Titan Immell 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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In this Farm4Fun New Year’s episode, we officially introduce Cody Vanderholm, the newest hire at Farm4Profit and our Project and Digital Media Manager.

Cody lives in Stanton, Iowa, and brings a unique mix of ag roots, technical experience, and creative talent to the Farm4Profit team. He grew up showing cattle, still helps run Vanderholm Cattle Company with his dad, and works closely with 4-H and FFA families selling Angus and Simmental breeding stock.

Before joining Farm4Profit, Cody built a diverse career across agriculture, equipment, precision ag, and marketing—including roles with Titan Machinery, HTS Ag, AlffCo, and more—while also growing his own business, Vanderholm Media.

In this episode, we cover:

Cody’s farming background and cattle operation

How showing livestock shaped his path into agriculture

His journey through ag sales, precision ag, and equipment roles

How Vanderholm Media got started and evolved

Photography, drone work, tractor pulls, air shows, and light painting

His passion for weather, travel, and capturing agriculture visually

What excites him most about joining the Farm4Profit team

This episode is part introduction, part behind-the-scenes, and part Farm4Fun—giving listeners a chance to get to know the person who’ll be helping shape the future of Farm4Profit content.

Welcome to the team, Cody—and welcome to the New Year.

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In this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we sit down with Joe Kerns, a 30-year industry veteran and Iowa State University graduate who has worked across procurement, risk management, nutrition, hedging, livestock marketing, and operational benchmarking. Joe doesn’t sugarcoat the situation—and his perspective raises uncomfortable but necessary questions about the future of U.S. agriculture, especially pork production.

Joe explains why he believes the pork industry is on the brink of becoming “a serf to the packer,” tracing the roots back to the 1998 hog price collapse and the financial community’s push for mandatory packer contracts. The result? The negotiated cash market has collapsed from roughly 17% in 2002 to around 1% today, leaving producers without meaningful price discovery and shifting risk almost entirely onto the farm.

We also tackle the growing loss of faith in USDA reporting, including:

Corn yield overestimations that led to bad marketing decisions

The September 2024 hog supply miss that sent futures $20/head higher

Declining participation in USDA reports and what that means for accuracy

How flawed data distorts markets, hedging decisions, and producer confidence

But this episode isn’t just about problems—it’s about opportunity.

Joe outlines how producer-driven, anonymous data aggregation could flip the power dynamic back toward farmers. With enough participation, predictive analytics could unlock insights across genetics, nutrition, management, equipment, and animal health—turning farm data into a monetized advantage instead of a liability.

We also explore:

Why pork producers may actually be agriculture’s quiet sustainability success story

How efficiency gains from genetics and feed conversion are reshaping protein production

Why beef prices are likely to remain elevated—and why politics are missing the point

The hard reality behind renewable diesel, SAF, and global energy policy

What happens to independent producers if nothing changes

This is a candid, data-driven conversation about power, control, and survival in modern agriculture—and why the next decade may determine whether independence remains viable at all.

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