Ag Solutions Network

06/18/2026

Our team gets a kick out of seeing AgEmerge Podcast guests "out in the wild". Monte Bottens sat down with James Hepp several months ago and you can catch episode 183 on your favorite podcast platform. James shared about three guys called the Lobe Rangers. Watch the link below and learn more about a group of Iowa farmers determined to clean up water quality. You can join their movement here: https://www.theloberangers.com/

Lobe Rangers with journalist Julie Gammack : https://okobojiwriters.substack.com/p/three-guys-fomenting-an-ag-revolution

...listen to the Lobe Rangers

06/16/2026

Autonomous farm solutions are bringing better tools for decision making and converting existing farm equipment into multi-functional autonomous platforms. Hear all about it on AgEmerge Podcast 190 with Bonsai Robotics CEO Tyler Niday as he and Monte Bottens walk through the transformation of an orchard shuttle truck into a modern workhorse. 🎧 Watch or listen here:

Most farms struggle with dust, inefficiency, and labor shortages—bu...

06/11/2026

What does stacking landscape services have to do with farm gate income streams? Jason Mauck explains on AgEmerge Podcast 189 with host Monte Bottens.

How can farmers stack enterprises? Learn from a landscape model as ...

06/10/2026

Join Monte Bottens at the Illinois Forage Institute, June 26 from 9am-3pm at Spoon River College. Monte's presentation will help attendees integrate livestock into row crops with virtual grazing. Register with a click below.

"We’ve gathered all the help you need to run a successful forage and livestock operation together in one room." - Illinois Forage and Grassland Council

The Forage Institute provides a focused, engaged audience, creating valuable opportunities for meaningful conversations and strong connections between producers and industry partners like you.

https://illinoisforage.org/events/2026institute

What's holding you back? The information you need to boost your operation might just be waiting for you at the Illinois Forage Institute. Registration is open for the Illinois Forage Institute at � https://illinoisforage.org/events/2026institute

Check out the complete lineup.
How to Create a Successful Hay Business Panel Discussion

Forage Selections & Best Management Practices, by Laura Lant Haney, Midwest Grass and Forage

Can You Make Money Grazing? The Toland Experiment, by Trevor Toland, River Oak Ranch

Soil Testing Micronutrients, by Zach Cox, A Better Way to Farm

Hay Sampling, by Matt Gregor, Pike Feeds

Regenerative Grazing, by Logan Karcher, Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition

How I Graze in Corn and Soybean Country, by Elton Mau, Circle M Ranch

How to Achieve the Perfect Graze, by Trevor Toland, River Oak Ranch

Multi-Species Grazing, by Teresa Steckler, University of Illinois Extension

Black Vulture Nuisance Permits, by Jonathan Walls, the State Director of USDA APHIS Wildlife Services for Illinois

Livestock Integration into Row Crops with Virtual Grazing, by Monte Bottens, Bottens Family Farm and the Host of the AgEmerge Podcast

Utilizing Cover Crops to Maximize Forage, by Laura Lant Haney, Midwest Grass and Forage

How to Start a Regenerative Grazing System: The Basics, by Trevor Toland, River Oak Ranch

Paddock Design, by Trevor Toland, River Oak Ranch

Details to know: Cost $40. 9 AM - 3 PM. Spoon River College in Canton.

Register: https://illinoisforage.org/events/2026institute

06/09/2026

Looking to boost micronutrients before heat and disease pressure hit? We have four new micros in our Power2Gro Crop Nutrition lineup. See them all here: https://agsolutionsnetwork.com/product-category/micro/

06/05/2026

Cotton is back in the ag spotlight. What if one of America's most iconic crops could be grown with soil health at the forefront? It starts with a more resilient plant. And we have a proven solution to help growers get there.

Transform your cotton production with POWER2GRO’s innovative approach to managing plant growth and nutrient efficiency.

06/02/2026

How does your farm life measure up?

06/02/2026

Monte Bottens and Jason Mauck get into the thick of farming weird.

Jason Mauck's approach to relay cropping, alley cropping, and tight...

06/01/2026

Picture this: Planting has wrapped up. You look out with a sense of accomplishment, take a deep breath. Only to smile, turn around and know the next challenge comes quick as those seeds begin to emerge and attract pests. What's your battle plan? We have a couple ideas to build a more resilient system. Click below.
https://agsolutionsnetwork.com/pest-challenges-in-row-crops/

05/29/2026

Start with a plan to optimize yields by getting your systems working together. Monte Bottens explains how foliar nutrient applications can be game changers as plants overcome growth stages and stress events.

Is it possible to harvest healthier crops and boost yields—without ...