Episode Summary

Modern agriculture has pushed farmers toward specialization, higher yields, and more technology but has it actually made farms more profitable, resilient, or sustainable?

In this episode of Pioneer Mindset, I sat down with David Kleinschmidt of Progressive Agronomy Consulting Services to discuss how agriculture arrived where it is today and why many producers feel like they're running harder just to keep up. From soil health and fertilizer ROI to technology, biologicals, and diversification, this conversation challenges the idea that more inputs automatically mean better outcomes.

Instead of chasing the next "easy button," this conversation challenges producers to think about systems, knowing their numbers, and playing a different game, one that is focused on profitability and sustainability over the long haul.

This podcast episode covers:

• How over-specialization has increased risk across farming operations
• Why efficiency matters more than maximum yield
• The hidden cost of technology and "easy button" solutions
• How some farmers are producing the same yields without borrowing operating money
• Using diversification and livestock to rebuild resilience and optionality
• Why one-size-fits-all recommendations hurt profitability
• What it takes to build farms the next generation can realistically return to

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