In this special episode, Paul sits down with his two sons, Jameson and Lawrence, for a fun and personal conversation about their favorite things, life on the farm, and what they enjoy most about growing up in agriculture. The boys share their interests, experiences, and what it means to follow in their dad’s footsteps. It’s a lighthearted episode that highlights family values, the next generation of agriculture, and the importance of passing down knowledge, hard work, and a passion for farming.

In this special episode, Paul sits down with his two sons, Jameson and Lawrence, for a fun and personal conversation about their favorite things, life on the farm, and what they enjoy most about growing up in agriculture. The boys share their interests, experiences, and what it means to follow in their dad’s footsteps. It’s a lighthearted episode that highlights family values, the next generation of agriculture, and the importance of passing down knowledge, hard work, and a passion for farming.

In episode 29 Paul and Sam talk about making smart purchasing decisions when it comes to crop inputs. They cover pricing, cash flow, red flags to watch for, and why understanding what you're buying matters more than simply chasing the lowest number.

In Episode 28 of the Nextgen Podcast, Paul and Sam break down what growers should be watching as corn approaches the finish line and harvest gets closer.

Late-season scouting still matters. Paul and Sam discuss starch line versus milk line, how much water corn may still need before black layer, and why shutting irrigation off too early could leave yield in the field. They also explain how push tests, ear droop, stalk health and disease pressure can help growers determine harvest order before fall winds arrive.

The conversation then turns to winter wheat and what growers can do now to give the crop a stronger start. Paul takes a deeper look at GrainLink, Next Gen’s small-grains planter box solution, including the biology, phosphorus, micronutrients and other components designed to support early root development, nutrient availability and stress tolerance.

Paul and Sam also discuss why cutting costs at planting can sometimes cost more in the long run, how growers should think about return on investment and why getting wheat established well in the fall can make a major difference when conditions turn tough.

With harvest approaching and wheat drills getting ready to roll, Episode 28 is all about finishing one crop strong while giving the next one the best possible start.

In Episode 27 of the Nextgen Podcast, Paul takes a look at crop conditions across the country as harvest gets underway and growers begin making decisions for the 2027 crop year.After traveling through several major growing regions, Paul shares what he’s seeing in the Oklahoma Panhandle, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois. From drought and extreme heat to excess moisture and flooding, conditions vary widely—and those stresses are showing up in yield potential, kernel fill, test weight and overall crop development.Paul also breaks down fertilizer prepay and what growers should be thinking about as they begin locking in inputs for 2027. He discusses current nitrogen pricing, how fertilizer is priced throughout the year, the potential risk of waiting and why it may make sense to lock in at least a portion of next year’s needs.Plus, Paul shares why relationships, transparency and helping growers protect profitability continue to be at the center of what Next Gen Fertilizers is working to build.As harvest begins, this episode offers a timely look at the crop in the field and the decisions already taking shape for next season.

More fertilizer doesn’t always mean more yield — or more profit.

In Episode 26 of The Nextgen Podcast, we visit with dryland farmer and cattle producer Ty Mollahan about why he’s rethinking the traditional approach to crop fertility and focusing instead on soil balance, biology and return on investment.

Ty shares how reducing synthetic fertilizer and salt, incorporating biological products and paying closer attention to soil health have changed the way he manages his acres. He explains why he believes fertility has to be viewed as a complete system — and why fixing the most limiting piece may matter more than simply adding more nitrogen, phosphorus or other nutrients.We also dig into drought management, nutrient availability, soil pH, biologicals and the economics behind producing a crop.

For Ty, the goal isn’t necessarily to out-yield the neighbor — it’s to determine how much it costs to produce each bushel and whether those management decisions actually improve the bottom line.

Plus, Ty shares why testing practices on his own farm has been critical to deciding what earns a place in his program and why changing a farming system takes time.If you’re looking at fertilizer costs and wondering whether there’s a better way to manage inputs without sacrificing productivity, this episode is worth a listen.

Choosing the right wheat variety can make a major difference when weather, moisture and pest pressure are anything but predictable. In Episode 25 of The Nextgen Podcast, we visit with Kelby Andrews of Andrews Brothers Seed about what producers should be thinking about ahead of wheat planting.

Kelby breaks down which varieties are performing on dryland and irrigated acres, options for drought tolerance and sawfly resistance, and why spreading risk across different maturity dates can pay off.

We also go behind the scenes of the seed business — from cleaning and treating thousands of bushels of wheat to deciding which new varieties are worth offering producers.

Plus, Kelby shares his thoughts on planting dates, seeding rates, crop rotation and what he's seeing farmers prioritize heading into another wheat season.If wheat is going in the ground on your operation this fall, this is an episode you'll want to hear.

Winter wheat planting is right around the corner — so what should your fertility plan look like?

In Episode 24 of The Nextgen Podcast, we break down how to set your wheat crop up for success from the start. From soil testing and fall fertility to nitrogen management, tillering, seed treatments and top-dress decisions, we cover the factors that can make a difference throughout the growing season.

We also talk about managing inputs when fertilizer prices are high, moisture is limited and wheat prices make every dollar matter. The takeaway: cutting costs doesn’t have to mean cutting the practices that give your crop its best chance.

From nitrogen management and biologicals to farm data, sustainability programs, and new opportunities for growers, this episode brings together some of the best conversations from Nextgen Fertilizers.Paul and Sam revisit highlights from past episodes covering the technologies, products, and management strategies changing the way farmers think about crop nutrition and profitability. The conversation touches on making biologicals work within a fertility program, improving nutrient efficiency, controlling costs when margins are tight, and focusing on practices that actually put more money back in the farmer’s pocket. You’ll also hear perspectives on where agriculture is headed, why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to farming, and how growers can sort through the constant noise of new products and technologies by getting back to solid agronomy and focusing on what they can control. It’s a look back at some of the ideas, lessons, and conversations that have defined the podcast so far—and a look ahead at what’s next.

Carbon programs are creating new opportunities for farmers to earn additional income, but understanding how they work can be confusing.

In this episode, Paul and Sam explain how Arva Intelligence connects growers with sustainability programs and why many producers already qualify through practices they're using every day.

The conversation covers the data and documentation needed to participate, the farming practices that can increase payments, and why regenerative agriculture doesn't always require changing the way you farm. They also share real-world examples of how growers have benefited from the program.The episode wraps up with a look at the future of sustainability incentives, including the emerging 45Z tax credit and what it could mean for farmers, ethanol plants, and the evolving role of farm data.