#57: Unscripted Agronomy: Real-Farm Insights with Justin Goettl

In this episode, Sean Nettleton sits down with BW Fusion dealer and Minnesota farmer Justin Goettl and agronomist Mason Claude. What begins as an unscripted conversation turns into a deep dive on agronomy education, soil science misconceptions, the evolution from grid sampling to zone management, and the power of carbon-based fertility. Justin shares years of hands-on experience with zone creation, Indicator testing, biologicals, VRT seeding, and the “five R’s” of modern fertility management. The group dives into phosphorus efficiency, potassium availability, the role of soil structure, and how carbon and biology unlock nutrient uptake—supported by real farm results, including dramatic yield wins and tissue test improvements. Entertaining, technical, and packed with practical insights, this episode highlights how deeper agronomy knowledge and modern tools like Agronomy 365 can transform farm management.