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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296: Avoid Planting Chaos With This Strategy
Spring planting season is just around the corner—are you ready to hit the ground running? In this episode, we’re covering strategies that can help you avoid the stress and confusion that often happens. We’ll break down how clear role definitions, cross-training, and daily check-ins can keep your team in sync and ensure a smooth, productive season. Plus, we’ll discuss one simple but powerful change that can make a major impact on your planting efficiency. In this episode, you'll learn: Why daily check-ins are critical for staying ahead of changing conditions;How to leverage technology and data to boost productivity, and;A game-changing approach to streamline your planting efforts. When it comes to running a farm, efficiency isn’t just about working harder—it’s about working smarter. These small adjustments can make a big difference in your bottom line. If you found this episode helpful, share it with a friend and leave us a review! Appreciate your support.
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295: How to Choose the Right Surfactant
Are you getting the most out of your spray applications? In this episode, we’re talking about how adjuvants can help your herbicides work better, improve soil health, and save you money. Whether you own a sprayer or hire someone to apply, these tips will help you make better decisions for your farm. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Should You Own a Sprayer? – How it can save money and give you more control.How to Read Herbicide Labels & Adjust pH – Avoid mistakes and get better results.What Are Non-Ionic Surfactants? – How they help plants absorb spray more effectively.Why Soil Health & Root Growth Matter – How they affect nutrient uptake and crop success. These simple changes can make a big difference in your farm’s success!
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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