Dr. Tom Dykstra | Raising and Lowering Brix Pt.2

In this powerful continuation, Dr. Tom Dykstra dives deeper into what truly determines plant vitality — starting with the seed and the soil that follow. With humor, clarity, and decades of research, he unpacks how genetics, minerals, and management choices directly shape crop health and Brix levels. In this session: 🌱 Why everything starts with the seed — and how “ugly seed” leads to weak plants 🌾 The link between seed quality, emergence rates, and plant performance 🪨 The overlooked role of rock minerals and microbial life in soil health ⚠️ How high-salt fertilizers, pesticides, and GMOs suppress Brix and soil biology 💧 Why thriving microbes = higher Brix, better yield, and greater resilience Tom’s message is simple but critical: healthy seed + living soil = high Brix plants that resist pests and disease naturally. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more regenerative farming insights! #regenagronomy #farming #sustainablefarming #soilhealth #regenerativeagriculture 📞Call us to learn more about the solutions we have for the challenges you face in farming and ranching. [email protected] or 509.907.7305 - [email protected] 👍Like, Subscribe and share with your friends. Other links: 🌎Website: https://soilcraft.com/ 🎙️Regenerative Agronomy Podcast: https://regenerative-agronomy.captiva… 🎙️Regen Roots podcast https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG… 🗞 Regenerative Agronomy Blog: https://soilcraft.com/blog-3/ Sign up now for our newsletter: https://soilcraft.com/newsletter-signup/