Clay Hills Ag

Beyond the Inputs

Science EN ↓ 3 episodes

Welcome to Beyond the Inputs, where agriculture conversations go beyond products and sales pitches. Join farmers, agronomists, and industry leaders from across the U.S. as we discuss crop inputs, humics, soil health, new technologies, and the practices shaping modern agriculture. Our conversations are casual, honest, and practical—like sitting around a table with friends after a long day in the field or gathering at the local café. No selling, just real-world experiences, fresh ideas, and insights to help farmers navigate the future of agriculture.

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JOHN KING | Beyond the Inputs 26.08.2026 59:36

Biologicals are only half the story. The real breakthrough is where humics, amino acids, spray-dried microbes, and pH control collide to help growers get more out of every acre without adding more cost. On this episode of Beyond the Inputs , Jon Dinslage and Jim Otte got to Iowa to sit down with John King of Michlig Ag Solutions to unpack the technologies that are quietly changing how growers and...

BEN HUSHON | Beyond the Inputs 15.07.2026 1:13:01

In this episode of Beyond the Inputs , Jim Otte, Jon Dinslage, and Gerry Wiese sit down with Ben Hushon from The Mill Agronomy and Decision Ag Solutions in Maryland to talk shop about what's working on farms today. The conversation covers everything from soil health and humics to nitrogen efficiency, manure management, cover crops, and drone applications. Ben shares lessons learned from years...

KEVIN MATTHEWS | Beyond the Inputs 24.06.2026 1:11:50

In Episode 1 of Beyond the Inputs, we head to North Carolina to sit down with fourth-generation farmer Kevin Matthews of Matthews Family Farms. Kevin and his family farm thousands of acres in the Yadkin River Valley, producing corn, soybeans, wheat, and other crops while pushing the limits of precision agriculture. Known nationally for his work with no-till farming, subsurface drip irrigation, nut...