Today, Rod will be tackling on a deeper dive through each of our life’s purposes. With this in mind, the greater good should be at the heart of all our actions. When you are experiencing life's challenges, always remind yourself of who you are. You should never be distracted by anything except your true purpose. And yes, this also stays true even in running our own farms. Now, let's continue this conversation on another episode of eye-opening lessons on better ways to run our farms… 😉
Apr 26, 2021•10 min•Ep. 44
In every situation in life, changes are inevitable but when should we know that it has to come from us, and why? This is one question that Rod will speak of in this episode of A Better Way to Farm. He will be sharing with us his 5 Rules for Life that gives valuable lessons we can openly apply to the management of our farms. So, come and join Rod on a further episode of eye-opening messages about running farms in a more rational manner and adapting to the changing environment… 😉
Apr 19, 2021•12 min•Ep. 43
In today’s episode, Rod will talk about getting onto the better side of things amidst the storm that we as farm owners have gotten due to a variety of reasons. When it seems that everything is in short supply, how are we to handle these supply chain challenges, you say. This is where the value of Preparing comes in, our Better Way folks! So, come and join Rod in this valuable episode where he talks about sensible ways to run our farms and defeat procrastination… 😉
Apr 12, 2021•9 min•Ep. 42
It’s another time of the year to go to the field and we just have to share these implementable ideas in this episode to make a difference in your farm’s profitability. As Beck’s have been doing practical farm research on farm products, they have always been honest in publishing the results, as they are not funded at all. They test these on 5 different locations. And so, hear what they have to say on these very helpful farm goods that may just make the difference for you, fellow Better Way farmer...
Apr 05, 2021•8 min•Ep. 41
We are going to go a little bit into current concerns of the unavailability of fertilizers, which consequently affected pricing structures. We are reminded Better Way farmers, that things happen and is no time to panic because every storm cloud has a silver lining. There will always be available alternatives and this is what we are going to tackle about in this episode. So, come and join Rod in this enlightening episode to learn more on efficient ways to run our farms especially during these try...
Mar 29, 2021•11 min•Ep. 40
An honor to be able to pick brains with the 25-time yield champion, Jerry Cox. We're primarily going to focus on corn and soybeans but the principles you’re going to get may also work with the other crops we have. We are also talk in substance about foliar feeding and how to make it work in our farms. All these contributes in ways we can further increase farm yield and profitability which we aspire for our farms. Come and join us episode and know on better ways to run our farms!
Mar 22, 2021•50 min•Ep. 39
For today’s episode, Tyler and Nick will accompany us to tackle on continuing efforts for growing and building a lasting farm legacy for all family farms especially with the help of the AgroVantage System. We are also burrowing for farm owners to be able to join our ProAG events as their goal to develop a foundation of education and information in agriculture that will secure the future of agriculture communities. Come on, join us in this fun episode and be up-to-date on better ways to run our f...
Mar 15, 2021•27 min•Ep. 38
Today, we are going to hear about the vitality of continued training in agriculture especially in growing our farms. From agronomy to soil tests, to better agricultural products, let us dig deeper into its applications down the road with Tyler. Come on, join us in this episode and be informed on better ways to run our farms!
Mar 08, 2021•19 min•Ep. 37
Today, the last part of the 4-part series on profitable farming, we’ll dive into fungicides, insecticides, and foliar feeding. We can never emphasize more in this episode the very importance of getting the right product at the right rate at the right time and at the right stage (the 4Rs). Otherwise, we’d really hurt ourselves. Now let’s get into the details. Let’s go! Tune in and listen!
Mar 01, 2021•17 min•Ep. 36
The 3rd of the 4-part series is a gem we should be listening to as Rod talks about other micronutrients and spraying practices we should note when it comes to profit farming. Again, we’ll walk you through the steps you need to know to get there. Are you ready to learn? Let’s go! Tune in and listen!
Feb 22, 2021•19 min•Ep. 35
On this 2nd of a 4-part episodes, Rod will teach us the many benefits of using AMPLIFY-D and WEX! Amongst other farm products, research has shown creditable data to support these claims. Let us be reminded that when faced with adverse decisions, never be afraid to ask your WHY?? Also, in this episode you’re going to know more about X-CYTO. Do you really want to increase your yields? Get ready to hear the “Rod Challenge”! Let’s go! Tune in and listen!
Feb 15, 2021•32 min•Ep. 34
Today’s 1st episode of a 4-part series, Rod will get on the right side of profitable farming amidst the gloom and doom in every industry in America. We just have to get on the right start. Because most likely, in everything, one can end like they start so we have to figure out how to get on the right foot. And for this, we’ll walk you through the steps you need to know to get there. Are you ready to learn? Let’s go! Tune in and listen!
