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...
Feb 12, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 19
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 ...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 18
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...
Jan 29, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 17
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....
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 16
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 ...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Trusted Advisor Program, NDSU Pesticide Recertification, Bayer Consultants Panel, Prairie Grains Conference, and Beer. Sounds like happy hour to us!
Dec 18, 2023•59 min•Season 4Ep. 14
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 ...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 4Ep. 13
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 ...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 12
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.
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 11
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
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 10
We give you our raw, unfiltered, sometimes hazy view on utilizing data to your advantage.
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 9
The Bull **** continues, but we promise there is some great agronomy conversation and beer banter.
Oct 30, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 8
A bull **** session between Jason and Kyle; happenings, agronomy, and good beer.
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 7
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.
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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.
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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.
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 3
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.ndsoybe...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 2
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. @ Both...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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.
Aug 16, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 27
We're back! and what a more appropriate topic to discuss than the one weed that makes Jason loose sleep at night....Kochia.
Jun 26, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Just a quick update on what's happening in our areas in North Dakota as planting progress.
May 22, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 24
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...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 23
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!
May 10, 2023•19 min
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.
May 08, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 22
We spend this week talking how to think more critically when setting up in-field comparisons of products.
May 01, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 21
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.
Apr 17, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 20
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!...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 19
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.
Apr 03, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Jason & Kyle share their thoughts on the group 14 kochia resistance confirmations that have been found in North Dakota.
Mar 27, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 17
