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Kirbe Schnoor grew up in California's Central Valley, where her family raised crops ranging from cotton and corn to almonds, while Kirbe and her sisters built their own Angus cattle herd and traveled the country showing livestock. After studying mass communications and journalism at Fresno State, she headed to Fort Worth, Texas, determined to work for Superior Livestock Auction. She started by answering phones and taking out the trash before eventually hosting Superior Sunrise on RFD-TV. That opportunity launched a broadcasting career that would take her from cattle auctions to producing The American Rancher, helping launch The Cowboy Channel, covering rodeos and interviewing country music stars.
Today, much of Kirbe's time is spent traveling the country filming FarmHER and RanchHER, sharing the stories of women who farm and ranch in every imaginable capacity. She discusses the responsibility that comes with telling these stories, especially when families open their operations, finances and personal struggles to a national audience. From first-generation ranchers taking enormous financial risks to a legally blind rancher who relies on her dog's signals to help navigate the farm, Kirbe shares unforgettable experiences that demonstrate the determination and diversity of people working in agriculture.
The conversation also explores the changing face of agricultural media. Kirbe and the guys discuss how social media and podcasts have made agricultural storytelling more accessible, why authenticity matters more than polished television personalities, and how western fashion has become a major part of rodeo culture. Kirbe even admits to owning approximately 85 pairs of cowboy boots, while the crew debates everything from California almonds and cattle markets to the growing popularity of Fort Worth's Stockyards.
Beyond the laughs, Kirbe reflects on the importance of encouraging young people, especially women, to pursue careers in agriculture and agricultural communications. She talks about her family's farming legacy, the challenges facing first-generation producers, and why sharing authentic stories can inspire the next generation. The episode wraps up with memorable interviews, international travels, college sports, dream guests and a few ideas for future Farm4Profit collaborations.

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Farmers don't need perfect financial statements to qualify for financing, but they do need to understand their numbers. Erin, who brings approximately 27 years of agricultural finance experience and a background in cattle ranching, explains why preparing for next year's operating loan should begin before harvest is finished. That means updating balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, tax information and projections while making sure lenders have a complete picture of equipment purchases, outstanding obligations, grain inventories and pre-sold bushels. Surprises halfway through the loan process can create unnecessary problems.
A central part of the conversation is the five C's of credit: capacity, capital, collateral, character and conditions. Erin explains how lenders evaluate a farmer's ability to repay, available working capital, equity, credit history and the broader economic environment. With tighter farm margins and increased financial pressure, repayment capacity and working capital are receiving additional attention. However, she emphasizes that character matters too. Farmers who understand their financial position, communicate openly and demonstrate a plan for navigating challenges can put themselves in a stronger position with lenders.
Timing is another major consideration. Erin warns against waiting until an operating loan is urgently needed before beginning the application process. Starting conversations early gives farmers more time to gather documents, evaluate financing alternatives and negotiate terms. She also encourages producers to look beyond the advertised interest rate and consider the complete loan package, including fees, repayment schedules, fixed versus variable rates, loan terms and potential prepayment penalties.
The episode wraps up with a discussion about shopping for financing and why farmers shouldn't hesitate to compare offers from multiple lenders. Erin explains how FBN Finance combines a digital application process with loan advisors who often have agricultural production experience themselves. Whether an operation is financially strong or facing challenges, the message is consistent: know your numbers, prepare early and enter the lending conversation with a plan rather than waiting for your banker to tell you what needs to change.

