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Contributors and lifelong farmers, Randy Dowdy and David Hula, share their Breaking Barriers agronomic insights that challenge farmers to think differently.
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Breaking Barriers: The Yield Potential Is There—Now Comes the Management
In this episode of Breaking Barriers, Randy Dowdy and David Hula compare notes from recent crop tours across the Corn Belt and discuss what they're seeing in fields from Georgia to Nebraska. From…
Breaking Barriers: Why Uniform Emergence Still Rules the Farm
In this episode of Breaking Barriers, Randy Dowdy and David Hula dive into the agronomic details that separate average crops from exceptional ones. From planter setup and seed depth to fertility…
Breaking Barriers: How Better Combine Setup Saves Bushels and Fuel
On this episode of Breaking Barriers, Randy Dowdy and David Hula sit down with Todd Dale of Estes Performance Concaves for an in-depth conversation about combine performance, harvest efficiency, and…
Breaking Barriers: Weather Impacts on Planting and Yield Potential
In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, Randy Dowdy and David Hula break down the harsh reality farmers are facing across the country right now—extreme weather swings that are already…
Breaking Barriers: It's Not A Race To Get It Done, It's A Race To Do Get It Done Correctly
In this episode of Breaking Barriers, Randy Dowdy and David Hula challenge farmers to rethink traditional practices and focus on what truly drives performance and profitability. Too often, operations…
Breaking Barriers: High-Yield Secrets, Family Traditions & Farming for Profit
This episode blends technical farming strategies with personal stories from the field. Randy shares the pride and connection built through his son Easton’s hunting success, highlighting the…
Breaking Barriers: Farming Profitably in the Age of Rising Inputs
In this episode of Breaking Barriers, lifelong farmers and Total Acre founders Randy Dowdy and David Hula share practical agronomic insights designed to challenge farmers to think differently about…
Breaking Barriers: Profit Over Yield—Planting Readiness, Market Pressures & Smart Risk Management
In this episode, Randy and David discuss shifting weather patterns and planting readiness, global market challenges as Brazil surpasses the U.S. in production, and the mounting pressure of soft…
Breaking Barriers with R&D: Navigating weather challenges and the importance of crop insurance
In the latest episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, Randy Dowdy and David Hula tackle a variety of topics this week ranging from weather challenges, farm management, weather challenges, and much…
Breaking Barriers with R&D: Profit First Thinking in an Unpredictable Farm Economy
In this episode, Randy and David unpack how farmers are approaching 2026 with a sharper eye on cost control—rethinking fertilizer rates, evaluating underperforming land, and navigating sudden…
Breaking Barriers with R&D: Laying the Groundwork for a Profitable 2026
In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, the duo digs into the fundamentals reminding us that success still starts with the basics. From dialing in soil pH and fertility without…
Breaking Barriers with R&D: Innovations Shaping American Agriculture's Future
Join Randy Dowdy and David Hula on Breaking Barriers with R&D as they break down today’s biggest ag challenges and opportunities—from economic and policy pressures to extreme weather, pests, and…
Breaking Barriers with R&D: Gratitude, Faith, and Resilience on the Farm
In this special Thanksgiving episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, lifelong farmers and Total Acre founders Randy Dowdy and David Hula open up about the deeper foundations that sustain them—far…
Breaking Barriers with R&D – Trials, Triumphs, and Tough Decisions on the Farm
In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, lifelong farmers and Total Acre founders Randy Dowdy and David Hula dig deep into the realities of pushing agricultural boundaries—both in the field…
Breaking Barriers With R&D: Harnessing Innovation to Protect Yields and Maximize Profit
In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, lifelong farmers and founders of Total Acre, Randy Dowdy and David Hula, explore how technology, genetics, and innovation continue to redefine…
Breaking Barriers: Weathering the Harvest - Managing Challenges, Maximizing Returns
In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, lifelong farmers and Total Acre founders Randy Dowdy and David Hula tackle one of farming’s greatest variables — Mother Nature. From drought in…
Breaking Barriers: Weather, Yields & Cover Crops — Real Farm Strategies with Randy Dowdy & David Hula
In this episode of Breaking Barriers, record-yield growers and Total Acre founders Randy Dowdy and David Hula unpack the real-world factors affecting today's farmers — from weather-related yield…
Breaking Barriers: Innovation from Antlers to Acres – Deer Farming, Pest Defense & Harvest Tactics
In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, Randy Dowdy and David Hula dive into surprising parallels between deer farming and row crop agriculture. Randy shares insights from his…
Breaking Barriers with R&D: "Hope Is a Plan—Just Not a Good One" | Fighting Yield Loss with Strategy
In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, lifelong farmers and Total Acre founders Randy Dowdy and David Hula tackle one of the biggest threats to your yield: crop disease. From early…
Breaking Barriers with R&D: Mastering the Acre, Not Just the Output
In this powerful episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, lifelong farmers and Total Acre founders Randy Dowdy and David Hula dive deep into the agronomic realities behind record-breaking…
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