In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy talks to Kathy Jordison, Board Director at Genesis Fertilizers, about the next generation of fertilizer production in Canada. Topics discussed: - Introduction to Kathy Jordison – Role at Genesis Fertilizers - Overview of Genesis Fertilizers’ innovative project - Strategic value for producers – How the project benefits farmers - Sustainable business model – Creating value in the current market - Mitigating risks – Addressing pricing, supply chain ...
Feb 28, 2025•44 min•Season 7Ep. 36
*Note - This week, we're re-airing a standout episode from February 2024. As we've reflected on it many times recently, we’ve noticed that many of the insights Dr. Kohl shared are even more relevant today, a year later. Given the current economic volatility in agriculture, we're excited to revisit this conversation and share Dr. Kohl’s wise and reassuring perspective once again. …………… In this week’s episode, Tracy sits down with Dr. David Kohl, renowned agricultural economist, to discuss the cur...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 7Ep. 35
Product Spotlight: Selecting Oat & Pulse Varieties Designed for Canadian Farming Operations w/ Colin Tanner FP Genetics In this insightful interview, Tracy sits down with Colin Tanner of FP Genetics to discuss the latest in oat and pulse seed varieties and how they’re designed to benefit Canadian farmers. They dive into the specifics of these crops, the expertise FP Genetics provides, and how farmers can access the resources they need to make the best choices for their operations. In this co...
Feb 21, 2025•21 min•Season 7Ep. 34
In this solo episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy breaks down the key challenges and shifts facing farming in 2025. From escalating costs and lower crop prices to political instability and the vital need for transition planning, there’s a lot to cover in this discussion. Tracy also shares more about her story, why she launched The Impact Farming Show, her personal interest in transition planning, and what to expect on the show in 2025! Key Topics Discussed: 1) 2025 Off to a Turbulent Start:...
Feb 19, 2025•24 min•Season 7Ep. 33
In this week’s episode of Product Spotlight, Tracy sits down with Bryce Geisel, a Senior Agronomist at Koch Agronomic Services, to discuss the importance of micronutrients in farming and the role they play in optimizing crop yields. Episode Highlights: 1. Meet Bryce Geisel - Bryce shares his background and experience in agronomy, including his role as a Senior Agronomist at Koch Agronomic Services. He talks about his expertise in soil health, crop nutrition, and sustainable farming practices. 2....
Feb 18, 2025•23 min•Season 7Ep. 32
In this episode, Tracy sits down with Maggie Van Camp, Founder of Loft32 and Farmer’s Bridge, to discuss the importance of transition planning and preserving farm legacies. Maggie shares insights on why understanding the past is key to planning for the future and introduces her project, Farm Family Legacy Videos, which helps farm families document their stories for generations to come. Key Topics: - The importance of transition planning for farm families - How Farm Family Legacy Videos capture t...
Feb 12, 2025•40 min•Season 7Ep. 31
In this Product Spotlight, Tracy interviews Laura Eastwood, Animal Nutrition Manager at KWS Seeds Canada, about the growing interest of hybrid rye in livestock feed systems. Key Topics: • Why Hybrid Rye is Gaining Attention: Why it’s becoming a popular choice for producers. • Nutritional Benefits: How hybrid rye compares to wheat and barley in terms of nutrient density and digestibility. • Economic Advantages: How it improves ROI and saves costs for feeding operations. • Farm Workload & Mana...
Feb 07, 2025•13 min•Season 7Ep. 30
In this episode of The Impact Farming Show , Tracy sits down with Heather Venenga, a financial advisor from Watertown, South Dakota, and the author of Protect Your Pack and Your Den! . They dive deep into the complexities of farm succession planning, discussing how farmers can achieve fair and equal in transition planning without risking the family legacy. Heather offers invaluable insights into the common stumbling blocks farmers face when planning for the future of their farm, including the ch...
Feb 05, 2025•50 min•Season 7Ep. 29
In this BOOK REVIEW episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy dives into Spencer Johnson's thought-provoking parable, Peaks and Valleys: Making Good and Bad Times Work for You—At Work and in Life. Tracy unpacks the timeless wisdom in this powerful book that teaches us how to stay calm, find success, and maintain peace, even in the most challenging times. This book is especially relevant to the farming community because of its exploration of life's cyclical and unpredictable nature—much like agri...
Feb 03, 2025•17 min
Guests: Colin Tanner and Chad Yanchycki In this week’s insightful interview, Tracy sits down with Colin Tanner and Chad Yanchycki of FP Genetics to discuss the latest in wheat and durum seed varieties and how they’re designed to benefit Canadian farmers. They dive into the specifics of these crops, the expertise FP Genetics provides, and how farmers can access the resources they need to make the best choices for their operations. In this conversation, we cover: What makes FP Genetics’ wheat and ...
