# Thin Margins, Expensive Nitrogen & the Agronomy Decisions That Pay

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Podcast: [Farm4Profit Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/farm4profit-podcast-88385)
Published: 2026-09-07T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The 2027 crop doesn't start when the planter hits the field—it starts with the decisions farmers are making right now. Dr. Eric Scherder, National Agronomy Lead for Herbicides and Nitrogen Stabilizers at Corteva Agriscience, joins Farm4Profit to break down what 2026 taught us about cover crops, weed control, nitrogen management, and building a smarter plan for the season ahead.

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