Feb 08, 2021•28 min•Ep. 33
On today’s special episode, it is our honour to welcome Jim Schwartz to the podcast! Born and raised in Indiana, after graduating from Purdue University, he has dedicated 36 productive years to agriculture and the seed industry. Currently, he serves as the director of research, agronomy, and PFR (practical farm research) for Beck’s Seed. We are as excited as you guys to discuss the importance of research with Jim so come, tune in and listen!
Feb 01, 2021•20 min•Ep. 32
On today’s episode, Tyler and Nick quizzes Bryce Hunt of Hunt Farms on when he got his first interest in agriculture especially when he started his YouTube channel to promote agriculture. Pretty amazing that he developed the passion at a very tender age of 5, and now at only 9 years old, he gets to share his fun farm stories, vision, and future business goals with us. Come, tune in and listen!
Jan 25, 2021•25 min•Ep. 31
Dr. Mulvaney and Rod will burrow into how we can manage Nitrogen better to transform our farm soils and its fertility. We started on a recommendation made years ago on the amount of Nitrogen needed for every bushel of corn where Dr. Mulvaney narrated an account of when and how the 1.2 theory has been made including the assumption it’s based on. It is our great pleasure to learn from him! Come, tune in and listen!
Jan 20, 2021•39 min•Ep. 30
With the recent ongoing hot topic on Potassium, we are going to dig deeper, the importance of building the right soil levels, the plants’ major role in releasing potassium in between the clay layers, and soil mining. Remarkably, some of you listeners might have the same shift of faith as Dr. Mulvaney had when he discovered things tracing back issues on the nutrient mobility and availability. You’ll definitely want hear about this issue and surely come in handy to taking better care of your farm ...
Jan 18, 2021•30 min•Ep. 29
Starting 2021 right, Kayla came up with a couple of ideas to impart insightful farm advice to listeners who would like to start out with just the right farming lessons straight from the authority himself, Rod Livesay. Tune in, listen, and have a grasp of farm wisdom from the man who also learned some things the hard way. This could also be the one mistake you wouldn’t want your farm to live through.
Jan 11, 2021•11 min•Ep. 28
Can the Grinch steal profits through foliar feeding? Rod tells us how.
Dec 22, 2020•5 min•Ep. 27
Rod tells us how to make sure we're giving our plants every advantage so the Grinch can't sneak by and steal our profits.
Dec 21, 2020•6 min•Ep. 26
Is the Grinch stealing your profits through peer pressure? Rod tells us how we can tell on day 9 of How the Grinch Stole Profits Christmas special.
Dec 18, 2020•4 min•Ep. 25
Don't let the Grinch keep you focused on making excuses for your farm based on your soil type. Rod tells us how to get past our soils' problems.
Dec 17, 2020•6 min•Ep. 24
The Grinch doesn't want you to pay attention to how much you are spending per acre so he can steal your profits. Rod tells us what we need to look out for on this Christmas special of A Better Way to Farm.
Dec 16, 2020•7 min•Ep. 23
Rod tells us how the Grinch can use micronutrients to steal you profits on day 7 of How the Grinch Stole Profits Christmas special.
Dec 15, 2020•6 min•Ep. 22
Can the Grinch steal profit by telling us to apply our lime right now? Rod gives us the answer in this special Christmas episode of How the Grinch Stole Profit.
Dec 14, 2020•4 min•Ep. 21
The Grinch steals profits by telling us half-truths. Rod tells us what those half-truths are on day 4 of How the Grinch Stole Profit Christmas Special.
Dec 11, 2020•9 min•Ep. 20
Rod tells us how the Grinch can steal profit through co-ops and mergers and getting rid of competition.
Dec 10, 2020•8 min•Ep. 19
Rod talks about all the ways the Grinch can steal our profits out of nitrogen.
Dec 09, 2020•11 min•Ep. 18
Don't let the Grinch steal your profits through farming magazines. Profit comes from knowledge.
Dec 08, 2020•5 min•Ep. 17
Every farmer down in Farmerville liked farming a lot, but the Grinch who lives north of Farmerville did not. The Grinch hated profits, the whole growing season. Now, please don't ask why, no one quite knows the reason. Kayla and Rod introduce a twelve day Christmas special, How the Grinch Stole Profit.
Dec 07, 2020•10 min•Ep. 16
Tyler interviews Corey about how the power of your story can bring in extra income all while helping out fellow farmers.
Nov 30, 2020•29 min•Ep. 15
