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A Penney For Your Thoughts

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Getting in the Weeds with Dr. Tommy Butts

May 5, 202647 min

Unlocking Higher Corn Yields with Purdue University’s Dan Quinn

Apr 21, 20261h 9m

S5 Ep 8Corn vs. High-Yield Corn with Purdue University’s Dan Quinn

Sean and Andrew sit down with Purdue University’s Dr. Daniel Quinn to talk about what takes corn from average to high-yielding. The crew discusses: ✅ The diversity of Purdue’s corn research efforts ✅ Using variable rate technology for optimal corn planting depth ✅ How weather conditions impact young corn plants ✅ Pros and cons of cover crops ✅ The biggest factors for corn success ✅ The importance of grain fill Meet the Guests: 🌱 Dr. Dan Quinn is the Extension Corn Specialist at Purdue University. He is originally from Michigan and earned his B.S and M.S in Crop and Soil Science at Michigan State. He then went on to earn his Ph.D. at the University of Kentucky in Plant and Soil Science, where he focused on soil fertility. Dan’s Purdue research and extension program works to improve the overall production, profitability and environmental performance of corn production. Follow Dan on X and Instagram and connect with him on LinkedIn. A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter/X YouTube

Apr 7, 202649 min

S5 Ep 7Our Two Cents: Part 2 – Chasing Higher Yields Live from Commodity Classic 2026

Sean and Andrew are back with another episode LIVE from Commodity Classic 2026, and this time, we’re talking with NCGA’s high-yield growers. In this edition of Our Two Cents, we’re exploring how these growers are pushing the limits of modern agriculture and advancing their yields. The crew discusses: ✅ Reasons behind getting involved in yield contests ✅ The risk of over-fertilizing ✅ The balance between seed variety and management practices for influencing yields ✅ How to maximize sunlight capture ✅ Navigating farm management under government regulations ✅ The importance of root zone management Meet the Guests: 🌱 Heath Cutrell farms in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. He is a national and state NCGA yield contest winner, taking home 1st and 2nd place in Virginia and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in North Carolina this year. Follow Heath on X. 🌱 Kevin Kalb is a long-time high-yield grower in southern Indiana. This year, Kevin and his family took home 5 NCGA contest titles and achieved their highest-ever farm yield average of 314 bushels per acre. Follow Kevin on X. 🌱 Josiah Garber is a farmer owner of an ag retail business in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Josiah has been planting Preceon short corn since its start and brings one-of-a-kind perspectives to the podcast. 🌱 Temple Rhodes is a Maryland farmer and 2023 NCGA first-place state and national winner in conventional irrigated corn. Follow Temple on X 🌱 Chad Henderson farms in Madison, Alabama, where he brought home two first place and two second place state NCGA titles, along with 2nd place conventional irrigated corn in the national NCGA contest with a 404.3 BPA yield. Follow Chad on Instagram. A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter/X YouTube

Mar 24, 20261h 17m

S5 Ep 6Our Two Cents: Part 1 – Chasing Higher Yields Live from Commodity Classic 2026

Sean and Andrew are back with another episode LIVE from Commodity Classic 2026, and this time, we’re talking with NCGA’s high-yield growers. In this edition of Our Two Cents, we’re exploring how these growers are pushing the limits of modern agriculture and advancing their yields. The crew discusses: ✅ The value of soil sampling and pH management ✅ Top-performing seed varieties ✅ A high-yield approach to nutrient management ✅ Irrigation’s role in corn production ✅ The reason behind participating in yield contests ✅ An update on corn policy ✅ Differences in management practices for Preceon corn Meet the Guests: 🌱Corder and Curtis Hobbs farm in Elkmont, Alabama, where they took home first place in NCGA’s 2025 Yield Contest in the No-Till Irrigated division with a yield of 402.3 bushels per acre. 🌱 Josh and Jabe Watson farm corn and soybeans in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Josh won first place in the Conventional Non-Irrigated division of NCGA’s Yield Contest with a 387.6 bushels-per-acre yield, and Jabe won the Strip, Min, Mulch, Ridge-Till Non-Irrigated division with 349.1 bushels per acre. 🌱 Kelly Nieuwenhuis is a northwest Iowa farmer and industry leader, serving on the National Corn board and Iowa RFIP board. Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn. 🌱 Matt Daniels is a farmer from Colbert, Georgia, and 2024 Asgrow soybean yield winner. Matt shares his experiences with Preceon corn this year. 🌱 Jerry Seuntjens is a Kingsley, Iowa, farmer growing Preceon corn. Follow Jerry on X. A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter/X YouTube

