107. Don’t Step Over Dollars to Pick up Pennies: Time, Focus & Opportunity Cost with Amos Troester
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The episode discusses how producers can maximize profitability by focusing on returns rather than just minimizing costs, featuring insights from Amos Troester on integrating livestock with cropping systems.
In Part 2 of John Haskell's conversation with Amos Troester (listen to Part 1 here ), the focus shifts from forage systems to business thinking. Amos explains why many producers miss profitable opportunities by focusing on minimizing expenses rather than maximizing returns. Through real-world examples, he shares how integrating livestock with cover crops and annual forages can generate additional revenue, increase carrying capacity, and improve profitability, all while making better use of the same acres. The conversation also explores the mindset required to adopt new systems, from starting small and learning through experience to viewing biomass as a marketable crop. Amos discusses the economic and agronomic benefits of integrating grazing into cropping systems, including improved weed suppression, erosion control, soil health, and overall resilience. The episode is a reminder that the biggest opportunities often come from thinking differently about the resources you already have. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, we cover: Why producers should focus on return, not just cost, when evaluating new opportunities How grazing annual…
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