Pioneer Agronomy: Indiana: Recent Episodes
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Tune in for the most up-to-date agronomy from local Indiana Pioneer agronomists and experts as they discuss the most important topics in your area.
Listen for:
🌱 Insights on corn and soybean growth stages, including variability in field conditions and the effects of early-season challenges like cool springs and excessive rainfall.
🌿 Tips for managing post-emergence herbicide applications in hot conditions, addressing crop response and weed control challenges.
🌽 Tips and info from Dr. Darcy Telenko on the early detection of tar spot in Indiana, including its implications and management considerations.
đź’§ From sprayer issues to growth regulator-like symptoms, Brian and Carl share experiences and solutions for unexpected field problems.
Follow Brian Schrader on Instagram (@b_k_schrader) or email him at brian.schrader@pioneer.com.
Connect with Carl Joern on Facebook (@CJordanAgronomy) for more agronomic insights.
Visit pioneer.com/podcasts additional episodes and innovative tools to fuel forward-thinking farming. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
He discusses the early detection of tar spot in Porter County, its implications for disease pressure across the state, and smart, cost-effective management approaches.
Ben also covers the rise in soybean seedling diseases like Phytophthora, what farmers can expect as seed treatments wear off, and the importance of genetic resistance and field tolerance.
Finally, he tackles the critical question: how much yield have we lost already? Spoiler alert—there’s still time to turn things around. Listen in for field-tested tips on nutrient management, side-dressing strategies (including sulfur), and how to make the most of your next 90 days.
🌽 Stay informed. Stay ahead. Stay safe.
Join agronomists Brian Schrader, Carl Joern, and Ben Jacob as they break down the latest updates from across Indiana. From soggy fields in the south to progress in the north, the team discusses:
- Delayed planting progress and the looming deadline
- Tough decisions around crop insurance and field management
- The consequences of leaving ground fallow (weed pressure, fallow syndrome, and soil health)
- Replant concerns and variable crop stages across the state
- Corn turning purple: what it means, and why it's not a cause for panic
- Herbicide application tips: reading labels, staging corn correctly, and protecting your neighbors’ fields
📱 Follow the team:
- Carl Joern: Facebook @CJoernAgronomy
- Brian Schrader: Instagram @b_k_schrader
- Ben Jacob: Facebook @BenJacobAgronomy
🎧 Listen to more: pioneer.com/podcasts
From evaluating hail and wind damage to understanding soybean replant thresholds and the resilience of V4-V5 corn, this episode delivers timely, boots-on-the-ground agronomic advice. The conversation also covers maturity switching decisions for delayed corn planting, the role of fungicides post-storm and why patience is a grower’s greatest tool right now.
Listen for:
• Planting progress updates across Indiana
• Tornado and dust storm crop impact reports
• Replant decision guidelines for corn and soybeans
• Maturity change considerations for late-planted corn
• Practical takeaways for recovering resilient fields
We hear insights from the field as the 2025 planting season gets underway, and then Carl dives into the rapid planting progress across northern Indiana, sharing key agronomic updates and what early stand evaluations are revealing.
With planting windows tightening and early-season decisions looming, hear actionable advice to help you maximize yield potential from the start from Joern, Quinn and Indiana Field Agronomists Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob.
🔍 In This Episode:
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2025 planting progress and field conditions
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What to expect from early stand evaluations
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Managing variability in corn emergence
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Key reminders for early-season crop care
đź“© Have questions or want to connect with Carl, Brian or Ben? Reach out to your local Pioneer agronomist or visit pioneer.com.
🌽 For more research and news from Quinn, check out thekernel.info!
Listen for a boots-on-the-ground update as they break down field conditions, rain totals and emerging weed and insect pressures. They also dive into critical agronomic topics like proper field fit for planting, nitrogen applications, weed control timing and the importance of patience during narrow planting windows. Plus, get insights into planting dates, soybean maturity strategies, and why sticking to your hybrid plan pays off.
The conversation spans a range of timely topics, including:
Current spring challenges: Wet and cool weather, delayed fieldwork, and management of early-season weeds like purple dead nettle and henbit dead nettle.
Pigweed pressure: Insights on Palmer amaranth and waterhemp control, stressing the importance of residual herbicides and overlapping applications.
Technology and weed control: Evaluation of drone and robotics use for herbicide applications, from current capabilities to regulatory considerations and five-to-ten-year outlooks.
Site-specific approaches: Variable-rate herbicide management, precision sprayers, and the foundational work needed to make those systems viable in the future.
Alternative application opportunities: Use of drones in non-traditional ag settings such as power lines, solar farms, and rights-of-way.
Dr. Butts also shares his background in weed science across multiple states and cropping systems, and offers resources for growers to stay up to date with Purdue’s weed science research and recommendations.
Resources:
https://ipm.missouri.edu/croppest/2024/6/drones_and_herbicides-kb/
https://ag.purdue.edu/btny/purdueweedscience/
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Planting is the most important pass we make with any of our equipment. Position the right seed, on the right acre, at the right rate, at the right depth, at the right time.
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Consider applying non-limiting nitrogen reference strips in every corn field.
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Scout for pests, and apply timely treatments.
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Monitor for misapplications and costly mistakes. (A tank contamination or mistake mix can cause bleaching, striping and other issues.)
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Trust but verify new products. There are so many products from biologicals to stabilizers, but it's really important to run tests and verify that the products work. Leave check strips, and verify ROI.
During the conversation with hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader, Regg mentions a couple of Pioneer resources including a scouting calendar and a corn disease tracker:
Corteva Corn Disease Tracker: https://www.corteva.us/press-releases/Pioneer-Launches-New-Mobile-Tool-to-Identify-Pests-Diseases-and-Deficiencies-in-Crops.html
Pioneer Scouting Calendar: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/scouting-calendar.html
The first year Nick Hedden started helping growers manage water hemp was 2016. It hasn’t taken long for a variety of products to lose their effectiveness.
“It’s definitely been a challenge,” says Hedden, who is an agronomist with Pioneer in Western Indiana. “Water hemp has between 6-8 chemical class resistances. We’ve got to be thorough, and have a good action plan for 20205 water hemp management.”
During this episode of the Pioneer Indiana Agronomy Podcast, Hedden talks with hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader.
Hededen’s advice is to have multiple, very strong modes of action. There is no silver bullet, but there are some new options. He recommends starting with an excellent pre-emergence product to control water hemp before it breaks through the ground.
“After emergence, we are seeing effectiveness with Enlist and Liberty mixed,” Hedden says. “This is what I’d recommend if you’ve got some really heavy water hemp pressure.”
Corteva also has a new product called Kyber® Pro that could be effective.
More about Kyber® Pro: https://www.corteva.us/products-and-solutions/crop-protection/kyber-pro.html
During this episode of the Pioneer Agronomy Podcast Ben Jacob talks with Brian Shrader about the rabbit hole he's gone down this winter. He's been reading a lot about the relationship between sulfur and nitrogen. We know we need to apply some, but when and how much?
"There's not a lot of research on sulfur in corn. But I did find some in Europe to do with small grains," Jacob says. "There's probably a lot of nutrient interaction that we don't give it [sulfur] credit for."
Listen to the full podcast for more takeaways from all they've learned and what research is in the works to give farmers better answers on questions to do with sulfur and soil fertility programs.
Follow Brian Shrader on Instagram at @B_K_Shrader.
Follow Ben Jacob on X at @thebenjacob and on Facebook at Ben Jacob Agronomy.
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The Draft includes data from 11 participants across Illinois and Indiana with more than 300 plots represented. The highest performing corn seed hybrids in 2024 were:
1472, 10811, 14830, 13777 and P1222
During this episode of the Indiana Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss wheat, the weather, and whether an extreme cold snap can kill tar spot. "I'm not under the impression that cold temperatures have any impact on tar spot. It's a fungus, and I'm not aware of any published research that shows that extreme cold kills off those spores," says Joern.
Spoiler alert: Insects are resilient, and they will overwinter. It takes temperatures of -40 degrees celsius to kill off many insects that affect crop health.
Further reading:
What makes winter winter, "winter?" https://extension.sdstate.edu/what-makes-winter-wheat-winter-wheat
Themes in this episode:
A "demand plan" is a strategic forecast of how much of a particular crop or livestock product a farmer should produce based on anticipated market demand, taking into account factors like seasonal fluctuations, consumer preferences, and potential market trends, allowing them to optimize production and minimize waste by only growing what is likely to be sold.
Demand planning is a supply chain management process that enables a company to project future demand and successfully customize company output—be it products or services—according to those projections. It is the linchpin of an effective supply chain, which makes it doubly important to business.
Indiana Strategic Agriculture Plan: https://www.in.gov/isda/programs-and-initiatives/indiana-agriculture-strategic-plan/
2025 Agronomy Research Summary: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy-science.html
Hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob talk about the 2024 harvest during this episode of the Pioneer Indiana podcast offering some advice for determining whether products used during the 2024 growing season made a difference.
