Ag Solutions Network

02/13/2026

We get it—crop nutrition isn't a quick fix; it's the long game that pays off at harvest. Products and practices that lock in your nitrogen, feed soil biology, and build resilient plants deliver real results when it counts.

The POWER2GRO Crop Production System works as hard as your budget does: customized macros, micros, and enzymatic biologicals for season-long plant health and better nutrient efficiency.

https://agsolutionsnetwork.com/power2gro-crop-nutrition/

02/10/2026

"What do we know about farmers? They're the only person in the economy that pays retail, buys retail, sells wholesale, pays the freight both ways. We are price takers, not price makers. And the changes that the marketplace or the regulatory space or even in the regen space wants, is on the back of the farmer. And so it's really, really important that we keep it practical and keep the farmer at the center of that conversation." - USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt.

Tune in to AgEmerge Podcast 181 as host Monte Bottens talks with Chief Aubrey Bettencourt about how innovative programs, voluntary practices, and market-driven solutions are transforming the ways farmers conserve resources, improve soil health, and remain resilient.
Watch on YouTube, Rumble or listen with your favorite audio platform.

02/10/2026

"What do we know about farmers? They're the only person in the economy that pays retail, buys retail, sells wholesale, pays the freight both ways. We are price takers, not price makers. And the changes that the marketplace or the regulatory space or even in the regen space wants, is on the back of the farmer. And so it's really, really important that we keep it practical and keep the farmer at the center of that conversation." - USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt.

Tune in to AgEmerge Podcast 181 as host Monte Bottens talks with Chief Aubrey Bettencourt about how innovative programs, voluntary practices, and market-driven solutions are transforming the ways farmers conserve resources, improve soil health, and remain resilient.

Watch on YouTube, Rumble or listen with your favorite audio platform.

Unlock the future of farming with insights from one of America's leading agriculture champions. Aubrey Bettencourt, Chief of the NRCS, and Host Monte Bottens...

02/06/2026

For 20+ years, we've demonstrated Power2Gro Crop Nutrition solutions right on growers' own fields—with side-by-side comparisons, root board visuals, soil tests, and yield data. But nothing beats the proof you see in your own backyard. Trials conducted under the exact soil, weather, and management conditions you deal with every season deliver the most credible, relatable results.

Curious how Power2Gro could perform on your acres? Let's set up a trial on your ground.

02/02/2026

Join Monte Bottens next month at the Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference in Ada, Ohio. In addition to Monte's keynote presentation, visit the link below to see the speaker lineup and learning opportunities. https://www.cttcohio.com

CTTC is excited to welcome our 2026 Keynote Speaker - Mr. Monte Bottens! Monte is the host of the AgEmerge podcast in addition to managing Bottens Family Farm, a 2800-acre no-till operation in Cambridge, IL. Monte will share his expertise and insights into regenerative agriculture.

01/30/2026

Epigenetics meets the farm: EpiYield lets you grow, save & replant non-GMO soybeans tailored to your land. Proven in no-till – better plant health, root expression & yield potential.
Break the cycle → https://agsolutionsnetwork.com/epiyield-seed-program/

01/27/2026

Be prepared to have your farming and business perspectives challenged.

01/27/2026

Damian Mason brings his signature wit, straight talk, and decades of experience to remind us: agriculture isn't just about growing crops—it's about feeding people, building resilient systems, and securing the future. Monte Bottens sits down with Damian, an agricultural speaker, podcaster, and industry provocateur, for a no-holds-barred conversation about the real purpose and future of farming.

Damian Mason brings his signature wit, straight talk, and decades of experience to remind us: agriculture isn't just about growing crops—it's about feeding p...

01/26/2026

Monte Bottens is on the west coast! Join him at the Regenerative Tree Nut Field Day this week hosted by Burroughs Family Farms. You'll also hear from Silas Rossow and Derek Lange of California Ag Solutions.

01/23/2026

Monte Bottens breaks down biological crop nutrition. Tune in to learn how biologicals can be the driving force to improving your soil and crop health.

Biologicals in POWER2GROThe Biologicals in the POWER2GRO line-up are designed to enhance plant growth through targeted stimulation of the beneficial organism...

01/20/2026

What do epigenetics have to do with cattle, citrus and soil health? Here's a clip from AgEmerge Podcast 179 with Derek Lange of California Ag Solutions and Citrus Cattle Company. He and Monte Bottens talk about their cattle habits. Watch or listen to the entire episode on your favorite platform.

Cattle and Trees. A Surprising Connection. Derek Lange is a third-generation citrus grower and cattle rancher from Tulare County, California. He's also a Reg...

01/19/2026

Here are a few factors to consider about decreasing P runoff. Have you run 100,000 scenarios through your head? This article provides 9 takeaways based on farm simulation models in Wisconsin. The first soil health practice you implement could have the greatest impact. It's never too late to take the next right step.

#9: "The most significant reduction in runoff will come from the first practice implemented. If you implement multiple practices, like no-till, then cover crops and then add filter strips, you should see appreciable reduction in P losses. However, Hall noted that it won’t often be additive. In other words, each additional practice will help, but not by as much as when that was the only practice implemented."
Article by Tom J. Bechman for Farm Progress Daily

Learn how less tillage, cover crops and filter strips lead to less P in water leaving your farm.