From the Ground Up


Inspiring views on the evolution of soil and agriculture.

Side Band vs Mid-Row Band Update Using Latest Technology

Hello to all of my viewers!  In preparation for the upcoming Ag Expo in Lethbridge, AB Feb. 24-26th 2016, I’ve decided to blog on side band vs. mid-row band fertilizer placement.  In this video, I discuss the study conducted by Prairie Ag Machinery Institute, conducted from 2000-2002, which concluded there wasn’t much difference between side …

Technology Increases Convenience and Profits

Happy New Year to all of my viewers!  In anticipation for the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon Jan. 11-14th, 2016, I have decided to blog on a topic near and dear to my heart- new seeding technology.  With the new year comes new challenges and being at the forefront of these obstacles has …

2015 International Year of the Soil Recap

  Hello to my viewers and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! I wanted to share my thoughts with you about the end of the International Year of Soil that took place over the last year and talk a bit about the impact of this initiative, looking at the Paris Climate talks …

Earth Day Blog: International Year of Soil

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations prompted The 68th UN General Assembly to declared 2015 the International Year of the Soil. Some of the key facts that the UN is promoting to emphasize the reason for this decision are: • 95% of our food is directly or indirectly produced on our soils …