Their most important takeaways:
- It's important to understand how most yield monitors work. Most are just a mass flow sensor, and what they are actually measuring is an impact against a plate. So, a denser sample if going to have more of an impact at the same weight. They are an excellent tool when used properly, but it's still best to have scales on your grain cart.
- If you're testing new agronomic products - go perpendicular to the rows.
- One year of data is pretty challenging to make a decision from. Try to use at least a three-year data set from 30 locations or more.
- As salespeople are knocking on your door for products to use in 2025, if they can't talk to you about the data, don't buy.
In Indiana, the entire state is marked by some kind of drought as farmers finish up this year's harvest. If rain doesn't come yet this fall, Indiana farmers are crossing fingers and toes for good snowfall. Lots of problems, but maybe not crops, can erupt when the ground is too dry.
Additionally, many farmers are in their first or second season battling the tar spot fungus. Which raises the question: when do you apply fungicide to combat this pesky new disease? The answer goes back to the weather and to moisture levels.
"Visually it's a really hard disease to scout for, but to some degree you can know it's present," says Indiana agronomist Ben Jacobs. "There is a planting date correlation this year that will match back up with the weather. You can kind of predict or get an idea of how heavy the pressure it going to be if you focus on when you planted and how much moisture you got."
If this is the first season dealing with tar spot, here's the best advice from the Indiana Agronomy podcast:
🌽 - Try not to plan on doing two fungicide applications.
🌽 - Plan to try and apply fungicide earlier, not at the silkening stage but at the blister stage when the kernels are clear or just starting to turn yellow.
🌽 - Push a couple week past when you're used to applying, but not too late.
Learn more about tar spot:
https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Tar-Spot-of-Corn.html
Pioneer tar spot tolerant hybrid seed:
https://www.pioneer.com/us/products/corn/tar-spot.html
As you start to pivot from 2024 harvest to 2025 planting, it's time to start thinking about soil fertility. During this episode of the Pioneer Agronomy podcast, to soil test or not to soil test in drought conditions?
"I wouldn't delay it. There's the option, but if you're usually sampling after Harvest, do it then. Understand that those results might be skewed a little bit. You could make an argument to wait for more moisture in the ground. But if it's my ground and I have the time to get across the field, I'm going to do it in that weather window. I'm in favor of getting it done," says Pioneer Agronomist Ben Jacob.
It's harder to take soil samples when the ground is dry, and some of the numbers could be skewed slightly due to the lack of moisture. If you're going to sample now, podcast host and agronomist Brian Shrader reminds us that soil samples need to be taken at the same depth, even if it's hard to drive the probe to full depth.
Find more resources on nutrient management in the soil from Pioneer here: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy-science/topic.nutrientManagement.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss how harvest is progressing statewide under extremely dry conditions, which have helped keep things moving but pose safety risks for farmers. Agronomists discuss their hybrid and soybean “draft picks” from earlier in the season, highlighting which are outperforming in yield. Growers have raised concerns about crops turning black, largely due to hot, dry weather and disease pressure. There's also discussion on the breakdown of stover post-harvest. Reports from Pioneer test plots show several hybrids exceeding 300 bushels per acre, with Z-series soybeans also achieving strong yields.
For more information on stand evaluation, visit: https://www.pioneer.com/us/yield-results.html
For those starting to look toward 2025, agronomists are recommending farmers watch the calendar and start planning for herbicide and fungicide treatment early. Lots of early tar spot and other diseases and pests are being found in fields at harvest this fall. During this episode of the Indiana Agronomy Podcast from Pioneer, we hear from Brad Burkhart with a crop protection update.
Soybeans shatter? You betcha. Especially when conditions are dry, say during a flash drought. During this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, we hear more about soybean shatter, performance by maturity, as well as wheat planting best practices. Listen for expert advice from Agronomists Carl Joern, Ben Jacobs and Cale Russler.
Preventing Soybean Shatter: https://www.pioneer.com/content/dam /dpagco/pioneer/na/ca/en/files/articles/DF-Reducing-Yield-Loss-from-Pod-Shattering-in-Soybean-NA_CA_EN_V1.pdf
Wheat Planting: https://www.pioneer.com/us/products/wheat.html
Considering trying to get into growing for seed production for Pioneer Seeds? During this episode of the Indiana Agronomy Podcast hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern talk with John Hettinga. Hettinga is the production manager at the Pioneer seed production facility in Plymouth, Indiana.
If you're interested in getting involved in growing for seed production, Hettinga says it's best to start by getting in touch with your local sales rep or territory manager.
Get a look inside Pioneer's breeding program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c-DUEcF5Cs
Take a tour of a seed production facility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzof2wXNR9c
uring this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Podcast host Brian Shrader talks with fellow Pioneer agronomists in different regions of Indiana about how this year's wacky summer weather has affected crops and anticipated yield for 2024. Carl Joern and Ben Jacobs join and talk compounding stress on corn as well as how drastically different rainfall has been from North Indiana to South Indiana.
Also in this episode, three agronomists on what the perfect growing season would look like in the Midwest. What would you say for your crops?
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https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/high-night-temperature-corn.html
During this episode, an agronomist's perspective on "corn sweat," also known as evapotranspiration. That's after a conversation about what a flash drought is and how it's affecting corn and soybean crops in Indiana with Pioneer Agronomists Brian Shrader and Ben Jacobs.
https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/corn-water-use.html
https://www.drought.gov/what-is-drought/flash-drought
In this episode of the Pioneer Agronomy podcast from Indiana, listen in as host Brian Shrader talks with Ben Jacob, both Pioneer agronomists. During this episode, learn about late summer diseases that are effecting crops in South and East Indiana including southern rust, common rust and tar spots. Then, tips on testing stalk quality in late season corn, and a discussion about the absolutely unreal heat we experienced early this week.
More about Southern v Common Rust: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/common_rust.html
Later-Season Decisions in Disease Hotbeds
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss what happens when you have premature death, whether from disease or from early frost. At what point does that photosynthetic shutdown affect your yield? The short answer is, the earlier it happens in that plant's life, the more yield will be affected. The group also discusses deciding when and where to deploy resources when things get tight.
Additional Resources:
Yield Impact of Premature Plant Death in Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Yield-Impact-of-Premature-Plant-Death-in-Corn.html
Phantom Yield Loss in Corn - A Five-Year Nebraska Field Study: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/phantom-yield-loss-corn.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss the rapid development of diseases, including tar spot, Southern rust, White Mold and more. The group also talks about the challenges of scouting, what goes into hybrid development for disease resistance and when fungicide applications should be made.
Additional Resources:
Fungicide Calculator: www.cropprotectionnetwork.org/fungicide-roi-calculator
Tar Spot in Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/tar-spot.html
Tar Spot of Corn in the U.S. and Canada: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Tar-Spot-of-Corn.html
Tar Spot Tolerant Corn Hybrids: https://www.pioneer.com/us/products/corn/tar-spot.html
Southern Rust of Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/southern_rust_cropfocus.html
Are Corn Fungicides Worth the Additional Cost? https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/fungicidesworthcost.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, host Brian Shrader is joined by fellow Indiana Agronomists Jason Geis and Kyle Quick to talk about Red Crown Rot. The disease has been in the U.S. since the 1970s, but it is relatively new to the state of Indiana. The group talks about how to identify Red Crown Rot and its differences from Sudden Death Syndrome. They also discuss potential management, yield impact and how to submit samples to Purdue University.
Additional Resources:
Red Crown Rot in Soybeans: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/red-crown-rot-soybeans.html
Sudden Death Syndrome of Soybeans: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/sds.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern discuss the dog days of summer, including corn aphids and how to differentiate them from their soybean cousins, the effects of wildfire smoke on crops, Southern Rust and rescue nitrogen applications after wet weather.
Resources
Article - Corn Leaf Aphids: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/corn_leaf_aphid_cropfocus.html
Article - Southern Rust of Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/southern_rust_cropfocus.html
Article - Rescue Nitrogen Applications to Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/nitrogen-loss-and-rescue-applications-in-corn.html
Article - Is Smoke from Wildfires Affecting Crop Yields?: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/wildfires-crop-yields.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, host Carl Joern discusses crop conditions following recent weather events and a scouting update. He offers management tips for Phytophthora root rot, sudden death syndrome (SDS) and brown stem rot (BRS). Corn fields are coming into pollination which is the most sensitive part of the plants' lifecycle.
Resources
Article: https://www.corteva.us/Resources/crop-protection/disease-mgmt/prevent-control-soybean-diseases.html
Article: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/corn_pollination_success_cropfocus.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss recent storms and rain events across the state. Ben talks about monitoring for southern rust and other potential crop issues. The hosts discuss evaluating crops in mid-July and fungicide timing.
