In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, Total Acre founders Randy Dowdy and David Hula dig deep into strategies that move the needle on farm profitability. From spreading risk with smart hybrid splits to proactively managing disease threats like tar spot, they share hands-on insights every farmer can apply. Discover why genetic observation matters, how cover crops improve soil health, and what advocacy efforts are keeping crop insurance strong. Whether you're chasing big yields or sustainable gains, this episode gives you the agronomic edge to break barriers on every acre.

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