The Deal With Yield - A Farming Podcast: Recent Episodes
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WinField United's The Deal With Yield® is a podcast series covering the issues that matter most to farmers. This podcast is produced by Winfield Solutions, LLC. Copyright 2020. All rights reserved.
On this week’s episode of The Deal With Yield® podcast, host Jon Zuk sits down with Jason Weller, the Senior Director of Sustainability at Land O’Lakes. The two have a frank conversation about the buzzword “sustainability” and what it means for farmers and their operations. A huge component of sustainable, economic practices is understanding soil health. The guys dive deep into the importance of understanding soil characteristics to make informed decisions.
For more on this topic, be sure to watch the full Commodity Classic learning session, recorded at the 2020 Commodity Classic event in San Antonio, Texas. Jon and Jason were joined by Oklahoma farmer Jimmy Emmons for a deep dive on soil characteristics, and answered audience questions on sustainable management practices.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield® podcast, hosts Joel and Jon are joined by the “Wizard of Weeds,” Greg Dahl. As senior research manager at the WinField United Innovation Center, Dahl has contributed to the development of dozens of products. Listen to hear more about his role and the value of quality research to deliver tried-and-true solutions to the field.
The Deal With Yield® podcast is back with another installment of Yield Unsealed. On this week’s episode, Joel Wipperfurth and Corey Evans answer a smattering of early season agronomic questions, ranging from nitrogen management to plant growth rates. Tune in to test your knowledge.
Managing weeds in soybeans isn’t what it used to be. New products come with new regulations and making a decision can be daunting. This week on The Deal With Yield® podcast, Joel Wipperfurth and Corey Evans review the complexities of weed management in soybeans and unpack recommendations to help you find success in 2020.
On this week’s episode of The Deal With Yield® podcast, host Joel Wipperfurth and guest host Corey Evans discuss crop modeling technology and the components of an effective crop model. Hear about their experience using models with farmers in 2019 and how insights from crop models can help take the guesswork out of in-season decision-making.
On this week’s episode of The Deal With Yield® podcast, Joel Wipperfurth and Corey Evans remain focused on seed. The guys discuss why getting the most value from your seed selection stems from proper management and how response-to scores can help inform decision-making.
On this week’s episode of The Deal With Yield® podcast, host Joel Wipperfurth is joined by technical seed agronomist Corey Evans for a discussion about selecting seed for 2020. The two unpack the concept of “management by genetics,” and seek to understand whether farmers should choose hybrids to match their management styles or match their management styles to the hybrids they choose. And inspired by Forrest Gump, Corey shares why seed treatments are like a bag of Skittles.
On a special Yield Unsealed episode of The Deal With Yield® podcast, Joel and Jon answer True or False questions about weed management. The two dispel myths, answer commonly asked questions and dive into the science of adjuvants.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield® podcast, Jon sits down with technical seed agronomist Corey Evans to discuss corn and soybean seed treatments. Should farmers consider the investment? The two review the data around seed treatments and discuss the common questions.
This week on The Deal With Yield® podcast, our hosts dive into the value of harvest data. The two discuss why you should gather your data and how it can be used to create a clear roadmap for the future of your operation.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield® podcast, Jon welcomes Lillian Magidow, senior research manager at the WinField United Innovation Center, to discuss the latest drift reduction research. Learn how new insights surrounding the breakup of spray polymers are helping farmers minimize the potential for driftable fines.
This week on The Deal With Yield® podcast, Joel and Jon continue their conversation about data transparency. The two discuss how benchmarking data is a lot like receiving a report card, and they explain how ag tech tools need to rely on quality data to help farmers make more informed in-season decisions.
Data transparency and privacy are issues that affect consumers and farmers alike. The conversation about them spans industries and their importance has been underscored in light of recent events. On this episode of The Deal With Yield® podcast, hosts Joel and Jon dissect the current system for data privacy in agriculture and how it might look moving forward.
