Agronomists Happy Hour Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:20:28 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1384621 en-us © 2026 Agronomists Happy Hour yes c27408e8-e10c-5dad-bc3b-1e83e8905cb3 Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson episodic false Two agronomists from North Dakota getting into conversations with others that work in agriculture, of course over a beer. Agronomy, Beer, Fun!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ee11j5j6k3evzvuczltpsddmw8m1?.jpg Agronomists Happy Hour https://www.buzzsprout.com/1384621 Michael Frank Michael Frank Michael frank helps us discuss why not every ag tech idea will survive and why.

]]> Michael frank helps us discuss why not every ag tech idea will survive and why.

]]> Buzzsprout-19482267 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0500 4017 full false It's a FLOOD! It's a FLOOD! Jason and Bridgette recap an excess water situation in the fields and plan what comes next. You’ll learn an Alaskan ale’s BLE and what Bridgette’s mom thought should be in the “Storm” kit.

]]> Jason and Bridgette recap an excess water situation in the fields and plan what comes next. You’ll learn an Alaskan ale’s BLE and what Bridgette’s mom thought should be in the “Storm” kit.

]]> Buzzsprout-19426798 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0500 2798 full false Kevin Thoresness: The Weed Control History from Wheat to Beans Kevin Thoresness: The Weed Control History from Wheat to Beans How do you get federal herbicide labels? What's the company evolution from his career to Bayer? How Kevin Thoresness impacted the Northern Plains wheat market.

]]> How do you get federal herbicide labels? What's the company evolution from his career to Bayer? How Kevin Thoresness impacted the Northern Plains wheat market.

]]> Buzzsprout-19397443 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 4631 full false Grann & Co. Grann & Co. Brittany Grann, founder of Grann & Co., and her business partner, Emily Feilmeier, share their journey from agricultural roots and traditional careers to building a thriving business focused on digital marketing, social media, and website design.  They discuss the importance of authenticity, understanding your niche, and leveraging personal networks to grow. 

Visit the Grann & Co. website here: www.grannandco.com

Find Brittany Grann on Facebook

]]> Brittany Grann, founder of Grann & Co., and her business partner, Emily Feilmeier, share their journey from agricultural roots and traditional careers to building a thriving business focused on digital marketing, social media, and website design.  They discuss the importance of authenticity, understanding your niche, and leveraging personal networks to grow. 

Visit the Grann & Co. website here: www.grannandco.com

Find Brittany Grann on Facebook

]]> Buzzsprout-19358686 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0500 4401 full false Gary Lezak Gary Lezak Meteorologist Gary Lezak shares his insights on weather cycles, El Nino impacts, and how predictive models like the LRC revolutionize planning for farmers and disaster preparedness. Plus, get practical advice on drought management, AI's role in meteorology, and industry trends. 

Follow Gary on Facebook 

Weather 20/20

]]> Meteorologist Gary Lezak shares his insights on weather cycles, El Nino impacts, and how predictive models like the LRC revolutionize planning for farmers and disaster preparedness. Plus, get practical advice on drought management, AI's role in meteorology, and industry trends. 

Follow Gary on Facebook 

Weather 20/20

]]> Buzzsprout-19323370 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0500 4194 full false Spring Update with Jason & Bridgette Spring Update with Jason & Bridgette Join us for a candid discussion between Jason and Bridgette as they share firsthand insights into the current agronomic season in North Dakota. From weather challenges to legislation impacts, this episode covers everything farmers need to know to navigate this unique year.

]]> Join us for a candid discussion between Jason and Bridgette as they share firsthand insights into the current agronomic season in North Dakota. From weather challenges to legislation impacts, this episode covers everything farmers need to know to navigate this unique year.

]]> Buzzsprout-19285640 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0500 2785 full false Dave Gehrtz Dave Gehrtz A canola history lesson with Dave Gehrtz. Dave reminds us to be positive in our industry and make notes so you can write your book someday!


Click here for photo of a slide rule

Click here for photo of a View-Master

]]> A canola history lesson with Dave Gehrtz. Dave reminds us to be positive in our industry and make notes so you can write your book someday!


Click here for photo of a slide rule

Click here for photo of a View-Master

]]> Buzzsprout-19243515 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0500 3792 full false Godfrey Friedt Godfrey Friedt Whether you're a producer looking to optimize your yield, a foodie craving cleaner ingredients, or just curious about what’s in your flour, this episode will help you understand the journey of wheat from field to table.

]]> Whether you're a producer looking to optimize your yield, a foodie craving cleaner ingredients, or just curious about what’s in your flour, this episode will help you understand the journey of wheat from field to table.

]]> Buzzsprout-19234359 Mon, 25 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500 5987 full false #Plant26: Planting or Holding Pattern? #Plant26: Planting or Holding Pattern? Jason and Bridgette decide who's planting, who's not. Cab entertainment recommendations such as podcasts, what we're reading and why didn't anyone drink a beer in this episode?? 

]]> Jason and Bridgette decide who's planting, who's not. Cab entertainment recommendations such as podcasts, what we're reading and why didn't anyone drink a beer in this episode?? 

]]> Buzzsprout-19171238 Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500 3557 full false David Boehm David Boehm Discover how a versatile career, from agronomy in the Red River Valley to leading the Northern Crops Institute, shapes the next wave of crop utilization, product development, and market expansion.

]]> Discover how a versatile career, from agronomy in the Red River Valley to leading the Northern Crops Institute, shapes the next wave of crop utilization, product development, and market expansion.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-19147070 Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500 5495 full false New Season, New Changes! New Season, New Changes! We're kicking off the 2026 growing season with an update..... who's that new voice? What are Kyle and Jason doing this season? You'll find us with a beer, our favorite book and a plan for the upcoming year!

]]> We're kicking off the 2026 growing season with an update..... who's that new voice? What are Kyle and Jason doing this season? You'll find us with a beer, our favorite book and a plan for the upcoming year!

]]> Buzzsprout-19094472 Sun, 03 May 2026 16:00:00 -0500 3467 6 1 full false Lester Jones Lester Jones  In this engaging episode, we sit down with Lester Jones, the Vice President of Analytics and Chief Economist for the National Beer Wholesalers Association. We dive into the fascinating world of beer and alcohol, exploring the evolution of consumer preferences and the impact on the industry. Lester shares insights on the history of beer consumption, the rise of craft breweries, and the changing landscape of alcohol choices. From the economics of distribution to the cultural significance of beer, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the past, present, and future of the beverage industry. Whether you're a beer enthusiast or just curious about the trends shaping the market, this conversation is sure to enlighten and entertain. 

]]>  In this engaging episode, we sit down with Lester Jones, the Vice President of Analytics and Chief Economist for the National Beer Wholesalers Association. We dive into the fascinating world of beer and alcohol, exploring the evolution of consumer preferences and the impact on the industry. Lester shares insights on the history of beer consumption, the rise of craft breweries, and the changing landscape of alcohol choices. From the economics of distribution to the cultural significance of beer, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the past, present, and future of the beverage industry. Whether you're a beer enthusiast or just curious about the trends shaping the market, this conversation is sure to enlighten and entertain. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-17422106 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0500 5405 5 11 full true Dan Sem Dan Sem  Please join us on this week’s Agronomists Happy Hour as we sit down with Dan Sem, General Manager of Dakota Agronomy Partners. With decades of hands‑on experience in grain marketing and fertilizer management, Dan brings a rare blend of big‑picture strategy and field‑level know‑how. He’s seen the industry evolve from slow‑turn elevators to today’s high‑speed, data‑driven operations, and he’s here to share what’s working—and what isn’t—as farmers contend with shifting global supply chains, unpredictable weather, and the ever‑present need to manage risk. 

In our conversation, Dan opens up about balancing price‑hedging tactics with on‑the‑ground realities, the logistical puzzles that keep him up at night, and why building a strong workplace culture is just as crucial as choosing the right product. Whether you’re wrestling with spring seeding timelines or scouting for talent in a tight labor market, Dan’s insights will help you sharpen your decision‑making toolkit and stay ahead of the curve. Tune in for an honest, entertaining look at modern agriculture straight from the front lines. 

]]>  Please join us on this week’s Agronomists Happy Hour as we sit down with Dan Sem, General Manager of Dakota Agronomy Partners. With decades of hands‑on experience in grain marketing and fertilizer management, Dan brings a rare blend of big‑picture strategy and field‑level know‑how. He’s seen the industry evolve from slow‑turn elevators to today’s high‑speed, data‑driven operations, and he’s here to share what’s working—and what isn’t—as farmers contend with shifting global supply chains, unpredictable weather, and the ever‑present need to manage risk. 

In our conversation, Dan opens up about balancing price‑hedging tactics with on‑the‑ground realities, the logistical puzzles that keep him up at night, and why building a strong workplace culture is just as crucial as choosing the right product. Whether you’re wrestling with spring seeding timelines or scouting for talent in a tight labor market, Dan’s insights will help you sharpen your decision‑making toolkit and stay ahead of the curve. Tune in for an honest, entertaining look at modern agriculture straight from the front lines. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-17188715 Mon, 19 May 2025 07:00:00 -0500 6443 5 10 full true Joseph Atha Joseph Atha  

In this Agronomists Happy Hour, Joseph Atha (which Jason and Kyle butcher the pronunciation of Atha many times this episode) shares his journey from Indiana to Minnesota, where he now runs North Point Agronomy. He discusses the unique challenges and opportunities in managing diverse crops like perennial ryegrass, the importance of community and networking in the agronomy field, and the balance between work and family life in rural Minnesota. Joseph also reflects on his experiences in the Boundary Waters, highlighting the joys and challenges of outdoor adventures with his family. They delve into precision agriculture techniques, emphasizing the efficiency of soil sampling and innovative approaches to agronomy. The discussion highlights the value of collaboration and community among soil samplers, as well as the potential for future events that bring together professionals in the field. 

]]>  

In this Agronomists Happy Hour, Joseph Atha (which Jason and Kyle butcher the pronunciation of Atha many times this episode) shares his journey from Indiana to Minnesota, where he now runs North Point Agronomy. He discusses the unique challenges and opportunities in managing diverse crops like perennial ryegrass, the importance of community and networking in the agronomy field, and the balance between work and family life in rural Minnesota. Joseph also reflects on his experiences in the Boundary Waters, highlighting the joys and challenges of outdoor adventures with his family. They delve into precision agriculture techniques, emphasizing the efficiency of soil sampling and innovative approaches to agronomy. The discussion highlights the value of collaboration and community among soil samplers, as well as the potential for future events that bring together professionals in the field. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-17095157 Sun, 04 May 2025 19:00:00 -0500 4516 5 9 full true Gary Lezak Gary Lezak Kyle and Jason welcome back Gary Lezak, the owner of Weather 2020 to happy hour.  Gary shares his journey from a TV meteorologist to the founder of Weather 2020, discussing the evolution of weather prediction technology and the development of the Global Predictor app. The conversation highlights the importance of accurate weather forecasting for agriculture, the impact of weather patterns on farming, and the role of technology in enhancing prediction accuracy. Listeners gain insights into the challenges and successes of long-range forecasting, as well as the significance of understanding local weather patterns. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the intricacies of weather forecasting, particularly focusing on the LRC model and its implications for agriculture. They discuss the accuracy of long-range predictions, the integration of AI in weather models, and the importance of understanding weather patterns for effective crop management. The conversation also touches on the significance of events like Commodity Classic in fostering connections within the agricultural community. 

]]> Kyle and Jason welcome back Gary Lezak, the owner of Weather 2020 to happy hour.  Gary shares his journey from a TV meteorologist to the founder of Weather 2020, discussing the evolution of weather prediction technology and the development of the Global Predictor app. The conversation highlights the importance of accurate weather forecasting for agriculture, the impact of weather patterns on farming, and the role of technology in enhancing prediction accuracy. Listeners gain insights into the challenges and successes of long-range forecasting, as well as the significance of understanding local weather patterns. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the intricacies of weather forecasting, particularly focusing on the LRC model and its implications for agriculture. They discuss the accuracy of long-range predictions, the integration of AI in weather models, and the importance of understanding weather patterns for effective crop management. The conversation also touches on the significance of events like Commodity Classic in fostering connections within the agricultural community. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-16889242 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0500 5237 5 8 full false Farm TRX Farm TRX For happy hour we meet up with Bryn & Allison from Farm TRX, an ag tech business based out of Ottawa with roots in the prairies of Saskatchewan. Farm TRX offers a simple and yet very effective DIY style yield and moisture monitoring system that really makes collecting yield data on any combine very easy. Come listen along for their story and the places that making a yield monitor system has taken them.   

]]> For happy hour we meet up with Bryn & Allison from Farm TRX, an ag tech business based out of Ottawa with roots in the prairies of Saskatchewan. Farm TRX offers a simple and yet very effective DIY style yield and moisture monitoring system that really makes collecting yield data on any combine very easy. Come listen along for their story and the places that making a yield monitor system has taken them.   

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-16805526 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0500 4166 5 7 full true Leo Bortolon Leo Bortolon  In this conversation, Leo Bortolon shares his journey from Brazil to North Dakota, discussing his extensive background in agriculture, particularly in soil fertility and sustainable farming practices. He highlights his research on cover crops, biostimulants, and the importance of adapting agricultural practices to local conditions. Leo emphasizes the need for better data and legislation to support farmers in adopting innovative practices and improving soil health. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of agricultural trials, the role of biological products, and the importance of research in understanding soil health and crop performance. They discuss the challenges faced in product development, the need for collaboration between farmers and researchers, and the significance of transparency in agricultural practices. The dialogue emphasizes the necessity for critical evaluation of biological products and the importance of building a solid database to support farmers in making informed decisions. 

]]>  In this conversation, Leo Bortolon shares his journey from Brazil to North Dakota, discussing his extensive background in agriculture, particularly in soil fertility and sustainable farming practices. He highlights his research on cover crops, biostimulants, and the importance of adapting agricultural practices to local conditions. Leo emphasizes the need for better data and legislation to support farmers in adopting innovative practices and improving soil health. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of agricultural trials, the role of biological products, and the importance of research in understanding soil health and crop performance. They discuss the challenges faced in product development, the need for collaboration between farmers and researchers, and the significance of transparency in agricultural practices. The dialogue emphasizes the necessity for critical evaluation of biological products and the importance of building a solid database to support farmers in making informed decisions. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-16711931 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0600 5298 5 6 full false Nathan Faleide Nathan Faleide In this conversation, Nathan Faleide shares his unique insights into the world of Ag Tech, discussing his upbringing in agriculture, the evolution of technology in farming, and the challenges of adoption among farmers. He emphasizes the disconnect between tech developers and the practical needs of farmers, highlighting the importance of understanding the end-user experience. The discussion also touches on the corporate landscape of Ag Tech, the complexities of software development, and the reality of integrating technology into farming practices. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the challenges of technology adoption in agriculture, emphasizing the disconnect between the technology provided and the farmers' needs. They explore market dynamics affecting farming practices, the importance of global perspectives on agricultural innovation, and the necessity for farmers to adapt to changing market conditions. The conversation highlights the significance of diverse experiences in agriculture and the shift in focus from quantity to quality in production. Nathan discusses further the evolving landscape of agriculture, emphasizing the importance of technology, community engagement, and transparency in farming practices. He highlights the need for farmers to adapt to changing market demands and consumer preferences, advocating for innovative approaches that prioritize quality and local markets. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by small farms and the necessity of collaboration within rural communities to ensure sustainability and growth in the agricultural sector.

]]> In this conversation, Nathan Faleide shares his unique insights into the world of Ag Tech, discussing his upbringing in agriculture, the evolution of technology in farming, and the challenges of adoption among farmers. He emphasizes the disconnect between tech developers and the practical needs of farmers, highlighting the importance of understanding the end-user experience. The discussion also touches on the corporate landscape of Ag Tech, the complexities of software development, and the reality of integrating technology into farming practices. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the challenges of technology adoption in agriculture, emphasizing the disconnect between the technology provided and the farmers' needs. They explore market dynamics affecting farming practices, the importance of global perspectives on agricultural innovation, and the necessity for farmers to adapt to changing market conditions. The conversation highlights the significance of diverse experiences in agriculture and the shift in focus from quantity to quality in production. Nathan discusses further the evolving landscape of agriculture, emphasizing the importance of technology, community engagement, and transparency in farming practices. He highlights the need for farmers to adapt to changing market demands and consumer preferences, advocating for innovative approaches that prioritize quality and local markets. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by small farms and the necessity of collaboration within rural communities to ensure sustainability and growth in the agricultural sector.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-16594610 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0600 5003 5 5 full true What's On Your Mind? Managing Weeds Without (certain) Traits What's On Your Mind? Managing Weeds Without (certain) Traits Jason and Kyle go on a little riff for happy hour and have a conversation on a hot button issue (no over the top dicamba in 2025 for soybeans). 

]]> Jason and Kyle go on a little riff for happy hour and have a conversation on a hot button issue (no over the top dicamba in 2025 for soybeans). 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-16508433 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:00:00 -0600 3654 5 4 full true Reggie Strickland Reggie Strickland This weeks happy hour is with Reggie Strickland, who farms in eastern North Carolina near the town of Mt. Olive (yes the same Mt. Olive you see on the pickle jar in your fridge). Reggie shares about the lasting impacts of hurricanes to farming and surrounding communities. As we go further into conversation we get to learn more about their farm of corn, soybeans, pickling cucumbers, sweet potatoes, tobacco, swine, and turkeys. 

]]> This weeks happy hour is with Reggie Strickland, who farms in eastern North Carolina near the town of Mt. Olive (yes the same Mt. Olive you see on the pickle jar in your fridge). Reggie shares about the lasting impacts of hurricanes to farming and surrounding communities. As we go further into conversation we get to learn more about their farm of corn, soybeans, pickling cucumbers, sweet potatoes, tobacco, swine, and turkeys. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-16388994 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0600 4636 5 3 full false Kelsey & Paisley Kelsey & Paisley In this episode, guests Kelsey and Paisley VanOverbeke discuss their experiences in agriculture, particularly focusing on forages and alfalfa management. They explore the dynamics of family farming, the challenges faced in the industry, and the importance of teamwork in managing large-scale operations. The conversation delves into the growth of dairy farming in their area, the intricacies of crop management, pest identification, and the significance of irrigation and cutting schedules for alfalfa crops. The episode highlights the evolving landscape of agriculture, and the commitment required to succeed in this field. In this engaging conversation, Kelsey and Paisley share their experiences and preferences in fishing and hunting, discuss the importance of food plot management, and delve into innovative crop trials that enhance agricultural practices. They emphasize the significance of nutrient management in alfalfa production and the balance between tonnage and quality in crop production. The discussion also highlights the role of family in agriculture, showcasing how children can be involved and learn from their parents' work in the field. The episode concludes with reflections on the future of agriculture and the importance of relationships within the industry.

]]> In this episode, guests Kelsey and Paisley VanOverbeke discuss their experiences in agriculture, particularly focusing on forages and alfalfa management. They explore the dynamics of family farming, the challenges faced in the industry, and the importance of teamwork in managing large-scale operations. The conversation delves into the growth of dairy farming in their area, the intricacies of crop management, pest identification, and the significance of irrigation and cutting schedules for alfalfa crops. The episode highlights the evolving landscape of agriculture, and the commitment required to succeed in this field. In this engaging conversation, Kelsey and Paisley share their experiences and preferences in fishing and hunting, discuss the importance of food plot management, and delve into innovative crop trials that enhance agricultural practices. They emphasize the significance of nutrient management in alfalfa production and the balance between tonnage and quality in crop production. The discussion also highlights the role of family in agriculture, showcasing how children can be involved and learn from their parents' work in the field. The episode concludes with reflections on the future of agriculture and the importance of relationships within the industry.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-16318311 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 19:00:00 -0600 4960 5 2 full false Ag With Emma Ag With Emma We start out Season 5 of the Agronomists Happy Hour with Ag With Emma. We have a good BS session with her as we learn just some of her story; from harvest crews, to working on the farm, to now some work in agronomy. 

]]> We start out Season 5 of the Agronomists Happy Hour with Ag With Emma. We have a good BS session with her as we learn just some of her story; from harvest crews, to working on the farm, to now some work in agronomy. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-16245707 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0600 5393 5 1 full true The Montana Mafia The Montana Mafia The conversation revolves around the experiences of the Jason, Kyle and the rest of the Montana Mafia with their soil sampling pickups. They discuss the unique features and challenges of their vehicles, including the placement of the hydraulic cylinder, the comfort of the seats, and the condition of the air conditioning. They also touch on the different regulations and practices for soil sampling in different states. Everyone shares their personal experiences and offer advice for setting up a soil sampling pickup. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the practical aspects of soil sampling and the importance of having a well-equipped and comfortable vehicle. During this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the practical aspects of soil sampling in the field. They talk about the features of Kyle's truck that make soil sampling more efficient, such as the probe holder, bucket holders, and color-organized buckets. They also mention the usefulness of the magnetic cup holder and the quick turn knob for driving between sampling points. The hosts highlight the importance of having the right tools for different soil conditions, such as using slotted probes for dry soil and smaller holes for compacted soil. They also discuss the characteristics of the soil in Montana, describing it as gritty, flowery, and fluffy. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the enjoyable aspects of the trip, including the camaraderie, the scenic views, and the beer selection. The conversation revolves around the experience of soil sampling in Montana, highlighting the challenges and fun moments. The participants discuss the difficulties of navigating unfamiliar terrain, encountering deer skulls and barbed wire, and dealing with different soil types. They also praise the GK FieldMapper app for its ease of use and efficiency in collecting and managing soil samples. The conversation concludes with a discussion of the camaraderie and enjoyment of the Montana soil sampling experience. The conversation concludes with the Mafia reflecting on their experience soil sampling in Montana. They share their favorite moments, including loading up the equipment in the farmer's side by side and sampling on a pivot. They discuss the camaraderie and fun they had working together and the valuable lessons they learned. The Mafia also jokes about creating a reality TV show based on their soil sampling adventures. Overall, they express their love for soil sampling and the enjoyment they find in the process.

]]> The conversation revolves around the experiences of the Jason, Kyle and the rest of the Montana Mafia with their soil sampling pickups. They discuss the unique features and challenges of their vehicles, including the placement of the hydraulic cylinder, the comfort of the seats, and the condition of the air conditioning. They also touch on the different regulations and practices for soil sampling in different states. Everyone shares their personal experiences and offer advice for setting up a soil sampling pickup. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the practical aspects of soil sampling and the importance of having a well-equipped and comfortable vehicle. During this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the practical aspects of soil sampling in the field. They talk about the features of Kyle's truck that make soil sampling more efficient, such as the probe holder, bucket holders, and color-organized buckets. They also mention the usefulness of the magnetic cup holder and the quick turn knob for driving between sampling points. The hosts highlight the importance of having the right tools for different soil conditions, such as using slotted probes for dry soil and smaller holes for compacted soil. They also discuss the characteristics of the soil in Montana, describing it as gritty, flowery, and fluffy. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the enjoyable aspects of the trip, including the camaraderie, the scenic views, and the beer selection. The conversation revolves around the experience of soil sampling in Montana, highlighting the challenges and fun moments. The participants discuss the difficulties of navigating unfamiliar terrain, encountering deer skulls and barbed wire, and dealing with different soil types. They also praise the GK FieldMapper app for its ease of use and efficiency in collecting and managing soil samples. The conversation concludes with a discussion of the camaraderie and enjoyment of the Montana soil sampling experience. The conversation concludes with the Mafia reflecting on their experience soil sampling in Montana. They share their favorite moments, including loading up the equipment in the farmer's side by side and sampling on a pivot. They discuss the camaraderie and fun they had working together and the valuable lessons they learned. The Mafia also jokes about creating a reality TV show based on their soil sampling adventures. Overall, they express their love for soil sampling and the enjoyment they find in the process.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-15838589 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 21:00:00 -0500 7345 4 38 full true Talking Pathology With A Focus On Soybeans: With Sam Markel and Wade Webster Talking Pathology With A Focus On Soybeans: With Sam Markel and Wade Webster In this conversation, Sam Markell and Wade Webster from NDSU Extension discuss the shift in soybean diseases over the years and the importance of disease management. They highlight the emergence of diseases like soybean cyst nematode (SCN), sudden death syndrome (SDS), and frog eye leaf spot. They explain the biology of these diseases and how they interact with each other. The conversation also touches on the impact of weather conditions, the importance of scouting, and the need for resistant varieties and seed treatments. In this conversation, Wade Webster and Sam Markell discuss various soybean diseases, including sudden death syndrome (SDS) and brown stem rot. They explain the symptoms and diagnostics of these diseases, as well as the environmental conditions that favor their development. They also touch on the importance of seed treatments for managing SDS and the potential for extending the lifespan of seed treatments in the future. The conversation concludes with a discussion on other crop diseases, such as rust in dry beans and sunflowers.

]]> In this conversation, Sam Markell and Wade Webster from NDSU Extension discuss the shift in soybean diseases over the years and the importance of disease management. They highlight the emergence of diseases like soybean cyst nematode (SCN), sudden death syndrome (SDS), and frog eye leaf spot. They explain the biology of these diseases and how they interact with each other. The conversation also touches on the impact of weather conditions, the importance of scouting, and the need for resistant varieties and seed treatments. In this conversation, Wade Webster and Sam Markell discuss various soybean diseases, including sudden death syndrome (SDS) and brown stem rot. They explain the symptoms and diagnostics of these diseases, as well as the environmental conditions that favor their development. They also touch on the importance of seed treatments for managing SDS and the potential for extending the lifespan of seed treatments in the future. The conversation concludes with a discussion on other crop diseases, such as rust in dry beans and sunflowers.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-15641188 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0500 5063 4 37 full true Next Season Starts at Harvest: Happy Hour With Kevin Gillespie of Redekop Next Season Starts at Harvest: Happy Hour With Kevin Gillespie of Redekop This week we have Kevin Gillespie on for happy hour, Kevin is the ND/SD regional rep for Redekop and we get the chance to discuss their straw and weed management units for combines and their importance 

]]> This week we have Kevin Gillespie on for happy hour, Kevin is the ND/SD regional rep for Redekop and we get the chance to discuss their straw and weed management units for combines and their importance 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-15605287 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0500 5178 4 36 full true Bull **** Session Bull **** Session In this conversation, Kyle and Jason discuss the ongoing challenges and planning involved in agriculture. They talk about the importance of soil sampling, residue management, rotation planning, and the need to make informed decisions for the next cropping year. They also touch on topics like weed control, fertility management, and the potential impact of weather conditions on crop yields. The conversation emphasizes the need for comprehensive planning and attention to detail in order to maximize productivity and mitigate risks.

