The AGvisorPOD

What happens to your farm — and your family — when you’re gone? In this episode of the AGvisorPOD, Rob Saik sits down with Derryn Shrosbree of 33seven to tackle one of agriculture’s hardest but most important topics: continuity and estate planning. They discuss how rising land values and off-farm heirs complicate succession, why 88% of farm families don’t have a plan, and how to create a legacy that keeps everyone at the same table...

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 sky...

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.

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 p...

In this episode of the AGvisorPRO Podcast, Rob Saik sits down with Jason McNamee, Founder, COO, 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 n...

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 Nor...

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...

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 th...

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 Marke...

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 Chall...

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...

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 partnership...

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 transitio...

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? AgChiev...

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 p...

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 Tr...

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 ...

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 g...

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