In case you missed it, The Deal With Yield® podcast went live from the studio. During this recording, Joel and Jon discussed tissue testing and regional nutrient deficiency trends. With more than 45,000 tissue tests analyzed in 2019, the guys take a deep dive into the data to share their insights.
Joel and Jon dive into the steps you should take and tools you can use to manage new acres on this episode of The Deal With Yield® podcast. Hear how to assess fertility levels, determine field variability and select the right seed.
Farmers are no strangers to the impact of changing weather patterns. Increased precipitation, changes in nutrient uptake and shorter growing seasons are just a few reported indicators. On this episode of The Deal With Yield podcast, we hear from Jon Zuk and Joel Wipperfurth about the ways farmers are modifying their usual practices to adapt.
Joel and Jason Weller, senior director of sustainability at Land O’Lakes, continue their conservation conversation on this episode of The Deal With Yield® podcast. Tune in to hear Jason analyze one of Joel’s fields and make recommendations using the TruTerra™ Insights Engine.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, Joel welcomes Jason Weller, senior director of sustainability at Land O’Lakes, to delve into different types of conservation practices and evaluate their impacts on profitability. Listen for how to best identify conservation opportunities and the key role tech can play in making your operation economically sustainable.
From commodity prices to trade discussions, farmers are at the center of the conversation. On this episode of The Deal With Yield, hosts Joel and Jon discuss the ways market conditions influence everyday decision-making. Often, it can feel a lot like playing poker.
Jon and Joel look ahead to field preparation for next year on this episode of The Deal With Yield. Hear their thoughts on how to curb soil compaction, their tips to keep in mind for a fall nitrogen application and their debate about whether or not nitrogen stabilizers are worth the investment.
On this week’s episode of The Deal With Yield, hosts Joel and Jon talk harvest. From best practices in the field to data-backed decisions for 2020, the guys discuss it all.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, Joel Wipperfurth invites Scott Komar, Senior Vice President of Global Research and Development for Driscoll’s, to dive into the world of berries and discuss how farming berries compares to row crops. Learn about the agronomics and logistics behind breeding, farming and delivering flavor direct to consumers.
This week, we’re celebrating 100 episodes of The Deal With Yield podcast. Our tried-and-true hosts, Jon and Joel, continue the seed selection conversation, providing insights on choosing soybean varieties and advice on how to capture yield advantage early on.
Jon and Joel tackle corn seed selection for 2020 on this episode of The Deal With Yield. Learn what factors to consider when selecting seed, the importance of managing to each hybrids’ unique characteristics and why your environment might not be the best reference point for next year.
This week, Joel and Jon explain the key terms used when talking about tech, along with the new trends emerging in the ag tech space. The guys talk about Cloud computing, tissue testing and everything in between.
On this episode, Joel and Jon discuss the integration of technology into our lives as both consumers and farmers. Most important, they ask the question, “How can technology best serve the agriculture industry?”
Jon Zuk continues his conversation with Steve Anthofer, Answer Plot operations senior manager, on this episode of The Deal With Yield. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the Answer Plot program and why accuracy and collaboration are the foundations to future success.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, Jon Zuk invites Steve Anthofer, Answer Plot operations senior manager, to give a behind-the-scenes look at the Answer Plot program. Tune in to learn the ins and outs of turning nationwide field trials into quality data and get to know the boots-on-the-ground crew responsible for running the program.
In another installment of Yield Unsealed, our hosts Joel Wipperfurth and Jon Zuk face off about insect control. From corn rootworm infestations to aphid scouting best practices, the guys answer myth-busting questions about controlling insects.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, Jon Zuk and Joel Wipperfurth dive into the world of in-season plant health. Tune in to hear the hosts discuss when to tissue sample, which nutrients to monitor and what to do when you discover deficiencies.
Jon Zuk and Joel Wipperfurth answer surprise True or False disease questions on this special Yield Unsealed episode of The Deal With Yield podcast. Learn about fungicide resistance, disease risk in continuous crop systems and dealing with soybean white mold.