]]> In this conversation, Kyle and Jason discuss the ongoing challenges and planning involved in agriculture. They talk about the importance of soil sampling, residue management, rotation planning, and the need to make informed decisions for the next cropping year. They also touch on topics like weed control, fertility management, and the potential impact of weather conditions on crop yields. The conversation emphasizes the need for comprehensive planning and attention to detail in order to maximize productivity and mitigate risks.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-15566042 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 19:00:00 -0500 2447 4 35 full true What's The Buzz With Ag Drones? Happy Hour With Cory Palm What's The Buzz With Ag Drones? Happy Hour With Cory Palm This week Cory Palm stops over for happy hour and we talk about his business Pro Ag Solutions and how drones play into his business. Lots of great info in this for anyone looking to own and operate a drone for ag spraying. 

]]> This week Cory Palm stops over for happy hour and we talk about his business Pro Ag Solutions and how drones play into his business. Lots of great info in this for anyone looking to own and operate a drone for ag spraying. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-15529494 Sun, 04 Aug 2024 19:00:00 -0500 5955 4 34 full true The Wide World of White Mold: Learning From Dr. Michael Wunsch The Wide World of White Mold: Learning From Dr. Michael Wunsch If you are a farmer, retailer, or consultant who helps make decisions on crops affected by white mold (Soybean & Dry Beans in particular), buckle up! Because this episode Michael Wunsch, plant pathologist stationed at the NDSU Carrington research extension station provides a great level of context that accompanies the loads of data available from his group on the topic. This is surely an episode you'll not want to miss.

If you want to find data from Michael's applied research, click the link below:
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/research-extension-centers-recs/carrington-rec/research/plant-pathology

Another great resource to make note of is his white mold management video on you tube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRJJmFU9kNI&list=PLSOmVfcVwGi1MWPK5I6q5nS3Ok2Gb0bpm&index=6

Lastly, if you would like to personally reach out to Michael and ask him anything regarding his knowledge on these topics he can be reached at michael.wunsch@ndsu.edu Office# 701.652.2951

]]> If you are a farmer, retailer, or consultant who helps make decisions on crops affected by white mold (Soybean & Dry Beans in particular), buckle up! Because this episode Michael Wunsch, plant pathologist stationed at the NDSU Carrington research extension station provides a great level of context that accompanies the loads of data available from his group on the topic. This is surely an episode you'll not want to miss.

If you want to find data from Michael's applied research, click the link below:
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/research-extension-centers-recs/carrington-rec/research/plant-pathology

Another great resource to make note of is his white mold management video on you tube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRJJmFU9kNI&list=PLSOmVfcVwGi1MWPK5I6q5nS3Ok2Gb0bpm&index=6

Lastly, if you would like to personally reach out to Michael and ask him anything regarding his knowledge on these topics he can be reached at michael.wunsch@ndsu.edu Office# 701.652.2951

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-15376614 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 22:00:00 -0500 5246 4 33 full true Keep Calm and Trust Your Agronomist: Happy Hour With Jason Voogt Keep Calm and Trust Your Agronomist: Happy Hour With Jason Voogt The conversation this week covers a wide range of topics related to agronomy so buckle up! Topics include scouting, agronomist consulting, field agronomy, crop consulting, soil types, crop coverage, rainfall impact, pre-emergence application, nutrient deficiencies, and crop growth transitions. Discussion on the challenges and observations related to crop management, soil conditions, and the impact of weather on crop development. 

]]> The conversation this week covers a wide range of topics related to agronomy so buckle up! Topics include scouting, agronomist consulting, field agronomy, crop consulting, soil types, crop coverage, rainfall impact, pre-emergence application, nutrient deficiencies, and crop growth transitions. Discussion on the challenges and observations related to crop management, soil conditions, and the impact of weather on crop development. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-15181490 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0500 6805 4 32 full true Collaborating to Solve Problems Through DNA Analysis: Happy Hour With Zack Bateston & Joe Ikley Collaborating to Solve Problems Through DNA Analysis: Happy Hour With Zack Bateston & Joe Ikley More on NAGC testing for Kochia: https://genotypingcenter.com/product/kochia/

In this conversation, Kyle & Jason interview Joe Ikley and Zach Bateson about herbicide resistance testing in weeds. They discuss the work being done at the National Agricultural Genotyping Center (NAGC) in Fargo, North Dakota, and the importance of collaboration between different entities in the agricultural industry. They also talk about the process of testing for herbicide resistance, including target site mutations and non-target site mechanisms. The conversation highlights the need for accurate and timely testing services to help farmers and agronomists make informed decisions about weed management. In this part of the conversation, Zack and Joe discuss the process of collecting and testing weed samples for herbicide resistance. They talk about the importance of receiving a large number of samples to generate data and identify new target site genes. They also mention a project they worked on to test pigweed samples for resistance to different herbicides. Zack explains the high throughput capabilities of their lab and the need for blinded testing. They also discuss the process of collecting and sending in samples for testing, including the availability of free testing for North Dakota residents and the ability to test samples from outside the state for a fee. The conversation explores the importance of proactive detection and management of herbicide resistance in weeds. The speakers discuss the limitations of relying on a single tool for weed management and emphasize the need for preventative detection methods. They highlight the challenges of testing soil samples for pathogens and the importance of targeted soil collection. The conversation then shifts to the discovery of group 14 herbicide resistance in kosher and the collaborative efforts to study and understand this resistance. The speakers stress the importance of diagnostic testing and the need for multi-pronged approaches to weed management.

]]> More on NAGC testing for Kochia: https://genotypingcenter.com/product/kochia/

In this conversation, Kyle & Jason interview Joe Ikley and Zach Bateson about herbicide resistance testing in weeds. They discuss the work being done at the National Agricultural Genotyping Center (NAGC) in Fargo, North Dakota, and the importance of collaboration between different entities in the agricultural industry. They also talk about the process of testing for herbicide resistance, including target site mutations and non-target site mechanisms. The conversation highlights the need for accurate and timely testing services to help farmers and agronomists make informed decisions about weed management. In this part of the conversation, Zack and Joe discuss the process of collecting and testing weed samples for herbicide resistance. They talk about the importance of receiving a large number of samples to generate data and identify new target site genes. They also mention a project they worked on to test pigweed samples for resistance to different herbicides. Zack explains the high throughput capabilities of their lab and the need for blinded testing. They also discuss the process of collecting and sending in samples for testing, including the availability of free testing for North Dakota residents and the ability to test samples from outside the state for a fee. The conversation explores the importance of proactive detection and management of herbicide resistance in weeds. The speakers discuss the limitations of relying on a single tool for weed management and emphasize the need for preventative detection methods. They highlight the challenges of testing soil samples for pathogens and the importance of targeted soil collection. The conversation then shifts to the discovery of group 14 herbicide resistance in kosher and the collaborative efforts to study and understand this resistance. The speakers stress the importance of diagnostic testing and the need for multi-pronged approaches to weed management.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-15098310 Sun, 19 May 2024 21:00:00 -0500 5853 4 31 full true The Impact of Farming Practices on Soil Biology With Joe Ailts The Impact of Farming Practices on Soil Biology With Joe Ailts Key Takeaways From Our Discussion With Joe

Mycorrhizal fungi play a crucial role in plant development and nutrient uptake, and inoculating crops with mycorrhizae can potentially enhance yield and nutrient efficiency.

Trichoderma fungi have the ability to combat fusarium diseases and increase the heat in hot peppers, offering potential benefits in crop production.

Measuring microbial populations in the soil is challenging, but tests like PLFA and B-Crop can provide insights into the presence and diversity of microbes.

Inoculating cover crops with mycorrhizae may help establish a beneficial microbial network in the soil, improving soil health and crop performance.

Different farming practices, such as cover cropping and no-till, can have a significant impact on soil biology, with fields that have been managed with regenerative practices often showing higher levels of biological activity. Comparing different farming practices on a farm scale is crucial for understanding their impact on soil health and nutrient availability.

Rainfall plays a significant role in soil biology and nutrient cycling.

The Haney test can be a useful tool for assessing nitrogen levels in the soil and making informed decisions about side-dress applications.

Interpreting test results requires experience and an understanding of field conditions. Nitrogen is more complicated than carbon due to its mobility, and measuring carbon in the soil is challenging.

Cover cropping can significantly improve organic matter and soil health, even on a small hobby farm.

Planting early maturity soybeans can create opportunities for cover cropping and nitrogen fixation.

Data-driven decision-making is crucial in agriculture, and challenging conventional norms can lead to innovative practices.


]]> Key Takeaways From Our Discussion With Joe

Mycorrhizal fungi play a crucial role in plant development and nutrient uptake, and inoculating crops with mycorrhizae can potentially enhance yield and nutrient efficiency.

Trichoderma fungi have the ability to combat fusarium diseases and increase the heat in hot peppers, offering potential benefits in crop production.

Measuring microbial populations in the soil is challenging, but tests like PLFA and B-Crop can provide insights into the presence and diversity of microbes.

Inoculating cover crops with mycorrhizae may help establish a beneficial microbial network in the soil, improving soil health and crop performance.

Different farming practices, such as cover cropping and no-till, can have a significant impact on soil biology, with fields that have been managed with regenerative practices often showing higher levels of biological activity. Comparing different farming practices on a farm scale is crucial for understanding their impact on soil health and nutrient availability.

Rainfall plays a significant role in soil biology and nutrient cycling.

The Haney test can be a useful tool for assessing nitrogen levels in the soil and making informed decisions about side-dress applications.

Interpreting test results requires experience and an understanding of field conditions. Nitrogen is more complicated than carbon due to its mobility, and measuring carbon in the soil is challenging.

Cover cropping can significantly improve organic matter and soil health, even on a small hobby farm.

Planting early maturity soybeans can create opportunities for cover cropping and nitrogen fixation.

Data-driven decision-making is crucial in agriculture, and challenging conventional norms can lead to innovative practices.


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-15056256 Sun, 12 May 2024 21:00:00 -0500 5757 4 30 full true Spring Preview With The Holy Pokers Spring Preview With The Holy Pokers In this episode, the Holy Pokers discuss the essentials for scouting crops, including clothing, tools, and snacks. They share their personal experiences and preferences for staying comfortable and protected while in the field. 

]]> In this episode, the Holy Pokers discuss the essentials for scouting crops, including clothing, tools, and snacks. They share their personal experiences and preferences for staying comfortable and protected while in the field. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-15017035 Mon, 06 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500 5841 4 29 full true National Wheat Yield Contest - Happy Hour with Anne Osborne & Mark Haugland National Wheat Yield Contest - Happy Hour with Anne Osborne & Mark Haugland The National Wheat Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports and strengthens the wheat industry in the U.S. They focus on research, education, and outreach, and their biggest program is the Wheat Yield Contest. The contest has different categories based on winter or spring wheat, dryland or irrigated, and there is also a new pilot category for digital yield measurement. The contest encourages farmers to improve their yields and learn from each other. It also highlights the importance of quality in wheat production and offers awards for top quality winners. The contest provides a platform for farmers to compete against themselves and push the boundaries of their crop's potential. The conversation discusses the National Wheat Yield Contest and the importance of both yield and quality in wheat production. The hosts and guests share insights and experiences related to the contest, including surprising yield levels in different regions, the significance of varietal choice, the impact of production practices on yield and quality, and the role of sustainability in wheat farming. They also highlight the benefits of participating in the contest, such as learning from top producers and making connections in the industry.

]]> The National Wheat Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports and strengthens the wheat industry in the U.S. They focus on research, education, and outreach, and their biggest program is the Wheat Yield Contest. The contest has different categories based on winter or spring wheat, dryland or irrigated, and there is also a new pilot category for digital yield measurement. The contest encourages farmers to improve their yields and learn from each other. It also highlights the importance of quality in wheat production and offers awards for top quality winners. The contest provides a platform for farmers to compete against themselves and push the boundaries of their crop's potential. The conversation discusses the National Wheat Yield Contest and the importance of both yield and quality in wheat production. The hosts and guests share insights and experiences related to the contest, including surprising yield levels in different regions, the significance of varietal choice, the impact of production practices on yield and quality, and the role of sustainability in wheat farming. They also highlight the benefits of participating in the contest, such as learning from top producers and making connections in the industry.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-14971394 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 19:00:00 -0500 4574 4 28 full true Building on North Dakota's Soybean Legacy One Gene At A Time: Happy Hour With Dr. Carrie Miranda Building on North Dakota's Soybean Legacy One Gene At A Time: Happy Hour With Dr. Carrie Miranda Carrie Miranda, an assistant professor at NDSU specializing in soybean breeding and genetics, discusses her journey into agriculture and her work in soybean breeding. She explains the importance of soybean maturity and the challenges of breeding for North Dakota's unique environment. Carrie also highlights the need for new germplasm and the potential for improving soybean yields in the state. In this part of the conversation, Carrie Miranda discusses the influence of genetics and the environment on soybean maturity and yield. She explains that while genetics play a significant role in maturity, environmental factors such as nighttime temperatures can also affect soybean maturity. Carrie's research focuses on developing soybean varieties that are 100% controlled by genetics, which would give growers more control and reduce risk. She also discusses the importance of addressing challenges such as drought, salinity, and low water conditions in soybean breeding. Carrie emphasizes the need for collaboration with farmers and the North Dakota Soybean Council to understand their needs and develop relevant traits. In this conversation, Carrie Miranda, a soybean breeder at North Dakota State University, discusses the challenges and advancements in soybean breeding. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and communication between researchers, farmers, and other stakeholders in the soybean industry. Carrie also highlights the significance of using resistant varieties to manage soybean cyst nematode (SCN) and the benefits of crop diversity and rotation in reducing nematode populations. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the NDSU Soybean Symposium and the role of social media in sharing information about soybean breeding.

]]> Carrie Miranda, an assistant professor at NDSU specializing in soybean breeding and genetics, discusses her journey into agriculture and her work in soybean breeding. She explains the importance of soybean maturity and the challenges of breeding for North Dakota's unique environment. Carrie also highlights the need for new germplasm and the potential for improving soybean yields in the state. In this part of the conversation, Carrie Miranda discusses the influence of genetics and the environment on soybean maturity and yield. She explains that while genetics play a significant role in maturity, environmental factors such as nighttime temperatures can also affect soybean maturity. Carrie's research focuses on developing soybean varieties that are 100% controlled by genetics, which would give growers more control and reduce risk. She also discusses the importance of addressing challenges such as drought, salinity, and low water conditions in soybean breeding. Carrie emphasizes the need for collaboration with farmers and the North Dakota Soybean Council to understand their needs and develop relevant traits. In this conversation, Carrie Miranda, a soybean breeder at North Dakota State University, discusses the challenges and advancements in soybean breeding. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and communication between researchers, farmers, and other stakeholders in the soybean industry. Carrie also highlights the significance of using resistant varieties to manage soybean cyst nematode (SCN) and the benefits of crop diversity and rotation in reducing nematode populations. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the NDSU Soybean Symposium and the role of social media in sharing information about soybean breeding.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-14930205 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:00:00 -0500 5601 4 27 full true Biological Symbiosis & Combat Sports: Happy Hour With Matt Pfarr & Chase Austvold Biological Symbiosis & Combat Sports: Happy Hour With Matt Pfarr & Chase Austvold Kyle & Jason have new friends Matt Pfarr and Chase Austvold from Lallemand on for Happy Hour, a brand known for its inoculant business in the agriculture industry. They discuss their backgrounds and how they got into the field of agriculture. The conversation also touches on their experiences in college, including their involvement in wrestling and their connection to St. John's University. They also talk about the importance of family dynamics and how it shaped their lives. The episode concludes with a discussion about Lallemand’s involvement in the yeast industry and its impact on beer and bread production. Lallemand is a diverse company that operates in various areas, including human health and agriculture. It was founded by Fred Lallemand, who immigrated from Alsace to Montreal in the late 1800s. The company initially focused on yeast production for the baking industry but expanded into other areas such as wine making, probiotics, and biofuels. They have a wide range of products, including inoculants for different crops. The Rise series is a line of biofertilizers that provide nutrient benefits, while the Stop series consists of biofungicides. Lallamand is a diversified company that offers a range of products for various industries, including agriculture, brewing, baking, and biofuels. 

]]> Kyle & Jason have new friends Matt Pfarr and Chase Austvold from Lallemand on for Happy Hour, a brand known for its inoculant business in the agriculture industry. They discuss their backgrounds and how they got into the field of agriculture. The conversation also touches on their experiences in college, including their involvement in wrestling and their connection to St. John's University. They also talk about the importance of family dynamics and how it shaped their lives. The episode concludes with a discussion about Lallemand’s involvement in the yeast industry and its impact on beer and bread production. Lallemand is a diverse company that operates in various areas, including human health and agriculture. It was founded by Fred Lallemand, who immigrated from Alsace to Montreal in the late 1800s. The company initially focused on yeast production for the baking industry but expanded into other areas such as wine making, probiotics, and biofuels. They have a wide range of products, including inoculants for different crops. The Rise series is a line of biofertilizers that provide nutrient benefits, while the Stop series consists of biofungicides. Lallamand is a diversified company that offers a range of products for various industries, including agriculture, brewing, baking, and biofuels. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-14888903 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 22:00:00 -0500 4868 4 26 full true Spring Emergence Spring Emergence Spring is officially here, with the first annual weeds starting to grow. Farmers are preparing for the planting season, with some already starting to seed their fields. The weather is predicted to be dry and warm, which will impact the tillage practices. Adjuvants will be crucial for effective burndown of weeds, especially with the dusty conditions. Crop choices for the season include lentils, chickpeas, barley, canola, and soybeans. Sunflower and quinoa cultivation is limited due to market prices and weed challenges. Faba beans are a good crop option for northern regions. The conversation covers various topics related to agriculture, including the challenges of growing faba beans, the emergence of specialty crops like safflower and buckwheat, the importance of early preparation for the spring season, and the potential pest and disease issues that farmers may face. Jason and Kyle also discuss their appreciation for different types of beers, including hazy IPAs and lagers.

]]> Spring is officially here, with the first annual weeds starting to grow. Farmers are preparing for the planting season, with some already starting to seed their fields. The weather is predicted to be dry and warm, which will impact the tillage practices. Adjuvants will be crucial for effective burndown of weeds, especially with the dusty conditions. Crop choices for the season include lentils, chickpeas, barley, canola, and soybeans. Sunflower and quinoa cultivation is limited due to market prices and weed challenges. Faba beans are a good crop option for northern regions. The conversation covers various topics related to agriculture, including the challenges of growing faba beans, the emergence of specialty crops like safflower and buckwheat, the importance of early preparation for the spring season, and the potential pest and disease issues that farmers may face. Jason and Kyle also discuss their appreciation for different types of beers, including hazy IPAs and lagers.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-14845943 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 21:00:00 -0500 2308 4 25 full true Everything Adjuvants: Interview With Codee Lee Everything Adjuvants: Interview With Codee Lee In this episode, Cody Lee, a technical specialist for CHS, joins the hosts to discuss the importance of adjuvants in agriculture. Everyone shares their personal experiences and stories from the field, highlighting the role of adjuvants in weed control and the challenges faced in different environmental conditions. They emphasize the need for personalized recommendations based on specific weed spectra and environmental factors. The conversation also touches on the impact of dry years on adjuvant performance and the importance of building personal relationships in the industry. The episode concludes with a discussion on the value of gaining experience and learning from mistakes. This part of the conversation focuses on the use of adjuvants in herbicide mixes and the challenges and considerations involved in selecting the right adjuvant. The complexity of the glyphosate market and the impact of adjuvants on weed control are also discussed. The economic value of adjuvants and the importance of proper stewardship practices are highlighted. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the use of adjuvants for specific crops and weeds. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various aspects of adjuvants in agriculture. They talk about the different adjuvants used in the past and how the industry has evolved. They also share their favorite adjuvants and discuss the importance of humectancy in different environments. They emphasize the role of stewardship in adjuvant selection and highlight the value of practical experience. They also touch on unrelated topics such as the success of Velva's football program and the popularity of Dot's Pretzels. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of learning from others and seeking advice from technical specialists.

]]> In this episode, Cody Lee, a technical specialist for CHS, joins the hosts to discuss the importance of adjuvants in agriculture. Everyone shares their personal experiences and stories from the field, highlighting the role of adjuvants in weed control and the challenges faced in different environmental conditions. They emphasize the need for personalized recommendations based on specific weed spectra and environmental factors. The conversation also touches on the impact of dry years on adjuvant performance and the importance of building personal relationships in the industry. The episode concludes with a discussion on the value of gaining experience and learning from mistakes. This part of the conversation focuses on the use of adjuvants in herbicide mixes and the challenges and considerations involved in selecting the right adjuvant. The complexity of the glyphosate market and the impact of adjuvants on weed control are also discussed. The economic value of adjuvants and the importance of proper stewardship practices are highlighted. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the use of adjuvants for specific crops and weeds. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various aspects of adjuvants in agriculture. They talk about the different adjuvants used in the past and how the industry has evolved. They also share their favorite adjuvants and discuss the importance of humectancy in different environments. They emphasize the role of stewardship in adjuvant selection and highlight the value of practical experience. They also touch on unrelated topics such as the success of Velva's football program and the popularity of Dot's Pretzels. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of learning from others and seeking advice from technical specialists.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-14805273 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0500 4721 4 24 full true Diagnosing & Managing Unproductive Soils: Taking a Deep Dive on Salinity & Sodicity with Naeem Kalwar Diagnosing & Managing Unproductive Soils: Taking a Deep Dive on Salinity & Sodicity with Naeem Kalwar In this episode, Naeem Kalwar, an extension soil health specialist, discusses his background and work in soil science. He shares his journey from Pakistan to Canada and eventually joining NDSU. Naeem also provides insights into agriculture in Pakistan, including the different provinces and crops grown. The conversation highlights the importance of sampling depth in soil fertility and the impact of salinity on crop growth. Naeem emphasizes the need to focus on the top six inches of soil and shares his experiences in reducing salinity levels. The conversation explores the unique soil research project that has been ongoing since 2014, focusing on soil salinity and sodicity. The factors affecting soil salinity levels, such as weather patterns and tile drainage, are discussed. The distinction between soil salinity and sodicity is explained, along with the importance of sampling and testing for accurate analysis. Naeem also covers options for treating unproductive areas with high salinity and sodicity, as well as the different methods used in soil testing to identify these issues. This conversation explores the accuracy of lab tests and the different methods used for soil testing. It delves into the identification and effects of sodicity issues on soil and plants. The importance of accurate testing and the prevalence of soil issues across different counties are discussed. The impact of salinity and high exchangeable magnesium on soil structure is examined, along with the effectiveness of tiling as a solution. The conversation also covers the chemical remediation of soil issues and the planting of salt-tolerant grasses. The importance of deep soil sampling and collaboration among experts is emphasized.

If you made it this far and want to watch our conversation: find this conversation on youtube @ https://youtu.be/IRSoKIDUDfU

]]> In this episode, Naeem Kalwar, an extension soil health specialist, discusses his background and work in soil science. He shares his journey from Pakistan to Canada and eventually joining NDSU. Naeem also provides insights into agriculture in Pakistan, including the different provinces and crops grown. The conversation highlights the importance of sampling depth in soil fertility and the impact of salinity on crop growth. Naeem emphasizes the need to focus on the top six inches of soil and shares his experiences in reducing salinity levels. The conversation explores the unique soil research project that has been ongoing since 2014, focusing on soil salinity and sodicity. The factors affecting soil salinity levels, such as weather patterns and tile drainage, are discussed. The distinction between soil salinity and sodicity is explained, along with the importance of sampling and testing for accurate analysis. Naeem also covers options for treating unproductive areas with high salinity and sodicity, as well as the different methods used in soil testing to identify these issues. This conversation explores the accuracy of lab tests and the different methods used for soil testing. It delves into the identification and effects of sodicity issues on soil and plants. The importance of accurate testing and the prevalence of soil issues across different counties are discussed. The impact of salinity and high exchangeable magnesium on soil structure is examined, along with the effectiveness of tiling as a solution. The conversation also covers the chemical remediation of soil issues and the planting of salt-tolerant grasses. The importance of deep soil sampling and collaboration among experts is emphasized.

If you made it this far and want to watch our conversation: find this conversation on youtube @ https://youtu.be/IRSoKIDUDfU

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-14758146 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0500 6184 4 23 full true Philosophy of Wheat Breeding: Breakfast at The Shack with Andrew Green & Mory Rugg Philosophy of Wheat Breeding: Breakfast at The Shack with Andrew Green & Mory Rugg This weeks happy hour takes us to The Shack in North Fargo with Andrew Green and Mory Rugg. Our conversation delves into Andrew's  journey in wheat breeding, influenced by his background and experiences, and discusses the agricultural tasks undertaken in the off-season to enhance wheat characteristics through his breeding efforts. 


]]> This weeks happy hour takes us to The Shack in North Fargo with Andrew Green and Mory Rugg. Our conversation delves into Andrew's  journey in wheat breeding, influenced by his background and experiences, and discusses the agricultural tasks undertaken in the off-season to enhance wheat characteristics through his breeding efforts. 


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-14706083 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0500 3699 4 22 full true Our Daily Bread With Mory Rugg Our Daily Bread With Mory Rugg This week for happy hour, Mory Rugg, a wheat breeder, discusses his background and career in wheat breeding. He also talks about the challenges and advancements in hybrid wheat breeding. The conversation transitions to his current role at Arthur Companies and the opportunities for vertical integration and IP programs. The importance of variety selection and regional adaptation is highlighted, along with a discussion on wheat stem sawfly. Overall, the episode provides insights into the world of wheat breeding and the significance of wheat as a crop. In this conversation, Mory Rugg, a wheat breeder, discusses various aspects of wheat breeding and the importance of naming and numbering wheat varieties. He emphasizes the significance of profitability and the impact of step change varieties. Mory also shares his journey to becoming a wheat breeder and the challenges involved in the breeding process. He highlights the need for agronomic focus and the potential future developments in wheat breeding. The conversation concludes with a beer banter, where Mory and the hosts share their beer choices.

