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, this episode is packed with actionable insights to protect and improve your bottom line. Discover why ground rig fungicide applications outperform drones, how proactive tissue sampling can expose hidden vulnerabilities, and why building strong farmer networks like Total Acre can elevate your operation. Plus, learn why industry and academia need to step up their game in disease communication.