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Welcome to "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen," the podcast brought to you by Growers Mineral! Join us for insightful discussions led by Jim, the esteemed Director of Research at Growers Mineral, as he shares his expert opinions on various fascinating topics he's been delving into lately, with a particular focus on crops and agriculture. In this episode of "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen," Jim discusses the pros and cons of cover crop and tilling land, as well as some recent findings from farmers on the subject. For those who may not know, a cover crop is a plant that is used primarily to improve soil health and tilling is a practice that allows air and moisture into the soil. Whether you're a seasoned farmer, an agricultural enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of food production, "In My Opinion" promises to deliver valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions. Jim's passion for the subject shines through as he shares his knowledge and conversates with expert guests from the agricultural community. Join us each month for a new episode, as we explore diverse topics like precision farming, biotechnology in agriculture, climate-resilient crops, and more. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic world of agriculture and how it impacts our daily lives. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to expand your understanding of crops and agriculture with Jim Halbeisen on "In My Opinion." This podcast is proudly sponsored by Growers Mineral Corp, a company committed to supporting agricultural innovation and fostering sustainable practices for the future of farming. Don't miss out on the latest insights - subscribe now and be part of the conversation! Support the show

Welcome to "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen," the podcast brought to you by Growers Mineral! Join us for insightful discussions led by Jim, the esteemed Director of Research at Growers Mineral, as he shares his expert opinions on a range of fascinating topics he's been delving into lately, with a particular focus on crops and agriculture. In this episode of "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen", Jim discusses what Biochar is and its exciting uses in agriculture and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned farmer, an agricultural enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of food production, "In My Opinion" promises to deliver valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions. Jim's passion for the subject shines through as he shares his knowledge and engages in conversations with expert guests from the agricultural community. Join us each month for a new episode, where we'll explore diverse topics like precision farming, biotechnology in agriculture, climate-resilient crops, and more. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic world of agriculture and how it impacts our daily lives. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to expand your understanding of crops and agriculture with Jim Halbeisen on "In My Opinion." This podcast is proudly sponsored by Growers Mineral Corp, a company committed to supporting agricultural innovation and fostering sustainable practices for the future of farming. Don't miss out on the latest insights - subscribe now and be part of the conversation! Support the show

The October 2023 Growers Conference Call is up online. The October conference call was held on October 12th, 2023 at 9 p.m. ET. This call featured Keith Shutt and one of his salesmen. Keith is one of our District Managers from North Dakota and also runs a lime-spreading business. North Dakota has soils that test high in calcium, yet Keith has still helped a lot of people with lime. We will hold these calls on the second Thursday of each month from September 2023 to April 2024. We will often be using pictures and presentations on these calls, so if you're able to access it with a computer or smartphone where you'll be able to see and listen it would be to your benefit. As always, we will strive to make the calls as profitable as possible to all of our listeners. Support the show

Welcome to "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen," the podcast brought to you by Growers Mineral! Join us for insightful discussions led by Jim, the esteemed Director of Research at Growers Mineral, as he shares his expert opinions on a range of fascinating topics he's been delving into lately, with a particular focus on crops and agriculture. In this episode of "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen", Jim dives into the importance of hot mix and the crystallization of fertilizer mix in cold environments. Whether you're a seasoned farmer, an agricultural enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of food production, "In My Opinion" promises to deliver valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions. Jim's passion for the subject shines through as he shares his knowledge and engages in conversations with expert guests from the agricultural community. Join us each month for a new episode, where we'll explore diverse topics like precision farming, biotechnology in agriculture, climate-resilient crops, and more. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic world of agriculture and how it impacts our daily lives. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to expand your understanding of crops and agriculture with Jim Halbeisen on "In My Opinion." This podcast is proudly sponsored by Growers Mineral Corp, a company committed to supporting agricultural innovation and fostering sustainable practices for the future of farming. Don't miss out on the latest insights - subscribe now and be part of the conversation! Support the show

The September 2023 Growers Conference Call is up online. The September conference call was held on September 14th, 2023 at 9 p.m. ET. This call was a little eclectic, with our Director of Research, Jim Halbeisen, covering current events, after which he moved into a price reveal and other company updates. Our Product and Training Specialist covered some of the soil microbe information he presented on at the Growers 2023 Annual Meeting. This was our first call since April. We will hold these calls on the second Thursday of each month from September 2023 to April 2024. We will often be using pictures and presentations on these calls, so if you're able to access it with a computer or smartphone where you'll be able to see and listen it would be to your benefit. As always, we will strive to make the calls as profitable as possible to all of our listeners. Thank you and we hope to see and hear from you tonight! Support the show

Welcome to "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen," the podcast brought to you by Growers Mineral! Join us for insightful discussions led by Jim, the esteemed Director of Research at Growers Mineral, as he shares his expert opinions on a range of fascinating topics he's been delving into lately, with a particular focus on crops and agriculture. In this episode of "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen", Jim will delve into his background on how he got started with Growers and his passion for agriculture. Whether you're a seasoned farmer, an agricultural enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of food production, "In My Opinion" promises to deliver valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions. Jim's passion for the subject shines through as he shares his knowledge and engages in conversations with expert guests from the agricultural community. Join us each month for a new episode, where we'll explore diverse topics like precision farming, biotechnology in agriculture, climate-resilient crops, and more. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic world of agriculture and how it impacts our daily lives. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to expand your understanding of crops and agriculture with Jim Halbeisen on "In My Opinion." This podcast is proudly sponsored by Growers Mineral Corp, a company committed to supporting agricultural innovation and fostering sustainable practices for the future of farming. Don't miss out on the latest insights - subscribe now and be part of the conversation! Support the show

