Breaking Barriers: Innovation from Antlers to Acres – Deer Farming, Pest Defense & Harvest Tactics

In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, Randy Dowdy and David Hula dive into surprising parallels between deer farming and row crop agriculture. Randy shares insights from his Michigan-based deer farm, Next Level Whitetails, exploring how science and nutrition drive antler growth — just like maximizing yield in corn and soybeans. Also in this episode: Tips on stress management and tick prevention for deer farmers and hunters. The importance of scouting and early pest detection, featuring a spotlight on Syngenta’s Durastak technology. Strategies for continual, measurable improvements on your farm. 🎧 Whether you're in the field or planning next season, this episode delivers practical insights to help you break barriers and boost profits — one acre at a time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.