On today’s special Yield Unsealed episode of The Deal With Yield podcast, Jon Zuk and Joel Wipperfurth take turns answering surprise True or False questions on the fly about in-season plant health and nutrition. Tune in to hear their takes on macros, micros and everything in-between.
Brad Roetman, Lab Director at Solum Labs, is back again on this episode of The Deal With Yield to continue the conversation around soil sampling. Last week, we discussed life in a soil testing lab. This week, we dive deeper into the soil testing process and cover some common questions.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, Joel Wipperfurth and Jon Zuk are joined by Brad Roetman, Lab Director at Solum Labs, for an inside look at life in the lab. Brad shares how Solum started and their process for receiving and analyzing soil tests.
This week, our hosts Jon Zuk and Kyle Reiner are put to the test in a new “Yield Unsealed” segment on the podcast. The two take turns answering True or False questions on the fly about micronutrient myths and misconceptions. Tune in to hear their gears turn.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, Jon Zuk is joined by Lillian Magidow, Senior Research Manager at WinField United, to discuss new spray research coming out of the Innovation Center and how it challenges current theories about dicamba drift. Plus, Jon learns the difference between red and green lasers.
Hosts Kyle Reiner and Jon Zuk continue last week’s discussion on nitrogen management. Tune in to hear why tissue sampling is as much of an art as it is science, when to skip the nutrient applications and a good model is more than just a fancy algorithm on this episode of The Deal With Yield.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, hosts Kyle Reiner and Jon Zuk dissect the foundations of good nitrogen application practices. Tune in for timing tips, application methods and the significance of having a solid supply of sulfur.
What can farmers do to prepare for unexpected weather events? When face-to-face with Mother Nature, Jon Zuk and Kyle Reiner walk through a few proactive steps farmers can take toward early season success. Plus, Kyle tells us how imbibitional chilling is a whole lot like brain freeze.
Joel Wipperfurth and Craig Houin, R7 and Data Innovation Lead at Sunrise Cooperative in Fremont, Ohio continue their discussion on ag tech adoption. Tune into this episode to discover how to implement crop modeling tools and three consideration to make when evaluating new tech.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, Joel Wipperfurth is joined by Craig Houin, R7 and Data Innovation Lead at Sunrise Cooperative in Fremont, Ohio to discuss key decisions farmers should make when adopting tech. The two also share their highlights and learnings from the Forbes AgTech Summit.
When you think of the word “sustainability” in the realm of modern farming, you may not realize that many farmers have already adapted every day sustainable practices. It can be a topic of contention, but on this episode of the Deal With Yield, host Joel Wipperfurth and guest Molly Toot, senior director of sustainability at Land O'Lakes, dive into farmers’ common sustainable practices and the tools available to track their sustainability journey.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, Jon and Joel discuss what farmers can expect to learn at WinField United’s upcoming clinics. Discover new ag technology, emerging research findings and management practices to put into action next season.
Hosts Joel Wipperfurth and Jon Zuk expand on the nutrient deficiency conversation on this episode of the Deal With Yield. Jon gives a look into 2018 soybean yields and the common nutrient deficiencies seen in fields across Minnesota. Joel talks alfalfa and the decision-making that comes along with managing his favorite crop.
On this episode of the Deal With Yield, hosts Joel Wipperfurth and Jon Zuk discuss the various challenges impacting this year’s harvest, including compaction, common disease pressures like SDS and nutrient deficiency trends in corn. The guys look to answer the question, “Is there a connection between disease and fertility?”
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, Jon Zuk is joined by WinField United senior research engineer Dan Bissell. The two discuss the groundbreaking spray research coming out of the Innovation Center and recent findings that show not all DRAs are created equal.
On this episode of the Deal With Yield, Joel Wipperfurth and Jon Zuk continue the crop rotation conversation. The two discuss factors that can force a crop rotation decision when farmers are faced with weed resistance and the power of soil health to guide crop plans.
