Jake Drozd: High-Yield Corn in Michigan | Ep. 130
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Jake Drozd discusses managing crops under challenging conditions while pushing yields higher each season.
In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Jake Drozd, owner and partner at Drozd Family Grain in southwest Michigan, discusses managing crops under challenging conditions while pushing yields higher each season. He shares insights on corn production, irrigation strategies, soil health, micronutrient management, sorghum production, and the importance of networking with other growers. Jake also shares how family teamwork supports the operation’s success. Listen now on all major platforms! "We are 42 years corn on corn, and our average yields are getting better. I would attribute it to more microbial work, being more efficient with fertilizer, and making the soil a little healthier while tilling." Meet the guest: Jake Drozd is an owner and partner at Drozd Family Grain https://www.drozdfamilygrain.com/ in southwest Michigan, farming with his dad and brother across corn, soybeans, and sorghum. Their operation focuses on crop production and fertility and has earned multiple Michigan NCGA yield contest wins, reflecting a commitment to improving productivity and sharing knowledge across agriculture. Listen to Jake Drozd on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major…
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