Winter Wheat feat. Wheat Pete (Peter Johnson)
From Equipped Agronomy by Curtis & Jeff
April 29, 2026 · 34 min · Season 3 · Episode 31
About this episode
Curtis and Peter Johnson discuss the agronomic fundamentals of high-yield winter wheat.
In this episode of EQUIPPED Agronomy, Curtis is joined by Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson to break down the agronomic fundamentals of high‑yield winter wheat, from planting date and seeding rate to starter phosphorus, nitrogen strategies, weed control, and seeding depth. Drawing on experience from Ontario to Kansas, Wheat Pete explains how consistent agronomic principles apply across regions—and what growers and equipment designers need to know to grow great wheat.
People in this episode
Host: Curtis
Guest: Peter Johnson
Topics covered
- winter wheat
- agronomy
- high-yield farming
- planting strategies
- nutrient management
Keywords
- winter wheat
- seeding rate
- starter phosphorus
- nitrogen strategies
- weed control
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Ontario, Kansas
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