Podcasts about advanced drainage systems

In today's episode, stay informed on key agricultural policy updates alongside the top ag headlines from the past week. Learn about available mental health resources for farmers from Purdue University Extension and get the latest agriculture weather and market updates. This week's headlines cover important considerations for crop insurance, insights from the recent House Ag hearing on the “Economic Crisis in Farm Country,” a pause on certain agriculture-related funding and bipartisan legislation gaining traction. Plus, we explore updates on ag chemical pricing from Farmers Business Network and the latest on avian influenza. Today's interview is with Tim Dahl, a regional sales manager at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.. He shares expert insights on drainage and water retention, discussing how farmers can efficiently manage water resources amid high input costs. He also talks about the current sentiment around tiling and optimal timing. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

Michaela Todd and Marti Dreschel visit with Tom and Jason in Starkville as Platinum sponsors of the 2024 Row Crop Short Course.  Find out more https://www.adspipe.com   Discover more episodes on our website: http://extension.msstate.edu/shows/mississippi-crop-situation

Ohio's labor market remains incredibly tight, but Central Ohio organizations that are building strong cultures of belonging are attracting top talent from diverse backgrounds. Leading employers know from experience that cultivating a strong and authentic sense of belonging among employees can revolutionize recruitment, engagement, retention, productivity, and ROI, even with remote workers. Recent criticism around DEI in the workplace has sparked concerns that diversity, equity, and inclusion progress could stall, but many employers are not only not abandoning DEI initiatives but deepening them with strategic efforts to build a sense of belonging among employees. They're also ensuring the definition of diversity remains broad and embraces neurodivergent and physically impaired employees, elevating every voice. With a panel of passionate leaders, we'll explore the meaning and value of creating a culture of belonging in the contemporary workplace, and how it's helping key Central Ohio employees and employers to stay at the top of their games. Featuring: Daniel Juday, Founder + Facilitator, Space Creator LLC Dr. Tina Pierce, Chief of Strategy and Belonging, The Ohio State University Alumni Association Jennifer Robinson, Chief Human Resources Officer and Deputy Director, Ohio Department of Veterans Services The moderator is Margaret Finley, Head of DEI and Corporate Affairs, ADS, and President, Board of Directors, Central Ohio Diversity Consortium. This forum was sponsored by Advanced Drainage Systems, with additional support from Aspyr and The Central Ohio Workforce Development Network.  The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. Our livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. It was also supported by The Ellis. This forum was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus' historic Italian Village on December 11, 2024. 

This week's Ag News Daily episode features an in-depth interview about tiling with Advanced Drainage Systems, updates on the Farm Bill and the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, and a roundup of the top agricultural headlines. Top ag headlines include recent layoffs impacting agricultural workers, the detection of bird flu in raw milk in California, and a halt in the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act. On the ag policy front, highlights include the appointment of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture by President-elect Trump, a Farm Bill update with discussions about potentially attaching a one-year extension to the Continuing Resolution to maintain government funding and conflicting reports regarding the release of guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit before the current administration's term ends. Additionally, key topics include a water resources development act and a panel discussion analyzing post-election results and their implications for agriculture moving forward. In this week's featured interview, Logan Riker Chamberlain, Agriculture Market Manager at Advanced Drainage Systems, discusses tiling trends for 2024 and 2025. The conversation highlights key water management issues the company is addressing and offers insights on how these topics can facilitate productive discussions with financial partners. Don't miss our weekly updates on weather and market trends, where we explore global crop developments and analyze the potential impact of tariff changes under the incoming administration. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

