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ROI Biologicals
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Cody Goins, of ROI Biologicals, takes us deep into the world of soil and biological solutions. On a journey to improve soil nutrition, Better From The Ground Up shows us how we can use biological solutions that improve soil health, increase crop yields, reduce reliance on chemicals, and improve the bottom line on our farms. If you’re farming corn, beans, wheat, or are involved in agriculture, this is one podcast you won’t want to miss!
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Episodes
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The Relay Process | Better From The Ground Up S2E5
This episode features an interview with agricultural experts Paul Bodenstein and David Hula discussing the development and purpose of Relay, an in-furrow corn product, and its role in optimizing crop nutrition and yield.
·45m - 2
The Biggest Misconceptions About Biologicals | Better From The Ground Up S2E4
This episode addresses common misconceptions about biological products in agriculture, emphasizing that they are not a silver bullet for farming success but part of a balanced approach to nutrition and soil health.
·25m - 3
Tools of the Trade (Part 2): An Introduction to Agronomy with Guest Paul Bodenstine | Better From The Ground Up S1E5
This episode continues a discussion on agronomy, focusing on the role of data analytics in agriculture to help farmers make informed decisions about crop nutrition and inputs.
·37m - 4
Tools of the Trade (Part 1): An Introduction to Agronomy with Guest Paul Bodenstine | Better From The Ground Up S1E4
This episode introduces agronomy expert Paul Bodenstein, who discusses his background and approach to balanced crop nutrition in agriculture.
·32m - 5
The Rise of Biologicals | Better From The Ground Up S2E1
This episode explores the history, current state, and future of biologicals in agriculture, tracing their origins from traditional manure use to modern advanced products like Bradyrhizobium inoculants for soybeans.
·29m - 6
Wheat Planting and Fall Decisions | Better From The Ground Up S3E2
This episode discusses essential fall decisions for planting wheat, focusing on maximizing yields through balanced nutrition and avoiding common pitfalls like spring freeze damage.
·13m - 7
Who We Are (And Why We Train Dealers) | Better From The Ground Up S2E11
This episode discusses the importance of dealer training in agriculture to better educate dealers on balanced nutrition and crop management, aiming to bring more value to American farmers through improved communication and support.
·14m - 8
Wheat Production Strategy | Mini-Series With Paul Bodenstine
This episode discusses wheat production strategies with expert Paul Bodenstein, focusing on timing nitrogen applications by GDUs and addressing nutrient deficiencies through tissue testing.
·35m - 9
Budgeting for $4 Corn and $12 Soybeans | Mini-Series With Paul Bodenstine
This episode features guest Paul Bodenstein discussing how farmers can budget for lower grain prices, specifically $4 corn and $12 soybeans, with insights on crop nutrition and financial strategies.
·36m - 10
Top Five Considerations for Soybean Production | Mini-Series With Paul Bodenstine
This episode features agricultural consultant Paul Bodenstein discussing the top five soybean production strategies for the upcoming season, focusing on often-overlooked practices like balanced nutrition.
·30m - 11
Cultivating Knowledge: The Importance of Farmer Education | Better From The Ground Up S1E8
This episode explores why farmer education is crucial for making informed decisions, adopting sustainable practices, and improving profitability in agriculture.
·34m - 12
Gene Expression Analysis | Better From The Ground Up S3E4
This episode features an interview with Dr.
·18m - 13
The Components of Soybean Yield | Better From The Ground Up S3E3
This episode discusses the four components of soybean yield, similar to corn, focusing on evaluating plant population and nutrition for optimal harvest results.
·15m - 14
Evaluating the Components of Corn Yield | Better From The Ground Up S3E1
This episode discusses strategies for evaluating and improving corn yield components through balanced nutrition and data collection during harvest downtime.
·9m - 15
How To Take Tissue Samples | Better From The Ground Up S2E12
This episode explains the importance of proper tissue sampling techniques in agriculture to ensure accurate crop nutrition analysis and effective farming recommendations.
