Low commodity prices and high interest rates are putting a squeeze on American farmers. A Better Way To Farm shows you how to maximize profit so you can farm the way you want! Visit https://abetterwaytofarm.com to use the free Farm Profit Score calculator.

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In this episode, Rod and Kayla share lessons from recent business events, farm visits, and field days. We talk about making better use of your time, learning from other farmers, and staying open to new ideas. We share why soil conditions matter, why testing is important, and how farmers can plan ahead to get more from every acre. The goal is bigger than yield or profit. It is about building a farm that the next generation can carry forward. What You&#39;ll Learn: <ul><li>How asking for help and outsourcing tasks can free up time for more important work</li><li>Why sharing real farm results helps everyone learn and improve</li><li>How soil testing, field trials, and early planning can help prepare your farm for the next season</li></ul>

In this episode, Rod and Kayla share lessons from recent business events, farm visits, and field days. We talk about making better use of your time, learning from other farmers, and staying open to new ideas.  We share why soil conditions matter, why testing is important, and how farmers can plan ahead to get more from every acre. The goal is bigger than yield or profit. It is about building a farm that the next generation can carry forward.  What You'll Learn:  How asking for help and outsourcing tasks can free up time for more important work Why sharing real farm results helps everyone learn and improve How soil testing, field trials, and early planning can help prepare your farm for the next season

In this episode, Rod and Kayla share lessons from recent business events, farm visits, and field days. We talk about making better use of your time, learning from other farmers, and staying open to new ideas.

We share why soil conditions matter, why testing is important, and how farmers can plan ahead to get more from every acre. The goal is bigger than yield or profit. It is about building a farm that the next generation can carry forward.

What You&#39;ll Learn:

How asking for help and outsourcing tasks can free up time for more important work
Why sharing real farm results helps everyone learn and improve
How soil testing, field trials, and early planning can help prepare your farm for the next season


393: The Story Behind A Better Way to Farm (And What Comes Next)

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Are you losing valuable nutrients in the field after harvest? 🌽 Corn stalks hold more value than you may realize. Rod explains how residue management, soil biology, and carbon can play a role in next year’s crop. Before you decide what to do with your stalks know your numbers. What You&#39;ll Learn: <ul><li>Why the fungi-to-bacteria ratio matters for soil health</li><li>When to apply a stalk digester for better coverage</li><li>How to calculate the value of nutrients left in your residue</li></ul>

Are you losing valuable nutrients in the field after harvest? 🌽  Corn stalks hold more value than you may realize. Rod explains how residue management, soil biology, and carbon can play a role in next year’s crop.  Before you decide what to do with your stalks know your numbers.  What You'll Learn:  Why the fungi-to-bacteria ratio matters for soil health When to apply a stalk digester for better coverage How to calculate the value of nutrients left in your residue

Are you losing valuable nutrients in the field after harvest? 🌽

Corn stalks hold more value than you may realize. Rod explains how residue management, soil biology, and carbon can play a role in next year’s crop.

Before you decide what to do with your stalks know your numbers.

What You&#39;ll Learn:

Why the fungi-to-bacteria ratio matters for soil health
When to apply a stalk digester for better coverage
How to calculate the value of nutrients left in your residue


392: Carbon, Fungi, and Lincoln Nebraska

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What can you learn from walking your own fields, testing new ideas, and seeing what actually works? In this episode, Kayla talks with farmers Scott and Brian about field days, tough growing conditions, farm trials, and the lessons they keep bringing back to their own operations. What You&#39;ll Learn: <ul><li>Why seeing results in the field can change the way you think</li><li>Why early seedling and root development matter</li><li>How tissue and soil sampling can help guide decisions</li></ul>

What can you learn from walking your own fields, testing new ideas, and seeing what actually works?    In this episode, Kayla talks with farmers Scott and Brian about field days, tough growing conditions, farm trials, and the lessons they keep bringing back to their own operations.    What You'll Learn:    Why seeing results in the field can change the way you think Why early seedling and root development matter How tissue and soil sampling can help guide decisions

What can you learn from walking your own fields, testing new ideas, and seeing what actually works?



