HORSCH Podcast | North America

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Welcome to HORSCH Studio – the podcast that brings the exciting discussions from HORSCH Studio events directly to you. Here, experts, industry insiders, and HORSCH specialists talk about current trends, innovations, and challenges in agriculture. Whether you are a farmer, agronomist, or simply interested in modern agricultural topics, this podcast provides valuable insights, practical tips, and inspiring conversations about the future of agriculture.Subscribe now and stay up to date! 🚜🌾More information, further exciting talks and presentations, and all videos can be found at horsch.com/us/studio.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Winter Canola in Western Canada

    Unlocking New Opportunities for Yield, Soil Health, and Farm Resilience  Winter canola has long been a cornerstone of European crop rotations – but can it succeed in the demanding conditions of Western Canada? In this episode, Saskatchewan farmer Marcel Van Staveren joins agronomist Anton Stadler and Lucas Horsch of HORSCH, LLC to discuss the first steps of bringing winter canola to the Canadian Prairies. From harsh winters and limited rainfall to root development, nutrient placement, weed pressure, and soil health, the conversationexplores both the challenges and the opportunities. Along the way, they compare North American and European farming practices, sharing practical insights into what it takes to build more resilient and productive cropping systems.  The video of the talk and additional information can be found at https://www.horsch.com/us/studio Guest and host: Marcel van Staveren Marcel is a farmer from southeast Saskatchewan, Canada, where he operates a diversified grain farm in the Canadian Prairies. Passionate about innovation and regenerative agriculture, Marcel focuses on practices that improve soil health, water use efficiency, and long-term farm resilience, including direct seeding, stripper headers, cover crops, and diversified crop rotations.  Anton Stadler Anton is an agricultural consultant at N.U. Agrar, advising farmers in Southern Germany, Ukraine, and Romania. As the company's Lead Specialist for Corn, his areas of expertise include row crops, variety evaluation, fertilization, and crop protection. Host: Lucas Horsch Lucas is CEO of HORSCH North America and a farmer with a background in agricultural innovation. Before relocating to North Dakota in 2023, he managed HORSCH's research and development farm in the Czech Republic and led the company's planter research and development.

    Winter Canola in Western Canada

  2. Mar 19

    Engineering History: HORSCH LEEB’s Path from Workshop to Breakthroughs

    How did hands-on engineering and real-world farm partnerships shape HORSCH LEEB’s approach to sprayer technology tailored for North America? Product manager Michael Wasylyniuk and managing director Theo Leeb trace HORSCH LEEB’s journey from family-run workshops in the 1980s to the development of high-capacity 8,000-liter (2,100-gallon) sprayers. Key innovations like BoomControl – which reduces drift and improves chemical efficiency for large-acre operations – emerged from direct collaboration with farmers and extensive field testing. They also share insights on early prototyping hurdles, the challenges of adapting European designs for North American crops and conditions, and what to expect from the new Xeric pneumatic boom spreader.   The video of the talk and additional information can be found at https://www.horsch.com/us/studio Guest and host: Theodor Leeb Theo is the Managing Director of HORSCH LEEB Application Systems SE & Co. KG, a Germany-based company specializing in advanced plant protection and spraying technology. Formed through a long-standing partnership between HORSCH and LEEB, the company develops, manufactures, and distributes high-performance sprayers and crop-care equipment for global agricultural markets. From its headquarters in Landau an der Isar, Germany, HORSCH LEEB is focused on driving innovation and precision in application technology worldwide. Host: Mike Wasylyniuk Mike is the Product Manager Sprayers at HORSCH in North America, where he leads product lifecycle management and market analysis to ensure Leeb sprayer solutions meet the needs of North American farmers. With a background spanning integrated ag technology, precision agriculture, and grain-marketplace innovation – and BSc degrees from the University of Saskatchewan (Environmental Science) and the University of Alberta (GIS) – he brings a practical, data-driven perspective to sprayer product strategy and development.

    Engineering History: HORSCH LEEB’s Path from Workshop to Breakthroughs
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Welcome to HORSCH Studio – the podcast that brings the exciting discussions from HORSCH Studio events directly to you. Here, experts, industry insiders, and HORSCH specialists talk about current trends, innovations, and challenges in agriculture. Whether you are a farmer, agronomist, or simply interested in modern agricultural topics, this podcast provides valuable insights, practical tips, and inspiring conversations about the future of agriculture.Subscribe now and stay up to date! 🚜🌾More information, further exciting talks and presentations, and all videos can be found at horsch.com/us/studio.

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