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  • 67. The Best On-Farm Research in the Northern High Plains is from Our Sustainable Success Champion Brent Rogers in Kansas

    67. The Best On-Farm Research in the Northern High Plains is from Our Sustainable Success Champion Brent Rogers in Kansas
    2025/10/14
    Doing more with less is nothing new for North American growers. But the tools and practices that allow us to do it are always evolving. And Brent Rogers from Double R Farms in Hoxie, Kansas lives on the cutting edge of putting those tools and practices through their paces. Whether it's advanced nutrient management, soil testing, tissue sampling, autonomous pivot units, no-till, cover crops or even drones, Brent has tried it all on his family's farm. He's also developed a deep working relationship with his Nutrien Ag Solutions crop consultants, and our staff agree that his operation is the source of the best on-farm research in the Northern High Plains. That's why Nutrien Ag Solutions named him as part of its class of Sustainable Success Champions. So in this episode, we learn more about the insights Brent has uncovered, the lessons he's learned, and why he believes that it's mission-critical to stay on the cutting edge of sustainable ag practices.
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    28 分
  • 66. Sustainable Success Champions from North Texas Using No-Till to Weather Extreme Drought and High Ag Input Costs

    66. Sustainable Success Champions from North Texas Using No-Till to Weather Extreme Drought and High Ag Input Costs
    2025/09/16
    A years-long drought, followed by an entire year's rainfall in a week. With these conditions, succeeding as a farmer in North Texas takes more than just luck. It takes a solid plan, an openness to new ideas, a reliable pool of data and an expert team. John and Amilia Cato have all these and more. Managing more than 10,000 acres just south of the Red River, they have had to adapt to get ahead. And by introducing no-till, soil testing and data analytics, they've transformed a generations-old operation into a modern example of using conservation practices to thrive in an uncertain climate. That's why Nutrien Ag Solutions named them as part of its class of Sustainable Success Champions. So in this episode, we join John and Amilia Cato in the field during their harvest to hear about how they're overcoming challenges, what's working, and how conservation practices are helping them improve their margins.
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    23 分
  • 65. The Connection Between Soil Health, Cover Crops and Sustainable Agriculture ROI

    65. The Connection Between Soil Health, Cover Crops and Sustainable Agriculture ROI
    2025/07/21
    When we talk about sustainability, very often we’re talking about how a grower’s actions or practices can help the environment. But it works both ways! Sustainable improvements to the environment can help the grower out in the field as well. When we invest in promoting soil health through practices like cover crops, we're laying the groundwork for better yields, lower input costs and even potential new revenue streams. So in this episode, we're looking back at two of the best conversations we've had about cover crops and soil health. Dr. Chuck Rice, a distinguished professor of soil microbiology at Kansas State University, has a great framework for growers that he calls the “Holy Trinity of Soil Health.” And for growers who don’t feel like they know enough about cover cropping to make an informed decision, we're also speaking with Patrick Reed, the Vice President of Sales at La Crosse Seed.
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    35 分
  • 64. Improve Your Sustainability Footprint with Industry-Leading Agriculture Insights

    64. Improve Your Sustainability Footprint with Industry-Leading Agriculture Insights
    2025/06/23
    Sustainability buzzwords won't move the needle... and they sure aren't helping anyone. Growers need to be front and center in any conversation about the future of agriculture. Because, without growers, agriculture has no future. So in this episode, we're looking back at three conversations that really cut through the noise and surfaced some actionable sustainable agriculture insights. We'll talk with Curt Blades, the Senior Vice President of Industry Sectors and Product Leadership at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, about finding purpose in the industry's pivot toward sustainability. From Florida, we'll explore how one of North America's most diverse and challenging croplands is making huge strides in nutrient management with David Royal, the Florida Nutrient Stewardship Project Manager at the Nature Conservancy. And we'll learn how to support variable rate nutrient application through careful soil sampling and data collection from Brian Arnall, precision nutrient management extension specialist at Oklahoma State University.
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    34 分
  • 63. Using Scouting and Thresholds to Tailor a Sustainable Pest Management Approach in Western New York, with Megan Guy