In this episode, Kayla talks with farmers Scott and Brian about field days, tough growing conditions, farm trials, and the lessons they keep bringing back to their own operations.



What You&#39;ll Learn:



Why seeing results in the field can change the way you think
Why early seedling and root development matter
How tissue and soil sampling can help guide decisions


391: What A Field Day Can Teach You About Your Farm

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In this episode, Andrew sits down with a first-generation farmer from Minnesota who talks about how he started questioning the dry broadcast program he was using. Wyatt then began researching agronomy and found a different approach through a field day. His story is a great reminder that farming is always a learning process.What You&#39;ll Learn: <ul><li>Why a complete fertility system matters more than simply adding products</li><li>How soil testing can help create more precise micronutrient recommendations</li><li>What foliar feeding can add to a fertility program</li></ul>

In this episode, Andrew sits down with a first-generation farmer from Minnesota who talks about how he started questioning the dry broadcast program he was using. Wyatt then began researching agronomy and found a different approach through a field day. His story is a great reminder that farming is always a learning process.    What You'll Learn:    Why a complete fertility system matters more than simply adding products How soil testing can help create more precise micronutrient recommendations What foliar feeding can add to a fertility program

In this episode, Andrew sits down with a first-generation farmer from Minnesota who talks about how he started questioning the dry broadcast program he was using. Wyatt then began researching agronomy and found a different approach through a field day. His story is a great reminder that farming is always a learning process.


What You&#39;ll Learn:



Why a complete fertility system matters more than simply adding products
How soil testing can help create more precise micronutrient recommendations
What foliar feeding can add to a fertility program


390: Is Your Fertility Program Working?

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In this episode, Rod and Kayla look back on the past few weeks and the lessons they picked up from farmers, field days, and business owners. From learning to focus on what matters most to seeing what other farmers are testing, the message is simple: keep learning, keep looking, and always find ways to do better. What You&#39;ll Learn: <ul><li>Why doing great things may require you to do fewer things</li><li>How outsourcing the right tasks can give farmers more time to focus on higher value work</li><li>Why field days and farmer to farmer learning can lead to better decisions</li></ul>

In this episode, Rod and Kayla look back on the past few weeks and the lessons they picked up from farmers, field days, and business owners.    From learning to focus on what matters most to seeing what other farmers are testing, the message is simple: keep learning, keep looking, and always find ways to do better.    What You'll Learn:    Why doing great things may require you to do fewer things How outsourcing the right tasks can give farmers more time to focus on higher value work Why field days and farmer to farmer learning can lead to better decisions

In this episode, Rod and Kayla look back on the past few weeks and the lessons they picked up from farmers, field days, and business owners.



From learning to focus on what matters most to seeing what other farmers are testing, the message is simple: keep learning, keep looking, and always find ways to do better.



What You&#39;ll Learn:



Why doing great things may require you to do fewer things
How outsourcing the right tasks can give farmers more time to focus on higher value work
Why field days and farmer to farmer learning can lead to better decisions

389: What Are the Most Profitable Farmers Doing Differently?

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This episode shares an Iowa farmer&#39;s journey of making small changes, learning more, and improving step by step. From better soil testing to better fertilizer use and new ways to apply products, each improvement helped move the operation forward. What You&#39;ll Learn: <ul><li>How to improve your farm even when you cannot do everything you want </li><li>How better planning and soil testing can help you make better decisions</li><li>Why small changes can lead to big improvements over time</li></ul>

This episode shares an Iowa farmer's journey of making small changes, learning more, and improving step by step. From better soil testing to better fertilizer use and new ways to apply products, each improvement helped move the operation forward.    What You'll Learn:    How to improve your farm even when you cannot do everything you want  How better planning and soil testing can help you make better decisions Why small changes can lead to big improvements over time

This episode shares an Iowa farmer&#39;s journey of making small changes, learning more, and improving step by step. From better soil testing to better fertilizer use and new ways to apply products, each improvement helped move the operation forward.



