332: Cover Crops: When They Work and When They Don't
In this episode, we talk with Ryan Wolf. He shares practical tips that can make your soil healthier and your yields higher. You’ll hear real talk about what works, what doesn’t, and how to avoid costly mistakes.🌱 What You’ll Learn:• Smart ways to manage moisture, weeds, and nutrients• Why timing and management matter way more than seed choice• How to make cover crops part of a soil health plan
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331: Grain Marketing Made Simple with Roger Wright
Today, Roger Wright joins us to unpack what’s really happening in the grain markets. Soybean Prices just hit a 13-month high, and Roger explains what that means, why China’s buying matters, and what you can do right now to lock in profit and protect profit.This episode is packed with simple, clear advice to help you make smart moves for your farm.🌱 What You’ll Learn:• How to know when it’s time to sell your beans;• How to use “put options” to protect profits; and• A step-by-step plan to protect yourself in a wild market.
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330: What's The Value of Your Stalks?
Today we’re talking about the hidden cost of baling cornstalks. Is it really worth it? Or are you losing more than you gain?In this episode, we break down real numbers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to show just how much nutrient value you’re giving away when you haul off those stalks.🌱 What You’ll Learn:• Why cornstalks are worth more than you think;• How much N, P, and K you really lose when you bale and sell; and• Why managing residue right beats selling it cheap.This one’s not about judging anyone…it’s about helping you make smart choices that keep your farm profitable and your soil healthy for years to come.
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329: Simple Steps to Better Beans
Is your soybean program plant them, spray them, cut them, and complain about them? If that’s your plan, you’re leaving money on the table.In this episode, we break down how higher management and a few simple changes can turn average yields into 80 or even 100s. From soil testing to foliar feeding, you’ll learn the steps that separate average from awesome.🌱 What You’ll Learn:• How a soil test is like your GPS for better yields;• The simple nutrient tweaks that can boost profit per acre; and• The difference foliar feeding can make.
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328: Is Your Corn Residue Stealing Profits?
Don’t let residue steal your profits! Learn how to turn your leftover stalks into nutrient gold with one easy recipe that really works.🌱 What You’ll Learn:• When and how to spray for best results;• Why residue can help or hurt your yields; and• How to recycle nutrients and save on fertilizer.
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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