When most of us think about water, we think about two parts: our drinking water and wastewater.  But there's a third leg to this stool often overlooked yet becoming an increasingly vital part to preserving water and protecting our way of life - storm water.    Think about the 7-foot wall of water that crashed on Florida's Gulf Coast recently from Hurricane Helene.  The infrastructure in those cities and towns couldn't handle it (no city could) and the result was tragic loss of life, billions in destruction and families devastated.   That 7-foot storm surge brought a deluge of 42 trillion gallons of water.  Yes, trillions.  Enough water to stand and watch the flow at Niagara Falls for 21 straight months.    On this episode of 'Ohio Water Means Business', we sit down with the Ohio Farm Bureau and Advanced Drainage Systems.  ADS is the largest manufacturer of corrugated pipe in the U.S. and just cut the ribbon on a gleaming new headquarters in Hilliard complete with a $65 million dollar engineering and technology center.   The ADS mission statement says it all - Our reason is water.    With farmers and ag producers, we all know, that's where the work gets done in all corners of the state as our agriculture industry is still our largest statewide.   Farmers have to be nimbler than ever here too;  we may not have tidal hurricanes, but we do have tornadoes, floods, and droughts bringing enormous challenges on a daily basis.  The Farm Bureau also has encouraging environmental news to report from its 2024 Water Report!  

On this episode, we head back to the 2024 Farm Progress Show for a conversation with Mike Arndorfer from Advanced Drainage Systems and Diego Casanello, the new CEO of FBN.

The United States was impacted by 11 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2012. Fast forward to 2023, and the nation faced more than double, a total of 27. The increasing frequency and severity of storms and flooding demand a stronger focus on water infrastructure and water management. Leading the charge, meeting the call, is Scott Barbour, President & CEO of Advanced Drainage Systems. Scott goes Inside the ICE House to discuss America's water management infrastructure, the impact of recent legislation, and the company's commitment to sustainability.  https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

SANDUSKY, OH: Anything you want to know about stormwater management you can learn at the Ohio Stormwater Conference. This year's event was held at Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio, with attendees engaging in cutting-edge discussions on environmental issues and emerging technologies. Discover the unique networking opportunities presented at the OSC, which can benefit students and others looking to enter the field. Learn more about the annual Ohio Stormwater Conference.This episode's guests:David Ritter, Manager of Watershed Technical Support, NEORSDAngela Brodie, NOWCorps Program DirectorCallie Sommers, Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation DistrictNina White, Tinker's Creek Watershed PartnersShawn Robinson, Environmental Compliance Inspector, NEORSDErica Matheny, Executive Director, Tinker's Creek Watershed PartnersHarry Stark, Director of Public Services, City of AuroraAllison Stark, Student, Kent State University Kevin Jehl, Advanced Drainage SystemsMike Cook, Advanced Drainage Systems

Imagine what economic growth looks like on a graph and you may picture a line slanting upwards from left to right. Have you ever wondered where the line stops? On a planet – or a region – with finite resources, it has to end somewhere.   This realization is helping a very different model of economic growth to gain traction: the circular economy. Circular, or “doughnut,” economies are sustainable and regenerative, where waste from one process becomes fuel for another. It's a model being popularized by economists like the U.K.'s Kate Raworth, and it's taking root around the world and in Central Ohio.   Central Ohio's economic activity is expected to result in more residential and industrial waste that will threaten the usable lifespan of the region's landfill. Growth is putting upward pressure on greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. A circular economy can mitigate many of these consequences by recapturing more and more recyclable materials in new ways, sending them back into the production cycle.   Central Ohio has an opportunity to set a national example showcasing the benefits of a circular economy, and key players in our region are working together to bend that growth line back onto itself to form a sustainable circle.   With a panel of regional leaders, we unpack the advantages of thinking about economic growth in an entirely new way and learn how key players in Central Ohio are working together to bring sustainable circular growth to the region.   Featuring panelists:  Scott Barbour, President and Chief Executive Officer, Advanced Drainage Systems   Dr. Elena Irwin, Professor of Environmental Economics, The Ohio State University Sustainability Institute   Tia Johnson, Owner, Compost Clubhouse   And Jeff Snyder, Director of Recycling, Rumpke Waste & Recycling  The host is Tres Carter, Director of Creative Engagement, COSI  This forum was sponsored by Advanced Drainage Systems, GBQ, The Grange Insurance Audubon Center, Rumpke Waste & Recycling, and SWACO. The forum partners were The COSI Science Festival, The Columbus Dispatch, and The Ellis.  The livestream presenting sponsor was The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation.   This forum was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus, Ohio's historic Italian Village on May 1, 2024.  

