# 379: Before You Spray Fungicide, Listen To This

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Podcast: [A Better Way To Farm Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-better-way-to-farm-podcast-1167133)
Published: 2026-07-28T12:00:48+00:00
Episode link: https://abetterwaytofarm.com/resources/379-before-you-spray-fungicide-listen-to-this
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## Resource

The finish line matters just as much as the starting line. A strong crop can still lose yield if late-season nutrition is ignored. In this episode, we discuss how soil testing, tissue testing, and targeted foliar nutrition help farmers make the right decisions during the final stages of the growing season. We explain why guessing with nutrients costs money, how to support crops through pollination and grain fill, and why healthy plants are better equipped to handle disease. What You'll Learn: Why tissue testing takes the guesswork out of late-season nutrition Which nutrients matter most during pollination and grain fill How healthy crops are better equipped to fight disease Key Takeaway! 🌱 The best harvests aren't left to chance. They're built by making good decisions all season long, especially in the fourth quarter.

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