Progress Over Perfection
in Nutrient Management
Summer Agronomy Conference 2025
Key Takeaways
- Time is a precious commodity. We can't buy more of it, so we must invest it wisely in education, services, and innovation.
- Land is finite. Nutrient management helps preserve and optimize this critical resource.
- Technology enables progress. Tools like the Radical App, GeoPress, and Radical Lab streamline sampling, analysis, and decision-making.
- Precision matters. Moving from macro-level assumptions to micro-level data improves accuracy and ROI.
- Static practices are costly. “We’ve always done it this way” can lead to missed opportunities.
- Progress is personal. Whether it’s freeing up time for family, expanding your farm, or launching a passion project, how you manage your farm plays a role.
What to Expect
In this opening presentation from the 2025 Summer Agronomy Conference, hear from Matt Grove, Radicle Agronomics’ North America sales manager. Learn why he challenges the traditional mindset of striving for perfection in farming practices, especially when it comes to nutrient management, and instead advocates for consistent progress. See how farmers, agronomists, and crop consultants can rethink how they invest their time, manage their land, and adopt new technologies.
Perfection is elusive and nearly impossible to reach, but progress is achievable—and essential. Whether you're a grower, a soil sampler, or a retail agronomist, the decisions you make today can shape the future of your fields and your business. Our time and our land are our most valuable commodities, and how we manage them determines the success of our business, both in terms of return on investment and long-term sustainability.
General George S. Patton had a famous quote: “A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan next week.” In agriculture, this translates to taking action, learning from experience, and continuously improving even if the path isn’t perfect.
Featured Products
- Radical App » A user-friendly platform that connects planning, sampling, and analysis in one place.
- GeoPress » Field-ready technology that improves sample consistency and efficiency at the point of collection.
- Radicle Lab » High-powered analysis that delivers reliable data to inform smarter decisions.