Resources
Article: When to Watch for Southern Rust in Corn https://www.corteva.us/Resources/crop-protection/disease-mgmt/watch-for-southern-rust-in-corn.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob join first time guest Steve Gray, Corteva Agriscience Trials Agronomist for the Eastern Cornbelt, to talk all things fungicide. Steve talks about fungicide timing, the use of decision aid tools, commodity prices, the status of Corteva's fungicide model timing tool and more.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader welcome Dr. Damon Smith, Ph.D. Plant Pathology, and Professor at the University Wisconsin, Madison, to talk about forecasting and managing white mold in soybeans and tar spot in corn. Dr. Smith also talks about his experience in Machine Learning, Deep Modelling and the role of artificial intelligence in agriculture.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Ben Jacob and Carl Joern welcome back Scott Eversgerd, Pioneer Field Agronomist in Illinois. Scott provides an update on Illinois wheat conditions and harvest. The trio also discuss double-crop beans and how growers can best manage late-planted soybeans. They also discuss corn fungicide planning and timing.
Resources
Article: 7 Tips for a Successful Soybean Double-Crop - https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Enlist-with-double-crop-soybeans.html
Article: Management of Late-Planted Soybeans - https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Management-of-Late-Planted-Soybeans.html
Article: Timing Soybean Desiccation as a Harvest Aid - https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Timing-Soybean-Desiccation-As-A-Harvest-Aid.html
Article: Effect of Foliar Fungicide Timing on Corn Yield - https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/foliar_fungicide_corn_yield.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss early season heat and the issues that can linger in fields because of it. With many areas experiencing higher-than-average rainfall and now experiencing excessive heat early in the crop's lifecycle, diseases like Tar Spot and Gray Leaf Spot can take over fields and reduce yield throughout. The group also discuss drought-tolerant corn hybrids and the importance of taking care of fields early and often.
Resources
Article - Tar Spot of Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Tar-Spot-of-Corn.html
Video - How Tar Spot Spreads: https://youtu.be/3coT-ICaNSw?si=BOY0WSZpEVLawMcc
Article - Gray Leaf Spot of Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/gray_leaf_spot_cropfocus.html
PDF - Pioneer Research to Develop Drought-Tolerant Corn Hybrids: https://www.pioneer.com/CMRoot/Pioneer/US/products/seed_trait_technology/see_the_difference/corn_drought.pdf
Article - Heat Stress Effects on Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/heat-stress-corn.html
In this thirst-quenching episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podast, hosts Brian Shrader, Carl Joern and Ben Jacob talk with Aaron Vargas, Managing Partner for Backpocket Brewing, a craft brewery located in Coralville, Iowa. The group discuss the agronomics of brewing beer, the history of Backpocket and discuss a new beer brewed specifically to promote Pioneer's Z-Series Soybeans.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss the economics of agriculture with guest Chris Taylor, Senior Agriculture Economics for Corteva Agriscience. The group discuss inport and export news as it relates to agriculture, economic shifts in agriculture and farm interest rates, farmland values and futures, and the impact of global commodity prices.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern focus on the post-planting essentials: herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. Joining his episode is Brad Burkhart, Market Development Specialist for Corteva Agriscience. The group discuss Indiana planting progress and decisions growers behind on planting may have to make. They also talk about nitrogen management, herbicides and tackling weeds early, corn fungicide applications and much, much more.
Resources
Maximizing the Value of Foliar Fungicides in Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/maximizing_foliar_fungicides_corn.html
Managing to Overcome Stubborn Weeds: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/management-tips/managing-to-overcome-stubborn-weeds.html
Early Season Weed Control is a Must: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/early-season-weed-control-cropfocus.html
White Mold Management: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/white_mold.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader are joined by Dr. Dan Quinn is the Extension Corn Specialist at Purdue University. The group discuss topics such as research and findings from 2023 harvest, late-season plant and nitrogen stabilizer and inhibitor products for 2024. They also talk about making nitrogen management decisions for this year, sulfur and other inputs and Dr. Quinn writes out a prescription for high corn yield.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern discuss flexibility with your planting plans. Whether wet weather or cold temperatures have kept you out of the fields, you may be planting a little later - or more sporadically than previous years. While you may need to adjust your planting and herbicide and nitrogen plans, there's no need to panic! Brian and Carl provide insight and tips on how growers can navigate an unusual planting season and keep their crop set up for yield success.
Resources
Corn and Soybean Scouting Calendar: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/scouting-calendar.html
Reproductive Soybean Growth Stages and Scouting Tips: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/landing-reproductive.html
Vegetative Corn Growth Stages and Scouting Tips: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/corn-ve-v2.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob get some fresh information on a not-so-often talked about crop - mint. Dr. Mary Gumz, Agronomy Innovation Leader, Corteva Agriscience. She provides insight on mint as a crop, agronomics behind the crop and how it goes from plant to product.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern discuss emergence for soybeans, corn and wheat and how frost and/or freezing can impact each crop. The duo also discuss hustle planting, or when farmers should get in the field after rain and how they often have more time to plant than they think.
Resources
Article - Early Season Frost Damage to Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Early-Season-Frost-Damage-to-Corn.html
Article - Freeze Damage in Wheat: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/freeze-damage-in-wheat.html
Video - Scouting for Frost Damage in Soybeans: https://youtu.be/cZsfx4XS0Rs?si=yHzaLyXutTbSPjUs
Video - Scouting for Frost or Freeze-Damaged Soybeans: https://youtu.be/rrjwXWKQMLc?si=QrfrO2SzG7EhNSnd
Video - Evaluating Soybean Stand After Freeze: https://youtu.be/F4d4yxfg8kY
IT'S BACK! For the third year, the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast is hosting its famous Pioneer Product Draft! While the previous two years focused on corn hybrids, this year agronomists from Indiana and Illinois are choosing their favorite Pioneer corn hybrids and Pioneer soybean varieties. Can any of the hybrids or varieties knockoff the reigning yield champ Pioneer® brand P1742Q corn?
Hybrids and Varieties Selected:
R1:1 - P35Z76E soybeans
R1:2 - P1742Q corn
R1:3 - P14830Q corn
R1:4 - P13777V corn
R1:5 - P1136AM corn
R1:6 - P1380AM corn
R1:7 - P1587Q corn
R1:8 - P32Z91E soybeans
R1:9 - P13841AM corn
R1:10 - P10811AM corn
R1:11 - P28Z30E soybeans
R2:1 - P1170AM corn
R2:2 - P1222AM corn
R2:3 - P38Z63E soybeans
R2:4 - P13050AM corn
R2:5 - P31Z03E soybeans
R2:6 - P37Z06E soybeans
R2:7 - P40Z57E soybeans
R2:8 - P28Z89E soybeans
R2:9 - P23Z82E soybeans
R2:10 - P10477Q corn
R2:11 - P09312V corn
Resources
Pioneer Corn Product Catalog: https://www.pioneer.com/us/product-catalog/crop-corn.html
Pioneer Soybean Product Catalog: https://www.pioneer.com/us/product-catalog/crop-soybean.html
Previous Drafts
2023 Pioneer Hybrid Draft: https://pioneer-agronomy-indiana.simplecast.com/episodes/pioneer-hybrid-draft-2023
2022 Pioneer Hybrid Draft: https://pioneer-agronomy-indiana.simplecast.com/episodes/pioneer-hybrid-draft
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader discuss commodity prices, interest rates and the cost of inputs of 1980. Can Brian stay in the ballpark for guesses? Tune in and find out! The duo also provide a field update for Indiana and parts of Illinois, as growers inch closer to planting.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern discuss solar radiation in corn production as well as the sun's impact on soybeans. The trio provide an Indiana weather and growing conditions roundup, talk about the 2024 solar eclipse and dive into the importance of solar radiation in corn production. They discuss shade studies, the role of photosynthesis and Pioneer genetics.
Resources
Article: Solar Radiation in Corn Production: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/solar-radiation-corn.html
Article: Effects of Reduced Solar Radiation on Corn Growth and Yield: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/reduced-solar-radiation-on-corn.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss the importance of planting depth for corn. They discuss corn planting depth research, how planting depth impacts corn plant development and other factors farmers should consider in order to maximize their corn crop's yield potential in the spring and throughout the early growing season.
Resources
Article: Corn Planting Depth: Soil Temperature and Moisture Flux in the Furrow
Article: Corn Planting Depth
Video: Corn Planting Depth: 5 Reasons Why It's Important
Webpage: Corn Planting Depth Drives Yield Potential
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss soybean seeding rates, variable seeding rates, planting dates and more as growers get ready to plant their 2024 crop. The number of seeds to plant per acre is a decision that crop producers must make each year and is important for maximizing yield potential of the crop. In general, the objective is to plant seeds at sufficient density to maximize light capture and yield potential but avoid planting more seeds than necessary, which would incur additional seed cost and could potentially have a detrimental effect on the crop due to increased competition among the plants for resources.
Resources
Soybean Seeding Rate Considerations: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/soybean-seeding-rates.html
Soybean Seeding Rate - Past, Present and VRS Future: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Soybean-Seeding-Rate-Past-Present-VRS-Future.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss the weather - and more importantly, how weather impacts your yield. Joining this episode is Timothy Hart, Senior Research Associate with Corteva Agriscience. The trio discuss the importance of weather pillars, and their go-to weather sources. They also discuss how to interpret weather data, the future of weather data and how it will impact yield for growers.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, host Brian Shrader continues the series of Checking in with the (Crop) Doc. Joining this episode is Dr. Laura Lindsey, Soybean and Small Grains Specialist at Ohio State University. The duo discuss planting date and research that has gone into optimal corn and soybean planting dates. They also discuss wheat and small grain management as well as research Dr. Lindsey is working on throughout 2024.
