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Every Wednesday, Peter Johnson gives you the agronomic word on all the crops growing in Canada.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Cold planting calls, thin wheat stands, and early disease alerts | Wheat Pete's Word, May 6, 2026

    Cold soils, slow burndowns, split nitrogen timing, and wheat disease pressure are all on the table in this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word. Host of the weekly podcast, Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson, digs into the ongoing planting debate around cool conditions, shares observations from across Ontario and beyond, and answers a long list of listener agronomy... Read More

    26 min

  2. 29 APR

    Cool conditions, nitrogen timing, and cover crop wins | Wheat Pete's Word, April 29, 2026

    Spring may be pushing wheat and weeds ahead, but cooler nights are keeping planting decisions complicated this week. In this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson covers everything from cold-weather spraying risks to nitrogen timing, plus an early-season insect alert and strong reminders on cover crop value. There’s plenty of ground covered, literally... Read More

    25 min

  3. 22 APR

    Fertility first, spring swings, help for bees, & building organic matter | Wheat Pete's Word, Apr 22

    It’s go-time across Ontario, but the window isn’t exactly wide open. Between wet fields in Ontario, drought in parts of the U.S., and even a hard freeze out west, this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word covers just how variable spring conditions can be. From nitrogen timing decisions to weed pressure already baked into yield potential, Peter... Read More

    26 min

  4. 16 APR

    The economics of nitrogen, a phosphorus squeeze, and the science fair | Wheat Pete's Word, Apr 15, 2026

    It’s mid-April and, as always, the weather is keeping everyone guessing—too wet in Ontario, too dry in the U.S., and snow still piling up out west. In this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word, there’s no shortage of agronomy updates, market concerns, and practical ideas to help manage tight margins. From fertilizer supply challenges to nitrogen economics... Read More

    28 min

  5. 8 APR

    Wheat Pete's Word, April 8: Early manure applications, N decisions & supply, and spring corn harvest

    It’s a classic early April juggling act—frosty mornings, slow-to-arrive spring warmth, and just enough field opportunity to keep everyone guessing. This week, Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson digs into frost applications, lingering corn harvests, and the big agronomy questions rolling in as the season tries to get going. From nitrogen timing to sulphur strategy and soil... Read More

    26 min

  6. 1 APR

    Wheat Pete's Word, April 1: These agronomy answers are no joke!

    It’s April 1st—and while there’s no shortage of surprises in this episode, none of them are jokes. From global fertilizer disruptions to frost-damaged wheat and standout western crops, host of Wheat Pete's Word Peter Johnson covers a wide range of timely agronomy observations and listener questions. There’s a mix of “yowzers” moments and practical takeaways... Read More

    25 min

  7. 25 MAR

    Wheat Pete's Word, March 25: Firm ground, wild weather, data delivery, and drone applications

    Cold mornings, wide weather swings, and plenty of field activity set the tone for this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word. From early spring opportunities in southwestern Ontario to stark regional contrasts and agronomy insights, Peter Johnson covers a lot of ground—along with a few practical tips growers can put to use right away. This episode leans... Read More

    24 min

  8. 18 MAR

    Wheat Pete's Word, Mar 18: Frost seeding in the dark, sulphur timing, and winter injury risks

    It’s another week of wild weather swings across Ontario, and Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson is leaning into what that means for both risk and opportunity heading into Plant 2026. From frost seeding oats and early sulphur applications to concerns about winter injury and fertilizer handling, there’s plenty to unpack. This episode also covers practical watch-outs... Read More

    26 min
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