Breaking Barriers with R&D

In this week’s episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, lifelong farmers and Total Acre founders Randy Dowdy and David Hula dive into the latest agronomic strategies to help you achieve higher yields and better profits. Hear their insights on why experimenting with different farming practices — from precision planting to timely pest control — is key to overcoming unpredictable...

In this insightful episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D , David Hula is joined by farmers Caleb Wolters and Alex Harrell, the three share agronomic breakthroughs that challenge conventional thinking. They discuss how precision singulation during soybean planting can increase yields by up to 64%, highlight the latest advancements in drone spraying technology for cost-effective farming, and del...

In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R&D, Randy Dowdy and David Hula dive into the critical steps farmers must take to push boundaries in modern agriculture. Renowned for their record-breaking corn and soybean yields, the duo shifts the spotlight to their true mission—driving profit on every acre through data-driven, disciplined farming. This week, they unpack the essentials of asse...

In this episode of Breaking Barriers, we dig into the details that drive better yields—from optimizing planting equipment and closing systems to managing compaction and crop timing with GDUs. Hear real-world insights on strip tilling, nutrient placement, and why on-farm trials are key to farming smarter, not harder. Lifelong farmers and founders of Total Acre, Randy Dowdy and David Hula shar...

In this episode of Breaking Barriers with R and D, Randy Dowdy and David Hula dive into the latest innovations shaping modern agriculture. From emerging technologies to ongoing challenges, they explore how today’s farmers are leveraging science and strategy to push yield boundaries. The duo breaks down the impact of seed depth and shares how data-driven planting strategies can unlock maximum...

Welcome to the debut episode of "Breaking Barriers," a new podcast hosted by yield champions Randy Dowdy and David Hula. Breaking Barriers is all about giving growers timely, practical insights to increase profitability. In this inaugural episode, we sit down with Nebraska farmer Randy Hughes, who opens about how he manages pivots and water resources, and how the Total Acre program transformed his...