]]> This week for happy hour, Mory Rugg, a wheat breeder, discusses his background and career in wheat breeding. He also talks about the challenges and advancements in hybrid wheat breeding. The conversation transitions to his current role at Arthur Companies and the opportunities for vertical integration and IP programs. The importance of variety selection and regional adaptation is highlighted, along with a discussion on wheat stem sawfly. Overall, the episode provides insights into the world of wheat breeding and the significance of wheat as a crop. In this conversation, Mory Rugg, a wheat breeder, discusses various aspects of wheat breeding and the importance of naming and numbering wheat varieties. He emphasizes the significance of profitability and the impact of step change varieties. Mory also shares his journey to becoming a wheat breeder and the challenges involved in the breeding process. He highlights the need for agronomic focus and the potential future developments in wheat breeding. The conversation concludes with a beer banter, where Mory and the hosts share their beer choices.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-14661536 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -0500 4620 4 21 full true Safety on The Farm: Interview with Angie Johnson Safety on The Farm: Interview with Angie Johnson Angie Johnson, the Farm and Ranch Safety Coordinator for NDSU Extension, is our guest on this week’s happy hour. Angie discusses the importance of farm safety education and her role in promoting it. She shares her background and journey to her current position, as well as the focus groups she works with, including youth farm safety programs. Angie emphasizes the value of hands-on learning and practical skills, such as teaching kids how to use a tourniquet and proper hand signals. She also highlights the need for clear communication and the importance of prioritizing safety for kids on the farm. The conversation concludes with a discussion on farm safety statistics and incidences. The conversation with Angie Johnson covers various topics related to farm safety. The underreporting of agricultural injuries is highlighted as a challenge due to the lack of a federal reporting system for small farm operations. Tractor safety is identified as a major concern, with tractor-related injuries being the number one cause of injury based on trauma center data. The discussion also touches on the dangers of grain bins, the importance of aging on the farm programs, and the need for adult farm worker training. The episode concludes with information about sponsorship opportunities for the farm safety camp and the extension's social media presence.

]]> Angie Johnson, the Farm and Ranch Safety Coordinator for NDSU Extension, is our guest on this week’s happy hour. Angie discusses the importance of farm safety education and her role in promoting it. She shares her background and journey to her current position, as well as the focus groups she works with, including youth farm safety programs. Angie emphasizes the value of hands-on learning and practical skills, such as teaching kids how to use a tourniquet and proper hand signals. She also highlights the need for clear communication and the importance of prioritizing safety for kids on the farm. The conversation concludes with a discussion on farm safety statistics and incidences. The conversation with Angie Johnson covers various topics related to farm safety. The underreporting of agricultural injuries is highlighted as a challenge due to the lack of a federal reporting system for small farm operations. Tractor safety is identified as a major concern, with tractor-related injuries being the number one cause of injury based on trauma center data. The discussion also touches on the dangers of grain bins, the importance of aging on the farm programs, and the need for adult farm worker training. The episode concludes with information about sponsorship opportunities for the farm safety camp and the extension's social media presence.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-14525156 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0600 3953 4 20 full true OMG on the OTT Ruling OMG on the OTT Ruling This conversation discusses the recent Arizona federal court ruling that restricts the sale and use of over-the-top dicamba products in soybeans. Jason and Kyle recap the recent agronomy on ice event and the success of the event despite adverse weather conditions. They delve into the details of the ruling and its implications for the soybean market and weed control strategies. The increased cost of alternative herbicides is also discussed. The hosts emphasize the importance of pre-emergence burn down and explore alternative modes of action for weed control. They highlight the significance of crop rotation and cover crops in managing weed populations. The need for regulation and consequences for breaking rules is addressed, and the hosts express their concerns about the impact of the ruling on the industry. In this episode, Jason and Kyle discuss the regulation of Dicamba and the potential impact on agricultural practices. They mention the possibility of Dicamba being classified as a restricted use product and emphasize the importance of being good stewards of weed and pest control tools. 

]]> This conversation discusses the recent Arizona federal court ruling that restricts the sale and use of over-the-top dicamba products in soybeans. Jason and Kyle recap the recent agronomy on ice event and the success of the event despite adverse weather conditions. They delve into the details of the ruling and its implications for the soybean market and weed control strategies. The increased cost of alternative herbicides is also discussed. The hosts emphasize the importance of pre-emergence burn down and explore alternative modes of action for weed control. They highlight the significance of crop rotation and cover crops in managing weed populations. The need for regulation and consequences for breaking rules is addressed, and the hosts express their concerns about the impact of the ruling on the industry. In this episode, Jason and Kyle discuss the regulation of Dicamba and the potential impact on agricultural practices. They mention the possibility of Dicamba being classified as a restricted use product and emphasize the importance of being good stewards of weed and pest control tools. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-14481979 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0600 2971 4 19 full true Understanding The Past to Aide in the Future: Interview With Rob Proulx Understanding The Past to Aide in the Future: Interview With Rob Proulx Summary

In this episode, the hosts introduce Rob Proulx,  Agriculture Technology System Specialist at NDSU. They discuss the importance of spray conditions and the concept of Delta T. Rob shares his analysis of spray conditions in North Dakota over a three-year period, highlighting the impact of wind and Delta T on pesticide efficacy. The conversation also touches on the potential for integrating Delta T information into spray records and the challenges of data analysis in agronomy. Finally, Rob explains the different aspects of his role as an Agriculture Technology System Specialist and his focus on precision agriculture and sprayer systems.  He also explores the role of a precision agronomist and the importance of bringing together different disciplines in precision agriculture. The conversation delves into the value of collaboration between extension programs and private businesses, as well as the exciting potential of spot sprayers and the intersection of agronomics and operations. The episode concludes with a discussion on the impact of artificial intelligence in agriculture and how to connect with Rob Proulx. Find Robs video on Delta-T and socials here: https://linktr.ee/robproulx


]]> Summary

In this episode, the hosts introduce Rob Proulx,  Agriculture Technology System Specialist at NDSU. They discuss the importance of spray conditions and the concept of Delta T. Rob shares his analysis of spray conditions in North Dakota over a three-year period, highlighting the impact of wind and Delta T on pesticide efficacy. The conversation also touches on the potential for integrating Delta T information into spray records and the challenges of data analysis in agronomy. Finally, Rob explains the different aspects of his role as an Agriculture Technology System Specialist and his focus on precision agriculture and sprayer systems.  He also explores the role of a precision agronomist and the importance of bringing together different disciplines in precision agriculture. The conversation delves into the value of collaboration between extension programs and private businesses, as well as the exciting potential of spot sprayers and the intersection of agronomics and operations. The episode concludes with a discussion on the impact of artificial intelligence in agriculture and how to connect with Rob Proulx. Find Robs video on Delta-T and socials here: https://linktr.ee/robproulx


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-14442382 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600 4281 4 18 full true Happy (Belated) New Year Happy (Belated) New Year In this episode, Kyle and Jason discuss their personal updates, including Kyle's new baby and Jason's son's engagement. They also talk about the winter weather and ice conditions, as well as the various winter meetings and workshops they attended. They highlight the NDSU Wild World of Weeds Workshop and the FarmQA meeting, discussing the key takeaways and features of each event. The conversation covers various topics related to agriculture, technology, and upcoming events. Kyle and Jason discuss the use of technology in agriculture and the benefits it brings to farmers.  The hosts also mention upcoming events and meetings they will be attending. They conclude the conversation by expressing their appreciation for the FarmQA tool and discussing homemade beer.

]]> In this episode, Kyle and Jason discuss their personal updates, including Kyle's new baby and Jason's son's engagement. They also talk about the winter weather and ice conditions, as well as the various winter meetings and workshops they attended. They highlight the NDSU Wild World of Weeds Workshop and the FarmQA meeting, discussing the key takeaways and features of each event. The conversation covers various topics related to agriculture, technology, and upcoming events. Kyle and Jason discuss the use of technology in agriculture and the benefits it brings to farmers.  The hosts also mention upcoming events and meetings they will be attending. They conclude the conversation by expressing their appreciation for the FarmQA tool and discussing homemade beer.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-14393971 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0600 3401 4 17 full true The Holey Pokers The Holey Pokers Summary

  • Quality soil sampling is crucial for accurate results and meaningful maps.
  • Understanding soil taxonomy can provide valuable insights into soil characteristics and behavior.
  • The SoilWeb app is a useful tool for accessing soil data and information in the field.
  • Creating patches or badges for soil samplers can be a fun way to recognize achievements and build camaraderie.
  • Soil sampling vehicles often face challenges and misfortunes, but they are an integral part of the soil sampling process. Soil samplers face various mechanical issues and challenges during the sampling season.
  • Highlights of the soil sampling season include trips with colleagues, successful mapping, and the camaraderie among soil samplers.
  • Soil sampling can be physically demanding, leading to back and shoulder issues.
  • Explaining soil sampling to others can be challenging, but it is important to educate people about its significance in agriculture.
  • Beer plays a role in the soil sampling culture, but it is important to choose the right type of beer to avoid impairing work.
  • Cleaning and maintaining soil sampling equipment is essential for efficient sampling.
  • A soil samplers meetup could be a fun and educational event for farmers and others interested in soil sampling.
  • The experiences and challenges of soil sampling have the potential to make for an entertaining reality TV show. Soil sampling provides valuable data that is essential for making informed decisions in agriculture.
  • Craft breweries play an important role in local economies and should be supported.
  • The hosts express their passion and enjoyment for soil sampling and the conversations it sparks.
  • The hosts appreciate the support and engagement of their listeners and look forward to the new year.


]]> Summary

  • Quality soil sampling is crucial for accurate results and meaningful maps.
  • Understanding soil taxonomy can provide valuable insights into soil characteristics and behavior.
  • The SoilWeb app is a useful tool for accessing soil data and information in the field.
  • Creating patches or badges for soil samplers can be a fun way to recognize achievements and build camaraderie.
  • Soil sampling vehicles often face challenges and misfortunes, but they are an integral part of the soil sampling process. Soil samplers face various mechanical issues and challenges during the sampling season.
  • Highlights of the soil sampling season include trips with colleagues, successful mapping, and the camaraderie among soil samplers.
  • Soil sampling can be physically demanding, leading to back and shoulder issues.
  • Explaining soil sampling to others can be challenging, but it is important to educate people about its significance in agriculture.
  • Beer plays a role in the soil sampling culture, but it is important to choose the right type of beer to avoid impairing work.
  • Cleaning and maintaining soil sampling equipment is essential for efficient sampling.
  • A soil samplers meetup could be a fun and educational event for farmers and others interested in soil sampling.
  • The experiences and challenges of soil sampling have the potential to make for an entertaining reality TV show. Soil sampling provides valuable data that is essential for making informed decisions in agriculture.
  • Craft breweries play an important role in local economies and should be supported.
  • The hosts express their passion and enjoyment for soil sampling and the conversations it sparks.
  • The hosts appreciate the support and engagement of their listeners and look forward to the new year.


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-14226099 Sun, 31 Dec 2023 19:00:00 -0600 5421 4 16 full true THE Forage Fan Addict: Talkin' #cowchow with Jeff Jackson THE Forage Fan Addict: Talkin' #cowchow with Jeff Jackson Summary

In this conversation, Jeff Jackson discusses various aspects of alfalfa production. He emphasizes the importance of going back to the basics, such as soil fertility, variety selection, bug control, and weed control. Jeff also highlights the significance of soil pH and the impact it has on alfalfa growth. He explains the role of sulfur in alfalfa production and the benefits of using ammonium sulfate in the spring. Overall, this conversation provides valuable insights into the key factors that contribute to successful alfalfa production. This conversation covers various topics related to alfalfa production, including the role of fertility, the importance of monitoring and rotating stands, measuring yield and profitability, differences between beef and dairy production, the use of forage sorghum, the versatility of triticale, the benefits of crop rotation and soil health, the importance of pest management, the influence of social media, and Jeff Jackson's iconic hat. 

Takeaways

  • Going back to the basics is crucial in alfalfa production
  • Soil pH plays a significant role in alfalfa growth and should be carefully managed
  • Sulfur is an essential nutrient for alfalfa and should be considered in fertility programs
  • Ammonium sulfate can be beneficial in providing readily available nitrogen in the spring Understanding the role of fertility is crucial for successful alfalfa production.
  • Regular monitoring and rotation of alfalfa stands can help maintain plant health and maximize yield.
  • Measuring yield and profitability is essential for making informed decisions in alfalfa production.
  • There are differences in management practices between beef and dairy alfalfa production.
  • Forage sorghum and triticale offer alternative options for forage production.
  • Crop rotation is important for soil health and pest management in alfalfa production.
  • Social media can be a valuable tool for sharing information and connecting with others in the forage industry.
  • Jeff Jackson's hat has become an iconic symbol of his brand and expertise in the forage industry. Beer preferences can vary greatly among individuals.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

03:14
The Importance of Basics in Alfalfa Production

10:00
Hot Topics in Alfalfa Production

20:28
The Role of Soil pH in Alfalfa Production

25:21
The Role of Sulfur in Alfalfa Production

30:38
Different Types of Ammonium Sulfate

35:29
The Benefits of Ammonium Sulfate in Spring

37:35
The Role of Fertility in Alfalfa Production

39:12
The Importance of Monitoring and Rotating Alfalfa Stands

41:39
Measuring Yield and Profitability in Alfalfa Production

42:46
Differences Between Beef and Dairy Alfalfa Production

43:24
The Role of Rotation in Alfalfa Management

44:17
The Use of Forage Sorghum in Beef and Dairy Production

49:36
The Versatility of Triticale as a Forage Crop

52:34
The Benefits of Crop Rotation and Soil Health

57:24
The Importance of Pest Management in Alfalfa Production

01:03:58
The Influence of Social Media in the Forage Industry

01:08:38
The Significance of the Hat in Jeff Jackson's Brand

01:14:06
Happy Hour: What Jeff Jackson is Drinking

01:14:32
Discussion about Beer Preferences

01:15:09
Different Tastes in Beer

01:16:01
Supporting Local Producers

01:16:29
Preference for Quality over Quantity

01:17:03
Drinking Habits and Mixing Drinks

01:18:02
Reviewing Beers Tried

01:20:23
Sharing a Funny Video

01:22:14
Animated Videos and Toning It Down

01:23:11
Closing Remarks

]]> Summary

In this conversation, Jeff Jackson discusses various aspects of alfalfa production. He emphasizes the importance of going back to the basics, such as soil fertility, variety selection, bug control, and weed control. Jeff also highlights the significance of soil pH and the impact it has on alfalfa growth. He explains the role of sulfur in alfalfa production and the benefits of using ammonium sulfate in the spring. Overall, this conversation provides valuable insights into the key factors that contribute to successful alfalfa production. This conversation covers various topics related to alfalfa production, including the role of fertility, the importance of monitoring and rotating stands, measuring yield and profitability, differences between beef and dairy production, the use of forage sorghum, the versatility of triticale, the benefits of crop rotation and soil health, the importance of pest management, the influence of social media, and Jeff Jackson's iconic hat. 

Takeaways

  • Going back to the basics is crucial in alfalfa production
  • Soil pH plays a significant role in alfalfa growth and should be carefully managed
  • Sulfur is an essential nutrient for alfalfa and should be considered in fertility programs
  • Ammonium sulfate can be beneficial in providing readily available nitrogen in the spring Understanding the role of fertility is crucial for successful alfalfa production.
  • Regular monitoring and rotation of alfalfa stands can help maintain plant health and maximize yield.
  • Measuring yield and profitability is essential for making informed decisions in alfalfa production.
  • There are differences in management practices between beef and dairy alfalfa production.
  • Forage sorghum and triticale offer alternative options for forage production.
  • Crop rotation is important for soil health and pest management in alfalfa production.
  • Social media can be a valuable tool for sharing information and connecting with others in the forage industry.
  • Jeff Jackson's hat has become an iconic symbol of his brand and expertise in the forage industry. Beer preferences can vary greatly among individuals.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

03:14
The Importance of Basics in Alfalfa Production

10:00
Hot Topics in Alfalfa Production

20:28
The Role of Soil pH in Alfalfa Production

25:21
The Role of Sulfur in Alfalfa Production

30:38
Different Types of Ammonium Sulfate

35:29
The Benefits of Ammonium Sulfate in Spring

37:35
The Role of Fertility in Alfalfa Production

39:12
The Importance of Monitoring and Rotating Alfalfa Stands

41:39
Measuring Yield and Profitability in Alfalfa Production

42:46
Differences Between Beef and Dairy Alfalfa Production

43:24
The Role of Rotation in Alfalfa Management

44:17
The Use of Forage Sorghum in Beef and Dairy Production

49:36
The Versatility of Triticale as a Forage Crop

52:34
The Benefits of Crop Rotation and Soil Health

57:24
The Importance of Pest Management in Alfalfa Production

01:03:58
The Influence of Social Media in the Forage Industry

01:08:38
The Significance of the Hat in Jeff Jackson's Brand

01:14:06
Happy Hour: What Jeff Jackson is Drinking

01:14:32
Discussion about Beer Preferences

01:15:09
Different Tastes in Beer

01:16:01
Supporting Local Producers

01:16:29
Preference for Quality over Quantity

01:17:03
Drinking Habits and Mixing Drinks

01:18:02
Reviewing Beers Tried

01:20:23
Sharing a Funny Video

01:22:14
Animated Videos and Toning It Down

01:23:11
Closing Remarks

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-14199241 Sun, 24 Dec 2023 19:00:00 -0600 4850 4 15 full true Bull **** Session Bull **** Session Trusted Advisor Program, NDSU Pesticide Recertification, Bayer Consultants Panel, Prairie Grains Conference, and Beer. Sounds like happy hour to us!

]]> Trusted Advisor Program, NDSU Pesticide Recertification, Bayer Consultants Panel, Prairie Grains Conference, and Beer. Sounds like happy hour to us!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-14161177 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 19:00:00 -0600 3551 4 14 full true Unlocking The Soil Microbiome With Barney Geddes Unlocking The Soil Microbiome With Barney Geddes This week we have Barney Geddes on deck for happy hour this week. Barney is both part of NDSU's faculty and a research scientist  in the microbiology department. His efforts are focused on atmospheric nitrogen fixation in both legume and cereal crops and we have a great discussion hearing his about work and knowledge in the soil microbiome.
Find Barney on Twitter at @BarneyGeddes

Cliff Notes:

00:00
Introduction and Background

02:29
Barney's Journey to NDSU

05:33
The Importance of Microbiology in Agriculture

06:11
Research at Oxford University

07:57
Differences in Agriculture Research between UK and North America

08:36
Growing Interest in Microbiology in Agriculture

11:13
The Complexity of Microbiology in Agriculture

12:53
Improving Rhizobium Efficiency

16:18
Factors Affecting Rhizobium Symbiosis

19:34
Testing Soil Biology for Rhizobium Presence

21:02
Challenges in Agriculture Research

23:28
Rhizobium and Soil Acidity

25:00
Rhizobium and Nitrogen Levels

27:31
Rhizobium and Salinity

28:51
The Complexity of Microbiome Interactions

32:23
Rhizobium and Pulse Crops

36:11
Research on the Soybean Microbiome

38:05
Future Research on Root Nodules in Cereal Crops

42:17
Gene Editing and Breeding Methods

45:06
Growing Interest in Microbiology in Agriculture

46:05
The History of Genetic Modification

50:06
The Future of Microbiological Solutions in Agriculture

53:04
Advancements in Soil Microbiology Testing

55:14
The Importance of Soil Sampling

58:21
Understanding the Complexity of Soil Microbiology

01:02:03
The Diversity of Rhizobia in Soil

01:03:59
Selecting Elite Rhizobia Strains

01:06:16
The Evolution of Rhizobia Strains

01:08:25
The Importance of Soil Health Testing

01:11:10
The Potential for Portable Soil Testing

01:14:20
The Impressive Research Facilities at NDSU

01:15:21
The Value of NDSU's Extension System

01:17:08
The Future of Soybean Yields and Microbiology

01:18:01
The Role of Yeast in Beer Fermentation

01:18:30
Barney's Love for Yeast and Brewing Beer

01:19:22
Beer of the Evening

01:20:53
Different Beers and ABV Calculations

01:23:11
Seasonal Beer Preferences

01:24:11
Connect with Barney and Further Research

01:25:50
Closing Remarks

]]> This week we have Barney Geddes on deck for happy hour this week. Barney is both part of NDSU's faculty and a research scientist  in the microbiology department. His efforts are focused on atmospheric nitrogen fixation in both legume and cereal crops and we have a great discussion hearing his about work and knowledge in the soil microbiome.
Find Barney on Twitter at @BarneyGeddes

Cliff Notes:

00:00
Introduction and Background

02:29
Barney's Journey to NDSU

05:33
The Importance of Microbiology in Agriculture

06:11
Research at Oxford University

07:57
Differences in Agriculture Research between UK and North America

08:36
Growing Interest in Microbiology in Agriculture

11:13
The Complexity of Microbiology in Agriculture

12:53
Improving Rhizobium Efficiency

16:18
Factors Affecting Rhizobium Symbiosis

19:34
Testing Soil Biology for Rhizobium Presence

21:02
Challenges in Agriculture Research

23:28
Rhizobium and Soil Acidity

25:00
Rhizobium and Nitrogen Levels

27:31
Rhizobium and Salinity

28:51
The Complexity of Microbiome Interactions

32:23
Rhizobium and Pulse Crops

36:11
Research on the Soybean Microbiome

38:05
Future Research on Root Nodules in Cereal Crops

42:17
Gene Editing and Breeding Methods

45:06
Growing Interest in Microbiology in Agriculture

46:05
The History of Genetic Modification

50:06
The Future of Microbiological Solutions in Agriculture

53:04
Advancements in Soil Microbiology Testing

55:14
The Importance of Soil Sampling

58:21
Understanding the Complexity of Soil Microbiology

01:02:03
The Diversity of Rhizobia in Soil

01:03:59
Selecting Elite Rhizobia Strains

01:06:16
The Evolution of Rhizobia Strains

01:08:25
The Importance of Soil Health Testing

01:11:10
The Potential for Portable Soil Testing

01:14:20
The Impressive Research Facilities at NDSU

01:15:21
The Value of NDSU's Extension System

01:17:08
The Future of Soybean Yields and Microbiology

01:18:01
The Role of Yeast in Beer Fermentation

01:18:30
Barney's Love for Yeast and Brewing Beer

01:19:22
Beer of the Evening

01:20:53
Different Beers and ABV Calculations

01:23:11
Seasonal Beer Preferences

01:24:11
Connect with Barney and Further Research

01:25:50
Closing Remarks

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-14120543 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 19:00:00 -0600 4900 4 13 full true Clint Fischer - Brain Trust Ag Clint Fischer - Brain Trust Ag This weeks happy hour is spent with Clint Fischer, someone you all might be familiar with who are on Ag X (formally Ag Twitter). Clint is an attorney by trade with some great experiences in ag business.   Clint's posts share ideas & stories around ag business and farm transition planning that have garnered a lot of attention and have spurred great discussions, which has led to his online community of Braintrust Ag. Clint shares his story to how and why Braintrust Ag started and what it is all about. 

]]> This weeks happy hour is spent with Clint Fischer, someone you all might be familiar with who are on Ag X (formally Ag Twitter). Clint is an attorney by trade with some great experiences in ag business.   Clint's posts share ideas & stories around ag business and farm transition planning that have garnered a lot of attention and have spurred great discussions, which has led to his online community of Braintrust Ag. Clint shares his story to how and why Braintrust Ag started and what it is all about. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-14036899 Sun, 26 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0600 4275 4 12 full true Dr Ruth Dill-Macky Dr Ruth Dill-Macky This week Dr Ruth Dill-Macky joins us for happy hour. She is one of the faculty at the University of Minnesota's plant pathology department and Co-Chair on the executive committee of the U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative. 
Ruth shares her 30+ year career in Minnesota, starting with the onset of the Scab epidemic in the early 90's. 

]]> This week Dr Ruth Dill-Macky joins us for happy hour. She is one of the faculty at the University of Minnesota's plant pathology department and Co-Chair on the executive committee of the U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative. 
Ruth shares her 30+ year career in Minnesota, starting with the onset of the Scab epidemic in the early 90's. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-14000123 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0600 4002 4 11 full false Crunching The Numbers With Bryan Hakeman, CPA Crunching The Numbers With Bryan Hakeman, CPA This week happy hour goes down to Sioux Falls, SD to chat with Bryan Hakeman, Partner at Dakota CPA. Bryan shares the life of a CPA's year, we have a few drinks, tell a few jokes, and have some laughs. Sounds like happy hour, right?

If you are interested in knowing more about Dakota CPA or wanting to work with them. Find them at https://dakota.cpa

]]> This week happy hour goes down to Sioux Falls, SD to chat with Bryan Hakeman, Partner at Dakota CPA. Bryan shares the life of a CPA's year, we have a few drinks, tell a few jokes, and have some laughs. Sounds like happy hour, right?

If you are interested in knowing more about Dakota CPA or wanting to work with them. Find them at https://dakota.cpa

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-13957593 Sun, 12 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0600 4660 4 10 full true Sifting Through Data: Tips to help utilize trial data to your advantage Sifting Through Data: Tips to help utilize trial data to your advantage We give you our raw, unfiltered, sometimes hazy view on utilizing data to your advantage. 

]]> We give you our raw, unfiltered, sometimes hazy view on utilizing data to your advantage. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-13902440 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0600 3897 4 9 full true Bull **** Session Bull **** Session The Bull **** continues, but we promise there is some great agronomy conversation and beer banter. 

]]> The Bull **** continues, but we promise there is some great agronomy conversation and beer banter. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-13866037 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0500 3021 4 8 full true Bull **** Session Bull **** Session A bull **** session between Jason and Kyle; happenings, agronomy, and good beer. 

]]> A bull **** session between Jason and Kyle; happenings, agronomy, and good beer. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-13823059 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0500 3751 4 7 full true There's a Map for That: Entering the Mod Zone with Sarah Lovas There's a Map for That: Entering the Mod Zone with Sarah Lovas This week we spend happy hour with good friend Sarah Lovas of GK Technology. We dive into the topic of zone mapping and zone soil sampling and why there's more than an algorithm involved to achieve a great zone map. 