Darla Huff and George Goodwin visits with Tom Allen and Jason Bond, MSU Extension/research professors, in Starkville as Platinum sponsors of the 2023 Row Crop Short Course.  Find out more at https://www.adspipe.com.    

In this informative podcast episode, Damian Mason talks to Concept AgriTek Agronomist Bert Riggan and XtremeAg's Kelly Garrett about methods to enhance underperforming farm land. Uncover practical tips and strategies for increasing ROI on your least productive farm acres. Learn how to change your approach and farming practices to turn 'poor' ground into a profitable asset. Tune in for expert insights on maximizing farming profits through land optimization. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

The grain storage facilities on today's modern farms are larger than the local elevator of just a few decades ago. With size and scale comes a huge deployment of capital (and planning!). Johnny Verell sits down with Damian to explain how he went from essentially no on-farm grain storage in 2006 (they grew mostly cotton) to having a huge, modern grain facility today. Johnny explains the things he planned right and the things he wishes he'd considered at inception. Your grain facility is a HUGE, expensive piece of infrastructure. Listen to this for ideas on making it future proof! Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

Unfortunately, many farm families end up with fractured relationships at the time of transition. This can all be prevented according to Farm Family Coach, Elaine Froese. Do you have a transition plan in place for your farm? Is the next generation involved in your farming operation, and if so, are they equity holders in the farm? What about the non-farming siblings — should their inheritance be the same as the farming siblings? If you're involved in a family farming operation, it's time to share your vision for the future, then put a plan together to make it reality. This episode will help you get started. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

Intelligent labor — as Matt Miles calls it — is always a challenge to find, hire, and keep employed. With equipment costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, you can't just turn anyone loose in your fields. Labor is one compelling case for autonomous machinery but issues of economics, timeliness, and environment are other reasons autonomy will change your farm. Soon! Brandon Montgomery, Brand Manager for Fendt joins Matt and Damian for this future-looking episode. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

Modern farms have huge dollars tied up in equipment, but does that equipment provide an ROI? Johnny Verell joins Steve Simon of Simon Innovations and host Damian Mason to discuss machinery decisions and equipment upgrades. Are you upgrading equipment just to keep up with the neighbors? Does that shiny machine you saw at the farm show really need to be in your tool shed? We dig into the money side of equipment upgrades. As Johnny's grandfather advised him, “Son, a man can justify anything he wants” but is it really a good financial decision? Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

Does your machinery match the methods for how you can best run your farm? Johnny Verell is making several changes on his Tennessee farm to increase efficiencies while producing better crops. He's changing out his 20-inch planters for 30-inch units, which means he's also changing out his corn heads and adjusting his sprayer routine. Mr. Verell explains his equipment changes to XA's Damian Mason. One big reason for the change: reduction of late season corn loss during sprayer treatments. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

Lee Lubbers, a meticulous advocate for sprayer maintenance, ensures his two units undergo rigorous rinsing and blowing with every product change. Additionally, he conducts extensive cleaning and winterizes the sprayers before seasonal storage. Highlighting more than just preventive care, Lee underscores the risks of damaged crops and weed problems linked to inadequate sprayer cleaning. Joined by Nick Fleitz, a dedicated 'sprayer geek' from Pentair, they emphasize the criticality of thorough sprayer maintenance. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

In the latest XtremeAg discussion, Bert Riggan of Concept Agritek, along with Temple Rhodes and Damian Mason from XtremeAg, delves into the critical subject of farmers reclaiming control over their farming operations. This insightful conversation addresses a common scenario where farmers, burdened by the multitude of decisions such as product selection, application timing, and agronomic practices, often resort to delegating these choices to Ag retailers or consultants. This delegation, while seemingly convenient, can lead to farmers losing actual control over their farms. Bert Riggan, with his extensive expertise, alongside Temple Rhodes and Damian Mason, explores the reasons behind this trend and offers practical strategies for farmers to take back the reins of their operations. This discussion is a must-watch for any farmer seeking to navigate the complexities of modern agriculture while maintaining autonomy over their decision-making processes. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

