Soil Solutions Series | Ep. 20 | Seed Choice, BRIX & Plant Health #regenerativeagriculture #gmo

Seed cost, yield drag, insect pressure, fungicides... it all adds up. Glen Rabenberg and Dr. Tom Dykstra explain why many farmers see an 8–10 bushel bump, lower input costs and improved plant health when transitioning from GMO to "conventional" soybeans... if the soil is prepared correctly. Glen’s Tools (penetrometer, EC Meter, BRIX Refractometer): https://www.soilworksllc.com/home-tools-2/ Purchase GSR Dormant Calcium (for the soil) and GSR Growing Calcium (for the plant) at https://shop.soilworksllc.com For more information and resources, visit https://www.soilworksllc.com or call us at 605.260.0784. For more information on Dr. Dykstra, visit https://www.dykstralabs.com 00:00 Intro 01:35 Why Growers Are Rethinking Seed Choice 02:38 The Forgotten Yield Drag in GMO Soybeans 04:14 BRIX as a Measure of Seed and Plant Health 06:00 Why GMO Soybeans Struggle to Break 6 BRIX 07:16 BRIX, Aphids and Natural Pest Resistance 10:04 Putting the Farmer First 11:05 Using BRIX, Sap and Soil Tests Together 13:35 Transitioning from GMO to Conventional or Organic 16:11 Preparing the Soil Before Switching Seed 19:28 Closing Thoughts