XtremeAg: Cutting The Curve Podcast

Hosted by XtremeAg: Cutting The Curve Podcast

Episodes

Language

About the show

Hosted by Damian Mason, XtremeAg’s Cutting the Curve podcast is where you’ll hear from some of America’s most innovative, yield setting, ROI driven, large-scale farmers who cut your learning curve through their experiences. The place for advice and guidance that you can apply to your farming operation immediately for bigger yields and greater success.

Listen to episodes

60 recent

38 min

Used Farm Machinery Buying Guide: Will Prices Come Down?

The supply chain disruptions you heard so much about from 2020 through 2022 unsettled the machinery market. Now in 2024, the farm equipment marketplace is still adjusting. Inventory of used machines has been climbing rapidly over the last year. This run up in supply should equate to lower sale prices…but it’s not. Casey Seymour of Moving Iron LLC and host of The Moving Iron podcast, provides a market update and outlook. If you’re looking to update your fleet, listen to this for Casey’s advice on buying farm machinery. Presented by CLAAS

33 min

Time To Build an Ark? Decisions After a Half-Foot of Rain

Matt Miles pace of planting was looking good. 100% of his corn and rice is not only in the ground, but emerged. As was 45% of his soybean acreage. Then the rains came. A half foot of rain and it’s still not finished. As you might imagine, he’s got crops under water. Matt talks to Damian about wet conditions, past experience, adjustments he’s making, money, inputs, cropping decisions, and the mental aspect of managing through mid-spring weather adversity. Presented by CLAAS

21 min

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 Tennessee, Chad Henderson from Alabama, Kelly Garrett from Iowa, and grain industry professional Rodie Jelleberg from Superior Grain. Together, they delve into the pressing issue facing many in the agricultural sector today: the merits and risks of investing in grain storage expansion during economic downturns. They discuss the potential for securing early harvest premiums, the critical role of efficient drying technology, and the overarching importance of operational self-sufficiency in uncertain financial climates. If you are pondering the expansion of grain facilities or seeking to understand the experiences of those who have faced similar decisions, this episode delivers an understanding of the complex factors that influence grain storage investments and how these can impact farm profitability in both short and long terms.

43 min

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 and more are addressed by Temple Rhodes who is joined by Holganix's Barrett Ersek and David Stark. If you’d like to improve your soil AND financial health, tune into this! This episode is presented by CLAAS.

22 min

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 finish in the 2023 NCGA contest for his impressive strip-till, irrigated corn yield of 292 bushels per acre, Nelson talks to Cutting The Curve host, Damian Mason, about how he has been able to harvest success in one of America's toughest farming environments. This episode is presented by CLAAS.

39 min

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 made a pass with the combine. Preventing this two problems involved detection and / or selecting the right mode of protection. Historically protection has come from crop rotation, genetics, seed treatment, along with a dose of luck. Now you can address these problems early on by applying products in-furrow along with your on-planter fertility program. David Reif, agronomist with Vive explains chemistry and solutions to address crown rot and corn nematodes at springtime - before they can cause yield loss. Presented by CLAAS

43 min

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 farmers will be rolling out the planter earlier than usual. But what if you get a late spring killing frost? Will you be forced to re-plant, or simply suffer a devastating yield loss? Lee joins Matt Miles, Kelly Garrett and XA host Damian Mason in a very instructive dialogue on how you can successfully shepherd your crops through a killing frost. Presented by CLAAS.

28 min

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 farmer and carbon program pioneer, shares his firsthand experience transitioning to no-till farming and cover cropping and debunking the myth that sustainable practices mean sacrificing yield. From the floor of the 2024 Commodity Classic, Damian Mason talks with Kelly and Amber Leusink from Truterra about the opportunities that are now available for farmers to unlock new revenue on every acre.

44 min

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 forced to enter the bin, there’s a high likelihood of an accident. (According to recently released data from Purdue University, grain entrapments in grain bins increased 40% year over year!). The good news: Accidents are preventable and it’s entirely possible to prevent grain condition deterioration. Kelly Garrett and Matt Miles discuss the ROI and safety reasons for installing a grain management and monitoring system. They’re joined by Adam Weiss, CEO of OPI Systems and Iowa OPI Systems dealer, Adam Gittins. This Episode is presented by CLAAS

22 min

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 learned. From discovering the financial wisdom behind a 36,000 corn seeding rate to recognizing the pitfalls of over-applying nitrogen and the importance of timing in crop management, this episode is packed with practical advice and strategies for farmers aiming for a successful and less stressful 2024. Whether you're a fellow farmer navigating the whims of the weather or an enthusiast curious about the intricacies of modern farming, this discussion offers a blend of personal experience, technical insight, and forward-looking optimism. Tune in to gain perspective on how resilience, adaptation, and informed decision-making can turn a year of challenges into a season of growth and learning. This episode is presented by CLAAS