Lee Lubbers and his brother Terry surveyed their wheat in 1998 and determined they needed stronger plants to prevent lodging. Their search for a solution took them to the specialty crop arena where they discovered plant growth regulators. At the time, PGR's weren't commonly used in broad acre Ag outside of cotton. Even today, applying plant hormones to crops isn't a widespread practice. Lee and Stoller's Dale Hanke discuss Lee's quarter century journey with applied plant hormones. Lee shares what he's learned, and how he's making bigger yields via PGR's, even after a hailstorm nearly annihilated his soybeans! Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

Grain carts have evolved over the years, mostly in that they've become enormous. Aside from size, what else is happening with the ubiquitous implements running beside combines at harvest? Right hand discharge and dual augers are two new technologies already available. The future promises autonomous grain catchers, in-field grain reservoirs, and more. Damian talks to Demco's Troy Woelber and Benji Vande Griend. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

What agronomic adjustments can you make to create improved outcomes for next year? Analyzing your soil tests, reviewing this year's tissue samples, and paying close attention to your lesser farm ground. Those are just a few of the many recommendations from Bert Riggan, Agronomist with Concept AgriTek. Bert is joined by XA's Temple Rhodes to talk through adjustments to improve farming results. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

The Member Spotlight is on Iowa's James Hepp. James — to put it lightly — isn't afraid to try new new things. He got into farming by crafting an arrangement with a retiring operator whose children wanted to retain the farm asset. James does cover crops, variable rate seeding, and a combo of no-till / strip-till. He does this all this with very modest machinery as he focuses on keeping the business side of his operation solvent. Aside from agronomics, James shares with Damian some financial and business tips that could help an aspiring young farmer get established. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

After six years, Kelly Garrett is almost certain he'll be switching from Enlist-traited soybeans to Dicamba-traited soybeans in 2024. He and agronomist Mike Wingrove discuss the reason they're contemplating this decision. Essentially, it boils down to a herbicide resistant weed issue. Which, so far isn't costing much of a yield drag but…why wait until it does? They share with Damian Mason how they'll make the soybean switch successful. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

Corn and soybeans finished slightly higher with wheat under pressure on Tuesday as we wrapped up the month of October and saw the U.S. dollar move higher mid-session. Cattle and hogs were mixed on the day as well. We discuss how not to get complacent in quiet markets, chart action and more today with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net. Learn more online by visiting https://www.agmarket.net. We also have a conversation today with Logan Chamberlain, Agriculture Market Manager for ADS or Advanced Drainage Systems, about the benefits of a water management system in your fields. Learn more at https://www.adspipe.com/agriculture Today's program is brought to you in part by Growmark/FS; learn more online at https://www.fssystem.com.

Mike Evans, agronomist who works with Kelly Garrett, got called to the field when the combine operators knew they were losing beans but not sure why. Turns out, the soybean plants had pods so close to the ground the machine header was running over them, unable to pick them up. That's why Mr. Evans contemplated changes in inputs to alleviate this problem. Next year they're changing out a plant growth regulator. Listen to find out how they intend to make it work. Mike and Kelly talk to Damian Mason about it on this episode of Cutting The Curve. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

What you are doing in the fall — from the combine pass until the calendar flips to the new year — can have a big impact on nutrient availability for your crops come next summer. XA's Matt Swanson explains how the impact of tillage, residue degradation products, or cover crops affect nutrient distribution and availability for next summer's crop. A great discussion on a subject you're probably not thinking enough about in this episode of Cutting The Curve with Damian Mason. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

On today's program, we discuss the market trade action and why many of our grain and livestock markets are bumping up against chart and psychological resistance overhead. Tyler Schau, Hedging Strategist with AgMarket.net, joins us to discuss. Learn more at https://www.agmarket.net. We also talk with Logan Chamberlain, Agriculture Market Manager for ADS or Advanced Drainage Systems, about their many products and their mission to help farmers with all of the drainage needs from field to field. Plus, we get another harvest update from Indiana as we talk with Brevant Seeds Retail Product Agronomist Johnathon Howe again this week on the program. Today's program is brought to you in part by Growmark/FS; learn more online at https://www.fssystem.com.

