Breaking Barriers with R&D
Breaking Barriers with R&D: Innovations Shaping American Agriculture's Future
Join Randy Dowdy and David Hula on Breaking Barriers with R&D as they break down today’s biggest ag challenges and opportunities—from economic and policy pressures to extreme weather, pests, and disease. With guests from Golden Harvest, the episode spotlights new corn and soybean genetics, includin…
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Breaking Barriers with R&D: Gratitude, Faith, and Resilience on the Farm
In this special Thanksgiving episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, lifelong farmers and Total Acre founders Randy Dowdy and David Hula open up about the deeper foundations that sustain them—far beyond agronomy. While they’re known for pushing the limits of corn and soybean yields, Randy and David …
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Breaking Barriers with R&D – Trials, Triumphs, and Tough Decisions on the Farm
In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, lifelong farmers and Total Acre founders Randy Dowdy and David Hula dig deep into the realities of pushing agricultural boundaries—both in the field and on the balance sheet. Joined by innovative grower Alex Harrell, the trio breaks down what it really…
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Breaking Barriers With R&D: Harnessing Innovation to Protect Yields and Maximize Profit
In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, lifelong farmers and founders of Total Acre, Randy Dowdy and David Hula, explore how technology, genetics, and innovation continue to redefine what’s possible on the farm. Joined by special guest Mary Gumz, the conversation dives into the evolving ag l…
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Breaking Barriers: Weathering the Harvest - Managing Challenges, Maximizing Returns
In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, lifelong farmers and Total Acre founders Randy Dowdy and David Hula tackle one of farming’s greatest variables — Mother Nature. From drought in South Georgia to hailstorms in Michigan, the duo explores how weather shapes harvest outcomes and the strate…
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Breaking Barriers: Weather, Yields & Cover Crops — Real Farm Strategies with Randy Dowdy & David Hula
In this episode of Breaking Barriers, record-yield growers and Total Acre founders Randy Dowdy and David Hula unpack the real-world factors affecting today's farmers — from weather-related yield challenges to strategic use of cover crops. David discusses how unexpected late-season weather shifted c…
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Breaking Barriers: Innovation from Antlers to Acres – Deer Farming, Pest Defense & Harvest Tactics
In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, Randy Dowdy and David Hula dive into surprising parallels between deer farming and row crop agriculture. Randy shares insights from his Michigan-based deer farm, Next Level Whitetails, exploring how science and nutrition drive antler growth — just like…
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Breaking Barriers with R&D: "Hope Is a Plan—Just Not a Good One" | Fighting Yield Loss with Strategy
In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, lifelong farmers and Total Acre founders Randy Dowdy and David Hula tackle one of the biggest threats to your yield: crop disease. From early detection of Southern Rust and tar spot to maximizing kernel weight through strategic nutrition and management…
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Breaking Barriers with R&D: Mastering the Acre, Not Just the Output
In this powerful episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, lifelong farmers and Total Acre founders Randy Dowdy and David Hula dive deep into the agronomic realities behind record-breaking yields—and why chasing bushels isn’t the ultimate goal. Instead, it’s all about maximizing profitability per acre…
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Breaking Barriers: Mastering Residue Management & Soil Health with Marion Calmer
In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, Randy Dowdy and David Hula sit down with Marion Calmer, a fourth-generation farmer, seasoned independent on-farm researcher, and founder of Calmer Corn Heads. Calmer shares how his innovative BT Chopper transforms residue management in no-till systems …
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