Mar 17, 20261h 15m

S5 Ep 5Our Two Cents: Live from Commodity Classic 2026 with Bayer Leaders

Sean and Andrew are kicking off our 2026 LIVE from Commodity Classic series with the Bayer team. In this edition of Our Two Cents, we’re exploring products, concepts and science that are driving the agriculture industry forward. The crew discusses: ✅ Expected corn rootworm pressure in 2026 and the impact of extended diapause ✅ The state of technology and traits to protect against rootworm ✅ What’s coming next for Dekalb and Asgrow seeds ✅ Leveraging different modes of action for weed control ✅ Setting realistic expectations for new product releases ✅ The evolution of Fiedview and new improvements coming ✅ The value of Fieldview’s Seed Advisor Tool ✅ The inside scoop on Fieldview’s new partnership with John Deere Meet the Guests: 🌱 Safeer Hassan is the Technical Product Lead for corn traits at Bayer. Safeer’s work focuses on protecting against corn rootworm. Connect with Safeer on LinkedIn. 🌱 Tony White is the U.S. Technical Strategy Lead for Bayer’s soybean product team. Tony’s role focuses on identifying top products for the soybean market. Connect with Tony on LinkedIn. 🌱 Josh Tooley is the Technical Product Lead for the Dekalb brand. Josh connects needs from customers and field staff to potential solutions from the Dekalb product line. 🌱 Tom Verseman is the Digital Enablement Marketing Lead at Bayer and co-host of Around the Farm Podast. Tom leads the development of Bayer’s Fieldview platform. Connect with Tom on LinkedIn. A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter/X YouTube

Mar 10, 20261h 7m

S5 Ep 4Managing Soil Health from Manure to Mineralization with The Ohio State University’s Jim Ippolito

Sean and Andrew are back with Jim Ippolito from The Ohio State University to cover all things soil health management. The crew discusses: ✅ Impact of cover crops on soil health ✅ Balancing short-term economics with long-term farm impacts ✅ What biochar is, and how it affects soil health ✅ What to do with the increased residue from increased corn yields ✅ How much pH impacts nutrient availability ✅ The truth about manure applications ✅ Why phosphorus is hard to access ✅ How soil mineralization works, and how to optimize it Meet the Guest: 🌱 Dr. Jim Ippolito is a professor of environmental soil health at The Ohio State University. His 30+ year career has focused on improving environmental soil fertility, chemistry, microbiology and soil health in ecosystems. His research program connects the intimate linkages between soil macro- and micro-nutrients, trace and heavy metals, microbiological activity and soil physical attributes, and how these factors combine to influence ecosystem sustainability, resiliency, food, climate and environmental security. A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter/X YouTube

Feb 17, 202646 min

S5 Ep 3The Science of Soil Health with The Ohio State University’s Jim Ippolito

Sean and Andrew are joined by Jim Ippolito from The Ohio State University to dig into the science of soil health and fertility. The crew discusses: ✅ How to define soil health ✅ What factors determine soil health ✅ The importance of soil respiration rates ✅ The effects of anaerobic soils and pH ✅ Fungal/bacterial ratios ✅ pH’s role in soil fertility and nutrient availability Meet the Guest: 🌱 Dr. Jim Ippolito is a professor of environmental soil health at The Ohio State University. His 30+ year career has focused on improving environmental soil fertility, chemistry, microbiology and soil health in ecosystems. His research program connects the intimate linkages between soil macro- and micro-nutrients, trace and heavy metals, microbiological activity and soil physical attributes, and how these factors combine to influence ecosystem sustainability, resiliency, food, climate and environmental security. A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter/X YouTube

Feb 3, 202647 min

S5 Ep 2A Modern Approach to Tar Spot Management with Purdue University’s Darcy Telenko