]]> This week we spend happy hour with good friend Sarah Lovas of GK Technology. We dive into the topic of zone mapping and zone soil sampling and why there's more than an algorithm involved to achieve a great zone map. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-13783037 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 21:00:00 -0500 4539 4 6 full true Peeling Away Layers of Agronomy with Brunel Sabourin Peeling Away Layers of Agronomy with Brunel Sabourin This week we jump just slightly north into Manitoba and talk to Brunel Sabourin, owner of Antara Agronomy. We have a great discussion about plain old good agronomy and what it is they do at Antara Agronomy. Lots a great discussion in this episode!

If you want to see more of Antara Agronomy on social media go look them up on the folowing platforms:

Twitter: @antaraag
Instagram: @antaraagronomy
Facebook: Antara Agronomy


 

]]> This week we jump just slightly north into Manitoba and talk to Brunel Sabourin, owner of Antara Agronomy. We have a great discussion about plain old good agronomy and what it is they do at Antara Agronomy. Lots a great discussion in this episode!

If you want to see more of Antara Agronomy on social media go look them up on the folowing platforms:

Twitter: @antaraag
Instagram: @antaraagronomy
Facebook: Antara Agronomy


 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-13737823 Sun, 08 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0500 4406 4 5 full true Down In The Agvise Bunker: Talking Soil Sampling w/John & Jodi Down In The Agvise Bunker: Talking Soil Sampling w/John & Jodi We are in the Agivse bunker this week on the topic of soil sampling and John and Jodi leave us with some great information to keep on powering through this soil sampling season. 


]]> We are in the Agivse bunker this week on the topic of soil sampling and John and Jodi leave us with some great information to keep on powering through this soil sampling season. 


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-13694620 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0500 3763 4 4 full true Dealing With Disease: Talking Tar Spot With Kyle Stull Dealing With Disease: Talking Tar Spot With Kyle Stull This week we have our friend and fellow podcaster Kyle Stull on for happy hour and we cover the hot button topic of Tar Spot.

If you like this episode with Kyle, tune into his podcast The Rogue Agronomist where podcasts are found. 

]]> This week we have our friend and fellow podcaster Kyle Stull on for happy hour and we cover the hot button topic of Tar Spot.

If you like this episode with Kyle, tune into his podcast The Rogue Agronomist where podcasts are found. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-13648896 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0500 3961 4 3 full true See For Yourself See For Yourself This week we talk to Stephanie Sinner of the ND Soybean Council. Stephanie is the executive director of ND Soybean Council and her and Jason at the time of recording  recently came back from the program the council puts on called "See For Yourself". The both share their experience participating in that program and Stephanie shares much more with what's currently important with ND soybeans at their current state.

Have interest in what the ND Soybean Council does? Go to their website at www.ndsoybean.org to learn more!

]]> This week we talk to Stephanie Sinner of the ND Soybean Council. Stephanie is the executive director of ND Soybean Council and her and Jason at the time of recording  recently came back from the program the council puts on called "See For Yourself". The both share their experience participating in that program and Stephanie shares much more with what's currently important with ND soybeans at their current state.

Have interest in what the ND Soybean Council does? Go to their website at www.ndsoybean.org to learn more!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-13593762 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0500 4205 4 2 full true Embrace The Suck Embrace The Suck Season 4 of the Agronomists Happy Hour is here!

We cant think of a better topic than soil sampling to talk about in September and a better person than Lane Bothwell to share his enthusiasm to talk on this topic. Sometimes the job gets tedious, and can be a bit much but as we say in this episode...Embrace The Suck, and power though this, the job needs to be done and is important!

If you enjoyed this conversation with Lane, click the link here for Lanes twitter!

Half A$$ Land and Cattle Co. @ BothwellLane

]]> Season 4 of the Agronomists Happy Hour is here!

We cant think of a better topic than soil sampling to talk about in September and a better person than Lane Bothwell to share his enthusiasm to talk on this topic. Sometimes the job gets tedious, and can be a bit much but as we say in this episode...Embrace The Suck, and power though this, the job needs to be done and is important!

If you enjoyed this conversation with Lane, click the link here for Lanes twitter!

Half A$$ Land and Cattle Co. @ BothwellLane

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-13562919 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0500 6578 4 1 full true Season 3 Is (was) a Wrap! Season 3 Is (was) a Wrap! We're still at it folks! Wrapping up our last season of AHHP, a little agronomy on what's happening in our areas, and a little preview into the next season of AHHP. 

]]> We're still at it folks! Wrapping up our last season of AHHP, a little agronomy on what's happening in our areas, and a little preview into the next season of AHHP. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-13415413 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0500 3076 3 27 full true The Kochia Conondrum The Kochia Conondrum We're back! and what a more appropriate topic to discuss than the one weed that makes Jason loose sleep at night....Kochia. 


]]> We're back! and what a more appropriate topic to discuss than the one weed that makes Jason loose sleep at night....Kochia. 


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-13103190 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0500 3526 3 25 full true ND Spring Update ND Spring Update Just a quick update on what's happening in our areas in North Dakota as planting progress. 

]]> Just a quick update on what's happening in our areas in North Dakota as planting progress. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12894876 Mon, 22 May 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1340 3 24 full false Finding Great Talen: Talking to Lori & Taylor of AgHires Finding Great Talen: Talking to Lori & Taylor of AgHires In todays labor shortage, it's dreadful for employers to find candidates, and as for candidates, its a world full of options and hard choices to make. We talk to Lori Culler (Owner) and Taylor Embry (Recruiter) of AgHires and get to discuss the world of agricultural recruiting. We really enjoyed this conversation and we hope you tune in!

If you are an employer seeking a recruiter, or a employee prospecting for a job, reach out to the crew at AgHires at www.aghires.com 

]]> In todays labor shortage, it's dreadful for employers to find candidates, and as for candidates, its a world full of options and hard choices to make. We talk to Lori Culler (Owner) and Taylor Embry (Recruiter) of AgHires and get to discuss the world of agricultural recruiting. We really enjoyed this conversation and we hope you tune in!

If you are an employer seeking a recruiter, or a employee prospecting for a job, reach out to the crew at AgHires at www.aghires.com 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12845405 Sun, 14 May 2023 19:00:00 -0500 4432 3 23 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Final Episode - Handoff to AGvisor POD The $&!% You Need To Know: Final Episode - Handoff to AGvisor POD It is time and the torch is being passed as we cast the final episode of the $H!T you need to know! Listen in while we talk to Robert Saik, the CEO of AGvisorPRO and the host of their new podcast AGvisorPOD

Look for AGvisorPOD on your favorite podcast platform!

]]> It is time and the torch is being passed as we cast the final episode of the $H!T you need to know! Listen in while we talk to Robert Saik, the CEO of AGvisorPRO and the host of their new podcast AGvisorPOD

Look for AGvisorPOD on your favorite podcast platform!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12819839 Wed, 10 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1110 full false Building It Better: Talking to Dan of Air Seeder Parts LLC Building It Better: Talking to Dan of Air Seeder Parts LLC It's always fun to hear a business's story, starting as a modification for something to make drills last longer on their own farm turns into something every air drill owner would want. 

That's our discussion this week with Dan Altepeter, the president and owner of Air Seeder Parts LLC based out of Grand Forks, ND. We learn how modifying a meter roller on a John Deere air drill has evolved into a successful business. 

]]> It's always fun to hear a business's story, starting as a modification for something to make drills last longer on their own farm turns into something every air drill owner would want. 

That's our discussion this week with Dan Altepeter, the president and owner of Air Seeder Parts LLC based out of Grand Forks, ND. We learn how modifying a meter roller on a John Deere air drill has evolved into a successful business. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12799552 Sun, 07 May 2023 19:00:00 -0500 3557 3 22 full false Measuring Success: How do you vet out new products? Measuring Success: How do you vet out new products? We spend this week talking how to think more critically when setting up in-field comparisons of products. 

]]> We spend this week talking how to think more critically when setting up in-field comparisons of products. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12750112 Sun, 30 Apr 2023 19:00:00 -0500 2317 3 21 full false Food-Fiber-Flax: On Site with Dicks' Seed Farms Food-Fiber-Flax: On Site with Dicks' Seed Farms Ever wonder what goes into the processing of a crop after you've delivered to a buyer? That is exactly what we go over with Mike Dick of Dicks' Seeds Farms of Munich, ND. Mike's business specializes in food and pet food grade flax that is sold downstream to other food businesses that make the end products that end up in store shelves. He shares the difference from cleaning seed for on farm use to cleaning for a food supplier. 

]]> Ever wonder what goes into the processing of a crop after you've delivered to a buyer? That is exactly what we go over with Mike Dick of Dicks' Seeds Farms of Munich, ND. Mike's business specializes in food and pet food grade flax that is sold downstream to other food businesses that make the end products that end up in store shelves. He shares the difference from cleaning seed for on farm use to cleaning for a food supplier. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12660063 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:00:00 -0500 3533 3 20 full false Agronomy: A Universal Language, An Interview With Howard Dahl Agronomy: A Universal Language, An Interview With Howard Dahl We have the pleasure this week to have Howard Dahl on for happy hour. Howard is the CEO of Amity Technologies, specializing in sugar beet farm equipment, and Farm QA the Ag Tech company we all know for organizing an agronomists data. 

If you are familiar with the names Bobcat, Stieger, Concord, Wil-Rich, Melroe,  or Whishek you will want to give this a listen as Howard and his family have had an important influence to all of these brands. 

We hope you all enjoy this one as much as we did!

]]> We have the pleasure this week to have Howard Dahl on for happy hour. Howard is the CEO of Amity Technologies, specializing in sugar beet farm equipment, and Farm QA the Ag Tech company we all know for organizing an agronomists data. 

If you are familiar with the names Bobcat, Stieger, Concord, Wil-Rich, Melroe,  or Whishek you will want to give this a listen as Howard and his family have had an important influence to all of these brands. 

We hope you all enjoy this one as much as we did!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12617051 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 19:00:00 -0500 3581 3 19 full false New Products: Are You All In? New Products: Are You All In? There are a lot of products that have come available to use this last year; growth enhancing biologicals, amino acids, flavanols, PGR's, nitrogen fixers, and others have been promoted to improve your bottom line. But how do you know what to choose, when to try, and when to go all in on a product? We share our opinion how we like to navigate learning about new products and when you might want to try, or go all in. 

]]> There are a lot of products that have come available to use this last year; growth enhancing biologicals, amino acids, flavanols, PGR's, nitrogen fixers, and others have been promoted to improve your bottom line. But how do you know what to choose, when to try, and when to go all in on a product? We share our opinion how we like to navigate learning about new products and when you might want to try, or go all in. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12568979 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 19:00:00 -0500 2551 3 18 full false Crush Kochia Revisited Crush Kochia Revisited Jason & Kyle share their thoughts on the group 14 kochia resistance confirmations that have been found in North Dakota. 

]]> Jason & Kyle share their thoughts on the group 14 kochia resistance confirmations that have been found in North Dakota. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12516376 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:00:00 -0500 1674 3 17 full false Taking The Road Less Traveled: Happy Hour With Darren Dunham Taking The Road Less Traveled: Happy Hour With Darren Dunham If you were to tell God your plans, he would probably laugh and say buckle up because you're in for a wild ride! 

We have Darren Dunham on the podcast this week, a fellow crop consultant in North Dakota and he shares his story of where life has taken him. It's only the cliff notes in the scheme of what Darren's story is, but we really enjoyed what he shared with us. 

Then as any agronomist would do, we deviate and talk agronomy. Darren's approach to helping his clients is one we all need to listen to and think about. 

]]> If you were to tell God your plans, he would probably laugh and say buckle up because you're in for a wild ride! 

We have Darren Dunham on the podcast this week, a fellow crop consultant in North Dakota and he shares his story of where life has taken him. It's only the cliff notes in the scheme of what Darren's story is, but we really enjoyed what he shared with us. 

Then as any agronomist would do, we deviate and talk agronomy. Darren's approach to helping his clients is one we all need to listen to and think about. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12425417 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 20:00:00 -0500 4282 3 16 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Rapid Fire! The $&!% You Need To Know: Rapid Fire! We take 3 questions off AGvisorPRO this week to answer:

1) If I till in the fall and direct seed in the spring, is that considered conservation tillage? 

2) Are EDTA chelated nutrients the proper form for foliar nutrition?

3) Dry or Liquide Soybean Inoculant, what is best?

]]> We take 3 questions off AGvisorPRO this week to answer:

1) If I till in the fall and direct seed in the spring, is that considered conservation tillage? 

2) Are EDTA chelated nutrients the proper form for foliar nutrition?

3) Dry or Liquide Soybean Inoculant, what is best?

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12394852 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600 958 41 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Humpday Double Question! The $&!% You Need To Know: Humpday Double Question! You had 2 shows last week, now you get 2 question in one show this week!

2 recent questions that came into AGvisorPRO:

1- What options are there for removing volunteer alfalfa out of field peas?

2 - Is it ok to use 28-0-0 vs Urea + AMS on pasture grass? 

]]> You had 2 shows last week, now you get 2 question in one show this week!

2 recent questions that came into AGvisorPRO:

1- What options are there for removing volunteer alfalfa out of field peas?

2 - Is it ok to use 28-0-0 vs Urea + AMS on pasture grass? 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12338904 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600 804 40 full false Agronomy Insights & World Records: Happy Hour With Rick Swenson Agronomy Insights & World Records: Happy Hour With Rick Swenson What a great happy hour this week sharing a few drinks with Rick Swenson. Rick is the lead agronomist for Peterson Farm Seeds residing in west central Minnesota. We learn his journey from being a potato agronomist all the way to where he is now. He shares a project that he has been a part of sine coming on board with Peterson Farm Seeds that provides a great summary agronomy insights that everyone can find useful.  Also a fun story you'll have to listen all the way to the end for about how rick is a Guinness World Record holder....for now anyways...

]]> What a great happy hour this week sharing a few drinks with Rick Swenson. Rick is the lead agronomist for Peterson Farm Seeds residing in west central Minnesota. We learn his journey from being a potato agronomist all the way to where he is now. He shares a project that he has been a part of sine coming on board with Peterson Farm Seeds that provides a great summary agronomy insights that everyone can find useful.  Also a fun story you'll have to listen all the way to the end for about how rick is a Guinness World Record holder....for now anyways...

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12331009 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 19:00:00 -0600 4614 3 15 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Ground vs Air For Wheat Fungicide The $&!% You Need To Know: Ground vs Air For Wheat Fungicide Ground vs Air, is one superior over the other for fungicide in wheat? 

This was a very detailed question that was asked on AGvisorPRO weighing out as many variables as possible; asking if removing the cost of application, is the efficacy of spraying fungicide through a ground rig that much better where it makes up for the wheel track loss? 

We talk through this and share our thoughts. 

]]> Ground vs Air, is one superior over the other for fungicide in wheat? 

This was a very detailed question that was asked on AGvisorPRO weighing out as many variables as possible; asking if removing the cost of application, is the efficacy of spraying fungicide through a ground rig that much better where it makes up for the wheel track loss? 

We talk through this and share our thoughts. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12301233 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600 840 39 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Pre-Seed Burn Down Without Glyphosate The $&!% You Need To Know: Pre-Seed Burn Down Without Glyphosate Buckle in for a Monday version of the $H!T you need to know! A question originating off of the AGvisorPRO app in Alberta asking about non-glyphosate pre-seed burn down options in front of cereals. 

]]> Buckle in for a Monday version of the $H!T you need to know! A question originating off of the AGvisorPRO app in Alberta asking about non-glyphosate pre-seed burn down options in front of cereals. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12286124 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0600 892 38 full false The $H!% You Need To Know: Transitioning To No-Till The $H!% You Need To Know: Transitioning To No-Till What considerations need to be made when transitioning to a corn-soybean no-till system? A great question that came from AGvisorPRO with a lot of great responses on the app, and now you get to hear our response!

]]> What considerations need to be made when transitioning to a corn-soybean no-till system? A great question that came from AGvisorPRO with a lot of great responses on the app, and now you get to hear our response!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12242497 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600 876 37 full false Live in Canada with Winfield United Canada! Live in Canada with Winfield United Canada! The borders open...Agronomists Happy Hour goes North!

 We re-united with our friends from Winfield United Canada in Saskatoon for their Agronomy Academy and have happy hour!

]]> The borders open...Agronomists Happy Hour goes North!

 We re-united with our friends from Winfield United Canada in Saskatoon for their Agronomy Academy and have happy hour!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12230278 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 19:00:00 -0600 4549 3 14 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Morons On Boron The $&!% You Need To Know: Morons On Boron When is the right time to apply boron in high production wheat? A great question that came recently from AGvisorPRO. Just a couple of morons talking about boron. 

]]> When is the right time to apply boron in high production wheat? A great question that came recently from AGvisorPRO. Just a couple of morons talking about boron. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12202777 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600 834 36 full false Finding Ways To Combat Resistance: Happy Hour With Rodrigo Werle Finding Ways To Combat Resistance: Happy Hour With Rodrigo Werle We have the pleasure to share a beer with Rodrigo Werle and Joe Ikley the night before the NDSU Wild World of Weeds Workshop at Drekker Brewing in Fargo, ND. Rodrigo shares his path from Brazil to Wisconsin and the weed resistance issues they face and how they are combating it.

Find Rodrigo on Twitter @WiscWeeds

]]> We have the pleasure to share a beer with Rodrigo Werle and Joe Ikley the night before the NDSU Wild World of Weeds Workshop at Drekker Brewing in Fargo, ND. Rodrigo shares his path from Brazil to Wisconsin and the weed resistance issues they face and how they are combating it.

Find Rodrigo on Twitter @WiscWeeds

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12189917 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 19:00:00 -0600 3482 3 13 full false Ag Is A Biological World, Dig It: Happy Hour With Joe Ailts Ag Is A Biological World, Dig It: Happy Hour With Joe Ailts What does growing giant pumpkins and biologicals have in common? It's more than you might think! We have a great time spending happy hour with Joe Ailts, a once corporate agronomist who broke the mold and has gone off into the world of independent crop consulting. Joe gives special focus into the world of soil biology and tries to find ways to utilize what we know about soil biology to use in a practical sense for nutrient recommendations.

Find Joe @AiltsAgronomy on Facebook and @JoeAilts on Twitter


]]> What does growing giant pumpkins and biologicals have in common? It's more than you might think! We have a great time spending happy hour with Joe Ailts, a once corporate agronomist who broke the mold and has gone off into the world of independent crop consulting. Joe gives special focus into the world of soil biology and tries to find ways to utilize what we know about soil biology to use in a practical sense for nutrient recommendations.

Find Joe @AiltsAgronomy on Facebook and @JoeAilts on Twitter


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12139810 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 19:00:00 -0600 4670 3 12 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Helfire, AMS, or Both? The $&!% You Need To Know: Helfire, AMS, or Both? What are my considerations when using water condtioners? NDSU weed guide says AMS is great but my local retailer says Helfire can do the same thing, do I use one or the other, maybe both? 

An awesome question with some great answers given on the AGvisorPRO app, and now you get our take. We tackle this from multiple perspectives because all answers can be right!

]]> What are my considerations when using water condtioners? NDSU weed guide says AMS is great but my local retailer says Helfire can do the same thing, do I use one or the other, maybe both? 

An awesome question with some great answers given on the AGvisorPRO app, and now you get our take. We tackle this from multiple perspectives because all answers can be right!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12112474 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0600 1075 35 full false Agronomy On Ice Preview 2023 Agronomy On Ice Preview 2023 Have you attended or thought about attending Agronomy On Ice? If you venture out to Devils Lake, ND on 2/1/2023 you will find the greatest Ag show on ice.

We talk about what you should expect to see at AOI this year and why we have so much fun doing it.

Check out www.agronomyonice.com for details!

]]> Have you attended or thought about attending Agronomy On Ice? If you venture out to Devils Lake, ND on 2/1/2023 you will find the greatest Ag show on ice.

We talk about what you should expect to see at AOI this year and why we have so much fun doing it.

Check out www.agronomyonice.com for details!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12097653 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 20:00:00 -0600 3106 3 11 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Soybean Pres Western North Dakota The $&!% You Need To Know: Soybean Pres Western North Dakota What are good soybean post planting, pre-emerge products for kochia and foxtails? This was the question pulled from AGvisorPRO this week. 

Options may seem straight forward at first glance, but we dig into the reason someone in western ND might be asking this and look to the root of the question. 

]]> What are good soybean post planting, pre-emerge products for kochia and foxtails? This was the question pulled from AGvisorPRO this week. 

Options may seem straight forward at first glance, but we dig into the reason someone in western ND might be asking this and look to the root of the question. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12052729 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0600 908 34 full false Crops, Capital, Costs, & Cash: Talking w/Morgan Stutrud on The ND Farm Management Education Program Crops, Capital, Costs, & Cash: Talking w/Morgan Stutrud on The ND Farm Management Education Program This week we get the pleasure to talk to Morgan Stutrud, an instructor for the ND Farm Management Education program. We talk about what it is that the Farm Management Education program does and why we think its just as important as agronomy.

If you are interested in what the ND Farm Management Education Program and want to learn more, please check out their website at: https://www.ndfarmmanagement.com/

They also have a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NDFarmManagementEducation


]]> This week we get the pleasure to talk to Morgan Stutrud, an instructor for the ND Farm Management Education program. We talk about what it is that the Farm Management Education program does and why we think its just as important as agronomy.

If you are interested in what the ND Farm Management Education Program and want to learn more, please check out their website at: https://www.ndfarmmanagement.com/

They also have a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NDFarmManagementEducation


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12047700 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 19:00:00 -0600 3125 3 10 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Reverse Osmosis Spray Water The $&!% You Need To Know: Reverse Osmosis Spray Water If using a reverse osmosis system for spray water can one reduce the rate of herbicide being used because of increase efficacy? 

A great question coming from the AGvisorPRO app this past week, we tackle why this is asked from farmers and custom applicators perspective over the years. What does de-ionization do to water and why can that be a benefit, and what could be some other things to consider? 

]]> If using a reverse osmosis system for spray water can one reduce the rate of herbicide being used because of increase efficacy? 

A great question coming from the AGvisorPRO app this past week, we tackle why this is asked from farmers and custom applicators perspective over the years. What does de-ionization do to water and why can that be a benefit, and what could be some other things to consider? 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12011830 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0600 831 33 full false All Aboard! Next Stop NDSU Extension: Interview w/Lindsay Overmyer All Aboard! Next Stop NDSU Extension: Interview w/Lindsay Overmyer We get a real happy hour opportunity this week to talk with Lindsay Overmyer. Lindsay is the Ramsey county NDSU Extension agent and we find out what possessed someone from Ohio to move to arguably the coldest place in the lower 48. But also what its like in the life of county extension and why their role is important.  

]]> We get a real happy hour opportunity this week to talk with Lindsay Overmyer. Lindsay is the Ramsey county NDSU Extension agent and we find out what possessed someone from Ohio to move to arguably the coldest place in the lower 48. But also what its like in the life of county extension and why their role is important.  

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-12002164 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 19:00:00 -0600 3421 3 9 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Avadex Timing The $&!% You Need To Know: Avadex Timing What is the proper timing to use Avadex herbicide? A great question asked on AGvisorPRO recently that has a lot of variables: tillage, no-till, liquid, dry? We dive into the details and share our thoughts!

Remember, if you ask a question during the month of December you are eligible for a $500 gift card courtesy of AGvisorPRO!

]]> What is the proper timing to use Avadex herbicide? A great question asked on AGvisorPRO recently that has a lot of variables: tillage, no-till, liquid, dry? We dive into the details and share our thoughts!

Remember, if you ask a question during the month of December you are eligible for a $500 gift card courtesy of AGvisorPRO!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11908469 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0600 882 32 full false Digging Deep Into Biologicals With Bodie Kitchel Digging Deep Into Biologicals With Bodie Kitchel Happy hour this week was spent with Bodie Kitchel. Bodie is an outstanding agronomist that wears many hats, we dive deep into the world of biologicals and have a great discussion. Biologicals are often lumped into a category of products that get coined with the term "snake oil" but in fact many are just misunderstood. To be successful with biologicals, a lot of agronomy is involved to understand what, when, and where a particular product could provide value to a farmer. Bodie does a great job explaining this, you'll want to make sure to listen to this one all the way to the end because it only gets better as the discussion goes!

Some helpful links:

BW-Fusion

Biodyne

Bodie Kitchel on Twitter: @Bkitch1Bodie

Agronomy 365

Next Level Ag - the lab Bodie refers to that does the biological soil testing

Jason Schley - Owner of Next Level Ag

Josh Messer - Ag Intel Consulting: If you are in ND and want to learn more, look up Josh on Twitter and reach out!


]]> Happy hour this week was spent with Bodie Kitchel. Bodie is an outstanding agronomist that wears many hats, we dive deep into the world of biologicals and have a great discussion. Biologicals are often lumped into a category of products that get coined with the term "snake oil" but in fact many are just misunderstood. To be successful with biologicals, a lot of agronomy is involved to understand what, when, and where a particular product could provide value to a farmer. Bodie does a great job explaining this, you'll want to make sure to listen to this one all the way to the end because it only gets better as the discussion goes!

Some helpful links:

BW-Fusion

Biodyne

Bodie Kitchel on Twitter: @Bkitch1Bodie

Agronomy 365

Next Level Ag - the lab Bodie refers to that does the biological soil testing

Jason Schley - Owner of Next Level Ag

Josh Messer - Ag Intel Consulting: If you are in ND and want to learn more, look up Josh on Twitter and reach out!


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11850478 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 19:00:00 -0600 5186 3 8 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Low pH & Phosphorus Availability The $&!% You Need To Know: Low pH & Phosphorus Availability How to improve availability of phosphorus in soils that are low in pH, that is the question asked this week from the AGvisorPRO app that we invited Luke Johnson (fellow AVP expert) to answer with us.

Click Here to download the AGvisorPRO app and start asking questions! Ask a question in December and you have a chance to win a $500 gift from the folks at AGvisorPRO!

