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Episodes from A Better Way To Farm Podcast
377: How A Wisconsin Farmer Added 22 BPA To His Soybeans in 1 Season
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…
376: Avoid These Costly Foliar Feeding Mistakes
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 matterHow application overlap and tank mixes affect crop safetyBest practices for crop staging and foliar…
375: Are Amino Acids Worth The Hype
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…
374: Small Hinges Swing Big Doors; Illinois Client Interview
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…
373: If You Can't Get A Kill On Your Weeds, You May Be Blaming The Wrong Thing
Every acre you spray starts with water. If your spray water has the wrong pH, it can reduce the effectiveness of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides before they even reach the field. In this episode, Rod explains why testing water pH is one of the easiest ways to improve spray…
372: How To Beat Yellow Flash
Yellow soybeans after a glyphosate application may seem like a temporary problem, yet the yield loss can be very real. In this episode, Rod explains what causes yellow flash, why manganese plays a critical role, and how farmers can reduce stress on their soybean crop.You'll hear real-world…
371: How To Use Foliar Feeding To Increase ROI
Foliar feeding has been debated for years. Some farmers swear by it. Others are not convinced. So what separates success in Foliar Feeding from disappointment?In this episode you’ll hear from farmers across the Midwest using foliar feeding in corn, soybeans, and alfalfa. From consistent yield…
370: Are Micronutrients The Missing Link To Better Soil Health?
What if micronutrients are more than tools for growing bigger crops…What if they play a major role in building stronger soil biology?In this episode of A Better Way to Farm, Andrew sits down with farmer and researcher Curt to talk about how micronutrients influence the living system beneath your…
369: Don't Let This One Nutrient Rob Your Yield!
Boron might be one of the most overlooked nutrients in agriculture, and it could be quietly stealing yield from your operation. In this conversation, Rod breaks down why boron plays a much bigger role than most farmers realize and why focusing only on N, P, and K may be leaving profitability…
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,…
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,…
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•…