A Better Way To Farm Podcast

Is your soil test giving you the right information to make better decisions for your farm?

In this episode, Andrew shares simple tips to help you get more value from your soil testing. He explains how to choose between zone and grid sampling, why testing depth matters, and what to look for in a soil testing lab.

The goal is simple: Test your soil right, make better fertilizer decisions, and give every acre a better chance to perform.

What You'll Learn:

How to choose between zone and grid sampling based on how you manage your fields
What to look for in a soil testing lab to get a clearer picture of your soil nutrients
How to turn soil test results into a practical fertility plan that fits your crop and yield goals

In this episode, Rod and Kayla share lessons from recent business events, farm visits, and field days. We talk about making better use of your time, learning from other farmers, and staying open to new ideas.

We share why soil conditions matter, why testing is important, and how farmers can plan ahead to get more from every acre. The goal is bigger than yield or profit. It is about building a farm that the next generation can carry forward.

What You'll Learn:

How asking for help and outsourcing tasks can free up time for more important work
Why sharing real farm results helps everyone learn and improve
How soil testing, field trials, and early planning can help prepare your farm for the next season

Are you losing valuable nutrients in the field after harvest? 🌽

Corn stalks hold more value than you may realize. Rod explains how residue management, soil biology, and carbon can play a role in next year’s crop.

Before you decide what to do with your stalks know your numbers.

What You'll Learn:

Why the fungi-to-bacteria ratio matters for soil health
When to apply a stalk digester for better coverage
How to calculate the value of nutrients left in your residue

What can you learn from walking your own fields, testing new ideas, and seeing what actually works?

In this episode, Kayla talks with farmers Scott and Brian about field days, tough growing conditions, farm trials, and the lessons they keep bringing back to their own operations.

What You'll Learn:

Why seeing results in the field can change the way you think
Why early seedling and root development matter
How tissue and soil sampling can help guide decisions

In this episode, Andrew sits down with a first-generation farmer from Minnesota who talks about how he started questioning the dry broadcast program he was using. Wyatt then began researching agronomy and found a different approach through a field day. His story is a great reminder that farming is always a learning process.
What You'll Learn:

Why a complete fertility system matters more than simply adding products
How soil testing can help create more precise micronutrient recommendations
What foliar feeding can add to a fertility program