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Episodes from A Better Way To Farm Podcast
368: Tissue Testing: Catch Problems Before They Cost You Yield
A crop can look healthy while still having hidden hunger. In this episode, Rod explains why tissue testing helps growers catch problems early and make better decisions before profit slips away.Let’s walk through the best timing for tissue testing in corn and soybeans, common mistakes growers make, and how simple corrections can protect bushels this season. This episode is packed with practical advice you can use this season to improve efficiency, protect yield, and make every acre produce the best ROI possible.In this episode, we cover:...
367: Tissue Testing: What Your Crop Is Trying To Tell You
Imagine walking in your field and it looks good, then later you see stress and start guessing. This episode shares why tissue testing helps you see what your plant needs right now so you can act early and protect your yield.Soil may hold nutrients, yet your plant may not be using them. Stress, water, and root issues can block uptake. Your plant is your report card. Early testing gives you a chance to fix problems before they show up and cost you yield.Keep it simple and make...
366: What Most Farmers Get Wrong About Surfactants
Surfactants can make or break your spray program. But with thousands of products on the market, many farmers are left wondering:What actually matters?What works?And what is just adding cost and confusion?In this episode, Rod breaks down the role surfactants play in:• Pre-emerge applications• Post-emerge spraying• Foliar feeding• Fungicide and insecticide passesYou’ll learn why different spray situations require different approaches and why “one-size-fits-all” products can sometimes...
365: Are New Farm Products Helping You Or Hurting Your Profit?
New products can feel exciting and confusing at the same time. In this episode, we talk about enzymes, cobalt, and moly in a simple way. Learn how to stay smart, protect your money, and grow strong crops.We focus on one big idea. Test before you invest. Start small. Learn what works on your farm. This helps you stay in control and build profit year after year.What You’ll Learn:How to stay smart when new farm products hit the marketHow cobalt and moly af...
364: Free Resources That Increase Yield
In this episode, we share simple tools that make farming easier to understand. You do not need big textbooks. You can learn from short and easy guides that give real value.These tools help you understand your soil, your crops, and your inputs.We also show how small details matter. Nutrients, pH, and ratios can change your results. When you understand them, you make better choices.You will hear how testing helps you:Spot problems early Use the right inputs Av...
363: Moly and Cobalt: The Truth Farmers Need Now
Moly and Cobalt are getting a lot of buzz right now. It sounds exciting. It feels like the next big win. However, this episode reminds you to slow down and make decisions that pay.Soil testing gives you the right roadmap. Because nutrients can hurt your crop if used the wrong way or at the wrong time.What You’ll Learn:How nutrients like moly and cobalt can help or hurt your cropWhy soil tests guide better decisions and protect your yieldHow to spot real so...
362: Thinking About Switching To Soybeans? Listen To This First
You’re probably asking yourself right now…Should you switch more acres to soybeans this year? It’s a fair question. Input costs are high. Margins feel tight. And soybeans look like the safer, cheaper option. But here’s the truth…Cheaper does not mean more profitable. In this episode, we break down how to actually decide if switching makes sense for your farm and more importantly how to make those soybean acres pay if you do. Because the goal isn’t to save money…...
361: Why Your Spray Isn't Working Like It Should
Farming today is not easy. Costs are up, weather shifts fast, and every decision carries more weight. In this episode, we break down simple ways to get more out of every spray pass. It comes down to making better decisions with what you are already doing.What You’ll Learn:How to choose the right products for your goalWhy water quality impacts performance more than most realizeHow to improve efficiency and protect your investment
360: Make Micronutrients Pay This Season
In this episode, we explore how farmers can improve crop performance by focusing on micronutrients. They play a major role in plant health, stress tolerance, and fertilizer efficiency.We break down why guesswork falls short and how a smarter approach, built on soil testing and proper timing can turn wasted inputs into stronger yields. What You’ll Learn:The role of micronutrients in crop healthWhy soil testing beats guessworkHow timing impacts nutrient effectivenessWays to improve yield and reduce wasted inputsQuestions Answered:<...
359: #1 Strategy For Reducing Nitrogen Costs
Input costs are climbing. Markets are moving. Right now, every decision matters.In this episode, Rod breaks down what’s really happening with nitrogen prices, shifting acres, and the noise coming from every direction telling you to try the next “silver bullet.”This isn’t about reacting. It’s about making the best decision for your farm.Because the choices you make this season don’t just impact this crop… they impact your long-term profitability.Rod walks through real-world strategies to...
358: The Simple, Affordable Way to Start Running Liquid
Most farmers think adding liquid fertilizer to their planter takes a huge investment. That’s not always true.In this episode, we sit down with equipment expert Jeff and break it down in a way that actually makes sense. Real setups, real numbers, and what you actually need to get started without wasting money. We walk through different in-furrow options, what they cost, and how to choose the right system for your operation so you’re not overbuilding or overpaying.Here’s what you’ll take away:H...
357: How Better Fertilizer Placement Can Boost Yield and Profit
In this episode, we explain why many fertilizer programs fail and how you can make improvements.If you want to improve fertilizer efficiency and increase your yield potential, this episode will show you practical steps you can take this season.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why fertility programs stop workingHow to improve fertilizer efficiencyWhy early plant nutrition matters