Episode 52: Solo Thoughts on the Crop Tour and the Black Box
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Episode 52: Solo Thoughts on the Crop Tour and the Black Box
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In this solo episode, Jim shares his perspective on the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, crop yield estimates, and how farmers can cut through the “black box” of USDA reports. Drawing on his 2020 scout experience, he recounts fields that ranged from 300-bushel corn in Illinois to derecho-flattened zeros in Iowa—showing the extremes of U.S. agriculture.
Along the way, Jim addresses common criticisms of the tour (trespassing, cherry-picking fields), explains why transparency matters, and connects the lessons to everyday farming and business decisions.
The bigger theme: in agriculture and in life, information is king, but action is the edge.
👉 Listen for insights on the Crop Tour, yield projections, and decision-making in today’s information-heavy farm economy.