]]> How to improve availability of phosphorus in soils that are low in pH, that is the question asked this week from the AGvisorPRO app that we invited Luke Johnson (fellow AVP expert) to answer with us.

Click Here to download the AGvisorPRO app and start asking questions! Ask a question in December and you have a chance to win a $500 gift from the folks at AGvisorPRO!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11823667 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0600 1128 31 full false Breaking The Mold: Talking Regen Ag With Carolyn Wingate Breaking The Mold: Talking Regen Ag With Carolyn Wingate Carolyn Wingate refers to herself as a corporate dropout, but did so to pursue starting her own business, Win Biologics. We really enjoyed our conversation and appreciate how she "breaks the mold" and chose to bring products to the market that she believes in bringing agronomic value to the customers she serves.

She is also a Regenerative Agriculture advocate and we go in depth on what that means to her, which gives us a much better understanding of the practice.

Some cool things to note:

Russel Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer broke the national corn yield @459.51 bu/acre. He uses some of Win Biologics products. Click Here for the article

Regen Ag Lab that Carolyn Mentions

Regen Ag Events that will be held this winter conference season. Carolyn will also be attending these

]]> Carolyn Wingate refers to herself as a corporate dropout, but did so to pursue starting her own business, Win Biologics. We really enjoyed our conversation and appreciate how she "breaks the mold" and chose to bring products to the market that she believes in bringing agronomic value to the customers she serves.

She is also a Regenerative Agriculture advocate and we go in depth on what that means to her, which gives us a much better understanding of the practice.

Some cool things to note:

Russel Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer broke the national corn yield @459.51 bu/acre. He uses some of Win Biologics products. Click Here for the article

Regen Ag Lab that Carolyn Mentions

Regen Ag Events that will be held this winter conference season. Carolyn will also be attending these

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11811086 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:00:00 -0600 4344 3 7 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Converting From Dry Nitrogen To Liquid Nitrogen In Canola The $&!% You Need To Know: Converting From Dry Nitrogen To Liquid Nitrogen In Canola What are the equipment and application differences needed to switch from a dry nitrogen fertilizer source to a liquid nitrogen source? A question that comes all the way from Romania this week on the AGvisorPRO app, we also highlight another question that was asked from a farming operation in Uganda looking for a Sr. Agronomist for consultative services. 

]]> What are the equipment and application differences needed to switch from a dry nitrogen fertilizer source to a liquid nitrogen source? A question that comes all the way from Romania this week on the AGvisorPRO app, we also highlight another question that was asked from a farming operation in Uganda looking for a Sr. Agronomist for consultative services. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11777851 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0600 851 30 full false The Rogue Agronomist: Agronomy Truths with Kyle Stull The Rogue Agronomist: Agronomy Truths with Kyle Stull Kyle is no stranger to the Agronomists Happy Hour, we dive right into some fun topics like his TikTok account @stullagronomy where he uses a blog style format to talk agronomy and at times call out the misinformation he comes across using the platform. And of course we get a great view into SE Wisconsin agriculture and the agronomic challenges he faces. 

If TikTok isn't your thing, Kyle is on Twitter also @Agronomy_Guy 

Go listen to Kyle's podcast The Rogue Agronomist on your favorite podcast platform

]]> Kyle is no stranger to the Agronomists Happy Hour, we dive right into some fun topics like his TikTok account @stullagronomy where he uses a blog style format to talk agronomy and at times call out the misinformation he comes across using the platform. And of course we get a great view into SE Wisconsin agriculture and the agronomic challenges he faces. 

If TikTok isn't your thing, Kyle is on Twitter also @Agronomy_Guy 

Go listen to Kyle's podcast The Rogue Agronomist on your favorite podcast platform

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11767513 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0600 4101 3 6 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Soil Sampling In Snow The $&!% You Need To Know: Soil Sampling In Snow What are some tips and tricks for soil sampling in the snow? A very real scenario for us this year and a question we tackle from the AGvisorPRO app this week. 

]]> What are some tips and tricks for soil sampling in the snow? A very real scenario for us this year and a question we tackle from the AGvisorPRO app this week. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11747052 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0600 900 29 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Bird Repellent, Is It Worth It? The $&!% You Need To Know: Bird Repellent, Is It Worth It? Is bird repellent effective to keep birds at bay in a seed corn system? That's the questions we tackle from AGvisorPRO this week sharing our experience. 

]]> Is bird repellent effective to keep birds at bay in a seed corn system? That's the questions we tackle from AGvisorPRO this week sharing our experience. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11694630 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0600 808 28 full false The Formulation To Success: Talking Formulations With Dr. Joe Ikley The Formulation To Success: Talking Formulations With Dr. Joe Ikley Formulations can be fun, which is exactly what's packed into the conversation with Joe Ikley this week. Formulations and Fun....and beer. 

]]> Formulations can be fun, which is exactly what's packed into the conversation with Joe Ikley this week. Formulations and Fun....and beer. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11684809 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0600 4823 3 5 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Calcium vs Lime, What's The Difference? The $&!% You Need To Know: Calcium vs Lime, What's The Difference? We invite AGvisorPRO expert Marcia Cripps onto the show to talk about a question she answered on the app. The user mentioned they need to add calcium as a fertilizer and wanted to know the best sources, Marcia answered that Lime and Calcium fertilizer will be accomplishing different things and that's what we cover this week on the $H!T You Need To Know

]]> We invite AGvisorPRO expert Marcia Cripps onto the show to talk about a question she answered on the app. The user mentioned they need to add calcium as a fertilizer and wanted to know the best sources, Marcia answered that Lime and Calcium fertilizer will be accomplishing different things and that's what we cover this week on the $H!T You Need To Know

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11630893 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0600 1047 27 full false Get A Dog: Happy Hour with Dr. Lee Briese Get A Dog: Happy Hour with Dr. Lee Briese Happy hour this week is spent with Dr. Lee Briese, an independent crop consultant in south central North Dakota. Lee brings a very wholistic mindset when it comes to agronomy on tackling agronomic issues. From getting a dog to playing with Yo-Yo's, you'll really enjoy this conversation!

]]> Happy hour this week is spent with Dr. Lee Briese, an independent crop consultant in south central North Dakota. Lee brings a very wholistic mindset when it comes to agronomy on tackling agronomic issues. From getting a dog to playing with Yo-Yo's, you'll really enjoy this conversation!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11631408 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 18:00:00 -0600 5709 3 4 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: High Nitrate Soil Sample Results, Can I Trust Them? The $&!% You Need To Know: High Nitrate Soil Sample Results, Can I Trust Them? A field has been sampled twice after seeing uncharacteristically high soil nitrates in the sample results. Can you trust those results, and how do you plan accordingly? A great question asked on the AGvisorPRO app and we tackle it in our fashion!

]]> A field has been sampled twice after seeing uncharacteristically high soil nitrates in the sample results. Can you trust those results, and how do you plan accordingly? A great question asked on the AGvisorPRO app and we tackle it in our fashion!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11608500 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500 812 26 full false The Agvise Bunker: Nerding Out About Soils The Agvise Bunker: Nerding Out About Soils It's always a fun conversation when talking to John Breker & Jodi Boe, the intellectual brain trust of the Agvise Bunker. Regional trends, year over year differences, and the importance of precision soil sampling are all discussed during happy hour this week. 

]]> It's always a fun conversation when talking to John Breker & Jodi Boe, the intellectual brain trust of the Agvise Bunker. Regional trends, year over year differences, and the importance of precision soil sampling are all discussed during happy hour this week. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11595253 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 19:00:00 -0500 4486 3 3 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Incorporating Rye Into A Weed Management Program The $&!% You Need To Know: Incorporating Rye Into A Weed Management Program How does weed management differ if you are incorporating rye as a cover crop. That's the question we tackle this week from AGvisorPRO. We share how we would adapt to introducing a cover crop but also cover the other experts answers to this question. 

]]> How does weed management differ if you are incorporating rye as a cover crop. That's the question we tackle this week from AGvisorPRO. We share how we would adapt to introducing a cover crop but also cover the other experts answers to this question. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11567982 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0500 885 25 full false Farm Broadcasting In The North: AHHP Interviews Carah Hart Farm Broadcasting In The North: AHHP Interviews Carah Hart In the north for the past 7 years, we have heard the familiar voice of Carah Hart bringing the latest in agriculture during her farm broadcasts. Jason and Kyle are all too familiar with the call from Carah asking for a few minutes of their time to talk about current happenings, but we've turned the tables and have asked Carah to be on our podcast to reflect on her time in the north. As always we have a load of fun and have a great conversation you will not want to miss!

Go find Carah on Twitter at @CarahHart

]]> In the north for the past 7 years, we have heard the familiar voice of Carah Hart bringing the latest in agriculture during her farm broadcasts. Jason and Kyle are all too familiar with the call from Carah asking for a few minutes of their time to talk about current happenings, but we've turned the tables and have asked Carah to be on our podcast to reflect on her time in the north. As always we have a load of fun and have a great conversation you will not want to miss!

Go find Carah on Twitter at @CarahHart

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11552146 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 22:00:00 -0500 3904 3 2 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Russian Thistle Burndown The $&!% You Need To Know: Russian Thistle Burndown Does a fall burn down aid in the control of Russian Thistle? You bet it does, but we lay down the good $h!t and tell it how you need to know!


]]> Does a fall burn down aid in the control of Russian Thistle? You bet it does, but we lay down the good $h!t and tell it how you need to know!


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11519613 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500 632 24 full false We're Back! Season 3 Intro We're Back! Season 3 Intro We're back all! Our vacation is over and happy hour is ready to commence! 

]]> We're back all! Our vacation is over and happy hour is ready to commence! 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11510830 Sun, 16 Oct 2022 22:00:00 -0500 1449 3 1 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Are GPS Soil Sample Points Worth It The $&!% You Need To Know: Are GPS Soil Sample Points Worth It Is geo-referencing probed locations via GPS worth it while soil sampling. It is soil sampling season when the question came into the AGvisorPRO app so how couldn't we take this question? 

Speaking of AGvisorPRO, have you downloaded the app yet? What's the hold up!? https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> Is geo-referencing probed locations via GPS worth it while soil sampling. It is soil sampling season when the question came into the AGvisorPRO app so how couldn't we take this question? 

Speaking of AGvisorPRO, have you downloaded the app yet? What's the hold up!? https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11291290 Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500 456 23 full false Tillage Tuesdays: The Man - The Myth - The Legend (Larry Lunder) Tillage Tuesdays: The Man - The Myth - The Legend (Larry Lunder) We end season 2 with The Man himself Larry Lunder, who plays all that is good in the world for soil health on #TillageTuesdays. Larry is a great agronomist and we get into some great discussion on all topics agronomy....and maybe a little tillage sprinkled in. 

]]> We end season 2 with The Man himself Larry Lunder, who plays all that is good in the world for soil health on #TillageTuesdays. Larry is a great agronomist and we get into some great discussion on all topics agronomy....and maybe a little tillage sprinkled in. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11291274 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0500 4423 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Mesotrione Burndown For Corn & Milo The $&!% You Need To Know: Mesotrione Burndown For Corn & Milo What products are good for tank mixing with mesotrione in a burndown situation for corn and milo in a high pH soil environment. A great question asked on the AGvisorPRO app this week with an active ingredient we know well.

Have you downloaded AGvisorPRO yet? Here, lets get you started and follow this link! https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> What products are good for tank mixing with mesotrione in a burndown situation for corn and milo in a high pH soil environment. A great question asked on the AGvisorPRO app this week with an active ingredient we know well.

Have you downloaded AGvisorPRO yet? Here, lets get you started and follow this link! https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11273538 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500 832 22 full false Thirsty Thursday: Happy Hour With Steven Regan Thirsty Thursday: Happy Hour With Steven Regan Happy hour this week we head down to southwestern Minnesota to talk to Steven Regan. You can tell immediately through our conversation that Steven is passionate for what he does as a technical seed agronomist for Bayer's Dekalb/Asgrow brand and have a great happy hour with him. 

Most notably you may know Steven from the SnapChat handle he has (DEKALB/Asgrow MNWEST) and his great updates, especially on Thirsty Thursdays. 


]]> Happy hour this week we head down to southwestern Minnesota to talk to Steven Regan. You can tell immediately through our conversation that Steven is passionate for what he does as a technical seed agronomist for Bayer's Dekalb/Asgrow brand and have a great happy hour with him. 

Most notably you may know Steven from the SnapChat handle he has (DEKALB/Asgrow MNWEST) and his great updates, especially on Thirsty Thursdays. 


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11257983 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0500 4035 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Horseweed Management Strategies in Wheat The $&!% You Need To Know: Horseweed Management Strategies in Wheat Horseweed, Mares Tail, or Fleabane: whatever you call it, it can be a real pain in the you know what to control in no-till & minimum till situations. So we felt it appropriate to bring this question back from June in the AGvisorPRO app back during harvest time because the best control measure for this weed is a good fall burndown. We lay out our preferred strategy, from fall burndown to in-crop next year how to manage this weed in wheat.

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? What's the hold up??
Find here: https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> Horseweed, Mares Tail, or Fleabane: whatever you call it, it can be a real pain in the you know what to control in no-till & minimum till situations. So we felt it appropriate to bring this question back from June in the AGvisorPRO app back during harvest time because the best control measure for this weed is a good fall burndown. We lay out our preferred strategy, from fall burndown to in-crop next year how to manage this weed in wheat.

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? What's the hold up??
Find here: https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11232460 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 888 21 full false A Career Devoted to the FFA: Happy Hour With David Swanson A Career Devoted to the FFA: Happy Hour With David Swanson It is a real treat to talk about the FFA and this holds especially true this week when we spent happy hour with David Swanson. David is entering his 37th year as an agriculture teacher and an FFA advisor in Hawley Minnesota. 37 years is a long time and David shares his story and his passion why teaching and the FFA have been so important to him. We really think you all will enjoy listening to him sharing his experiences.

David's devotion to the FFA has not gone unnoticed and was inducted into the Minnesota FFA hall of fame this year. Find more on that HERE

]]> It is a real treat to talk about the FFA and this holds especially true this week when we spent happy hour with David Swanson. David is entering his 37th year as an agriculture teacher and an FFA advisor in Hawley Minnesota. 37 years is a long time and David shares his story and his passion why teaching and the FFA have been so important to him. We really think you all will enjoy listening to him sharing his experiences.

David's devotion to the FFA has not gone unnoticed and was inducted into the Minnesota FFA hall of fame this year. Find more on that HERE

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11218409 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0500 3983 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Swath/Desiccant Timing For Canola The $&!% You Need To Know: Swath/Desiccant Timing For Canola How to determine the correct time to swath canola was the question the came up on the AGvisorPRO app this week. And we felt it appropriate to make the small delineation between timing for swathing and for pre-harvest desiccant.

Have you downloaded the app yet? Find it here! https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> How to determine the correct time to swath canola was the question the came up on the AGvisorPRO app this week. And we felt it appropriate to make the small delineation between timing for swathing and for pre-harvest desiccant.

Have you downloaded the app yet? Find it here! https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11195469 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0500 842 20 full false Agronomic Pet Peeves Revisited Agronomic Pet Peeves Revisited What grinds your gears?.....but more in an agronomic sense. We cover a short list  of things that bothered us this season: flea beetles, herbicide efficacy, poor communication, and regenerative ag....just to name a few. 

]]> What grinds your gears?.....but more in an agronomic sense. We cover a short list  of things that bothered us this season: flea beetles, herbicide efficacy, poor communication, and regenerative ag....just to name a few. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11175542 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 19:00:00 -0500 3276 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Will High Phosphate Antagonize Other Nutrients The $&!% You Need To Know: Will High Phosphate Antagonize Other Nutrients Will high soil test phosphate antagonize other nutrients in the soil, how do you know if that will happen and how do you overcome it? That's the question we tackle from AGvisorPRO this week.

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO App yet? What's the Hold UP??

Find here: https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> Will high soil test phosphate antagonize other nutrients in the soil, how do you know if that will happen and how do you overcome it? That's the question we tackle from AGvisorPRO this week.

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO App yet? What's the Hold UP??

Find here: https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11150968 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 999 19 full false What Do You Know About Kochia? Navigating Herbicide Resistance With Charles Geddes What Do You Know About Kochia? Navigating Herbicide Resistance With Charles Geddes Happy hour this week takes us up to Lethbridge, Alberta. Where we find Charles Geddes, a weed scientist for Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada, who's most troublesome weed happens to be OUR most troublesome weed....kochia. Charles shares insight to the resistance screening that they are working on, and what they have learned over time with kochia populations. Charles also shares insights on what he has learned about kochia biology and other management studies that they have performed that can help all of us out when it comes to managing everyone's favorite tumbleweed.....

Find Charles on Twitter at @charlesmgeddes to follow along!

]]> Happy hour this week takes us up to Lethbridge, Alberta. Where we find Charles Geddes, a weed scientist for Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada, who's most troublesome weed happens to be OUR most troublesome weed....kochia. Charles shares insight to the resistance screening that they are working on, and what they have learned over time with kochia populations. Charles also shares insights on what he has learned about kochia biology and other management studies that they have performed that can help all of us out when it comes to managing everyone's favorite tumbleweed.....

Find Charles on Twitter at @charlesmgeddes to follow along!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11137340 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 19:00:00 -0500 4270 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Controlling LL Canola in Xtend Soybeans The $&!% You Need To Know: Controlling LL Canola in Xtend Soybeans There are LL volunteer canola (an likely RR) in Xtend soybeans that have not been controlled. What are the options to spray them out? A great question asked on the AGvisorPRO app this past week.

Have you downloaded AGvisorPRO yet? What's the hold up? Find it here -> https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> There are LL volunteer canola (an likely RR) in Xtend soybeans that have not been controlled. What are the options to spray them out? A great question asked on the AGvisorPRO app this past week.

Have you downloaded AGvisorPRO yet? What's the hold up? Find it here -> https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11069629 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 947 18 full false Dixie Crystal Special: Talking North Carolina Ag with Josh Joyner Dixie Crystal Special: Talking North Carolina Ag with Josh Joyner Happy hour takes us all the way east to North Carolina to talk to Josh Joyner. We have a ton of fun talking to Josh and learning about North Carolina agriculture. The crops may be similar to other regions; but the field sizes, soils, and climate all differ and make for a great conversation as we learn what its like there.

Find Josh on Twitter at @joyner_jd

]]> Happy hour takes us all the way east to North Carolina to talk to Josh Joyner. We have a ton of fun talking to Josh and learning about North Carolina agriculture. The crops may be similar to other regions; but the field sizes, soils, and climate all differ and make for a great conversation as we learn what its like there.

Find Josh on Twitter at @joyner_jd

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11058179 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 19:00:00 -0500 4564 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Insecticide Residuals The $&!% You Need To Know: Insecticide Residuals Specifically the question asked on AGvisorPRO this week was how long can you expect insecticide residuals to be for Red Sunflower Seed Weevil and Grasshoppers as there is not much readily accessible information available.

We give our take on this to help understand insecticide residual and what to expect on this weeks show.

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? What's the hold up? Download the app today here https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH and start anonymously start asking questions today!

]]> Specifically the question asked on AGvisorPRO this week was how long can you expect insecticide residuals to be for Red Sunflower Seed Weevil and Grasshoppers as there is not much readily accessible information available.

We give our take on this to help understand insecticide residual and what to expect on this weeks show.

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? What's the hold up? Download the app today here https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH and start anonymously start asking questions today!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11031996 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 920 17 full false Ag Mafia: Bridgette, Jason, & Kyle Tell All Ag Mafia: Bridgette, Jason, & Kyle Tell All Happy hour this week is spent with the collective known as the Ag Mafia. Bridgette Readel, Jason Hanson, and Kyle Okke explain what it is they are up to and what they have planned!

]]> Happy hour this week is spent with the collective known as the Ag Mafia. Bridgette Readel, Jason Hanson, and Kyle Okke explain what it is they are up to and what they have planned!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-11020721 Sun, 24 Jul 2022 20:00:00 -0500 2495 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Is It Too Hot for Fungicide? & Can I Spray at Night? The $&!% You Need To Know: Is It Too Hot for Fungicide? & Can I Spray at Night? It's a hot one this week, but it's also humid. We pull two questions off AGvisorPRO this week both related to the heat.

1) Can it be too hot to be applying fungicide?

2) Is applying fungicide at night a good idea?


If you have been dragging your feet and haven't downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet, what are you waiting for?? Download here!   https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> It's a hot one this week, but it's also humid. We pull two questions off AGvisorPRO this week both related to the heat.

1) Can it be too hot to be applying fungicide?

2) Is applying fungicide at night a good idea?


If you have been dragging your feet and haven't downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet, what are you waiting for?? Download here!   https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10990160 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 754 16 full false NDAWN: Our Mesonet is Better Than Yours NDAWN: Our Mesonet is Better Than Yours Your mesonet may be the same, but we are sure proud of ours. We spend happy hour this week with James Hyde and Andrew Thostenson. James is an instrumentation specialist for NDAWN (North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network) and Andrew our states pesticide coordinator. Both share and tie together the importance of gathering climatic data through NDAWN and how it benefits the farmers of North Dakota and surrounding states. 

]]> Your mesonet may be the same, but we are sure proud of ours. We spend happy hour this week with James Hyde and Andrew Thostenson. James is an instrumentation specialist for NDAWN (North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network) and Andrew our states pesticide coordinator. Both share and tie together the importance of gathering climatic data through NDAWN and how it benefits the farmers of North Dakota and surrounding states. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10976354 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 19:00:00 -0500 5728 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Should I Spray For Scab? The $&!% You Need To Know: Should I Spray For Scab? To spray for scab, or not spray for scab? That is the question, and rightfully so with the amount of heat happening this week, its a good thing to question if these conditions are still conducive for scab.

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? If not, don't wait any longer and find here: https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> To spray for scab, or not spray for scab? That is the question, and rightfully so with the amount of heat happening this week, its a good thing to question if these conditions are still conducive for scab.

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? If not, don't wait any longer and find here: https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10951537 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 857 15 full false It's Scab Week: Load The Sprayer, We Got To GO! It's Scab Week: Load The Sprayer, We Got To GO! This week we spend happy hour with Andrew Friskop, NDSU's extension cereal pathologist. We talk all things Fusarium Head Blight and why its important to be paying careful attention this season.

Fusarium Head Blight Risk Tool


]]> This week we spend happy hour with Andrew Friskop, NDSU's extension cereal pathologist. We talk all things Fusarium Head Blight and why its important to be paying careful attention this season.

Fusarium Head Blight Risk Tool


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10936433 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 19:00:00 -0500 4212 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Favorite Water Conditioners outside of AMS The $&!% You Need To Know: Favorite Water Conditioners outside of AMS The AGvisorPRO app had a question asking what were peoples favorite water conditioner products outside of ammonium sulfate.

We felt this a great opportunity to expand and talk about the different classes of water conditioner adjuvants that existent and how they work.

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? What's the hold up!? Download with this link ------> https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> The AGvisorPRO app had a question asking what were peoples favorite water conditioner products outside of ammonium sulfate.

We felt this a great opportunity to expand and talk about the different classes of water conditioner adjuvants that existent and how they work.

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? What's the hold up!? Download with this link ------> https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10910796 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0500 1193 14 full false Farmin' Sand: Southwest Georgia Ag with Luke Johnson - Part 2 Farmin' Sand: Southwest Georgia Ag with Luke Johnson - Part 2 This week we share the rest of our conversation with Luke Johnson and what he shares about agriculture in Georgia. If you haven't caught up on the first part of our conversation, click here Farmin' Sand Part 1

We talk cotton, peanuts, vegetable production, and places to go see (agronomy wise) in Georgia.

If would like to follow Luke on Twitter find his profile here: Luke Johnson CCA

]]> This week we share the rest of our conversation with Luke Johnson and what he shares about agriculture in Georgia. If you haven't caught up on the first part of our conversation, click here Farmin' Sand Part 1

We talk cotton, peanuts, vegetable production, and places to go see (agronomy wise) in Georgia.

If would like to follow Luke on Twitter find his profile here: Luke Johnson CCA

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10897004 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 18:00:00 -0500 3301 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: What Killed My Maple Trees? The $&!% You Need To Know: What Killed My Maple Trees? A land owners 1 year old maple trees are dead in a mater of days, and are curious if the newly sprayed soybean field next to them is just a coincidence or something to do with it?

This is a unique question that came through on the AGvisorPRO app and a great question to walk through how to handle on the landowners perspective.

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? What's the hold up? Download here!
https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> A land owners 1 year old maple trees are dead in a mater of days, and are curious if the newly sprayed soybean field next to them is just a coincidence or something to do with it?

This is a unique question that came through on the AGvisorPRO app and a great question to walk through how to handle on the landowners perspective.

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? What's the hold up? Download here!
https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10868525 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0500 917 13 full false Noxious Weeds In Focus: Getting The Scoop From Quincy Law & Joe Ikley Noxious Weeds In Focus: Getting The Scoop From Quincy Law & Joe Ikley Coming out of the drought of 21' we've noticed an incredible amount of leafy spurge on the countryside in 22'. We talk to both Quincy Law and Joe Ikley from NDSU about noxious weeds like Leafy Spurge.

If you would like to get in touch with Joe or Quincy you can find them both on Twitter.

 Quincy is @QDL_NDSU and Joe @NDSUweeds

]]> Coming out of the drought of 21' we've noticed an incredible amount of leafy spurge on the countryside in 22'. We talk to both Quincy Law and Joe Ikley from NDSU about noxious weeds like Leafy Spurge.

If you would like to get in touch with Joe or Quincy you can find them both on Twitter.

 Quincy is @QDL_NDSU and Joe @NDSUweeds

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10858487 Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:00:00 -0500 4375 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: When is it too hot for Huskie Complete? The $&!% You Need To Know: When is it too hot for Huskie Complete? How hot is too hot for Huskie Complete when making in-season applications? Specifically the questions on AGvisorPRO asked if it's 100+F, will it be safe to spray huskie complete? We give our thoughts and expand on this topic for this weeks question.

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet?

Get it Here -> https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> How hot is too hot for Huskie Complete when making in-season applications? Specifically the questions on AGvisorPRO asked if it's 100+F, will it be safe to spray huskie complete? We give our thoughts and expand on this topic for this weeks question.

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet?

