Equipped Agronomy
by Curtis & Jeff
2026 Field Trials - Introducing Brodie Welsh
About this podcast
Welcome to this agriculture podcast where seeding equipment and agronomy collide! The information from multiple years of trials, along with talking with thousands of growers over the past 10 years, have provided the Bourgault Agronomy Team with the ability to give recommendations for many different seeding configurations. Listen in as Curtis and Jeff discuss a different topic each episode, which may provide value to your operation. With topics ranging from nitrogen placement, to seeding rates, to testing different fertilizer products on the market; there's something that will Get You Growing!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 37 episodes
- 2026 Field Trials - Introducing Brodie Welsh · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 37In this episode of EQUIPPED Agronomy, Curtis welcomes new Bourgault agronomist Brodie Welsh to the team and the podcast. Together, they lay out the 2026 agronomy and equipment…
- Winter Wheat feat. Wheat Pete (Peter Johnson) · 34 min · Season 3 Episode 36In this episode of EQUIPPED Agronomy, Curtis is joined by Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson to break down the agronomic fundamentals of high‑yield winter wheat, from planting date and…
- When Is It Time for a New Drill? · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 35When Is It Time for a New Drill? In this episode of EQUIPPED Agronomy, Curtis and Jeff explore that question and the factors that often drive—or challenge—equipment change…
- Soil Enhancement Trials · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 34In this episode of EQUIPPED Agronomy, Curtis and Jeff sit down once again to dig into Year 2 of a multi‑year Soil Enhancement Trial. They break down what worked, what didn’t, and…
- Coulter Openers feat. Jim Vannett · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 33In this episode of EQUIPPED Agronomy, Curtis talks with Jim Vannett, U.S. Territory Sales Manager and Operations Leader for Bourgault Industries, to unpack the key differences…
- Nitrogen Rate Trials · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 32In this episode of EQUIPPED Agronomy, Curtis and Jeff break down three years of nitrogen trials in canola and wheat—comparing rates, forms, and placements. They explore why…
- TriMax™ Triple Shoot System Trials · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 31In this episode of EQUIPPED Agronomy, Curtis and Jeff break down their findings in the Trimax Trials, exploring how different fertilizer placements and seeding rates influenced…
- Seeding Rate Trials - Canola · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 30In this episode of EQUIPPED Agronomy, Curtis and Jeff dive deep into one of Bourgault’s longest‑running research projects: Canola Seeding Rate Trials. From early comparisons…
- PLDX (ParaLink Dual Xtreme) Opener feat. Ken Sarauer & Curtis Heinrichsen · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 29In this episode of EQUIPPED Agronomy, Curtis sits down with Curtis Heinrichsen and Ken Sarauer to discuss the all-new ParaLink Dual Xtreme (PLDX) Opener—the world’s first 1:1…
- Deep Phos Update 2025 Results · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 28In this episode Curtis and Jeff dig into the multi-year deep phosphorus trials that started in 2023. From big canola responses in a dry year to surprising long-term benefits of…
- Winter Canola Trials Update · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 27We’re back for Season 3! Curtis & Jeff recap and discuss what worked—and what didn’t—in last year’s winter canola trials. From volunteer rye headaches to flea beetle battles and…
- Field Trials 2025 · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 26In this episode of the Equipped Agronomy podcast, Curtis and Jeff discuss their plans and trials for the upcoming 2025 seeding season. Topics include wheat and canola trials…
- Soil Enhancement Products · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 25Join Curtis and Jeff on the Equipped Agronomy Podcast as they discuss the first year of their Soil Enhancement Trial. They explore the effectiveness of three granular…
- Phosphorus Source and Placement · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 24Curtis and Jeff explore the impact of different specialty phosphorus sources and placements on crop yields in the latest episode of the Equipped Agronomy Podcast. Discover…
- Opener Tip Size - 2" and ¾" · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 23Exploring the impact of opener tip sizes on seedbed utilization and seed safety in wheat and canola, Curtis and Jeff compare 2" and ¾" openers and tackle the question, "Does size…
- Deep Phosphorus Trials Update · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 22In this episode, Curtis and Jeff break down trial results focused on phosphorus placement at deeper depths in the soil profile during a separate pass. They dive into how placing…
- TriMax™ Triple Shoot System · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 21Join Curtis and Jeff as they discuss the innovative Bourgault TriMax™ Triple-Shoot System. Learn about the safe and effective ways to use this technology for optimal results…
- BiC - Bourgault Intelligent Control · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 20Dive into the exciting world of agricultural technology with our latest innovation, BiC (Bourgault Intelligent Control). Listen as Curtis and Jeff share their experiences with…
- Seeding Rate Trials - Wheat & Canola · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 19Tune into EQUIPPED Agronomy as Curtis and Jeff discuss the impact of different seeding rates on plant stands, flowering timing, and yield for wheat and canola. Drawing from…
- MRBs vs MRS · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 18In this episode, Curtis and Jeff explore the evolution of mid-row banders, focusing on the MRB® III, MRB® ID (Independent Depth), and MRS™ (Mid Row Shank) systems. They discuss…







