A Better Way To Farm Podcast

In this episode, we explore how farmers can improve crop performance by focusing on micronutrients. They play a major role in plant health, stress tolerance, and fertilizer efficiency.

We break down why guesswork falls short and how a smarter approach, built on soil testing and proper timing can turn wasted inputs into stronger yields.

 What You’ll Learn:

The role of micronutrients in crop health
Why soil testing beats guesswork
How timing impacts nutrient effectiveness
Ways to improve yield and reduce wasted inputs

Questions Answered:

When should nutrients be applied for best results?
How do healthier crops handle stress better?
Are micronutrients the missing piece to higher yields?

Input costs are climbing. Markets are moving. Right now, every decision matters.

In this episode, Rod breaks down what’s really happening with nitrogen prices, shifting acres, and the noise coming from every direction telling you to try the next “silver bullet.”

This isn’t about reacting. It’s about making the best decision for your farm.

Because the choices you make this season don’t just impact this crop… they impact your long-term profitability.

Rod walks through real-world strategies to help you stay efficient, protect your nitrogen investment, and avoid the common mistakes that show up when pressure is high and margins are tight.

If your goal is to turn a profit this year, this is an episode you need to hear.

We cover:

How to increase nitrogen efficiency without overapplying
The risks of chasing unproven products and “quick fix” solutions
… and more

Most farmers think adding liquid fertilizer to their planter takes a huge investment. That’s not always true.

In this episode, we sit down with equipment expert Jeff and break it down in a way that actually makes sense. Real setups, real numbers, and what you actually need to get started without wasting money. We walk through different in-furrow options, what they cost, and how to choose the right system for your operation so you’re not overbuilding or overpaying.

Here’s what you’ll take away:

How to get started with an in-furrow system for around $300 per row
The pros and cons of electric vs ground-driven pumps
When it makes sense to step up to systems like FurrowJet or 2x2 fertilizer
If you’ve been putting off liquid because you think it’s too expensive or complicated, this will give you a clear, practical path forward.

In this episode, we explain why many fertilizer programs fail and how you can make improvements.

If you want to improve fertilizer efficiency and increase your yield potential, this episode will show you practical steps you can take this season.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why fertility programs stop working
How to improve fertilizer efficiency
Why early plant nutrition matters

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