From nitrogen applications to tillage options to market conditions, there’s a lot to consider when making crop rotation decisions. On this episode of the Deal With Yield, hosts Joel Wipperfurth and Jon Zuk discuss the many factors that play into crop rotation decisions. Plus, the guys look back on lessons learned in 2018.
Host Joel Wipperfurth recently traveled to Uganda, where he judged the USAID sponsored Fall Armyworm Tech Prize. Participants were tasked with identifying potential solutions to eradicate the fall armyworm in Africa. WinField United agronomist Jon Zuk joins him on this episode of the Deal With Yield and the two dive into the domestic implications and threats of this global pest.
WinField United technology manager Ryan Moeller joins host Jon Zuk once again on this episode of the Deal With Yield. The guys cover the importance of leveraging seed selection tools for in-season management decisions and how it lends to increased yield potential.
On this episode of the Deal With Yield, host Jon Zuk is joined by WinField United technology manager Ryan Moeller. The two discuss considerations for choosing ag tech tools and the various tools available that can help farmers make informed seed selection decisions.
Host Jon Zuk is joined by WinField United technology manager, Mary Pat Sass to discuss using satellite imagery to monitor crops and make in-season adjustments. They cover the benefits of using imagery together with boots-on-the-ground scouting and Mary Pat shares her experiences from the field.
This year at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, TX, Land O’Lakes hosted The Food Effect experience to help close the gap between farm fields and family tables. Thousands of attendees were drawn in by interactive exhibits, entertainment and guest speakers to learn more about modern agriculture. Joel Wipperfurth and Jon Zuk recap the experience on this episode of The Deal With Yield®.
Hosts Joel and Jon continue answering farmer questions on this episode of The Deal With Yield®. The two discuss implementing automation, employing digital twin technology and finding work-life balance.
On this episode of the Deal With Yield, Joel Wipperfurth and Jon Zuk answer questions they received from farmers at this year’s Commodity Classic tradeshow. The two discuss industry inquiries ranging from dicamba use to the impact of mergers.
Joel Wipperfurth is joined by WinField United Vice President Kevin Eye on this episode of The Deal With Yield®. To commemorate the Answer Plot® program’s 20th anniversary, the guys discuss the game changing insights and memories from the past two decades and what lies ahead.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, Joel Wipperfurth and Jon Zuk keep the ag technology conversation going. The guys cover the obstacles and opportunities farmers face when adopting new technologies on their operations, and recommendations for making smooth transitions when upgrading equipment or practices.
This week’s episode of The Deal With Yield delves into the implementation of new farming practices. Joel Wipperfurth and Jon Zuk discuss the progression of high-tech farming and instances when existing practices may be as good as new.
Joel Wipperfurth and Jon Zuk continue the plant nutrition conversation on this episode of The Deal With Yield. The two discuss mapping out a plant nutrition plan and the implications of delaying crop input decisions. Plus, the guys answer a question from the audience.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, Joel Wipperfurth and guest host Jon Zuk discuss if plant growth regulators are a mainstay in today’s crop management plans. The guys also cover varying nitrogen management practices, crop models and decision trees.
Joel Wipperfurth is joined by guest host Jon Zuk on this episode of The Deal With Yield. The two cover the main factors farmers should consider when selecting and using adjuvants, including a review of current product testing and best practices for in the tank, in the air and in the plant applications. Plus, Jon teaches us a lesson using spaghetti.
Guest host Jon Zuk joins Joel Wipperfurth to continue the conversation on 2017 tissue sampling results. On this episode, the guys look at nationwide tissue sampling trends in soybeans and examine why this crop is more difficult to manage and predict.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, Joel Wipperfurth is joined by guest host Jon Zuk, agronomist with WinField United. The two discuss nationwide tissue sampling trends in corn and ways farmers can proactively combat nutrient deficiencies through varied in-season management practices.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, the guys have a conversation about the evolution of drone use in agriculture. Tune in to hear about the biggest hurdles facing drone adoption and how autonomous technologies are shaping farming practices as we know it.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield®, hosts Joel and Kyle discuss the mathematical age of technology as it relates to developments in agriculture. Tune in to learn how technology like artificial intelligence and The Internet of Things is evolving to help farmers make more informed decisions on their operations.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, Joel and Kyle talk dicamba and dish soap. The guys cover best management practices for successful applications in 2018 and dive into new training programs.