Get it Here -> https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10834411 Wed, 22 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500 688 12 full false North Dakota Crop State of the Union North Dakota Crop State of the Union We give our insight on the planting progress for the late seeding of the 2022 crop in North Dakota.

Also as promised, if you are looking for the wheat & barley scab forecast model.
https://www.wheatscab.psu.edu/


]]> We give our insight on the planting progress for the late seeding of the 2022 crop in North Dakota.

Also as promised, if you are looking for the wheat & barley scab forecast model.
https://www.wheatscab.psu.edu/


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10819639 Sun, 19 Jun 2022 19:00:00 -0500 2700 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Prickly Lettuce In Corn The $&!% You Need To Know: Prickly Lettuce In Corn This weeks $h!t You Need To Know episode pulls a question off the AGvisorPRO app that asks: what are good prickly lettuce control options in newly emerged corn?


Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? What are you waiting for?? Download the app here! https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> This weeks $h!t You Need To Know episode pulls a question off the AGvisorPRO app that asks: what are good prickly lettuce control options in newly emerged corn?


Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? What are you waiting for?? Download the app here! https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10794153 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0500 703 11 full false Not Your Dad's Weather Forecast: Talking the LRC Model With Gary Lezak and Dean Wysocki Not Your Dad's Weather Forecast: Talking the LRC Model With Gary Lezak and Dean Wysocki Happy hour this week is spent with Gary Lezak and Dean Wysocki, both meteorologists. Gary is a TV weatherman in Kansas City for KSHB channel 41 news and the founder of the LRC (Lezak Recuring Cycle) weather model. Dean is a familiar voice for those of you in ND and is a radio weatherman for WZFG The Flag (1100 AM & 93.2 FM in the Fargo/Moorhead area).

Both share with us about the LRC weather model and why they are excited about it. If you would like to learn more about Gary's business (Weather 2020) please follow this link.
 https://weather2020.com/


]]> Happy hour this week is spent with Gary Lezak and Dean Wysocki, both meteorologists. Gary is a TV weatherman in Kansas City for KSHB channel 41 news and the founder of the LRC (Lezak Recuring Cycle) weather model. Dean is a familiar voice for those of you in ND and is a radio weatherman for WZFG The Flag (1100 AM & 93.2 FM in the Fargo/Moorhead area).

Both share with us about the LRC weather model and why they are excited about it. If you would like to learn more about Gary's business (Weather 2020) please follow this link.
 https://weather2020.com/


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10780158 Sun, 12 Jun 2022 19:00:00 -0500 4166 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Kochia Control In Emerging Wheat The $&!% You Need To Know: Kochia Control In Emerging Wheat The question we pulled off the AGvisorPRO app this week asked: what herbicide options are there that can control up to 3 inch tall kochia in wheat that has emerged.


Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? What are you waiting for? Get started asking questions anonymously today! https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> The question we pulled off the AGvisorPRO app this week asked: what herbicide options are there that can control up to 3 inch tall kochia in wheat that has emerged.


Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? What are you waiting for? Get started asking questions anonymously today! https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10755347 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0500 817 10 full false Farmin' Sand: Southwest Georgia Ag with Luke Johnson - Part 1 Farmin' Sand: Southwest Georgia Ag with Luke Johnson - Part 1 This week happy hour takes us down to southwestern Georgia to spend some time talking with Luke Johnson and learning about his corner of the world. We really enjoyed this conversation with Luke talking about things that spanned from summer internships to what it's like to grow crops on pure sand. 

This is a 2 part series, our conversation was too good not to share so we will finish our conversation on a later episode!

]]> This week happy hour takes us down to southwestern Georgia to spend some time talking with Luke Johnson and learning about his corner of the world. We really enjoyed this conversation with Luke talking about things that spanned from summer internships to what it's like to grow crops on pure sand. 

This is a 2 part series, our conversation was too good not to share so we will finish our conversation on a later episode!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10740932 Sun, 05 Jun 2022 18:00:00 -0500 3672 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Spreading vs Seeding Canola The $&!% You Need To Know: Spreading vs Seeding Canola The $h!t you need to know this week pulled off the AGvisorPRO app asked: would it be ok to broadcast canola seed and fertilizer in one pass and work in vs seeding traditionally with a drill. Much of MB and parts of SK are like ND right now which is very wet, we are behind and this would improve how fast fields could be seeded. We give you our thoughts on spreading canola...

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? What are you waiting for?? It's free to use and your questions are anonymous!

Download Here! https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH


]]> The $h!t you need to know this week pulled off the AGvisorPRO app asked: would it be ok to broadcast canola seed and fertilizer in one pass and work in vs seeding traditionally with a drill. Much of MB and parts of SK are like ND right now which is very wet, we are behind and this would improve how fast fields could be seeded. We give you our thoughts on spreading canola...

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? What are you waiting for?? It's free to use and your questions are anonymous!

Download Here! https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10713895 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0500 903 9 full false Keep Your Records Straight: Bookkeepers in Agronomy Keep Your Records Straight: Bookkeepers in Agronomy This week we spend happy hour with Carla and Roxanne, bookkeepers that both Jason and Kyle have known for some time. Bookkeeping is an essential part of running a business but is almost always stays out of the limelight. Both Carla and Roxanne have been though buy-outs, moving, mergers, and name changes in their careers and we get a little glimpse into their worlds. 

]]> This week we spend happy hour with Carla and Roxanne, bookkeepers that both Jason and Kyle have known for some time. Bookkeeping is an essential part of running a business but is almost always stays out of the limelight. Both Carla and Roxanne have been though buy-outs, moving, mergers, and name changes in their careers and we get a little glimpse into their worlds. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10693453 Sun, 29 May 2022 18:00:00 -0500 4165 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: How Much H20 to Incorporate Urea The $&!% You Need To Know: How Much H20 to Incorporate Urea How much precipitation does it take to fully incorporate urea and not loose any nitrogen to volatility? There is a straight forward answer here (spoiler we get to it right away) but this is the $h!t you need to know, so we dive a little deeper and explain some other things to think about on this topic. 

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? Click the link below to get started today, ask  questions 100% anonymously and see what the experts are saying. 

https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH


]]> How much precipitation does it take to fully incorporate urea and not loose any nitrogen to volatility? There is a straight forward answer here (spoiler we get to it right away) but this is the $h!t you need to know, so we dive a little deeper and explain some other things to think about on this topic. 

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? Click the link below to get started today, ask  questions 100% anonymously and see what the experts are saying. 

https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10672827 Wed, 25 May 2022 06:00:00 -0500 1056 8 full false Higher Cotton: Talking Mississippi Ag With Greg Flint Higher Cotton: Talking Mississippi Ag With Greg Flint This happy hour we go south to the Mississippi Delta and talk ag with Greg Flint. We have a lot of fun talking to Greg about cotton, rice, sweet potatoes, and so much more. You'll want to tune in for this conversation!

]]> This happy hour we go south to the Mississippi Delta and talk ag with Greg Flint. We have a lot of fun talking to Greg about cotton, rice, sweet potatoes, and so much more. You'll want to tune in for this conversation!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10661541 Sun, 22 May 2022 18:00:00 -0500 4384 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: In Field Soil Sensors The $&!% You Need To Know: In Field Soil Sensors Are there widely accepted "in field" soil sensors on the market and if not so, why? 

This question came across our que on AGvisorPRO and we give you our educated opinion on this topic. 

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet?

If not, find the app here!

 https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> Are there widely accepted "in field" soil sensors on the market and if not so, why? 

This question came across our que on AGvisorPRO and we give you our educated opinion on this topic. 

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet?

If not, find the app here!

 https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AHH

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10622636 Wed, 18 May 2022 05:00:00 -0500 992 full false Bee Keepers vs Bee Havers: Happy Hour With Rogan Tokach Bee Keepers vs Bee Havers: Happy Hour With Rogan Tokach Happy hour this week is with Rogan Tokach. Rogan is an entomology grad student at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln who is studying honey bees. He shares his path into graduate school and unloads his wealth of knowledge about his passion for honey bees. We promise this will be one you will not want to miss. 

]]> Happy hour this week is with Rogan Tokach. Rogan is an entomology grad student at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln who is studying honey bees. He shares his path into graduate school and unloads his wealth of knowledge about his passion for honey bees. We promise this will be one you will not want to miss. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10622466 Sun, 15 May 2022 18:00:00 -0500 4693 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Importance of H2O Carrier Volume With AIM The $&!% You Need To Know: Importance of H2O Carrier Volume With AIM The question we picked from AGvisorPRO this week is regarding how important is water carrier volume when applying AIM (carfentrazone) herbicide.  Listen in as we cover our thoughts on the importance of carrier water volumes, nozzles, and adjuvants. 


Have you downloaded AGvisorPRO yet? If not, what are you waiting for? It's free to use and your questions are anonymous with experts waiting to help you out!

]]> The question we picked from AGvisorPRO this week is regarding how important is water carrier volume when applying AIM (carfentrazone) herbicide.  Listen in as we cover our thoughts on the importance of carrier water volumes, nozzles, and adjuvants. 


Have you downloaded AGvisorPRO yet? If not, what are you waiting for? It's free to use and your questions are anonymous with experts waiting to help you out!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10564677 Wed, 11 May 2022 06:00:00 -0500 908 6 full false Sprayers 101 Meets AHHP: Happy Hour With Jason Deveau & Tom Wolf Sprayers 101 Meets AHHP: Happy Hour With Jason Deveau & Tom Wolf Happy hour this week was spent with Jason Deveau and Tom Wolf, the creators of Sprayers 101. Not only have we utilized their sprayers 101 resource for insights to share with so many over the years, but they are an absolute load of fun to chat with and connoisseurs of beer.

If you have never checked out sprayers 101 (which we assume you have) please do so by going to their website: www.sprayers101.com

You can find both Jason and Tom on Twitter as well

@Spray_Guy (Jason)

@nozzle_guy (Tom)

]]> Happy hour this week was spent with Jason Deveau and Tom Wolf, the creators of Sprayers 101. Not only have we utilized their sprayers 101 resource for insights to share with so many over the years, but they are an absolute load of fun to chat with and connoisseurs of beer.

If you have never checked out sprayers 101 (which we assume you have) please do so by going to their website: www.sprayers101.com

You can find both Jason and Tom on Twitter as well

@Spray_Guy (Jason)

@nozzle_guy (Tom)

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10564334 Sun, 08 May 2022 19:00:00 -0500 5180 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: 24D Alternatives in Barley & Durum The $&!% You Need To Know: 24D Alternatives in Barley & Durum What you need to know this week is all about finding alternatives to the almighty "kicker" in small grains herbicide applications...2,4-D.  

Have you downloaded AGvisorPRO yet? Go find the app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store....its free to use and your questions are anonymous with experts ready to help! 

]]> What you need to know this week is all about finding alternatives to the almighty "kicker" in small grains herbicide applications...2,4-D.  

Have you downloaded AGvisorPRO yet? Go find the app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store....its free to use and your questions are anonymous with experts ready to help! 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10521344 Wed, 04 May 2022 06:00:00 -0500 893 5 full false Agronomy in a Retail Perspective: Happy Hour With Gina Panuska Agronomy in a Retail Perspective: Happy Hour With Gina Panuska We head back to northeastern Iowa this week and this time we talk to Gina Panuska. Gina is works as an retail agronomist and we discuss many great topics: drones, cold calling, switching jobs, agronomy in Iowa, running, and some unique happy hour drink choices. We have such an appreciation for those who work in retail agronomy, and talking to Gina rekindled so many memories for us and we feel you all will really enjoy this one!

]]> We head back to northeastern Iowa this week and this time we talk to Gina Panuska. Gina is works as an retail agronomist and we discuss many great topics: drones, cold calling, switching jobs, agronomy in Iowa, running, and some unique happy hour drink choices. We have such an appreciation for those who work in retail agronomy, and talking to Gina rekindled so many memories for us and we feel you all will really enjoy this one!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10528264 Sun, 01 May 2022 18:00:00 -0500 4275 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know: Is Variable Rate Fertilizer Worth It? The $&!% You Need To Know: Is Variable Rate Fertilizer Worth It? This week we take a question from the AGvisorPRO app that has several parts but is asking one core question: is variable rate fertilizer worth it? 

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? It's free to use to reach a large network of agricultural experts waiting to answer your questions! Go find on the itunes app or google play store

]]> This week we take a question from the AGvisorPRO app that has several parts but is asking one core question: is variable rate fertilizer worth it? 

Have you downloaded the AGvisorPRO app yet? It's free to use to reach a large network of agricultural experts waiting to answer your questions! Go find on the itunes app or google play store

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10510597 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500 1010 4 full false A Precision Ag Story: Happy Hour With GK Technologies A Precision Ag Story: Happy Hour With GK Technologies Happy hour this week is with the crew at GK Technologies. We have a load of fun talking with Darin, Kelly, Sarah, and Cheryl about the precision ag industry but also the story of their business and how GK Technologies became to be. 

If you have any interest in GK Technologies precision ag platform, look them up at https://gktechinc.com/

Also, this Tuesday 4/26/22! Farm QA is hosting a free webinar, this weeks focusing on the report generation function. Use this link to find registration. 
https://farmqa.com/webinars/


]]> Happy hour this week is with the crew at GK Technologies. We have a load of fun talking with Darin, Kelly, Sarah, and Cheryl about the precision ag industry but also the story of their business and how GK Technologies became to be. 

If you have any interest in GK Technologies precision ag platform, look them up at https://gktechinc.com/

Also, this Tuesday 4/26/22! Farm QA is hosting a free webinar, this weeks focusing on the report generation function. Use this link to find registration. 
https://farmqa.com/webinars/


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10493168 Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:00:00 -0500 5904 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know - Nitrogen Needs Following Field Pea The $&!% You Need To Know - Nitrogen Needs Following Field Pea This weeks episode of The $&!% You Need To Know, we take this question off the AGvisorPRO app. "I'm looking to plant corn after peas. Will there Be an issue with nitrogen in the soil? How can I overcome this?"

]]> This weeks episode of The $&!% You Need To Know, we take this question off the AGvisorPRO app. "I'm looking to plant corn after peas. Will there Be an issue with nitrogen in the soil? How can I overcome this?"

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10471744 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0500 867 3 full false Talking Iowa Agronomy With Nicole Stecklein Talking Iowa Agronomy With Nicole Stecklein This week we go all the way to north eastern Iowa, right to the bridge Iowa's nose to talk to Nicole Stecklein. Nicole is an Asgrow/Dekalb agronomist covering the far northeastern corner of the state. Not only is she a talented agronomist, but her passion for agronomy really shines as we talk agronomy in her neck of the woods. 

]]> This week we go all the way to north eastern Iowa, right to the bridge Iowa's nose to talk to Nicole Stecklein. Nicole is an Asgrow/Dekalb agronomist covering the far northeastern corner of the state. Not only is she a talented agronomist, but her passion for agronomy really shines as we talk agronomy in her neck of the woods. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10454536 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 18:00:00 -0500 4323 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know - 2,4D Formulations The $&!% You Need To Know - 2,4D Formulations Jason and Kyle take a question off the AGvisorPRO app asking about the plant back interval differences to soybean from different 2,4D formulations. 


]]> Jason and Kyle take a question off the AGvisorPRO app asking about the plant back interval differences to soybean from different 2,4D formulations. 


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10424704 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500 845 2 full false Pre Blizzard Thoughts Pre Blizzard Thoughts With a major blizzard in the forecast, we had some thoughts going into our particular conditions this spring. Importance of starter fertilizers and seed treatments have crossed our minds in these cold conditions and we spend some time sharing our thoughts why that is. 


]]> With a major blizzard in the forecast, we had some thoughts going into our particular conditions this spring. Importance of starter fertilizers and seed treatments have crossed our minds in these cold conditions and we spend some time sharing our thoughts why that is. 


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10413164 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 18:00:00 -0500 2979 2 0 full false The $&!% You Need To Know - Managing Kochia In Soybeans The $&!% You Need To Know - Managing Kochia In Soybeans Welcome to the new segment on the Agronomist Happy Hour Podcast: The $&!% You Need To Know! We take questions from the AGvisorPRO app and give you our answers to those questions. 

AGvisorPRO connects people in agriculture who have questions to experts who have answers. AGvisorPRO is free to use and your questions are asked anonymously to hundreds of AGvisorPRO vetted experts. There are experts in crop production, equipment, livestock, precision ag, business, and more that are out there that want to help answer your questions!

Check out AGvisorPRO at:
www.agvisorpro.com to find out more and download the app!

]]> Welcome to the new segment on the Agronomist Happy Hour Podcast: The $&!% You Need To Know! We take questions from the AGvisorPRO app and give you our answers to those questions. 

AGvisorPRO connects people in agriculture who have questions to experts who have answers. AGvisorPRO is free to use and your questions are asked anonymously to hundreds of AGvisorPRO vetted experts. There are experts in crop production, equipment, livestock, precision ag, business, and more that are out there that want to help answer your questions!

Check out AGvisorPRO at:
www.agvisorpro.com to find out more and download the app!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10357954 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0500 952 full false Live at Southwest Grain! Live at Southwest Grain! Yes you heard that right, the first ever recorded Agronomists Happy Hour live! Mike, Marla, & crew at Southwest Grain in Lemmon, SD invited us down for an a live and in person podcast for the SWG patrons held at the restored Palace Theater in Lemmon. This episode is the recording from that night, we hope you all enjoy!

]]> Yes you heard that right, the first ever recorded Agronomists Happy Hour live! Mike, Marla, & crew at Southwest Grain in Lemmon, SD invited us down for an a live and in person podcast for the SWG patrons held at the restored Palace Theater in Lemmon. This episode is the recording from that night, we hope you all enjoy!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10369463 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:00:00 -0500 4668 2 0 full false From The Left Coast To MN: Talking Agronomy With Michael Dunn From The Left Coast To MN: Talking Agronomy With Michael Dunn On this weeks (slightly late) episode, we talk agronomy with Michael Dunn. Michael is the Director of Agronomy at Anez Consulting in Little Falls, MN. Michael is a California transplant into the Midwest, has a strong passion for precision agriculture, and is a ton of fun to chat with. Tune in for a fun discussion this week!


]]> On this weeks (slightly late) episode, we talk agronomy with Michael Dunn. Michael is the Director of Agronomy at Anez Consulting in Little Falls, MN. Michael is a California transplant into the Midwest, has a strong passion for precision agriculture, and is a ton of fun to chat with. Tune in for a fun discussion this week!


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10339121 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0500 3737 Agriculture, Agronomy, Beer, Happy Hour 2 0 full false Opportunity Cost For Access Opportunity Cost For Access This week we have a more non-traditional guest on the podcast. Sean Ferbrache is the COO of the AHLA (American Hunting Lease Association),  between this and its sister company Base Camp Leasing, serve as a brokerage between landowners and prospective hunting lease holders. We have a great time talking to Sean as he shares what the full value of leasing property for hunting rights really entails. 

To find out more about the AHLA or Base Camp Leasing go visit their websites at:

www.ahuntinglease.org
and
www.basecampleasing.com

]]> This week we have a more non-traditional guest on the podcast. Sean Ferbrache is the COO of the AHLA (American Hunting Lease Association),  between this and its sister company Base Camp Leasing, serve as a brokerage between landowners and prospective hunting lease holders. We have a great time talking to Sean as he shares what the full value of leasing property for hunting rights really entails. 

To find out more about the AHLA or Base Camp Leasing go visit their websites at:

www.ahuntinglease.org
and
www.basecampleasing.com

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10285212 Sun, 20 Mar 2022 19:00:00 -0500 3705 Agriculture, Agronomy 2 0 full false The Science Behind Soil Analysis: An Interview With Corey Lacey & Bob Miller of ALTA The Science Behind Soil Analysis: An Interview With Corey Lacey & Bob Miller of ALTA Have you ever wondered when you send soil or plant tissue to a lab, what practices those laboratories employ to make sure that the results you receive are accurate and repeatable? Corey Lacey and Bob Miller spend happy hour with us just to talk about this and their involvement with the organization ALTA (Agricultural Laboratory Testing Association) and how this organization does just that; providing certification to ensure agriculture testing laboratories are  in fact, testing their ability to continuously provide high quality data back to their customers. 

]]> Have you ever wondered when you send soil or plant tissue to a lab, what practices those laboratories employ to make sure that the results you receive are accurate and repeatable? Corey Lacey and Bob Miller spend happy hour with us just to talk about this and their involvement with the organization ALTA (Agricultural Laboratory Testing Association) and how this organization does just that; providing certification to ensure agriculture testing laboratories are  in fact, testing their ability to continuously provide high quality data back to their customers. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10241867 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 19:00:00 -0500 3728 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Nitrogen, Fertility, Soil Testing, ALTA 2 0 full false PPE - Pesticide Podcast Experience (Part II) PPE - Pesticide Podcast Experience (Part II) We continue the Pesticide Podcast Experience with part II where Andrew and Larry keep sharing their infinite knowledge about pesticide safety.  

]]> We continue the Pesticide Podcast Experience with part II where Andrew and Larry keep sharing their infinite knowledge about pesticide safety.  

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10198613 Sun, 06 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0600 4125 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Pesticide, Pesticide Safety 2 0 full false PPE - Pesticide Podcast Experience PPE - Pesticide Podcast Experience Happy hour this week we invite Andrew Thostenson and Larry Schulze; PSEP (Pesticide Safety Education Program) Coordinators for North Dakota(current) and Nebraska (retired). Both are very passionate about pesticide safety and share a ton on the topic for this weeks episode.  

]]> Happy hour this week we invite Andrew Thostenson and Larry Schulze; PSEP (Pesticide Safety Education Program) Coordinators for North Dakota(current) and Nebraska (retired). Both are very passionate about pesticide safety and share a ton on the topic for this weeks episode.  

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10153984 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 18:00:00 -0600 3914 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Pesticide, Pesticide Safety 2 0 full false Two Track Malting: Interview With Greg Kessel & Donovan Stober Two Track Malting: Interview With Greg Kessel & Donovan Stober This week's happy hour we travel to the a farm near Belfield, ND belonging to Greg Kessel. Accompanying Greg is Donovan Stober of Denhoff, ND. Together they are Two Track Malting Company, a craft malting business located in Lincoln, ND. We discuss what it means to be a craft malting business and their story of how they came into serving the craft brewing industry. 

]]> This week's happy hour we travel to the a farm near Belfield, ND belonging to Greg Kessel. Accompanying Greg is Donovan Stober of Denhoff, ND. Together they are Two Track Malting Company, a craft malting business located in Lincoln, ND. We discuss what it means to be a craft malting business and their story of how they came into serving the craft brewing industry. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10067674 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:00:00 -0600 3886 Agronomy, Agriculture, Barley, Wheat, Beer, Malt, Craft Brewing, Craft Malting 2 0 full false California Dreamin: Organic Agronomy with Cali_Organic California Dreamin: Organic Agronomy with Cali_Organic Happy hour this week we are going all the way to the west coast to talk with Lauren aka Cali_Organic on TikTok. Lauren not only spends time talking about California agriculture, but comes from an organic vegetable farm which gives an unique perspective on agronomy. For those not familiar with California agriculture, buckle up because this is going to be a happy hour you won't want to miss!

]]> Happy hour this week we are going all the way to the west coast to talk with Lauren aka Cali_Organic on TikTok. Lauren not only spends time talking about California agriculture, but comes from an organic vegetable farm which gives an unique perspective on agronomy. For those not familiar with California agriculture, buckle up because this is going to be a happy hour you won't want to miss!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10065185 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:00:00 -0600 4663 Agriculture, Agronomy, California, Vegetables, Organic 2 0 full false Great Friends, Great Times at Agronomy On Ice Great Friends, Great Times at Agronomy On Ice Agronomy On Ice has grown into a tradition for a few, with every year drawing more and more. Happy hour was recorded the day before AOI on the ice with a great group: Jason and Kyle were accompanied by Greg Dahl, Karnes Neill, and Paul Tracy. All of which share their thoughts and stories they have about agronomy on ice. 

]]> Agronomy On Ice has grown into a tradition for a few, with every year drawing more and more. Happy hour was recorded the day before AOI on the ice with a great group: Jason and Kyle were accompanied by Greg Dahl, Karnes Neill, and Paul Tracy. All of which share their thoughts and stories they have about agronomy on ice. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-10022146 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0600 3444 Agriculture, Agronomy, Agronomy On Ice, AOI 2 0 full false Dr. Jenks, Report to Research STAT: Western Weeds Wisdom With Brian Jenks Dr. Jenks, Report to Research STAT: Western Weeds Wisdom With Brian Jenks Dr. Brian Jenks stops in for happy hour this week and leaves us with an incredible amount of great weed science wisdom to sit and think about. Brian's area of weed science expertise focuses on the diverse crop rotations of western North Dakota but there are all kinds of great parallels that everyone will find useful! You'll want to get a notebook ready as you'll find yourself taking notes as you make a weed control plans for next season!

]]> Dr. Brian Jenks stops in for happy hour this week and leaves us with an incredible amount of great weed science wisdom to sit and think about. Brian's area of weed science expertise focuses on the diverse crop rotations of western North Dakota but there are all kinds of great parallels that everyone will find useful! You'll want to get a notebook ready as you'll find yourself taking notes as you make a weed control plans for next season!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9981002 Sun, 30 Jan 2022 18:00:00 -0600 3747 Agriculture, Agronomy, Fall Burndown, PRE, Weed Science 2 0 full false Toto, we're still in Kansas: An Interview With Holly Thrasher Toto, we're still in Kansas: An Interview With Holly Thrasher Happy hour takes us to the southern plains of Kansas to talk to our good friend Holly Thrasher. Holly is a seed agronomist in the south central part of the state and we get into some great discussion about Kansas agriculture. 

]]> Happy hour takes us to the southern plains of Kansas to talk to our good friend Holly Thrasher. Holly is a seed agronomist in the south central part of the state and we get into some great discussion about Kansas agriculture. 