What You&#39;ll Learn:



How to improve your farm even when you cannot do everything you want 
How better planning and soil testing can help you make better decisions
Why small changes can lead to big improvements over time


388: This Small Change Can Move Your Farm Forward

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Sometimes better farming starts with one simple decision: be willing to change.In this episode, we sit down with an Iowa farmer who grew up farming the traditional way. As he started managing his own ground, he began exploring no till, cover crops, and a different approach to fertility. The results gave him plenty of reasons to keep going.What You&#39;ll Learn:✓ How changing fertility practices helped improve farm yields✓ Why no till and cover crops can improve soil structure and water infiltration✓ How liquid fertility can complement a soil health system

Sometimes better farming starts with one simple decision: be willing to change.  In this episode, we sit down with an Iowa farmer who grew up farming the traditional way. As he started managing his own ground, he began exploring no till, cover crops, and a different approach to fertility. The results gave him plenty of reasons to keep going.  What You'll Learn:  ✓ How changing fertility practices helped improve farm yields  ✓ Why no till and cover crops can improve soil structure and water infiltration  ✓ How liquid fertility can complement a soil health system

Sometimes better farming starts with one simple decision: be willing to change.

In this episode, we sit down with an Iowa farmer who grew up farming the traditional way. As he started managing his own ground, he began exploring no till, cover crops, and a different approach to fertility. The results gave him plenty of reasons to keep going.

What You&#39;ll Learn:

✓ How changing fertility practices helped improve farm yields

✓ Why no till and cover crops can improve soil structure and water infiltration

✓ How liquid fertility can complement a soil health system

387: Making The Switch To Liquid Fertility - Iowa Farmer Interview

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In this episode, we talk about upcoming field days and why hands on learning matters so much. We share what farmers can see in the field, from liquid fertilizer systems and drones to root pits, soil testing, and real-world crop trials. What You&#39;ll Learn: <ul><li>How deep roots can access nutrients beyond the normal soil sample</li><li>Why field trials can reveal lessons for the next crop</li><li>How better nutrient management can improve efficiency and long-term soil health</li></ul>

In this episode, we talk about upcoming field days and why hands on learning matters so much. We share what farmers can see in the field, from liquid fertilizer systems and drones to root pits, soil testing, and real-world crop trials.    What You'll Learn:    How deep roots can access nutrients beyond the normal soil sample Why field trials can reveal lessons for the next crop How better nutrient management can improve efficiency and long-term soil health

In this episode, we talk about upcoming field days and why hands on learning matters so much. We share what farmers can see in the field, from liquid fertilizer systems and drones to root pits, soil testing, and real-world crop trials.



What You&#39;ll Learn:



How deep roots can access nutrients beyond the normal soil sample
Why field trials can reveal lessons for the next crop
How better nutrient management can improve efficiency and long-term soil health

386: How Much Is The Traditional Farming System Costing You

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Sometimes the biggest test isn&#39;t choosing between right and wrong. It&#39;s choosing between something good and what God has called you to do. In this episode, Rod walks us through Numbers 32 and the story of Reuben and Gad, who found good land and wanted to settle there before reaching the Promised Land.

Sometimes the biggest test isn't choosing between right and wrong. It's choosing between something good and what God has called you to do.  In this episode, Rod walks us through Numbers 32 and the story of Reuben and Gad, who found good land and wanted to settle there before reaching the Promised Land.

Sometimes the biggest test isn&#39;t choosing between right and wrong. It&#39;s choosing between something good and what God has called you to do.

In this episode, Rod walks us through Numbers 32 and the story of Reuben and Gad, who found good land and wanted to settle there before reaching the Promised Land.


