Damian travels all over the globe talking to audiences about trends in the business of food, fuel, and fiber. With his clever wit and down-to-earth delivery, he has turned these topics into an interesting (and sometimes controversial) podcast.
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Hosted by Damian Mason, XtremeAg’s Cutting the Curve podcast is where you’ll hear from some of America’s most innovative, yield setting, ROI driven, large-scale farmers who cut your learning curve through their experiences. The place for advice and guidance that you can apply to your farming operation immediately for bigger yields and greater success.
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Agriculture is the foundation of life. Keeping farmers productive translates into a more abundant, affordable food supply for all.Today’s farmers must navigate through an ever-changing and challenging landscape. Redox Grows takes a deep dive into key issues facing agriculture; providing solutions to ensure healthy soils, strong plants, a healthy environment and strong bottom line for growers. Located in Burley, Idaho, Redox Bio-Nutrients is an industry leader in products and technologies tha ...
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The power passion podcast focuses on empowering human voices one podcast at a time. Its fortnightly guests and informative content provides for much-needed escapism. Mason Devereux-Smith, professionals, friends and passionate individuals share in open-minded conversations. IMPORTANT TO NOTE: do not contact the subjects (e.g. Cultural icons, Politicians, Celebrities) of our videos ever. When contacting guests who we have invited on the show be respectful and polite. Diversity of opinion, idea ...
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Potatoes are in the upper echelon in importance to the world’s diet, yet many have little idea of what it takes to get them from farm to French fry. Dustin Begovich intends to change that. The Idaho Studio filmmaker is nearly complete capturing two years’ worth of footage, and he soon shift to editing the interviews and activity. The documentary fi…
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Big Planter Upgrades for Big Results: Johnny Verell Reveals The Changes He Made to His Planter in 2024 and the Results He Saw
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Johnny Verell is shook things up with some major planter upgrades before the 2024 season. In this episode, Johnny sits down with Damian to discuss his decision to consolidate from three 40-foot planters to two 60-foot planters, along with modifications to his 2x2 application and a shift to wider rows. Johnny shares the reasoning behind these change…
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366 - How Strikes, Tariffs, and Trade Relations with China Impact American Agriculture
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The International Longshoremen’s Association announced that they had reached an agreement to end their strike on the evening of October 3rd. This episode of The Business of Agriculture was already recorded and set for release on October 7. Given the tenuous state of affairs between the ports, shippers, and the union — along with the fact the agreem…
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Farmers are the key link in keeping bountiful, affordable food to feed the world. There are many others that help growers do their work, including ag retailers. “If you just look at the top 100 ag retailers, as far as the biggest ones in the country, the last couple of years, it has been over $40 billion worth of products and services that have bee…
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Rotor Loss: Combine Adjustments to Maximize Harvest Efficiency
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Are you leaving money in the field? Harvest loss is a costly problem that too many farmers face, often unknowingly. Kevin Matthews believes, “There is no acceptable loss,” especially when your hard-earned yield is blowing out the back of your combine. In this episode, Kevin and Brian Robertson from Estes Performance Concaves break down the hidden l…
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365 - Ethanol at 20—What Will the Next 20 Years Bring For Corn Ethanol & Agriculture?
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Explore the rise of corn ethanol in the United States in this insightful episode of The Business of Agriculture. Prior to the Renewable Fuels Standard of 2004, corn ethanol was a niche market. Fast forward to today, and nearly 40% of U.S. corn production is dedicated to ethanol. Join host Damian Mason as he interviews Geoff Cooper, CEO of the Renew…
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American agriculture not only has a wide range of crops and growing methods, there are also a wide variety of backgrounds among the farming community. One case in point is Tommy McMurren of Five Patriots Farms in Illinois, a farmer, veteran, crop consultant and ag history afficionado whose Instagram page, tattooed agronomist, reflects another of hi…
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364 - Promoting Agriculture: Why We Suck At It & How We Can Improve
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The Business of Agriculture is all about producing food, fuel, and fiber. We’re damn good at it. What we’re not so good at is promoting our products. In a marketplace that’s oversupplied on just about every Agricultural commodity, differentiation, promotion, branding, and marketing are more important than ever. Maureen Ballatori, CEO of Agency 29 —…
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How To Maximize Your Dry Fertilizer Efficiency Without Losing Yield
