Farm4Profit Podcast

Titan Immel doesn’t follow the traditional ag retail playbook—and that’s exactly why his businesses are growing.
In this episode, we sit down with the founder of AgHub Midwest and Ten Percent Ag to unpack how a 17-year-old seed dealer turned into a diversified ag entrepreneur serving tens of thousands of acres across the Midwest.
We dig into:
How Titan started selling seed while still in high school
Why he stepped away from farming to build an ag services business
The independent retailer model behind AgHub Midwest
How variable-rate prescriptions and precision tech drive value for farmers
Selling farm chemicals shipped direct to the farm at just 10% over cost
Scaling aerial application with helicopters and spray drones
The hiring challenges in rural ag—and why character matters more than resumes
Using consultants to break growth plateaus and plan for 2.5x expansion
Building multiple businesses simultaneously without losing focus
This episode is a real-world look at modern ag entrepreneurship, where technology, logistics, people, and margins all have to work together. Whether you’re a farmer, ag retailer, or someone thinking about starting something of your own, Titan’s story offers a blueprint for doing ag business differently—and sustainably.

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Grant and Spencer Hilbert didn’t grow up farming—but today they’re running a first-generation operation, raising crops, adding beef cattle, and building one of the most transparent ag creator platforms online.
In this episode, we sit down with the brothers behind Hilbert Farms, The Squad, and the American Farming game to talk about:
How YouTube income helped fund their first farmland purchase
What it’s like starting a farm without generational land or equipment
Why they’re open about profits, failures, and financial realities
How content creation, gaming, and real farming now overlap
Launching beef production and partnering with Farmer Grade
Building community through Discord and digital platforms
And the idea behind forming a creator “dream team” to bring farmers early access to product reveals—before Commodity Classic
This conversation isn’t just about social media or gaming. It’s about where agriculture is headed, how younger farmers and creators are influencing the industry, and how early access and transparency can bring real value back to producers.

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This What’s Working in Ag segment is brought to you by www.ambrook.com , we bring back Hannah Mann, CPA and ag-focused accountant, to answer the follow-up questions farmers had after our recent tax planning episode.
This short, to-the-point conversation focuses on what’s actually working right now for producers who want better control of their numbers heading into 2026.
Hannah shares:
Why most farms struggle with knowing true profitability—even when yields look good
The difference between reactive bookkeeping and proactive financial planning
Why January is the best time to reset farm records (not December)
How forward-looking cash flow projections help with banker conversations and credit renewals
Why tracking inventory, enterprises, and allocations matters more than ever
How the best operators use simple systems to buy back time and peace of mind
Why clean, real-time numbers create better decisions when margins are tight
This episode isn’t about accounting theory or tax jargon. It’s about giving farmers clarity, confidence, and a system that helps them make better decisions—before it’s too late.

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Seed costs remain one of the largest line items on a farm’s balance sheet—but what if there was another way to think about genetics, pricing, and value?
In this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we sit down with Nate Belcher, a crop consultant, regenerative ag specialist, and longtime advocate for alternative ag business models. Nate shares his perspective on off-patent corn genetics, non-GMO seed options, and why more farmers are questioning the traditional seed system.
We discuss:
Nate’s background as a crop consultant and regenerative ag specialist
Why off-patent genetics are gaining traction with cost-conscious farmers
How non-GMO corn fits into modern cropping systems
The economics behind seed pricing once royalties and licensing fees are removed
Why many smaller seed companies are moving toward proven, off-patent traits
Advantages for farmers: lower costs, reduced financial risk, faster access to genetics
Trade-offs farmers should understand, including fewer trials and older genetics
How direct-to-farm distribution works without dealers or regional reps
Whether this model represents a niche option—or a broader shift in the seed industry
This conversation isn’t about selling seed—it’s about understanding the economics, the risks, and the opportunities farmers face as the seed industry continues to evolve.
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In this Farm4Fun episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we’re joined by Cavin Malloy, an Eastern Iowa farmer from Williamsburg and the creator behind @stonecoldcavin. Known for his high-energy, wrestling-inspired persona and relatable day-in-the-life farm content, Cavin has built a loyal following by showing the real side of farming—with humor, honesty, and Midwest grit.
We dig into:
Where Cavin grew up and his family’s farming background
What his current farming operation looks like (row crops, cattle, equipment, and custom work)
What he does differently than his neighbors—and why
How the “StoneColdCavin” brand started and his first viral moment
Balancing comedy with real farm education
What neighbors and locals think about his online presence
His biggest farm pet peeves
Best and worst purchases he’s made on the farm
How he prepares for rain days and “winter hours”
ROI on automation and technology in a real-world farm setting
Coaching youth wrestling and how that mindset carries over to farming
And what he’d be doing if farming and content creation weren’t the path
This episode is part laughs, part real talk, and 100% authentic farm life—no filters, no fluff.

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