A Better Way To Farm Podcast
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A Better Way To Farm Podcast
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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350: Making Money Farming the Delta
In this episode, we talk with Robbie, a farmer from Mississippi who decided to question the way things had always been done. After floods, lost season...
349: How A 6th Generation Farmer Created Off-Farm Income
Farming carries heart, pride, and purpose. Today, we talk with Sam, a sixth generation Iowa farmer, who shares how learning, teamwork, and belief help...
348: How a South Dakota Farmer Cut His Nitrogen Bill in Half
In this episode, we talk with Scott, a South Dakota farmer who is chasing better margins. What he has learned helped him cut nitrogen nearly in half a...
12 Days of Nutrients - Day 12: Zinc
Today, let’s finish strong. Zinc may be small, yet it plays a big role in how your crop grows, uses water, and fills grain. When zinc is right, plants...
12 Days of Nutrients - Day 11: Manganese
Manganese does not get much attention, yet it can make your fertilizer dollars work harder. Get it right and crops run smoother. Miss it and yield sli...
12 Days of Nutrients - Day 10: Iron
Iron may be small, yet it plays a big role in how your crops grow, stay green, and fill the bin. If your plants look pale, weak, or slow early in the...
12 Days of Nutrients - Day 9: Moly & Chloride
Let’s talk nutrients that do not get much airtime. Chloride and Moly can help a crop or hurt it. It depends on how they are used. In this episode, we’...
12 Days of Nutrients - Day 8: Copper
Let’s take a closer look at copper. It’s a micronutrient needed in very small amounts however, is critical to yield, stalk strength, and nutrient effi...
12 Days of Nutrients - Day 7: Sulfur
If you’re pouring on nitrogen and not seeing the yield you expect, sulfur might be what’s missing. We used to get sulfur for free. We don’t anymore. A...
12 Days of Nutrients - Day 6: Magnesium
Ever see yellow leaves and think, “I need more nitrogen”?
🚨 Hold on. It might be magnesium waving a red flag.
In today’s ep...
12 Days of Nutrients - Day 5: Calcium
Ever wonder why your crop just doesn’t finish strong—even when pH looks “fine”? 👀
Today’s episode breaks down calcium, the quiet workhorse that...
12 Days of Nutrients - Day 4: Boron
In today’s episode, we’re talking about a nutrient that packs a punch: BORON. This powerhouse helps your crops bloom, grow, and increase yield. If you...
12 Days of Nutrients - Day 3: Potassium
Want better yields and more profit without wasting money? Then this episode is for you because we’re breaking down why potassium is a game-changer. Pl...
12 Days of Nutrients - Day 2: Phosphorus
Today, we break down why phosphorus is a BIG DEAL for your crops. It’s one of the “Big 3” nutrients, and it’s the one that helps your plants build str...
12 Days of Nutrients - Day 1: Nitrogen
Nitrogen is the “big one” in farming.
However, using too much can hurt your crops and your
wallet. In this episode, let’s break down tips...
335: Will Liquid Fertilizer Mine Your Soil?
Many farmers worry that using liquid fertilizer will “mine” or hurt their soil. But truth is, when nutrients go into the plant—and not just on the gro...
334: Stop Bleeding Money in 2026: The Fertility Mistakes Costing Farms Thousands
With rising costs and tighter margins heading into 2026, so today were walking through the real numbers and simple steps that help farmers keep more m...
333: Your Soil Is Richer Than You Think
In this episode, Rod and Curt dig into something big… the untapped nutrients beneath the soil surface. After deep soil testing this year, we’ve proven...
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 abou...
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...
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 th...
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.
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...
327: Should You Bale and Sell Your Cornstalks?
In this episode, we take on a big question many farmers face: Should I bale and sell my cornstalks? It might look like quick cash, but Rod lays out th...
326: Fix This First: Why PH Changes Everything
Today we’re talking about something that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves … lime. When your soil’s pH is off, your nutrients don’t work th...
325: Why Soil Testing Is Your First Step To Bigger Profits
If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there…
Here’s the truth: guessing on your fertilizer programs is costi...
324: How To Cut Fertilizer Costs Next Season, with Dr. Richard Mulvaney
N, P, and K are your biggest fertility expense but what if what you’re applying never reaches the crop? Rod and Dr. Richard Mulvaney share how to cut...
323: Not All Jugs Are Created Equal
Ever wonder why some farm products are dirt cheap while others cost more?
Here’s the truth: not all products are created equal. In...
322: The Cost of Over Using Nitrogen
Are you paying for nitrogen that never even makes it into your crop?
Over applying means run off that goes straight into rivers,...
321: Is Dry Broadcast Just Snake Oil?
Let’s cut to the chase…are you really getting a return from that dry broadcast? It’s time to take an honest look. Farming costs are going up, margins...
320: Will Yield or Disease Come Out On Top?
How do we make money on the farm when costs keep going up and the weather keeps changing?
In this episode, we talk about the choices that can ma...
319: Surviving Fertilizer Prices in 2025 ft. Josh Linville
Want to know what’s really driving the fertilizer market?
In this episode, I sit down with Josh Linville, who has spent more than...
318: Are There Opportunities For Profit In Ag Right Now?
Can farmers transform volatility into opportunity?
As we confront soaring costs, erratic markets, and unpredictable weather, let’...
317: They Chose to Try Something New
Sometimes the biggest shift starts with asking better questions.
In this episode, you’ll hear from Preston and Charles. These two...
316: How to Avoid Crop Burn When Foliar Feeding
What if optimizing your foliar feeding techniques could dramatically enhance your plant health and yield?
Let’s explore some foli...
315: Why Field Days Matter
Are you tired of doing the same thing every year and hoping for better results?
In this episode we share simple tips from farmers...
314: What Happened When He Quit Applying Dry Broadcast
Want to grow more while spending less? This episode shows how farmers across the country are doing just that with A Better Way to Farm.
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313: Why Boron Matters
Is Boron the Secret to Higher Yields?
Could just a few ounces of boron be what your crops are missing?
Today we’re talking about boron. A...
312: Top Fertility Strategies for Sunflower
Are your sunflowers really reaching their full potential?
In this episode, Rod teams up with Denny, to break down the science that...
311: Liquid Logic - An Iowa Farmers Success Story
Today we’re having a conversation with our client Josh. We talk about how he made the shift from traditional dry NPK to a more efficient liquid system...