Resources
https://www.youtube.com/@OSUAgronomicCrops
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYF9OoXOv7Q&list=PLYlh_BdeqniI7zaFVi1VPCpZ26EQ_YTAT
https://soybeanresearchinfo.com/science-for-success/about-science-for-success/
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, host Ben Jacob discusses crop protection tips and reminders and the importance of understanding the role unseasonably warm temperatures will have. Joining this episode is Brad Burkhart, market development specialist and crop protection expert with Corteva Agriscience. The pair discuss pre-plant weed control, spring nitrogen management and post-planting weed and pest control.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader discuss winter canola and its viability as a double-crop in regions like Kentucky and maybe one day Indiana. Joining the duo is Chad Berghoefer, Global Product Director - Biofuels, Corteva Agriscience. Chad provides a background on crops as renewable fuel, canola as a renewable fuel and winter canola as a potential double-crop option for growers.
Resources
Forward-thinking Farming Webinar - Fueling the Future with New Biofuels
- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/8IjpuRzMasc
- Corteva Portal link: https://training.corteva.com/Subject/Index/1168/40#dt_
Corteva Canola products: https://www.corteva.ca/en/crops/canola.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss soybean cyst nematode. Joining the podcast is Lance Shepherd, Pioneer Field Agronomist. The group discuss SCN in different parts of Indiana, as it is not as prevalent in some areas, while it's currently wreaking havoc in others.
Resources
Tylka - SCN in the Midwest (PDF): https://www.agry.purdue.edu/cca/2008/proceedings/tylka.pdf
Purdue University - SCN Entomology: https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/publications/E-210/E-210.html
Brownfield - Pioneer continues fight against SCN: https://brownfieldagnews.com/2023/09/pioneer-continues-fight-against-scn/
Pioneer: Refocusing on SCN Management: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Refocusing-on-Soybean-Cyst-Nematode-Management.html
Pioneer: SCN Populations Across the Corn Belt: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/scn-population-midwest.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Carl Joern and Ben Jacob begin a series on interviewing crop doctors. Whether it's building an in-season nutrient plan or getting the right seed for your acres, finding the right prescription can be difficult. Making it a little easier is Dr. Shaun Casteel, Associate Professor of Agronomy at Purdue University. Dr. Casteel and the Indiana trio discuss tips for managing crops in 2024, maximizing yield and data-driven nutrient management advice.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, host Brian Shrader sits down with co-host Carl Joern, getting to know Carl a little better. From an upbringing that wasn't-to-agricultural, so finding a path at Purdue that would eventually lead to becoming a Pioneer Agronomist, Carl goes in-depth into his background.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss the 2024 Pioneer Agronomy Conference and the latest Pioneer Agronomy Research Summary. The pair highlight takeaways from the annual agronomy conference, including seminars and topics from agronomists throughout the United States. The pair also touch on topics of interest from the 2024 Agronomy Research Summary.
Resources
2024 Pioneer Agronomy Research PDF: https://www.pioneer.com/content/dam/dpagco/pioneer/na/us/en/files/agronomy/DOC-Agronomy-Book-Pioneer-NA-US-V1.pdf
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob continue to get to know area agronomists as host Ben swaps to guest. Ben talks about his journey to being a Pioneer Agronomist, discussing an agricultural background filled with research and growth.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss entomology and pest management with Dr. John Obermeyer. Dr. Obermeyer is an entomologist and Integrated Pest Mgmt Supervisor with the Purdue University extension. The trio dive into cold weather and the impact it has on soil and crop pests.
Resources
Insect Survival in Cold and/or Saturated Conditions: https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/newsletters/pestandcrop/article/insect-survival-in-cold-and-or-saturated-conditions-chill-and-dont-breathe/
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern discuss how agronomists help growers get bushels in the grain bin. From soil prepping and crop planting, to fertilizing and harvesting - oh, and everything in between, agronomists work with growers, trying to get a solid seed ROI. In this episode, hosts discuss navigating market uncertainty, early season fertilizer and fungicide decisions, the importance of soil testing and crop protection planning.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader take a deep dive ... into the life and times of Brian Shrader. From growing up a ridge till farmer, to studying agriculture and becoming an agronomist, Brian discusses what makes him, HIM!
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader revisit a previous episode interviewing Dr. William McFee, a former Purdue Agronomy professor and current tree farm owner. The group discuss Christmas trees, pest and fertility management and how the next generation is still buying real Christmas trees.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob continue talking with local Pioneer agronomists. Joining this episode is Kyle Quick. Kyle is a Pioneer Agronomist in Indiana. He discusses his background and education in agronomy and what he enjoys about Pioneer.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob continue a discussion on preparing for the next growing season. Now is the time many growers are making decisions for 2024 - especially in terms of inputs and in-season fieldwork. The duo discuss the importance of field fertility and soil sampling, waterhemp issues in Indiana fields and doing your crop health due diligence as the calendar turns.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern provide an overview of harvest data in Indiana as harvest wraps up. They also discuss making agronomic decisions and what goes into selecting the right seed for your acres. They also provide the final update for the 2023 Pioneer Hybrid Draft. Hybrid draft data took into consideration over 200 plots across the state. The winning hybrid was Pioneer® brand P1742Q corn.
Resources
2023 Hybrid Draft podcast episode: https://pioneer-agronomy-indiana.simplecast.com/episodes/pioneer-hybrid-draft-2023
In-season Hybrid Draft update: https://pioneer-agronomy-indiana.simplecast.com/episodes/bye-week-standings-and-hybrid-draft-update
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob round out this series on Purdue Football Agronomics - ending by talking to Andrew Ferrel, Pioneer Product Agronomist and Indiana Hoosier representative. The group look back on the 2023 growing season in Indiana, discuss 2024 and 2025 planning and touch on the new Z-series soybeans. They also talk Boilermaker-Hoosier football.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern get closer to wrapping up their series of talking with Corteva and Pioneer personnel who have attended universities on the Purdue Boilermakers football schedule. Representing Northwestern on this episode is Crystal Williams, Pioneer Field Agronomist in Northern Illinois. The trio discuss variability in yield throughout Illinois for the 2023 growing season, combatting corn and soybean pests and diseases and give their outcome predictions for the Purdue vs. Northwestern game.
Resources
Listen to Crystal Williams on the Pioneer Agronomy Illinois podcast:
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify Podcasts
- Simplecast Podcasts
Seed and Seedling Diseases of Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/seed-seedling-diseases-corn.html
Soybean Seed and Seedling Diseases: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/seed_seedling_diseases_cropfocus.html
Early Season Soybean Pests and Diseases: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/early-soybean-pests-diseases.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader continue going through the Purdue Boilermakers football schedule, interviewing Corteva and Pioneer employees and alumni from each school. Joining this week is Jay Zielske, Pioneer Field Agronomist and University of Minnesota Golden Gopher. The trio discuss Minnesota and Indiana harvest updates, how to combat weather extremes and the pests that come with, and soybean diseases such as soybean cyst nematode and white mold.
0:00 - 8:38 Minnesota and Indiana Harvest Update
8:39 - 16:10 Combatting Extremes and Pests
16:11 - 24:14 Soybean Cyst Nematode and White Mold Management
24:15 - 30:11 When Should I Plant Corn?
30:12 - 40:15 Purdue vs. Minnesota
40:16 - 48:51 Skin Cancer Awareness
Resources
Your Field is Our Office with Jay Zielske and Ashley Storby links
- Spotify
- Apple
- Simplecast
Soybean Cyst Nematode Populations Across the Cornbelt: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/scn-population-midwest.html
Refocusing on Soybean Cyst Nematode Management: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Refocusing-on-Soybean-Cyst-Nematode-Management.html
Integrated Management of White Mold in Soybean Production: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/white_mold.html
Early Corn Planting Considerations: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/early-corn-planting-cropfocus.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, host Carl Joern continues to charge through Purdue's football schedule, interviewing alumni from each school the week the teams meet on the gridiron. Joining this episode to provide her prediction is 2x University of Michigan graduate Brook Cunningham. Brook is the Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer of Corteva Agriscience. She will be featured on an upcoming episode of the podcast. Carl discusses early corn crop yields in Eastern Illinois and Indiana. He also provides another update to the Pioneer Hybrid Draft, with many Pioneer® brand corn hybrids performing well, making for a tight race.
