The AGvisorPOD

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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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. 
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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...

In another great installment of AGvisorPOD, our host Robert Saik (CEO of AGvisorPRO), talks to biologicals industry expert Justin Miller about the options at hand for replacing talcum powder in agricultural uses. 

As always, this episode is created from questions found on the AGvisorPRO app. An expert (in this case, Justin), answers the questions, and Rob hunts through all the activity on the app to find the most interesti...

Discover the technologies and practices behind indoor farming, and how it can revolutionize the way we grow food. Our panellists will delve into topics such as efficiency, sustainability, and the potential impact of indoor farming on the market. Whether you are an agricultural professional or a curious farmer, this webinar is an opportunity to learn about this emerging sector and explore how you can get involved in its growth. Don&...

Ready for an all new format to The AGvisorPOD? Well here it is! Instead of just doing long-format episodes based on our monthly webinar series, we've decided to let Robert Saik, (CEO of AGvisorPRO) loose in the AGvisorPRO app to see what kind of cool ag discussions he can dig up. 

With his background in agronomy, and general interest in all things agriculture, he's picking his favorite questions from the AGvisorP...

As the global population grows and consumers seek healthier food options, farmers face the challenge of increasing crop yields without relying on synthetic crop protection. Discover the vital role of biologicals in soil health and fertility, and unlock innovative strategies to enhance crop production, minimize chemical inputs, and meet the growing demands of a discerning population - all while fostering a thriving ecosystem. Don&ap...