# 377: How A Wisconsin Farmer Added 22 BPA To His Soybeans in 1 Season

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Podcast: [A Better Way To Farm Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-better-way-to-farm-podcast-1167133)
Published: 2026-07-14T12:00:38+00:00
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Duration seconds: 810

## Resource

In this episode, one Wisconsin farmer shares how moving from a one-size-fits-all fertility program to field-specific nutrient management transformed his operation. Through soil testing, tissue testing, foliar feeding, and a focus on micronutrients, he pushed his soybean yields from 75 to 97 bushels while building a system designed for long-term profitability. His story is a reminder that better yields start with better management, and every season is another chance to improve. What You'll Learn: Why tissue testing improves in-season decisions How field-specific fertility helps break yield plateaus How foliar feeding boosted soybean performance Key Takeaways! 🌱 Every field should be managed based on its own needs. 🚜 Investing in the right nutrients pays when they're backed by data.

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