In the final installment of the Seed to Harvest series, host Sean wraps up an impactful three-part conversation with Jason and Jaren Schley, zeroing in on the critical late-season stages of crop development. This episode dives deep into how growers can finish strong, emphasizing late-season nutrient management, the role of auxins, potassium, boron, zinc, and the importance of understanding phosphorus availability and mobility.

Jason and Jaren share eye-opening results from their on-farm trials, including surprising data on phosphorus uptake and the limitations of traditional P applications. They challenge conventional thinking by highlighting how most growers focus heavily on the first 40–50 days of crop development, while the final 60 days, R3 to R5, hold untapped yield potential.

Listeners will gain insights on:

• The diminishing returns of early phosphorus applications and the value of in-season phosphorus strategies

• Why foliar feeding immobile or oxidized nutrients can be more effective late in the season

• How potassium acts as the “invite” that moves sugars into the grain and enhances kernel fill

• Trial data showing significant yield gains from R4-R5 foliar applications. Up to 10.5 bushels in some cases

• Lessons from the Herman Warsaw study and the vital role of potassium in maintaining nitrogen uptake and photosynthesis late in the season

The episode closes with a compelling call to rethink crop finish strategies, maintain plant health longer, and take full advantage of the back half of the season. If you’re looking to maximize kernel weight, reduce phantom yield loss, and finish your crop strong, this episode is a must-listen.