385: You Didn't Come This Far To Stop Here

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A farm is more than acres and equipment. It is a business, a family, and a legacy. In this episode, Rod sits down with Kayla to talk about growing up in the family business, the lessons that shaped her, and what it takes to build a stronger future for farmers and their families. So, how do you create enough opportunity for the next generation to come home? The message is simple: you don&#39;t have to follow someone else&#39;s blueprint. Find what works for your farm, your family, and your future. What You&#39;ll Learn: <ul><li>Why every job on the farm and in the business matters</li><li>How education and leadership can strengthen a farm business</li><li>Why adding revenue streams can create opportunities for the next generation</li></ul>

A farm is more than acres and equipment. It is a business, a family, and a legacy.    In this episode, Rod sits down with Kayla to talk about growing up in the family business, the lessons that shaped her, and what it takes to build a stronger future for farmers and their families.    So, how do you create enough opportunity for the next generation to come home?    The message is simple: you don't have to follow someone else's blueprint. Find what works for your farm, your family, and your future.    What You'll Learn:    Why every job on the farm and in the business matters How education and leadership can strengthen a farm business Why adding revenue streams can create opportunities for the next generation

A farm is more than acres and equipment. It is a business, a family, and a legacy.



In this episode, Rod sits down with Kayla to talk about growing up in the family business, the lessons that shaped her, and what it takes to build a stronger future for farmers and their families.



So, how do you create enough opportunity for the next generation to come home?



The message is simple: you don&#39;t have to follow someone else&#39;s blueprint. Find what works for your farm, your family, and your future.



What You&#39;ll Learn:



Why every job on the farm and in the business matters
How education and leadership can strengthen a farm business
Why adding revenue streams can create opportunities for the next generation


384: How To Add Income To The Farm Without Adding More Acres

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High input costs, high interest, and uncertain markets are putting more pressure on farmers than ever. So how do you protect the farm when you can&#39;t control the price of grain, the weather, or interest rates? You start with what you can control. In this episode, Rod challenges farmers to stop relying on &#34;plant and pray&#34; and start looking closely at what each input is doing for the farm. The goal isn&#39;t simply to grow more bushels.  It&#39;s to grow profitable bushels. What You&#39;ll Learn: <ul><li>Why chasing yield alone doesn&#39;t guarantee profit</li><li>How knowing your numbers can change farm decisions</li><li>How small decisions today can help protect the farm for the next generation</li></ul>

High input costs, high interest, and uncertain markets are putting more pressure on farmers than ever. So how do you protect the farm when you can't control the price of grain, the weather, or interest rates?    You start with what you can control.    In this episode, Rod challenges farmers to stop relying on "plant and pray" and start looking closely at what each input is doing for the farm. The goal isn't simply to grow more bushels.     It's to grow profitable bushels.    What You'll Learn:    Why chasing yield alone doesn't guarantee profit How knowing your numbers can change farm decisions ﻿How small decisions today can help protect the farm for the next generation

High input costs, high interest, and uncertain markets are putting more pressure on farmers than ever. So how do you protect the farm when you can&#39;t control the price of grain, the weather, or interest rates?



You start with what you can control.



In this episode, Rod challenges farmers to stop relying on &#34;plant and pray&#34; and start looking closely at what each input is doing for the farm. The goal isn&#39;t simply to grow more bushels. 



It&#39;s to grow profitable bushels.



What You&#39;ll Learn:



Why chasing yield alone doesn&#39;t guarantee profit
How knowing your numbers can change farm decisions
﻿How small decisions today can help protect the farm for the next generation


383: If Plant And Pray Is Your Farm Plan, Listen To This

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Every season brings a new list of products promising bigger yields. They sound impressive. The real question is simple: will it make you money? In this episode, Rod encourage farmers to look past the marketing and dig into the numbers. He explains why field days, soil testing, and real field results can help farmers make better decisions for 2027. What You&#39;ll Learn: <ul><li>Why there is no one silver bullet for higher yields</li><li>How to question new products before spending money</li><li>How field days and grower results can lead to better ROI</li></ul>

Every season brings a new list of products promising bigger yields. They sound impressive. The real question is simple: will it make you money?  In this episode, Rod encourage farmers to look past the marketing and dig into the numbers. He explains why field days, soil testing, and real field results can help farmers make better decisions for 2027.  What You'll Learn:  Why there is no one silver bullet for higher yields How to question new products before spending money How field days and grower results can lead to better ROI

Every season brings a new list of products promising bigger yields. They sound impressive. The real question is simple: will it make you money?

