Farm4Profit Podcast

David Whitaker, Corey Hillebo, Tanner Winterhof
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Our mission is to provide farms and operators an independent and unbiased outlet for information related to increasing the profitability of their farming operation. We will be providing farms and operators of all sizes and experience levels access to the latest trends, projections, and the tools necessary to increase farming profitability. We will take each episode to deliver latest news, what's working for active farms, and a topic of focus each episode. Remember, if you aren't farming for profit you won't be farming for long.

  1. 45Z Update: Big Opportunity or Big Confusion for Farmers?

    12H AGO

    45Z Update: Big Opportunity or Big Confusion for Farmers?

    45Z is one of the most talked-about opportunities in agriculture right now—but it might also be one of the most misunderstood. In this What’s Working in Ag segment, Tanner and Corey break down the basics of the 45Z tax credit, what it actually is, and why farmers aren’t the ones receiving the check directly. Instead, this credit is designed for fuel producers—but the real question is whether that value makes its way back to the farm. They dive into carbon intensity (CI) scores, why your current farming practices already matter, and how everything from tillage to fertilizer use could impact future payments. But the biggest issue? The rules still aren’t finalized. With guidance from the IRS and Treasury still pending, and key decisions around the GREET model and emissions calculations yet to be locked in, farmers are left trying to make sense of a program that’s already technically in motion. This episode also opens the door for listener input—who should we bring on to break this down further? Because one thing is clear: this could have a major impact on farm profitability, but only if we understand it. Key Takeaways 45Z is a federal tax credit for low-carbon fuel production The credit goes to fuel producers—not directly to farmers Farmers impact the value through their carbon intensity (CI) score CI score is based on practices like tillage, fertilizer, yield, and inputs Lower CI score = higher value for fuel producers Rules are still not finalized by IRS and Treasury GREET model will be used to calculate emissions and credit values Public comment period has closed; hearing expected soon Implementation details (payments, tracking, verification) still unclear Potential exists—but uncertainty remains high Have questions about 45Z or know someone we should interview? 📞 Call or text: 515-207-9640 📧 Email: connect@farmforprofit.com 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    9 min
  2. From Poop to ROI: Advancements of Manure Management

    2D AGO

    From Poop to ROI: Advancements of Manure Management

    Manure management isn’t just about handling waste anymore—it’s about efficiency, nutrient optimization, and maximizing ROI. In this episode, we sit down with Isaac Lemmenes, Product Specialist at Nuhn Industries, to break down how manure equipment is evolving to meet the demands of modern agriculture. With over a century of experience, Nuhn is pushing the limits of what’s possible in liquid manure handling—from massive pump capacity to precision nutrient placement. We cover: Next-Level Equipment • The new 908 HP Booster X Lead Pump and what it’s capable of • Pumping systems moving up to 3,000 gallons per minute • Who these high-capacity machines are built for Manure Handling Challenges • Why lagoon systems require constant innovation • Updates to the Lagoon Crawler and real-world performance improvements • The realities of working in extreme manure environments Nutrient Management • Injection systems placing nutrients below the soil surface • Improving efficiency and reducing nutrient loss • How manure is becoming a more precise input Growth & Innovation • Nuhn’s 148,000 sq. ft expansion and what it means • How customer feedback drives product development • Where R&D is focused next The Future of Manure Tech • Automation and remote monitoring • Speed vs. efficiency in pumping systems • What manure management could look like in the next 5–10 years 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    52 min
  3. Mary Pat Sass - Farm Mom with Loads of Followers… and Still Gets Chores Done

    6D AGO

    Mary Pat Sass - Farm Mom with Loads of Followers… and Still Gets Chores Done

    With hundreds of thousands of followers across social media, Mary Pat has become one of agriculture’s most recognizable voices — sharing everything from recipes to real-life moments on the farm. But behind the content is a story rooted in agriculture: • Growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin • Marrying into a 5th-generation row crop operation • Farming corn, soybeans, and wheat in northern Illinois • Transitioning from ag tech into full-time farm life and content creation In this Farm4Fun episode, we get into the real side of it all: Life on the Farm • What their operation looks like today • The history behind their farm (including ties to O’Hare airport) • Raising a family in production agriculture Building a Following • How she grew to 400K+ followers • What content actually connects with people • Balancing authenticity vs. pressure online Beyond the Field • Her love for cooking and sharing recipes • Why she started blogging • Using a freeze dryer and preserving food Real Life Conversations • Motherhood on the farm • Dealing with criticism online • Advocating for agriculture in a digital world Grounded Journals • Why she started the brand • Helping farm families document their legacy • The importance of preserving stories for future generations This episode is fun 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    48 min
  4. 45Z Could Change Farming… But No One Fully Understands It Yet

    APR 8

    45Z Could Change Farming… But No One Fully Understands It Yet

    Here’s what we do know: • It’s a tax credit tied to renewable fuels • The money goes to fuel producers — not farmers directly • It’s tied to something called a CI Score (Carbon Intensity) • Lower CI scores could mean more value tied to your grain But after that… 👉 Things get murky fast. We talk through: • What 45Z is actually trying to accomplish • How it could impact corn, soybeans, and aviation fuel demand • Why farmers might benefit indirectly • The role of carbon intensity scores (CI scores) • How practices like no-till, manure, and efficiency factor in • Why tracking and verification could be a major hurdle • The reality that rules are still being written while the program is live And then we get real about the concerns: • Will farmers actually see any of the money? • Is this just hype… or a real opportunity? • Could it raise land rents and input competition instead? • What happens if it disappears after 2027? This episode isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about asking the right questions. 📢 We Need Your Help We’re building a future episode with real experts on 45Z. 👉 Send us your questions: 📧 connect@farm4profit.com 📱 515-207-9640 We may feature your question on the 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    11 min
  5. From Conventional to Regenerative: What Actually Worked (and What Didn’t)