Resources
2023 Hybrid Draft podcast episode: https://pioneer-agronomy-indiana.simplecast.com/episodes/pioneer-hybrid-draft-2023
Hybrid Draft Update: https://pioneer-agronomy-indiana.simplecast.com/episodes/bye-week-standings-and-hybrid-draft-update
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob continue to charge through Purdue's football schedule, interviewing alumni from each school the week the teams meet on the gridiron. Joining this episode Nebraska alum and former Corn Husker football player Brandon Wardyn. Brandon, a Husker for their 1997 National Championship, is currently a Corn Evaluation Zone Leader for Corteva Agriscience. The trio discuss Pillars of Pioneer research, Pioneer's germplasm and local breeding around Nebraska.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, host Carl Joern solos this episode, bringing listeners up to speed on Indiana harvest and field observations. He also provides a mid-season roundup for the Purdue Football Schedule podcast episode predictions. Carl also revisits the Pioneer Hybrid Draft. In June, Pioneer agronomists from around the state selected Pioneer Corn Hybrids in a fantasy-style draft to go head-to-head based on yield and overall harvest performance. Listen to that podcast here: https://pioneer-agronomy-indiana.simplecast.com/episodes/pioneer-hybrid-draft-2023
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Schrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern continue on with Purdue's football schedule, talking with Pioneer and Corteva agronomy experts from each respective school. Joining this episode is Pioneer Agronomist John Schoenhals. The group discusses field and crop reports in Ohio and Indiana, including reported issues with ear mold, harvest observation, stalk quality problems and Purdue vs. Ohio State football.ResourcesCommon Corn Ear Rots: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/common_corn_ear_rots_cropfocus.htmlMonitoring Corn Fields for Stalk Quality Problems: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/stalk_quality.htmlManaging White Mold of Soybeans: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/managing_white_mold_soybeans.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, host Ben Jacob continues to charge through Purdue's football schedule, interviewing alumni from each school the week the teams meet on the gridiron. Joining this episode are Don Gerhls, Pioneer Soybean Marketing Lead, and Brad Burnett, Pioneer District Lead. Ben and the Hawkeyes discuss Indiana harvest observations, Iowa crop conditions, soybeans across the United States and changes in agriculture through the years.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob continue going through Purdue's football schedule, talking with Pioneer and Corteva agronomy experts from each respective school. Joining this episode are Dave Koehn and Andy Knepp, Pioneer Agronomists from Illinois and graduates of the University of Illinois. The group discuss field and crop reports in Indiana and Illinois, checking corn stalk integrity before harvest, early harvest observations and Purdue vs. Illinois football.
Resources
Stalk Lodging in Corn - Causes and Management: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/stalk-lodging-corn.html
Monitor Corn Fields for Stalk Quality Problems: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/stalk_quality.html
Evaluating Corn Stalks for Stalk Rots: https://youtu.be/YkPTFddE0po?si=zGhZcKHNI9N1Zi9m
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern continue going through Purdue's football schedule, talking with Pioneer and Corteva agronomy experts from each respective school. Joining this episode are Ryan Bates and Mike Gronski, Pioneer Field Agronomists from Wisconsin and Wisconsin Badgers. The group discuss Wisconsin weather and field variability throughout the growing season, silage and grain harvest progress and cold weather agronomics.
Resources
Effects of Cold Temperatures Following Soybean Planting: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Effects-Cold-Temperatures-Following-Soybean-Planting.html
Cold Stress Effects on Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/cold-stress-emergence-corn.html
The Silage Zone: https://www.pioneer.com/us/products/forages/silage-zone.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader continue to run through Purdue University's football schedule and talk with Corteva and Pioneer personnel across the country, visiting with one alum from each school. Representing Syracuse University is Jaclyn Quick, Detailed Production Scheduling Leader at Corteva Agriscience. This podcast episode covers pre-harvest observations and plant health as growers get ready to take the fields for harvest 2023. They also talk about pest and disease pressure, and what growers can do to maximize harvest yield despite pressure concerns. With Jaclyn the team discusses Corteva Crop Protection and Crop Production Locations throughout North America and how it impacts growers each year.Â
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader continue to charge through Purdue University's football schedule and talk with Corteva and Pioneer personnel across the country, visiting with one alum from each school. Joining this episode and representing the Virginia Tech Hokies is Kevin Dillon, Production Research Scientist for Corteva Agriscience. Kevin discusses his role in seed production research and producibility and experiments he and his team conduct and how they leverage their data and findings.Â
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob talk silage. With silage harvest in full swing in Indiana, Brian and Ben talk with Dann Bolinger, Dairy Specialist for Pioneer, about timing your silage harvest, staging silage harvest for maximum return on investment and managing disease during harvest. Dann also discusses the use of Plenish® high oleic feed stuffs for dairy and non-dairy use.Â
Resources
Pioneer Corn Silage Resource: https://www.pioneer.com/us/products/forages/corn-silage.html
Pioneer Corn Silage Seed Guide: https://www.pioneer.com/us/products/forages/corn-silage/corn-silage-seed-finder.html
Video: 2023 Fiber Digestibility: https://youtu.be/t21-B5ACsY8
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader charge through Purdue University's football schedule and talk with Pioneer personnel across the country, visiting with one alum from each school. From Fresno State, Eric Migliazzo is a Pioneer Territory Manager in California. The group discusses California cropping systems, water and input management considerations and diseases that attack California crops. They also talk about hybrid variations and soybean growth in California. Listen to the end for score predictions and to learn more about Fresno State ag.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader discuss Indiana field observations and management considerations. Joining this episode is Kyle Quick, Pioneer Field Agronomist. The group touch on corn growth updates, potassium and sulfur deficiency around the state and fungal diseases. White mold has been spotted in Northern Indiana and the crew talk scouting tips and management recommendations for combatting.
Resources
Soybean Phosphorus and Potassium Uptake, Partitioning, and Removal: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/soybean-phosphorus-potassium-uptake.html
Phosphorus and Potassium Fertility for Corn and Soybean: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/phosphorus_potassium_fertility.html
In-Season Sulfur Application in Soybean: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/in-season-sulfur-applications.html
Soybean Nitrogen and Sulfur Uptake, Partitioning, and Removal: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/soybean-nitrogen-sulfur-uptake.html
Managing White Mold of Soybeans: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/managing_white_mold_soybeans.html
Integrated Management of White Mold in Soybean Production: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/white_mold.html
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader discuss Indiana crop outlook for corn and soybeans, planning for post-harvest and interesting pests and diseases they've encountered in the field. Soybean stem cankers, gray leaf spot and hover fly larvae have been spotted in a few fields throughout Indiana. A peculiar pest popped up in one field which was later identified as Disease Lesion Mimic Mutants. What are these mutants? Listen to find out!
Resources
Crop Focus Stem Canker: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/stem_canker_cropfocus2.html
Gray Leaf Spot: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/gray_leaf_spot_cropfocus.html
Crop Focus Managing Gray Leaf Spot: https://www.pioneer.com/CMRoot/Pioneer/US/Non_Searchable/agronomy/cropfocus_pdf/gls_foliar_fungicide_cropfocus.pdf
Beneficial Predators, Hover Flies: https://www.pioneer.com/CMRoot/international/hawaii/News/Pioneer_BeneficialInsects_Chart.pdf
Disease Lesion Mimic Mutants: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/disease-lesion-mimic-mutants.html
Summary
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader discuss Sudden Death Syndrome in soybeans, lookalike diseases like Red Crown Rot and the importance of proper diagnoses for treatment in future growing seasons. The trio also talk about Southern Rust concerns in corn, late-season fungicide applications and more.
Resources
Agronomy Article: Sudden Death Syndrome of Soybeans
Video: Symptoms and Management of Red Crown Rot
Video: Red Crown Rot in Soybeans
Agronomy Article: Red Crown Rot in Soybeans
Video: Southern Rust Management in Corn
Agronomy Article: Southern Rust of Corn
Agronomy Article: Maximizing the Value of Foliar Fungicides in Corn
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob conduct the Second Annual Pioneer Hybrid Draft. Pioneer Product and Field Agronomists, as well as Sales Representatives, draft two hybrid families each. At the end of the year, the fantasy team with the best-yielding hybrid families wins! Hybrid performance will be awarded points, with only the top 5 performers tallying a score. Check back in the Fall for results and winners.Â
Agronomy Article: Crop Management in a Changing Climate
Midwestern Regional Climate Center Website
MRCC: National and Regional Weather Networks
Corn Growing Decision Day Support Tool
Purdue University: Indiana State Climate Office Website
Tar Spot Management
- Agronomy Article: Tar Spot of Corn
- Agronomy Article: Tar Spot Primer from the Experts
- Video: Evaluating Corn Hybrids for Tar Spot Tolerance
- Video: Handling Tar Spot
White Mold Management
- Agronomy Article: Managing White Mold of Soybeans
- Agronomy Article: Integrated Management of White Mold in Soybean Production
Phytophthora Root Rot Management
- Agronomy Article: Phytophthora Root Rot and Stem Rot
- Crop Focus: Phytophthora Root Rot
Foliar Fungicides
- Agronomy Article: Maximizing the Value of Foliar Fungicides in Corn
- Agronomy Article: Effect of Foliar Fungicide Timing on Corn Yield
Purdue University Extension
- Purdue Field Crop Quick Disease Guide
- Time to Scout for Diseases in Field Crops: What to look for in Corn
- Field Crop Disease Update in Indiana
- Efficacy of Fungicide Applications in the Control of Disease in Corn Production
Tar Spot
- Agronomy Article: Tar Spot of Corn
Soybean Diseases
- Agronomy Article: Early Season Soybean Diseases
- Agronomy Article: Soybean Seed and Seedling Diseases
White Mold of Soybeans
- Agronomy Article: Integrated Management of White Mold in Soybean Production
- Agronomy Article: Managing White Mold of Soybeans
Soybean Disease vs. PPO Injury
- Video: Determining whether your field has soybean seedling disease or PPO injury
Silk Clipping
- Video: Managing Silk Clipping Pests
- Agronomy Article: Corn Rootworm Silk Feeding
Fungicide Applications
- Agronomy Article: Maximizing the Value of Foliar Fungicides in Corn
- Agronomy Article: Effects of Foliar Fungicide Timing on Corn Yield
Agronomy Article: Is Smoke from Wildfires Affecting Crop Yields?
