HUSA Aug 7 2026 - Jeff Wilkinson

Agriculture and Crop Management: The conversation primarily revolves around Jeff Wilkinson, a farmer, and David Woodruff from Hale Broadcasting discussing agricultural practices, specifically Jeff's farming operations in Yellowgrass. Jeff grows Durham wheat, canola, lentils, and chickpeas on 7,200 acres. They discuss challenges related to fungus affecting chickpeas, which requires multiple fungicide applications to prevent yield loss. Regarding the farming operation, Jeff explains that they do not contract their crops due to susceptibility to weather and quality grading issues, except occasionally for canola, which is more resilient due to advancements in shatter-resistant varieties. They also discuss crop yield expectations and the variability due to factors like soil type, weather, and diseases like root rot affecting lentils.