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Cody Goins, of ROI Biologicals, takes us deep into the world of soil and biological solutions. On a journey to improve soil nutrition, Better From The Ground Up shows us how we can use biological solutions that improve soil health, increase crop yields, reduce reliance on chemicals, and improve the bottom line on our farms. If you’re farming corn, beans, wheat, or are involved in agriculture, this is one podcast you won’t want to miss!

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    • Nov 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES


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    Gene Expression Analysis | Better From The Ground Up S3E4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 17:37


    In this exciting new episode, Cody is joined by Dr. Layne Ellen Harris or Foresight Agronomics, to discuss gene expression analysis and how biologicals can affect the genes in the plants we grow. 

    The Components of Soybean Yield | Better From The Ground Up S3E3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 15:27


    In this episode Cody discusses the components of soybean yield and how understanding them can position you for success on your farm. Even if you've already finished your harvest for this season, understanding this concepts will put you in a great position going into next year.

    Wheat Planting and Fall Decisions | Better From The Ground Up S3E2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 13:06


    It's that time of year again. As you prepare for wheat planting, and all those fall decisions that go along with it, Cody has some things to keep in mind. 

    Evaluating the Components of Corn Yield | Better From The Ground Up S3E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 8:52


    We are back! In this episode Cody sets the stage for evaluating corn yield, based on the four components that make those yields possible. To learn more about how you can raise your averages, be sure to reach out to ROI Biologicals. 

    How To Take Tissue Samples | Better From The Ground Up S2E12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 25:29


    In this episode Cody gives a practical demonstration on best practices when taking tissue samples. Without the proper methods, results can be skewed, so it's important to do this the right way.

    Who We Are (And Why We Train Dealers) | Better From The Ground Up S2E11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 14:00


    In this (slightly different) episode, Cody explains why its important to have trained dealers representing ROI's products and gives us a sneak peak into one of the dealer training modules, titled "Who We Are". 

    Wet Weather and Delayed Planting | Better From The Ground Up S2E10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 18:29


    Join Cody as he talks through the wet Midwestern weather and the mindset you should be taking into possible delayed planting situations. 

    Soybean Management Considerations | Better From The Ground Up S2E9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 32:33


    In this episode Cody discusses some Soybean Management Considerations and what you can be looking at in your fields as the season ramps up.

    Wheat: Scab and Glume Blotch | Better From The Ground Up S2E8

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 7:59


    In this episode Cody delivers some timely information on Scab and Glume Blotch on wheat and what you can do to protect your crop. 

    Early Season Nitrogen Management in Corn | Better From The Ground Up S2E7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 32:30


    As season 2 rolls on, Cody discusses appropriate early season Nitrogen management in corn production. 

    Introduction to Plant Growth Regulators | Better From The Ground Up S2E6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 29:57


    In this episode Cody offers a basic understanding of Plant Growth Regulators and gives some cautionary advice on when and how to use them. 

    The Relay Process | Better From The Ground Up S2E5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 45:19


    World record holder David Hula joins Cody and recurring guest Paul Bodenstine on a fantastic episode! Follow along as they discuss the role that Relay has played in David's success.

    The Biggest Misconceptions About Biologicals | Better From The Ground Up S2E4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 24:34


    Biologicals are a "silver bullet". Biologicals are "snake oil". They're too easy to kill. Misconceptions about biological products are everywhere. In this episode Cody addresses 6 different popular misconceptions, and how he thinks we should be looking at each of them. 

    Preplant Strategy for Soybeans | Better From The Ground Up S2E3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 31:49


    Continuing with the theme of preplant strategy, in this episode Cody dives into all the things you need to be considering going into your soybean planting. As you make your plans for the planting season, you won't want to miss this one. 

    Preplant Strategy for Corn | Better From The Ground Up S2E2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 30:23


    It's that time of year again! As growers across the country make their plans for planting season, Cody shares his tips for preplant strategy for corn. 

    The Rise of Biologicals | Better From The Ground Up S2E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 29:15


    Welcome back for Season 2 of Better From The Ground Up! Cody starts the new season with an in depth look of where biologicals started, and how he entered the marketplace, and ends with a look at the direction of the industry as a whole. As more and more companies enter the market, it's important to know what to look for as you improve the ROI on your farm.

    Top Five Considerations for Soybean Production | Mini-Series With Paul Bodenstine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 30:24


    In the final episode of our mini-series with our favorite guest, Paul Bodenstine, we discuss the top five considerations for soybean production. You won't want to miss this one as Spring nears and your preparations begin.

    Top Five Considerations for Corn Production | Mini-Series With Paul Bodenstine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 47:50


    Continuing our mini-series with our favorite guest, Paul Bodenstine, we discuss the top five considerations for corn production. As Spring nears, be sure to keep these in mind for maximum production.

    Wheat Production Strategy | Mini-Series With Paul Bodenstine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 34:35


    We're back with our second episode in our four part "mini-series" with Paul Bodenstine. With so many wheat applications getting ready to happen, we touch on what we are doing to finish off the season and why. 

