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.
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

May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025
42 min
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!
May 1, 2025
42 min

Apr 14, 2025
Apr 14, 2025
41 min
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.
Apr 14, 2025
41 min

Apr 3, 2025
Owners Acres: Our Team and Mission
Apr 3, 2025
Apr 3, 2025
36 min
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!
Apr 3, 2025
36 min

Jan 9, 2024
Weed Control & What It Means to Spray Dirt
Jan 9, 2024
Jan 9, 2024
43 min
In episode #2 of the BushelUp Podcast, Brandon Hamer has special guest Mark Dozler from Syngenta in to talk about effective weed control.
Jan 9, 2024
43 min

Dec 19, 2023
Poverty Peas, Show Chickens, & White Mold
Dec 19, 2023
Dec 19, 2023
53 min
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.
Dec 19, 2023
53 min

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