In this episode, Rod encourage farmers to look past the marketing and dig into the numbers. He explains why field days, soil testing, and real field results can help farmers make better decisions for 2027.

What You&#39;ll Learn:

Why there is no one silver bullet for higher yields
How to question new products before spending money
How field days and grower results can lead to better ROI


382: The 2027 Decisions That Could Make Or Break Your Farm

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Farming is more than raising a crop. It&#39;s building a business that can support your family today and for generations to come. In this episode, we sit down with Illinois farmer and banker Isaac to discuss farming from both sides of the table. We talk about improving return on investment, making better input decisions, and why lenders value farmers who have a clear plan for improving profitability. What You&#39;ll Learn: <ul><li>What lenders look for when evaluating farm operations</li><li>How better input decisions improve ROI</li></ul>

Farming is more than raising a crop. It's building a business that can support your family today and for generations to come.  In this episode, we sit down with Illinois farmer and banker Isaac to discuss farming from both sides of the table. We talk about improving return on investment, making better input decisions, and why lenders value farmers who have a clear plan for improving profitability.  What You'll Learn:  What lenders look for when evaluating farm operations How better input decisions improve ROI

Farming is more than raising a crop. It&#39;s building a business that can support your family today and for generations to come.

In this episode, we sit down with Illinois farmer and banker Isaac to discuss farming from both sides of the table. We talk about improving return on investment, making better input decisions, and why lenders value farmers who have a clear plan for improving profitability.

What You&#39;ll Learn:

What lenders look for when evaluating farm operations
How better input decisions improve ROI


381: What Every Farmer Needs To Do Before Meeting The Banker

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The markets are looking stronger, and advice is coming from every direction. It can be hard to know what is worth your money and what is just another sales pitch. In this episode, Rod shares why every product is not right for every field or every growth stage. He explains how reading the label, understanding your crop, and making informed decisions can protect your wallet and improve your profits. What You&#39;ll Learn: <ul><li>How to avoid spending money on products that do not fit your crop stage</li><li>What to look for before adding products to your spray pass</li></ul> Key Takeaway! 🌱 The best results come from using the right product at the right time.

The markets are looking stronger, and advice is coming from every direction. It can be hard to know what is worth your money and what is just another sales pitch.  In this episode, Rod shares why every product is not right for every field or every growth stage. He explains how reading the label, understanding your crop, and making informed decisions can protect your wallet and improve your profits.  What You'll Learn:  How to avoid spending money on products that do not fit your crop stage What to look for before adding products to your spray pass  Key Takeaway!  🌱 The best results come from using the right product at the right time.

The markets are looking stronger, and advice is coming from every direction. It can be hard to know what is worth your money and what is just another sales pitch.

In this episode, Rod shares why every product is not right for every field or every growth stage. He explains how reading the label, understanding your crop, and making informed decisions can protect your wallet and improve your profits.

What You&#39;ll Learn:

How to avoid spending money on products that do not fit your crop stage
What to look for before adding products to your spray pass

Key Takeaway!

🌱 The best results come from using the right product at the right time.


380: The Biggest Mistake Farmers Are Making Right Now

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The finish line matters just as much as the starting line. A strong crop can still lose yield if late-season nutrition is ignored. In this episode, we discuss how soil testing, tissue testing, and targeted foliar nutrition help farmers make the right decisions during the final stages of the growing season. We explain why guessing with nutrients costs money, how to support crops through pollination and grain fill, and why healthy plants are better equipped to handle disease. What You&#39;ll Learn: <ul><li>Why tissue testing takes the guesswork out of late-season nutrition</li><li>Which nutrients matter most during pollination and grain fill</li><li>How healthy crops are better equipped to fight disease</li></ul> Key Takeaway! 🌱 The best harvests aren&#39;t left to chance. They&#39;re built by making good decisions all season long, especially in the fourth quarter.

