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Season 5: Episode 210In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Jeffrey Smith of Valent U.S.A. and Dr. Frank Wong of Bayer Crop Science to discuss the essential and often misunderstood role of crop protection in modern agriculture. Representing the Growing Matters coalition, Jeff and Frank dive into the importance of science-based advocacy, the value of stewardship, and the continued fight to ensure farmers have access to the tools they need to protect their crops and yields.The conversation covers the mission of Growing Matters and the BeSure! campaign, the science behind neonicotinoid products, and the regulatory challenges posed by misinformation and shifting political winds. Jeff shares insight from his decades of work building coalitions to defend key crop protection chemistries, while Frank explains the rigorous safety and regulatory processes behind pesticide approvals and the responsibility that applicators hold.Listeners will walk away with practical reminders about treated seed, foliar applications, label compliance, and why good stewardship matters—not just for safety, but for the long-term resilience of agriculture. With a candid and even humorous look at the intersection of science, policy, and public perception, this episode offers clarity in a time when growers need it most.To learn more about Brenda and her services, visit https://growingmatters.org.#farm #smartfarming #agricultureNorth American Ag is devoted to highlighting the people & companies in agriculture who impact our industry and help feed the world. Subscribe at https://northamericanag.comWant to hear the stories of the ag brands you love and the ag brands you love to hate? Hear them at https://whatcolorisyourtractor.comDon't just thank a farmer, pray for one too!Send us a textAgritechnica in Hannover, Germany is held every other year, this year long-time tech writer & ag journalist Willie Vogt has put together for ag enthusiasts! The Agritechnica tour includes three days at the huge equipment and farm technology event. Learn more - https://agtoursusa.com/agritechnica.htmlSubscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com
Season 5: Episode 209This special episode of the Ag Sales Professionals Podcast is being featured on North American Ag as Chrissy Wozniak was recently invited by host Greg Martinelli to join him for a conversation about ag marketing, media, and the rapidly evolving world of ag technology. We're excited to offer this episode to our listeners, as Chrissy shares her perspective on how to effectively communicate in the ag space, the importance of cutting through buzzwords, and what producers really want from the companies that serve them. From her work with North American Ag to her role at Ecorobotix and American Agri-Women, Chrissy opens up about her journey and her mission to help tell the real story of agriculture. We're proud to bring this important conversation to our audience. Send us a textAgritechnica in Hannover, Germany is held every other year, this year long-time tech writer & ag journalist Willie Vogt has put together for ag enthusiasts! The Agritechnica tour includes three days at the huge equipment and farm technology event. Learn more - https://agtoursusa.com/agritechnica.htmlSubscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com
Season 5: Episode 208In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Brenda Heymer, owner of Heymer Management Accounting in Amarillo, Texas. With a deep-rooted background in agriculture and over three decades of accounting experience, Brenda shares her passion for helping producers move beyond traditional, tax-based accounting to embrace management accounting rooted in accrual principles. Through a thoughtful and in-depth conversation, Brenda explains how aligning production data with financials gives producers a more accurate view of their cost of production and overall business performance.Chrissy and Brenda discuss the critical need for better financial visibility, especially in a time of rising input costs and uncertain market conditions. Brenda breaks down how management accounting differs from typical bookkeeping—focusing on internal decision-making tools rather than tax returns—and why accrual accounting is essential to track commodity-level performance across production years. She also highlights CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture, a robust Red Wing Software tool built specifically for ag producers that allows for detailed inventory, allocations, and side-by-side cash and accrual reporting—something QuickBooks simply can't offer.Brenda walks listeners through the conversion process from QuickBooks to CenterPoint, noting how her team goes deep into their clients' data to lay the foundation for better decision-making. She shares real-world examples of how clients have uncovered inefficiencies at specific ranches or crop fields, and how this information helps them project cash flow, streamline operations, and manage risk more effectively. Chrissy and Brenda also talk about the challenges of data overload in modern ag and how Brenda's team helps transform that raw data into usable, actionable insights through personalized meetings and scenario planning.Throughout the episode, Brenda shares not only her technical knowledge but also her heart for agriculture. She challenges producers to step out of their comfort zones and embrace their roles as business owners, encouraging them to build teams and delegate tasks outside their core strengths. Brenda emphasizes that having better information leads to better decisions and that it's okay not to know everything—but vital to get the right help.Whether you're just starting to explore accrual-based accounting or are ready to overhaul your financial systems, Brenda offers sound advice for producers through 2025 and beyond. Her mission is clear: to change agriculture for the better, one accurate report at a time. To learn more about Brenda and her services, visit www.heymermanagement.com.