A Better Way To Farm Podcast

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. 🌱🚜

Foliar feeding has been debated for years. Some farmers swear by it. Others are not convinced. So what separates success in Foliar Feeding from disappointment?

In this episode you’ll hear from farmers across the Midwest using foliar feeding in corn, soybeans, and alfalfa. From consistent yield increases to improved crop performance across every acre, they explain what worked on their farms and why.

If you have ever wondered whether foliar feeding is worth it, this episode gives you the roadmap.

What You'll Learn:

Why tissue testing is essential
Common mistakes that cause foliar feeding to fail
The only growth stages to spray at

Key Takeaways!

🌾 Foliar feeding is about applying the right nutrients, at the right rate, at the right time, and in the right place.

What if micronutrients are more than tools for growing bigger crops…What if they play a major role in building stronger soil biology?

In this episode of A Better Way to Farm, Andrew sits down with farmer and researcher Curt to talk about how micronutrients influence the living system beneath your feet. 

This episode goes beyond yield and focus on creating healthier, more efficient system that works for years to come.

What You'll Learn:

Why zinc, manganese, and boron are critical for soil biology.
How micronutrients support soil microbes and nutrient cycling.
Why testing should guide every fertility decision.

Key Takeaways!

🌾 Micronutrients help power the microbes that recycle nutrients, break down residue, support root growth, and improve efficiency across the farm.
🧪 The goal is not to apply more products. The goal is to understand what your field needs through proper testing and then make informed decisions that build both soil health and profitability.

Boron might be one of the most overlooked nutrients in agriculture, and it could be quietly stealing yield from your operation. In this conversation, Rod breaks down why boron plays a much bigger role than most farmers realize and why focusing only on N, P, and K may be leaving profitability behind. 
You’ll learn why boron impacts pollination, root growth, sugar movement, nutrient uptake, and stress tolerance. Rod also explains why timing matters more than simply applying more product and why split applications consistently outperform large single applications. 
In this conversation, we cover:
• Why boron is critical for crop performance
• How boron affects phosphorus and potassium uptake
• Why split applications win
• The danger of waiting for visual deficiency symptoms
• How foliar feeding strategies impact ROI
If your soil test does not include boron levels, this episode may change how you look at fertility planning moving forward.

A crop can look healthy while still having hidden hunger. In this episode, Rod explains why tissue testing helps growers catch problems early and make better decisions before profit slips away.

Let’s walk through the best timing for tissue testing in corn and soybeans, common mistakes growers make, and how simple corrections can protect bushels this season. This episode is packed with practical advice you can use this season to improve efficiency, protect yield, and make every acre produce the best ROI possible.

In this episode, we cover:

Why crops can lose yield even before you see a deficiency
The key growth stages when tissue testing matters most
How tissue testing helps protect profit instead of reacting too late

Key Takeaways!

🌾 Waiting for yellow leaves is already too late.
🧪 Soil tests show potential. Tissue tests show reality.
📈 Small nutrient shortages can become expensive fast.
🚜 Better data leads to better profit.