·25m - 16
The Season Finale: A Look Back and Forward | Better From The Ground Up S1 E12
This season finale episode recaps key topics from season one, focusing on soil microbiology and balanced nutrition for crops, and previews what to expect in season two.
·31m - 17
Soybean Management Considerations | Better From The Ground Up S2E9
This episode discusses soybean management considerations for the 2024 growing season, focusing on planting timing and nutrition strategies based on recent data.
·33m - 18
Wheat: Scab and Glume Blotch | Better From The Ground Up S2E8
This episode discusses late-season wheat management strategies focusing on controlling scab and glume blotch diseases through genetic resistance and proper fungicide timing.
·8m - 19
Early Season Nitrogen Management in Corn | Better From The Ground Up S2E7
This episode discusses early season nitrogen management in corn production, focusing on how nitrogen feeds soil microbes to support crop growth.
·33m - 20
Introduction to Plant Growth Regulators | Better From The Ground Up S2E6
This episode introduces plant growth regulators, explaining their role as organic substances that influence plant growth and development at low concentrations, based on factual information from a published book.
·30m - 21
Preplant Strategy for Soybeans | Better From The Ground Up S2E3
This episode discusses a pre-plant strategy for soybean production focused on identifying and addressing limiting nutritional factors to achieve higher yields despite tight budgets and low commodity prices.
·32m - 22
Preplant Strategy for Corn | Better From The Ground Up S2E2
This episode discusses a pre-plant strategy for corn production, focusing on balanced nutrition, yield potential, and margin calculations for farmers in 2024.
·30m - 23
Top Five Considerations for Corn Production | Mini-Series With Paul Bodenstine
This episode features agricultural advisor Paul Bodenstein discussing the top five practices for corn production, focusing on nutrient management and seasonal planning.
·48m - 24
Success Stories: Working With World Record Holders | Better From The Ground Up S1 E10
This episode features interviews with world record corn and soybean holders Alex Harrell and Randy Dowdy, discussing how balanced nutrition and biological support contributed to their agricultural achievements.
·26m - 25
Farming and the Environment | Better From The Ground Up S1 E9
This episode discusses sustainable farming practices, their impact on soil quality and agricultural fields, and how historical civilizations have fallen due to unsustainable farming methods.
·45m - 26
Bio-Fertilizers: A Revolution in Soil Health | Better From The Ground Up S1E7
This episode introduces biofertilizers as products containing living organisms like bacteria, fungi, protozoa, or nematodes that enhance soil health and crop nutrition in agriculture.
·32m - 27
Plant Health: Diseases, Pests, and Prevention | Better From The Ground Up S1E6
This episode discusses plant health by focusing on identifying and addressing diseases, pests, and prevention strategies in crops like corn, soybeans, and wheat to achieve higher yields.
·36m - 28
The Future of Farming: Emerging Trends in Agronomy | Better From The Ground Up S1 E11
This episode explores emerging trends in agriculture, focusing on biological companies and soil health technologies that are transforming farming practices.
·26m - 29
Wet Weather and Delayed Planting | Better From The Ground Up S2E10
This episode discusses the impact of extremely wet weather on delayed crop planting in the Midwest, emphasizing the importance of balanced nutrition and seed treatments to manage disease risks in saturated soils.
·18m - 30
Plowing into the Future: How ROI is Raising the Bar and Returns | Better From The Ground Up S1E3
Cody Goins hosts an episode explaining ROI Biologicals' process for improving farm yields through balanced nutrition and soil biology.
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The Foundation of Fertility: Soil Microbiology 101 | Better From The Ground Up S1E1
Cody Goins introduces the fundamentals of soil microbiology, explaining how microorganisms like bacteria and fungi create a healthy soil ecosystem.
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From Microbes to Harvest: The Journey of Plant Growth | Better From The Ground Up S1E2
Cody Goins explores the fundamentals of plant growth, emphasizing soil health as the key driver over farming equipment, and introduces biological solutions to enhance crop yields through balanced nutrition and improved soil biology.
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