#farm #smartfarming #agricultureNorth American Ag is devoted to highlighting the people & companies in agriculture who impact our industry and help feed the world. Subscribe at https://northamericanag.comWant to hear the stories of the ag brands you love and the ag brands you love to hate? Hear them at https://whatcolorisyourtractor.comDon't just thank a farmer, pray for one too!Send us a textAgritechnica in Hannover, Germany is held every other year, this year long-time tech writer & ag journalist Willie Vogt has put together for ag enthusiasts! The Agritechnica tour includes three days at the huge equipment and farm technology event. Learn more - https://agtoursusa.com/agritechnica.htmlSubscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com
Season 5: Episode 207In this North American Ag Spotlight podcast episode, host Chrissy Wozniak interviews Katie Pasitney from Universal Ostrich, a family-owned ostrich farm in British Columbia, Canada. The farm, which has been raising ostriches for 35 years, is facing a crisis due to a government order to cull over 400 ostriches amid an avian flu outbreak, despite most birds showing resistance and antibodies to the virus.Katie explains that the farm has shifted focus in recent years to groundbreaking antibody research in collaboration with Kyoto Prefectural University in Japan. They inoculate ostriches with antigens to produce robust antibodies in their egg yolks, which could be used to create nutraceuticals like lozenges and nasal sprays to boost human immunity against diseases, including COVID-19 variants. This research has shown promising results, with one ostrich egg containing antibodies equivalent to 100 chicken eggs or the blood of 800 rabbits, offering a humane and efficient alternative.The crisis began in December 2024 when the farm noticed symptoms similar to a 2020 pseudomonas bacteria outbreak, initially linked to migratory mallard ducks. However, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), acting on an anonymous tip, tested two deceased ostriches and confirmed H5N1 avian influenza using PCR tests, rejecting the farm's request to test healthy birds or conduct a broader study. Despite the farm's isolation and the ostriches' apparent herd immunity—evidenced by 76 days without symptomatic deaths post-quarantine—the CFIA ordered the entire flock's destruction, citing trading partner policies influenced by the World Health Organization and the UN.Katie highlights the farm's struggle against what she calls a “stamping out” policy that prioritizes mass culling over preserving natural immunity, potentially benefiting Big Pharma by eliminating alternatives to vaccines. The CFIA has threatened a $250,000 fine or jail time if the farm tests its own animals, and even probed for intellectual property during a 5.5-hour meeting, despite having already signed a kill order on December 30, 2024. The family faces a deadline to kill and bury the ostriches themselves or lose compensation if a third-party contractor intervenes.With a judicial review scheduled for mid-April, the farm is fighting legally to save their ostriches and research, having raised over $60,000 for legal fees but facing $100,000 more in outstanding costs. Katie pleads for public support, emphasizing the global implications for agriculture and natural immunity, and directs listeners to saveourostiches.com for updates and donations.Chrissy underscores the story's urgency, calling for action against government overreach and the preservation of this potentially revolutionary science, urging listeners to share the episode and support the cause. Learn more about this cause at https://bcrising.ca/save-our-ostriches/ and give to the cause at https://www.givesendgo.com/save-our-ostriches or https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ostrich-farmers-fight-to-save-herd-from-avian-flu?attribution_id=sl%3A80e09934-7413-429b-acfb-2f7015cc19d3&lang=en_CA#ostrich #farming #agricultureDon't just thank a farmer, pray for one toSend us a textAgritechnica in Hannover, Germany is held every other year, this year long-time tech writer & ag journalist Willie Vogt has put together for ag enthusiasts! The Agritechnica tour includes three days at the huge equipment and farm technology event. Learn more - https://agtoursusa.com/agritechnica.htmlSubscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com
VOV1 - Từ ngày 12 đến 14/3 tại Trung tâm Hội chợ và triển lãm Sài Gòn, thành phố Hồ Chí Minh sẽ diễn ra Triển lãm về máy móc công nghệ trong nông nghiệp - Agritechnica ASIA với chủ đề "Thúc đẩy sáng kiến xanh ở Đông Nam Á". Triển lãm sẽ giới thiệu những công nghệ tiên tiến của thế giới đến với nông
Following on the heels of the introduction of its CR11 combine launch at Agritechnica in 2023, New Holland is now making many of the features from that flagship model available on its new companion CR10 combine. New Holland unveiled its CR10 at the Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa. In this report, New Holland cash... Read More
In 2019, John Deere’s eAutoPowr concept arrived at Agritechnica touting the potential of the world’s first electric variable transmission. That year, the new transmission concept, developed through a partnership with Joskin, won Agritechnica's gold innovation award. Fast forward to Agritechnica ’23 and eAutoPowr was again attracting throngs of farmers at the innovation show’s John Deere... Read More