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Thinking about cutting back on dry fertilizer applications to save costs? Before you make a decision, tune in to this episode of XtremeAg’s Cutting the Curve. Host Damian Mason sits down with Kelly Garrett and Scott Lay from Agricen to explore how you can reduce your dry fertilizer usage without compromising yield or depleting your soil. Learn how …
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Third party research is crucial to making sure agricultural inputs work as advertised, and David Holden has been a trusted evaluator for many companies, including ours. Holden Research and Consulting in Ventura County has worked with more than 100 crops, ranging from avocados to zucchini. Holden has carried out at least 750 biostimulant-type trials…
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363 - The Truth About Livestock and Greenhouse Gas Emissions with Frank Mitloehner
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Are livestock producers unfairly targeted by climate activists for their environmental impact? Do consumers face unjust guilt trips over their meat, milk, and egg choices? In this episode of The Business of Agriculture, we dive into the debate surrounding livestock and greenhouse gas emissions. Join host Damian Mason and UC-Davis animal scientist F…
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Securing Farm Revenue with Crop Insurance: A No-Nonsense Guide
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Crop insurance might not be the most thrilling part of farming, but it’s crucial for long-term success and profitability. In this episode of XtremeAg's Cutting the Curve, Kelly Garrett teams up with financial advisor Jarod Creed of JC Ag Financial Services (Jarod@eliteagins.com) to break down how crop insurance and grain marketing can work hand-in-…
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30 Squared: Redox and Damian Mason share Milestones
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Thirty years in business is no easy feat. It was in 1994 that Redox started in business and speaker, podcaster and author Damian Mason branched out with independent work. Damian travels across the U.S. for keynote addresses to agricultural groups and hosts three podcasts, including The Business of Agriculture. He provides insight and commentary on …
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How Soil Pathogens Steal Your Yield: Expert Insights to Boost Crop Health
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Could hidden pathogens in your soil be silently robbing your farm of yield? According to Kelly Garrett, the impact of soil-borne diseases on his farm was greater than expected after ramping up disease testing this summer. In this episode, Rebecca Helget from Integrated Ag Solutions joins PatternAg’s Mike Tweedy to explore cutting-edge advancements …
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362 - Technology To Reduce Farm Labor & Natural Resource Consumption
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Two areas of increasing concern for production Agriculture: Water utilization and labor availability. Farmblox is a farm automation company connecting equipment and in-field sensors to a producer’s phone. Imagine a future with less time spent monitoring or guessing, and more time adjusting, based on real time information. Sustainability, labor savi…
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Growing up on a farm helped Ben Jauregui form his deep appreciation for agriculture, and it shows in his work. As a Pest Control Advisor working at AgRx, one of our ag retailers, Ben guides decisions for about 1,800 acres of crops on California’s Central Coast, with strawberries commanding the greatest acreage. “The most important thing is trust,” …
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Is Tillage Necessary to Prevent Nutrient Stratification?
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There’s a fallacy still held by some farmers that fertility doesn’t work if it’s not incorporated into the soil. To that end, Damian Mason posed the question to Vern Garrett: Does tillage fix nutrient stratification? The answer from XtremeAg’s next generation farmer: “Trying to solve nutrient stratification with tillage is kind of like, you stubbed…
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361 - Pulses: Plant-Based Protein & A Growth Opportunity for Agriculture
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In this episode, we dive into the world of pulses—edible seeds from the legume family, including lentils, dry beans, and chickpeas (also known as Garbanzo beans). Discover why pulses are becoming a crucial part of the food industry, driven by rising consumer demand for plant-based protein, increasing protein needs in developing economies, longer sh…
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From the small town of Pauanui, New Zealand, to Gonzales, Louisiana, is 8,000 air miles and a world of difference. That’s the trek Mike “Kiwi” Robinson made as a young adult, and he’s now running the highly regarded Pelican Point Golf Club in the Bayou State. Louisiana summers usually come with heat and tremendous humidity, so Mike has countered wi…
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Generations: Farming Challenges and Opportunities Faced By The Next Generation of Farmers
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In this episode, Damian sits down with Jordyn Burco, a rising star in agriculture, and Mark Coots from Teva Corporation, to explore the future of farming. Jordyn shares her journey of returning to her family farm and the strides she's made over the past five years. The discussion dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of generational hand…
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360 - Diestel Ranch’s Regenified Turkey: Regenerative Agriculture at a Premium Price!
