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.
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Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
Lily Ziehmer and Noah Scott from FMC join us on this episode to discuss some top performing products on both corn and soybeans in 2025 and the ability to be flexible for different fields and growers desires.
Thursday Mar 05, 2026
Thursday Mar 05, 2026
Chyenne Deno and Jeff Mueller from BASF join this podcast to discuss the high performing Xitavo soybeans. They cover different soybean varieties' performance with this trait, certain conditions that affect soybean health, best practices, and mention a new trait that will hopefully hit farms in 2028!
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
Larry Sax from BioFlora joins us this episode to discuss the difference between humic including the research behind it, it's importance on your farm, and how you should use it!
Friday Feb 13, 2026
Friday Feb 13, 2026
Tune into this episode to where Matt Porter from Brevant joins us to review some of the best yielding hybrids from 2025, discuss new hybrids and trait packages for 2026, and talk about what to look forward to in technological advancements in the near future!
Friday Feb 06, 2026
Friday Feb 06, 2026
Join Mark and Ethan Dozler from Syngenta as they review the launch of Storen last year and its successes, and learn about a new product on the market, Opello, a corn rootworm insecticide that has been in development and research since 2009!
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Jeremy Quist and Nick Becker from Bayer join Brandon to discuss the most recent litigation news on glyphosate as well as new seed traits and chemistry coming to the U.S. markets!
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
In this episode, Brandon is joined by Emily Obermier from Corteva. They discuss the current crop protection planning for the 2026 growing season, emphasizing the importance of formulation safety and the considerations involved when choosing between branded and generic herbicide products. They also highlight the significance of timing in the success of crop protection programs and share some key takeaways from the 2025 season!
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
In this episode, we're joined by Kevin Sagehorn, Aurora Cooperative's Executive Vice President of Sales and head seed selector. He and Brandon discuss how the Prairie Valley Seed lineup is selected every year, including plant health and high acreage testing. They also touch on future traits and innovations that will be seen in the next few years!
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