you just mentioned what are some ways they could take their skills to the next level?What are you seeing the top tier of your clients doing?  Both in marketing and on their farms in general?What do farmers/operators get from using a service like yours to assist with their marketing needs?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 change comes with challenges.  What would you say to the listener who doesn’t even know where to start?What are somethings you would encourage our listeners to be asking their brokers or marketing advisors?Is there anything else you would like our listeners to learn from our conversation today?ChallengeHow detailed is your marketing plan? Does it even exist? Spell out steps for them to begin taking action.Conference UpdateSubmit questions and topic suggestions 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.

https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/natural-tips-sleepiness11 Tips on How to Stay Awake NaturallyBy Camille Peri With more and more of us getting less and less sleep, it’s tempting to reach for a Red Bull, Coffee or Bang when we feel sleepy in the field. But consuming caffeine to combat sleepiness can lead to a vicious cycle.How can you stay awake naturally? Try some of these 11 jitter-free tips to take the edge off sleepiness.1. Get Up and Move Around to Feel AwakeCalifornia State University, Long Beach, studied whether people were more energized by eating a candy bar or taking a brisk 10-minute walk. The 10-minute walk increased energy for two hours. That’s because walking pumps oxygen through your veins, brain, and muscles.2. Take a Nap to Take the Edge Off Sleepiness“Nap between five and 25 minutes,” says Barry Krakow, MD, author of Sound Sleep, Sound Mind Napping on the job can be touchy. “If you can’t nap, even resting quietly with your eyes closed for 10 minutes or so will help3. Give Your Eyes a Break to Avoid FatigueContinuous fixation on a computer screen can cause eyestrain and worsen sleepiness and fatigue. Look away from the screen for a few minutes periodically to relax your eyes.4. Eat a Healthy Snack to Boost EnergySugary snacks give you a quick energy boost followed by the sugar “lows,” when low blood sugar produces mental fogginess and lethargy. Snacks such as these will provide better overall energy in the long run:Peanut butter on a whole wheat cracker or celery sticksYogurt and a handful or nuts or fresh fruitBaby carrots with a low-fat cream cheese dip5. Start a Conversation to Wake Up Your MindIf you’re fading fast, engaging in conversation can get your mind moving again. “Talk to a colleague about a business idea, politics, or religion,” says Krakow, medical director of Maimonides Sleep Arts and Sciences, Ltd. in Albuquerque, N.M. “It’s a very strong behavioral stimulator -- especially when it’s a conversation about politics.”6. Turn Up the Lights to Ease FatigueEnvironments with dim lighting aggravate fatigue. Studies have shown that exposure to bright light can reduce sleepiness and increase alertness. Try increasing the intensity of your light source at work.7. Take a Breather to Feel AlertDeep breathing raises blood oxygen levels in the body. This slows your heart rate, lowers blood pressure, and improves circulation, ultimately aiding mental performance and energy.The idea of deep-breathing exercises is to inhale to the abdomen, not the chest. You can do them at your desk. Sitting up straight, try this exercise up to 10 times:With one hand on your belly just below your ribs and the other on your chest, inhale deeply through your nose and let your belly push your hand out. Your chest should not move.Breathe out through lips pursed as if you were whistling. You can use the hand on your belly to help push air out.Another technique, called stimulating breath, is used in yoga for a quick energy boost and increased alertness: Inhale and exhale rapidly through your nose, keeping your mouth closed but relaxed. Make your in-and-out breaths short -- do about three of each cycle in a second. Then breathe normally. You can do this for up to 15 seconds the first time and then add on five seconds each time after until you reach a minute.8. If You’re Driving, Pull Over When Sleepy“Driving while sleepy is as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol,” says Siebern. Common tricks such as opening the windows and turning on loud music won’t keep you awake for very long behind the wheel. “Have someone else drive or pull off the road and take a nap until you’re no longer sleepy,” Siebern says.If you’re on an extended trip, change drivers often. Stop at least every two hours to take a walk and get some fresh air.9. Switch Tasks to Stimulate Your MindIn 2004 Finnish researchers who studied people working 12-hour night shifts found that monotonous work is as harmful as sleep loss for alertness. Switch to more engaging work responsibilities when you feel yourself nodding off. 10. Drink Water to Prevent TirednessDehydration can cause fatigue. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids and eat foods high in water such as fruits and vegetables.11. Exercise to Increase Energy and Reduce FatigueIn an analysis of 70 studies involving more than 6,800 people, University of Georgia researchers found that exercise was more effective in increasing energy and reducing daytime fatigue than some medications used to treat sleep problems. Regular exercise also improves quality of sleep.Try to exercise 30 minutes a day. If you decide to exercise hard some days, your energy level may drop for a bit and then surge for a few hours. Eating a meal that contains both protein and carbohydrates within two hours after a heavy workout will lessen the initial energy loss. Be sure to finish your workout a few hours before bedtime so you are not energized when you try to sleep. 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The Latest in Fall Tillage/Harvest Technology (Guest-Chad Colby)IntroductionConference Update 12/6/2019Register now! https://www.farm4profit.com/registration.htmlSubmit questions and topic suggestionswww.farm4profit.comfarm4profitllc@gmail.com@Farm4Profit on TwitterWhat’s working for Ag – Being AgileWhat could put profit back into every acre for you starting this fall?@TheChadColbywww.colbyagtech.comhttps://www.farm4profit.com/registration.htmlAutonomous  grain cart – Smart Ag and othersHow does it work?Is it safe?What does it cost?Translates to profitability Sensors in combines – combine advancementsFolding heads – attachmentsSeed separation and weed seed containmentWhat’s next? – What have you seen coming down the pipe? I-Phones – tablets – wearable technology What would you say to those producers out there who don’t see the ROI for technology on their farm?For those with little technology in their operations today.  Where do you suggest they start and how? What do you see your top producing or top tier of clients doing?  Both in Tech and on their farm in generalWhat are somethings farmers should be asking their dealers or service providers for? What are you most excited about on the technology front? NASA - SPACEEX Is there anything else you would like our listeners to learn from our conversation today?Conference Update 12/6/2019Register now! https://www.farm4profit.com/registration.htmlSubmit questions and topic suggestionswww.farm4profit.comfarm4profitllc@gmail.com@Farm4Profit on Twitter 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.