If you’ve ever felt like nutrient management is getting more complicated and more expensive than it should be, this episode is worth your time.

We sit down with Professor Dan Kaiser from the University of Minnesota, and he brings a really practical, no-nonsense perspective. He talks about how farming has shifted from simple programs to a flood of data, products, and opinions and how that’s actually making decisions harder, not easier.

One of the biggest takeaways? A lot of growers might be overthinking (and overspending). Kaiser explains why you don’t always need to replace every pound of nutrients, why soil testing matters more than ever, and how focusing on the basics can save serious money without hurting yields.

It’s not theory. It’s straight from years of field research and working with real farms.

If you’re trying to make smarter decisions going into 2026, or just want to cut through all the noise in ag right now, this one’s definitely worth a listen.

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