Successful Farming Shorts

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  Successful Farming Shorts Has Moved 31.01.2025

  Thank you for tuning in to the Successful Farming Shorts podcast. Successful Farming Shorts will now be part of the Successful Farming Podcast, in a new weekly series called “Saturday Shorts.” Be sure to like and subscribe to the Successful Farming Podcast, and listen to “Saturday Shorts” for the same bite-sized interviews and expert advice about agricultural topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Manage Grasslands for the Best Diversity 31.01.2025 2min

  The pastures that livestock graze are a shared ecosystem with grassland birds, and there are several grazing management techniques you can use that benefit both cattle and wildlife. Learn more about how you can effectively manage your grasslands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The First American Foodie 30.01.2025 2min

  At the turn of the 20th century, the United States sent out David Fairchild, a food spy, to study farming methods and discover crops from around the world. Learn more about the man who forever changed what Americans eat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Elite Producer Mentality: How to Build Long-Term Equity 29.01.2025 2min

  When planning for your farm's financial future, it's important to evaluate your assets and how you spend farm income. How you allocate net farm income has a direct effect on increasing equity. Follow this guidance to gain an "elite producer" mentality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Tips for Optimizing Potassium 28.01.2025 2min

  There are several factors that go into when and where to apply potassium in your field. Use these tips to make the most of your fertilizer application. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  How to Protect Your Hay Bales Against Moisture 27.01.2025 2min

  Building a barn for your hay bales can help prevent dry matter losses and maintain forage quality. Here's how to build one that suits your storage needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Digging Deeper Into Root Research 23.01.2025 1min

  New technology from Beck's Hybrids helps scientists precisely study what's going on with a plant's root system beneath the soil. The research, called Root Reveal, shows the characteristics of a plant's genetic set, which uncovers the maximum potential of the plant for better management in the field. Learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Consider These Sustainability Programs 23.01.2025 1min

  Opportunity abounds for farmers and ranchers to implement soil health strategies, including carbon market initiatives. Learn more about the programs available to adopt or enhance sustainability practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  New Herbicide Offers Benefits to Farmers 22.01.2025 1min

  Farmers will have a new herbicide at their disposal with BASF's Liberty Ultra. The product retains and disperses herbicide on the plant leaf and limits the amount needed. Learn more about its benefits to farmers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Tips for Tailoring Crop Nutrition 21.01.2025 1min

  Good agronomy practices can balance the economics of high-priced inputs and ensure a return on investment, but it's important to tailor crop nutrition to maximize efficiency. Consider these tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  How to Implement Soil Carbon Practices 20.01.2025 1min

  Farmers and ranchers are at the forefront of soil carbon sequestration, enriching the quality of their farmland and reversing the effects of climate change. You likely have questions, so get answers and learn about the supports that are available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  How to Evaluate a Sow’s Cost vs. Benefit 17.01.2025 2min

  Evaluating a sow’s reproductive capabilities and longevity on the farm isn’t an exact science. Learn more about how the experts calculate value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  How to Use the USDA National Agricultural Library 16.01.2025 2min

  The USDA National Agricultural Library is a great resource for finding information on how to solve farming challenges today and in the future. Learn more about the database and how you can use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  How to Prevent and Treat Lice in Cattle 15.01.2025 2min

  Lice can spread quickly through a cattle herd, and when animals are itching, they’re not eating. Watch for these warning signs of a lice problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Finding a Farm Successor Outside the Family 14.01.2025 2min

  Keeping the farm in the family for generations is a dream for many, but if there are no relatives willing to be the successor, you may have to look outside the family. Finding the right fit can take years, so start looking before it’s too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Mapping Drainage Tile 13.01.2025 2min

  It can be hard to pinpoint where drainage tile lines are, but there are techniques and resources that can help you find them – and map them to easily locate them in the future. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  What to Consider When Hiring New Employees 10.01.2025 2min

  Hiring employees for the farm can be a daunting task. Here a few ways you can assess how each candidate will fit into your operation long-term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  What to Do If the Power Goes Out 09.01.2025 2min

  Caring for livestock can be a life-or-death situation when the electricity goes out. Make a plan that keeps the lights on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  How to Reduce Financial Stress 08.01.2025 2min

  It’s a new year with new opportunity. Get ahead on your finances and reduce the anxiety that comes with financial stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Get the Upper Hand on Yield-Robbing Weeds 07.01.2025 2min

  Stopping weeds starts with breaking the weed seed bank. Use these tips to stop weeds from emerging in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices