Farm4Profit Podcast

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.

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In this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we sit down with Tucker Brown, a 6th-generation rancher from R.A. Brown Ranch in North Texas, an operation that’s been running since 1895.

But this isn’t just a story about history — it’s about evolution.

Tucker shares how their family has successfully blended tradition, technology, and storytelling to stay relevant and profitable in today’s cattle industry.

We dive into:

• The history of R.A. Brown Ranch and how it survived tough times

• The role previous generations played in building a lasting operation

• What a successful generational transition actually looks like

• How seedstock genetics and data-driven decisions drive profitability

• The use of DNA, EPDs, IVF, and embryo transfer in modern ranching

• Managing over 1,000 registered cows across multiple breeds

• The business behind selling 800+ bulls annually

• Sustainable ranching practices and pasture management

• How Tucker is using social media and podcasting to advocate for agriculture

• Bridging the gap between consumers and ranchers through storytelling

We also talk about the importance of faith, family, and leadership in building something that lasts beyond a single generation.

Tucker’s perspective highlights a powerful truth:

The operations that survive aren’t just good at production —

they’re great at adapting, communicating, and thinking long-term.

Whether you’re running cattle, crops, or building a business, this episode is packed with insights on how to create something that stands the test of time.

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In this What’s Working in Ag segment, Corey gets a chance to run the show and sits down with the team at AgX to talk about a new planter box biological seed treatment that’s creating buzz in corn production.

The conversation centers around Grow Pack CT, a corn-focused planter box treatment built to support early plant development, nutrient uptake, and season-long root protection.

If you’ve ever battled corn rootworm or worried about the cost and complexity of in-furrow insecticide systems, this segment is worth your time.

Corey talks with Gunther and Pat about:

• What makes this new treatment different from traditional planter box products

• How it builds off the success of Grow Pack AI

• Why this version is specifically designed for corn

• How biologicals can support nutrient solubilization and plant health

• What role it may play in helping repel corn rootworm

• Why it could fit especially well in conventional corn systems

• The simplicity of adding it without special equipment

• Real-world observations from on-farm use and root digs

They also cover why this matters financially.

With margins tight, input decisions matter more than ever. This product is positioned as a low-cost addition compared to many traditional insecticide systems — while still aiming to provide season-long support.

For growers looking for practical tools that are easy to use and worth trialing, this segment highlights one more thing that might be working in ag right now.

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Organic farming isn’t the hard part.
The paperwork is.

Visit quickorganics.com to learn more!

In this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we sit down with the team behind Quick Organics — a platform built by farmers who experienced firsthand just how complicated organic certification can be.

After developing one of the most organized farm systems inspectors had ever seen, they realized something:
the problem wasn’t the farmers — it was the system.

So they built a better one.

We dive into:

• Why organic certification feels overwhelming (even for experienced farmers)

• The real problem with Organic System Plans (OSPs)

• Why the current system is compared to “every CPA having different tax forms”

• How farmers are wasting time on unnecessary documentation

• The biggest mistakes ag software companies make (and why farmers stop using them)

• What makes technology actually stick on the farm

• How Quick Organics simplifies year-round certification tracking

• Why traceability and digital records will matter even more in the future

We also explore how simplifying certification doesn’t just save time — it creates better decision-making, stronger records, and long-term farm value.

Because at the end of the day, farmers don’t want to be data entry clerks.

They want to farm.

And the operations that win in the future will be the ones that can prove what they’re doing — without drowning in paperwork.

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Family farms often talk about succession.

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In this Farm4Fun episode, we sit down with Kevin and Amanda Pendleton, a father-daughter duo farming 1,200 acres of corn and soybeans in Northwest Indiana while also running a successful crop insurance and risk management business.

Kevin is a third-generation farmer with 37 years of farming experience and more than three decades in crop insurance. After his father retired in 2023, Kevin stepped fully into the role of managing and operating the family farm, focusing heavily on financials, ROI, and maximizing profitability per acre.

Amanda represents the fourth generation, graduating from Purdue University in 2025 with a degree in Agronomy. While she grew up around the farm, it was the pandemic that gave her the chance to work alongside her dad daily, ultimately leading her to pursue agriculture professionally.

Now the two are working side-by-side, balancing:

• A row crop operation

• A crop insurance agency

• Risk management consulting for other farmers

💻 Farm Financials & Ambrook

In the second half of the episode, we also talk about how tools like Ambrook are helping farmers better track their finances, organize records, and make clearer business decisions.

Because if you don’t know your numbers, it’s almost impossible to manage risk, understand profitability, or build a long-term strategy.

👑 Fun Moments

We also get into some fun conversation about Amanda’s experience being crowned Miss Tippecanoe County 4-H Queen in 2021, and how that journey helped build confidence and leadership skills that carry into agriculture today.

This episode is a great look at generational farming, family partnerships, and the financial mindset needed to succeed in modern agriculture.

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