A Southland Organics Production
with Mike Usry & Joseph Boehm
You can't have culture
without agriculture.
Deep dives into soil biology, poultry health, and the science that actually works on real farms.
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Carbon is the foundation of all life, but it's the most overlooked element in modern agriculture. Mike Usry explains why carbon matters more than any other input.
Everyone talks NPK. Nobody talks about the element that actually runs the show.
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You're spending money on fertilizer, but your results aren't improving. Mike Usry explains the soil biology reasons your inputs fail and what to fix first.
The answer isn't more fertilizer — it's what's missing from your soil.
Everyone talks about humic and fulvic acid, but most people can't explain the difference. Mike Usry breaks down what each one actually does in your soil and why it matters for your results.
One builds structure. The other delivers nutrients. You need both.
Most farmers manage what they can see—but 90% of plant health happens underground. Mike Usry explains the hidden microbial economy that determines whether your inputs work or waste money.
90% of plant health happens where you can't see it.
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Founder & CEO
With years of experience in humate deposits and soil biology, Mike brings practical knowledge from the field to every conversation. He founded Southland Organics to create sustainable solutions that work with nature, not against it.
Co-Host, Ag & Culture Podcast
Joseph co-hosts the Ag & Culture Podcast alongside Mike Usry, bringing curiosity and practical questions to each conversation. His approach helps translate complex soil science and agriculture topics into accessible insights for growers of all levels.
Ag & Culture is more than just a podcast about farming — it's about the people, practices, and science that make agriculture work.
Each episode, we dig into topics that matter: soil biology, animal health, sustainable practices, and the economics of farming. No fluff, no filler — just real conversations with people doing the work.
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