# Saturday Short: Why On-Farm Trials Help You Make Better Decisions

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Podcast: [Successful Farming Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/successful-farming-podcast-902100)
Published: 2026-05-16T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

With new products and technologies hitting the market every year, it can be tough to know what really works. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, Michigan State University educator Paul Gross explains why running small on-farm trials can help farmers make more confident decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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