What does it really take to grow 300-bushel corn and push soybean yields to the next level? This episode features AgX agronomist Billy Carter alongside growers Ron Pagel, Dave Justman, and Jonathan Reynolds as they share the strategies, management decisions, and mindset required to achieve elite yields while keeping profitability front and center.
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How do top growers consistently push yield boundaries while still focusing on return on investment?
In this special Farm4Profit episode recorded from the AgX booth at Commodity Classic, Tanner and Corey sit down with AgX Sales Agronomist Billy Carter and three progressive farmers who are proving what's possible in modern agriculture.
Minnesota farmer Ron Pagel shares how he surpassed the 300-bushel corn mark by combining advanced fertility programs, drone applications, fungicide timing, and a commitment to trying new ideas. Wisconsin farmer Dave Justman discusses balancing farming, retail agronomy, and the pursuit of higher-yielding soybeans while helping customers implement proven agronomic practices. Kentucky farmer and Kentucky Soybean Association President Jonathan Reynolds explains how conservation practices, cover crops, no-till management, and long-term soil health improvements have created a foundation for both yield and profitability.
Throughout the conversation, Billy Carter breaks down the agronomic principles behind AgX’s high-yield programs, including seed treatments, fertility management, fungicide strategies, plant growth regulation, hybrid selection, and the importance of focusing on details many growers overlook.
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Whether you're chasing yield contest results or simply looking to improve efficiency and profitability across your operation, this episode delivers practical lessons from growers who are constantly pushing the limits of what's possible in the field.