The finish line matters just as much as the starting line. A strong crop can still lose yield if late-season nutrition is ignored.  In this episode, we discuss how soil testing, tissue testing, and targeted foliar nutrition help farmers make the right decisions during the final stages of the growing season. We explain why guessing with nutrients costs money, how to support crops through pollination and grain fill, and why healthy plants are better equipped to handle disease.  What You'll Learn:  Why tissue testing takes the guesswork out of late-season nutrition Which nutrients matter most during pollination and grain fill How healthy crops are better equipped to fight disease  Key Takeaway!  🌱 The best harvests aren't left to chance. They're built by making good decisions all season long, especially in the fourth quarter.

The finish line matters just as much as the starting line. A strong crop can still lose yield if late-season nutrition is ignored.

In this episode, we discuss how soil testing, tissue testing, and targeted foliar nutrition help farmers make the right decisions during the final stages of the growing season. We explain why guessing with nutrients costs money, how to support crops through pollination and grain fill, and why healthy plants are better equipped to handle disease.

What You&#39;ll Learn:

Why tissue testing takes the guesswork out of late-season nutrition
Which nutrients matter most during pollination and grain fill
How healthy crops are better equipped to fight disease

Key Takeaway!

🌱 The best harvests aren&#39;t left to chance. They&#39;re built by making good decisions all season long, especially in the fourth quarter.


379: Before You Spray Fungicide, Listen To This

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There are no shortcuts to building a profitable farm. The biggest gains often come from understanding your soil, making smarter decisions, and improving a little every season. In this episode, a Minnesota farmer discuss the lessons he learned from years of testing, field trials, and education. From breaking compaction and improving soil health to fine-tuning nitrogen, tissue testing, and late-season nutrition, we explain why strong fundamentals continue to outperform guesswork. What You&#39;ll Learn: <ul><li>Why healthy soil is the foundation of higher yields</li><li>How split nutrient applications improve crop performance</li><li>Why soil and tissue testing remove the guesswork</li></ul> Key Takeaways! 🌱 Remove limiting factors before expecting higher yields.🚜 The best farms aren&#39;t built on one product. They&#39;re built on knowledge, consistency, and a willingness to keep learning.

There are no shortcuts to building a profitable farm. The biggest gains often come from understanding your soil, making smarter decisions, and improving a little every season.  In this episode, a Minnesota farmer discuss the lessons he learned from years of testing, field trials, and education. From breaking compaction and improving soil health to fine-tuning nitrogen, tissue testing, and late-season nutrition, we explain why strong fundamentals continue to outperform guesswork.  What You'll Learn:  Why healthy soil is the foundation of higher yields How split nutrient applications improve crop performance Why soil and tissue testing remove the guesswork  Key Takeaways!  🌱 Remove limiting factors before expecting higher yields. 🚜 The best farms aren't built on one product. They're built on knowledge, consistency, and a willingness to keep learning.

There are no shortcuts to building a profitable farm. The biggest gains often come from understanding your soil, making smarter decisions, and improving a little every season.

In this episode, a Minnesota farmer discuss the lessons he learned from years of testing, field trials, and education. From breaking compaction and improving soil health to fine-tuning nitrogen, tissue testing, and late-season nutrition, we explain why strong fundamentals continue to outperform guesswork.

What You&#39;ll Learn:

Why healthy soil is the foundation of higher yields
How split nutrient applications improve crop performance
Why soil and tissue testing remove the guesswork

Key Takeaways!

🌱 Remove limiting factors before expecting higher yields.
🚜 The best farms aren&#39;t built on one product. They&#39;re built on knowledge, consistency, and a willingness to keep learning.


