Welcome to Crop Cast by BW Fusion, hosted by Sean Nettleton. This episode is part of a special series recorded live at Commodity Classic 2025. Prepare yourself for a stronger growing season with this episode as a resource for water management technology for all growers—whether irrigated or non-irrigated. Sean is joined by Nick Emanuel, Head of Technology at CropX, to explore data-driven solutions for measuring and mitigating water-related stressors in the field and maximizing photosynthesis. Get ready for an episode equipped with ideas for every farmer to improve your water management strategies.
Key Topics:

➡️ Proving the best strategies of water management on YOUR farm

➡️ Tools to maximize the data and testing of your water managment plans
➡️ Soil moisture probes as solutions for irrigated and non-irrigated growers

Links: 
Biocast MAX: https://bw-fusion.com/biocastmax

In this episode, Sean Nettleton joined by two industry experts— Cassidy Million, VP of Ag Sciences at Heliae, and Greg McClure, VP of Research and Development at BW Fusion. Together, they break down the communication between microbes and plants, the diversity of bacteria in the soil, and the key to building a thriving microbiome. If you’ve ever had unanswered questions about the role of sugar in supporting beneficial bacteria and fungi in your soil, this is the episode for you.

Key Topics:
➡️ Sugar sources and sugar types

➡️ The effect of stimulating soil bacteria

➡️ Building biodiversity and abundance of microbes
Links: 
Biocast MAX: https://bw-fusion.com/biocastmax 

This is Crop Cast by BW Fusion with host Sean Nettleton. Recorded live at Commodity Classic 2025, in this episode Sean sits down with Matt Ronken, CEO of UnCommon Farms to tackle the challenges of running and scaling a modern farming operation. We know you'll find this episode packed with valuable takeaways for succeeding in your farming business.

Key Topics:

➡️ Adding new tools to your management

➡️ Farming differently than generations before you

➡️ SUCCEEDING untraditionally! 🔥

Links:

UnCommon Farms: https://uncommonfarms.com/

Crop Cast Inquiries: https://bw-fusion.com/cropcast

Biocast MAX: bw-fusion.com/biocastmax

Joined by Dr. Fred Farley, inventor of Biodyne, and Gil Farley, founder of Biodyne USA and co-founder of BW Fusion, host Sean Nettleton dives into the origins of Biodyne technology. Filmed in Sarasota, Florida, where Biodyne was first developed, they explore how this environmental biological breakthrough was adapted for agriculture, transforming soil health, crop productivity, and overall farm efficiency.  
 
From its early days to revolutionizing the industry, this is the full inside story of Biodyne that you don’t want to miss.

In this special episode, host Sean Nettleton sits down with Jason Schley, President of Agronomy, and Josh Messer, Agronomy Consultant in North Dakota, to dive into the questions that didn’t make it into the live Q&A at the SOLD-OUT 2025 Agronomy Roadshow in Omaha, Nebraska.

As key panelists at the event, Jason and Josh bring their expertise to the table, tackling everything from soil health and nutrient management to the fine details of maximizing efficiency in the field. Whether you were at the event or missed out, this episode delivers insights straight from the frontlines of agronomy—practical, data-driven, and ready to implement on your farm.

In this episode of Crop Cast, Technical Agronomist Mason Claude is back by popular demand to dive into the role of biological products in grower programs. He and host Sean Nettleton explore how these products fit into different operations and discuss how they measure the ROI of those products.

The conversation continues to cover fertility removal trials—how they are conducted, what the data reveals, and the ongoing research BW Fusion's agronomy team is focused on to drive more efficient nutrient use for growers.

This episode is packed with practical insights for farmers looking to optimize inputs, maximize efficiency, and make data-driven decisions for the season ahead.

In Episode 18 of Crop Cast by BW Fusion, host Sean Nettleton welcomes Mason Claude for an expert discussion on soil mining and fertility. Starting out the episode they discuss nutrient pools and soil function, explore the optimal timing and strategies for soil testing, and share actionable takeaways on fostering biological activity and improving soil health. This episode is perfect for growers seeking to understand and manage their soil's potential.

In episode 17 of Crop Cast, Sean Nettleton is joined by Faith Pierson who shares her unique story of transitioning from being a BW Fusion dealer to a role in sales and eventually returning to her roots as a dealer. She offers an inside look at how she supports her husband, Trent, on their farm in Northern Illinois, balancing the demands of farm life while managing the business side of their operation.

Episode 16 of Crop Cast features host Sean Nettleton joined by agronomists Mason Claude and Blake Hadley for a continuation of Episode 14's deep dive on soil pH. This episode shifts the focus to nitrogen, exploring its pivotal role in plant physiology, the impact of soil pH on its availability, and more.

We’re diving into a truly special post-election discussion, one that brings a fresh perspective on health, agriculture, and the food system at large. Joining Sean Nettleton are Devin Baker and Blake Hadley, as they share their personal health journeys and how their roles at BW Fusion have heightened their awareness of wellness—not just for themselves, but for the crops, the soil, and the entire agricultural ecosystem.