Russ Uselton's farm ground is so rough and rocky, he jokes that he looks south from his Tennessee perch and yearns for Chad Henderson's red Alabama clay. All kidding aside, Russ — who started from scratch — is building a business on highly erodible, small patch farming, with a mixture of crops and cows. The first generation farmer bought cattle in 2005 and planted his first crop in 2018. Today he runs 200 cow-calf pairs on 1,000 acres of pasture and farms 500 acres of corn and soy. Russ talks to Damian about starting out, why he has to use cover crops, and the creativity required when you only own 40 acres! Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes provides reaction to evidence of the Spotted Lanternfly now in Illinois. We have bonus content from the Farm Progress Show with interviews from the Corteva and Pioneer tents. We learn about ADS, Advanced Drainage Systems.

There's an old saying about good things taking time. Such is the promise of biological crop inputs— while they do provide an immediate result, their larger benefit accumulates over time. Chad Henderson compares biological usage to chicken litter. “We've been using chicken litter a long time. You don't see immediate results…But by the third year of chicken litter, you can definitely see things changing in your soil.” Chad joins Holganix's Mike Batson and Damian Mason to discuss the cumulative effect of biologicals. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

Pigweed — layman's term for Water Hemp and Palmer Amaranth — is a big problem. The species which is native to the desert southwest has successfully migrated to crop fields throughout the U.S. Because of its roots in the desert and its biology, the plants are tough to kill and getting even tougher. XA's Matt Swanson and Caleb Traugh join FMC's Blaire Colvin to discuss strategies to manage an increasingly resistant class of weeds that's very prolific and capable of causing huge yield drags. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

Kevin Matthews had a field of corn get hit with hail third week of June. After analyzing the field, he decided to vary from his usual practice to salvage hailed corn. He usually applies fungicide and a foliar fertility product within 48 hours of a hail event if he thinks the corn can be saved. Fungicide is key, FMC's Gail Stratman tells us, because those falling ice balls open up a lot of infection points on the corn plants inviting corn smut into the crop. Because this field had Xyway applied at time of planting, Kevin opted to split the field for an educational trial: Half will receive late-season fungicide, half will not, relying solely on the application at time of planting. Stay tuned, because if this works, you might just save yourself some time and money on late-season treatments. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

Kirby Schiffbauer from Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) talked with Jesse Allen during the 2023 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL.

Ross is a Managing Director at Berkshire Partners in Boston. He began his career in private equity over 35 years ago.  Ross joined Berkshire Partners in 1993 and became a Managing Director of the firm in 2000.  During his tenure, Ross has represented the firm's interests on a wide range of portfolio company boards, including:  Advanced Drainage Systems, Asurion, Bare Escentuals, Carter's, Inc., CrossFit, Melissa & Doug, Torres Unidas, and Tower Development Corporation.  Prior to Berkshire Partners, Ross worked at a start-up merchant bank, at Bain & Co. and in the Investment Banking Division of Morgan Stanley & Co.  He earned a BA from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. Ross enjoys travel adventures with his family, exploring the great outdoors, and a variety of sports including biking, golf, tennis, and skiing.  He is engaged in several non-profit organizations including The Imago Dei Fund, which he cofounded with his wife, Emily, in 2010, Seed a Stanford GSB-led initiative that is working to end the cycle of global poverty, and the Dartmouth College President's Leadership Council. Ross and Emily raised their three now grown children in Needham, Massachusetts, where they currently reside.