Welcome to "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen," the podcast brought to you by Growers Mineral! Join us for insightful discussions led by Jim, the esteemed Director of Research at Growers Mineral, as he shares his expert opinions on a range of fascinating topics he's been delving into lately, with a particular focus on crops and agriculture. In each episode, Jim will take you on a journey through the latest trends, discoveries, and advancements in the world of crops and agriculture. Drawing from his extensive reading and research, Jim presents his unique perspectives on everything from innovative farming techniques to sustainable agricultural practices. As a leading figure in the industry, he'll delve into the challenges faced by farmers, the importance of soil health, and the impact of cutting-edge technologies on crop yields. Whether you're a seasoned farmer, an agricultural enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of food production, "In My Opinion" promises to deliver valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions. Jim's passion for the subject shines through as he shares his knowledge and engages in conversations with expert guests from the agricultural community. Join us each month for a new episode, where we'll explore diverse topics like precision farming, biotechnology in agriculture, climate-resilient crops, and more. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic world of agriculture and how it impacts our daily lives. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to expand your understanding of crops and agriculture with Jim Halbeisen on "In My Opinion." This podcast is proudly sponsored by Growers Mineral Corp, a company committed to supporting agricultural innovation and fostering sustainable practices for the future of farming. Don't miss out on the latest insights - subscribe now and be part of the conversation! Support the show

The February conference call was held on February 9th, 2023 at 9 p.m. ET. Our featured speaker wasbe Matt Gooding and we discussed the picture and information featured in February of the Growers 2023 calendar. This experiment showcased what effect foliar feeding has on soil microbiological life and plant weight. We discussed information not shared in the calendar as well, so please tune in! To see the video version head to our Youtube Channel (@Growersmineral) https://youtu.be/3ugY3vlFTP0 Support the show

Our featured speaker was Matt Gooding and we will discussed the pictures featured in January of the Growers 2023 calendar. These pictures showcase the effect of GMS on root growth. Support the show

The Growers Conference Call for December was held on December 8th, 2022. Our featured speakers were Tyler Whitsitt and Jim Seiler. Jim Seiler is a peach grower in Indiana who has used GMS to great effect to protect his crop from frost events. Tyler and his father, Marty, are Grower's salesmen in that area who have worked extensively with Jim and are learning a lot about peaches. The call will serve a dual purpose: to give information to anyone interested in starting to grow peach trees, and to discuss Jim's success with the Growers program and how the program works with peach trees. Tyler is himself growing a few peach trees as well. Support the show

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See the PDF presentation on Understanding the Role of Soil Microbes Support the show

The September 2022 Growers Conference Call was held on September 8th , 2022 and is up online. Our featured speaker was Mike Bulcher, a District Manager from Ohio, who discussed several things, including some new GMS trials he has undertaken on his own farm and how our research links with the results he has seen. Support the show

The call featured Zach Smith, Marguerite Fall, and Asa Bobel, who will be covering the question "What is the Growers Program?". Marguerite and Asa are both familiar with the program but don't have extensive knowledge of it, and will be "interviewing" Zach, as well as voicing their own thoughts on the program. We welcomed any extra questions or input from those calling in as well. This call served as a good foundation for how to define the Growers program and what makes it unique and successful. Support the show

This month’s conference call featured 5 of our District Managers, all from different regions we do business in, who discussed how GMS can be used on various crops in their region. GMS is a very versatile product, and we hope to showcase how it is used on many different crops and the success our customers have had with it. The DM's featured on this call were Loren Scherping of Minnesota, Mike Bulcher of Ohio, Larry Webb of Ontario, John Sensenig of New York, and Daniel Weaver of Georgia. Support the show

This call was focused on the ongoing supply and pricing changes and challenges that Growers is working through. Matt Schoder, our VP of Finance and Operations, will give an update on the pricing and supply chain topics, after which we transitioned into a discussion on the Excel version of our Cost and Nutritional Analysis (CNA). We used the CNA to show how GMS compares to other fertilizer products, given the price increases of all products across the board, to show how our program is still competitive and highly effective. Lastly, we discussed how the Growers program has always put a focus on reducing cost by increasing efficiency, and how that can assist your operation in these high-priced days. Support the show

The featured speakers for the November 2021 conference call were Jim Halbeisen and Zach Smith. We will mainly be discussed the dried GMS experiment where the GMS seemed to grow as it dried, but also discussed other research findings. The growing GMS is an excellent opportunity to learn and discuss the manufacturing technique and structure that help make it such a unique and effective product. Support the show

Matt Gooding and Robert Greenfield come on to discuss their experience using our new Cost and Nutritional Analysis (CNA forms) to compare not only the cost but the nutritional elements of using the Growers Program. Support the show

In this episode of the Growers Podcast, Marguerite Fall and Zach Smith have invited on Matt Gooding, who is one of our District Managers and is our partner in research. In the 2020 season Matt did a soil test trial where he took weekly top and subsoil samples from an established hay field, as well as doing a variety of other tests in the same vein. Our main goal was to observe the changes in test results across an entire growing season. We discuss the results and some observations we’ve made. Support the show

Our September conference call featured Rick Bobel and Matt Schoder, our President and VP of Finance, respectively, who discussed pricing for the new year, new order forms, raw material pricing, information on our annual winter meeting, and information on our updated sales manual Support the show