Breaking Barriers with R&D
Breaking Barriers with R&D
Playlist by Breaking Barriers with R&DContributors and lifelong farmers, Randy Dowdy and David Hula, share their Breaking Barriers agronomic insights that challenge farmers to think differently.22 clip(s) in playlist
Breaking Barriers with R&D: Navigating weather challenges and the importance of crop insurance
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.
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Breaking Barriers with R&D: Profit First Thinking in an Unpredictable Farm Economy
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 …
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Breaking Barriers with R&D: Laying the Groundwork for a Profitable 2026
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 br…
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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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