Why do soybean spray programs fail?

The answer is not always the chemistry.

In Episode 4 of Dirt, Dollars & Data, Chad Mustain is joined by Brandon Bruce from Bayer Crop Science for a practical conversation on soybean herbicide programs, weed control, and the small details that make a big difference in the field.

The focus of this episode is the soybean spray game: how to build programs that start clean, stay cleaner longer, and protect return on investment.

From early bean post applications to double-crop burndown, residual strategy, adjuvants, water volume, and herbicide systems like XtendFlex and Enlist, this conversation is about making the spray decision fit the field.

In this episode, Chad and Brandon explain:

◼ Why most programs do not fail because of chemistry alone

◼ Why late applications can cost growers control and ROI

◼ Why layered residuals matter in soybean weed control

◼ How poor burndown creates problems before the crop starts

◼ Why adjuvants and water volume can change performance

◼ Why multiple effective modes of action matter for resistance management

◼ Where ROI is won through better timing and better execution

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode:

Winning the weed war is not about one product. It is about building the right system around timing, residuals, application details, and field conditions.

Listen now to Episode 4 of Dirt, Dollars & Data on CAM Seeds Radio, available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Next week, Chad continues the conversation around real-world agronomy, real numbers, and the field-level decisions that lead to real results.

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Are fungicides still just a disease response, or are they part of a bigger plant health and ROI decision?

In Episode 3 of Dirt, Dollars & Data, Chad Mustain breaks down how fungicide applications have changed over the last 15 to 20 years and why timing is one of the biggest factors in whether an application actually pays.

Early in his career, Chad saw fungicides used mostly as a reactive decision. Disease showed up, and then growers responded.

Today, the conversation has changed.

With better products, better field data, and a stronger understanding of timing, fungicides are now being evaluated through disease prevention, plant health, crop stage, weather conditions, and return on investment.

In this episode, Chad explains:

◼ Why fungicide decisions have changed over the last 15 to 20 years
◼ Why reactive management is not always the best approach
◼ Why the tassel to R1 window in corn is important
◼ How plant health fits into the fungicide conversation
◼ Why timing, weather, and field conditions affect ROI
◼ Why fungicides should not be treated as a blanket yes or no decision

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode:

The product matters, but the timing often determines the return.

Listen now to Episode 3 of Dirt, Dollars & Data on CAM Seeds Radio.

Next week, Chad dives into soybean herbicide programs, including residuals, timing, weed control strategies, and where he sees growers wasting money.

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Why do we treat seed?

The answer isn't just about products. It's about managing risk, protecting yield potential, and making decisions that improve the probability of success.

In Episode 2 of Dirt, Dollars & Data, Chad Mustain takes a practical look at seed treatments and explains why they continue to play an important role in modern crop production.

From fungicides and insecticides to biologicals and inoculants, the conversation focuses on understanding what belongs on the seed, why it matters, and how growers can evaluate whether the investment makes sense for their operation.

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode:

Good decisions stack the probabilities in your favor.

As double-crop soybean planting season approaches, having the right information at the right time can help growers make more confident decisions about protecting their crop and managing risk.

Because seed treatment doesn't have to be complicated.

It starts with understanding your farm, your goals, and the factors that influence return on investment.

Listen now to Episode 2 of Dirt, Dollars & Data on CAM Seeds Radio.

Next week, Chad dives into soybean herbicide programs, including residuals, timing, weed control strategies, and where he sees growers wasting money.

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Welcome to the first episode of CAM Seeds Radio: Dirt, Dollars & Data.

In this episode, Chad Mustain breaks down one of the biggest questions in agriculture:

What’s actually wasting your money?

The answer may not be what you think.

It’s not always the newest product, the biggest equipment purchase, or the latest technology. A lot of money is lost through poor decisions, poor timing, and management choices that do not fit the acre, the season, or the environment.

Chad shares real-world insight from nearly 30 years in agronomy, working across Southeast Kansas and surrounding areas, to explain why farming success comes down to decision quality.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why timing matters as much as information
• How seed selection impacts profitability
• Why the right bean on the right acre still matters
• How herbicide programs should match your production system
• Why yield matters, but profit matters more
• How to stack probabilities in your favor
• Why better decisions lead to better results over time

This podcast is built for growers who want practical agronomy, real numbers, and timely conversations that help them make more profitable decisions.

No fluff. No hype. Just real conversations about what works.

Ask yourself this when you pull up to the field:
What gives me the best probability of success on this acre?

Subscribe to CAM Seeds Radio and follow along each week as we talk through the real decisions growers are facing right now.

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