Podcast Episodes

To Expand or Not: Grain Storage Decisions in Tough Times

Is a downturn market the right time to expand grain storage facility? 

In this episode of Xtreme Ag's Cutting the Curve from Commodity Classic 2024, host Damian Mason is joined by Johnny Verell from …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Soil Health, Carbon Intensity Scores and the Bottom Line For Your Farm

Suddenly, we’re hearing a lot about Carbon Intensity Scores in Agriculture.  What is a CI score, why does it matter, and how can you use it (eventually) to improve your financials? Those questions an…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Tested Mettle: How Nelson Rentz has Harvested Success in the Oklahoma Panhandle

In the unforgiving landscape of Guymon, Oklahoma, where the earth tests the mettle of those who farm it, Nelson Rentz stands as a testament to resilience and innovation. Garnering a third place state…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Early Season Prevention of Corn Nematodes & Crown Rot

Do you know whether your fields have a corn nematode problem? Have you experienced crown rot? Chances are, if you have had these two yield robbers on your farm, you didn’t know about it until you mad…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Beating the Frost: Expert Tips for Early Season Planting Success

When it comes to deciding when it’s time to plant, Lee Lubbers says, “We don’t look at a calendar, we look at conditions.” With a mild winter and early spring, 2024 looks like a year where many farme…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Bridging The Gap In Sustainable Agriculture: Unlocking Additional Revenue Opportunities

Farmers are at the forefront of a revolution, adopting practices that not only benefit the earth but also open up new avenues for income through carbon credit programs. Kelly Garrett, a seasoned farm…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Grain Safe: Avoiding Pitfalls & Adopting Best Practices for Grain Storage

If you have grain stored in on-farm bins, there’s a good chance you’re losing money to grain quality loss. There’s also an elevated safety risk — when / if your grain goes out of condition and you’re…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Resilience in the Rain: Big Lessons That Sam 'of the North' Coutu learned in 2023

After a challenging 2023 growing season marked by excessive moisture that put his crops to the test, Quebec farmer, Sam Coutu, sits down with host Damian Mason to share the valuable lessons he's lea…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Making Sustainability Pay Off On Your Farm

For years, Johnny Verell's farming operation in western Tennessee has epitomized sustainability. Since making the switch to no-till farming in 1991, the Verells have implemented a range of eco-friend…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Maximizing Farm Yields: Essential Strategies to Boost Crop Yields and Overcome Plateaus

Even the most proactive and ambitious farmers can find themselves at a standstill, with crop yields that are commendable and often surpass local averages, yet they aspire for greater harvests. In thi…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago