Breaking Barriers: Profit Over Yield—Planting Readiness, Market Pressures & Smart Risk Management

Описание: As soil temperatures rise and planters prepare to roll, lifelong farmers and Total Acre founders Randy Dowdy and David Hula return with timely insights to help growers think differently about the season ahead. Known for record-breaking corn and soybean yields, the duo emphasizes that true success isn’t about chasing trophies—it’s about maximizing profit on every acre.

In this episode, Randy and David discuss shifting weather patterns and planting readiness, global market challenges as Brazil surpasses the U.S. in production, and the mounting pressure of soft commodity prices. They tackle the growing concern around corn seed shortages and how limited hybrid availability is impacting even the most experienced growers.

Special guest David Simpson breaks down strategic crop insurance decisions, including upcoming flexibility with the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) in 2026 and how the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) can provide added protection. The conversation also delivers practical, actionable steps—from seed sample testing and updating APH yields to selecting enterprise units for cost savings.

If you’re looking to navigate uncertainty with confidence and focus on continual, measurable improvement on your farm, this episode delivers the strategies you need to stay profitable in a changing agricultural landscape.