In this episode, Randy and David unpack how farmers are approaching 2026 with a sharper eye on cost control—rethinking fertilizer rates, evaluating underperforming land, and navigating sudden commodity market swings. They also discuss real-world preparedness, from bracing for severe winter weather and power outages to ensuring families and farms are ready when conditions turn extreme.

In this episode, Randy and David unpack how farmers are approaching 2026 with a sharper eye on cost control&mdash;rethinking fertilizer rates, evaluating underperforming land, and navigating sudden commodity market swings. They also discuss real-world preparedness, from bracing for severe winter weather and power outages to ensuring families and farms are ready when conditions turn extreme.

Contributors and lifelong farmers, Randy Dowdy and David Hula, share their Breaking Barriers agronomic insights that challenge farmers to think differently.

 

Contributors and lifelong farmers, Randy Dowdy and David Hula, share their Breaking Barriers agronomic insights that challenge farmers to think differently.
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Breaking Barriers with R&D

Breaking Barriers with R&D: Profit First Thinking in an Unpredictable Farm Economy

In the latest episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, Randy Dowdy and David Hula tackle a variety of topics this week ranging from weather challenges, farm management, weather challenges, and much more. This episode offers plenty of invaluable takeaways.

In the latest episode of&nbsp;Breaking Barriers with R&amp;D, Randy Dowdy and David Hula tackle a variety of topics this week ranging from weather challenges, farm management, weather challenges, and much more. This episode offers plenty of invaluable takeaways.

Breaking Barriers with R&D: Navigating weather challenges and the importance of crop insurance

In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, the duo digs into the fundamentals reminding us that success still starts with the basics. From dialing in soil pH and fertility without overspending, to why planter performance remains the biggest untapped opportunity on most farms, Randy and David break down where measurable improvements really come from. They share real-world examples of equipment inspections, planter upgrades, and maintenance details that directly impact uniform emergence and yield. You’ll also hear how on-farm trials, factory visits, and testing innovative tools—like advanced closing systems and fertilizer application methods—help uncover practical solutions that move the needle.

In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&amp;D, the duo digs into the fundamentals reminding us that success still starts with the basics. From dialing in soil pH and fertility without overspending, to why planter performance remains the biggest untapped opportunity on most farms, Randy and David break down where measurable improvements really come from. They share real-world examples of equipment inspections, planter upgrades, and maintenance details that directly impact uniform emergence and yield. You&rsquo;ll also hear how on-farm trials, factory visits, and testing innovative tools&mdash;like advanced closing systems and fertilizer application methods&mdash;help uncover practical solutions that move the needle.

Breaking Barriers with R&D: Laying the Groundwork for a Profitable 2026

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, including Durastack® rootworm control, 2026 product innovations, and practical strategies for boosting ROI. Packed with real-world insights on seed technology, planting timing, fertility, and data-driven decisions, this conversation offers growers a forward-looking take on the future of farming.

Join Randy Dowdy and David Hula on Breaking Barriers with R&amp;D as they break down today&rsquo;s biggest ag challenges and opportunities&mdash;from economic and policy pressures to extreme weather, pests, and disease. With guests from Golden Harvest, the episode spotlights new corn and soybean genetics, including Durastack&reg; rootworm control, 2026 product innovations, and practical strategies for boosting ROI. Packed with real-world insights on seed technology, planting timing, fertility, and data-driven decisions, this conversation offers growers a forward-looking take on the future of farming.

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