A Better Way To Farm Podcast Rod Livesay

Unlock the secrets to boosting your crop yield and profitability with insights from certified crop advisors Preston Grobe and Tyler Hall. Learn how to sidestep the five common mistakes in foliar feeding that could be cutting your yields and profits. Preston shares actionable advice and the importance of the four R's of agronomy—right rate, right time, right place, and right source—to avoid yield loss. This episode is brimming with strategies to make your farming operations more efficient and profitable.

Join us in this episode as we explore the vital role of boron and its profound impact on crop health and yields. We'll discuss the challenges of retaining negatively charged nutrients like boron, sulfur, and nitrogen in the soil. Do you know that there are scientifically proven methods and resources you can adopt to address these nutrient deficiencies and improve your farming practices? So, listen in as we reveal how by incorporating adequate boron into your farming practices, you can drive root growth, increase nutrient and water uptake, and ultimately enhance your yields and soil health.

Is Yellow flash dragging your yield down? Ever wondered why your soybeans turn yellow after using glyphosate? Today we unravel the mystery behind this common farming issue and provide practical solutions to keep your yield on track. Tune in to hear Rod's expert advice on combating yellow flash effectively. Learn his tried-and-true method of using chelated manganese to keep your crops vibrant and productive, ensuring no "bad days" for your plants. In this episode, you'll have actionable tips to maximize your yield and profitability, all while maintaining robust crop health. Don't let yellow flash put a dent in your profit—get the insights you need to thrive!

Join us as we sit down with Jerry, a Missouri farmer and 25 time yield contest winner, who shares his extensive knowledge on optimizing farm inputs for maximum profit. Jerry recounts his journey in the National Corn Growers Contest and shares how foliar feeding became a cornerstone of Jerry's farming practices in the last 20 years. Jerry provides detailed insights on the exact steps he takes to foliar feed the crop. This episode will provide actionable strategies to improve farm productivity and profitability so don’t miss this opportunity to gain knowledge from one of the industry's best and learn how to take your farming practices to the next level.

Are your crops getting all they need to reach max potential? Today we’re covering how to achieve the perfect balance of nutrient application that propels your yields to the next level. Today we cover the ins and outs of foliar feeding. You’ll Gain invaluable insights into the science of leaf nutrient uptake, and why precision in foliar feeding is key to unlocking the full potential of your crops. So listen in for an episode packed with science, strategy, and savvy insights that could revolutionize your approach to farming and profitability.

Listen in as we uncover the essentials of tissue testing for nutrient management in crops such as corn and soybeans. We'll take you through the importance of early and accurate detection of nutrient deficiencies through tissue testing, a key step for successful foliar feeding. By following strategic testing throughout various growth phases, we can pave the way for informed decisions in both current and future cultivation practices. Tune in to this episode to learn how combining tissue and soil testing helps to create the most precise nutrient management strategy that boosts your farm's productivity and profitability.