Sean and Andrew are back at Purdue University with resident tar spot expert Darcy Telenko. The crew discusses: ✅ Efficacy of fungicide application for tar spot and southern rust ✅ Taking the emotion out of management decisions ✅ Most effective fungicide application timing for a one-pass program ✅ How drones are changing fungicide applications ✅ The yield impact of tar spot disease ✅ How to predict onset of tar spot disease ✅ What research is happening now to better understand tar spot disease Meet the Guest: 🌱 Dr. Darcy Telenko is an associate professor of botany and plant pathology at Purdue University. Her research program focuses on promoting sustainable and economically sound disease management practices in Indiana field crops. Her interdisciplinary plant pathology research and extension program is involved in studying the biology and management of soilborne and foliar pathogens of agronomic crops. Follow Darcy on X. A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter/X YouTube

Jan 20, 202649 min

S5 Ep 110 Years of Tar Spot Disease with Purdue University’s Darcy Telenko

Sean and Andrew are back at Purdue University with resident tar spot expert Darcy Telenko. The crew discusses: ✅ The changes we’ve seen in tar spot since our last conversation with Darcy ✅ Optimal temperature and moisture conditions for tar spot disease ✅ The latency period between tar spot infection and visible signs of disease ✅ How tar spot disease correlates with southern rust ✅ A preview of management strategies being tested for tar spot disease Meet the Guest: 🌱 Dr. Darcy Telenko is an associate professor of botany and plant pathology at Purdue University. Her research program focuses on promoting sustainable and economically sound disease management practices in Indiana field crops. Her interdisciplinary plant pathology research and extension program is involved in studying the biology and management of soilborne and foliar pathogens of agronomic crops. Follow Darcy on X. A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter/X YouTube

Jan 6, 202651 min

S4 Ep 15The High-Yield Management Difference with Purdue University’s Shaun Casteel

Sean and Andrew are back at Purdue University with soybean expert Shaun Casteel, talking about what makes the difference between traditional and high-yield soybean management, and how you can take your crop to the next level. The crew discusses: ✅ Planting soybeans before corn ✅ The maturity-moisture connection ✅ The importance of fungicide seed treatment in timely planting ✅ Soybean planting depths and populations ✅ When variable rate planting makes sense for soybeans ✅ The role of sulfur in soybean production ✅ The impact of narrow rows on yield ✅ Limiting factors in high-yield soybean management Meet the Guest: 🌱 Dr. Shaun Casteel was born and raised on the family farm in east-central Illinois. He earned his B.S. in Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois in 2001 while interning with many ag companies. In 2004, Shaun earned his M.S. in Crop Science at NC State University, working in cotton physiology, management, and Extension. Then, he was the agronomist for NC Department of Agriculture for the following two years. Shaun earned his Ph.D. in Soil Science (Nutrient Management) in 2009 at NC State University to round out his education as an agronomist. Shaun joined the Purdue Agronomy Department in May 2009 as the Extension Soybean and Small Grains Specialist. He addresses today's agronomic challenges of soybean and small grains through various Extension programs and applied research. Follow Shaun on X. A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter/X YouTube

Dec 2, 202556 min

S4 Ep 14Soybean Science from Start to Finish with Purdue University’s Shaun Casteel

Sean and Andrew are at Purdue University to talk to soybean expert Shaun Casteel about the science of soybean production from seed to harvest. The crew discusses: ✅ The research being conducted by Purdue’s applied soybean research team ✅ The viability of early planting dates ✅ Optimal soybean plant height and population ✅ Drills vs. planters, and why it might be time to invest ✅ What “going rank” really means ✅ Why soybean yields vary so much ✅ Insights to help fill grain and retain pods Meet the Guest: 🌱 Dr. Shaun Casteel was born and raised on the family farm in east-central Illinois. He earned his B.S. in Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois in 2001 while interning with many ag companies. In 2004, Shaun earned his M.S. in Crop Science at NC State University, working in cotton physiology, management, and Extension. Then, he was the agronomist for NC Department of Agriculture for the following two years. Shaun earned his Ph.D. in Soil Science (Nutrient Management) in 2009 at NC State University to round out his education as an agronomist. Shaun joined the Purdue Agronomy Department in May 2009 as the Extension Soybean and Small Grains Specialist. He addresses today's agronomic challenges of soybean and small grains through various Extension programs and applied research. Follow Shaun on X. A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter/X YouTube

