Maximizing Fertility in a Tight Farm Economy

Hosts Alex Weldon (Pioneer Territory Manager, Northeast WI) and Aricka Wech (Pioneer Field Agronomist, Southwest WI) sit down with Haily Sand (Nutrient Management Specialist and GPS Specialist with Source Laboratories), to talk soil tests, nutrient prioritization and practical ways to stretch fertility investments without sacrificing yield.In this episode, you’ll hear about:🌽 A quick 2025 harvest recap: corn, beans, and field conditions across Wisconsin🧪 Why soil testing this fall is more important than ever in a tight-margin year📉 How to decide when (and what) fertilizer applications are truly worth it🧭 The nutrients to prioritize: why potassium is the “gatekeeper” of the plant💰 Liming strategies and why lime is “the cheapest fertilizer”🌧️ Managing nitrogen losses and the role of stabilizers or split applications💩 Using manure effectively in fall fertility plans🌱 The ROI of cover crops: cost today vs. soil health tomorrow📊 How soil test trends, yield maps, and technology can guide smarter fertilizer planning🔁 Evaluating whether your farm is building, maintaining, or mining fertilityThis episode offers local, data-driven advice to help Wisconsin growers make every nutrient and dollar count. #fertility #nitrogen #potassium #soil #nutrients #yield #soiltest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.