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Pete Youngblut grew up on a corn and soybean farm near Dysart, Iowa, before studying precision agriculture at Hawkeye Community College and eventually working for Ag Leader. He later returned closer to the family farm and started Youngblut Ag, which has grown into a precision-ag and equipment business serving customers across a large portion of Iowa. Pete explains that his approach isn't simply selling technology—it's understanding a farmer's operation well enough to recommend equipment and technology that actually fit. f4p cart ace done f4p cart ace done
A major focus of the episode is CartACE. Pete shares how his own farm adopted the technology after pairing a Case 7120 combine with a 40-foot MacDon draper and realizing the existing unload auger created a tight operating window. Instead of buying a longer auger, they used CartACE to help guide the grain cart alongside the combine. What initially sounded like a convenience quickly became something operators didn't want to harvest without. f4p cart ace done
The bigger value, Pete argues, comes from connectivity. The grain cart operator can see information such as yield, moisture, maps and combine speed in real time rather than constantly asking the combine operator for updates. The connected system can also provide visibility into where machines are located across the field. Pete shares a real example where seeing the grain cart's vehicle icon on his monitor prevented him from backing the combine into it while working around down corn—a safety benefit he hadn't necessarily considered when originally purchasing the technology. f4p cart ace done f4p cart ace done
The conversation also addresses farmers who assume this technology requires newer equipment. Pete explains that Ag Leader systems can be retrofitted onto much older tractors and combines through solutions such as SteadySteer or hydraulic steering. They also discuss AgFiniti remote support, integrated modems in the InCommand Go displays, DisplayCast and how connectivity can reduce downtime by allowing dealers to diagnose some problems remotely. Looking ahead, Pete expects agriculture to continue moving toward greater automation and eventually autonomy, with AI potentially helping machines make more of the situational decisions farmers currently make themselves. f4p cart ace done

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Logan and Bobby Lee grew up around the same family farming operation near Memphis, Tennessee, but eventually took different paths. Bobby Lee became a second-generation veterinarian and works primarily with dogs and cats while continuing to raise cattle. Logan left the farm for a couple of years to work as a machinist before returning, buying his first farm in 2015 and building a row-crop operation alongside—but separate from—his dad. That independence gave him room to experiment with practices such as cover crops while still working closely with the family operation. talk dirty to me talk dirty to me
Talk Dirt To Me officially started in October 2021 after Logan had already experimented with another podcast. The idea for the name came to him while sitting in a tractor, and after repeatedly pushing Bobby Lee to join him, they started recording episodes at 4:30 in the morning. What began with structured conversations about topics such as renting farmland and getting started in agriculture evolved into a more conversational show built around current events, farming and the chemistry between two cousins who have known each other their entire lives. talk dirty to me talk dirty to me
The guys also compare farming in western Tennessee with Iowa agriculture. They talk about smaller and more scattered fields, highly competitive rented ground, Mississippi River grain markets, cattle production, grain storage, cover crops, fragipan soils and the challenges of moving equipment from farm to farm. The conversation even gets into harvest moisture, grain bags, tillage and why Iowa's black dirt eventually makes its way downstream to Tennessee. talk dirty to me talk dirty to me talk dirty to me
Behind the laughs is a conversation about what it takes to keep creating content for years when there's no guarantee anyone will listen. Logan and Bobby Lee discuss funding much of the show themselves, producing more than 250 episodes, building relationships with partners such as AgZaga and their new partnership with Helena, and resisting the idea that working with sponsors means “selling out.” Their favorite episode remains the one featuring their dads—a reminder that some of the best podcast moments come from simply documenting the people and stories closest to agriculture. The episode closes in true Talk Dirt To Me fashion with pet peeves, slow drivers, farm equipment on public roads and plenty of friendly trash talk. talk dirty to me

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Harvest isn't just about measuring what happened this year—it's an opportunity to start planning for the next crop. Dr. Sherder says changing planting dates, cover crops and tillage practices make weed-control planning increasingly important. In soybeans, his message remains consistent: start with multiple effective modes of action in the pre-emerge program, then follow with multiple post products and another residual to keep weeds from gaining a foothold.
Waterhemp is a major reason to think beyond a single season. Saving a few dollars by relying on one mode of action may look attractive today, but surviving weeds can replenish the seedbank and create a more expensive problem for years to come. In corn, Dr. Schroeder recommends the same basic philosophy: identify the primary weed pressure, start strong with multiple effective modes of action and residual activity, and layer the post-emerge program rather than relying on a single pass.
The conversation also addresses the renewed interest in conventional corn. Dr. Schroeder explains that growers still have strong herbicide options without glyphosate, but the system leaves less room for rescue treatments if the initial program fails. He also reminds conventional corn growers to pay attention to insect pressure—particularly European corn borer—because any grain premium can disappear quickly if yield suffers.
Finally, don't let the combine cab become autopilot. Use harvest to scout fields, identify why certain areas underperformed, and document weed escapes or drowned-out areas that could become major problems next season. Dr. Schroeder cautions against completely changing a program based on one unusual year; instead, evaluate whether what you learned holds true across multiple seasons. Start with a good plan, understand why you're making each decision, and be prepared to adjust when conditions throw a curveball.

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