Agronomy Article: Wind Lodging Effects on Corn Growth and Grain Yield
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss crop reports from around Indiana. Agronomists from Illinois join in to provide crop reports from their state and participate in a hybrid draft.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob continue getting to know local Pioneer agronomists. Joining this episode is Cale Russler. Cale is currently an agronomist in Southwest Indiana. Previously he was a Pioneer Product Agronomist in Indiana and made the switch to Field agronomist earlier this year.
Rapid Growth Syndrome
- PDF - Rapid Growth Syndrome in Corn
- Video - Causes and Detection of Rapid Growth Syndrome
Anhydrous Ammonia
- PDF - Preplant Anhydrous Ammonia and Corn Seedling Injury
- Web- Instinct II® Nitrogen Stabilizer Factsheet
- Web - Optinyte® Technology: The Inside Story
- Article - 3 Tips for Successful Sidedress Nitrogen Application
Spider Mites
- Agronomy Article - Two-Spotted Spider Mites in Soybeans
Hail Damage
- Guide - Soybean Hail Decisions
Post-Herbicide Applications
- Purdue - 2023 Dicamba Facts
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss early season crop reports around Indiana. Hosts report on drought conditions in their areas, challenges in fields and more. Joining this episode is Nick Hedden, Pioneer Agronomist in Western Indiana. Nick discusses field conditions in his area as well as his journey in agronomy.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader welcome Dr. Mary Gumz to the podcast. The trio talk about her journey to Pioneer and what makes Dr. Mary Gumz the Queen of the Agronomy Team.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern continue to get to know local Indiana Pioneer agronomists. Joining this episode is Lance Shepherd, Pioneer Field Agronomist in Eastern Indiana. Lance provides his journey to becoming an agronomist with Pioneer. The group also discuss field conditions and early planting reports throughout Indiana.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob continue their "Get To Know An Agronomist" series. Joining this week's episode of Pioneer Agronomist Jason Geis. Jason talks about his background in agriculture and what brought him to Pioneer.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader continue their journey of getting to know local agronomists. Joining this episode is Mike Kampwerth, Pioneer Product Agronomist.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern provide a field conditions and planting update for growers in Indiana. The trio also discuss agronomics of the fields and early crop emergence.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader discuss cold weather agronomy with Pioneer Product Agronomist Andrew Ferrel. The trio provides tips for dealing with crops during the cold spring. They also talk about Andrew's journey to becoming a Pioneer Agronomist.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader continue their deep-dive into the agronomy team by talking with Agronomist Eric Miller. Eric talks about his education in agriculture, time before Pioneer and his experience working as a Pioneer agronomist.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader provide a planting outlook for the week of April 10, 2023. Joining the trio is Jason Geis, Pioneer Field Agronomist. The group discusses whether growers can get into their fields this week and, if they are in the fields, what they should be doing.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob are joined by Brian Early, Pioneer Field Agronomist. A guest on previous episodes, Carl and Ben talk with Brian about his background and career in agriculture and agronomy.
Pioneer Agronomy - Refocusing on Soybean Cyst Nematode Management: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Refocusing-on-Soybean-Cyst-Nematode-Management.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader welcome Jeff Whitinger to the podcast. Jeff is retiring from his post as Pioneer Area Sales Manager and is recapping his career in agriculture and agronomy with the IPA team.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) and provide management recommendations. Joining the episode is Pioneer Field Agronomist Jason Geis. On this episode, the trio talk about SDs in 2022, how to scout for the disease and how growers can manage it in 2023 and beyond.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Ben Jacob, Brian Shrader and Carl Joern discuss 2023 wheat considerations for growers in Indiana. The trio talk about wheat management tips from what was learned in 2022 and provide tips for early season stand assessment. They also provide insight into nutrient management and wheat nitrogen planning.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader talk with Dave Henderson. Dave has had a long, illustrious career with Pioneer - most recently as a Pioneer Area Manager. The trio talk about Dave's journey with Pioneer, highlights, changes and more!
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader bring back a familiar voice - Dr. Dan Quinn of Purdue University. Carl, Brian and Dr. Quinn review high yield corn study results and discuss upcoming corn trials in 2023.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern take a trip down Pioneer Memory Lane with former Agronomy Manager Dan Berning. The trio celebrate Dan's retirement from Pioneer and discuss Dan's long career with Pioneer, from starting as an agronomist and meandering through the Pioneer agronomy positions.
For more information on the Asiatic Garden Beetle, visit: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/asiatic_garden_beetle-cropfocus.html
Learn more about Corteva biologicals: https://www.corteva.us/products-and-solutions/biologicals.html
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss soybean planting timing as well as soybean replant decisions farmers faced in 2022. Joining the episode is Brian Early, Pioneer Field Agronomist. This episode is a continuation of a discussion from a previous episode, When to Plant Corn. Listen to that episode here: https://pioneer-agronomy-indiana.simplecast.com/episodes/when-to-plant-corn
For more episodes with Danny Brummel, visit: https://pioneer-agronomy-indiana.simplecast.com/episodes/how-pioneer-utilizes-drones-during-the-growing-season
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss food plots and wildlife improvement. Food plots can increase available nutrition for wildlife as well as influence movements, abundance, and visibility of wildlife on a property. Food plot crops generally consist of but are not limited to: legumes (clovers, alfalfa, beans, etc.), grains and certain wildflowers. The plants may be annual or perennial. In agricultural areas, food plots may be planted in fields after the crop has been harvested and left standing through the fall, winter, and early spring for the use of wildlife.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader conduct the podcast's first on-site recording. Dr. William McFee, former Agronomy department head at Purdue University, joins the podcast to discuss his background and time with the Purdue Agronomy Department. Dr. McFee also talks about Christmas Trees and Indiana Christmas Tree production as Dr. McFee runs a Christmas tree farm with his son.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern discuss regional challenges agronomists and growers faces throughout the season. Joining this episode is Pioneer Field Agronomist Eric Miller, talking about planting windows, challenges and successes over the season and advice to growers going into the 2023 growing season.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Carl Joern and Ben Jacob provide a 2022 growing season roundup. Joining this episode are Indiana Pioneer Product Agronomists Andrew Ferrel, Mike Kampwerth and Cale Russler. The group provide recaps of the 2022 growing season throughout Indiana and what growers can expect in 2023 and beyond.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern bring you a very special, very informational Thanksgiving episode. Brian and Carl talk Thanksgiving history, educate listeners on where their Thanksgiving meals come from, and provide turkey safety tips for those preparing meals.
Website - A & L Great Lakes Laboratories
Article - Soil Sampling and Test Interpretation
Article - Soil Sampling Tips
Articles - Tips for Managing Nitrogen
Video - Nitrogen Best Management Practices
Product - N-Serve® nitrogen stabilizer
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss Indiana harvest progress and wheat breeding in Windfall, Indiana. Joining the podcast today is Jerron Schmoll, Product LifeCycle Manager.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Ben Jacob, Brian Shrader and Carl Joern discuss Pioneer® brand soybeans and current and upcoming technology. Joining the crew this episode is Don Kyle, Soybean Breeding Evaluation Zone Lead. They also discuss Pioneer® brand A-Series soybeans, yield performance and what's next in soybean seed technology.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob continue their harvest tour around the state and cover Northeast Indiana. Joining the trio this episode are fellow Pioneer Agronomists Lance Shepherd and Eric Miller. The group cover a number of topics including a 2022 growing season summary, early harvest results for the area, an overall disease summary for the year, and harvest tips for growers as they wrap up the 2022 season.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Carl Joern and Ben Jacob continue their around-the-state review of harvest and field conditions. In this episode, the team focuses on the Northwest side of the state. Joining the trio is Brian Early, Pioneer Field Agronomist. The group also talk about planning for the 2023 season, tar spot observations and soybean disease management.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Carl Joern and Ben Jacob provide a harvest update as farmers in Indiana take to the fields. This episode focuses on the southern part of Indiana and their harvest progress and early yield results. Joining the trio are Indiana-based Pioneer agronomists Dan Emmert and Jason Geis.