This episode of The Deal With Yield offers a no nonsense evaluation of how the Roundup Ready® Xtend Crop System performed this year. Joel and Kyle discuss the varied experiences of growers who applied dicamba and explore what can be learned from their successes and challenges.
Joining us on the Deal With Yield® is Jim Hedges, a corn and soybean farmer based in Central Illinois and Senior Director of Strategy and Insights, Ag Technology, for WinField United. On this episode, Joel and Jim talk about adjusting plans in-season and the subsequent impact to ROI potential. Tune in for tips on using ag tech tools to guide in-season decisions and to hear about Jim’s most challenging landlord, his mom.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield®, Joel is joined by Jim Hedges, a corn and soybean farmer based in Central Illinois and Senior Director of Strategy and Insights, Ag Technology, for WinField United. The guys discuss tips and tools that can help farmers get the most out of their input budgets.
Agronomist and guest host Sara Smelser is back on a new episode of The Deal With Yield. Kyle and Sara discuss nutrient management and best in-season practices, plus Sara gives a history lesson on cotton production.
Host Kyle talks cotton on this episode of The Deal With Yield® with guest Sara Smelser, regional agronomist for WinField United. The two discuss why seed selection is a key factor in optimal production, and Kyle learns a thing or two about money.
Hosts Joel and Kyle discuss the importance of selecting the right soybean variety to manage weed pressures next year on the latest episode of The Deal With Yield. Listen for their review of new soybean technologies, how herbicide mode of action plays a role in variety selection and the importace of water preservation.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, hosts Joel and Kyle tackle soybean seed selection. Learn what variables influence variety selection, the importance of reviewing your field history and how planting WinPak® soybeans can mitigate risk.
Hosts Joel and Kyle delve into hybrid selection on this episode of The Deal With Yield®podcast. Learn what considerations corn farmers should keep in mind when selecting seed and discover why we are entering the mathematical age of agriculture.
This episode of The Deal With Yield® looks at fall soil prep. Listen for Kyle and Joel’s two cents about fall nitrogen applications and correcting compaction issues. Plus, Kyle gives an important lesson on what turkey has to do with soil temperature.
Hosts Joel and Kyle share advice for fall soil prep on this episode of The Deal With Yield®. The guys talk about the best ways to prepare for a successful 2018 crop, including tips for a larger return on both corn and soybeans.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield®, agronomist Andy Schmidt is back to continue the conversation on fall burndown with hosts Joel and Kyle. Tune in to hear Andy discuss what can happen if you skip a fall application and best practices for continuing weed control into the spring.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield®, hosts Joel and Kyle welcome agronomist Andy Schmidt to discuss the importance of managing tough-to-control weeds for next season with a fall burndown this fall. Hear Andy’s tips for ensuring these applications are effective.
Hosts Joel and Kyle tackle soybean disease issues facing farmers on this episode of The Deal With Yield®. Discover what diseases to be on the lookout for this year, the benefits of fungicide applications and the value of experiencing a little bit of failure.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield®, hosts Joel and Kyle discuss steps farmers can take to stay ahead of disease issues in corn. Learn how different factors affect fungicide timing and what the biggest application mistakes are for corn.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield®, host Joel Wipperfurth and agronomist Mark Glady are back to tackle a question from a farmer about the role weather plays in herbicide performance. Listen for their insights on how to adjust management practices based on weather patterns, including which adjuvants to add to the spray tank.
