Ag Solutions Network

10/12/2026

Farmers don't just grow crops. They make decisions every day that shape the future of their land, their families, and their communities. They face unpredictable weather, changing markets, rising costs, and challenges that don't come with easy answers. We know the challenges. And the successes. Together, we continue to adapt, innovate, and find better ways forward with soil health at the forefront.

To the farmers who keep learning, improving, and pushing agriculture forward — thank you.

10/09/2026

A Friday funny courtesy of learning by doing with 2026 Strip-Till Farmer Innovator Robert Boyle. A common theme with soil health leaders is their willingness to share valuable lessons with others. Sometimes those lessons come with a chuckle and busted windows.

The AgEmerge Podcast is hosted by Monte Bottens. Find episodes on YouTube, Rumble, Spotify and your favorite audio platform.

Robert shares a humorous turnip story about learning what equipment...

10/06/2026

What if the key to surviving drought, urban sprawl and brutal Arizona heat isn’t working harder—but farming smarter?

On AgEmerge Podcast 198, Monte Bottens talks with Robert Boyle, the 2026 Strip-Till Farmer Innovator, about the systems he’s using to farm successfully in one of the toughest agricultural environments in the country.

And for the number crunchers who question the cost of change on any operation, tune in. Rob says, "I'm loyal to my checkbook."

10/02/2026

Ag Solutions Network National Sales Manager Zac Neppl explains why he never recommends just one product from the POWER2GRO Crop Production System. His answer may surprise you.

National Sale Manager Zac Neppl explains why he never recommends ju...

09/30/2026

How can farmers reduce nutrient runoff without sacrificing the nitrogen their crops need to succeed? In this 10-min clip from AgEmerge Podcast Episode 197, Monte Bottens and water-quality expert Chris Jones for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture examine the tension between agricultural productivity and cleaner waterways.

They discuss nitrogen timing, fertilizer efficiency and practical changes that could reduce nutrient loss while still supporting strong crop performance.
The conversation also tackles a larger policy question: Do farmers need more regulation, or would well-designed incentives create better results?

How can farmers reduce nutrient runoff without sacrificing the nitr...

09/28/2026

One field. One season. One lesson you did not expect.
Maybe you have an early harvest surprise. Does what you're seeing confirm an assumption or create a challenge for next year?

09/22/2026

Chris Jones argues that meaningful action on water quality could rebuild public trust in Iowa agriculture—while helping people better understand the realities farmers face in creating sustainable systems.

Full AgEmerge Podcast 197: https://youtu.be/y4DXOM5ZObI
Chris Jones for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

09/22/2026

Iowa's water problem isn't really a water problem.
It’s a systems problem. Tune into AgEmerge Podcast 197 with Chris Jones for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture candidate. He and Monte Bottens talk about how much of Iowa's water pollution isn’t caused by farmers being careless. It’s the result of timing, logistics and an agricultural system built around producing corn and soybeans at a massive scale.

The solution isn’t simply telling farmers to “manage better.”

The real answer is diversity. More crops. More pasture. More locally produced food. More opportunities for young farmers to get started without needing a million-dollar operation just to enter the industry.

When bushels are the only measure of success, we keep getting the same outcomes. But when we measure healthier soil, cleaner water and stronger communities, the entire conversation changes.

Iowa’s fight over water quality is no longer academic. Monte Botten...

09/19/2026

What does the future of food look like—and who is shaping it?
When the Roots on the Road team (part of Kiss the Ground) visited Bottens Family Farm and Grateful Graze, they experienced soil health firsthand and learned how Monte Bottens and Robyn Bottens connect regeneration, profitability, livestock, food and community.

At Ag Solutions Network, we believe meaningful change begins with education. By sharing practical knowledge and real farm experiences, we strive to help farmers implement soil-health principles while giving consumers a better understanding of the connection between healthy soil, healthy farms and healthy people.

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