On this episode of the Wheat Pete’s Word podcast, host Peter Johnson blends safety tips, agronomy advice, and some hard-earned patience. From bin safety and conference deadlines to corn stalk residue and the eternal yield monitor debate, this episode is packed with timely updates and thoughtful reminders for winter planning and spring prep. Oh—and remember:... Read More

We’re rolling into meeting season, Ontario’s wheat acres are way up, and Wheat Pete has residue on the brain. In this jam-packed episode of Wheat Pete's Word, host Peter Johnson dives into plot data, soil compaction, and residue trials with some surprising findings. Plus, he answers listener questions on nitrogen, economics, and whether seed-to-soil contact... Read More

Short days, dry corn, and long economic conversations — this week, host of Wheat Pete's Word, Peter Johnson tackles everything from crop stress lessons to how not to waste cash on unnecessary tillage. Plus, he issues an alert on DON levels and gives a nudge for more farmer-to-farmer data sharing. Let’s dig in! Have a... Read More

Winter has arrived with a vengeance in much of Ontario, but that’s not slowing Wheat Pete down! In this podcast episode, he covers everything from Ontario’s record corn yields to the agronomic nuances of manganese, crop sequence vs rotation, and how not to get fooled by big yield plots. There’s also a shoutout to good... Read More

November isn't usually known for being warm and dry, and this year is no exception, as snow begins to fly in parts of Western Canada — even a few spots in Ontario. For this week's episode of Wheat Pete's Word, we're going to start with wet weather, how it complicates corn dry-down, and so much... Read More

Welcome to the Wheat Pete's Word podcast where host Peter Johnson shares plot results, agronomic observations, and answers your agronomy questions. This week: he's got a lot to say, mostly about corn, fertilizer, and soil sampling. Tap above to listen, or download the podcast for listening later. Have a question you’d like Wheat Pete to... Read More

Rain, rain, and more rain! After a warm, too-dry fall, moisture has finally returned to many areas of Ontario, and with it, plenty of wheat, canola, and soybean questions for Wheat Pete to tackle. In this episode of Wheat Pete's Word, host Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson covers fall crop emergence updates, listener feedback on combine... Read More

Corn harvest, fall crop conditions, and agronomic decisions take centre stage in this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word. With wild swings in corn yield—even within the same field—subsoil moisture is proving to be a major yield driver. Peter Johnson tackles questions on wheat emergence, tillage timing, cover crop management, and leaf burn risk in this week's... Read More

October has started with plenty of activity in the field and in the inbox and Wheat Pete is tackling it all! From safety reminders to the quirks of dry-season harvesting, host of Wheat Pete's Word, Peter Johnson, dives into low-yield soybeans, unusual corn dry-down, and what volunteer beans are really telling you. Plus: get answers... Read More

Ontario’s winter wheat crop has exceeded expectations, as the province has officially surpassed the 100 bushel per acre average yield mark, clocking in at 100.4 bu/ac (yes, the .4 matters!) But while Wheat Pete is celebrating that milestone, there are concerns this week as parts of Ontario are bone dry, mildew is flaring up in... Read More