Host Joel Wipperfurth and agronomist Mark Glady talk about ensuring the effectiveness of spray applications on this episode of The Deal With Yield®. Hear their tips for which products to add to the spray tank and how to stay ahead of herbicide resistance.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield®, hosts Joel and Kyle take a look at continuous soybean management. Tune in to find out which diseases to scout for and learn what it will take to reach 100-bushel beans. Also, listen for their response to an audience question about optimal row spacing and nitrogen application timing for soybeans.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield®, host Joel Wipperfurth welcomes agronomist Mark Glady to discuss best management practices for spray applications, taking into account new technologies in the marketplace. Listen for tips on everything from picking the right nozzle for the job to ensuring a successful tank mix and tank clean-out.
On this episode of the Deal With Yield®, host Kyle Reiner and agronomist Jason Hanson discuss in-season management for spring wheat and the impact these practices can have on yield. Tune in to hear Hanson’s tips for getting plants off to a strong start with plant growth regulators, assessing nutrient needs using tissue samples and making timely herbicide and fungicide applications to optimize yield potential. Kyle and Jason also look at the differences in wheat production in the Upper Midwest versus overseas.
On this episode of the Deal With Yield®, hosts Joel and Kyle continue their conversation on how to incorporate last year’s insights into the 2017 season. Learn what proactive and reactive decisions farmers should be making, the importance of starting clean and staying clean, and why data quality is so important to Answer Plot crews.
On this episode of the Deal With Yield®, hosts Joel and Kyle examine last year’s data to help farmers make key decisions for the 2017 season. Listen for the top trends that influenced yield in 2016 and how farmers can adjust their management practices this year. Joel and Kyle also provide a few words of caution to listeners planning to apply starter fertilizer to their soybeans.
Following up on last week’s episode of The Deal With Yield®, host Kyle Reiner and guest Randy Welch dig into HarvXtra® alfalfa management practices and discuss ways growers can incorporate the trait into their operations. Find out what growers are saying about this new technology and why it’s being compared to rebar in concrete. Also, tune in to get the latest on forage grower events coming up this summer.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield®, host Kyle Reiner welcomes Randy Welch, CROPLAN® national alfalfa agronomist, to discuss HarvXtra® alfalfa and what this revolutionary technology can do for growers. Tune in to learn how the trait works and how it gives farmers control over the yield-versus-quality tradeoff with a more flexible cutting schedule.
Following up last week’s episode of the Deal With Yield®, host Joel Wipperfurth and guest Ray Pigati continue their in-depth discussion of the RoundUp Ready® Xtend Crop System. Learn what makes this new technology different, how to steward it properly and why labels are the law. Before the growing season begins, tune in to hear the 7 different keys to success, like the right nozzles, speed and more.
On this season opener of The Deal With Yield®, host Joel Wipperfurth and guest Ray Pigati, WinField United Crop Protection Technical Marketing Specialist, kick off their in-depth discussion of the RoundUp Ready® Xtend Crop System. Get a look into the rapidly changing approval process of this new technology, like the need for each state to approve the label. Learn how to manage multiple sites of action to prevent herbicide resistance and how variety selection can lead to the specific herbicide you should use.
On the season finale of The Deal With Yield®, hosts Joel and Kyle wrap up how the agriculture industry has shifted this year, and look ahead to changes on the horizon. Find out what consolidation in the industry, both from basic manufacturers and farm operations, means for you as a listener. Also tune in to hear their response to an audience question, and where the new Silicon Valley is located.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield®, hosts Joel and Kyle explain the importance of demanding quality data so you can get the most value from it. Learn why not all data is created equal, how inaccuracies during manual upload can negatively impact your operation and how to spot average versus valid data. Also tune in to hear their response to an audience question about the difference between providers.
Following up from last week’s episode of The Deal With Yield®, host Joel and guest Drew Garretson chat about updates in the ag technology industry. Tune in to hear how the size and capabilities of equipment are changing. Get their take on the importance of balancing trusted advisors relationships along with big data to best help farmers. Also listen to their response to an audience question about using technology to determine your best return on investment as crop prices decline.