Biologicals have emerged in force over the past decade. Do you apply biologicals and if so, when? Chad Henderson discusses his large-scale trials of applying biologicals post - harvest. The benefits: Breaking down fodder, releasing nutrients, enhancing soil biology, and several other things you'll find out if you listen to this episode! Chad is joined by Holganix's Mike Batson and host Damian Mason. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

Temple Rhodes was looking for an alternative to soybeans as a double crop following his wheat harvest. With sandy, less-than-good ground to work with, and tremendous deer pressure, Temple - with commentary from his father — decided soybeans wouldn't work. After doing a little research and consulting with Nachurs' Tommy Roach, Temple opted to experiment with 185 acres of double crop Milo, or grain sorghum as it's also known. Temple explains his first ever Milo crop, his practices, and why grain sorghum makes sense for him (and it might make sense for you!). Hint: Chinese booze and bird seed are growth markets! Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

Matt Swanson used to apply fertility at time of planting in furrow. But then he stopped, for various reasons not the least of which was ineffectiveness. Now he's dabbling back into in-furrow with a 40 acre experiment in conjunction with AgroLiquid. The results won't be in until the combines roll but already the corn is withstanding weather stress much better than Matt's non-treated acres. That, along with agronomic advances and the very real prospect of regulations on fertilizer application is why you should consider in-furrow fertility to spoon-feed your crops for profitable results. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

Is a critical collaboration between Ohio leaders to conserve Ohio's most precious natural resource working? The state's H2Ohio program united three state agencies to create more wetlands, reduce harmful fertilizer runoff, and ensure access throughout the state to clean drinking water. With a recent study showing that half the country's tap water contains “forever chemicals” that may cause cancer and other health issues, and drinking water disasters impacting East Palestine, Ohio, Flint, Michigan, and Jackson, Mississippi, are Ohio's elected officials, farmers, developers, and environmental advocates working together successfully to ensure future access to clean drinking water? For the first time ever, CMC welcomes three current members of Governor Mike DeWine's cabinet on a single panel. The panelists are: Brian Baldridge, Director, Ohio Department of Agriculture  Mary Mertz, Director, Ohio Department of Natural Resources Anne Vogel, Director, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency  The host is Natalie Fahmy, Ohio Statehouse Reporter, NBC4. This forum was sponsored by Advanced Drainage Systems, Del-Co Water Company, Burgess & Niple, The Green Funds of the Columbus Foundation, and the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District. It was supported by the Grange Insurance Audubon Center. The livestream was presented by The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation and The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was recorded before a live audience in Columbus, Ohio on August 9, 2023.

The folks at ADS came to Matt Miles with a proposal: Give us your worst field and let us put in drainage tile accompanied by technology to use the tile for subsurface irrigation. Now in its second year, Matt discusses what he's seeing, what excites him, and what he's experiencing in this 35 acre trial. Among the takeaways: He planted the field earlier than he's ever been able to before. He's seeing a huge improvement in soybean root penetration. And he's using about one-third the amount of irrigation water to get bigger yields — a win for his wallet and his environmental impact. The future of production Agriculture will be increasingly impacted by how we manage our water— listen to this for some great insights! Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

Storms happen. So, how do you manage a yield when the clouds clear? XA affiliate Matt Swanson discusses his adaptations and practices post-hail storm this spring and what outcomes he expects. Is your corn flattened or just leafless? How many soybeans did you lose? To re-plant or let it ride? And what exactly is your insurance going to cover and what are you on the hook for? It's all here in XtremeAg's Cutting The Curve podcast with Damian Mason. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems with support from Loveland Products.