Nov 18, 202552 min

S4 Ep 13The New Age of Disease Management with Iowa State University’s Daren Mueller and Alison Robertson

Sean and Andrew are back with Daren “Dr. Know-It-All” Mueller and Alison Robertson at Iowa State University to hear their two cents on the intense disease pressure we saw in corn and soybean fields this season. The crew discusses: ✅ Application timing for disease management ✅ A new mindset on ROI and yield ✅ The realities of active ingredients in fungicides ✅ The rain/disease connection ✅ The geographic shift in southern rust ✅ Inside seed disease ratings ✅ The evolution of disease management Meet the Guests: 🌱 Daren Mueller is a professor and extension plant pathologist at Iowa State University. He is also the coordinator of the Iowa State Integrated Pest Management program. Daren’s main research interests involve understanding the biology and management of field crop diseases. Daren is also a co-director of the North Central IPM Center and the Crop Protection Network. Learn more about Daren and follow him on X. 🌱 Alison Robertson is a professor at Iowa State University with a statewide responsibility for the management of diseases of field crops. She coordinates and provides leadership for corn and soybean disease diagnosis and management information and education programs for corn and soybean farmers and agribusiness professionals throughout Iowa. Learn more about Alison and follow her on X. A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter/X YouTube

Oct 28, 20251h 17m

S4 Ep 12Disease Deep Dive with Iowa State University’s Daren Mueller and Alison Robertson

Sean and Andrew sit down with Daren “Dr. Know-It-All” Mueller and Alison Robertson at Iowa State University to hear their two cents on disease pressure facing corn and soybean fields. The crew discusses: ✅ The research happening in ISU extension agronomy labs ✅ The expanding potential of technology in agriculture ✅ A deep dive into southern rust and why it was so prevalent this season ✅ New thought processes behind tar spot ✅ Reminders about corn stunt disease ✅ Understanding crown rot and root rot Meet the Guests: 🌱 Daren Mueller is a professor and extension plant pathologist at Iowa State University. He is also the coordinator of the Iowa State Integrated Pest Management program. Daren’s main research interests involve understanding the biology and management of field crop diseases. Daren is also a co-director of the North Central IPM Center and the Crop Protection Network. Learn more about Daren and follow him on X. 🌱 Alison Robertson is a professor at Iowa State University with a statewide responsibility for the management of diseases of field crops. She coordinates and provides leadership for corn and soybean disease diagnosis and management information and education programs for corn and soybean farmers and agribusiness professionals throughout Iowa. Learn more about Alison and follow her on X. A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter/X YouTube

Oct 14, 20251h 15m

S4 Ep 11Yield of Dreams: Home Team Advantage at University of Illinois' Crop Physiology Field Day

Sean and Andrew are back with another episode from the University of Illinois' Crop Physiology Field Day. We've got the home team advantage with insights straight from the source. The crew discusses: ✅ Multi-season fertilizer application planning ✅ SAAM rating for root architecture ✅ The difference in corn and soybeans' response to fertilizer ✅ A year-round approach to strip tillage ✅ The purpose behind the Crop Physiology Field Day ✅ A deep dive into sulfur Meet the Guests: 🌱 Sam Leskanich is a doctoral agronomy student at the University of Illinois, focused on root architecture research using the SAAM rating. 🌱 Jared Fender is a senior research specialist and master's student at the University of Illinois, focused on building equipment to facilitate agronomy research trials. 🌱 Connor Sible is an assistant professor at the University of Illinois and the host of the Crop Physiology Field Day. A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter/X YouTube

Sep 30, 202552 min

S4 Ep 10Yield of Dreams: Loading the Bases at University of Illinois' Crop Physiology Day

Sean and Andrew are on-site in Champaign, Illinois at the annual Crop Physiology Field Day with Dr. Fred Below, Dr. Connor Sible and more agronomy experts! 🌱 Meet Our Guests Lance Tarochione, host of Ask an agronomist, gives us insight into the Crop Physiology Field Day and the history of this amazing event! Dr. Fred Below tells us how the 7 wonders of corn yield have led to the 6 secrets of soybean success. Dr. Marcos Loman gives us insight on some of our biggest questions: Can we still add yield late in the reproductive soybean stages? How do soybeans respond to nutrient concentration and planting dates? Ava Isaacs shares that biologicals are the “future of agriculture,” and helps us understand the challenging categories and how to think about incorporating them into our farms! Sean Evans gives his insight into what’s happening in the western geography, the theme, and key takeaways from the field day, and encourages the audience to attend a future field day! A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Sep 16, 202547 min

