Did you know that something as simple as sugar can help your crops? In this episode we talk about how sugar is a powerful tool for farmers. It’s not just for sweet tea sugar can feed good microbes in the soil, help break down old plant residue, and even improve the health of crops like corn, soybeans, and wheat. Rod shares how sugar used to be hard to work with, but now there are easy options that mix well and don’t clog equipment. And best of all? Farmers are seeing better yields and higher profits by using it.
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300: Fall vs. Spring: When Should You Apply K?
What if simply changing when you apply potassium could lead to higher yields and profitability? In this episode, digging into K applications. With rising costs and market uncertainty, now’s the time to make sure everything we do pencils out. You’ll learn: Why potassium levels in your soil can change a lot;Tips to help your crops grow better; andWhat to know about potassium sulfate. Doing the right thing always pays off and we’re here to help you make good choices to have the best season possible.
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299: 7 Planting Tips For A Profitable 2025
Are You Planting for Profit—or Just Following the Calendar? In this episode of the A Better Way to Farm Podcast, we’re covering 7 tips to improve profitability this season because when you plant with intention, you plant for profit. We’re sharing 7 real and actionable strategies you can use right now to improve planting outcomes and set yourself up for a better harvest.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The S.E.E.D. method and how to use it in your fields;Practical tips to improve stand counts and yields; andPractical tips to improve stand counts and yields. It’s never wrong to do the right thing—and we’re here to help you make this season profitable.
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298: What Happens When Using Biosolids?
What would you do if your family farm had to shut down? In this episode, we talk with Jason, a Michigan farmer. His family had been farming for over 100 years. But everything changed when they learned the soil was full of PFAS—harmful chemicals from using treated human waste as fertilizer. Jason shares how this happened, how it’s affected his family, and what he’s doing to keep going.What You’ll Learn: The hidden risks of using human waste as fertilizer;What farmers need to consider before applying; andHow hemp and biochar could help clean up PFAS This is a tough story, but one every farmer should hear. Please share this episode with someone in Ag. The more we know, the better we can protect our farms, our food, and our future. Thanks for listening and helping us spread the word.
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297: Three Simple Tweaks To Boost Your Soybean Yields
Are your soybeans stuck at a plateau? What if you could break past that and grow even more? Today Rod’s shares 3 easy, proven tips to help you get better soybean yields and boost your farm’s profits. Here’s What You’ll Learn: How to set the right plant population and nutrition for maximum growth;How testing for SCN can make a big difference; andWhy adding chelated manganese to your glyphosate applications helps. Don’t miss these simple, helpful tips to increase yields! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend and leave us a review – we really appreciate your support!
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