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A Better Way To Farm Podcast

by Rod Livesay

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Latest episodes

394: Why Soil Testing Method Matters More Than You Think

October 27, 2026 · 18 min

Is your soil test giving you the right information to make better decisions for your farm? In this episode, Andrew shares simple tips to help you get more value from your soil testing. He explains how to choose between zone and grid…
393: The Story Behind A Better Way to Farm (And What Comes Next)

October 20, 2026 · 26 min

In this episode, Rod and Kayla share lessons from recent business events, farm visits, and field days. We talk about making better use of your time, learning from other farmers, and staying open to new ideas. We share why soil conditions…
392: Carbon, Fungi, and Lincoln Nebraska

October 13, 2026 · 18 min

Are you losing valuable nutrients in the field after harvest? 🌽 Corn stalks hold more value than you may realize. Rod explains how residue management, soil biology, and carbon can play a role in next year’s crop. Before you decide what…
391: What A Field Day Can Teach You About Your Farm

October 6, 2026 · 24 min

What can you learn from walking your own fields, testing new ideas, and seeing what actually works? In this episode, Kayla talks with farmers Scott and Brian about field days, tough growing conditions, farm trials, and the lessons they…
390: Is Your Fertility Program Working?

September 29, 2026 · 15 min

In this episode, Andrew sits down with a first-generation farmer from Minnesota who talks about how he started questioning the dry broadcast program he was using. Wyatt then began researching agronomy and found a different approach through…

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389: What Are the Most Profitable Farmers Doing Differently?

September 22, 2026 · 28 min

In this episode, Rod and Kayla look back on the past few weeks and the lessons they picked up from farmers, field days, and business owners. From learning to focus on what matters most to seeing what other farmers are testing, the message…
388: This Small Change Can Move Your Farm Forward

September 15, 2026 · 21 min

This episode shares an Iowa farmer's journey of making small changes, learning more, and improving step by step. From better soil testing to better fertilizer use and new ways to apply products, each improvement helped move the operation…
387: Making The Switch To Liquid Fertility - Iowa Farmer Interview

September 8, 2026 · 14 min

Sometimes better farming starts with one simple decision: be willing to change. In this episode, we sit down with an Iowa farmer who grew up farming the traditional way. As he started managing his own ground, he began exploring no till…
386: How Much Is The Traditional Farming System Costing You

September 1, 2026 · 19 min

In this episode, we talk about upcoming field days and why hands on learning matters so much. We share what farmers can see in the field, from liquid fertilizer systems and drones to root pits, soil testing, and real-world crop…
385: You Didn't Come This Far To Stop Here

August 25, 2026 · 43 min

Sometimes the biggest test isn't choosing between right and wrong. It's choosing between something good and what God has called you to do. In this episode, Rod walks us through Numbers 32 and the story of Reuben and Gad, who found good…
384: How To Add Income To The Farm Without Adding More Acres

August 20, 2026 · 21 min

A farm is more than acres and equipment. It is a business, a family, and a legacy. In this episode, Rod sits down with Kayla to talk about growing up in the family business, the lessons that shaped her, and what it takes to build a…
383: If Plant And Pray Is Your Farm Plan, Listen To This

August 18, 2026 · 8 min

High input costs, high interest, and uncertain markets are putting more pressure on farmers than ever. So how do you protect the farm when you can't control the price of grain, the weather, or interest rates? You start with what you can…

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About the show

Low commodity prices and high interest rates are putting a squeeze on American farmers. A Better Way To Farm shows you how to maximize profit so you can farm the way you want! Visit https://abetterwaytofarm.com to use the free Farm Profit Score calculator.