E88 | From Soil Data to Real Decisions: Getting ROI From Every Acre with Trent Mastny

Episode Summary


Garrett sits down with Trent Mastny, a Nebraska-based farmer, agronomist and sales rep with JTM Ag, to explore how the next generation of soil sampling tools can help farmers make smarter fertility and planting decisions.


They break down what makes zone sampling more accurate than traditional grids, how the Haney test measures real nutrient availability, and why tools like Ferticast are helping bridge the gap between data and action.


Key thoughts from Garrett and Trent’s discussion on soil sampling:


• Why timing and planning matter for fall soil sampling

• How to interpret and apply the Haney and Indicator Complete soil tests

• The role of BaselineRx in building long-term field maps

• How Ferticast uses AI and agronomist input to turn soil data into usable fertility recommendations

• Why cutting costs blindly is one of the biggest mistakes farms make in tight years


It’s a deep dive into soil, data, and decision-making — all centered around farming intentionally and using information to lead with confidence.


Resources & Links:


• To learn more about how I can help you achieve financial clarity and confidence through essential tools and systems, check out my free training here (https://linktr.ee/pioneerfarmer?el=po...) !


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• Follow Trent on X (https://x.com/trentmastny?s=21&t=7RQq...)


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