In this insightful episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, David Hula is joined by farmers Caleb Waters and Alex Harrell, the three share agronomic breakthroughs that challenge conventional thinking. They discuss how precision singulation during soybean planting can increase yields by up to 64%, highlight the latest advancements in drone spraying technology for cost-effective farming, and delve into the pivotal role of soil biology. Plus, they share practical insights from crop tours across multiple states and innovative grain storage solutions like grain bags for improved farm profitability and resilience.

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In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, Randy Dowdy and David Hula dive into the critical steps farmers must take to push boundaries in modern agriculture. Renowned for their record-breaking corn and soybean yields, the duo shifts the spotlight to their true mission—driving profit on every acre through data-driven, disciplined farming.

This week, they unpack the essentials of assessing yield potential, including tissue sampling and field blueprints, and explore how to adapt fundamentals in the face of volatile weather. They share success stories from farms in Georgia to Michigan, while also detailing unique challenges like sudden frosts and fawn-raising in wet weather. The conversation tackles the economic pressure of rising input costs, strategies for entering non-GMO markets, and underscores the value of community support and mental health in agriculture.

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In this episode of Breaking Barriers, we dig into the details that drive better yields—from optimizing planting equipment and closing systems to managing compaction and crop timing with GDUs. Hear real-world insights on strip tilling, nutrient placement, and why on-farm trials are key to farming smarter, not harder.

Lifelong farmers and founders of Total Acre, Randy Dowdy and David Hula share their Breaking Barriers agronomic insights to challenge farmers to think differently. While known for growing record-breaking corn and soybean yields, their primary focus is maximizing profits on every acre. Learn from the duo to focus on continual, measurable improvement on your farm.

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