Farming is about more than one season—it’s about building a legacy. At Axis Seed – Red Barn, the Max Yield System helps growers boost productivity, profitability, and sustainability through data-driven, customized plans. From crop planning to in-season decisions, we help you grow more with less and create long-term success for future generations.

Your success depends on who you surround yourself with. In this episode, Matt Long shares how the MAX Yield System partners with five top ag companies—Axis Seed, BW Fusion, Ligos, Meristem, and Pivot Bio—to help you break free from outdated practices, maximize yield, grow your farm, and build a lasting legacy. Don't let the crabs pull you back—surround yourself with the right five and rise.

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Protect your corn seed investment with proper storage and handling. Keep seed cool, dry, and away from pests, chemicals, and rough handling to maintain germination and yield potential. Use sealed packaging, store above ground, and plan for timely planting. Follow these tips to preserve seed quality and ensure a strong, healthy start for your 2025 crop.

Axis Seed’s local testing is a legacy-building tool for your farm. In this episode, Matt Long shares how Red Barn selects hybrids through a rigorous, local-focused process using 19 trait ratings and real Kansas plots. With 2025 testing expanding to 11 sites, the goal is simple: deliver the right hybrids for your fields using real data—not averages. Plan, execute, debrief. That’s how you grow your legacy.

Legacy isn’t just a future dream—it’s built by the decisions you make today. At Axis Seed – Red Barn, we use the Max Yield System to help growers create field-by-field plans that boost profitability and build long-term success. From crop and seed selection to fertility and protection, we’re here to help you grow your yield—and your legacy. Let’s build your 2025 plan together.

Sulfur and phosphorus are key to efficient fertility planning. In this episode, Matt Long explains why sulfur is now considered the “fourth macronutrient,” boosting nitrogen efficiency and helping unlock tied-up phosphorus and micros. Learn how balancing sulfate and phosphate improves plant health, ROI, and soil performance in your 2025 MAX Yield System plan.

Fertility planning is both simple and complex—but critical to 2025 profitability. In this Max Yield System update, Matt Long explains how nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur planning starts with solid soil testing and crop plans. Collect the data, build a plan, and boost ROI. Don’t delay—now’s the time to finalize your 2025 fertility strategy with Red Barn.

Fertility planning starts with soil testing. In Part 3 of the MAX Yield System, Matt Long explains how to build efficient fertility plans using yield goals, APHs, and soil data. Overapplying nutrients wastes money and harms soil balance. Use the data to apply only what your crop needs and maximize ROI in 2025.

Growing your legacy takes more than tradition—it takes a plan. The Max Yield System is your roadmap to long-term profitability. Use the “Good, Difficult, Different” method to debrief, improve, and implement smarter strategies each season. Legacy is built on progress. Let’s build yours with a 2025 Max Yield plan that grows your yield—and your future.

2025 profitability starts with a plan—and most growers won’t make one. Weather only accounts for 48% of yield. The rest is up to you. Agronomic decisions and execution drive results. Don’t wait. Build your Max Yield System plan now to capture every bushel possible. Red Barn is here to help, but space is limited. Plan smarter, grow stronger, and take control of your 2025 profitability.

In Part 2 of the MAX Yield System series, Matt Long breaks down the crop and seed plans. Learn how to set yield goals by field, use historical APHs, and build a hybrid-by-field plan using a diversified hybrid portfolio. This approach helps manage risk, reduce stress, and boost ROI. Start planning now to grow with more confidence in 2025.

The MAX Yield System is a customizable, field-by-field planning approach that helps growers reduce stress and boost ROI. With four key parts—crop plan, seed plan, fertility plan, and crop protection plan—it gives you the structure to make better decisions and the flexibility to adapt year after year. Plan ahead, grow smarter, and build a system that supports your farm’s long-term success.

At Axis Seed – Red Barn, reflection and planning are key to helping growers reach their full potential. As the 2024 season winds down, Matt Long shares his goals for the year ahead—focused on building the strongest hybrid portfolio, expanding local data collection, and delivering unmatched service.

This week on EZ Ag, Matt Long shares his favorite family activities for the holiday season—from cooking prime rib and shrimp cocktail to enjoying outdoor hunts for pheasant and quail. He also talks about the fun of stuffing Christmas stockings with everything from silver dollars to candy and lottery tickets. Whether it’s food, fresh air, or festive traditions, Matt encourages listeners to make the most of this special time of year with loved ones. Grow Strong with Axis Seed.

Harvest is wrapping up, which means it's time to plan for next season. Finalize next year’s cropping plan by Thanksgiving so you can relax during the holidays. Inspect equipment—especially the planter, since it sets your yield potential. And find winter meetings to attend for new ideas and insights. Use this time to turn harvest notes into next year’s profits. – Matt Long, EZ Ag. Grow your Yield. Grow your Legacy. Grow Strong with Axis Seed.

Modern farming demands more than guesswork. Red Barn Enterprises delivers proactive agribusiness consulting through its Max Yield System—offering early planning, innovative products, and sustainable strategies tailored to your fields. From soil health to weed prevention, our expert team helps you grow smarter, boost yields, and protect your land for the long haul.

Facing Kansas farm challenges like drought, tough weeds, and poor soil? Red Barn Enterprises offers expert agricultural consulting tailored to your fields. With data-driven strategies and local insight, our Max Yield System helps you boost productivity, stay ahead of weather, and get the most from every acre. Let’s grow smarter—partner with Red Barn today.

Last week we introduced the Max Yield System. This week, we hand you the tools to build your own. From crop and seed selection to fertility and crop protection planning, we break down the four key components of a plan that helps you farm with confidence—even when the unexpected hits. Don’t farm tight margins blind—build your M.Y. System now.

Flying by the seat of your pants in ag? That’s a fast track to lost yield and profit. This week’s blog dives into the Max Yield System—Red Barn’s proven, field-by-field planning approach built around five key touchpoints to help you manage risk, maximize ROI, and take control of the season before it even starts.