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John Kempf answers grower-submitted questions on regenerative agriculture challenges and strategies.

In this Podcast Extra, Join John as he answers a wide range of grower-submitted questions covering real-world challenges in regenerative agriculture. The discussion focuses on the practical application of biologicals and biostimulants, nutrient management strategies for specific soil types, and the use of AEA products to improve crop resilience. John emphasizes the importance of synergistic "stacking" of products and the role of microbial diversity in achieving disproportionate yield responses. Other topics discussed include: Distinguishing between biological inoculants for the soil rhizosphere and those designed for plant foliage. Defining biostimulants as non-living materials, such as humic substances, seaweeds, and organic acids, that trigger plant or microbial responses. Achieving geometric yield effects, where one plus one equals five or more, through the synergistic stacking of diverse inoculants and biostimulants. Recommending BioCoat Gold and Seed Flare as the primary choices for seed treatments to enhance the native microbiome. Including molybdenum in all nitrogen applications because it is a necessary enzyme cofactor for nitrate reductase. Improving nitrogen use…

People in this episode

Host: John Kempf

Topics covered

• regenerative agriculture
• biologicals
• biostimulants
• nutrient management
• crop resilience
• microbial diversity
• yield responses

Keywords

• regenerative agriculture
• biological inoculants
• biostimulants
• nutrient management
• crop resilience
• microbial diversity
• yield effects

Mentioned in this episode

Products: BioCoat Gold, Seed Flare, Rebound Molybdenum, Pinion

Places: April 9, 2026

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