Managing Winter Cover Crops in Corn and Soybean Cropping Systems
WATCH - Why use cover crops
WATCH - Cereal Rye 101
WATCH - Cover crops and weed management
WATCH - 2019 Rotational Restrictions Cover crop planting and mixes
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Management Practices for Pioneer® Brand Soybeans with the Plenish® Trait
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WATCH: Fall Weed Management
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WATCH: Plenish® high oleic soybean Weed Control Strategy
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss seed production as harvest nears. As many farmers get ready for harvest, they will also turn their attention to 2023 seed. Joining this episode are Megan Dreher and John Hettinga. Megan is a Production Planning Manager at Corteva Agriscience and John is a Field Operations Manager.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern provide a crop condition update from around Indiana. The trio also discuss end-of-season water use and address disease issues and pressure.
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The Kernel - Purdue University Extension
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Corn Pollination Success webpage
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Crop Focus - Corn Pollination Success PDF
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The Kernel - Purdue University Extension
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Corn Pollination Success webpage
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Crop Focus - Corn Pollination Success PDF
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Research Shows New Nutrient Sufficiency Ranges for High Yield Crops
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Plant Tissue Testing for Phosphorus and Potassium in Corn
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob continue their virtual tour around the state of Indiana. Helping with the discussion of crop conditions and field reports are Brian Early and Nick Hedden, Pioneer Field Agronomists.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob continue their tour around Indiana and discuss current crop conditions and provide agronomy updates and recommendations. Joining the duo are Pioneer Agronomists Lance Shepherd and Eric Miller.
- Heat Stress Effects on Corn
- How Early Season Drought Affects Your Corn Crop
- Drought-Stressed Grain Harvest
- Considerations for Herbicide Applications under Hot Dry Conditions
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, your hosts let listeners in on their fantasy Pioneer hybrid draft. Each 'owner' selects a number of Pioneer corn hybrids to follow throughout the growing season. The database for scoring will be from Pioneer product plots. Hybrids must place in the top 5 in order to earn points. Follow along throughout the season to see who the winning Pioneer Agronomy member is!
Head Scab Management
- Fusarium Risk Tool
- Fusarium Head Blight
- Managing Diseases in Wheat
Replant Considerations
- Stand Evaluation and Replant Decisions
Article: Remote Sensing Applications in Crop Production
Video: Assessing Stands with DroneDeploy
Video: Aerial Stand Counts with Drones
Corteva and DroneDeploy's Relationship: Catching Up With Corteva: How the Agriscience Giant Built their Drone Program
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern discuss agronomic updates from all over Indiana. Joining the podcast this episode are Pioneer Agronomists Eric Miller, Jason Geis, Andrew Ferrel and Dan Emmert. The group also discuss a plethora of agricultural topics, provide planting and farming updates and a whole lot more.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern head South and West to provide an update on the Texas corn progress. Joining the pair is Adam Owens, Pioneer Field Agronomist in Texas.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader discuss Enlist, burndown recommendations and priorities and overall optimization of crop protection. Joining this episode is Brad Burkhart, Market Development Specialist at Corteva Agriscience.
Listen to part one of this two-part podcast here: https://pioneer-agronomy-indiana.simplecast.com/episodes/history-of-plant-breeding-in-the-eastern-corn-belt
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader discuss the history of plant breeding in the Eastern Corn Belt. Joining this episode and leading the history lesson is Nick Crowley, Research Scientist at Corteva Agriscience. This is part one of a two-part podcast series.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss planting considerations for farmers as they transition from planting prep and planning to getting in the field and planting. Being weather aware is one of the most important considerations for growers.
How Pioneer Utilizes Drones
- Assessing Population Stand Counts in Corn and Soybeans
- Aerial Stand Counts with Drones
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader discuss Pioneer products and, more specifically, how Pioneer Product Agronomists help field agronomists and growers. Joining the podcast for this episode are Mike Kampwerth and Cale Russler, Pioneer Product Agronomists.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern discuss wheat and nitrogen management considerations. As growers get planters ready for Spring 2022, the trio also talks planter maintenance and preparedness, ensuring growers have the right planting populations set for their Pioneer seed products.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Ben Jacob and Carl Joern discuss soybean breeding with Charlie Zila, Soybean Breeder for Pioneer. The trio discuss Pioneer soybean genetics and traits that are available to growers throughout Indiana.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob are joined by Dr. Mark Jeschke, Agronomy Research Manager - Corteva Agriscience. The trio discuss the Pioneer Agronomy Research Summary, how to interpret it and all the hard work that goes into the annual summary.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader discuss seed treatments. Joining the duo is Ron Sabatka, Technical Services Manager - Seed Applied Technology, Corteva Agriscience. A new option soybean seed treatment for growers is Lumiderm™. Lumiderm insecticide seed treatment provides excellent plant protection against both flea beetles and cutworms in one convenient bag.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern provide highlights of the 2022 Pioneer Agronomy Conference which took place in Johnston, Iowa the last week of January, 2022. The yearly agronomy conference is important for agronomists and customers alike.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss Enlist™ and the renewed registration of The Enlist™ System. Joining the trio is Mike Koenigs, Market Development Specialist with Corteva/Pioneer. Mike and the team discuss what the new Enlist news means for growers in Indiana and Illinois.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss in-season digital disease management. The main focus of this episode is timing your corn fungicide application to maximize return on investment. Joining the IPA crew today is Layton Peddicord, Senior Research Associate in Predictive Ag & Digital Solutions at Corteva Agriscience.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Carl Joern and Ben Jacob kick off 2022 by discussing agronomist New Year Resolutions. As the calendar turns, agronomist resolutions can help growers and agronomists alike get ready for the 2022 growing season.
Click below to listen to previous episodes discussing the Pioneer® Yield Pyramid™:
- Discussing the Pioneer® Yield Pyramid™ Decision Tool with Dr. Mary Gumz
- Pioneer® Yield Pyramid™, Part 2: Prioritizing for Profit
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern continue their discussion from the last episode. In that episode and this one, the trio discuss the Pioneer® Yield Pyramid™ with Dr. Mary Gumz, Pioneer Agronomy Manager. In this episode, the group further discuss the Yield Pyramid and how growers can utilize it for prioritizing profits on their operations.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern discuss the Pioneer® Yield Pyramid™. Joining the group is Dr. Mary Gumz, Pioneer Agronomy Manager. The Pioneer® Yield Pyramid™ decision tool is a data-driven tool designed to bring even more value to farmers. By identifying where a grower is currently with crop yields and then prioritizing certain management decisions and practices, this tool can help increase yield potential in specific areas.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern discuss Pioneer® brand Plenish® high oleic soybeans. Joining the group is Roger Theisen, Marketing Manager Specialty Crops with Corteva Agriscience.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader are joined by Bob Campbell of Campbell Ag Service in Western Indiana. Carl, Brian and Bob provide a harvest update and agronomy overview of Bob's region of Indiana.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss harvest updates despite a wet week throughout Indiana. The pair also answer three common questions many agronomists are getting this time of year.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern discuss current harvest conditions and progress throughout the state of Indiana. The trio also discusses soybean yields, diseases and tips for next year's growing season. Also covered in this episode are crop diseases Tar Spot and Southern Rust.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader discuss the 2021 harvest for both corn and soybeans in Southeast Indiana. Joining the duo are Brian Bush and Rick Hoeing of Top Crop Alliance in Southeast Indiana.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Ben Jacob, Carl Joern and Brian Shrader joined by Joe Stahl, Pioneer Product Agronomist at the Tipton Soybean Production plant. The group discuss all thing soybeans in Indiana. Topics covered are harvest, yield and soybean production.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader discuss harvest outlook in northern Indiana. Joining this IPA episode is Jeppe Nelson, Pioneer Territory Manager. The group highlights another agency, Luse Seed & Insurance Services, Inc in Lebanon, IN. The Luse Family has been serving farmers in Boone County for 25 years. Hear how the growing season went, how harvest is going, and the future of serving Pioneer customers from Tim, Garrett, and Audrey.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader discuss Pioneer as it celebrates its 95 years as a company. This leads into the episode's guest, Michael Wagler. Michael is the manager of Rosedale Ag Service in Montgomery, Indiana. Rosedale Ag were awarded the 2021 Leader of Distinction Award, awarded for Rosedale Ag and its leveraging of agronomy trials for success.
Additional Materials:
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Soil pH in Relation to Fertilizer Effectiveness: https://aglime.org/resources/how-aglime-works/
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Nutrient availability changes with the pH of mineral soils: https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/ho/ho-240-w.pdf
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern discuss observations as harvest gets underway throughout the Corn Belt. While harvest in Indiana is very early, growers will be heading to the fields in the next few weeks.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader discuss crop conditions and provide a harvest preview for northwest Indiana. Joining the pair are Ryan Piel and Brian Early, Pioneer Agronomists in Indiana.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern discuss crop conditions in northeast Indiana and provide pre-harvest observations as harvest creeps closer for farmers in the area. Joining the podcast is Lance Shepherd, Pioneer Field Agronomist.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern focus on southern Indiana for their weekly discussion. Joining the trio are Dan Emmert and Jason Geis, Pioneer Agronomists in southern Indiana. Together, the group talk crop conditions and share pre-harvest observations.
