⁠Adam Kuznia⁠ on Writing, Soil Biology, Fertility Reduction, and Drone Agronomy in the Red River Valley

Host Trent Klarenbach interviews North Dakota/Red River Valley agronomy entrepreneur and Farming Full-Time Substack writer Adam Kuznia about how writing became a therapeutic “relief valve,” the nerves of publishing, and why creators should prioritize authenticity over audience expectations. Kuznia describes gaining more recognition outside his hometown, his farming background in Stephen, Minnesota, and how small rural towns have declined over time. The conversation centers on reducing fertilizer while maintaining yields by focusing on soil biology, mineralization, and making tied-up nutrients plant-available—especially phosphorus in high-pH soils—along with cautioning against cutting too fast. Kuznia outlines launching True Grit Agronomy, partnering with Harvest Drone, and using cost-share programs to reduce paperwork and risk, plus the expanding capabilities and economics of spray drones and emerging agronomy-focused AI tools.00:00 Podcast intro and guest01:07 Where to find Adam02:24 Writing process and habits06:26 Publishing fears and authenticity13:20 Audience comes last14:51 Reducing fertilizer with biology17:58 No till soil changes23:37 Farm roots and career path26:48 Small town decline29:36 Family farm boom and bust33:05 Land prices and paradigm shift34:39 How to transition fertility35:14 Soil Tests First35:31 Cutting Fertility Without Yield Loss38:03 High pH Phosphorus Lockup39:54 Self Taught Agronomy Path40:47 Hobbies Markets And Interest Rates42:35 Contrarian Trading Lessons46:53 Sugar Beet Harvest Reality51:23 Farm Work Ethic And Grit56:49 Launching True Grit Agronomy57:40 Drones Paperwork And Incentives01:02:19 Drone Spraying Tech And Safety01:07:39 AI Tools And Closing ThoughtsDisclaimer:Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Our videos and other content produced by Klarenbach Research are for informational, educational, or entertainment purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice.Subscribe to the free Klarenbach Grain Report newsletter:•  https://www.grainreport.klarenbach.ca/Subscribe to the free Klarenbach Special Crops Report newsletter:• https://specialcropsreport.klarenbach.ca/Grab your risk-free 30-day trial to one of Klarenbach Research's newsletters:• https://www.klarenbach.ca/pricingLearn more at https://www.klarenbach.ca/Have a question for Trent? Join the Klarenbach Research Telegram Group: https://t.me/klarenbachresearchFollow Trent on X: https://twitter.com/TrentKlarenbachFollow Trent on Barchart: https://www.barchart.com/news/authors/392/trent-klarenbachFollow Trent on TradingView: https://www.tradingview.com/u/Trent.klarenbach/Follow the Klarenbach Research LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/klarenbach-research#CommodityTrading #GrainMarkets #TechnicalAnalysis #Agriculture #grain #grainmarket #wheat #futures Klarenbach Research | Trent Klarenbach