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We may think the use of AI in farming is the stuff of robots and autonomous tractors. However, there are ways AI can be used right now by all of us to attain better outcomes on all of our acres. The work AI is doing is already producing changes that may challenge the way we look at farming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cattle producers face many challenges and perhaps those issues are greatest in the state of California where ranchers experience increased regulations. We discuss what is taking place there and how it may impact the rest of the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we head to the state of Maine for a type of farming that requires very hard work and can produce big dividends. Meet some families with generations invested in their business as they meet the challenge of passing the operation to a new generation. They will also share how there is a path for newcomers as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commodity prices have risen since the late summer and that has translated into higher used equipment prices. This trend is setting up a scenario where Machinery Pete says he’d “bet the house” on a specific outcome to close out the year. I’ll reveal that answer plus more of his insights on the machinery market.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Airbnb has built its business model on connecting private home owners with people looking for an alternative to perhaps a regular motel or hotel room. Now that business is partnering with American Farmland Trust to grant money to farms who can create a new blossoming new area of the rental and farm experience market.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many types of fertilizers are at elevated levels compared to previous years. Which nutrients are bringing premium prices and how will that impact our decision making for next year? We discuss key world markets and how a variety of factors can turn prices higher or lower. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have to pay taxes and there are strategies to consider in order to make the best choices for each one of our operations. Paul Neiffer discusses recent tax and farm program changes that may impact us this year and the decisions we may want to consider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us collect some data from our fields. Maybe we just collect harvest data or perhaps others are getting information throughout the growing season to help with future year’s crops. This week we talk about some of the most important data that very few people are currently recording.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cattle market has been so wild lately it’s been a regular part of the national news. With tariffs, imports and other market moving actions, how can you make sense of where things are headed? Brian Grete breaks down what we’ve seen and gives his perspective on marketing this year and next year’s corn and soybean crop.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Moyer grew up around farming and developed a successful career in NASCAR. These days he has traded most of his racing for ranching, building a profit-first, progressively minded operation. He is a student of the business and the ideas he shares are ones that can help many of us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Farmer just completed the annual Crop Tour. The results had surprises for both corn and beans. Lane Akre talks about what he saw and how the outcomes are likely to shape the markets over the coming weeks and months.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perhaps you’re like me and are fascinated by the way cowboys once herded thousands of cattle over open range from Texas to railheads in the Midwest. My guest this week loves to share the story of those cattle trails and some of the unique history that goes along with them.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting the most out of your pastures is the key to bigger and more efficient gains for your herd. What are the things we can do right now to make our pastures better for next year without breaking the bank? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making every dollar count is always important and Ken Ferrie helps farmers make wise choices when it comes to growing and protecting their corn crop. This week I visit with Ken about what he is seeing this year in corn fields and key strategies to implement to get the most out of your crop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crop margins have remained tight, with surging input prices putting pressure on the opportunity to find profits. However, could a corn price surge be on the horizon? Here’s what the fundamentals tell us for the later half of this year and how we can best plan for marketing the crop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.