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The AGvisorPOD

Robert Saik

26 episodes

2 weeks ago

The nitrogen market is shifting — fast. Global volatility, rising fertilizer prices, and supply chain uncertainty have left Western Canadian farmers paying some of the highest input costs in the world. In this episode, Rob Saik sits down with Derek Penner, CEO of Genesis Fertilizers, to unpack how a multi-billion-dollar, farmer-owned fertilizer plant could change the game. They discuss: - Why fertilizer prices have skyrocketed — and may stay high - How farmers can gain equity and control in ...

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The nitrogen market is shifting — fast. Global volatility, rising fertilizer prices, and supply chain uncertainty have left Western Canadian farmers paying some of the highest input costs in the world. In this episode, Rob Saik sits down with Derek Penner, CEO of Genesis Fertilizers, to unpack how a multi-billion-dollar, farmer-owned fertilizer plant could change the game. They discuss: - Why fertilizer prices have skyrocketed — and may stay high - How farmers can gain equity and control in ...

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Episodes (20/26)

The AGvisorPOD

Building Fertilizer Independence: How Genesis Fertilizers Aims to Empower Western Canadian Farmers

The nitrogen market is shifting — fast. Global volatility, rising fertilizer prices, and supply chain uncertainty have left Western Canadian farmers paying some of the highest input costs in the world. In this episode, Rob Saik sits down with Derek Penner, CEO of Genesis Fertilizers, to unpack how a multi-billion-dollar, farmer-owned fertilizer plant could change the game. They discuss: - Why fertilizer prices have skyrocketed — and may stay high - How farmers can gain equity and control in ...

2 weeks ago

37 minutes

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Celebrating Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers: Amy Cronin on Leadership in Agriculture

In this episode of AGvisorPOD, host Robert Saik sits down with Amy Cronin, President of Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers, to explore how the program empowers the next generation of agricultural leaders. From pigs and chickens in Ontario to diverse farming operations across the country, Amy shares how the Outstanding Young Farmers community fosters innovation, resilience, and a safe space for farmers to learn, connect, and grow. We dive into the upcoming National Conference in Toronto (Nov ...

1 month ago

18 minutes

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Insurance That Saves Farms: Real Stories and Lessons Learned

In this episode of the AGvisorPOD, host Rob Saik continues the conversation with Dave Nussbaumer, Managing Partner at Lakeview Insurance, digging into one of the most overlooked but critical topics in agriculture: liability risk on the farm. From train crossings to custom spraying, ATVs to half-ton trucks, Dave shares real-world examples of how quickly an accident can escalate into a financial nightmare if coverage isn’t properly in place. With farms growing in value and operations becoming ...

1 month ago

20 minutes

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Reinventing Fertilizer with Lucent Biosciences

In this episode of the AGvisorPRO Podcast, Rob Saik sits down with Jason McNamee, CEO and biogeoscientist at Lucent Biosciences, to explore a revolution in fertilizer technology. Despite decades of minimal innovation, modern fertilizers often only deliver 30–50% of nutrients effectively. Jason shares how Lucent’s Soileos—granular fertilizers bound with oat hulls—change the game by delivering nutrients exactly when crops need them, improving uptake efficiency, and supporting soil microbiomes. ...

1 month ago

26 minutes

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Crop & Cattle Hedging Made Simple: How SimpleHedge Is Changing the Game

In this episode of the AGvisorPOD, Robert Saik speaks with Mark Hlady, CEO and Founder of SimpleHedge, about how his platform is helping farmers take control of crop and cattle marketing without the headaches of spreadsheets or confusing brokerage statements. With live position monitoring, automated market analysis, and seamless integration of financial and physical positions, SimpleHedge is designed to empower producers across North America with real-time insights—no data entry required. Fro...

4 months ago

16 minutes

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Covering What Matters: Lakeview’s Mission to Protect Prairie Producers

In this episode of the AGvisorPOD, host Robert Saik sits down with Dave Nussbaumer, Managing Partner at Lakeview Insurance, to discuss the evolving role of insurance in agriculture and why Lakeview chose to partner with AGvisorPRO. Dave shares the story behind Lakeview Insurance’s growth across the Prairies, highlighting their strong community focus, long-term relationships with producers, and the breadth of their services—including agricultural, commercial, church, and personal insurance. He...

4 months ago

24 minutes

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Inside Crop Protect Direct with Joe Middione

In this episode of the AGvisorPOD, host Robert Saik catches up with longtime friend, Joe Middione, Managing Partner at Crop Protect Direct. With decades of experience in ag chem and leadership roles at companies like FMC and Agrian, Joe offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Crop Protect Direct is reshaping the crop protection space. The conversation explores how the company is making post-patent products more accessible and what that means for growers. Tune in to hear about: Joe’s roots in a...

5 months ago

21 minutes

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Own the Input: How Producers Can Take Control of the Ferilizer Supply Chain

In today’s volatile global fertilizer market, Canadian producers are facing rising prices, unreliable supply chains, and increasing geopolitical uncertainty. This timely webinar will explore how farmers can reclaim control over fertilizer access, pricing, and long-term supply security. Hosted by Robert Saik, CEO of AGvisorPRO, this panel brings together expert perspectives from across the industry: Josh Linville, Fertilizer Market ExpertGenesis Executive, Genesis FertilizersEd Walder, Produce...

5 months ago

55 minutes

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Strengthening Canadian Supply Chains: The Future of Fertilizer with Genesis & Arctic Gateway

Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring how Genesis Fertilizers and Arctic Gateway are reshaping fertilizer supply chains by leveraging the Port of Churchill’s strategic trade corridor to reduce costs and improve reliability. - The Genesis Fertilizers & Arctic Gateway Partnership – How this Canadian collaboration is driving efficiency and resilience in the fertilizer supply chain. - Addressing Supply Chain Challenges – A deep dive into current disruptions in fertilizer supply, logisti...

