BushelUp Podcast

Post-Harvest Insights: Early Thoughts on Diseases & Weed Control

Syngenta reps Mark Dozler, Ethan Dozler, and Isaac Knutson join Brandon for the first 2025 post-harvest insights. This episode covers initial thoughts on disease management, weed control, and best practices. Please note, data is still being pulled and these are not complete conclusions.

Navigating the Volatile World of Fertilizer as a Producer in 2026

On this episode, Josh Linville from StoneX joins Brandon for insights into the fertilizer market, focusing on trends, challenges, and industry updates. Topics include perspectives on potash supply, the complexities of fertilizer procurement, such as long lead times and fluctuating supply, the importance of timely information, and the impact of market dynamics on pricing and supply. 

Grid Soil Sampling: The Key to Success

This episode features Chris Nelson from Soil View with a discussion that covers the importance of soil sampling in agriculture. We emphasize early scheduling, advanced software for better data collection, and adherence to quality and safety protocols. The conversation also touches on evolving agricultural trends, including the challenges posed by new technologies and commodity prices.

Owners Acres Update + The 2025 Common Sense Tour

On this episode of the BushelUp Podcast, Brandon is joined by a few of his team members to discuss how Owners Acres is looking this year as well as announce the 2025 Owners Acres Common Sense Tours!

Class of 2025 Insects: Let Them Eat or Knock Them Down?

Lily Ziehmer and Noah Scott from FMC and Owners Acres team member Ron Jakubowski join this episode to discuss current, mid-season insect sightings, what to expect from past conditions, and proactive and reactive measures for this growing season!

Mid-Season Disease & Insect Observations + Application Timing & Strategies

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.

Importance of Tissue, Soil, & Water Testing for Crop Management

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!

Emergence Insights, Current Observations, & Near Future Considerations

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.