Ever wonder why some farm products are dirt cheap while others cost more?Here’s the truth: not all products are created equal. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on micronutrients, sugar, and other inputs to show you why the cheapest jug may be the most expensive mistake you’ll ever make.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why weak chelation wastes your money (and how to spot it);• How to use sugar the smart way for real results; and• The mindset that builds profits and protects your farm’s future.If you’re tired of wasting money on “one-size-fits-all” solutions and want to build a farm that lasts for generations, this episode is for you.
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322: The Cost of Over Using Nitrogen
Are you paying for nitrogen that never even makes it into your crop? Over applying means run off that goes straight into rivers, drinking water, and out of your pocket. It’s a growing problem for farmers. However, you don’t have to settle. You can grow high yields with less nitrogen, protect your ground, and your profits.In this episode, we get real about:• Why more nitrogen doesn’t always mean more yield;• The best ways to manage N so every pound pays you back; and• How small changes can save you $40–50 per acre without losing yield.The bottom line: if we manage our nitrogen better, we win twice—more profit in our pocket and cleaner water for our families.
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321: Is Dry Broadcast Just Snake Oil?
Let’s cut to the chase…are you really getting a return from that dry broadcast? It’s time to take an honest look. Farming costs are going up, margins are getting tighter, and the old “just throw more out there” approach isn’t cutting it anymore.In this episode, we walk through why dry broadcast became popular, what the problems with it are, and what you can do right now to improve profits.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why “easy” isn’t always the same as “effective”;• How fertilizer tie-up and poor placement steal your ROI; and• Why relying only on NPK keeps you stuck.Markets, weather, and prices are out of your control—but your fertility program isn’t.
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320: Will Yield or Disease Come Out On Top?
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.
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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