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A Better Way To Farm Podcast

A Better Way To Farm Podcast

Written by: Rod Livesay
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Low commodity prices and high interest rates are putting a squeeze on American farmers. A Better Way To Farm shows you how to maximize profit so you can farm the way you want! Visit https://abetterwaytofarm.com to use the free Farm Profit Score calculator.

© Rod Livesay
Biological Sciences Economics Management Management & Leadership Science
Episodes
  • 349: How A 6th Generation Farmer Created Off-Farm Income
    Jan 13 2026

    Farming carries heart, pride, and purpose. Today, we talk with Sam, a sixth generation Iowa farmer, who shares how learning, teamwork, and belief helped his farm grow again. With guidance and education, his farm found new energy. His joy for farming returned. His family gained confidence.


    This episode reminds us that farming is better when we grow together.


    🌱 What You’ll Learn:


    • How simple agronomy knowledge can boost confidence in the field

    • Why working with a strong team helps farms move ahead

    • How a positive mindset can lift your farm and your family


    🎧 Tune in and keep building a better way to farm.



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    22 mins
  • 348: How a South Dakota Farmer Cut His Nitrogen Bill in Half
    Jan 7 2026

    In this episode, we talk with Scott, a South Dakota farmer who is chasing better margins. What he has learned helped him cut nitrogen nearly in half and grow healthier crops.


    If you have ever wondered if there is a better way, this episode is for you.


    🌱 What You’ll Learn:


    • How Scott cut nitrogen rates almost 50% while maintaining yield

    • Why placement and timing beat adding more fertilizer

    • How healthier plants stay green longer and grain fill better

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    19 mins
  • 12 Days of Nutrients - Day 12: Zinc
    Jan 1 2026

    Today, let’s finish strong. Zinc may be small, yet it plays a big role in how your crop grows, uses water, and fills grain. When zinc is right, plants stay steady. When zinc runs short, yield quietly slips away.


    In this episode, we’ll show why early attention keeps crops moving forward all season.


    🌱 What You’ll Learn:


    • Why zinc matters from planting to harvest

    • How zinc drives hormones, enzymes, and seed formation

    • Why high phosphorus often leads to zinc trouble


    Test with purpose. Place it early. Protect what the seed already promised. That’s the better way to farm.



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    15 mins
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