S4 Ep 9Protecting Your Fields from Corn Stunt Disease with Oklahoma State University’s Maira Duffeck

Sean and Andrew are back with Maira Duffeck to discuss how to manage corn stunt disease and protect your yields. The crew discusses: ✅ Where corn stunt disease has been confirmed in the U.S. ✅ How corn stunt disease is transmitted to fields, and how to manage transmission ✅ The effectiveness of treatments for corn leafhoppers and corn stunt disease ✅ Limitations and questions surrounding corn stunt disease and its treatment Learn more about managing corn stunt disease: https://extension.okstate.edu/e-pest-alerts/2024/corn-leafhopper-leads-to-corn-stunt-outbreak-across-oklahoma-aug-12-2024.html Meet the Guest: 🌱 Maira Rodrigues Duffeck is originally from Brazil, where she earned her bachelor’s degree and Ph.D. in plant pathology. Her doctoral studies led her to Penn State University, where she spent two years as a visiting scholar studying Fusarium head blight of wheat. She then worked at The Ohio State University as a postdoctoral researcher studying serial pathogens and diseases in corn and wheat before starting her current position as an assistant professor at Oklahoma State University, where she balances her time between extension and research. Learn more about Maira: https://experts.okstate.edu/mairodr A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Sep 2, 202535 min

S4 Ep 8The Latest Threat Against Corn with Oklahoma State University’s Maira Duffeck

Sean and Andrew sit down with Maira Duffeck from Oklahoma State University to hear her two cents on the latest disease attacking corn fields. The crew discusses: ✅ How artificial intelligence will transform disease and pest management ✅ The pathogens behind corn stunt disease, and how it’s closer to your fields than you might think ✅ How corn leafhoppers transmit corn stunt disease ✅ Tracking the progression of corn leafhoppers across the U.S. (follow along here → https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/maps/corn-leafhopper) ✅ The potential for overwintering of corn leafhoppers and corn stunt disease pathogens ✅ Symptoms of corn stunt disease and what to do if you notice them in your fields Learn more about corn stunt disease: https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/articles/bayer/corn-stunt-spiroplasma-disease-and-red-stunt-disease-complex Meet the Guest: 🌱 Maira Rodrigues Duffeck is originally from Brazil, where she earned her bachelor’s degree and Ph.D. in plant pathology. Her doctoral studies led her to Penn State University, where she spent two years as a visiting scholar studying Fusarium head blight of wheat. She then worked at The Ohio State University as a postdoctoral researcher studying serial pathogens and diseases in corn and wheat before starting her current position as an assistant professor at Oklahoma State University, where she balances her time between extension and research. Learn more about Maira: https://experts.okstate.edu/mairodr A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Aug 19, 202539 min

S4 Ep 7Maximizing the Potential of Your Farm Equipment with Iowa State University’s Matt Darr and Ben Covington

Sean and Andrew are back with Matt Darr and Ben Covington from Iowa State University’s On-Site Precision Technology team in ISU’s new Digital Ag Innovation Lab to hear their two cents on how advancing the technology on your farm is simpler than you might expect. The crew discusses: ✅ Why understanding ag technology is important for every grower ✅ The importance of education for adoption of ag tech ✅ Behind-the-scenes the Digital Ag Innovation Lab’s planter clinic ✅ The science behind downforce and planting depth ✅ How John Deere’s FurrowVision and See and Spray™ technology impacts farmers ✅ Tillage practices and soil compaction ✅ A new approach to planting soybeans ✅ The crop input you don’t want to cut corners on Learn more about the Digital Ag Innovation Lab: https://www.isudigitalag.org/ Meet the Guests: 🌱 Matt Darr grew up on a grain and livestock farm in eastern Ohio. He attended college at the Ohio State University and the University of Kentucky before moving to Iowa with the goal of growing public/private partnerships. He now works at Iowa State University as a faculty member in their Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering department and director of the ISU Digital Ag Innovation Lab. Learn more about Matt: https://www.isudigitalag.org/people/1/matt-darr 🌱 Ben Covington is originally from Maryland, but he was quickly drawn to the open fields of the “wild, wild West” of Iowa. His time with Iowa State University began in 2007, with the beginning of his pursuit of both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in agricultural systems technology. Ben works as an engineer specializing in row crop production systems for ISU’s Digital Ag Innovation Lab. Learn more about Ben: https://www.isudigitalag.org/people/1/benjamin-covington A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Aug 5, 20251h 6m