On this week’s episode of The Deal With Yield®, host Joel Wipperfurth welcomes Drew Garretson, regional technology manager for WinField® United, to discuss the best ways to use ag technology after harvest. Now is a perfect time to evaluate which management practices were successful this past growing season based on in-season imagery and yield data, and how to improve next year. Also hear about the updated R7® Tool and how it has been re-engineered to be faster, more user-friendly and customizable.
Host Kyle Reiner welcomes agronomist Jason Hanson to discuss the 2016 spring wheat season on this week’s episode of The Deal With Yield®. Hanson’s territory of North Dakota saw spring wheat yields comparable to recent years, despite an onslaught of challenges. Tune in to hear about the toughest weed issues and how weather concocted the perfect storm for disease. Reiner and Hanson discuss why it’s important to consider not only high-yielding genetics, but how to manage them as well. Learn about the drawbacks of planting bin-run wheat and the unintended consequences of reintroducing seed, especially to disease-ridden acres.
Following up last week’s episode of The Deal With Yield®, hosts Joel and Kyle assess the various disease, insect and weed pressures farmers faced this year. Discover what pests had the greatest effects on yield and what strategies can help manage them next year. For example, find out where the “Goss’s wilt capital of the world” was, and how you can prevent this disease from spreading.
Kicking off a new season of The Deal With Yield®, hosts Joel Wipperfurth and Kyle Reiner review some of the greatest challenges and successes of the 2016 growing season. Hear how various weather patterns affected planting conditions and in-season crop progress in different regions, what nutrient deficiencies were most common in fields and the extent new technology played a role in the size and quality of the crop. Joel and Kyle also respond to an audience question asking about the potential for excessive heat to hurt yield.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield®, hosts Joel and Kyle offer tips on controlling pests during the growing season. Find out how you can adjust your spray applications to protect the health of honeybees, why the threshold for spraying aphids varies state-by-state and the best spot to scout for them.
Joel and Kyle examine the do’s and don’ts of weed control on this week’s episode of The Deal With Yield®. Find out what weeds and diseases are the biggest threats this season as well as how to manage them, and learn why not all fungicides are created equal.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield®, Joel and Kyle share their recommendations for sidedressing nitrogen, as well as answer an audiece question. Tune in to learn how to determine if your fields require sidedressing, what products are best for keeping nitrogen stable, and the best way to variable-rate nitrogen.
On a new episode of The Deal With Yield®, host Joel Wipperfurth and this week’s guest Mike Vande Logt, executive vice president and chief operating officer, dive into water and agriculture. Tune in for cropping strategies to get the most out of every raindrop, such as using cover crops, drought-tolerant hybrids and plowing methods that cut down on evaporation.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield®, Joel and Kyle discuss the importance of monitoring plant nutrition early in the growing season. Find out how to spot nutrients deficiencies, when you should take a tissue sample and why nothing good happens after spraying soybeans with a herbicide after the Fourth of July.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, Joel Wipperfurth welcomes Faye Bliese, director of integrated marketing communications for WinField, to discuss the importance of educating the 98% of consumers who are unaware of where their food comes from. Discover how WinField lets people experience the world of agriculture at its new Crop Adventure exhibit.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, Joel and Kyle talk drones and Data Silos. Discover what you can realistically expect from drones, how to put your data to use, and who has access to your information.
Joel and Kyle explore the world of crop modeling on this week’s episode of The Deal With Yield. Find out how some models can help growers make proactive decisions in the field by turning historical data into predictive forecasts.
Beginning another round of The Deal With Yield™, hosts Joel Wipperfurth and Kyle Reiner discuss how increased management can help your dairy operation. Learn how potash is like antifreeze, and how to finally conquer the yield versus quality battle.