Fendt’s E-Vario weeder concept presents a weeder that is optimized for combining with an electrically powered tractor. What happens after a company develops an electric tractor and makes plans to bring it to market? In the case of the Fendt e107 V Vario tractor, which made its public debut at Agritechnica, one of the jobs... Read More
Farmers looking for high-speed, aggressive tillage may want to take a look at the Vaderstad Carrier XL disc harrow. In this report from Agritechnica, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin and Vaderstad's Bernt Martensson check out the Carrier XL 725 on the trade show floor at the agriculture innovation showcase held in Hanover, Germany. “We would normally go... Read More
It wasn’t the biggest new tractor roll-out at Agritechnica, but the Valtra S Series certainly attracted its fair share of attention thanks to a unique combination of size and technology. The Valtra S Series is a sixth generation tractor from the Finnish manufacturer, which operates plants in Finland and Brazil. Models range from 280 to... Read More
There’s no timetable for its arrival, but when it does hit farm fields Steyr expects its hybrid CVT to pack a powerful punch. In this report from Agritechnica, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin and CNH Industrial business manager Marco Otten discuss how Steyr plans to place significant power, speed and manoeuvrability at the tractor operator’s command. In... Read More
Massey Ferguson plans to deliver the most powerful tractor it has ever produced for fall 2024. The MF 9S Series includes six models with power ranging from 285 to 425 horsepower. The tractor drew plenty of eyeballs at Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany. Beyond the power boost, the manufacturer also says it’s the most straightforward tractor... Read More
When it comes to forage production, tedders play a key role in quickly transforming green, freshly-mowed forage to a crop with consistent quality and moisture that’s ready to bale. In this report from Agritechnica, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney and Krone territory manager David Taylor take a close look at the new Krone Vendro C 1120, part... Read More
Running at up to 12 mph, Amazone’s Catros-2TX trailed compact disc harrow can work at depths of 5.5 inches and leave the field with a smooth finish, ready for planting. In this report from Agritechnica, Amazone's Jeff Schott shares how the implement, ideally suited for shallow and intensive soil mixing tillage, also has the flexibility... Read More
North America is a growing strategic market for the SDF Group, manufacturers of Deutz-Fahr tractors. Farmers in Canada and the U.S. can expect to see a bigger footprint for the brand in 2024 with arrival of the new Deutz-Fahr Agrofarm 5 Series tractor, says SDF international regional director Umberto Miceli. In this report from Agritechnica... Read More
When it comes to spraying crops, European farmers want accuracy and the ability to effectively control rates as they travel through the field. North American farmers have similar spraying goals, but the size and capacity of equipment differs considerably from one continent to the other. In this report from Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany, John Deere... Read More
With a new brush-based seed guidance system, Monosem says its ValoTerra Ultimate planter can ensure optimal planting and depth at speeds of 2 to 18 kilometres per hour. In this report from Agritechnica, Monosem product sales specialist Flavien Cattoni explains how a new Active Seed Guidance system was developed based on a zero-gravity concept to... Read More
A Canadian seeding success is heading overseas, as Vaderstad is bringing its Seed Hawk air drill to European farms for 2024. In this report from Agritechnica ’23 in Hanover, Germany, Vaderstad’s Bernt Martensson explains how the company has modified the machine to fit the specific needs of smaller European farms. In Canada, the air seeder... Read More
CLAAS is celebrating 50 years of Jaguar self-propelled forage harvesters. The company launched its first Jaguar in 1973 and have produced 45,000 machines over the last half century. Last November at Agritechnica, CLAAS showed off a new special edition of its Jaguar 990 Terra Trac with an exclusive anniversary colour scheme. In this report, CLAAS... Read More
Amazone is touting its new boundary spreading feature as a tool that gives crop growers the confidence to spread full fertilizer rates to the edge of the field. In this report from Agritechnica, Amazone’s Jeff Schott illustrates how the company has modified its AutoTS spreading system by adding BorderTS — a deflector, operated hydraulically, that... Read More
From closing the bale chute to kicking that last bale out of the baler, Case IH, with help from ISOBUS technology, now delivers a higher level of automated baler controls from inside the tractor cab. In this report from Agritechnica, CNH Industrial baler automation guru Gerd Gerdes shares some of the features North America farmers can... Read More
Large seed capacity and the ability to fold into a three-metre (about 10-foot) travelling width are two key features of the new Efecta CM 1200 air seeder from Bednar. In this report from Agritechnica, the company's business director, Jan Bednar, explains how operators can manage seed flows from the two 6,000-litre tanks and monitor seed... Read More
