Hybrid Rye Through a Farmer's Lens with Cole Ambrock | KWS Seeds Canada

In this product spotlight episode of The Impact Farming Show, we sit down with Cole Ambrock, Sales & Marketing Manager with KWS Seeds Canada and an Alberta farmer who brings both industry expertise and real-world farming experience to the conversation. Cole shares a firsthand look at his experience growing hybrid rye under extremely dry fall conditions and why he stayed committed to the crop despite a long stretch without moisture. From planting decisions to digging through snow in mid-November to assess emergence, this episode offers valuable insight into the resilience and performance potential of hybrid rye. The conversation explores: • Why Cole chose to plant hybrid rye on his own farm • What conditions looked like during an extended dry fall • Managing uncertainty and maintaining confidence in the crop plan • What he discovered when checking fields under snow cover • Winter survival results and spring crop performance • Lessons for farmers considering hybrid rye in challenging moisture conditions Conversation Timestamps: 0:00 - Why he chose to plant hybrid rye in the first place 0:45 – Cole's journey with KWS Seeds Canada and their family farm 1:28 - Why Cole decided to plant hybrid rye on their farm 3:18 - Seeding into dry fall conditions with little to no moisture 5:25 - Staying confident through uncertainty 8:00 - Digging through snow in mid-November to assess the crop 10:12 - Winter survival and spring performance results & key lessons for farmers considering hybrid rye under challenging conditions This episode provides practical insight for growers looking at crop resilience, fall seeding strategies, and long-term confidence in hybrid rye performance under real prairie conditions. A big thank you to this episode's spotlight partner: KWS Seeds Canada SHOW RESOURCES 1) To learn more about hybrid rye and KWS products, visit: KWS Seeds Canada Hybrid Rye Information 2) KWS WeatherGuard Insurance — KWS Seeds Canada https://www.kws.com/ca/en/hybrid-rye/farmer-programs/weatherguard-insurance/ 3) KWS Canada Spring 2026 Video May 8/2026 Hybrid Rye Update from the Field https://youtu.be/Z537IkOHMlw?si=sBgaAzTudSlvVET6 ================================= Related Searches 🔎 Hybrid Rye, Sustainable Farming, AgTech, Farming Innovation, Agriculture Podcast, KWS Seeds, PollenPLUS, Canadian Farming, Agriculture Innovation, Farm Tech, Sustainable Agriculture, Farming Future, Rye Farming, Farmers of Canada, Ag Industry, Agriculture Growth, Tech in Agriculture, Livestock Feed, Forage Systems, AgriBusiness, Agriculture, Farming, Grain Farmer, Dairy Farmer, Cattle Farmer #HybridRye #SustainableFarming #CanadianFarming #AgricultureInnovation #SustainableAgriculture #GrainFarming #LivestockFeed #ForageSystems #AgriBusiness #Agriculture #Farming  ⚠️ Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research.  Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of The Impact Farming Show: Produced by Farm Marketer. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube channel is provided.  © The Impact Farming Show: Produced by Farm Marketer