Jan 31, 2025•14 min•Season 7Ep. 28
In this episode, Tracy interviews financial advisor Heather Venenga about the essentials of wills and trusts in farm succession planning. Heather explains when a will is enough, when a trust might be needed, and the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts. Plus, learn about using corporations and shares as an alternative way to pass down your farm. Heather also shares the biggest mistakes farmers make and offers valuable advice on how to avoid them. 🔑 **Key Topics:** - Wills vs. Tru...
Jan 29, 2025•28 min•Season 7Ep. 27
Guest: Chris Churko, CEO of FP Genetics In this episode, Tracy interviews Chris Churko, CEO of FP Genetics, about the company's mission to help Canadian farmers grow higher-yielding and resilient crops. Chris shares insights into FP Genetics’ history, the challenges farmers face with seed selection, and how their innovative varieties address climate adaptability, disease resistance, and yield potential. 🔑 Key Topics Include: The history and mission of FP Genetics How FP Genetics tests seeds acr...
Jan 24, 2025•26 min•Season 7Ep. 26
In this week’s episode, Tracy sits down with Darin Nooren, an Insurance & Investment Advisor at Nooren Financial, to discuss the critical topic of farm transition planning. As the landscape of family farms continues to evolve, fair and equal between farming and non farming children has become a complex and often contentious issue. Darin shares his personal experiences and insights into the challenges farm families face when planning for the future and how insurance can play a key role in mak...
Jan 22, 2025•58 min•Season 7Ep. 25
The Future Leader - The Successor's Guide to Family Business Leadership with Patti Durand In this week’s episode, Tracy sits down with Patti Durand, author of The Future Leader – The Successor's Guide to Family Business Leadership, to discuss the vital role of successors in family businesses and how they can navigate the complexities of leadership transitions. Patti speaks about her book that has been written to share insights on how to prepare the next generation of leaders, why these transitio...
Jan 15, 2025•42 min•Season 7Ep. 24
In this episode, Tracy speaks with Kenny Piecharka, the Country Manager at KWS Seeds Canada, Ltd. about the company’s deep-rooted history, its expansion into the Canadian market, and the unique benefits of hybrid rye in modern agriculture. We dive into KWS’s innovative approach to sustainable farming, the role of PollenPLUS® technology in improving rye production, and how hybrid rye is shaping the future of livestock feed and forage systems. Kenny also shares insights into how KWS is supporting ...
Jan 09, 2025•24 min•Season 7Ep. 23
Episode Overview: In this episode, Tracy speaks with Bill Wirtz, Senior Policy Analyst at the Consumer Choice Center, to unpack the current state of European agricultural policies, the rise and recent decline of the "green agenda," and its impact on agriculture, trade, and food systems. We explore Europe's experience and discuss how similar trends may start to impact North America. Key Topics Covered: European Agricultural Policy Landscape European Farmers Pushing Back Against Policies Why Europ...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 7Ep. 22
In this segment, Tracy speaks to Shawn Jacula about CrossRoads - Alberta’s Crop Conference and their upcoming January 2025 event. Join Tracy and Shawn in this Event Spotlight as they discuss the theme of this year’s event “Future Proof Your Farm,” speakers, insights, networking opportunities, and so much more. CrossRoads - Alberta’s Crop Conference CrossRoads provides a dynamic platform where farmers can engage with leading experts, share experiences, and explore the latest trends shaping the ag...
Dec 20, 2024•10 min•Season 7Ep. 21
In this week’s episode, Tracy chats with author Brian Reisinger about his compelling book, Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family's Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer. If you're passionate about both reading and farming, this book and episode are for you. In the book and throughout this conversation, Brian takes us on a journey through the history of farming in the United States, from the 1920s to today, revealing the profound highs and devastating lows, the economic booms ...
Dec 18, 2024•50 min•Season 7Ep. 20
LIVE Recording: Transition Planning Panel - The Future of Farming Conference in Prince Edward Island This week, we're bringing you a very special episode, recorded live at the "Future of Farming Conference" in Prince Edward Island. In November, Tracy had the privilege of attending this inspiring event and interviewing two exceptional farms about their unique journeys in farm transition. This episode dives into the challenges, triumphs, and invaluable lessons learned from their experiences. Our f...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 7Ep. 19
In this week’s Product Spotlight, Tracy speaks to Bryce Geisel to share more about “WOLF TRAX™ DDP™ Micronutrients.” Bryce is a Senior Agronomist with Koch, and in today’s segment, he joins Tracy to discuss the importance of micronutrients to crop performance. In this segment, Bryce and Tracy discuss: What is WOLF TRAX™ DDP and how it works When farmers think of nutrients, N, P and K are at the top of the list. Bryce shares why micronutrients are essential when considering nutrient needs. How ca...
