More Profit, Fewer Inputs: Regenerative Farming with Rodney Saunders Ep. 133

In this episode of The Acres U.S.A. Podcast host Taylor Henry sits down with Rodney Saunders of Understanding Ag to discuss how farmers and ranchers can improve profitability by building healthier soils, reducing input costs, and implementing regenerative agricultural practices. Drawing on his 34-year career with the NRCS and his experience as a regenerative agriculture consultant, Rodney shares practical insights into cover cropping, nutrient management, livestock integration, and adaptive grazing. He explains how producers are reducing fertilizer applications, extending grazing seasons, and improving their bottom lines without sacrificing productivity. Taylor and Rodney also discuss the challenges facing today's farmers, the importance of experimenting on a small scale, and how biological soil function can help producers become less dependent on costly inputs. Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode: Azure Standard : https://www.azurestandard.com/ American Farmland Trust : https://farmland.org/ Important Links from Today’s Episode: Members site: https://members.acresusa.com Acres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/ Eco-Ag 2026 Tickets: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/ Eco-Ag 2026 Exhibitor Information: https://conference.eco-ag.com/booth-selection-page-page Understanding Ag Website: https://understandingag.com/ Understanding Ag/Acres USA Course: https://understandingag.acresusa.com/regen-ag-101