BushelUp Podcast
Welcome to the BushelUp Podcast, your go-to source for the latest agronomic insights. Hosted by Brandon Hamer, the Director of Research and Development at Aurora Cooperative, this podcast brings over 25 years of agricultural experience straight to you. Brandon spearheads Aurora Cooperative’s Owners Acres, a large-scale farm known for its innovative management practices focused on soil fertility, timely applications, and continuous experimentation to consistently achieve higher yield goals. In each episode, Brandon is joined by industry experts to explore into the pressing topics that today’s farmers face. Tune in to the BushelUp Podcast for a deep dive into the world of agriculture.
Episodes

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Mark and Ethan Dozler from Syngenta join us again this week to talk about what diseases and insects they're seeing in the field right now, and when to apply to maintain and/or prevent any diseases or insects on your acres.

Friday Jun 13, 2025
Importance of Tissue, Soil, & Water Testing for Crop Management
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Hear from Ag Source Lab experts Chris Ibsen and Garret Johns on the importance of testing your crop's tissue, your acre's soil, and your operation's water. Plus, learn how you can use this information to create a crop management plan!

Friday May 30, 2025
Emergence Insights, Current Observations, & Near Future Considerations
Friday May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
Dive into this week's Bushel Up podcast with Prairie Valley Seeds' salesmen Al Perry and Dan O'Bryan. This episode explores seed emergence, shares valuable field observations, and discusses the latest in agricultural technologies like tissue sampling and moisture probes.

Thursday May 01, 2025
Early Post-Herbicide Tips & Tricks, Enlist Do's & Don'ts, & the Beginning of Insects
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
Episode 5 of the BushelUp Podcast brings in two experts from Corteva: Emily Obermier and Trevor Spath. The group talks about a few "new" products in the line-up, which products work best together, and which trait packages certain products should and should not be used on. Weeds are already starting to pop up and insects are near, so it's important to stay on top of your management plans!

Monday Apr 14, 2025
Cover Crops, Herbicide Application, & Dry Condition Considerations
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Tune into this week's BushelUp Podcast episode with guests Mark Dozler, Ethan Dozler, and Shelby Rose.
The team will discuss the importance of timely pivot maintenance and irrigation, share insights on the challenges and benefits of cover crops, and emphasize the significance of safety and careful planning during the planting season. They also touch on the variability of agricultural conditions and the need for adaptability and proactive measures in farming practices including the importance of applying herbicides in a timely manner.

Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Owners Acres: Our Team and Mission
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Tune into the revival of our BushelUp Podcast and meet our Owners Acres team! Comprised of eight full-time members, the Owners Acres team unites diverse agronomic backgrounds to form a strong research-based and data-driven group. Learn about their roles, the mission behind Owners Acres, and some exciting changes coming this year. Plus, get a sneak peek into a few trials the team is looking forward to!

Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Weed Control & What It Means to Spray Dirt
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
In episode #2 of the BushelUp Podcast, Brandon Hamer has special guest Mark Dozler from Syngenta in to talk about effective weed control.

Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Poverty Peas, Show Chickens, & White Mold
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tune in to the pilot episode of the BushelUp Podcast with Brandon Hamer as we welcome our first guest, Bekah Bankson, from Corteva. Brandon and Bekah discuss the best management practices of soybeans from weed control to disease pressure.

VIEW OUR RESULTS
Check out our 2024 results here: Owners Acres 2024 Results