In this episode of the Growers Mineral Podcast, we sit down with Jerry Stutzman, a Missouri-based farmer with deep experience in row cropping, pasture management, and non-conventional farming practices. Jerry shares his journey—from raising commercial chickens in Kentucky to transitioning into more pasture-based operations in Missouri.

Learn why Jerry believes in thinking outside the box, what led him to Growers Mineral Solutions, and how he's navigating today’s agricultural challenges with a practical, open-minded approach.

🟢 Topics Covered:

Row crop vs. pasture-based farming
Starting with commercial poultry
Why timing is key in cattle farming
Partnering with Growers Mineral Solutions
Lessons from years of adapting and experimenting

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In this episode, host Jim Halbeisen is joined by Chris Kohls in the field with longtime Growers customer Jeff Miller and district manager Loren Scherping. They discuss drone foliar feeding, the importance of forage quality, calcium applications, and how Growers Mineral fits into real-world farming practices.

🔹 Topics include:
• 125+ years of family dairy farming
• Feeding Growers to dairy cows
• Pop-up fertilizer and seed placement
• Using drones for foliar feeding
• High-calcium lime and soil health
• Transitioning from dairy to beef
• Minnesota weather and crop conditions
• Fresh meat market & cattle pricing

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In this episode of the Growers Mineral Podcast, we sit down with Keith Shutt, a lime spreader and independent operator based in Minto, North Dakota, just south of the Canadian border. Keith shares how he built his business around applying sugar beet lime and why calcium is still one of the most misunderstood elements in modern agriculture—especially in high pH calcareous soils like those found in the Red River Valley.

We discuss:

• How Keith got started in lime spreading
• The science and strategy behind applying 10 tons per acre
• Why soil tests can be misleading in calcareous regions
• How calcium affects soil structure, oxygen levels, and crop health
• The role of Growers Mineral Solutions in improving nutrient uptake and yield
• Real-world results from ND farms using lime and low-input systems

Whether you're a farmer, agronomist, or just curious about improving soil health, this conversation offers valuable insight into how balancing calcium can transform both your soil and your bottom line.

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