Helping farmers prep soil and seed crops in small spring planting windows is the driving force behind a new harrow and seeder combination for Kuhn. In this report from Agritechnica, Kuhn product line manager David Hild explains how European farmers who fall plow typically utilize two separate machines — a power harrow followed by a... Read More
New Holland is redesigning and restyling its line of forage harvesters. Up front, farmers will notice a renewed version of New Holland’s UltraFeed grass pickup on its range of FR forage harvesters for 2024. The UltraFeed will be available in working widths of 3.o, 3.5 and 4.0 metres. In this interview from Agritechnica, Laurent Libbrecht,... Read More
It’s taken a few years, but John Deere has quickly evolved its See & Spray technology, moving from broadcast and targeted spraying of fallow ground to weed identification and targeted spraying in-crop. In this report from Agritechnica, Deere product marketing manager Solenne Bourgeois discusses how the company has combined its ExactApply system with camera technology... Read More
How about an 18-row corn head that folds for transport and also flexes to follow the contours of fields with eroded hills or terraces? That’s the big news from combine head manufacturer Geringhoff at Agritechnica, the agriculture innovation showcase in Hanover, Germany. In this report, Geringhoff product manager Hendrik Schneider tells RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney that... Read More
New Holland is taking alternative fuel technology further up the power scale with the debut of its new T7.270 Methane Power CNG (compressed natural gas) tractor. Agritechnica visitors had the first opportunity to view the tractor at the innovation showcase in Hanover, Germany. The new tractor actually features the NEF 6.7-litre methane-fueled engine currently used... Read More
Bobcat skid-steer loaders have found a home on North American farms and the manufacturer is hoping its compact wheel loaders can follow the same path to sales success. In this report from Agritechnica, Bobcat loaders product manager Jiri Karmazin says the company’s new L95 compact wheel loader will be available to U.S. and Canadian farmers... Read More
Keeping it simple has been a key to 35 years of market leadership for MacDon’s FlexDraper headers. In this report from Agritechnica, MacDon product support specialist Myles Shastko tells RealAg’s Shaun Haney that while some competitors have tried to “reinvent the wheel”, the Manitoba-based company has opted to focus on the consistent, dependable performance delivered... Read More
Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: We take you back to this year's Agritechnica event in Germany. Plus, see the latest product launches, as AgDay goes all in for the latest in farm technology!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Case IH 715 Quadtrac, the most powerful commercially-produced tractor in the world, attracted plenty of attention during its debut at Agritechnica 23 in Hanover, Germany. With a 715 horsepower-rated, 778 peak horsepower engine, the tractor delivers built-in power and speed to cover more ground in less time, but it's also nimble, says CNH Industrial’s... Read More
Spraying enthusiasts visiting Agritechnica 23 had plenty of good things to say when visiting the Agrotop location to check out the company’s easyFlow M self-cleaning chemical transfer system. All the chatter prompted RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney to ask Agrotop’s export manager Joachim Herfort for a hands-on demonstration of how the closed, contamination-avoiding and self-cleaning transfer system... Read More
Hello Monday! Thanks for tuning into this Agronomic edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture's in-house agronomist Peter Johnson to discuss: The lack of moisture; Yield potential; and, Reducing inputs. We will also hear a couple interviews from Agritechnica including Deutz-Fahr bringing Lamborghini tractors to North America for... Read More
On this episode, Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute discusses the organization's recently released fertilizer industry trends report and discusses the state of the fertilizer market heading into 2024. Then, we catch up with CLAAS Senior Vice President of the Americas Region Eric Raby and Frans Reimers, North American Tractor Product Manager, about the company's growing product lineup, the expansion of sales and service in America and the Xerion 12 Series tractor being named International Tractor of the Year at the recent Agritechnica show in Germany. We check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell, as we continue our look back at the best of “The Dirt with Nutrien.” This week, Mike sits down with Don Olson, Senior Agronomist with The Sulfur Institute, to discuss the critical role sulfur plays in plant development. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we recap October pork and beef export numbers, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz provides helpful counsel on finding the right funnel for those tricky fluid fill-ups. The episode also features a new Christmas song, “Wooden Sheriff's Gun,” from Scott Southworth. Timestamps Case IH Genuine Lubricants advertisement: 0:00 Intro and news: 0:29 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:20 Corey Rosenbusch, The Fertilizer Institute: 6:39 Frans Reimers, Claas: 13:53 Eric Raby, Claas: 21:03 Mike Howell, Nutrien: 27:08 Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 32:45 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 35:05 Scott Southworth: 36:36
