Bodie Kitchel knows agriculture—not just from years of supporting growers, but from putting those practices to work on his own farms. Over his career, he’s pushed beyond what’s considered standard, especially when it comes to fertility. His passion for biologics has led him to ask—and answer—the tough questions:

• What data can growers truly trust?

• When should intuition take the lead?

• Why is now the time to be open to biological use on your operation?

If you’ve ever wondered how to apply commercial fertilizer more efficiently, this episode is for you. Bodie breaks down how to grow the biology in your soil and rethink the way fertility works on your farm.

Recorded LIVE at the Dealer Meeting 2025, agronomists Jason Schley, Mason Claude, and Josh Messer sit down to tackle one of the hottest topics of the season: the rapid spread of Southern Rust across Midwest farms.

This candid conversation dives into the big questions every grower and dealer is asking:

• How do you build a plan of attack when disease pressure shows up late in the season?

• When is it still worth the pass—and when is a crop too far gone to save?

• What strategies actually pay off in protecting yield potential at this stage?

With boots-on-the-ground insights and years of agronomy experience, Jason, Mason, and Josh cut through the noise to deliver practical, actionable advice that can make or break a grower’s bottom line.

Whether you’re scouting fields, advising growers, or simply wanting to understand the latest agronomic battlefront, this episode is packed with real-world perspective you won’t want to miss.

A Day With Agronomy in Wabash, Indiana:

Link here: https://bw-fusion.com/a-day-with-agronomy

Host Sean Nettleton brings a quick update on what's coming next for the Crop Cast podcast. Season 2 is launching in early September, and we’re taking a short break to line up a fresh guest list and tackle real, impactful solutions for growers facing a challenging season. Thank you for listening, and stay tuned. There's a lot to look forward to.

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