On the Ground Podcast: Recent Episodes
River Valley Cooperative
River Valley Cooperative dives into issues facing modern agriculture. Follow along as the seasons change, and our hosts discuss topics ranging from agronomy to feed, and propane to selling grain.
Catch the latest on seed trends and performance with Travis Sullivan, Iowa Seed Lead, and Matt VanSloten, Precision Ag Specialist. Their round-up and discussion on seed numbers and performance will help you make a plan for your 2022 corn and soybean seed needs.
Purchase inputs for next year today: https://shop.rivervalleycoop.com
Travis Sullivan, Iowa Seed Lead, and Matt VanSloten, Precision Ag Specialist, dive into the hot topic of fertilizer! They discuss the importance of grid sampling and how you can get to know the baseline of your fields better, understand the variability of your fields, and the important takeaways customers can gain from sampling.
Purchase fall inputs today: https://shop.rivervalleycoop.com
Matt Boeckmann, Crop Protection Execution Lead for River Valley Cooperative, gives insight into the importance fungicide applications will have on crops this year. The past several weeks of rainfall, coupled with cooler temperatures, have drastically changed disease forecast maps. Combat potential diseases with a fungicide application and keep plants intact, ensuring grain will reach in the combines this fall.
Place an order today: https://shop.rivervalleycoop.com
Culley Medley, Regional Sales Manager for River Valley Cooperative, joins hosts Matt VanSloten and Travis Sullivan as they discuss the challenges of the current fertilizer market and the race to secure inputs for the upcoming seasons.
Corn and soybean futures were higher overnight. July corn finished the overnight session up 4 ½ cents, settling at 6.80. July soybeans were up 6 cents, settling at 13.63. The national corn crop condition rating was reported at 64% good to excellent. This figure is one point lower than last week, is nine points lower than last year at this time, and is six points behind the five-year average.
Jean Bowen, Energy Business Lead at River Valley Cooperative joins hosts, Matt VanSloten and Travis Sullivan, as they discuss the volatile energy market and the importance of contracting propane for dryers this fall.
Learn more about the energy department here: https://www.rivervalleycoop.com/energy
Anna Cardoze, Product Marketing Manager at AgVend joins Matt VanSloten and Travis Sullivan as they discuss the tools available through the Grower Portal App and website that was releasedl to growers earlier this fall!
Account Managers are more connected than ever to customers and have the resources within the Grower Portal to work with growers on plans, pricing and conversations about the 2021 growing season.
Learn more about the Grower Portal here: https://shop.rivervalleycoop.com/
In this episode, Abby Inglis from Corteva joins Matt VanSloten and Travis Sullivan to discuss anhydrous applications using N-Serve.
This addition to anhydrous application can keep nitrogen available for a longer period of time and in a usable form. On average, fall applications can increase yield 7%, while also increasing nitrogen availability, and decreasing runoff.
Nicole Stecklein, DEKALB Asgrow Agronomist joins Travis Sullivan and Matt VanSloten in this month's podcast.
As growers prepare to make seed choices for 2021, Nicole discusses the new seed technology that is now available. XtendFlex beans have been approved for use, and will be available for the 2021 growing season. They have been developed off of the Xtend technology, and integrated with the glyphosate-resistance of the LibertyLink to increase the flexibility.
Chris Green, Ag Finance Director talks with hosts Travis Sullivan and Matt VanSlotten about financing programs available for growers through River Valley Cooperative.
New and now available, the Advance for Inputs Powered by CFA, allows growers to finance inputs for 0% interest through December 31, 2021. The application process is quick and easy! Free-up operating cash, lock-in crop input purchases and pay after harvest. This program is designed to give growers a cash flow advantage season after season. For additional information or to download an application visit: https://www.rivervalleycoop.com/Finance
#AgFinancing #BootsontheGround#Harvest2020 #IowaAg
The 2020 Crop Tour went virtual this year! Listen in for a podcast recap of the results, including best performing varieties, varieties to watch for next year, and predictions on what fields will deliver come harvest. For additional photos and commentary on counties in Iowa and Illinois, visit: https://www.rivervalleycoop.com/Agronomy/2020CropTour
#RVCCropTour #BootsontheGround#Harvest2020 #IowaAg #derecho
When you purchase seed for the next growing season, it often comes with a host of choices and options. Host Devin Sires, along with Mary Bergfeld, Illinois Seed Lead, and Travis Sullivan, Iowa Seed Lead, discuss choosing the right hybrid for the right acre, why farmers should purchase seed now in order to take advantage of the best discounts, and how the 2019 crop is shaping up.
As River Valley Cooperative works to service a farmer's acre more effectively, Mary and Travis are often the first boots on the ground at a farm operation as they discuss the agronomics of soil fertility, hybrids, and the needs of the grower.
In River Valley Cooperative's podcast, Host Devin Sires along with Kale Petersen, Strategic Account Manager, and Jeff Bode, WinField United Manager of Seed Strategy, discuss grain market updates, insight on yield potential, and benefits of the Field Forecasting Tool.
Rooted with determination to support growers year-round, the Energy, Grain, Agronomy and Feed divisions work together with customers to streamline their business with a cohesive strategy.
In River Valley Cooperative's podcast Kayla Tebbe, Strategic Account Manager, and Devin Sires, Regional Sales Manager, discuss the products offered through River Valley Cooperative's Energy Department.
Rooted with determination to support growers year-round, the Energy, Grain, Agronomy and Feed divisions work together with customers to streamline their business with a cohesive strategy.
In River Valley Cooperative's first podcast, CEO Tim Burress, and Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Andy Rash, introduce the River Valley Cooperative difference.
Rooted with determination to support growers year-round, the Agronomy, Grain, Energy and Feed divisions work together with customers to streamline their business with a cohesive strategy.