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You've probably heard about Regenerative Agriculture, now there's Regenified Certified. This innovative certification designates products produced using advanced regenerative farming practices. In this episode of The Business of Agriculture, host Damian Mason is joined by Heidi Diestel from Diestel Ranch, a pioneering California-based turkey produc…
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California is a world leader in strawberry production, growing $3 billion of the fruit annually. Getting the most out of the crop was the focus of the annual Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Strawberry Center Field Day. Areas covered included non-chemical pest and disease solutions such as bug vacuums and the use of UV-C light for disease suppression. A my…
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359 - Solar Development On Farms — Facts, Finances & What You Need To Know
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The subject of solar development on farm ground generates a lot of impassioned opinions. But do you know the all the facts? Listen to Damian’s discussion with Illinois farmer John Carroll, who has eight on-farm solar developments powering livestock and farm facilities. He is also exploring community solar projects, where a municipality leases farm …
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How Farmers Can Survive the Corn Price Dip: Strategies for Surviving and Thriving
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With corn prices dipping below $4, farmers are facing unprecedented challenges. Johnny Verell, who has been trialing various corn strategies over the past five years, joins forces with Brian Adams of Volunteer Ag Service to share how Verell Farms plans to adapt and stay afloat. From innovative approaches to cost-cutting measures, they delve into th…
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Agricultural research is the cornerstone of productive farms and abundant food. The investment Redox Bio-Nutrients has made continues to grow and pay dividends. “The is really a banner year for Redox,” said Head of Research, Dr. Gifford Gillette. He said the addition of Dr. Debatosh Das to the team and a second year for Faith Talley, who started as…
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The System: Maximizing Agricultural Efficiency With A Systems Approach To Farming
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In this episode, Damian Mason, Chad Henderson and Kevin Matthews dive deep into the "systems approach" to production agriculture, breaking down what this approach entails, starting with the planter and in-furrow practices and carrying them all the way through to harvest. Tune in to learn how this holistic method is revolutionizing the way they mana…
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358 - 3 BIG Thoughts On The Future of Farming, Food Prices, and What Grows On Our Farms
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Imagine a future with more environmental regulation, a fusion of regenerative and conventional farming practices, tastier food that’s still affordable, fewer farmland acres — especially of corn and soy — with more acres of oddball crops like sorghum. These are just a few of Damian Mason’s BIG thoughts on the future of farming, food prices, and what…
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Margins for farmers are tight, so there’s more emphasis than ever on finding innovative new ways to innovate and stay in the black. Dave Handsaker is with AGNETWORX in Iowa, which helps efficiently connect farmers to new technology and better understand its effectiveness. He said, with corn and soybean prices down, growers are especially interested…
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357 - The Impact of Obesity Drugs on Agriculture
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41.9% of Americans are obese. Most of these people are not on obesity drugs. Yet. But that day is coming according to Damian Mason, and when it does Agriculture is going to — for the first time ever — face a marketplace of declining per-person caloric consumption. Todd Thurman joins Damian in this forward - looking discussion. What will the impact …
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Successful Strategies For Early Planted Soybeans
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Matt Miles and his son Layne reveal the impressive results of their three-year trial on early-planted soybeans. Discover how their February-planted beans achieved a remarkable yield of 90 bushels per acre and learn about the benefits of early harvesting, including a positive price basis. Matt also shares exciting news about their double crop soybea…
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Hawk’s Ridge Golf Course in Ball Ground, Georgia, has many rave reviews, and for good reason. However, maintaining the course isn’t easy. The hot, humid climate is a challenge, but course superintendent James Rauhuff and his team do excellent work. Rauhuff credits Redox TurfRx™ as a key part of his success. In fact, his course greens actually aged …
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356 - How De-Globalization, a Strong Dollar, and Consumers Factor into American Agricultural Trade
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The United States’ Agricultural projected 2024 trade imbalance isn’t due to a lack of sales. In fact, American Ag is on track to sell more corn, soy, pork, and other farm products than ever before. The imbalance — meaning we’re buying more dollars worth of Agricultural goods than we’re selling — is due to deglobalizaion, a strong dollar, and consum…
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Getting Seed Treatment Right for Maximum Yields
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Chances are, you’re planting treated seed. But are your seeds treated with the right products to deliver you maximum yield potential? Seed treatment options have expanded tremendously, as have the quality of inputs available via treatment. XA’s Temple Rhodes, Kelly Garrett and Damian Mason join Corteva Biologicals’ Mario Carillo in a discussion abo…
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The Midwest is a powerhouse in food production, with more than 127 million acres of crops. Corn and soybeans are by far the largest acreage in the region. Buoyed by our 30-year track record in other larger agricultural regions, we have expanded our reach into America’s Heartland, providing flagship and new technology to help corn and soybean crops …
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What is Sap Analysis and How Can It Help You Grow A Better Crop?
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If you’re not tissue sampling your crops now, you might as well make the jump straight to sap sampling. If you are tissue sampling, it’s time for your crop testing to evolve. That’s the general consensus from Mike Evans of Integrated Ag Solutions. Why sap rather than tissue? Because tissue sampling tells you what’s already happened in the the plant…
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355 - Does Agriculture Have A Bee Problem?
