A Better Way To Farm Podcast

Rod talks with farmer-dealer Cassie about her journey back into agriculture, the power of building relationships, and why helping farmers succeed is the key to growth. From learning agronomy to helping farmers make better decisions, this is a story about growth, purpose, and bringing help and hope to American farmers.

What You'll Learn:

Why continuous learning builds agronomy knowledge.
How better nitrogen management improves farm results
How to get started as a farmer-dealer

After a disappointing 2024 season, Joe knew something had to change.

By rethinking his fertilizer program, soil testing, and nitrogen management, he increased his corn farm average from 151 to 251 BPA and pushed his soybeans to nearly 75 BPA!

In this episode, Rod talks with our client Joe. He shares what he changed, what he learned, and how he achieved these incredible results.

What You'll Learn:

Why more fertilizer doesn’t always mean more yield
How Joe increased soybean yields by changing his planting approach
How he grew 251 BPA corn using just 180 pounds of nitrogen

Is your soil test giving you the right information to make better decisions for your farm?

In this episode, Andrew shares simple tips to help you get more value from your soil testing. He explains how to choose between zone and grid sampling, why testing depth matters, and what to look for in a soil testing lab.

The goal is simple: Test your soil right, make better fertilizer decisions, and give every acre a better chance to perform.

What You'll Learn:

How to choose between zone and grid sampling based on how you manage your fields
What to look for in a soil testing lab to get a clearer picture of your soil nutrients
How to turn soil test results into a practical fertility plan that fits your crop and yield goals

In this episode, Rod and Kayla share lessons from recent business events, farm visits, and field days. We talk about making better use of your time, learning from other farmers, and staying open to new ideas.

We share why soil conditions matter, why testing is important, and how farmers can plan ahead to get more from every acre. The goal is bigger than yield or profit. It is about building a farm that the next generation can carry forward.

What You'll Learn:

How asking for help and outsourcing tasks can free up time for more important work
Why sharing real farm results helps everyone learn and improve
How soil testing, field trials, and early planning can help prepare your farm for the next season

Are you losing valuable nutrients in the field after harvest? 🌽

Corn stalks hold more value than you may realize. Rod explains how residue management, soil biology, and carbon can play a role in next year’s crop.

Before you decide what to do with your stalks know your numbers.

What You'll Learn:

Why the fungi-to-bacteria ratio matters for soil health
When to apply a stalk digester for better coverage
How to calculate the value of nutrients left in your residue