A Better Way To Farm Podcast

Foliar feeding can boost yields, yet small mistakes can do more harm than good. In this episode, we break down how to avoid crop burn.

What You'll Learn:

Why temperature, humidity, and timing matter
How application overlap and tank mixes affect crop safety
Best practices for crop staging and foliar applications

Key Takeaways!

🌱 Foliar feeding works best when conditions are right.
🚜 Precision application protects both yield and crop health.

Every year, farmers hear about the next product that's supposed to change everything. Things like amino acids, enzymes, and biologicals. The promises can sound exciting, but the results are what matters.

In this episode, Rod takes a closer look at the science behind amino acids and enzymes. He explains why crops need balanced nutrition before any specialty product can deliver real value. Instead of chasing shortcuts, build a strong foundation first.

Good agronomy isn't about buying more products. It's about making every input earn its place.

What You'll Learn:

Why healthy plants make their own amino acids
How balanced nutrition supports enzyme activity
Why the fundamentals should come before specialty products

Key Takeaways!

🌱 The best farm investments are backed by research, not marketing.
🚜 Don't chase trends before mastering the fundamentals, and
🌱   Ask why a product works before deciding to buy it.

Today we talk with an Illinois farmer about how small changes lead to big results. From soil and tissue testing to spoon-feeding nutrients throughout the season, Brent shares how managing every field based on its individual needs has improved yields, forage quality, and profitability.

Success doesn't come from guessing. It comes from learning, testing, and making better decisions.

What You'll Learn:

Why every field deserves its own game plan
Why micronutrients can unlock hidden yield potential
How soil and tissue testing remove the guesswork

Every acre you spray starts with water. If your spray water has the wrong pH, it can reduce the effectiveness of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides before they even reach the field. In this episode, Rod explains why testing water pH is one of the easiest ways to improve spray performance.

Learn why water quality matters, how the right acidifier can protect your investment, and why a small step before spraying can save you money and improve weed control all season long.

What You'll Learn:

Why spray water pH affects chemical performance
How acidifiers help protect active ingredients
How proper water management can improve weed control and reduce resistance

Key Takeaways!

🌱 High pH water can reduce the effectiveness of many crop protection products.
🚜 A quality acidifier can protect your spray investment and improve weed control.

Yellow soybeans after a glyphosate application may seem like a temporary problem, yet the yield loss can be very real. In this episode, Rod explains what causes yellow flash, why manganese plays a critical role, and how farmers can reduce stress on their soybean crop.

You'll hear real-world examples, research insights, and practical strategies that can help protect yield potential and improve profitability with a simple addition to your spray program.

What You'll Learn:

What causes yellow flash in soybeans after glyphosate applications
How reducing crop stress can protect yield potential
Why manganese is essential for healthy soybean growth

Key Takeaways!

Fully chelated manganese is important for compatibility and effectiveness.
Every management decision either creates stress or helps the crop overcome stress.
Yellow flash can reduce soybean productivity and may cost valuable bushels.
Small investments in stress mitigation can lead to significant returns at harvest. 🌱🚜