On this week’s episode of The Deal With Yield™, Joel and Kyle discuss how to get your plants off to a successful start. The hosts banter about the best seed treatments and the most effective spring weed control program. Learn how Skittles® compare to different colored soybeans, and how an aluminum herbicide program could help control weeds with a pop can.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield™, hosts Joel Wipperfurth and Kyle Reiner discuss all things planters. Tune in for spring planter preparation tips, and listen for Joel and Kyle’s no nonsense review of new planter technologies.
This week’s episode of The Deal With Yield delves into 2016 lower commodity prices, and hosts Joel Wipperfurth and Kyle Reiner remind farmers that cutting costs has consequences. Find out this year’s answers to the test, the range of bushels that are most at risk for management decisions, and why you cannot save your way to prosperity.
Kicking off the fourth season of The Deal With Yield, hosts Joel Wipperfurth and Kyle Reiner share their acre swing predictions. Learn about potential nitrogen loss this winter and why early manure application is like refrigerating a Thanksgiving turkey.
Joel Wipperfurth and Kyle Reiner banter about the best ways to prepare for next year in this week’s episode of The Deal With Yield. Tune in to hear about drift reduction technology (DRT), and what you can glean from attending an Answer Tech or spray clinic near you. Also, find out why changing your spray tips could be one of the best things to do this winter.
This week on The Deal With Yield, Joel Wipperfurth and Kyle Reiner examine how to develop a holistic crop protection program for next year. Learn about the top nutrient deficiencies in 2015 and how to make every droplet count when killing weeds. Plus, discover how weed control is a lot like beard control.
On this episode of The Deal With Yield, Joel Wipperfurth and Kyle Reiner look back at the top challenges of this growing season. Listen for their observations on the year’s toughest weeds and diseases, and get their take on a possible new state flower—waterhemp.
Joel Wipperfurth and Kyle Reiner begin the third season of The Deal With Yield sharing important factors farmers should consider when deciding what seed to plant. Tune in to learn about the impact of root morphology, the exciting future of multi-hybrid planting, and that a free hat is no substitute for good data when it comes to purchasing seed.
This week’s hosts, Joel Wipperfurth and Kyle Reiner, establish the starting blocks for next year using yield data. Joel and Kyle recommend ways to determine if management practices implemented during the growing season actually worked. Learn about the importance of calibrating yield monitors to overcome the common "garbage in, garbage out" routine.
Joel Wipperfurth and Kyle Reiner offer their take on how to determine harvest order for corn and soybeans. Find out why you should approach scouting fields like a triage and how a "wide body test" could help identify which fields to harvest first. As soybean acres planted increase, our hosts discuss why this may be the decade of the soybean.
This week’s hosts, Joel Wipperfurth and Kyle Reiner, banter about how to manage corn diseases and the importance of knocking out volunteer corn. Tune in as they discuss how to tackle late-season Goss’s wilt, how you can track diseases with a tomato test, and how corn rootworms compare to zombie movies.
Kicking off the second season of The Deal With Yield™, Joel Wipperfurth and Kyle Reiner share fall management tips and steps to consider for nitrogen applications. Listen for their thoughts on this season’s toughest weeds, the importance of applying a fall herbicide, and why you should always bet on the pest to win.
Joel Wipperfurth and Kyle Reiner weigh in on weed and pest control practices for soybeans. Find out how to layer preemerge herbicides with soil residuals in battling waterhemp and Palmer amaranth, why cyst nematode is often overlooked, and what you can learn from a can of soda.
This week’s hosts, Joel Wipperfurth and Kyle Reiner, discuss the importance of in-season plant nutrition. Tune in for their takes on the best times to tissue test, when to feed your crop like a teenage kid, and where yield enhancers can help in capitalizing on the adage, “bushels pay bills.”
Joel Wipperfurth and Kyle Reiner share their thoughts on in-season management and how to keep corn plants from having a bad day. Listen for tips on analyzing in-season imagery and management zones, the shift from cost minimization to yield optimization, and how corn kernels compare to NFL draft prospects.