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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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...
310: Is Too Much Nitrogen Cutting Your Yields?
Think pouring on more nitrogen is the key to big yields? Think again.
Too much nitrogen can backfire, costing you money and hurtin...
309: Do You Need More Nitrogen?
What if you could know your if your corn needs more nitrogen with 97% accuracy? With a PSNT (Pre-Sidedress Nitrogen Test) you can!
Our guest exp...
308: How To Make A Positive Change For Your Farm
Can you really build a strong team just by calling out the good in people?
In this episode, we’re talking about how leading with encouragement c...
307: Solutions for Sodium Soils
Today we’re sharing simple tips to turn problem acres into productive ones. You’ll learn how potassium and magnesium compete in the soil and why weath...
306: Foliar Feeding Made Simple
Not sure how foliar feeding works or what to spray?
We’ve got simple answers that make a big difference.
In this episode,...
305: First Steps To Higher Wheat Yields
What if one simple step could help you grow more wheat and make every acre count? In
this episode we share practical tips to grow healthier whea...
304: How To Cut Costs Without Cutting Corners
Today’s episode we’ll talk about how to cut costs without cutting corners. You’ll learn how better soil fertility and smart nitrogen use can help you...
303: The Truth About Liquid Systems
What if one simple change could help you grow more and spend less?
In this episode, we talk with a farmer who started from scratch and has move...
302: 9 Questions You Should Ask to Raise Soybean Yields
Are your soybean yields stuck at the same number every year?
You don’t have to settle for that! In today’s episode, we’ll dig into simple but p...
301: Here's Why You Should Use Sugar
Did you know that something as simple as sugar can help your crops?
In this episode we talk about how sugar is a powerful tool for farmers. It’...
300: Fall vs. Spring: When Should You Apply K?
What if simply changing when you apply potassium could lead to higher yields and profitability? In this episode, digging into K applications. With ris...
299: 7 Planting Tips For A Profitable 2025
Are You Planting for Profit—or Just Following the Calendar?
In this episode of the A Better Way to Farm Podcast, we’re covering 7 tips to impr...
298: What Happens When Using Biosolids?
What would you do if your family farm had to shut down? In this episode, we talk with Jason, a Michigan farmer. His family had been farming for over 1...
297: Three Simple Tweaks To Boost Your Soybean Yields
Are your soybeans stuck at a plateau? What if you could break past that and grow even more? Today Rod’s shares 3 easy, proven tips to help you get bet...
296: Avoid Planting Chaos With This Strategy
Spring planting season is just around the corner—are you ready to hit the ground running? In this episode, we’re covering strategies that can help you...
295: How to Choose the Right Surfactant
Are you getting the most out of your spray applications? In this episode, we’re talking about how adjuvants can help your herbicides work better, impr...
294: The Science Behind Successful Seed Treatments
With planting season around the corner, let’s talk about why you need a seed treatment with adenosine monophosphate. Nearly all corn seed in the U.S....
293: How to Get Set Up For Starter Affordably
In this episode we’re breaking down exactly how you can affordably get your planter set up for liquid fertilizer. It’s simpler, more cost-effective, a...
292: Your Secrets to Successful Crop Yield Strategies
Maximizing efficiency and profitability starts with getting nutrient application right. Too much wastes money, too little costs yield. In this episode...
291: Maximizing ROI in Farming: Proven Strategies for Higher Profits
Ever wondered how some farmers push their yields higher while keeping input costs under control? At A Better Way to Farm, we cut through the noise and...
290: 1 in 5 Farmers at Risk Financially?
What if the future of farming means changing the way we’ve always done things? In this episode, we talk about the big challenges farmers face today—hi...
12 Days of Nutrients - Day 12: Zinc
Could your crops be missing out on a crucial boost due to misunderstood micronutrient management? In today’s episode, we dive into the truth about zin...
12 Days of Nutrients - Day 11: Manganese
Let’s unlock the secrets of maximizing your farm's potential by harnessing the power of manganese! This episode promises to clear up the widespread co...