Imagine a field day where the topic isn’t how big or beautiful the corn is, but instead how profitable the field will be. That’s the concept of this year's research plot at Matt Miles’ McGehee, Arkansas farm. Matt is competing with Galynn Beer and Stephanie Zelinko of AgroLiquid as well as Kelly Garrett of XtremeAg. Each of the four engineered a cropping plan with the express purpose of maximizing net profit, not merely yield. Matt, Galynn, and Stephanie explain how their research can help farmers like you make profitable fertility adjustments in a slower farm revenue cycle.  

In this episode, we dive deep into the often overlooked world of "mini-micros" – essential trace elements like cobalt, nickel, and molybdenum that could be the missing link in your crop nutrition strategy. Join Kelly Garrett and Mike Evans from Integrated Ag Solutions as they explore the critical role these nutrients play in maximizing yields. They’re joined by Clint Frese of Bio Ag Management for an insightful discussion on sap testing, stress reduction, and the science behind optimizing your crops' nutrient fitness. Tune in to learn how incorporating these tiny but mighty elements can transform your farming practices and elevate your harvests.

This episode is presented by CLAAS

Kelly Garrett says only about ten to fifteen percent of America’s farms use planters equipped with in-furrow application technology. That said, more farmers are looking to utilize in-furrow to provide them with a greater range of options and timing for inputs. Damian talk s to Kelly and Mario Carrillo of Corteva Biologicals about the components of a successful in-furrow program perfectly aligned with your farm’s objectives.  

This episode is presented by Simon Innovations. 

XtremeAg’s Canadian affiliate Sam Coutu is giddy about how spring is shaping up for his Quebec farming operation. Sam went to the fields this year with refurbished planters and a different mindset. The money he’s saving on wasted fertility at time of planting he’s reapportioning to seed and late-season Y-drop fertilizer applications. Sam discusses the positive changes he’s making in 2024 on his much expanded farm. 

After the corn is planted and emerged, it’s time to plan your next several fertility passes. That is, unless you are flinger of dry fertility using the “one and done” approach, which as it turns out, doesn’t work all that well. Kevin Matthews explains how he maximizes yield and his investment with multiple liquid fertility applications. Kevin is joined by Nachurs’ Tommy Roach. They map out the timing, methodology, and product mix to a successful crop fed a liquid diet.  

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Manure can be magical for improving your soil and attaining bigger crops. But, like any fertility source, it can be over-applied creating imbalanced soil fertility. Getting the most from a manure source involves agronomic analysis, testing, and even variable rate application. Paul Beyer of NextGen Fertilizers began working with Colorado dairy and crop farmer, Stratton Kraft three years ago to correct agronomic issues. By revamping his manure management, Mr. Kraft has attained amazing yields while making his manure source go further AND reducing his irrigated water rate. Organic matter increases, bigger yields, and a smaller fertilizer bill — maybe manure can work for your farming operation! 

Are you reluctant to go no-till because you think you’ll lose yield? Does planting into heavy crop residue concern you? Kelly, Lee, and Kevin explain their methods to attaining high — sometimes record — yields with a no-till systems approach. They cover everything from the combine, to residue breakdown products, to specialized forms of “non-tillage” tillage that resizes fodder, to planter set up tips. If you’re stuck in your conventional farming methods, skip this episode. Just realize, you’re leaving money on the table via a paid sustainability program that pays a premium for no-till practices. 

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Change is the heartbeat of progress, and nowhere is this more evident than in the field of agriculture. "The Pace of Change" brings together the fresh minds of XtremeAg's next generation—Layne Miles, Connor Garrett, Danielle Matthews-Venable, Alexander Evans, and Jackson Henderson—for a riveting conversation with host Damian Mason and Teva Corporation's Caleb Coots. They confront the thrilling yet daunting changes sweeping through production agriculture. How does the speed of external innovation measure against the adaptability of on-farm practices? Which aspects of agricultural production—products, practices, or mindset—require the most urgent evolution? This episode doesn't just scratch the surface but dives deep into what change means for the very people nurturing our food's future. Tune in for a discussion that's as entertaining as it is enlightening, and walk away with a renewed perspective on agriculture's transformation.

This episode is the final-part of a four-part series presented by TEVA Corporation that looks at the agriculture industry through the eyes of its future. 

Matt Miles can’t catch a break weather-wise as the rains continue to pound his part of the Arkansas delta. Regardless, farming is farming and it’s time to make some adjustments.  Matt has decided it’s too late for replant corn to provide much yield potential. So, he’s reducing his already reduced corn acreage and switching to soybeans via a replant. He explains to Damian the practices and product choices he made preemptively allowing for the switch. Also, the re-plan: marketing of bushels, acquisition of new seed and crop inputs, and grain storage adaptations he’s made. If you’re looking for ideas on how to profitably adjust your crop mix in the wake of weather problems, start with this episode! 

This episode is presented by Simon Innovations