Family Farm to Research Lead: Seth Hanson’s Story - Ep 10 | Hefty Seed Company
Agronomy Answers Podcast
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This episode of the Agronomy Answers podcast features Seth Hansen from the Hefty Seed research team as he talks about what long-term agronomy research really looks like. Seth explains why improvements in soil drainage, soil sampling, and fertility take time, but often lead to the biggest payoffs in the field. He also shares what excites him most about upcoming research, including new soybean traits and plot work that will help guide future decisions. The conversation wraps up with Seth’s advice for young people entering agriculture and why there has never been a better time to get involved.
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