by Croptimistic Technology Inc.
This is the show for people who leverage the latest in technology to solve agronomic problems. If you’re interested in on-farm application of precision ag technology, you’ve come to the right place. Get ready as we unpack the insights and experiences of the agronomic minds leading our industry forward.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
2/8/2021
Email Addresses
0 available
Phone Numbers
0 available
March 4, 2025
<p>In this episode of the SWAT Agronomy podcast we feature Chris Hawkins. Chris is the sales director at Croptimistic Technology based in Saskatchewan. In that role he serves both farmers directly as well as the partners that Croptimistic works with. He’s also responsible for the partner services side of the business, so one of his key objectives is to help their partners grow their businesses. </p><p>Chris tells host Tim Hammerich talk about his path from the family farm to farm machinery to now ag tech. They also talk more about his experiences working with SWAT MAPS customers, why they don’t have a big sales team, and the path forward for precision agriculture.</p><p><strong>“ When we can build a zone map for our farmers that is built on those stable properties, and they can count on that map being accurate year after year after year. Then they realized that they can manage those zones better than they could ever do in the past.” - Chris Hawkins</strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong>Follow Chris on X: </strong><a href="https://x.com/swatmapshawk?s=21&t=cgPc8R1zy9zwWdEgudKF2Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@SWATMAPSHawk</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>Key Moments: </strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to SWAT Agronomy </p><p>00:48 Guest Introduction: Chris Hawkins</p><p>02:10 Chris Hawkins' Career Journey</p><p>03:43 Understanding Precision Agriculture</p><p>08:44 Challenges and Solutions in Agronomy</p><p>13:52 Partner Services and Growth</p><p>21:48 Future of Agriculture Technology</p><p>24:21 Conclusion and Farewell</p><br><br><p>Learn more at<a href="http://www.swatmaps.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> SWATMAPS.com</a>. </p>
October 1, 2024
<p>Brett McArtor joins the show to talk about how he using SWAT MAPS in his role as senior research associate at Corteva Agriscience. Since graduating from Iowa State, Brett has remained focused on working directly with farmers to perform trials and research projects on their operations. His work has always involved farmer-led science to determine how new products fit into management systems and how they affect the bottom line. </p><p><strong><em>“What does variability within a field mean? I mean, every field has variability, but to what degree is that variability? And is it yield limiting? Is it something that we need to make a decision on? And that's where that boots on the ground part comes in, where we're, we use that SWAT data to go back out, identify what's actually going on in that field.” </em>- Brett McArtor</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Brett dives into why and how a company like Corteva Agriscience is using precision ag technology, and why SWAT MAPS in particular. </p><p><br></p><p>00:00 How Brett thinks about field variability</p><p><br></p><p>00:32 Assessing the degree and relevance of variables in a field</p><p><br></p><p>00:36 Impact on yield and decision making</p><p><br></p><p>00:40 Field analysis with SWAT data</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn more at</strong><a href="http://www.swatmaps.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> SWATMAPS.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
September 19, 2024
<p>Paul Sullivan (<a href="https://x.com/SullivanAgro" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter/X</a>) joins the show to talk about the challenges he and his farmers are dealing with in his area of Eastern Ontario. We discuss some really interesting population trials that he’s doing, fertility issues coming off years of high fertilizer prices, and what difference SWAT MAPS has made for him and his farmer customers. </p><p><strong><em>“When we look at yield, yield is a component of kernel number times kernel weight, and that gives us basically yield per acre. So with the definition of the SWAT MAPS we feel those yield components, we can kind of connect the genetics with the water supplying capacity in addition to the management of the farm.” </em>- Paul Sullivan</strong></p><p>Paul is a certified crop consultant and agronomist in Eastern Ontario. He has operated his agronomy services firm, PT Sullivan Agro, since 1997, and started using SWAT MAPS in recent years. His area of the province, which is just outside of Ottawa, is mostly corn, soybeans and wheat. Paul’s work focuses on developing crop plans around nutrient management, pH, pesticides, and some genetic recommendations as well. </p><p>Before starting the business, Paul spent eight years as a soil and crop advisor with the ministry of agriculture and food covering three counties with the provincial extension group there. So he has a long history of working directly with farmers to solve agronomic problems. </p><p> </p><p>00:00 Welcome to SWAT Agronomy Podcast</p><p>00:26 Introduction to Today's Episode</p><p>00:55 Meet Paul Sullivan</p><p>02:23 Paul's Agronomy Journey</p><p>02:49 Early Challenges and Solutions</p><p>04:48 Soil and Fertility Issues</p><p>06:18 Managing Crop Residue</p><p>08:28 Adopting SWAT MAPS</p><p>14:47 Population Trials and Hybrid Management</p><p>21:03 Impact of SWAT Maps on Business</p><p>23:20 Conclusion and Farewell</p><p><br></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong class="ql-size-large">Learn more at</strong><a href="http://www.swatmaps.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="ql-size-large"><strong> SWATMAPS.com</strong></a><strong class="ql-size-large"> </strong></p>
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at [email protected] for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.