    63. Using Scouting and Thresholds to Tailor a Sustainable Pest Management Approach in Western New York, with Megan Guy
    2025/05/26
    Managing insects, weeds and disease on crops is an ever-evolving battle. Spray too late, and you'll have lost your crop. Spray too soon, you'll have wasted a lot of money and time. Spray too much, and you'll be increasing pest resistance and causing other problems. And none of those options is sustainable OR practical. So in this episode, we're learning about one of agriculture's oldest practices—field scouting—from one of Nutrien Ag Solutions' newest crop consultants, Megan Guy. From our office in Dansville, New York, she'll explain how she builds trust with growers, how they determine thresholds for application, and how these practices have evolved to be more sustainable. Plus, we'll be joined by Deirdre Hickey, instructor of plant science at the State University of New York Cobleskill, to discuss how to get more young people like Megan interested in agriculture careers.
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    23 分
  • 62. With Diverse Agriculture in the Northeast, Sustainability Means Putting the Grower First

    62. With Diverse Agriculture in the Northeast, Sustainability Means Putting the Grower First
    2025/04/28
    Agriculture can mean a lot of different things in the Northeast U.S. From row crops to specialties, from broccoli to potatoes, from dairy to turf production, every ag operation has unique needs. And every operation is looking for a competitive edge to boost production and create new revenue streams. So in this episode, we're visiting the New York Farm Show in Syracuse to pop in on Nutrien Ag Solutions Northeast Division Manager Steve Harrison. He's going to tell us how his team is tackling the unique mix of agriculture, terrain and climate in the Northeast, and helping growers optimize their sustainability footprints while improving their margins. Plus, we'll explore how sustainability partnerships with downstream food processors are creating new revenue streams for growers in this part of the world.
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    19 分
  • 61. Sustainable Ag Insights from the Corn Belt, the American South, and the West Coast

    61. Sustainable Ag Insights from the Corn Belt, the American South, and the West Coast
    2025/02/26
    Sustainable agriculture in the Corn Belt means something different from sustainable agriculture in the American South. And sustainable agriculture in California is its own kind of animal. But one of the best things about making the FARMSMART Podcast is that we go to all those places and more, sharing field-level insights that make it possible to improve your sustainability footprint and your margins. So in this episode, we’re checking in with experts from Iowa, North Carolina and California to see what we can learn from one another about nutrient management, cover crops and water management. Our guests are: Dr. Matt Helmers, Director of the Iowa Nutrient Research Center at Iowa State University Clara Millsaps, Nutrien Ag Solutions divisional agronomist in the South Region Chris White, Executive Director of the San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors Water Authority in California Plus, we'll get reintroduced to our new podcast co-host, Nutrien Ag Solutions Director of Digital Sustainability Ryan Adams.
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    35 分
  • 60. In Northwest Texas, Survivability is Sustainability: Ky Houchin on Driving Smart Water Use with Data Collection

    60. In Northwest Texas, Survivability is Sustainability: Ky Houchin on Driving Smart Water Use with Data Collection
    2025/01/29
    Good sustainable ag practices and carefully-collected data won’t make it rain more. But they will help you make the most out of every drop. And in Northwest Texas, they know a thing or two about making due with limited rainfall. So on this episode, we’re talking to Precision Ag Lead Ky Houchin from the Nutrien Ag Solutions South Plains Division about how growers in the Lubbock area are tracking their water use and inputs to maximize their yields in a climate with less than 20 inches of rain a year. We'll also discuss how data-driven decisions can enhance crop yields and sustainability, the hurdles that some growers encounter in adopting new practices, and the critical role of water quality and nutrient management in achieving sustainable outcomes.
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    26 分