After 100 years in business, the Farmall tractor brand now boasts an electric model. Earlier this year, Case IH announced that the new electric drive Farmall 75C would be available to farmers for 2024. In this report from Agritechnica 23, CNH product specialist Florian Gessner shares some of the features of the new tractor after... Read More
Dealing with herbicide resistant weeds or trying to control weeds without access to certain herbicides really equates to the same thing — finding alternative means to control weeds. For attendees at Agritechnica, that meant a focus on iron, from inter-row and around the plant cultivation, to precision tillage, but also into the spot-spray realm. To... Read More
When agriculture is ready for hydrogen-powered tractors, TAFE says they’ll be ready to roll. Last month at Agritechnica 23, the India-based tractor manufacturer displayed a prototype hydrogen tractor with a 55 hp Simpson combustion engine. The tractor, which has participated in field demonstrations, has hydrogen tanks strategically positioned behind the seat and under the platform... Read More
It's Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture's in-house agronomist Peter Johnson to discuss: Sulphur management; No-till; and, Carbon emissions. We will also hear some agtech features from Agritechnica including FarmDroid and Combine Settings. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Connect with host Shaun... Read More
It's bad news for weeds. Travelling at speeds of up to 18 km per hour, Garford says its Robocrop guided hoes will either pull out the pests or cut them down. In this report from Agritechnica 23, host Shaun Haney and Garford’s technical sales and marketing manager Allan Knight discuss how the U.K.-based company uses... Read More
Farmdroid, the autonomous seeding and weeding robot, began working Canadian soils in 2022. The solar-powered robots first landed in Canada with the ability to seed 30 different crops, including sugar beets and a range of vegetables. In this report from Agritechnica 23 at Hanover, Germany, FarmDroid’s Eddie Pederson notes that the evolving robot will now... Read More
One spreader for both lime and granular fertilizer — that’s what Amazone has delivered with its new trailed ZG-TX combi-spreader. In this report from Agritechnica 23 at Hanover, Germany, Amazone’s Jeff Schott shares how the ZG-TX can apply both granular mineral fertilizers and earth-moist limes precisely through the one machine. “Both operations can be achieved... Read More
On this weekend's show, host Shaun Haney discusses: Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan annual general meeting; Reaction to Bill C-282; Hear a clip from Agritechnica that Bernard Tobin had with Derek from John Deere on the potential impact autonomy will have on farming; and, The best family activities in the fall. Thoughts on something we... Read More
Time for the Friday Free-for-all with panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Pro Farmer and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture. Topics include Agritechnica, electric vehicles, trade wars and tariffs, COP28, and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vaderstad’s TopDown high intensity, multipurpose cultivator is not a new product for Canadian farmers, but the versatile tillage implement will get updates for the 2024 season, including a new design and the introduction of prescription tillage. In this report from Agritechnica 23 in Hanover, Germany, Vaderstad’s Western Canada sales director Philip Korczak shares how introduction... Read More
The Farming Simulator League, where video game enthusiasts can compete for up to 200,000 Euros, drew competitors from around the globe at Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany. RealAgriculture’s own Rylynn Haney took a turn at the simulator as part of a five-day virtual bale stacking challenge open to Agritechnica visitors. Like Agritechnica, the Farming Simulator League... Read More
On this weekend's show, host Shaun Haney shares some of the trends and reality checks from Agritechnica 2023. He then discusses some key insights from the RealAgristudies on learning and development. We will also hear Lyndsey Smith in an interview with Kaitlyn McMurphy of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture on extensive winter feeding. Plus hear... Read More
There’s plenty of Canadian content at Agritechnica, the world's largest agricultural tradeshow for machinery and innovation. For Canadian manufacturers, the show provides an opportunity to explore markets and identify where their products could find success across the global agricultural landscape. In this report, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney catches up with Redekop Manufacturing president Trevor Thiessen. The... Read More
The leaders of the U.S. and China meet face-to-face for the first time in a year. Plus, Clinton Griffiths continues our coverage from Hanover, Germany for a look at efficiency in farm tech at this year's Agritechnica.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the latest equipment that could one day be on your farm! AgDay's Clinton Griffiths is at Agritechnica in Germany! Plus, a tour of a new facility that's taking us behind the scenes of the pork industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the looming deadline to keep the government funded we have Randy Russell of The Russell Group talk about chances for the Continuing Resolution getting passed plus other topics. U.S. Representative Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) joins us to share info about the Future FARMER Act and National Rural Health Month. And AgDay's Clinton Griffiths calls in from Hanover, Germany where he is attending Agritechnica.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.