Next is Now

Imagine taking a cross-country trip in your favourite car but without the fuel gauge. How far could you drive without feeling anxious about how much fuel could be left in the tank? That is what it is like for producers who grow without tissue testing.  Join hosts Brian Brunson and Dan Aberhart as they discuss the value of tissue testing, how it acts as your crop’s fuel gauge and how it can help pr...

What solutions are creating a positive environmental and economic impact for farmers? Join hosts Brian Brunson and Dan Aberhart as they discuss practical eco-friendly solutions for agriculture and breakdown concepts such as the benefits of compost, the production and use of elemental sulphur and the significance of wetlands. Dig deeper into discussions around the creation of Bio-Sul Premium Plus a...

How can Canadian farmers “swing for the fences” as they kick off growing season? Find out in the latest episode of Next Is Now with hosts Brian Brunson and Dan Aberhart who dig into the questions farms face this spring, from agronomy to insurance programs.   Our expert guest Curtis De Gooijer joins the conversation from the Bourgault Research Farm, offering insights on nutrient placement and equip...

Love is in the air … or is it the ground? The latest episode of Next is Now is a “rom-com special” that any farmer will truly want to watch this Valentine’s Day. Hosts Brian Brunson and Dan Aberhart dig into the relationship between soil health and crop nutrition, chatting through the “honeymoon phase” and ways farmers can spark connection with their land.  Coffee Row guests Steve McQueen, Jake Ay...

Join hosts Brian Brunson and Dan Aberhart for the start of a new year and a new season of Next Is Now . We hit the (field) running to learn what’s in store for the farming community in 2024.   Hear how Terry Aberhart from Aberhart Farms uses practical goal-setting tips to achieve growth. Dieter Schwarz from Precision Planting, Luke Derkson from My Grain Exchange and Sean Gatin from Fertoz also jum...

The holidays mark an important time for Canadian farm families, who are often stretched across the prairies, to come together. On the latest episode of Next is Now , a podcast presented by GFL Ag, we provide insight on cultivating strong personal and professional relationships that serve as the foundation of Canadian agriculture.   Hosts Brian Brunson and Dan Aberhart are joined by special guest a...

As harvest draws to a close, Canadian growers know that there’s no time like the present to get ahead for next season. Find actionable project management tips for farmers on the latest episode of Next is Now, a podcast presented by GFL Ag. Hosts Brian Brunson and Dan Aberhart discuss navigating common challenges with farm projects and creating a road map for yourself and your team to ensure tasks...

We’re excited to launch the new episode of Next is Now , a podcast presented by GFL Ag. In this episode, we catch up with producers, agronomists and industry experts for a year in review of #Grow23.  Hosts Brian Brunson and Dan Aberhart are using this harvest time to reflect on how the last year has gone for growers in Western Canada. Beyond the weather and the output from this season, we are goin...

We’re excited to launch this new episode of Next is Now , a podcast presented by GFL Ag. In this episode, we talk about fertilizers and spin spreading.  Hosts Brian Brunson and Dan Aberhart talk about the innovation brought about by spin spreaders for efficiently broadcasting nutrients. With some calibration, growers can use spin spreaders to distribute fertilizers uniformly, even with variable pa...

It’s time for another episode of Next is Now , a podcast presented by GFL Ag. In this episode, we cover preseason harvest preparation so you can maximize your output and minimize any loss.  Hosts Brian Brunson and Dan Aberhart discuss readying for harvest before you even hit the field. But first, Dan gives Brian a quick Combines 101 : what machines do now that used to be done manually, and how com...

We’re back with a new episode of Next is Now, a podcast presented by GFL Ag. In this episode, we talk about why farmers need to make time to relax and recharge, even during the busy growing season.  Hosts Brian Brunson and Dan Aberhart discuss how they plan and create space to get away, and why even an engine needs to cool down every once in a while, in order to work as best as it can. Special gue...

Welcome back to Next is Now , a podcast presented by GFL Ag. In the latest episode, we unearth what’s on the rise for Canadian growing operations. Hosts Brian Brunson and Dan Aberhart welcome ATP Nutrition founder Jarrett Chambers for a feature interview alongside commentary from Canadian to share an inside perspective on crop emergence. With listeners in mind, the conversation comes back to the h...

Welcome back to Next is Now , a podcast presented by GFL Ag. In this episode, Brian Brunson and Dan Aberhart discuss spring seeding in Western Canada with guests including Trevor Klein and Lana Shaw, a farmer and a researcher, respectively. Tim Criddle from SeedMaster Manufacturing joins the show for a feature interview. Finally, the team discusses the Agri-Food Innovation Expo, a new event taking...

Welcome to Next is Now , a podcast presented by GFL Ag. In this episode, Brian Brunson and Dan Aberhart discuss what’s next for supply and demand in the Canadian fertilizer market. Dan interviews Kristjan Hebert, who farms south of Moosomin, SK. Dan also connects with several producers on Coffee Row. The episode wraps up with a word from Exceed Grain Marketing President, Derek Squair, who recently...