Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
"We fixed the soil, and then it fixed the cow."
🎧 Full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=PmWjxoB3Pds
Alex Udermann is a fifth-generation farmer from Minnesota whose family manages a diverse dairy operation that includes milk cows, steers, and row crops. In 2016, facing significant financial struggles and equity erosion, Alex transitioned the farm to regenerative practices to ensure its survival and profitability.
Today, the farm is 100% no-till and incorporates cover crops, nutrient management plans, and large-scale composting. Alex uses advanced technology like drones for interseeding and foliar feeding.
Today on the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, Alex and John Kempf discuss:
⚕️ The dramatic reduction in veterinary expenses and improvements in livestock health following soil health changes
🏦 Dealing with unsupportive banks and traditional agronomy managers
🚜 Switching to no-till soybeans with a small investment in existing equipment
🦠 The use of drones and compost extracts to increase fungal levels and biological diversity in the soil
💦 Massive improvements in water infiltration compared to neighboring conventional fields after heavy rains
🎧 Full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=PmWjxoB3Pds
"We fixed the soil, and then it fixed the cow."
🎧 Full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=PmWjxoB3Pds
Alex Udermann is a fifth-generation farmer from Minnesota whose family manages a diverse dairy operation that includes milk cows, steers, and row crops. In 2016, facing significant financial struggles and equity erosion, Alex transitioned the farm to regenerative practices to ensure its survival and profitability.
Today, the farm is 100% no-till and incorporates cover crops, nutrient management plans, and large-scale composting. Alex uses advanced technology like drones for interseeding and foliar feeding.
Today on the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, Alex and John Kempf discuss:
⚕️ The dramatic reduction in veterinary expenses and improvements in livestock health following soil health changes
🏦 Dealing with unsupportive banks and traditional agronomy managers
🚜 Switching to no-till soybeans with a small investment in existing equipment
🦠 The use of drones and compost extracts to increase fungal levels and biological diversity in the soil
💦 Massive improvements in water infiltration compared to neighboring conventional fields after heavy rains
🎧 Full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=PmWjxoB3Pds
