A Better Way To Farm Podcast

In this episode, Andrew talks with a Minnesota farmer who decided he was done guessing. He was tired of writing checks and hoping things would work out. He wanted to understand why he was doing what he was doing. Four years later, his yields are up in a big way.

In this episode, we cover:

How soil testing helps you stop guessing and start making smart choices
Why fixing pH can unlock yield you are already paying for
How foliar feeding and in furrow systems can raise yields without raising costs

There’s a lot of noise in agriculture right now. Big promises. Shiny shortcuts. That’s not what this episode is about.

We’re going back to the fundamentals…the things that actually move the needle. Strong starts, healthy roots, simple decisions that stack into real profit.

This episode focuses on early-season choices that protect yield from day one. No hype. No magic. Just proven basics done right.

In this episode, we cover:

Why early root growth protects your yield
How small, low-cost inputs can bring strong returns
How soil biology helps unlock nutrients you’re already paying for

In this episode, we talk with North Dakota farmer Darrell about how small changes made a big difference on his farm. He shares how testing new ideas helped him gain confidence, grow better crops, and protect his profit margin even after a hail storm.

This is a great conversation with a farmer who decided to make a change for his farm.

🌱 What You’ll Learn:

Why plant nutrition matters more than just N, P, and K
How stronger plants can handle stress and still win
and so much more!

In this episode, we talk with market expert Roger Wright to share clear and steady ways to protect your farm income. This conversation helps farmers focus on smart choices, calm thinking, and strong planning so farms stay alive for the next generation.

🌱 What You’ll Learn:

How to protect your farm income even when markets swing
When to sell crops to avoid big price drops
Why locking in a safe price helps farms survive longer

Today’s episode is here to help rice growers stay strong and make smart moves. We walk through rice fertility in a simple way that makes sense in the field. This episode is packed with real farm knowledge you can use this season.

If you grow rice or work with someone who does, this episode will help you think differently about nutrients, water, and timing. Small changes can lead to healthier crops and stronger yields.

🌱 What You’ll Learn:

Why phosphorus and potassium are hard to build in rice fields and what to do instead
How zinc supports plant health when fields are flooded
How better nitrogen timing helps rice fill grain and boost profit