Boron might be one of the most overlooked nutrients in agriculture, and it could be quietly stealing yield from your operation. In this conversation, Rod breaks down why boron plays a much bigger role than most farmers realize and why focusing only on N, P, and K may be leaving profitability behind.

You’ll learn why boron impacts pollination, root growth, sugar movement, nutrient uptake, and stress tolerance. Rod also explains why timing matters more than simply applying more product and why split applications consistently outperform large single applications.

In this conversation, we cover:

• Why boron is critical for crop performance

• How boron affects phosphorus and potassium uptake

• Why split applications win

• The danger of waiting for visual deficiency symptoms

• How foliar feeding strategies impact ROI

If your soil test does not include boron levels, this episode may change how you look at fertility planning moving forward.

A crop can look healthy while still having hidden hunger. In this episode, Rod explains why tissue testing helps growers catch problems early and make better decisions before profit slips away.

Let’s walk through the best timing for tissue testing in corn and soybeans, common mistakes growers make, and how simple corrections can protect bushels this season. This episode is packed with practical advice you can use this season to improve efficiency, protect yield, and make every acre produce the best ROI possible.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why crops can lose yield even before you see a deficiency
• The key growth stages when tissue testing matters most
• How tissue testing helps protect profit instead of reacting too late

Key Takeaways!

🌾 Waiting for yellow leaves is already too late.

🧪 Soil tests show potential. Tissue tests show reality.

📈 Small nutrient shortages can become expensive fast.

🚜 Better data leads to better profit.

Imagine walking in your field and it looks good, then later you see stress and start guessing. This episode shares why tissue testing helps you see what your plant needs right now so you can act early and protect your yield.

Soil may hold nutrients, yet your plant may not be using them. Stress, water, and root issues can block uptake. Your plant is your report card. Early testing gives you a chance to fix problems before they show up and cost you yield.

Keep it simple and make smart decisions in season. A small fix at the right time can protect a lot of yield and help your farm stay strong.

In this episode, we cover:

• How tissue testing helps you stop guessing and start knowing
• When to test crops to protect yield early
• How to take clean samples for accurate results