How do we make money on the farm when costs keep going up and the weather keeps changing?In this episode, we talk about the choices that can make or break your season. We’ll cover how to fight tough diseases like southern rust and tar spot, and what to do when drought or floods hurt your crop.Here’s what you’ll learn:• Why using a full system works better than just piling on more N, P, and K;• How boron and calcium can be just as important for healthy plants; and• What steps you can take to keep diseases from stealing your yields.
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319: Surviving Fertilizer Prices in 2025 ft. Josh Linville
Want to know what’s really driving the fertilizer market?In this episode, I sit down with Josh Linville, who has spent more than 20 years working in the fertilizer industry. He helps us make sense of the ups and downs farmers are facing right now. We’ll talk about why soil testing matters, how to make use of micronutrients, and ways to stay profitable without depending only on the same old fertilizer programs.Here’s what you’ll learn:• Simple ways to handle the corn-to-fertilizer price ratio;• How Chicago corn prices affect your bottom line; and• Why China has such a big influence on the phosphate market.If you’re ready for real answers that can help your farm, this episode is for you. And if you’d like to see these ideas in action, come join us at a field day. You’ll have the chance to meet other farmers, ask questions, and leave with a plan that works.
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318: Are There Opportunities For Profit In Ag Right Now?
Can farmers transform volatility into opportunity? As we confront soaring costs, erratic markets, and unpredictable weather, let’s explore how strategic inputs and data-driven techniques can safeguard yields and maximize profits. You’ll learn:• How to optimally use resources like nitrogen;• The importance of relying on proven strategies; and• What you can do right now to balance productivity with cost management.We believe that today's challenges can indeed become tomorrow's stepping stones to sustainable growth.
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317: They Chose to Try Something New
Sometimes the biggest shift starts with asking better questions.In this episode, you’ll hear from Preston and Charles. These two farmers got tired of doing things the same old way. They started asking questions, looking for answers, and found a better way to farm.They’ll share:• How learning just, a little more made a big difference;• Why the Fundamentals of Agronomy training helped their farms take off;• What you can do right now to improve yields without increasing your costs.These guys don’t sugarcoat it. They’ve been in the trenches and have come out with real solutions that work in the real world.
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316: How to Avoid Crop Burn When Foliar Feeding
What if optimizing your foliar feeding techniques could dramatically enhance your plant health and yield? Let’s explore some foliar feeding best practices, where key preventive measures against crop burn take center stage. Here’s what you’ll learn:• Why temperature monitoring is important;• How to prevent residual chemical damage during spraying, and;• How to minimize the risk of leaf burn.If you’re ready to try something new that is working for others, you’ll want to hear this. And if you’re curious to see these strategies in action, come to one of our field days. You’ll meet real farmers, ask questions, and get ideas to take home.
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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