]]> https://www.agronomistshappyhour.com/ Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9932337 Sun, 23 Jan 2022 18:00:00 -0600 3971 Agriculture, Agronomy, Agronomists Happy Hour, Beer, Kansas, Corn, Soybean, Sorghum, Wheat 2 0 full false Saying It How He Sees It: An Interview With Kyle Stull Saying It How He Sees It: An Interview With Kyle Stull This weeks happy hour is spent with Kyle Stull, a Wisconsin agronomists whom is unapologetically not afraid to tackle ethical topics in the agronomy world. Not only does Kyle tackle these hard topics but is also a stellar agronomists who has spent most of his career thus far in retail but has more recently broke off on his own and is an independent consultant. Tune in for a great discussion!

Also; if you like what Kyle has to say, go check out his podcast (The Rogue Agronomist) on your favorite platform. 

If you feel Farm QA has a fit for your operation and want to know more, please reach out to our good friend Ben Munson and he will help you out! Contact Ben at ben.munson@farmqa.com or 320-266-8120

]]> This weeks happy hour is spent with Kyle Stull, a Wisconsin agronomists whom is unapologetically not afraid to tackle ethical topics in the agronomy world. Not only does Kyle tackle these hard topics but is also a stellar agronomists who has spent most of his career thus far in retail but has more recently broke off on his own and is an independent consultant. Tune in for a great discussion!

Also; if you like what Kyle has to say, go check out his podcast (The Rogue Agronomist) on your favorite platform. 

If you feel Farm QA has a fit for your operation and want to know more, please reach out to our good friend Ben Munson and he will help you out! Contact Ben at ben.munson@farmqa.com or 320-266-8120

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9896641 Sun, 16 Jan 2022 18:00:00 -0600 5213 Agriculture, Agronomy, Farming, Beer, Happy Hour, Wisconsin 2 0 full false You Think You Farm Hills? Agronomy In The Palouse You Think You Farm Hills? Agronomy In The Palouse This weeks happy hour takes us west over the Rockies and into southeastern Washington to visit with Cat Salois and Sam Kimmell. Cat is the Director of Research and Sam is an Agronomists Account Manager both working for the McGregor Company in SE WA. The area Cat and Sam call home is the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest and is arguably the most productive wheat region in the entire country. Working with farms that have fields with 500 feet of elevation change and extreme slopes is an everyday thing for these two.  Tune in for a great episode as Cat and Sam share about agriculture in the Palouse region. Did we mention they like the right kind of beer? 

Remember to get a hold of our friend, Ben Munson of FarmQA if you have any questions on what their tool can provide for you. He can be reached at ben.munson@farmqa.com or 320-266-8120

]]> This weeks happy hour takes us west over the Rockies and into southeastern Washington to visit with Cat Salois and Sam Kimmell. Cat is the Director of Research and Sam is an Agronomists Account Manager both working for the McGregor Company in SE WA. The area Cat and Sam call home is the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest and is arguably the most productive wheat region in the entire country. Working with farms that have fields with 500 feet of elevation change and extreme slopes is an everyday thing for these two.  Tune in for a great episode as Cat and Sam share about agriculture in the Palouse region. Did we mention they like the right kind of beer? 

Remember to get a hold of our friend, Ben Munson of FarmQA if you have any questions on what their tool can provide for you. He can be reached at ben.munson@farmqa.com or 320-266-8120

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9850768 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 18:00:00 -0600 4692 Agriculture, Agronomy, Happy Hour, Beer, Palouse, Wheat, Canola, Pulse Crops 2 0 full false Friends and Family: Ringing In The New Year Friends and Family: Ringing In The New Year We are starting 2022 on the Agronomists Happy Hour with our friends and family to the podcast; Morgan Paine and Lewis Kuppler. Morgan and Lewis are Retail Product Agronomists for Brevant Seeds, who happens to be the sponsor for the AHHP Virtual Ice Derby held the day before Agronomy On Ice this year on 2/1/22. They share about Brevant, geek out about seed, divulge their AHHP Virtual Ice Derby strategy, and brought some local foods to share with us and talk about. Lots to catch up on so you wont want to miss this one!

Remember if you have any questions about FarmQA, make sure to reach out to our good friend Ben Munson and he will get you up to speed on what FarmQA can do for you. Reach Ben by email: ben.munson@farmqa.com or by phone at 320-266-8120.

]]> We are starting 2022 on the Agronomists Happy Hour with our friends and family to the podcast; Morgan Paine and Lewis Kuppler. Morgan and Lewis are Retail Product Agronomists for Brevant Seeds, who happens to be the sponsor for the AHHP Virtual Ice Derby held the day before Agronomy On Ice this year on 2/1/22. They share about Brevant, geek out about seed, divulge their AHHP Virtual Ice Derby strategy, and brought some local foods to share with us and talk about. Lots to catch up on so you wont want to miss this one!

Remember if you have any questions about FarmQA, make sure to reach out to our good friend Ben Munson and he will get you up to speed on what FarmQA can do for you. Reach Ben by email: ben.munson@farmqa.com or by phone at 320-266-8120.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9815353 Sun, 02 Jan 2022 18:00:00 -0600 4278 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Happy Hour, Seed, Agronomy On Ice 2 0 full false Emily Daniel: Ag Pilot Chick Emily Daniel: Ag Pilot Chick Happy hour takes us out of the Midwest and we go all the way to the cranberry bogs of southern New Jersey to have a beer with Emily Daniel, known on Instagram and TikTok as Ag Pilot Chick. We have a ton of fun with Emily; learning what ag aviation is like on the East Coast, what crops are grown in New Jersey, and we talk a little duck hunting. 

Remember to reach out to our friend Ben Munson at FarmQA if you have any questions about what they have to offer! He can be reached by email at ben.munson@farmqa.com or by phone at 320-266-8120

]]> Happy hour takes us out of the Midwest and we go all the way to the cranberry bogs of southern New Jersey to have a beer with Emily Daniel, known on Instagram and TikTok as Ag Pilot Chick. We have a ton of fun with Emily; learning what ag aviation is like on the East Coast, what crops are grown in New Jersey, and we talk a little duck hunting. 

Remember to reach out to our friend Ben Munson at FarmQA if you have any questions about what they have to offer! He can be reached by email at ben.munson@farmqa.com or by phone at 320-266-8120

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9789389 Sun, 26 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -0600 4386 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Ag Aviation, Cranberries, Blueberries 2 0 full false Crop Scout Christie Crop Scout Christie This weeks happy hour, Christie L Apple, famously knows as Crop Scout Christie stops by the podcast for a beer and some great insight on specialty crop production not familiar to many agronomists. 

Remember if you want to know more about FarmQA, reach out to Ben Munson to answer any questions you have about the tool today! Ben can be reached by email at ben.munson@farmqa.com or call at 302-266-8120

]]> This weeks happy hour, Christie L Apple, famously knows as Crop Scout Christie stops by the podcast for a beer and some great insight on specialty crop production not familiar to many agronomists. 

Remember if you want to know more about FarmQA, reach out to Ben Munson to answer any questions you have about the tool today! Ben can be reached by email at ben.munson@farmqa.com or call at 302-266-8120

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9748035 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 19:00:00 -0600 4527 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Hemp, CBD, Hops, Michigan Agriculture 2 0 full false Planning for 22': Navigating The Current Crop Inputs Market Planning for 22': Navigating The Current Crop Inputs Market With the crew of Agronomy Bar & Grill on for round two of Happy Hour, we tackle a more serious topic: what we all need to be thinking about given the current state of the crop inputs market. 

Speaking of next season, if you want to increase efficiency while making recommendations, or make keeping crop records a snap? Give FarmQA a look, and talk with our friend Ben Munson to find out how FarmQA can help your operation. Get a hold of Ben by email at ben.munson@farmqa.com or at 320-266-8120

]]> With the crew of Agronomy Bar & Grill on for round two of Happy Hour, we tackle a more serious topic: what we all need to be thinking about given the current state of the crop inputs market. 

Speaking of next season, if you want to increase efficiency while making recommendations, or make keeping crop records a snap? Give FarmQA a look, and talk with our friend Ben Munson to find out how FarmQA can help your operation. Get a hold of Ben by email at ben.munson@farmqa.com or at 320-266-8120

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9707322 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -0600 3915 Agriculture, Agronomy, Agronomists Happy Hour, Agronomy Bar and Grill, Crop Inputs 2 0 full false Agronomy On Ice Preview Agronomy On Ice Preview Want to know what Agronomy On Ice on 2-2-2022 is about? Tune in as we share all thing AOI and the different events planned for AOI and day before AOI. Bridgette covers the details behind the tweet on on 2-1-22 being held at Ty's Lodge, Kyle covers the AHHP 1st Annual Virtual Ice Fishing Derby held on 2-1-22, Leah covers the Food Fight (Norwegian vs German cuisine) held the day of AOI, and Jason explains the Ag Swag contest being held at AOI but also virtually on Twitter the day of AOI. 

]]> Want to know what Agronomy On Ice on 2-2-2022 is about? Tune in as we share all thing AOI and the different events planned for AOI and day before AOI. Bridgette covers the details behind the tweet on on 2-1-22 being held at Ty's Lodge, Kyle covers the AHHP 1st Annual Virtual Ice Fishing Derby held on 2-1-22, Leah covers the Food Fight (Norwegian vs German cuisine) held the day of AOI, and Jason explains the Ag Swag contest being held at AOI but also virtually on Twitter the day of AOI. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9667879 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -0600 3750 Agriculture, Agronomy, Agronomy On Ice, AOI 2 0 full false Agronomists Happy Hour meets Agronomy Bar & Grill Agronomists Happy Hour meets Agronomy Bar & Grill Cosmic forces sometimes align and this week they certainly have where Agronomists Happy Hour sits down with Agronomy Bar & Grill. 

]]> Cosmic forces sometimes align and this week they certainly have where Agronomists Happy Hour sits down with Agronomy Bar & Grill. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9608447 Sun, 28 Nov 2021 19:00:00 -0600 3711 Agriculture, Agronomy, Beer, Happy Hour 2 0 full false North Central Soil Fertility Conference Review North Central Soil Fertility Conference Review This week the Agronomists Happy Hour traveled to Des Moines, IA to attend the North Central Soil Fertility Conference.  Lots of great topics and speakers from that conference that we cover on this episode. 

Because we were in Iowa, beer this week came from West O Beer located on Lake Okoboji in northwestern Iowa. Tune in to the last 10 minutes to get our take on their beer. 

If you are interested in what FarmQA can do for your operation as a consultant or as a farmer, do not hesitate to reach out to Ben Munson to answer all of your questions how FarmQA can simplify your day. He can be reached via email at ben.munson@farmqa.com or call at 320-266-8120  

]]> This week the Agronomists Happy Hour traveled to Des Moines, IA to attend the North Central Soil Fertility Conference.  Lots of great topics and speakers from that conference that we cover on this episode. 

Because we were in Iowa, beer this week came from West O Beer located on Lake Okoboji in northwestern Iowa. Tune in to the last 10 minutes to get our take on their beer. 

If you are interested in what FarmQA can do for your operation as a consultant or as a farmer, do not hesitate to reach out to Ben Munson to answer all of your questions how FarmQA can simplify your day. He can be reached via email at ben.munson@farmqa.com or call at 320-266-8120  

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9586511 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:00:00 -0600 2310 Agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Science, Soil Fertility, Biologicals, Beer 2 0 full false Crop Queen Marcia Crop Queen Marcia You ever have so much fun in a conversation that you loose track to time? That is what happened to us this happy hour with Marcia Cripps; social media, California agriculture, potatoes, flipping cars, and burning couches are just a few of the topics we discuss this happy hour. 

Drinks this week were from Rhombus Brewing, Laughing Sun Brewing, and Justin Wine. A combination just as fun as the conversation this episode, so make sure you tune in!

And as always if you have questions about Farm QA and if there is a fit for you, get a hold of our friend Ben Munson by email at ben.munson@farmqa.com or call at 320-266-8120

]]> You ever have so much fun in a conversation that you loose track to time? That is what happened to us this happy hour with Marcia Cripps; social media, California agriculture, potatoes, flipping cars, and burning couches are just a few of the topics we discuss this happy hour. 

Drinks this week were from Rhombus Brewing, Laughing Sun Brewing, and Justin Wine. A combination just as fun as the conversation this episode, so make sure you tune in!

And as always if you have questions about Farm QA and if there is a fit for you, get a hold of our friend Ben Munson by email at ben.munson@farmqa.com or call at 320-266-8120

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9545646 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 19:00:00 -0600 5888 Agriculture, Agronomy, Beer, Wine, Social Media 2 6 full false Feels Like Fall Feels Like Fall Deer opener, late fall burndown, fall fertility, and beer are on deck for this weeks happy hour. 



If you want to know more about farm QA, get in touch with Ben Munson @ ben.munson@farmqa.com or 320-266-8120

]]> Deer opener, late fall burndown, fall fertility, and beer are on deck for this weeks happy hour. 



If you want to know more about farm QA, get in touch with Ben Munson @ ben.munson@farmqa.com or 320-266-8120

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9508816 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 20:00:00 -0600 2167 Agriculture, Agronomy, Burndown, Fertility, Beer 2 5 full false The Platinum Rectangle The Platinum Rectangle This is a special week for the Agronomists Happy Hour, we break loose from our zoom platform and do two firsts for the podcast. 1) live podcast panels in north-eastern Montana and 2) record our first in person podcast. Happy hour was with the crew at Pro-Coop based out of the "Platinum Rectangle" region of Montana, after the live panels were over we hung out with Luke and Jeannie to reflect on the events. 

Brew this week was the ever so famous MSU Golden Bobcat Pale Ale made by Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company based out of Great Falls, MT. 

Remember that FarmQA is hosting FREE webinars each Tuesday, and this Tuesday (November 2nd) will be their last installment. So if you are curious about what Farm QA has to offer, please do yourself a favor and check these webinars out! And as always you can speak with Ben Munson of FarmQA and find out more about the tool at any time. He can be reached at ben.munson@farmqa.com or 320-266-8120.

]]> This is a special week for the Agronomists Happy Hour, we break loose from our zoom platform and do two firsts for the podcast. 1) live podcast panels in north-eastern Montana and 2) record our first in person podcast. Happy hour was with the crew at Pro-Coop based out of the "Platinum Rectangle" region of Montana, after the live panels were over we hung out with Luke and Jeannie to reflect on the events. 

Brew this week was the ever so famous MSU Golden Bobcat Pale Ale made by Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company based out of Great Falls, MT. 

Remember that FarmQA is hosting FREE webinars each Tuesday, and this Tuesday (November 2nd) will be their last installment. So if you are curious about what Farm QA has to offer, please do yourself a favor and check these webinars out! And as always you can speak with Ben Munson of FarmQA and find out more about the tool at any time. He can be reached at ben.munson@farmqa.com or 320-266-8120.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9458017 Sun, 31 Oct 2021 18:00:00 -0500 3236 2 0 full false The Valley Ag Piolot The Valley Ag Piolot This week we spend happy hour with Andy Gjerswold "AKA" the Valley Ag Pilot. Although Andy is in his early years of ag aviation, he is a wealth of knowledge and a lot of fun to talk with. So tune in, because this is a fun one! Go find any on Instagram @valleyagpilot , YouTube at Valley Ag Pilot, or check out his podcast Ag Aviator Podcast where podcasts are found!

**Remember** FarmQA has been holding their FREE Tuesday webinars, October 26th and November 2nd are the last two available webinars to attend! Go to our website to www.agronomistshappyhour.com to find the links to get to these webinars!

And of course as we always suggest, get a hold of Ben Munson @ FarmQA if you have any questions! He can be reached at ben.munson@farmqa.com or 320-266-8120

]]> This week we spend happy hour with Andy Gjerswold "AKA" the Valley Ag Pilot. Although Andy is in his early years of ag aviation, he is a wealth of knowledge and a lot of fun to talk with. So tune in, because this is a fun one! Go find any on Instagram @valleyagpilot , YouTube at Valley Ag Pilot, or check out his podcast Ag Aviator Podcast where podcasts are found!

**Remember** FarmQA has been holding their FREE Tuesday webinars, October 26th and November 2nd are the last two available webinars to attend! Go to our website to www.agronomistshappyhour.com to find the links to get to these webinars!

And of course as we always suggest, get a hold of Ben Munson @ FarmQA if you have any questions! He can be reached at ben.munson@farmqa.com or 320-266-8120

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9423379 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 18:00:00 -0500 3192 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Ag Aviation 2 3 full false How do you measure soil variability? An interview with Cory Willness How do you measure soil variability? An interview with Cory Willness Happy hour this week is spent with Cory Willness, CEO of SWAT maps based out of Saskatchewan. We dive head first into SWAT maps, how the company started, and everything this way of mapping soil productivity is all about. Lots of great discussion in this happy hour!

Brews this week were Guiness Extra Stout and Boulder Beer's Shake Porter, more on those in the last 10 minutes if you want to know more!

If you have an questions about FarmQA and what they can do for you, remember to get a hold of our friend Ben Munson via email at ben.munson@farmQA.com or by phone at 320-266-8120. 

]]> Happy hour this week is spent with Cory Willness, CEO of SWAT maps based out of Saskatchewan. We dive head first into SWAT maps, how the company started, and everything this way of mapping soil productivity is all about. Lots of great discussion in this happy hour!

Brews this week were Guiness Extra Stout and Boulder Beer's Shake Porter, more on those in the last 10 minutes if you want to know more!

If you have an questions about FarmQA and what they can do for you, remember to get a hold of our friend Ben Munson via email at ben.munson@farmQA.com or by phone at 320-266-8120. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9384374 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0500 3767 SWAT Maps, Soil Sampling, Fall, Agriculture, Soils, Variable Rate Application, Agronomy 2 2 full false A New Season & Big Aspirations A New Season & Big Aspirations Agronomists Happy Hour is officially a year in and kicking off season 2! Here is a little preview of what we have up our sleeves. 

]]> Agronomists Happy Hour is officially a year in and kicking off season 2! Here is a little preview of what we have up our sleeves. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9345455 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 19:00:00 -0500 1759 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting 2 1 full false KMUT 1320 AM Radio KMUT 1320 AM Radio Episode 50 is our season finale,  happy hour with our great friend Karnes Neill. We might be lacking a little in agronomy on this episode but full of Montana life, sheep, and laughs. 

]]> Episode 50 is our season finale,  happy hour with our great friend Karnes Neill. We might be lacking a little in agronomy on this episode but full of Montana life, sheep, and laughs. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9276355 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 18:00:00 -0500 4357 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting 1 50 full false Inelasticity vs Elasticity, Wants vs Needs: An Interview With Katie Tangen Inelasticity vs Elasticity, Wants vs Needs: An Interview With Katie Tangen Happy hour this week was spent with Katie Tangen with Ag Country. She took time out of her day working at the Big Iron Expo to share with us what it is she does and we look at a side of agriculture that agronomists usually stay away from. Inelasticity vs Elasticity, charting out need and wants in a farm budget (which beer is a need), and more were talked about this week. 

Remember that Farm QA is still running their fall soil sampling promotion for the remainder of the season to use their tool. Get in touch with Ben Munson by email (ben.munson@farmqa.com) or by phone  at 320-266-8120! 

]]> Happy hour this week was spent with Katie Tangen with Ag Country. She took time out of her day working at the Big Iron Expo to share with us what it is she does and we look at a side of agriculture that agronomists usually stay away from. Inelasticity vs Elasticity, charting out need and wants in a farm budget (which beer is a need), and more were talked about this week. 

Remember that Farm QA is still running their fall soil sampling promotion for the remainder of the season to use their tool. Get in touch with Ben Munson by email (ben.munson@farmqa.com) or by phone  at 320-266-8120! 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9208449 Sun, 19 Sep 2021 18:00:00 -0500 3222 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Ag Econ 1 49 full false Thoughts From a Soil Probe Truck Thoughts From a Soil Probe Truck You know how it gets when you run on some long days in the probe truck and get all kinds of time to think to yourself about things going on. Well this episode is inspired by those thoughts. Fall burndown, fertility, harvest concerns, 9/11, and beer are all thought about this week. 

Remember to get a hold of Ben Munson from Farm QA to ask about their fall soil sampling promotional offer!  contact him via: ben.munson@farmqa.com or 320-266-8120

]]> You know how it gets when you run on some long days in the probe truck and get all kinds of time to think to yourself about things going on. Well this episode is inspired by those thoughts. Fall burndown, fertility, harvest concerns, 9/11, and beer are all thought about this week. 

Remember to get a hold of Ben Munson from Farm QA to ask about their fall soil sampling promotional offer!  contact him via: ben.munson@farmqa.com or 320-266-8120

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9181599 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 18:00:00 -0500 2777 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Nitrogen, Fall Fertility 1 48 full false Looking Into the Crystal Ball for 2022: Crop Protection Supply Looking Into the Crystal Ball for 2022: Crop Protection Supply The crop protection season for 2021 is nearly wrapped up but we are already looking into 2022 and for good reason. You'll want to listen in as we discuss about our thoughts on what our predictions for 2022 are and how you could prepare. 

Remember that Farm QA is running their fall soil sample promo, if you are interested in giving them a try we suggest you get in touch with Ben Munson @ 320-266-8120 or ben.munson@farmqa.com. 

Beer this week came from Beaver Creek Brewing of Wibaux, MT and Dogfish Head brewing of Milton, DE. As always check out the last 10 minutes to get our take on them!

]]> The crop protection season for 2021 is nearly wrapped up but we are already looking into 2022 and for good reason. You'll want to listen in as we discuss about our thoughts on what our predictions for 2022 are and how you could prepare. 

Remember that Farm QA is running their fall soil sample promo, if you are interested in giving them a try we suggest you get in touch with Ben Munson @ 320-266-8120 or ben.munson@farmqa.com. 

Beer this week came from Beaver Creek Brewing of Wibaux, MT and Dogfish Head brewing of Milton, DE. As always check out the last 10 minutes to get our take on them!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9142739 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:00:00 -0500 3372 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Crop Protection 1 47 full false Digging Into Early Soil Nitrate Trends Digging Into Early Soil Nitrate Trends Jason and Kyle have Jodi Boe and John Brekker on for happy hour as they probe into the confines of the "Agvise Bunker" for soil nutrient trends as they are starting to be analyzed from this seasons samples. This will be one you will not want to miss!

Also if you would like to get a hold of Ben Munson from Farm QA to inquire about what they have to offer, he can be reached at 320-266-8120. 

]]> Jason and Kyle have Jodi Boe and John Brekker on for happy hour as they probe into the confines of the "Agvise Bunker" for soil nutrient trends as they are starting to be analyzed from this seasons samples. This will be one you will not want to miss!

Also if you would like to get a hold of Ben Munson from Farm QA to inquire about what they have to offer, he can be reached at 320-266-8120. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9107242 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 21:00:00 -0500 4658 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Nitrogen, Fall Fertility 1 46 full false What Grinds Your Gears? Agronomic Pet Peeves What Grinds Your Gears? Agronomic Pet Peeves In a special request make by faithful listener, Agronomy Brad, this weeks topic is "Agronomic Pet Peeves". We had a ton of fun recording this discussing the things that "grind our gears". 

]]> In a special request make by faithful listener, Agronomy Brad, this weeks topic is "Agronomic Pet Peeves". We had a ton of fun recording this discussing the things that "grind our gears". 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9069265 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0500 4967 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Ag Retail, 1 45 full false What's Your Fall Fertility Plan? What's Your Fall Fertility Plan? As harvest gets fired up, Jason and Kyle share their thoughts on fertilizer markets, soil sampling, and fall fertility. 

]]> As harvest gets fired up, Jason and Kyle share their thoughts on fertilizer markets, soil sampling, and fall fertility. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-9034051 Sun, 15 Aug 2021 20:00:00 -0500 2130 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Fertilizer, Soil Sampling 1 44 full false Testing Your Weed Science Knowledge Testing Your Weed Science Knowledge Happy hour this week was spent with Sarah Lancaster, extension weed scientist for Kansas State. We discuss the North Central Weed Science Society's student competition that was held on NDSU's campus the previous week. 

]]> Happy hour this week was spent with Sarah Lancaster, extension weed scientist for Kansas State. We discuss the North Central Weed Science Society's student competition that was held on NDSU's campus the previous week. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8995877 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 19:00:00 -0500 3632 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Crops, Weed Science 1 43 full false A Drought Update A Drought Update Quick update on the current conditions we are seeing during our travels.  Some good, some bad, some ugly..... It's a dry one out there. 

]]> Quick update on the current conditions we are seeing during our travels.  Some good, some bad, some ugly..... It's a dry one out there. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8958637 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 21:00:00 -0500 1918 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Precision Ag, Precision Agriculture, College, LRSC, Lake Region State College 1 42 full false What's Bugging You? What's Bugging You? Happy hour this week was spent with Sarah Lovas,  lot of great discussion with a focus on insects and things to consider from a consultants perspective. 

]]> Happy hour this week was spent with Sarah Lovas,  lot of great discussion with a focus on insects and things to consider from a consultants perspective. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8921355 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0500 4707 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting 1 41 full false Delta-T and Why It Matters Delta-T and Why It Matters This week Jason and Kyle share their thought about spraying in dry air conditions and talk about delta T and why that matters to anyone making spray applications. 

]]> This week Jason and Kyle share their thought about spraying in dry air conditions and talk about delta T and why that matters to anyone making spray applications. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8883572 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0500 2732 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Precision Ag, Precision Agriculture, College, LRSC, Lake Region State College 1 40 full false Puckered Leaves & Field Calls Puckered Leaves & Field Calls This weeks happy hour is spent with Dr. Joe Ikley and will be a happy hour you don't want to miss! Lots of great content in this one regarding weed science!

]]> This weeks happy hour is spent with Dr. Joe Ikley and will be a happy hour you don't want to miss! Lots of great content in this one regarding weed science!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8846415 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0500 4632 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting 1 39 full false Crush Kochia Crush Kochia We talk the current state of how weed control is going this year and what we believe to be the root issues why weed control is not as good vs years past. 

]]> We talk the current state of how weed control is going this year and what we believe to be the root issues why weed control is not as good vs years past. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8810854 Sun, 04 Jul 2021 17:00:00 -0500 2573 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Precision Ag, Precision Agriculture, College, LRSC, Lake Region State College 1 38 full false BBQ Prep For Your 4th of July Weekend BBQ Prep For Your 4th of July Weekend This week takes a slight detour from agronomy as we talk to our friends Mike and Chris about their journey into competition barbeque. There are tons of little tips and tid-bits in this episode to help out anyone with their next big BBQ cookout.

