How April Hemmes Grew a Century Farm and a Global Voice for Ag
April Hemmes, a farmer, rancher, and ag leader whose influence spans from Franklin County, Iowa, to international policy discussions. April operates her family’s century farm—1,000 acres of corn, soyb...
21 Elo 20251h 14min
The Farmer’s Guide to Win-Win Negotiations
Negotiation happens every day in agriculture—whether you’re selling used equipment, renewing a land lease, or buying seed. But too often, farmers head into these conversations without a plan. On this ...
18 Elo 20251h 18min
Inside Iowa’s Sale of Champions: Youth, Livestock, and Legacy
We start with Mike Doran—the Sale Manager who’s been at the helm of this event for years—offers an insider’s view of what it takes to make the Sale of Champions a success. From coordinating sponsors a...
14 Elo 202554min
From the Farm to the Fair; Mike Naig Talks Drainage, Exports, and Iowa’s Future
With nitrate levels making headlines again, Mike doesn’t shy away from addressing Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy and how his team is driving long-term improvements in water quality. He also explai...
11 Elo 202551min
Not Just Memes: Meet the Minds Behind Midwest’s Most Viral Media - Iowa Chill
In this episode, we sit down with the co-founders of Map Dot Media, the agency behind viral platforms like Iowa Chill and Midwest Vs. Everybody, to explore their journey from UNI dorm rooms to campaig...
7 Elo 20251h 5min
Drain or Blame? Rethinking Tile’s Role in Water Quality & Nitrates
In this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Vinayak Shedekar, a research scientist at the forefront of multifunctional drainage systems in agriculture. Drain tile has long been use...
4 Elo 202552min
No Quit: Wrestling Grit Meets Ag Equipment with Kris Thayer
We sit down with Kris Thayer, a man who’s worn more hats than a tractor seat at a consignment sale. A former college wrestler from Nebraska, Kris took his competitive mindset straight into the ag worl...
31 Heinä 202559min
Performance Livestock: Cattle Management Through Performance Beef
In this episode of Farm4Profit, we explore the digital tools transforming the cattle industry with the innovators behind Performance Livestock Analytics. The spotlight is on two core technologies—Perf...
28 Heinä 20251h 4min
