XtremeAg: Cutting The Curve Podcast

New paint is sexy. We get it. We’re farmers too and we like shiny new machinery! But farming is a business and a business faced with reduced revenue must make adjustments. How do you stay on the cutting edge of Agricultural technology [https://www.xtremeag.farmpodcasts/podcast-how-do-you-stay-on-the-cutting-edge-of-agricultural-technology-with-old-machinery] with older machinery? With precision equipment upgrades, that’s how. XtremeAg’s Kelly Garrett [https://www.xtremeag.farm/growers/kelly-garrett] and John Deere’s Clint Chaffer explain how — for a fraction of the price of new — you can update your existing machinery to improve productivity. Proof: Kelly went to the field this spring using a planter [https://www.xtremeag.farm/videos/exactshot-technology-revolutionizing-in-furrow-application-for-enhanced-efficiency]with 20 seasons of “experience” but with technological updates added over the years. When farm economics [https://www.xtremeag.farm/podcasts/the-squeeze:-strategies-to-navigate-the-financial-squeeze-in-a-downward-economy] are stressed, precision upgrades help you reduce crop inputs, save time, and farm more efficiently!

Are farm finances [https://www.xtremeag.farm/podcasts/podcast-farm-economy-reality-outlook-and-opportunity] tighter than usual? Discover how to save money while maintaining yield and revenue in this must-listen episode. Host Damian Mason talks with XtremeAg’s John Verell [https://www.xtremeag.farm/growers/johnny-verell]and Meristem’s [https://meristemag.com/] Peter Rousonelos about cost-effective farming practices using the “R’s” of crop cost removal: Reduce, Recycle, Re-use, Repurpose, and Re-Think. Learn innovative ways to cut costs per acre, boost farm profitability, and keep your operation financially sustainable. If you’re a farmer looking for proven strategies to improve farm efficiency and save money, this episode is for you. Tune in for actionable tips and real-world advice on smart farming!

Award-winning results, less nitrogen. Kelly Garrett [https://www.xtremeag.farm/growers/kelly-garrett], with agronomist Mike Evans, achieved an impressive 324 bushels per acre with just 151 pounds of applied nitrogen—earning him recognition in the National Corn Growers Association’s new Nitrogen Management Class [https://www.xtremeag.farm/videos/kelly-garrett-s-low-nitrogen-corn-success-achieving-high-yields-with-smart-practices]. In this episode, they join Damian Mason [https://damianmason.com/xtreme-ag/] to share their game-changing methodology and discuss the future of farming under increased environmental scrutiny. Discover how to optimize nitrogen [https://www.xtremeag.farm/videos/finding-the-balance-reducing-nitrogen-inputs-while-maximizing-yield] use, break the over-application cycle, and boost your profitability without compromising yield. If you’re serious about sustainable and profitable farming [https://www.xtremeag.farm/podcasts/ncga-nitrogen], don’t miss this episode of Cutting The Curve!

Kelly Garrett [https://www.xtremeag.farm/growers/kelly-garrett] and Temple Rhodes [https://www.xtremeag.farm/growers/temple-rhodes] were both highly skeptical when they received their small plastic bags of pink powder with instructions to treat their seed corn. The pink powder was New Leaf’s bacterial technology [https://newleafsym.com/pink-performance/], which is now available in products from four different companies. Kelly and Temple share  results and lessons from their trials. Both saw a yield response, more roots [https://www.xtremeag.farm/podcasts/biological-technology-for-bigger-root-mass-more-biomass-and-bigger-yields], and bigger biomass from using the bio stimulant. Kelly intends to use New Leaf’s biological insecticide technology [https://www.xtremeag.farm/videos/the-impact-of-microbial-technology-at-v4-corn-stage] on every corn acre he plants in 2025. We’re talking about biological technology that works and you’re getting the straight scoop. Give this a listen or a watch and share it with someone who can benefit from it!

The off-season isn’t just about oil changes and wear part replacements anymore—technology has revolutionized winter prep for farmers. In this episode, Damian Mason is joined by Ryan Stien and Christopher Murray from John Deere to explore how farmers can maximize the return on investment (ROI) from their precision Ag technology [https://www.xtremeag.farm/videos/equipment-technology] during downtime. From software updates to ensuring machinery connectivity and optimizing data [https://www.xtremeag.farm/videos/optimizing-autopath-for-precision-planting-and-tillage] for smarter decision-making, they share practical tips and insights to help you gear up for success in the next growing season. Tune in to make the most of your precision tools year-round!