Dec 06, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks to Mary Jo Irmen, author of Farming Without the Bank, about “Financial Freedom for Farmers.” As farmers, we are constantly borrowing money, paying huge amounts of interest, signing it all over to the bank, and then hoping and praying that we are not actually just one or two bad years away from losing it all. Have you ever thought to yourself, “There must be a better way to do this” regarding Farming and banking? Well, if so, you will want to catch this episod...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 7Ep. 18
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks to Barrie Mann from Genesis Fertilizers about “The Next Generation of Fertilizer Production in Canada.” Did you know that despite the fact that urea is produced in Western Canada, farmers on the Canadian Prairies pay some of the highest urea fertilizer prices globally due to prices set at the NOLA port plus high freight costs? Genesis Fertilizers is bringing forth a farmer-owned urea production facility based in Belle Plain, Saskatchewan, with a distribution ...
Nov 29, 2024•38 min•Season 7Ep. 17
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks to Michael Langemeier in this episode titled “Sweat Equity on The Farm: How to Get It Right and Make It Fair.” So what is sweat equity? Sweat equity is a form of compensation that considers that few farms have adequate cash-on-hand to fully compensate the next generation’s labours. And in this week’s episode Michael and Tracy speak about this often-tricky subject: What is sweat equity and why does it occur? Michael discusses the connection between farm profit...
Nov 27, 2024•25 min•Season 7Ep. 16
In this segment, Tracy speaks to Paula Law the Event Chair for CrossRoads - Alberta’s Crop Conference about their upcoming January 2025 event. Join Tracy and Paula in this segment as they discuss the theme of this year’s event “Future Proof Your Farm,” key event speakers, networking opportunities, and so much more. About CrossRoads - Alberta’s Crop Conference CrossRoads provides a dynamic platform where farmers can engage with leading experts, share experiences, and explore the latest trends sha...
Nov 20, 2024•13 min•Season 7Ep. 15
In this week's conversation, Tracy speaks to Heather Venenga about succession planning and her book “Protect Your Pack and Your Den: Steps to Successful Farm Succession Planning.” Is succession planning on your mind, and are you losing sleep? Still, trying to figure out where to start? In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks to Heather Venenga about: Her succession planning work with clients and why she wrote a book. Tracy and Heather chat about typical farm family dynamics. Dad is busy farming and...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 14
In this week's conversation, Tracy speaks to Dorothy Long from Canadian Food Focus about "Improving Food Literacy From Farm Gate to Plate." Canadian Food Focus is committed to providing accurate information and having productive conversations about food and farming. Their content is developed by farmers, dieticians, home economists and other food and farming experts to ensure accuracy. Their goal....they strive to provide balanced, factual, science-based information in a consumer-friendly way. O...
Nov 06, 2024•44 min•Season 7Ep. 13
Welcome to our very first book review. I am so excited for this. In today’s book review, I share my thoughts about Heather Venenga’s book “Protect Your Pack and Your Den!: Persevere Through Generational Farm Planning.” And I am also excited to share that I will be interviewing Heather for The Impact Farming Show this week and her episode will air in November. If you haven’t already signed up for Impact Farming Show Alerts, I would encourage you to do so. Impact Farming Show Alerts: https://www.f...
Nov 04, 2024•10 min
Future proofing our farms. What does that make you think and feel? For me, I heard those words and felt they spoke powerfully and perfectly to my mission with my media company Farm Marketer and The Impact Farming Show. My show slogan is to bring our audience the people and ideas that will IMPACT their farming operation. But at the core of my mission, is providing people with the tools and empowering them to achieve and take control of their financial destiny. In farming our financial success dep...
Nov 04, 2024•12 min
In today’s episode, Tracy chats with Terry Betker in this episode titled “Do Farm Founders Avoid Transition Planning?” Is it finally time to address the elephant in the room? The industry has encouraged farmers to create a transition plan for decades, yet little progress has been made. So, one needs to ask, do farmers purposefully avoid transition planning? In this week’s episode, Tracy and Terry speak about: If farmers know they need to do transition planning and plenty of information is availa...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 12
In today’s episode, Tracy chats with David Derwin about “Agriculture Market Outlook & Update: October 2024.” Are you curious how things are shaping up in the markets as of fall 2024? If so, you will not want to miss this conversation where Tracy and David chat about the fall market outlook for: Grain prices Fertilizer prices Cattle marketers Commodity and crude oil trends Canadian dollar direction. If you are looking for an excellent market outlook and update on the top agriculture commoditi...
Oct 23, 2024•59 min•Season 7Ep. 11
