A Better Way To Farm Podcast

This episode shares an Iowa farmer's journey of making small changes, learning more, and improving step by step. From better soil testing to better fertilizer use and new ways to apply products, each improvement helped move the operation forward. What You'll Learn: How to improve your farm even when you cannot do everything you want How better planning and soil testing can help you make better decisions Why small changes can lead to big improvements over time

Sometimes better farming starts with one simple decision: be willing to change. In this episode, we sit down with an Iowa farmer who grew up farming the traditional way. As he started managing his own ground, he began exploring no till, cover crops, and a different approach to fertility. The results gave him plenty of reasons to keep going. What You'll Learn: ✓ How changing fertility practices helped improve farm yields ✓ Why no till and cover crops can improve soil structure and water infiltration ✓ How liquid fertility can complement a soil health system

In this episode, we talk about upcoming field days and why hands on learning matters so much. We share what farmers can see in the field, from liquid fertilizer systems and drones to root pits, soil testing, and real-world crop trials. What You'll Learn: How deep roots can access nutrients beyond the normal soil sample Why field trials can reveal lessons for the next crop How better nutrient management can improve efficiency and long-term soil health

Sometimes the biggest test isn't choosing between right and wrong. It's choosing between something good and what God has called you to do. In this episode, Rod walks us through Numbers 32 and the story of Reuben and Gad, who found good land and wanted to settle there before reaching the Promised Land.

A farm is more than acres and equipment. It is a business, a family, and a legacy. In this episode, Rod sits down with Kayla to talk about growing up in the family business, the lessons that shaped her, and what it takes to build a stronger future for farmers and their families. So, how do you create enough opportunity for the next generation to come home? The message is simple: you don't have to follow someone else's blueprint. Find what works for your farm, your family, and your future. What You'll Learn: Why every job on the farm and in the business matters How education and leadership can strengthen a farm business Why adding revenue streams can create opportunities for the next generation