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Bee populations are declining, as you’ve likely heard. Is the decline a problem for Agriculture? Yes, says Itai Kanot, co-founder of BeeHero. With 75% of food crops requiring pollination, humanity needs bees. We need both wild honeybees — and perhaps more importantly — the kind kept by professional beekeepers. Professional beekeepers are hired by f…
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Just In Time — A Finance-Based Fertility Program
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It’s no secret, farm revenue will be down in 2024. So, how can you keep your farm finances flush? One method: Adjust your fertility program to a “just in time” application method, saving on fertility spend while getting greater yields. Temple Rhodes explains how he’s shifting his fertility program, applying nutrients just as the plant needs them. T…
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Agriculture is fundamental to all, yet precious few understand all that it takes to get food from farm to fork. Dustin Begovich is on a mission to boost ag literacy in an engaging way. As head of Idaho Studio, he has embarked on a year-long project to make a full-length documentary movie. SPUDS will chronicle the 2024 potato season, from planting t…
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Farming 2.0: How We’ll Use Drones to Farm Smarter
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In this episode, join host Damian as he dives into the world of agricultural drones with Layne Miles and his father, Matt. Discover how this dynamic duo from Arkansas is embracing cutting-edge technology to revolutionize their farming operations. From the legal hurdles to financial considerations, and the practical to the impractical applications, …
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354 - Are Chinese Drones Spying On American Agriculture?
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The global Agriculture drone market is predicted to grow by 31.5% annually over the next four years. That’s good for Ag innovation but bad for American national security. Why? Because the dominant global manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s) for Agriculture, is directly linked to the Chinese Communist Party. That company — DJI — currentl…
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Is Matt Miles Losing Money Without Drip Irrigation?
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Listen in to this interesting conversation between Kelly Garrett, Matt Miles, Kurt Grimm and Damian Mason on the feasibility of drip irrigation for Matt's farm. Is he actually losing money by not installing drip? Kelly does the math and the results might surprise you! (and Matt too!)By XtremeAg
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Burnt Beans — A Strategy For Higher Soybean Yields
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Temple Rhodes has been toying around for years with methods to stunt his soybeans early season in an effort to attain higher yields end of season. He’s used chemistry, various timed applications of plant growth regulators, and now he’s experimenting with fertility to stunt growth. Why would a farmer want to stunt his beans? As Temple says, “We don’…
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Searing Summer Heat challenges Crops and Turfgrass
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The West is in the middle of a record-shattering hot spell, fueling concern that crops and turfgrass could be harmed. Fortunately, there are ways growers and golf course superintendents can help this situation. Redox Bio-Nutrients has an array of technology to help plants through abiotic stress events such as excessive heat. Redox Chief Agronomic O…
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Adjusting Your Fertility Budget To The Price of Corn
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Chad Henderson doesn’t like to skimp on crop inputs. He is, after all, one of the “send it twins” — always ready to push the limits and add an additional application. That’s why we at XA thought it’d be fun to put a throttle governor on Chad. Along with our field day partners at AgroLiquid, we gave Chad three budgets based on three different corn p…
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353 - Agricultural Investment On The African Continent
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Historically, investment in Africa has been extractive, as in, spend money to build mines or infrastructure to extract resources from the continent. Jeff Bordes with Acres Club says his company is changing that by deploying capital investment into Africa to build farms to nourish the local population. Developing farms in other countries is nothing …
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From humble beginnings on a Georgia farm, Donnie Cochran has soared to heights few have experienced. Cochran broke historic barriers as the first African American pilot in the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels, as well as the first African-Americana Commanding Officer and Squadron Leader. The Blue Angels showcase patriotism and incredible skill as they perfo…
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352 - Ideas Agriculture Can Use & Ideas Agriculture Should Lose
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Recycled freight containers turned into backyard hydroponic farms for suburbanites? Space farming to combat the perils of Earth-bound climate crisis? These are just two of the multitude of Agriculture-themed business ventures being pitched by their founders, investors and public relations consultants. The problem with these ventures: They seek to s…
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Cal Poly Strawberry Center plays key role in Industry Success
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California is a powerhouse for strawberry production, growing about 85 percent of the U.S. crop. Berries are susceptible to insect and disease pressure, and that’s where the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Strawberry Center comes into play. “Pathology, entomology, and innovation – those are the three areas of emphasis for us,” said Gerald Holmes, who has …
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Money Versus Yield: Maximizing Profit in Corn Farming
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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 cr…
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Unlocking Yield Potential: The Power of "Mini-Micros" in Crop Nutrition
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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…
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