# 348: How a South Dakota Farmer Cut His Nitrogen Bill in Half

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Podcast: [A Better Way To Farm Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-better-way-to-farm-podcast-1167133)
Published: 2026-01-07T12:00:18+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we talk with Scott, a South Dakota farmer who is chasing better margins. What he has learned helped him cut nitrogen nearly in half and grow healthier crops. If you have ever wondered if there is a better way, this episode is for you. 🌱 What You’ll Learn: • How Scott cut nitrogen rates almost 50% while maintaining yield • Why placement and timing beat adding more fertilizer • How healthier plants stay green longer and grain fill better

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