High yielding soybeans require different treatment — and a different mindset — than what is required to produce average soybeans. High yielding soybeans typically come from stout plants with a plethora of pods. To make plants like that, you have to stack your nodes tightly on the main stem. Matt Miles and Temple Rhodes tell Damian how they go about getting a node dense plant that rings the bell on soybean yields. From planting time to product application they explain how to get some serious soybean ROI. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems with support from Loveland Products

Kelly Garrett's Iowa farm fields are saturated with calcium, whereas Kevin Matthews' North Carolina fields are calcium deficient. Yet, they both apply a quart of calcium per acre. Why? Because calcium is a limiting factor for both farmers. Kevin and Kelly explain the role of calcium as a mover of nutrients and more importantly, talk about what they are doing to get it into the plant. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

Matt Miles admits, when it comes to his fertility program, he wasn't an early adopter. “It was old school, it was easy…and easy isn't always the best.” He's seen the light with encouragement from his XtremeAg peers. He now uses frequent liquid fertilizer applications — in-furrow, via Y-drop, and over the top foliar. This from a farmer who relied on dry fertilizer and chicken litter only a few years ago. Matt, along with son Layne, explain their fertility program evolution. Yes, they spend more money but the cost decreases precipitously per each added bushel. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

Kevin Matthews is going to get through the remainder of Plant '23 with his current planter set-up. But, he's going to make some wholesale changes to the planter in the off-season. Why? Well for one reason, at time of recording, his planter was in the shop with two guys working on it and that's not where planters are supposed to be in springtime. Kevin explains how he's going to modify his planter to eliminate inefficiencies. Is your planter set up ideally for how and where you farm? Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems with support from Loveland Products.

"You can't throw good money at bad money,” says Temple Rhodes as he explains the adjustments and adaptations he is making as extreme precipitation has halted his planting. He discusses his procedure and protocols when the weather pauses planting progress for an extended time. In this episode Temple talks about planter maintenance, product mix, and preventing panic. It's fun one — tune in! Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems with support from Loveland Products.

Ask 100 consumers to define “sustainable farming” and you'll get 100 different answers. It's time for that to change as Agricultural industry leaders are now poised to do so. Put simply, sustainable farming is a journey that incorporates technology and know-how to produce bigger yields using ever-decreasing amounts of natural resources such as water, fertility, diesel, and time. Matt Miles and Kelly Garrett join Cristian Barcan, VP of Sustainability for Rabo AgriFinance to explain real strides in production Ag's sustainability quest. The best part: Sustainability is not at odds with modern farming, you don't have to be a 100% cover cropper, no-tiller, organic operation, or many of the other hurdles you may have thought prevented you from being “sustainable.” The future looks bright (and profitable) for the new definition of sustainability. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

Kelly Garrett says, “I think we're learning that soil depletion is less of an issue and it's really more about soil imbalance.” Given that, we brought on SoundAg's Director of Agronomy Jeff Divan to discus soil balance, and the often overlooked component of soil biology. Face it, we've been sold on the idea for decades that N,P, & K are the mother's milk of crop production. While the macros certainly matter, we've focused on them so much, we've overlooked other critical elements of soil health. Kelly discusses his soil and sustainability epiphanies while making the case for biologicals that make existing nutrients more crop-available. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems

James Paterson with AgrotechUSA makes a solid point, “We concentrate a lot on the shiny new things but 80% of crop production still comes down to N,P & K. So, let's get the “P” right.” Getting the “P” right might very well mean getting the available phosphorous from your soil, into your crops. Kevin Matthews and Temple Rhodes explain why they've adopted in-furrow Nutricharge application as a standard practice on their farms. Turns out you may already have adequate phosphorous levels, you're just not utilizing it. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems.

You've been hearing about cover crops for a while but do you plant them on your farm? Do you want to use cover crops but aren't sure how to best benefit from them? Are you the person who says “cover crops just won't work where I farm?” Temple Rhodes and Matt Swanson join Kelly Garrett in a roundtable discussion about effective cover cropping — how and why they do it, what they've learned, species they use, and most importantly — the positive results they're seeing because of effective cover cropping. Presented by Advanced Drainage Systems with support from Agricen.

Michael Maierhofer and Allen McKnight with Advanced Drainage Systems visit with Tom and Jason in Starkville as Platinum sponsors of the 2022 Row Crop Short Course.