Ag Solutions Network

10/20/2026

Dr. Jennifer Pett-Ridge reveals why the real engine of soil organic matter is the life and death of microbes—and why managing the whole underground food web may matter more than chasing a bucket of bugs. Tune in to AgEmerge Podcast 199 for a fresh perspective on soil health with host Monte Bottens.

10/16/2026

If you cannot explain what the trial was supposed to prove, the yield result will not rescue it.

A useful trial starts with one objective, a valid comparison and observations collected throughout the season—not only at harvest.

Message Ag Solutions Network to discuss a practical POWER2GRO field trial.

10/14/2026

Our dealer network has cover crop experience and proven plans for growers that fit their operation, region, soils, farm goals and cash crop needs. The good news, plans can change. The bad news, you need to take the next right step and get a plan in place. We can help with that.

Successful cover cropping starts long before planting. Learn how proactive planning helps farmers improve soil health, manage resources, and build resilience.

10/12/2026

Farmers don't just grow crops. They make decisions every day that shape the future of their land, their families, and their communities. They face unpredictable weather, changing markets, rising costs, and challenges that don't come with easy answers. We know the challenges. And the successes. Together, we continue to adapt, innovate, and find better ways forward with soil health at the forefront.

To the farmers who keep learning, improving, and pushing agriculture forward — thank you.

10/09/2026

A Friday funny courtesy of learning by doing with 2026 Strip-Till Farmer Innovator Robert Boyle. A common theme with soil health leaders is their willingness to share valuable lessons with others. Sometimes those lessons come with a chuckle and busted windows.

The AgEmerge Podcast is hosted by Monte Bottens. Find episodes on YouTube, Rumble, Spotify and your favorite audio platform.

Robert shares a humorous turnip story about learning what equipment...

10/06/2026

What if the key to surviving drought, urban sprawl and brutal Arizona heat isn’t working harder—but farming smarter?

On AgEmerge Podcast 198, Monte Bottens talks with Robert Boyle, the 2026 Strip-Till Farmer Innovator, about the systems he’s using to farm successfully in one of the toughest agricultural environments in the country.

And for the number crunchers who question the cost of change on any operation, tune in. Rob says, "I'm loyal to my checkbook."

10/02/2026

Ag Solutions Network National Sales Manager Zac Neppl explains why he never recommends just one product from the POWER2GRO Crop Production System. His answer may surprise you.

National Sale Manager Zac Neppl explains why he never recommends ju...

09/30/2026

How can farmers reduce nutrient runoff without sacrificing the nitrogen their crops need to succeed? In this 10-min clip from AgEmerge Podcast Episode 197, Monte Bottens and water-quality expert Chris Jones for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture examine the tension between agricultural productivity and cleaner waterways.

They discuss nitrogen timing, fertilizer efficiency and practical changes that could reduce nutrient loss while still supporting strong crop performance.
The conversation also tackles a larger policy question: Do farmers need more regulation, or would well-designed incentives create better results?

How can farmers reduce nutrient runoff without sacrificing the nitr...

09/28/2026

One field. One season. One lesson you did not expect.
Maybe you have an early harvest surprise. Does what you're seeing confirm an assumption or create a challenge for next year?