    Budgeting for $4 Corn and $12 Soybeans | Mini-Series With Paul Bodenstine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 36:08


    Paul Bodenstine is back for a special "mini-series" between Seasons 1 and 2. A wealth of agricultural knowledge, Paul helps us prepare our budgets for a downturn in commodity prices. 

    The Season Finale: A Look Back and Forward | Better From The Ground Up S1 E12

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 31:11


    As we wrap up Season 1 of Better From The Ground Up, Cody takes a look back at the highlights and reemphasizes the points you won't want to forget. He also gives a look ahead to Season 2 and why you won't want to miss it. Check back in a few weeks to join in on our second season.

    The Future of Farming: Emerging Trends in Agronomy | Better From The Ground Up S1 E11

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 25:54


    In this episode Cody takes a look at emerging trends in agriculture and how to determine if a new trend is the right fit for your farm, because (spoiler alert) not everyone is looking out for your best interests. When you can find the best fits for your farm, that's when you can find the maximum ROI on your farm. We also examine emerging trends in regulation and how you can stay ahead of the curve. 

    Success Stories: Working With World Record Holders | Better From The Ground Up S1 E10

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 25:30


    One of the coolest things we get to do is work with a few current and previous world record holders in corn and soybean yields. In this episode you'll hear from Randy Dowdy and Alex Harrell, as they discuss what it's been like to work with ROI and our relationship. 

    Farming and the Environment | Better From The Ground Up S1 E9

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 45:24


    In today's episode of Better From The Ground Up we talk about the role that biology plays in building soil health, building organic matter instead of losing it. The most productive soils are proven to have the most biological diversity. So, how can we work to improve that biology to improve the sustainability of our farms? Join Cody as he dives into it. 

    Cultivating Knowledge: The Importance of Farmer Education | Better From The Ground Up S1E8

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 33:57


    With amazing resources right at your fingertips, farmer education has never been easier. In this episode, Cody breaks down why it's important to aggressively approach education on the farm and shares practical ways to find reliable and verified information.

    Bio-Fertilizers: A Revolution in Soil Health | Better From The Ground Up S1E7

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 32:25


    Despite what you may think, we aren't trying to vilify chemical fertilizers. In fact, we frequently recommend their use. However, any time we can take a more natural path and accomplish the same end with a bio-fertilizer, that's the path we want to take. In this episode we discuss bio-fertilizers and their application, as well as challenges to consider when using bio-fertilizers. 

    Plant Health: Diseases, Pests, and Prevention | Better From The Ground Up S1E6

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 36:14


    Plant health plays a significant role in agriculture and and has a major impact on food production. In this episode, Cody Goins takes a deep look at the major factors that affect plant health: diseases and pests. Join us as we discuss how we can recognize these factors and address them in a healthy way. Healthy plants and balanced nutrition are attainable when we take the right steps. 

    Tools of the Trade (Part 2): An Introduction to Agronomy with Guest Paul Bodenstine | Better From The Ground Up S1E5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 37:25


    The wealth of knowledge continues. In Episode 5 Cody is joined by Paul Bodenstine for part two of a two part series focused on better understanding the basics of agronomy and balanced nutrition, and how it can lead to better crop yields. They discuss technology in agronomy, as well as challenges that can present themselves along the way. 

    Tools of the Trade (Part 1): An Introduction to Agronomy with Guest Paul Bodenstine | Better From The Ground Up S1E4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 32:23


    What an incredible interview with an expert in his field. In Episode 4 Cody is joined by Paul Bodenstine for part one of a two part series focused on better understanding the basics of agronomy and balanced nutrition, and how it can lead to better crop yields.

    Plowing into the Future: How ROI is Raising the Bar and Returns | Better From The Ground Up S1E3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 18:22


    It's a process! On our third episode, host Cody Goins explains the ROI Process and what it looks like when he partners with your farm. There is no magic formula to instantly bump your yields, but through dialogue and investigation we can find your most limiting factors and take steps to improve the health of your soil, and ultimately increase yields and your return on investment.

    From Microbes to Harvest: The Journey of Plant Growth | Better From The Ground Up S1E2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 17:49


    Soil health is important! On this episode of "Better From The Ground Up" our host Cody Goins talks about the plant growth cycle and why biofertilizers are so important, explaining why they're the secret sauce that can supercharge your crop yields. Reducing your reliance on chemicals in an obtainable goal and this episode can be the first step in your farm's journey.

    The Foundation of Fertility: Soil Microbiology 101 | Better From The Ground Up S1E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 19:56


    Welcome to Better From The Ground Up! Join us as our host, Cody Goins, shares his wealth of experience and knowledge in soil science and biologicals to help you improve soil health, increase crop yields, and reduce your reliance on chemicals on your farm. Cody breaks down what you should see in healthy soil and shares success stories from growers. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for the latest from Cody and the team at  ROI  Biologicals. 

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