    APR 6

    From Conventional to Regenerative: What Actually Worked (and What Didn’t)

    And they’re not guessing…They have farm data going back to 1977 This isn’t theory — it’s tested, measured, and proven on their farm. The Big Shift • Moving from conventional tillage to strict no-till • Why they believe tillage destroys soil ecosystems • The philosophy of “mimicking nature” in production ag Regenerative Practices in Action • Multi-species cover crops • Crop rotation (corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton) • Using chicken litter and reducing synthetic inputs • Building soil biology below ground On-Farm Trials That Matter • No-till vs. cover crop systems (replicated trials) • Nitrogen timing with heavy residue • Interplanting soybeans into corn • Biological products and their ROI • MicroNoc trials showing +15 bushel gains Real Results • Improved water infiltration • Reduced input costs • Long-term soil productivity gains • What actually worked—and what didn’t The Hard Truths • Mistakes made during transition • Why adoption is still slow • What farmers get wrong about regenerative ag This episode isn’t about going “organic.” It’s about building a system that works economically and agronomically. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 13m
  6. Farm4Fun with TractorGuy :From the Polar Bear to Farming in a Polar Vortex

    APR 2

    Farm4Fun with TractorGuy :From the Polar Bear to Farming in a Polar Vortex

    What happens when you mix farming, humor, and a little bit of chaos? You get TractorGuy2022. Joe — yes, that’s actually his real name (most people don’t know that) — has built one of the most entertaining ag followings on the internet. From tractor pulls to random farm humor, he’s proving that agriculture doesn’t have to be serious all the time. In this episode, we dive into: • How he built a following of 300K+ on TikTok • The story behind his John Deere "Polar Bear" • Why he built his own tractor pull track at home • The strategy (or lack of strategy) behind his viral content • His relationship with TractorGal and family involvement • Snowmobiles, sunglasses, and not taking life too seriously This episode is a reminder that: 👉 Farming can be fun 👉 Personality matters 👉 And sometimes the best content is just being yourself 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    38 min
  7. What’s Working in Ag: Winning the Weed Control Battle

    APR 1

    What’s Working in Ag: Winning the Weed Control Battle

    In agriculture, sometimes the best advice comes from the conversations farmers have at the coffee shop. That’s exactly the spirit behind the What’s Working in Ag segment — learning what is actually working in the field right now. In this episode, David Whitaker sits down with Jeff Moon of Corteva Agriscience, a Minnesota Market Development Specialist who has spent his entire career in agriculture. Together they break down one of the biggest challenges growers face every season: weed pressure and how to stay ahead of it. Jeff explains why weed management decisions today impact much more than the current crop. A single waterhemp plant can produce up to 500,000 seeds, and those seeds can remain viable in the soil for years — creating long-term weed pressure if problems aren’t addressed early. The conversation covers several practical insights farmers should consider when building their weed control programs: • Why weeds reduce yield by competing for sunlight, moisture, and nutrients • How insect pressure can increase when weed patches are ignored • The importance of using multiple modes of action to prevent resistance • Why relying on the same chemistry year after year can create bigger problems • The value of scouting fields instead of only checking the field entrance • Why spraying weeds when they’re 2–4 inches tall dramatically improves success Jeff also discusses how modern herbicide programs often combine multiple tools — including residual control and post-emerge options — to deliver more consistent results across different farming systems. Because every farm operates differently, the best weed control strategy depends on factors like tillage practices, cropping systems, and environmental conditions. The key takeaway: weed management is not a one-pass decision — it’s a season-long strategy. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    15 min
  8. From Corn-Fueled Tractors to 634 HP, Planters and More : Inside Deere's Latest Releases

    MAR 30

    From Corn-Fueled Tractors to 634 HP, Planters and More : Inside Deere's Latest Releases

    We cover two major shifts happening right now: The Ethanol Tractor (E98) • Deere is actively testing a 350 HP ethanol-powered tractor • Runs on E98 fuel (98% ethanol) • Uses a spark ignition engine — not diesel • Eliminates the need for DEF • Real-world performance pulling grain carts and tillage tools • What infrastructure challenges still need solved • Could farmers eventually grow their own fuel? The New 8 Series Tractors • New 8R & 8RX lineup (440, 490, 540 HP) • Up to 634 max horsepower with IPM • EVT transmission and integrated electric power (56V / 15kW) • Fully integrated planting solutions • Improved cab experience, controls, and visibility • Built for bigger operations and higher efficiency But beyond the specs and technology… This episode is about where agriculture is headed. Deanna shares her story growing up on a Wisconsin dairy farm, her passion for producers, and how John Deere is designing equipment for the next generation of farming. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 13m
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Our mission is to provide farms and operators an independent and unbiased outlet for information related to increasing the profitability of their farming operation. We will be providing farms and operators of all sizes and experience levels access to the latest trends, projections, and the tools necessary to increase farming profitability. We will take each episode to deliver latest news, what's working for active farms, and a topic of focus each episode. Remember, if you aren't farming for profit you won't be farming for long.

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  • Creator
    David Whitaker, Corey Hillebo, Tanner Winterhof
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    556
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Farm4Profit Podcast

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