Episodes 21
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Dec 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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22%
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About This 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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Recent Episodes

2026 Preview with FMC

Mar 12, 2026 27m

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…

Preview with BASF - Xitavo Soybeans

Mar 05, 2026 29m

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…

2026 Preview with BioFlora

Feb 24, 2026 30m

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!

2026 Preview with Brevant

Feb 13, 2026 24m

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…

2026 Preview with Syngenta

Feb 06, 2026 28m

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…

2026 Preview with Bayer

Jan 29, 2026 28m

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!

2026 Preview with Corteva

Jan 22, 2026 32m

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…

Prairie Valley Seeds: Behind the Scenes of Selecting Local

Nov 24, 2025 47m

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…

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

Nov 13, 2025 42m

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…

Navigating the Volatile World of Fertilizer as a Producer in 2026

Oct 09, 2025 58m Transcript

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,…

Grid Soil Sampling: The Key to Success

Oct 02, 2025 38m

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…

Owners Acres Update + The 2025 Common Sense Tour

Aug 15, 2025 38m

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?

Jul 03, 2025 55m

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…

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

Jun 27, 2025 44m

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…

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

Jun 13, 2025 44m

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…

Emergence Insights, Current Observations, & Near Future Considerations

May 30, 2025 43m

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…

Early Post-Herbicide Tips & Tricks, Enlist Do's & Don'ts, & the Beginning of Insects

May 01, 2025 42m

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,…

Cover Crops, Herbicide Application, & Dry Condition Considerations

Apr 14, 2025 41m

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…

Owners Acres: Our Team and Mission

Apr 03, 2025 36m

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…

Weed Control & What It Means to Spray Dirt

Jan 09, 2024 43m

In episode #2 of the BushelUp Podcast, Brandon Hamer has special guest Mark Dozler from Syngenta in to talk about effective weed control.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does BushelUp Podcast have?

BushelUp Podcast has published 21 episodes since December 2023, covering topics in Business, Earth Sciences.

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BushelUp Podcast is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 39m.

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