7 months ago

56 minutes

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How Farm QA is Shaping the Future of Agronomic Software

In this episode of the AGvisorPOD, host Robert Saik sits down with Kris Poulson, CEO of FarmQA, a cutting-edge agricultural technology company based in Fargo, North Dakota. Since stepping into the role, Kris has been leading the charge in revolutionizing precision agriculture through digital tools and data-driven decision-making. Join us as we discuss: ✅ FarmQA’s mission and how it’s empowering agronomists and farmers with smarter technology ✅ The biggest challenges in modern agricultu...

8 months ago

12 minutes

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Paving the Way for Sustainable Agriculture: Recent Milestones and the Future of Genesis Fertilizers

Join Genesis Fertilizers and AGvisorPRO for an exclusive look into the transformative journey of Genesis Fertilizers as they advance toward building Western Canada’s first proposed low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer facility. In this webinar, the Genesis team will dive into recent milestones, including:The pivotal FEED agreement with DL E&C, a South Korean global leader in engineering and construction.Key technology partnerships.Our commitment to a farmer-owned, vertically integrated model.Wi...

11 months ago

44 minutes

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The Tax Free Zone & Farm Liquidity Solutions with 33Seven

In this episode of the AGvisorPOD, host Robert Saik sits down with Derryn Shrosbree, Founder and CEO of 33Seven, to discuss innovative solutions for farm succession planning. Derryn introduces the Farm Liquidity Solution and the concept of the Tax-Free Zone, tools designed to protect farm legacies and facilitate seamless intergenerational wealth transfer. With insights drawn from Derryn’s experience managing over 150 farm transitions across Canada, this conversation dives into real-world stra...

11 months ago

24 minutes

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Grain Marketing with David Drozd - AgChieve

AgChieve is Canada’s premier professional grain marketing advisory firm, now celebrating 20 years of service. We were established to help prairie farmers market their grain for more, and our niche is charting and technical analysis. This expertise allows us to cut through the noise and make recommendations for selling at or near market highs and avoiding the inevitable lows.Wish you could sell your grain for more? AgChieve Grain Marketing Experts is here to help! Whether you're a novice or a ...

1 year ago

20 minutes

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Future of Nitrogen: Genesis Fertilizers' Impact on Western Canada

Join us for an insightful webinar as Genesis Fertilizers explores the future of nitrogen markets, agronomics, and the transformative potential of their project for Western Canada.We will address the following questions:- Why do Western Canadian farmers pay so much for their nitrogen?- What is going on in world nitrogen markets?- How will Genesis Fertilizers compliment the farmer’s ability to increase profits while reducing their environmental footprint?- Why is this investment a sound financi...

1 year ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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The Green Gold Rush: Carbon Markets in Agriculture

In this webinar, we'll explore the exciting world of carbon markets in agriculture and answer questions such as:- What options are available for farmers to enter the carbon market?- What opportunities does this emerging industry offer?- What potential pitfalls should farmers be aware of?Meet our esteemed panellists who are experts in the field:🌿 Derek Squair, Director of Sustainability at Trimble Inc.🌱 Harry Greene, Co-founder & Chief Revenue Officer at Propagate🌍 Mike Ferguson, Co-founde...

2 years ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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Farm Financial Benchmarking

How well is your farm doing? In order to answer that question, there’s several things to establish first. What metrics best reflect the overall health of a farm? Cashflow? Unit Cost of Production? The amount you’re leveraged? What areas of your operation require improvement, and what do you tackle first to get the best ROI? How do you stack up against similar sized operations in your area, and what kind of expertise will you need to engage to answer all these questions? These are so...

2 years ago

1 hour

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10. Connecting Consumers to Agriculture

Today's podcast is a great one! Why? Because connecting agriculture and modern farming techniques with consumers is a daunting task. Rob Saik hosts a conversation here that will tackle the challenges and opportunities working through the value chain beginning with processors all the way to consumer packaged goods companies. This is a great discussion for people who spend time thinking about how to bridge the gap between agriculture and consumersTake a load off, grab a drink and a ...

2 years ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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9. Flea Beetle Thresholds with Darcy Boisvert

If you want to have a deeper discussion with any of the experts featured in this podcast, download the AGvisorPRO app today for free.https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/AGvisorPOD-Ask questions anonymouslyand get multiple expertanswers for free.-Follow interesting questionsand see what the pros arerecommending.-Join communities for deeperdiscussion about niche topics.-Find independent ag expertsfor private consultations.-Discover services that willlaunch your operationahead.

2 years ago

13 minutes

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8. Handling a Tank Mix Nightmare With Rex Hopkins

Well, no farmer ever wants to see it happen, but when luck has run dry in the tank, some pretty crazy things can happen when tank mixing chemicals for agriculture. This week on the AGvisorPRO app, a great question came in from a rather unlucky farmer who was dealing with crystallization and clogged filters in his system. One expert on the AGvisorPRO app in particular was really well suited to help this farmer out. On today's episode of The AGvisorPOD, our host (and CEO of AGvi...

2 years ago

17 minutes

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7. Grazing Solar Farms With Matthew Craig

In this episode of The AGvisorPOD, our host and CEO of AGvisorPRO Rob Saik digs up a question on grazing as a means of controlling vegetation around solar panel on large scale solar operations. The expert who Rob talks to this week is Matthew Craig. Matthew is a vegetation management specialist, native plant specialist, and livestock farmer, making him the ideal person to speak to! It's an interesting topic, and a great episode! If you want to have a deeper discussion with any ...

2 years ago

14 minutes