378: Want Better Yields? Start With The Basics

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In this episode, one Wisconsin farmer shares how moving from a one-size-fits-all fertility program to field-specific nutrient management transformed his operation. Through soil testing, tissue testing, foliar feeding, and a focus on micronutrients, he pushed his soybean yields from 75 to 97 bushels while building a system designed for long-term profitability. His story is a reminder that better yields start with better management, and every season is another chance to improve. What You&#39;ll Learn: <ul><li>Why tissue testing improves in-season decisions</li><li>How field-specific fertility helps break yield plateaus</li><li>How foliar feeding boosted soybean performance</li></ul> Key Takeaways! 🌱 Every field should be managed based on its own needs.🚜 Investing in the right nutrients pays when they&#39;re backed by data.

In this episode, one Wisconsin farmer shares how moving from a one-size-fits-all fertility program to field-specific nutrient management transformed his operation. Through soil testing, tissue testing, foliar feeding, and a focus on micronutrients, he pushed his soybean yields from 75 to 97 bushels while building a system designed for long-term profitability.  His story is a reminder that better yields start with better management, and every season is another chance to improve.  What You'll Learn:  Why tissue testing improves in-season decisions How field-specific fertility helps break yield plateaus How foliar feeding boosted soybean performance  Key Takeaways!  🌱 Every field should be managed based on its own needs. 🚜 Investing in the right nutrients pays when they're backed by data.

In this episode, one Wisconsin farmer shares how moving from a one-size-fits-all fertility program to field-specific nutrient management transformed his operation. Through soil testing, tissue testing, foliar feeding, and a focus on micronutrients, he pushed his soybean yields from 75 to 97 bushels while building a system designed for long-term profitability.

His story is a reminder that better yields start with better management, and every season is another chance to improve.

What You&#39;ll Learn:

Why tissue testing improves in-season decisions
How field-specific fertility helps break yield plateaus
How foliar feeding boosted soybean performance

Key Takeaways!

🌱 Every field should be managed based on its own needs.
🚜 Investing in the right nutrients pays when they&#39;re backed by data.


377: How A Wisconsin Farmer Added 22 BPA To His Soybeans in 1 Season

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Foliar feeding can boost yields, yet small mistakes can do more harm than good. In this episode, we break down how to avoid crop burn. What You&#39;ll Learn: <ul><li>Why temperature, humidity, and timing matter</li><li>How application overlap and tank mixes affect crop safety</li><li>Best practices for crop staging and foliar applications</li></ul> Key Takeaways! 🌱 Foliar feeding works best when conditions are right.🚜 Precision application protects both yield and crop health.

Foliar feeding can boost yields, yet small mistakes can do more harm than good. In this episode, we break down how to avoid crop burn.  What You'll Learn:  Why temperature, humidity, and timing matter How application overlap and tank mixes affect crop safety Best practices for crop staging and foliar applications  Key Takeaways!  🌱 Foliar feeding works best when conditions are right. 🚜 Precision application protects both yield and crop health.

Foliar feeding can boost yields, yet small mistakes can do more harm than good. In this episode, we break down how to avoid crop burn.

What You&#39;ll Learn:

Why temperature, humidity, and timing matter
How application overlap and tank mixes affect crop safety
Best practices for crop staging and foliar applications

Key Takeaways!

🌱 Foliar feeding works best when conditions are right.
🚜 Precision application protects both yield and crop health.


376: Avoid These Costly Foliar Feeding Mistakes

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Every year, farmers hear about the next product that&#39;s supposed to change everything. Things like amino acids, enzymes, and biologicals. The promises can sound exciting, but the results are what matters. In this episode, Rod takes a closer look at the science behind amino acids and enzymes. He explains why crops need balanced nutrition before any specialty product can deliver real value. Instead of chasing shortcuts, build a strong foundation first. Good agronomy isn&#39;t about buying more products. It&#39;s about making every input earn its place. What You&#39;ll Learn: <ul><li>Why healthy plants make their own amino acids</li><li>How balanced nutrition supports enzyme activity</li><li>Why the fundamentals should come before specialty products</li></ul> Key Takeaways! 🌱 The best farm investments are backed by research, not marketing.🚜 Don&#39;t chase trends before mastering the fundamentals, and	🌱   Ask why a product works before deciding to buy it.

