The Truth About 300+ Bushel Corn: What Top Farmers Do Differently

What separates good farmers from the growers consistently pushing yield boundaries year after year? In this episode of Farm4Profit, Tanner and Corey sit down with ‪@AgXplore‬ Sales Agronomist Billy Carter and three progressive farmers who share the strategies, systems, and mindset helping them achieve exceptional results in corn and soybeans. Minnesota farmer, Ron Pagel, explains how he pushed beyond 300 bushel corn through fertility management, fungicide timing, drone applications, and a relentless focus on details. Wisconsin farmer, Dave Justman, discusses balancing retail agronomy with his own operation while pursuing higher soybean yields and helping growers implement proven agronomic practices. Kentucky farmer and Kentucky Soybean Association President, Jonathan Reynolds, shares how no-till, cover crops, conservation practices, and long-term soil health investments have improved both yields and profitability. Billy Carter breaks down the agronomic principles behind AgX high yield programs, including seed treatments, fertility strategies, hybrid selection, plant health management, and the small adjustments that can create big results. In this episode: • Breaking the 300 bushel corn barrier • Building profitable high yield systems • Contest plots versus whole farm ROI • Cover crops and soil health strategies • Nitrogen efficiency and fertility management • Hybrid and variety selection • Drone applications and late season management • High yield soybean production • Practical lessons from top performing growers Whether you're chasing yield records or simply looking to improve profitability across your farm, this conversation is packed with real world insights from growers who are constantly raising the bar. #Farm4Profit #Agriculture #Farming #CornFarming #Soybeans #HighYieldFarming #FarmProfitability #Agronomy #PrecisionAgriculture #SoilHealth #CoverCrops #CornYield #AgTech #Farmer #modernfarming #plant2026 #plant26 Submit your questions, topics, or anything you’d like us to cover on the podcast: Email: [email protected] Call or text the Farm4Profit Hotline: 515-207-9640 Subscribe to our e-newsletter for insights, updates, and exclusive content: https://www.farm4profit.com/freeresou... Find the Farm4Profit on social media: Farm4Profit Instagram:   / farm4profit   Farm4Profit Tik Tok:   / farm4profitllc   Farm4Profit X: https://x.com/Farm4ProfitLLC Farm4Profit Facebook:   / farm4profitllc   Farm4Profit LinkedIn:   / farm4profit-podcast   For partnership, sales, or marketing inquiries: Rachel Manternach – [email protected] Disclaimer: Farm4Profit Media is not a financial, legal, or tax advisor. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and reflects the opinions of third-party guests and contributors. We make no guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of any information presented. Listeners and viewers should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified professional before making any financial, legal, or operational decisions. Any actions taken based on this content are done at your own risk.