In this episode, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob wrap up their Corn Belt crop tour and discuss the growing season and crop outlook for Minnesota. Joining the trio is Allie Wise, Pioneer Field Agronomist.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob provide a growing update from Nebraska. Joining the trio is Michael Wardyn, Pioneer Product Agronomist in Nebraska.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob head east and discuss the growing season with Pioneer Field Agronomist Troy Putnam.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Ben Jacob and Carl Joern are joined by Dan Emmert, Pioneer Field Agronomist. The trio further discuss solar radiation and impact on crops.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss solar radiation and its impact on crop growth.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss crop updates and field conditions throughout Indiana.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern discuss fungicide considerations for Indiana growers. The team provide an extensive overview of fungicides as well as tips for management the rest of the season and for application plans in future growing seasons.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader discuss double crop soybeans as well as corn fungicide options and timing for growers in Indiana.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss precipitation amounts throughout Indiana and also provide tips for spraying, especially when utilizing the Enlist™ weed control system. Joining the trio is Jeff Demerly, who provides a crop condition report for northwest Indiana.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss soybean herbicides and micro nutrients as growers enter the middle of the growing season. Joining the pair is Lance Shepherd, Pioneer Field Agronomist, providing insight into crop conditions in northern Indiana as well as the interesting insect issues Lance and growers have been experiencing.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader are joined by Pioneer Field Agronomist Brian Early. The trio address a number of questions and concerns from growers as they start to make in-season management decisions.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, host Ben Jacob discusses breeding for drought tolerance and performance management considerations around drought stress. Joining Ben is Brandon Wardyn, Regional Breeding Lead, Corteva Agriscience.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss early insect damage to crops and replant decisions. Joining Brian and Ben is Dan Emmert, Pioneer Field Agronomist.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Ben Jacob and Carl Joern discuss Head Scab in wheat. The pair also discuss spray timing and considerations, freeze risk to wheat and discuss whether armyworm is a threat. Joining the duo is Scott Eversgerd, Pioneer Field Agronomist.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern discuss recommendations for spring spraying as well as the Enlist™ system. Joining the trio is Nate Wyss, Market Development Specialist for Corteva Agriscience.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader are joined by Cassie Misch (Granular CSA), Chris Kluemke (Granular Digital Business Manager) and Ross Deardorff (Granular Digital Business Manager). The group discuss the state of nitrogen and provide a local Indiana perspective, especially after a number of days with heavy rainfall.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss planting updates and field conditions in northwest Indiana. Joining the trio are Pioneer Field Agronomists Ryan Piel and Brian Early.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Ben Jacob, Brian Shrader and Carl Joern provide an overview of the weather that has impacted the state throughout the week of April 19, 2021, as well as discuss how growers should proceed with planting, field scouting, etc.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob are joined by Pioneer Field Agronomists Eric Miller and Lance Shepherd. With colder temperatures forecasted, the group discuss planting considerations for the week of April 19, 2021.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader discuss field and planting updates in southern Indiana. Joining the trio are guests Dan Emmert and Jason Geis, both Pioneer Field Agronomists.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob are joined by Rob Sabatka, Technical Services Manager, Seed Applied Technologies for Pioneer. The trio discuss products related to seed treatment and the disease spectrum.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern discuss crop protection and early herbicide management with Nate Wyss, Market Development Specialist - Corteva Agriscience.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss soybean seeding rates with special guest Don Kyle. Don is the Soybean Breeding Evaluation Zone Lead for Corteva Agriscience.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern discuss stand establishment, from how to ensure stand establishment to evaluating stand establishment. The team also talks about planter maintenance and prep in order to help with establishing stand.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Ben Jacob, Brian Shrader and Carl Joern are joined by Dr. Jason DeBruin - Research Scientist - Corteva Agriscience. Dr. DeBruin and the IPA team discuss nitrogen management, decision-making and tools for growers.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, Scott Eversgerd, Pioneer Field Agronomist in Southern Illinois, joins Ben and Brian to discuss the status of our wheat crop and management suggestions for this spring.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, Granular CSA, Matt Timmerman joins the guys for an in-depth discussion on VRS for those with the equipment but never tried it, long-time "variable raters," and even folks with chain-driven planters.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, the crew is joined by Zach Jones, Lead White Corn Breeder for Pioneer, Mike Kampwerth and Cale Russler, both Pioneer Product Agronomists. Enjoy a potluck of Pioneer guests talking about our commitment to specialty markets like white and yellow food grade corn.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader discuss corn seeding rates and corn population research with Pioneer Agronomy Manager, Dan Berning.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, the team is joined by Cale Russler, Pioneer Product Agronomist in southern Indiana. Cale shares how Pioneer's local IMPACT trials help differentiate the best seed products from other brands. Learn more about our product advancement process and how we characterize hybrids/varieties before they ever reach your farm.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader discuss Pioneer nutrition sciences, silage and forage products with Dann Bolinger, Dairy Specialist, Pioneer Hi-Bred.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader discuss seed treatment technologies, specifically ILEVO vs. Saltro, with special guest Ron Sobotka, Technical Services Manager, Seed Applied Technologies for Pioneer.
The Indiana Pioneer Agronomy team discusses corn rootworm management, a 500+ location study from 2020 on beetle counts and the value of Pioneer® brand Qrome® products with guests Ryan Piel and Dr. Mary Gumz.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Ben, Brian and Carl discuss Pioneer® brand soybeans and provide a look behind the soybean breeding curtain. Joining the trio is Charlie Zila, Research Scientist at Corteva Agriscience.
The IPA team is joined by Reid Rice, soybean breeder and research scientist. Reid discusses Pioneer® brand Plenish® high oleic soybeans, a value-added soybean trait exclusive to Pioneer. Demand for Plenish oil has grown tremendously which has led to higher premiums for the 2021.
Ben, Brian, and Carl discuss how corn hybrids can make their yield in different ways. The guys roll their discussion into how product selection can help with weather risk mitigation and avoiding exposure to stresses throughout the season.
Lance Shepherd, field agronomist in Northeast Indiana, joins Carl, Ben, and Brian in this week's episode. The four FAs discuss the challenges that led to 2020's yields and a look ahead to 2021 management decisions.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss the options growers have in soybean technology traits and segments. Joining the group is Nate Wyss, Market Development Specialist for Corteva Agriscience.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader discuss their thoughts on early harvest results. Joining the pair is Andrew Ferrel, Pioneer Product Agronomist in Northern Indiana.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss and answer soil fertility questions as farmers creep toward harvest. Joining the pair are Cassie Misch and David Reeves of Granular.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob react to and discuss the USDA Crop Condition report that was released on September 8, 2020.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, Indiana agronomists Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader provide a crop condition status report for Indiana. The group describes the status of crops in each of their areas throughout the state.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss soil fertility with guest Eric Miller, a fellow Pioneer Field Agronomist. The second of three episodes, the group continues their deep dive into soil fertility, deficiency symptoms and issues being observed in the field.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss soil fertility with guest Eric Miller, a fellow Pioneer Field Agronomist. The third of three episodes, the group finishes their discussion of soil fertility, focusing on soil pH in micronutrients.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss soil fertility with guest Eric Miller, a fellow Pioneer Field Agronomist. The first of three episodes, this episode focuses on fertility, deficiency symptoms and issues the group has been seeing in the field.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss tar spot with guest Brian Early, a Pioneer Field Agronomist. A self-proclaimed dirt nerd, Brian walks listeners through tar spot characteristics, what it does in the field and how growers can combat it.
To view the 2020 tar spot map, visit https://corn.ipmpipe.org/tarspot-2/
n this episode, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss Southern Rust with guest Dan Emmert. In his southern Indiana area, Dan deals with Southern Rust year in and year out. Dan and the trio provide a Southern Rust overview, what to look for in your fields and how to treat it when it does occur in your field.
Follow this link to help with your fungicide decisions: https://crop-protection-network.s3.amazonaws.com/publications/cpn-2009-southern-rust.pdf
The most up-to-date Southern Rust map: https://corn.ipmpipe.org/southerncornrust/
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss Granular and the tools growers can use as fungicide season approaches. TC Huffman, the guest of the episode, is the Digital Sales Lead for Corteva Agrisciences. TC and the guys walk listeners through the Granular app and how it can help farmers with fungicide decisions as well day-to-day decisions.
The Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Team speaks with Nate Wyss, Market Development Specialist for Corteva Crop Protection about residual crop protection chemistry and hard to control weeds like marestail and water hemp.
Your hosts, Pioneer agronomists Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob are joined by Pioneer field agronomist Brian Bush. This week they discuss how to make important decisions surrounding fungicides.
The inaugural episode features an interview with Purdue Weed Scientist, Bryan Young. Join your Pioneer Field Agronomist hosts: Brian, Carl, and Ben for a discussion on the most recent news on Dicamba and best practices with residual herbicides.