The Return blog.
Field notes, market commentary, and operational thinking on nutrient management, soil productivity, and the economics of poultry litter.
Why you should plant another field of corn now.
The calendar in your head may be costing you more than it saves. Revenue math, residue economics, and how to take an opportunistic corn-on-corn acre without giving up soil organic matter.
Middle East conflict and fertilizer prices: what farmers should watch.
How global energy markets and geopolitical tensions influence fertilizer prices — and how growers can manage their exposure.
A proven path to resilience.
The latest trials from NRCS, SHI, and Midwest universities point to one clear takeaway: improving soil biology remains one of the most reliable ways to cut costs and reduce risk.
Weathering the storm of rising fertilizer costs.
While fertilizer markets remain unpredictable, here are practical strategies to steady costs and cash flow, and protect your bottom line.
Why fall is best for chicken litter. Especially 2025.
Cool-season crop growth, forecasted fall moisture, and nutrient release timing all line up for higher yields and better ROI.
Four long-term studies that prove poultry litter pays off.
Better margins, stronger soil, and resilience under stress. The data doesn't lie.
Finish strong with summer brood: secure late season and prep for spring.
A more resilient third crop. A jump on spring. And organic matter for long-term soil health.
Why beans love brood: real yield gains proven.
Discover how and why a spring spreading can boost soybean yields.
Return® and Growers Edge launch fast, no-hassle input financing.
The new program offers farmers who need access to capital near-instant credit decisions, competitive rates, and a 100% digital process.
Stronger stalks, taller crops: zinc to the rescue.
Why zinc — an often-overlooked micronutrient — may be the key to taller, healthier crops and a more resilient harvest.
Why organic matter really matters.
Better water retention, soil aeration, and more resilient crops — organic matter is a key to healthier soil and more consistent yields.
Organic growing: the proof is in the yields.
40 years of rigorous analysis on yields, soil, and profit in organic systems.
Return gets part of $83M USDA grant.
A recent USDA grant lets Return expand nutrient product output and offerings for 2025.
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