Agronomists Happy Hour
Two agronomists from North Dakota getting into conversations with others that work in agriculture, of course over a beer. Agronomy, Beer, Fun!
Episodes
227 episodes
Joe Ikley
Join us for an insightful chat on the complexities and strategies for weed management during a uniquely challenging spring season. Our expert guests share firsthand experiences, research insights, and practical tips to optimize herbicide use am...
Michael Frank
Michael frank helps us discuss why not every ag tech idea will survive and why.
It's a FLOOD!
Jason and Bridgette recap an excess water situation in the fields and plan what comes next. You’ll learn an Alaskan ale’s BLE and what Bridgette’s mom thought should be in the “Storm” kit.
Kevin Thoresness: The Weed Control History from Wheat to Beans
How do you get federal herbicide labels? What's the company evolution from his career to Bayer? How Kevin Thoresness impacted the Northern Plains wheat market.
Grann & Co.
Brittany Grann, founder of Grann & Co., and her business partner, Emily Feilmeier, share their journey from agricultural roots and traditional careers to building a thriving business focused on digital marketing, social media, and website d...
Gary Lezak
Meteorologist Gary Lezak shares his insights on weather cycles, El Nino impacts, and how predictive models like the LRC revolutionize planning for farmers and disaster preparedness. Plus, get practical advice on drought management, AI's role in...
Spring Update with Jason & Bridgette
Join us for a candid discussion between Jason and Bridgette as they share firsthand insights into the current agronomic season in North Dakota. From weather challenges to legislation impacts, this episode covers everything farmers need to know ...
Dave Gehrtz
A canola history lesson with Dave Gehrtz. Dave reminds us to be positive in our industry and make notes so you can write your book someday!Click here for photo of a ...
Godfrey Friedt
Whether you're a producer looking to optimize your yield, a foodie craving cleaner ingredients, or just curious about what’s in your flour, this episode will help you understand the journey of wheat from field to table.
#Plant26: Planting or Holding Pattern?
Jason and Bridgette decide who's planting, who's not. Cab entertainment recommendations such as podcasts, what we're reading and why didn't anyone drink a beer in this episode??
David Boehm
Discover how a versatile career, from agronomy in the Red River Valley to leading the Northern Crops Institute, shapes the next wave of crop utilization, product development, and market expansion.
New Season, New Changes!
We're kicking off the 2026 growing season with an update..... who's that new voice? What are Kyle and Jason doing this season? You'll find us with a beer, our favorite book and a plan for the upcoming year!
Lester Jones
In this engaging episode, we sit down with Lester Jones, the Vice President of Analytics and Chief Economist for the National Beer Wholesalers Association. We dive into the fascinating world of beer and alcohol, exploring the evolution of...
Dan Sem
Please join us on this week’s Agronomists Happy Hour as we sit down with Dan Sem, General Manager of Dakota Agronomy Partners. With decades of hands‑on experience in grain marketing and fertilizer management, Dan brings a rare blend of bi...
Joseph Atha
In this Agronomists Happy Hour, Joseph Atha (which Jason and Kyle butcher the pronunciation of Atha many times this episode) shares his journey from Indiana to Minnesota, where he now runs North Point Agronomy. He discusses the uni...
Gary Lezak
Kyle and Jason welcome back Gary Lezak, the owner of Weather 2020 to happy hour. Gary shares his journey from a TV meteorologist to the founder of Weather 2020, discussing the evolution of weather prediction technology and the development...
Farm TRX
For happy hour we meet up with Bryn & Allison from Farm TRX, an ag tech business based out of Ottawa with roots in the prairies of Saskatchewan. Farm TRX offers a simple and yet very effective DIY style yield and moisture monitoring system ...
Leo Bortolon
In this conversation, Leo Bortolon shares his journey from Brazil to North Dakota, discussing his extensive background in agriculture, particularly in soil fertility and sustainable farming practices. He highlights his research on cover c...
Nathan Faleide
In this conversation, Nathan Faleide shares his unique insights into the world of Ag Tech, discussing his upbringing in agriculture, the evolution of technology in farming, and the challenges of adoption among farmers. He emphasizes the disconn...
What's On Your Mind? Managing Weeds Without (certain) Traits
Jason and Kyle go on a little riff for happy hour and have a conversation on a hot button issue (no over the top dicamba in 2025 for soybeans).
Reggie Strickland
This weeks happy hour is with Reggie Strickland, who farms in eastern North Carolina near the town of Mt. Olive (yes the same Mt. Olive you see on the pickle jar in your fridge). Reggie shares about the lasting impacts of hurricanes to farming ...
Kelsey & Paisley
In this episode, guests Kelsey and Paisley VanOverbeke discuss their experiences in agriculture, particularly focusing on forages and alfalfa management. They explore the dynamics of family farming, the challenges faced in the industry, and the...
Ag With Emma
We start out Season 5 of the Agronomists Happy Hour with Ag With Emma. We have a good BS session with her as we learn just some of her story; from harvest crews, to working on the farm, to now some work in agronomy.
The Montana Mafia
The conversation revolves around the experiences of the Jason, Kyle and the rest of the Montana Mafia with their soil sampling pickups. They discuss the unique features and challenges of their vehicles, including the placement of the hydraulic ...
Talking Pathology With A Focus On Soybeans: With Sam Markel and Wade Webster
In this conversation, Sam Markell and Wade Webster from NDSU Extension discuss the shift in soybean diseases over the years and the importance of disease management. They highlight the emergence of diseases like soybean cyst nematode (SCN), sud...
