XtremeAg: Cutting The Curve Podcast

Could hiring a custom harvester transform your farming operation? Chad Olsen of Olsen Custom Farms and XtremeAg farmer Lee Lubbers share their insights with Damian Mason in this compelling episode. Chad’s team harvests crops across 17 states, using 90 combines and 80 semi trucks operated by 150 employees. Lee explains how partnering with Chad has boosted efficiency, freed up working capital, and reduced his farm’s financial strain. With on-farm economics tightening, could outsourcing your harvest make more sense than owning your own equipment? Tune in to explore the costs, benefits, and economic realities of custom harvesting.

Farming success hinges on precision, and this episode of XtremeAg’s Cutting the Curve dives deep into the importance of getting the right source, rate, time, and place for your crops. Host Damian Mason chats with Alabama farmer Chad Henderson, who is pushing the limits with a cutting-edge trial on double crop soybeans. Joined by Drew Ewing from Spraytec, Chad breaks down the critical strategies behind product treatments—especially when time is not on your side late in the season. Discover how the right timing and placement can make all the difference in maximizing yield. Don't miss these expert insights on fine-tuning your approach for better crop performance.   Presented by Claas [https://www.claasofamerica.com/]

Think wheat farming can’t be profitable? Think again. Lee Lubbers, fresh off a victory in the 2024 National Association of Wheat Growers yield competition for South Dakota, joins Damian Mason to share how he hit an incredible 138.35 bushels per acre. From evolving production practices to the strategic use of products and precise timing of applications, Lee reveals the methods behind his high ROI. Tune in for actionable insights and discover how wheat might just be your next winning crop.

Humidity and temperature management inside your bins are the two most critical factors to maintaining stored grain quality, but they’re hardly the only factors. Mold, toxins, foreign material, leaks, lack of air flow, damaged seed….these are but a few of the problems farmers might face when managing their grain. In this episode, host Damian Mason gets answers on how to maintain grain quality from XtremeAg’s Johnny Verell and Superior Grain’s Dave Wehlander and Rodie Jelleberg.     Presented by Simon Innovations [http://www.simoninnovations.com]

Don’t let winter weeds steal your nutrients or turn your field into a springtime nightmare. Join Damian Mason as he talks with farmer Kelly Garrett and FMC's Gail Stratman about why late fall and winter are crucial for weed management. Discover strategies to tackle winter annuals, protect your soil's productivity, and ensure cleaner fields come planting season. From targeting small weeds early to preventing massive infestations, this episode is packed with insights to keep your farm thriving year-round.   Presented by CLAAS