Farm4Profit Podcast

Relationships still matter.

In this episode of What’s Working in Ag, Tanner sits down with TJ Roemmich, Chief Credit Officer at Conterra Ag Capital and employee number one at the company, to discuss how successful farmers position themselves for growth, how lenders evaluate risk, and what producers can do when finances become challenging.

TJ shares insights from more than a decade helping producers navigate farm real estate lending and explains why strong financial records, clear communication, and trusted relationships remain critical in today’s agricultural economy. While technology continues to change the way business gets done, agriculture is still a people business where face-to-face conversations and long-term partnerships create opportunities.

Topics include:

Why relationships continue to be one of the most valuable assets in agriculture

How Conterra approaches lending and farm financing

Common reasons farmers receive loan denials

Practical ways to improve a financing application

The importance of accurate financial statements and strong recordkeeping

How producers can turn a “no” into a future “yes”

Managing working capital and controlling fixed costs

Current farmland market trends across different regions

Why quality farmland continues to outperform weaker properties

Beginning farmer financing opportunities through USDA and FSA programs

Advice for young and beginning producers looking to build their operations

The role of trusted advisors, CPAs, and financial planning in farm success

Whether you’re preparing for your first operating note, considering a land purchase, or simply looking to strengthen your farm’s financial position, this conversation offers practical advice that can help producers make better business decisions and position themselves for long-term success.

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What happens when a kid from a 10-acre farm in Germany dreams bigger than anyone around him?

In this episode of, Marcel Kringe shares a remarkable story that spans continents, cultures, and some of the largest farming operations on Earth. From learning agriculture through Germany’s apprenticeship system to working on massive farms in Russia, managing harvest crews, and eventually building a global agricultural technology company, Marcel’s path has been anything but ordinary.

The conversation covers:

Growing up on a small mixed farm in Germany

Germany’s unique agricultural apprenticeship system

Farming experiences in Canada, Russia, and beyond

Building farms from zero to 80,000 acres

Managing combines and harvest crews across multiple countries

Lessons learned from global agriculture

The creation of Bushel Plus and the SmartPan System

Helping farmers identify and reduce harvest loss

Combine optimization and harvest efficiency

Why measuring harvest loss matters more than ever

The evolution from Bushel Plus to BranVault

Strategic partnerships with John Deere

Entrepreneurship, innovation, and growing a worldwide business

Marcel also opens up about one of the most difficult chapters of his life—a devastating vehicle accident in Australia that left him with multiple fractures, severe injuries, and a long road to recovery. His story of resilience, the support of family, friends, customers, and complete strangers, and the determination to keep building his company serves as a powerful reminder of the strength found within the agricultural community.

Whether you're interested in harvest technology, global farming practices, entrepreneurship, or simply an incredible life story, this episode delivers valuable insights, plenty of laughs, and a deep appreciation for the people who make agriculture possible around the world.

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Justin Bruch is back in the Farm4Fun studio, and as always, the conversation goes far beyond the original topic.

What starts as a discussion about a recent trip to Spain and the Maya Corn head factory quickly turns into a fascinating journey through global agriculture. Justin shares stories from managing large-scale farming operations in Ukraine, developing farms in Brazil, working in Africa, and helping introduce innovative equipment solutions that eventually led to the creation of Maya Corn heads in North America.

In this episode, the crew discusses:

Touring the Maya Corn head factory in Spain

How Maya Corn heads were discovered while farming in Ukraine

Managing more than 250,000 acres across multiple countries

The realities of farming in Ukraine before and during wartime

Stories from Russia, Siberia, Africa, Brazil, and Canada

Why Ukraine may have some of the best farmland in the world

Global differences in farming practices and technology adoption

Corn head design, reliability, and residue management

The impact of tariffs and international trade on agriculture equipment

Rising fertilizer and diesel costs facing American farmers

Soil health, carbon sequestration, and regenerative agriculture

Organic farming opportunities and market challenges

Why equipment efficiency matters more than ever in tight-margin years

Justin also dives into the economics of modern farming, discussing nitrogen availability, residue breakdown, organic matter, and practical ways farmers can improve profitability while building healthier soils. The conversation includes an honest look at current agricultural policy, 45Z opportunities, regenerative agriculture, and what the future may hold for American producers.

Along the way, listeners will hear unforgettable stories involving international travel, farming in post-Soviet Ukraine, navigating foreign business environments, and lessons learned from agriculture around the globe. Whether you're interested in equipment, agronomy, world agriculture, or simply great storytelling, this episode delivers all of the above.

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In this special What’s Working in Ag segment, the Farm4Profit team previews TechHub Live 2026, one of the leading agricultural technology events in North America.

Joining the conversation is Grace from TechHub Live, who shares what attendees can expect when the event returns to the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, July 20–22.

The discussion covers:

Why TechHub Live continues to attract farmers, retailers, agronomists, technology providers, and ag innovators from across the country

The unique combination of education, networking, live demonstrations, and technology showcases

Opportunities for farmers to interact directly with ag technology companies and provide valuable feedback

The growing role of precision agriculture, automation, data management, and emerging technologies in modern farming

Keynote presentations from leaders representing Land O'Lakes, Amazon Web Services, and Purdue University

Special programming, including the Executive Forum and Women in AgTech events

Why relationship-building remains one of the biggest reasons attendees return year after year

The Farm4Profit crew also shares their own experiences from previous TechHub Live events, including panel discussions, interviews with industry leaders, and opportunities to see the latest innovations before they hit the mainstream market.

For farmers looking to stay ahead of emerging trends, evaluate new technology investments, and connect with some of the brightest minds in agriculture, TechHub Live provides a unique opportunity to see where the industry is headed and how technology can be turned into measurable results on the farm.

Whether you're a producer, retailer, agronomist, ag technology enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of agriculture, this episode provides an inside look at why TechHub Live has become one of the industry's most valuable events.

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In this episode, Farm4Profit sits down with Tommy Grisafi, founder of Ag Bull Trading and Ag Bull Media, a veteran commodity trader with more than three decades of experience navigating agricultural markets. Tommy shares the story of how a high school field trip to the Chicago Board of Trade sparked a lifelong passion for commodity trading and eventually led him to become a member of both the Chicago Board of Trade and CME.

The conversation explores the realities of grain marketing and why it often proves more difficult than growing the crop itself. Tommy dives into the emotions that drive decision-making—greed, hope, ego, and fear—and explains how these factors can quietly cost farmers more than any market downturn.

Topics include:

Tommy's journey from the CBOT trading floor to Ag Bull Trading

How commodity markets have evolved over the past 30 years

Whether today's flood of information helps or hurts decision-making

How producers can identify trustworthy market advisors

Why risk management matters more than ever

The traits shared by successful grain marketers

Common habits that hold producers back

Why profitable opportunities are often missed

Market outlooks for corn, soybeans, wheat, fertilizer, fuel, and interest rates

What younger farmers should focus on as they build their operations

The importance of discipline and consistency in marketing plans

Tommy also shares stories from some of the most volatile periods in agricultural markets and discusses the lessons he's learned from both winning and losing trades. Whether you're marketing old crop grain, planning for next year, or simply trying to make better decisions in an uncertain environment, this episode offers valuable insights from someone who has spent a lifetime studying market behavior.

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