EP 37: Planning for 2027

Spend smarter, not more. Paul and Nextgen's Jared talk through building a 2027 fertility plan: why soil sampling matters, why one plan for every field doesn't cut it, and how to make every input earn its keep.

Farming comes with plenty of risks, but having the right coverage can make all the difference!In this episode, Paul sits down with Jason to break down the different types of insurance policies available to farmers, what each one covers, and why they matter when it comes to protecting your operation.From your equipment and crops to your livelihood, they discuss how understanding your insurance options can help you prepare for the unexpected and protect everything you’ve worked hard to build.

Harvest is wrapping up, so Paul Beyer and Sam went back through the archive and pulled together some of the best agronomy conversations from the Nextgen Podcast. This compilation covers the season from start to finish: herbicide stress and why sugar is the plant's currency (with Matt from BW Fusion), what humic acid, fulvic acid and sugars each do, why same-day tissue testing helps at tassel, how to tell the starch line from the milk line and how much water corn still needs to reach black layer, the push test for setting a harvest order, simple rules for on-farm trials, what you remove when you bale residue, why buried residue breaks down faster, and how to read CEC and organic matter on a soil test.

After an early harvest, Paul and Sam dig into how Nextgen runs and judges product trials. They cover why one year of results isn't gospel, how yield data can be made to look any way you want, and the simple rules that make an on-farm trial worth your time. Join us November 19th for the trial meeting, where we'll share the wins and the losses.

You can’t fix what you don’t know!In Episode 33, Paul breaks down soil sampling results and explains why understanding what’s happening beneath the surface is key to making smarter fertilizer decisions.It’s not about throwing more product at your acres. It’s about knowing what your soil already has, what it’s missing, and where your money will make the biggest impact.Better information. Smarter decisions. Stronger crops.

This week, Paul and Sam break down how these three play a role in soil health, nutrient availability, and microbial activity. They talk about why feeding the biology in your soil matters and how understanding what’s happening below the surface can help you build a stronger, healthier crop.

What you leave behind in the field matters. From managing tough residue to improving soil, nutrient cycling, and what happens with the next crop, we’re getting into the real-world side of residue management.Farmer-to-farmer conversations. Real experiences. Practical ideas you can actually use in the field.

In this special episode, Paul sits down with his two sons, Jameson and Lawrence, for a fun and personal conversation about their favorite things, life on the farm, and what they enjoy most about growing up in agriculture. The boys share their interests, experiences, and what it means to follow in their dad’s footsteps. It’s a lighthearted episode that highlights family values, the next generation of agriculture, and the importance of passing down knowledge, hard work, and a passion for farming.

In episode 29 Paul and Sam talk about making smart purchasing decisions when it comes to crop inputs. They cover pricing, cash flow, red flags to watch for, and why understanding what you're buying matters more than simply chasing the lowest number.

In Episode 28 of the Nextgen Podcast, Paul and Sam break down what growers should be watching as corn approaches the finish line and harvest gets closer.Late-season scouting still matters. Paul and Sam discuss starch line versus milk line, how much water corn may still need before black layer, and why shutting irrigation off too early could leave yield in the field. They also explain how push tests, ear droop, stalk health and disease pressure can help growers determine harvest order before fall winds arrive.The conversation then turns to winter wheat and what growers can do now to give the crop a stronger start. Paul takes a deeper look at GrainLink, Next Gen’s small-grains planter box solution, including the biology, phosphorus, micronutrients and other components designed to support early root development, nutrient availability and stress tolerance.Paul and Sam also discuss why cutting costs at planting can sometimes cost more in the long run, how growers should think about return on investment and why getting wheat established well in the fall can make a major difference when conditions turn tough.With harvest approaching and wheat drills getting ready to roll, Episode 28 is all about finishing one crop strong while giving the next one the best possible start.