Every year, farmers hear about the next product that's supposed to change everything. Things like amino acids, enzymes, and biologicals. The promises can sound exciting, but the results are what matters.  In this episode, Rod takes a closer look at the science behind amino acids and enzymes. He explains why crops need balanced nutrition before any specialty product can deliver real value. Instead of chasing shortcuts, build a strong foundation first.  Good agronomy isn't about buying more products. It's about making every input earn its place.  What You'll Learn:  Why healthy plants make their own amino acids How balanced nutrition supports enzyme activity Why the fundamentals should come before specialty products  Key Takeaways!  🌱 The best farm investments are backed by research, not marketing. 🚜 Don't chase trends before mastering the fundamentals, and 🌱   Ask why a product works before deciding to buy it.

Every year, farmers hear about the next product that&#39;s supposed to change everything. Things like amino acids, enzymes, and biologicals. The promises can sound exciting, but the results are what matters.

In this episode, Rod takes a closer look at the science behind amino acids and enzymes. He explains why crops need balanced nutrition before any specialty product can deliver real value. Instead of chasing shortcuts, build a strong foundation first.

Good agronomy isn&#39;t about buying more products. It&#39;s about making every input earn its place.

What You&#39;ll Learn:

Why healthy plants make their own amino acids
How balanced nutrition supports enzyme activity
Why the fundamentals should come before specialty products

Key Takeaways!

🌱 The best farm investments are backed by research, not marketing.
🚜 Don&#39;t chase trends before mastering the fundamentals, and
🌱   Ask why a product works before deciding to buy it.


375: Are Amino Acids Worth The Hype

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Today we talk with an Illinois farmer about how small changes lead to big results. From soil and tissue testing to spoon-feeding nutrients throughout the season, Brent shares how managing every field based on its individual needs has improved yields, forage quality, and profitability. Success doesn&#39;t come from guessing. It comes from learning, testing, and making better decisions. What You&#39;ll Learn: <ul><li>Why every field deserves its own game plan</li><li>Why micronutrients can unlock hidden yield potential</li><li>How soil and tissue testing remove the guesswork</li></ul>

Today we talk with an Illinois farmer about how small changes lead to big results. From soil and tissue testing to spoon-feeding nutrients throughout the season, Brent shares how managing every field based on its individual needs has improved yields, forage quality, and profitability.  Success doesn't come from guessing. It comes from learning, testing, and making better decisions.  What You'll Learn:  Why every field deserves its own game plan Why micronutrients can unlock hidden yield potential How soil and tissue testing remove the guesswork

Today we talk with an Illinois farmer about how small changes lead to big results. From soil and tissue testing to spoon-feeding nutrients throughout the season, Brent shares how managing every field based on its individual needs has improved yields, forage quality, and profitability.

Success doesn&#39;t come from guessing. It comes from learning, testing, and making better decisions.

What You&#39;ll Learn:

Why every field deserves its own game plan
Why micronutrients can unlock hidden yield potential
How soil and tissue testing remove the guesswork


374: Small Hinges Swing Big Doors; Illinois Client Interview

Global shortages are causing farm input costs to skyrocket. A Better Way To Farm shows you how to take control of inputs and maximize profit so you can farm the way you want. Visit https://abetterwaytofarm.com to use the free Farm Profit Score calculator.

Low commodity prices and high interest rates are putting a squeeze on American farmers. A Better Way To Farm shows you how to maximize profit so you can farm the way you want! Visit https://abetterwaytofarm.com to use the free Farm Profit Score calculator.