]]> This week takes a slight detour from agronomy as we talk to our friends Mike and Chris about their journey into competition barbeque. There are tons of little tips and tid-bits in this episode to help out anyone with their next big BBQ cookout.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8773337 Sun, 27 Jun 2021 21:00:00 -0500 3734 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting 1 37 full false Internships and Mentoring in Agriculture Internships and Mentoring in Agriculture Happy hour was spent with Chad Brusseau this week. We discuss internships and mentoring people in agriculture and how important these opportunities are, not only for the intern but for the supervisor as well.  If you have been an intern, looking for internships, are a supervisor of an internship or will be a supervisor of an internship one day this is a great episode to tune in for!

]]> Happy hour was spent with Chad Brusseau this week. We discuss internships and mentoring people in agriculture and how important these opportunities are, not only for the intern but for the supervisor as well.  If you have been an intern, looking for internships, are a supervisor of an internship or will be a supervisor of an internship one day this is a great episode to tune in for!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8732437 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 18:00:00 -0500 3904 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Precision Ag, Precision Agriculture, College, LRSC, Lake Region State College, BSC, Internships, Mentoring 1 36 full false Feeling Parched Feeling Parched Its been hot, dry, and hard to get good weed control. We talk about our areas developing conditions, how to get good weed  control in these conditions, and the audibles that can be called for weed control.

]]> Its been hot, dry, and hard to get good weed control. We talk about our areas developing conditions, how to get good weed  control in these conditions, and the audibles that can be called for weed control.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8693311 Sun, 13 Jun 2021 18:00:00 -0500 1870 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Ag Retail, 1 35 full false It's a Hot One It's a Hot One Hot weather, hardened off weeds, & stressed crops are the main topic for this weeks episode. We dive into our opinions how to manage in crop herbicides during this heat to get the most from your applications. 

]]> Hot weather, hardened off weeds, & stressed crops are the main topic for this weeks episode. We dive into our opinions how to manage in crop herbicides during this heat to get the most from your applications. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8652501 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 18:00:00 -0500 2958 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Precision Ag, Precision Agriculture, College, LRSC, Lake Region State College 1 34 full false Mixology with Agronomists Mixology with Agronomists This happy hour is focused on tank mixing; when & why things go wrong and what to do to avoid problems. 

]]> This happy hour is focused on tank mixing; when & why things go wrong and what to do to avoid problems. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8615608 Sun, 30 May 2021 21:00:00 -0500 2941 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Ag Retail, 1 33 full false Tough Re-planting Decisions With Adam Spelhaug Tough Re-planting Decisions With Adam Spelhaug Adam Spelhaug is this weeks guest. Main topic of discussion is re-planting decisions during a dry start and patchy stands: when to do something and when to leave it. Of course we have fun and talk other topics too: lefse, beer, and kindred barley. 

]]> Adam Spelhaug is this weeks guest. Main topic of discussion is re-planting decisions during a dry start and patchy stands: when to do something and when to leave it. Of course we have fun and talk other topics too: lefse, beer, and kindred barley. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8576992 Mon, 24 May 2021 08:00:00 -0500 4429 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Ag Retail, 1 32 full false Oops....I Messed Up Again Oops....I Messed Up Again Jason & Kyle share more stories about mess ups that they've done themselves or encountered, with a focus on crop protection products. 

]]> Jason & Kyle share more stories about mess ups that they've done themselves or encountered, with a focus on crop protection products. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8527857 Sun, 16 May 2021 18:00:00 -0500 2315 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting 1 31 full false Oops....I Messed Up Oops....I Messed Up Jason and Kyle share some stories about times when they've screwed up. They share what they did and what happened afterwards. 

]]> Jason and Kyle share some stories about times when they've screwed up. They share what they did and what happened afterwards. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8477341 Sun, 09 May 2021 18:00:00 -0500 1945 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, winter meetings 1 30 full false Interview with Abbey Wick Interview with Abbey Wick Happy hour this week is with NDSU's Extension Soil Heath Agronomists Dr. Abbey Wick. Lots of fun discussion around communications, soil health, carbon credits, and a little regenerative ag. 


]]> Happy hour this week is with NDSU's Extension Soil Heath Agronomists Dr. Abbey Wick. Lots of fun discussion around communications, soil health, carbon credits, and a little regenerative ag. 


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8443423 Sun, 02 May 2021 18:00:00 -0500 3450 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Precision Ag, Precision Agriculture, College, NDSU, Soil Heath, Carbon, No Till 1 29 full false Dont Jump - Continued Dont Jump - Continued Jason and Kyle finish their discussion from last weeks "Don't Jump" episode. Mostly on weed control programs, some on fungicide, and biologicals. 

Beer this week was from Breckinridge brewing and Bismarck Brewing, so check out the last 5 minutes if you are interested!

]]> Jason and Kyle finish their discussion from last weeks "Don't Jump" episode. Mostly on weed control programs, some on fungicide, and biologicals. 

Beer this week was from Breckinridge brewing and Bismarck Brewing, so check out the last 5 minutes if you are interested!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8399157 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0500 1942 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Ag Retail, 1 28 full false Don't Jump Don't Jump As drought conditions persist in most of the area we work in, we wanted to share some of the things we have heard that different farmers are considering and what our opinions are on those decisions. 

]]> As drought conditions persist in most of the area we work in, we wanted to share some of the things we have heard that different farmers are considering and what our opinions are on those decisions. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8355510 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0500 1924 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Precision Ag, Precision Agriculture, College, LRSC, Lake Region State College 1 26 full false Planter/Drill Tech With Travis Messer Planter/Drill Tech With Travis Messer Happy Hour this week is with Travis Messer who is the Precision Ag Manager & Agronomist with Plains Grain and Agronomy in Mott ND. Travis shares how the planting season is going in his part of the world in southwestern ND and also shares a wealth of knowledge and experience about planter technology. 

]]> Happy Hour this week is with Travis Messer who is the Precision Ag Manager & Agronomist with Plains Grain and Agronomy in Mott ND. Travis shares how the planting season is going in his part of the world in southwestern ND and also shares a wealth of knowledge and experience about planter technology. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8312521 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0500 3700 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Planter Tech, Drought, Precision Planting, Precision Agriculture 1 26 full false Starter Fertility In A Dry Planting Season Starter Fertility In A Dry Planting Season Jason & Kyle share their thoughts and opinions about starter fertilizer during a dry planting season. 

Starter Fertilizer Decision Aids:
NDSU: sf1751

SDSU/IPNI: https://seed-damage-calculator.herokuapp.com/


]]> Jason & Kyle share their thoughts and opinions about starter fertilizer during a dry planting season. 

Starter Fertilizer Decision Aids:
NDSU: sf1751

SDSU/IPNI: https://seed-damage-calculator.herokuapp.com/


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8268795 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0500 2002 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Precision Ag, Precision Agriculture, Fertilizer, Starters, Fertility, Dry Season 1 25 full false Talking Agronomy North of The International Border: An interview with Jason Voogt Talking Agronomy North of The International Border: An interview with Jason Voogt Happy hour this week is with Jason Voogt; co-owner of Field-2-Field Agronomy, a crop consulting business serving south central Manitoba. We share a very similar cropping rotation with Jason and get into some great discussion about the upcoming season and what we are anticipating. Lots of great information and a few laughs in this one!

]]> Happy hour this week is with Jason Voogt; co-owner of Field-2-Field Agronomy, a crop consulting business serving south central Manitoba. We share a very similar cropping rotation with Jason and get into some great discussion about the upcoming season and what we are anticipating. Lots of great information and a few laughs in this one!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8217340 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0500 4958 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Precision Ag, Precision Agriculture, Canada, Canadian Agriculture 1 24 full false Soil Science, Soil Fertility, Soil Amendments: An Interview with Dave Franzen Soil Science, Soil Fertility, Soil Amendments: An Interview with Dave Franzen Happy hour this week was spent with Dave Franzen, NDSU's extension soil scientist. He has personally been involved with revising and updating fertility recommendations for North Dakota crops since the early 90's. He has a passion for soil fertility and in our interview we talk some on where Dave started with his career then cover soil amendments, biologicals, and fertilizers.

]]> Happy hour this week was spent with Dave Franzen, NDSU's extension soil scientist. He has personally been involved with revising and updating fertility recommendations for North Dakota crops since the early 90's. He has a passion for soil fertility and in our interview we talk some on where Dave started with his career then cover soil amendments, biologicals, and fertilizers.

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8181344 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0500 4461 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Precision Ag, Precision Agriculture, College, LRSC, Lake Region State College 1 23 full false Dry Season Weed Management Dry Season Weed Management Jason and Kyle talk through their thoughts about weed management during a dry start to the season. They share experiences and give some pointers that they've experienced during dry weather and weed control. Carryover, reachback, pre's during dry weather are topics discussed. 

The brew talk was recorded in person at Souris River Brewing in Minot, ND. 


]]> Jason and Kyle talk through their thoughts about weed management during a dry start to the season. They share experiences and give some pointers that they've experienced during dry weather and weed control. Carryover, reachback, pre's during dry weather are topics discussed. 

The brew talk was recorded in person at Souris River Brewing in Minot, ND. 


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8136594 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 19:00:00 -0500 3577 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Ag Retail, 1 22 full false John & Jodi from Agvise Labs John & Jodi from Agvise Labs Happy hour this week is with John Breker and Jodi Boe, soil scientist and agronomist with Agvise Labs in Northwood ND. These two are excellent resources for anything soils and agronomy but are also just fun to have a conversation with. Topics start at agronomy but go many places, including traveling around locally and globally, so buckle up for a fun hour!

You can find both John and Jodi on Twitter at:

@jsbreker
@JodiBoe

Also to find more on Agvise Laboratories go to www.agvise.com 

]]> Happy hour this week is with John Breker and Jodi Boe, soil scientist and agronomist with Agvise Labs in Northwood ND. These two are excellent resources for anything soils and agronomy but are also just fun to have a conversation with. Topics start at agronomy but go many places, including traveling around locally and globally, so buckle up for a fun hour!

You can find both John and Jodi on Twitter at:

@jsbreker
@JodiBoe

Also to find more on Agvise Laboratories go to www.agvise.com 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-8044241 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0600 3772 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, winter meetings, covid, zoom, webex, goto meeting, distance learning, online meetings 1 21 full false The 800 Pound Gorilla in the Room, Ergot: an interview with Andrew Friskop The 800 Pound Gorilla in the Room, Ergot: an interview with Andrew Friskop Happy hour this week is with NDSU's Dr. Andrew Friskop who is the state extension small grains pathologists.  We had a lot of fun with Andrew as we geeked out on small grains diseases and had fun talking about his path to becoming the state small grains pathologist. 

Go find Andrew on Twitter @NDSUcerealpath 

And remember if you are interested in FarmQA, use code AHHP10 for 10% your first subscription! 

]]> Happy hour this week is with NDSU's Dr. Andrew Friskop who is the state extension small grains pathologists.  We had a lot of fun with Andrew as we geeked out on small grains diseases and had fun talking about his path to becoming the state small grains pathologist. 

Go find Andrew on Twitter @NDSUcerealpath 

And remember if you are interested in FarmQA, use code AHHP10 for 10% your first subscription! 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-7990027 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0600 4707 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, winter meetings, covid, zoom, webex, goto meeting, distance learning, online meetings, pathology, disease, plant disease, plant pathology, ergot, bacterial leaf streak, BLS, fusarium head 1 20 full false Extension Agronomy & Growing Hops: Interview with Mike Ostlie Extension Agronomy & Growing Hops: Interview with Mike Ostlie Jason and Kyle spend happy hour with Mike Ostlie, extension agronomists for the NDSU Carington Research Extension Center (CREC). We talk about his agronomy position at CREC and then about Ostlie Acres. 

]]> Jason and Kyle spend happy hour with Mike Ostlie, extension agronomists for the NDSU Carington Research Extension Center (CREC). We talk about his agronomy position at CREC and then about Ostlie Acres. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-7843462 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0600 4111 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, winter meetings, covid, zoom, webex, goto meeting, distance learning, online meetings 1 19 full false Post Review for Agronomy On Ice Post Review for Agronomy On Ice Jason and Kyle talk about the highlights from Agronomy On Ice on Devils Lake. Lots of people, food, and fun had on the ice this past week! 

A new ND brewery (to the podcast): Atypical Brewery & Barrel works is discussed during the brew section (51:00). 

]]> Jason and Kyle talk about the highlights from Agronomy On Ice on Devils Lake. Lots of people, food, and fun had on the ice this past week! 

A new ND brewery (to the podcast): Atypical Brewery & Barrel works is discussed during the brew section (51:00). 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-7724509 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0600 3665 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, winter meetings, covid, zoom, webex, goto meeting, distance learning, online meetings 1 18 full false What is Farm QA? - Interview With Ben Munson What is Farm QA? - Interview With Ben Munson Jason and Kyle talk with Ben Munson of FarmQA. A little bit about Ben, FarmQA, how they've gotten here, and where they are headed in the future. If you are a consultant or a farmer who keeps records for their operations, you'll want to listen in!

Get a hold of Ben Munson or anyone at FarmQA the following ways:

www.farmQA.com

Ben Munson: @benjaminbmunson (Twitter)

]]> Jason and Kyle talk with Ben Munson of FarmQA. A little bit about Ben, FarmQA, how they've gotten here, and where they are headed in the future. If you are a consultant or a farmer who keeps records for their operations, you'll want to listen in!

Get a hold of Ben Munson or anyone at FarmQA the following ways:

www.farmQA.com

Ben Munson: @benjaminbmunson (Twitter)

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-7586941 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0600 3627 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Ag Tech, Technology, Ag Tech Tools 1 17 full false #LefseChat - Agronomy On Ice 2021 Preview #LefseChat - Agronomy On Ice 2021 Preview Jason and Kyle invite Ryan Taylor and Greg Dahl on for happy hour!  Discussion centers around Agronomy On Ice,  some on Scandinavian foods, and of course lots of laughs. 


]]> Jason and Kyle invite Ryan Taylor and Greg Dahl on for happy hour!  Discussion centers around Agronomy On Ice,  some on Scandinavian foods, and of course lots of laughs. 


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-7437004 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0600 3998 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting 1 16 full false NDSU Weed Scientist Joe Ikley NDSU Weed Scientist Joe Ikley Jason and Kyle have happy hour with Joe Ikley, NDSU's state extension weed scientist. They dive a little into his agronomy upbringing, what its like to be an east coaster living in ND, and why he's singing the Palmer Amaranth Blues....

Cliff Notes: 

6:00 - Start of Interview with Joe Ikley
1:00 - Brew Talk

]]> Jason and Kyle have happy hour with Joe Ikley, NDSU's state extension weed scientist. They dive a little into his agronomy upbringing, what its like to be an east coaster living in ND, and why he's singing the Palmer Amaranth Blues....

Cliff Notes: 

6:00 - Start of Interview with Joe Ikley
1:00 - Brew Talk

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-7336327 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0600 4501 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Weed Science, NDSU, NDSU Extension, University Extension, Palmer Amaranth, Waterhemp, Kochia, Marestail 1 15 full false Adjuvants Part 2 Adjuvants Part 2 Jason and Kyle finish their conversation on adjuvants and wrap up with drift/deposition agents and water conditioners. 

Chapter Notes: 

6:00 - Start of Topic

8:00 - Drift and Deposition Agents

27:30 - Water Conditioning Agents

59:00 - Brew Talk

]]> Jason and Kyle finish their conversation on adjuvants and wrap up with drift/deposition agents and water conditioners. 

Chapter Notes: 

6:00 - Start of Topic

8:00 - Drift and Deposition Agents

27:30 - Water Conditioning Agents

59:00 - Brew Talk

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-7221367 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:00:00 -0600 3883 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting 1 14 full false Adjuvants Part 1 Adjuvants Part 1 Jason and Kyle talk through adjuvants and their use with crop protection products. Part 1 gives an overview of adjuvants sold in the agriculture market and dives into the classes of utility adjuvants, Surfactants, Oils, and topic starter on Drift/Deposition agents. 

Cliff Notes: 

5:35 - Start of Topic
10:20 - Utility Adjuvants
22:20 - Surfactants
29:08 - Oils
40:30 - Drift/Deposition Agents
45:25 - Brew Talk

]]> Jason and Kyle talk through adjuvants and their use with crop protection products. Part 1 gives an overview of adjuvants sold in the agriculture market and dives into the classes of utility adjuvants, Surfactants, Oils, and topic starter on Drift/Deposition agents. 

Cliff Notes: 

5:35 - Start of Topic
10:20 - Utility Adjuvants
22:20 - Surfactants
29:08 - Oils
40:30 - Drift/Deposition Agents
45:25 - Brew Talk

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-7019137 Sun, 27 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0600 3258 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, winter meetings, covid, zoom, webex, goto meeting, distance learning, online meetings 1 13 full false Biologicals, Micronutrients, Soil Amendments, OH MY!! Biologicals, Micronutrients, Soil Amendments, OH MY!! Jason and Kyle spend this happy hour dipping their toes into the rather large world of biologicals. 

Show Cliff Notes: 

8:50 - Start of Topic
11:45 - Biologicals in general
21:50 - Contans
26:55 - Soygreen
34:00 - Nitrogen Additives
46:30 - Brew Talk

]]> Jason and Kyle spend this happy hour dipping their toes into the rather large world of biologicals. 

Show Cliff Notes: 

8:50 - Start of Topic
11:45 - Biologicals in general
21:50 - Contans
26:55 - Soygreen
34:00 - Nitrogen Additives
46:30 - Brew Talk

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-6935960 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0600 3384 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Ag Retail, 1 12 full false BIG Post Meeting Week Download BIG Post Meeting Week Download Jason and Kyle reflect on the past week's meetings held. 

Cliff Notes: 

2:35 - Central Dakota Ag Day
5:55 - NDSU Communications Workshop
15:00 - DIRT Workshop
27:00 - Prairie Grains Conference
34:10 - Upcoming Meetings
44:00 - Brew Talk

]]> Jason and Kyle reflect on the past week's meetings held. 

Cliff Notes: 

2:35 - Central Dakota Ag Day
5:55 - NDSU Communications Workshop
15:00 - DIRT Workshop
27:00 - Prairie Grains Conference
34:10 - Upcoming Meetings
44:00 - Brew Talk

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-6830167 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0600 2943 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Precision Ag, Precision Agriculture, College, LRSC, Lake Region State College 1 11 full false Complaints & Cocktails - Part 2 Complaints & Cocktails - Part 2 Jason and Kyle continue their discussion on the topic of complaint handling by sharing stories.
Topics Include:
Neighbor Dispute about drift, accidental overload of dicamba, crop oil phytotoxicity, glyphosate injury to round-up tolerant corn, group 14 contaminated glyphosate applied to canola, and wheat with white heads.

Brew Talk starts at 53:30

]]> Jason and Kyle continue their discussion on the topic of complaint handling by sharing stories.
Topics Include:
Neighbor Dispute about drift, accidental overload of dicamba, crop oil phytotoxicity, glyphosate injury to round-up tolerant corn, group 14 contaminated glyphosate applied to canola, and wheat with white heads.

Brew Talk starts at 53:30

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-6718198 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0600 3719 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Precision Ag, Precision Agriculture, Complaints, Agronomic Disputes, Complaint Handling 1 10 full false Complaints & Cocktails - Part 1 Complaints & Cocktails - Part 1 Jason and Kyle share their experiences on complaints that revolve around agronomic issues and product performance issues. 

Cliff Notes: 

15:00 - Start of Complaints Topic
34:35 - Glyphosate Contamination Story
48:00 - Clethodim antagonism story


Beers the week: 

Hop Dish - Lift bridge Brewing , Stillwater - MN
Galactic IPA - Drumconrath Brewing, Fargo - ND

]]> Jason and Kyle share their experiences on complaints that revolve around agronomic issues and product performance issues. 

Cliff Notes: 

15:00 - Start of Complaints Topic
34:35 - Glyphosate Contamination Story
48:00 - Clethodim antagonism story


Beers the week: 

Hop Dish - Lift bridge Brewing , Stillwater - MN
Galactic IPA - Drumconrath Brewing, Fargo - ND

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-6607486 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 20:00:00 -0600 4001 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Complaints, Agronomic Issues, Product Performance Complaints 1 9 full false Preston Sundeen: Director of the LRSC Precision Ag Program Preston Sundeen: Director of the LRSC Precision Ag Program Jason and Kyle interview the director of Lake Region State College's precision ag program director, Preston Sundeen.  They ask Preston about the program and how it has has grown to the #10 ranked precision agriculture program in the US.

Find Preston and LRSC's precion ag program on the following platforms:

Twitter: @letsgofarmin
Facebook: LRSR Precision Ag
Website: https://www.lrsc.edu/academics/programs/cte-programs/precision-agriculture

Happy Hour Drinks this episode:
Crooked Furrow - Proof Artisan Distillers - Fargo, ND (https://proofdistillers.com/)
Highway Strobbery - Fargo Brewing - Fargo, ND (https://www.fargobrewing.com/)
100 Watt Centennial IPA - Revelations Ale Works - Halstad, MN (https://www.revales.com/)

]]> Jason and Kyle interview the director of Lake Region State College's precision ag program director, Preston Sundeen.  They ask Preston about the program and how it has has grown to the #10 ranked precision agriculture program in the US.

Find Preston and LRSC's precion ag program on the following platforms:

Twitter: @letsgofarmin
Facebook: LRSR Precision Ag
Website: https://www.lrsc.edu/academics/programs/cte-programs/precision-agriculture

Happy Hour Drinks this episode:
Crooked Furrow - Proof Artisan Distillers - Fargo, ND (https://proofdistillers.com/)
Highway Strobbery - Fargo Brewing - Fargo, ND (https://www.fargobrewing.com/)
100 Watt Centennial IPA - Revelations Ale Works - Halstad, MN (https://www.revales.com/)

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-6496444 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0600 3578 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Precision Ag, Precision Agriculture, College, LRSC, Lake Region State College 1 8 full false The Readle's The Readle's Jason and Kyle spend happy hour with Bridgette and Randy Readle discussing what its like to be a couple not only in the agronomy industry but working for the same parent company. Topics discussed include: most memorable time worked in their ag careers, favorite products, mentors in the ag industry, and more!

]]> Jason and Kyle spend happy hour with Bridgette and Randy Readle discussing what its like to be a couple not only in the agronomy industry but working for the same parent company. Topics discussed include: most memorable time worked in their ag careers, favorite products, mentors in the ag industry, and more!

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-6387781 Sun, 15 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0600 4286 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting, Ag Retail, 1 7 full false Looking into the 2020/2021 "Meeting Season" Looking into the 2020/2021 "Meeting Season" Jason and Kyle talk about the upcoming ND deer opener and why it is revered as such an important day to North Dakotans and other Midwesterners by sharing stories and experiences. The main topic discussed are the meetings scheduled for this coming winter season, how they may look different this year, and why we should all keep an open opinion about online meetings. 

]]> Jason and Kyle talk about the upcoming ND deer opener and why it is revered as such an important day to North Dakotans and other Midwesterners by sharing stories and experiences. The main topic discussed are the meetings scheduled for this coming winter season, how they may look different this year, and why we should all keep an open opinion about online meetings. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-6277714 Sun, 08 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0600 3885 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, winter meetings, covid, zoom, webex, goto meeting, distance learning, online meetings 1 6 full false Fall Seed Decisions - An Independent Crop Consultants Perspective Fall Seed Decisions - An Independent Crop Consultants Perspective Jason and Kyle interview Mark Huso, owner of Huso Crop in Lakota, ND. Discussion is centered around fall seed purchasing decisions and the role crop consultants play in helping farmers make those choices. 

]]> Jason and Kyle interview Mark Huso, owner of Huso Crop in Lakota, ND. Discussion is centered around fall seed purchasing decisions and the role crop consultants play in helping farmers make those choices. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-6161878 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 23:00:00 -0500 3391 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Barley, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Sales, Crop Consulting 1 5 full false The Midwestern Hemp Agronomist The Midwestern Hemp Agronomist Jason and Kyle interview Kelsey VanOverbeke and talk about her involvement in the hemp industry as a grower and consultant. 

https://www.kaloskanallc.com/


]]> Jason and Kyle interview Kelsey VanOverbeke and talk about her involvement in the hemp industry as a grower and consultant. 

https://www.kaloskanallc.com/


]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-6090337 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0500 4175 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Hemp, CBD 1 4 full false Fall Fertility Fall Fertility Jason and Kyle cover the topic of soil fertility from N-P-K to S, they discuss fertility this fall and what needs to be considered in short window left that North Dakota farmers have to apply fertilizer yet this fall. 

]]> Jason and Kyle cover the topic of soil fertility from N-P-K to S, they discuss fertility this fall and what needs to be considered in short window left that North Dakota farmers have to apply fertilizer yet this fall. 

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-5950576 Sun, 18 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0500 3689 Agriculture, Farming, Agronomy, Beer, Nitrogen, Fall Fertility 1 3 full false Fall Burndown: the key to a successful weed management program Fall Burndown: the key to a successful weed management program Jason and Kyle cover the topic of fall burndown, but begin with fun topics from hanging out south of the Iron Curtain of ND enjoying the food & drinks to visiting national parks. 
****Fast Forward to 24:55 to tune into the fall burndown conversation****

]]> Jason and Kyle cover the topic of fall burndown, but begin with fun topics from hanging out south of the Iron Curtain of ND enjoying the food & drinks to visiting national parks. 
****Fast Forward to 24:55 to tune into the fall burndown conversation****

]]> Kyle Okke & Jason Hanson Buzzsprout-5822560 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 23:00:00 -0500 3289 1 2 full false Intro to the Agronomists Happy Hour Intro to the Agronomists Happy Hour This is the introduction to the Agronomists Happy Hour with hosts Jason Hanson and Kyle Okke. Who are agronomists in North Dakota, they share some about themselves and what you may find on future episodes of the Agronomists Happy Hour. 

]]> This is the introduction to the Agronomists Happy Hour with hosts Jason Hanson and Kyle Okke. Who are agronomists in North Dakota, they share some about themselves and what you may find on future episodes of the Agronomists Happy Hour. 

]]> Buzzsprout-5660278 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0500 1261 1 1 trailer false