S4 Ep 6A Real Look at the Future of Ag Technology with Iowa State University’s Matt Darr and Ryan Huffman

Sean and Andrew sit down with Matt Darr and Ryan Huffman from Iowa State University’s On-Site Precision Technology team in ISU’s new Digital Ag Innovation Lab to hear their two cents on the latest ag technology. The crew discusses: ✅ What Matt and Ryan are excited about in agriculture ✅ The science of precision technology ✅ Understanding the ISU Digital Ag Innovation Lab ✅ Planters and row units ✅ Tilling and residue management ✅ John Deere’s Furrow Vision and See & Spray™ technology ✅ Future possibilities in autonomy and what Matt and Ryan want to research next Learn more about the Digital Ag Innovation Lab: https://www.isudigitalag.org/ Meet the Guests: 🌱 Matt Darr grew up on a grain and livestock farm in eastern Ohio. He attended college at the Ohio State University and the University of Kentucky before moving to Iowa with the goal of growing public/private partnerships. He now works at Iowa State University as a faculty member in their Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering department and director of the ISU Digital Ag Innovation Lab. Learn more about Matt: https://www.isudigitalag.org/people/1/matt-darr 🌱 Ryan Huffman was born and raised in central Iowa, where he continues to live and work today. Driven by a fascination for data, Ryan was led to agronomy, studying how to leverage data and technology to improve agricultural practices. He now works as the digital agronomy research manager for ISU’s Digital Ag Innovation Lab. Learn more about Ryan: https://www.isudigitalag.org/people/1/ryan-huffman A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Jul 23, 202557 min

S4 Ep 5Special Edition: Taking Cent-us of Ag Policy with Iowa Secretary of Ag Mike Naig

Join us for a fantastic discussion with Iowa's Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig! We discuss industry advocacy and interacting with local and national governments. We discuss the future of Iowa agriculture, its impact on the national stage, and we even get some great insights into sustainability efforts in production agriculture! A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Jun 24, 20251h 6m

S4 Ep 8Part 2: High Yield Management in Corn and Soybeans with Dr. Fred Below and Dr. Connor Sible from University of Illinois

Dr. Fred Below and Dr. Connor Sible provide us with practical insights into pushing the yield limits on our farms, offering research-backed suggestions accumulated over 40 years of learning. Tillage practices, fertility timing, fungicide, populations, and more! Join us for a fantastic episode! A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Jun 3, 20251h 23m

S4 Ep 7Part 1: High Yield Management in Corn and Soybeans with Dr. Fred Below and Dr. Connor Sible from University of Illinois

Join us on the campus of The University of Illinois as we discuss the science behind high-yielding corn and soybeans with Dr. Fred Below and Dr. Connor Sible! Amazing insights into crop physiology, nutrient concentration, timing, and 40 years of understanding corn plants! A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

May 20, 202540 min

S4 Ep 6Managing Soil Compaction with Dr. John Fulton from The Ohio State University

Soil Compaction, "often known as the hidden yield-limiting factor," can be minimized through strategic and intentional choices on our farms. Please tune in to hear the research and advice from Dr. John Fulton and his fantastic team at Ohio State University! A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

May 6, 202539 min

S4 Ep 5The Science of Soil Compaction with Dr. John Fulton from The Ohio State University

Soil compaction plays a massive role in corn and soybean production. Dr. Fulton provides insight into how these biological, chemical, and physical soil components are affected by soil compaction. We also gain insight into Dr. Fulton and his team's research to better understand this complex aspect of our soil health. A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Apr 23, 202548 min

S4 Ep 4”Our Two Cents” featuring NCGA Corn and Soybean Winners - Live from the DEKALB and Asgrow booth!

Episode #2 Live from Commodity Classic inside the Bayer booth! We are incredibly grateful for our hosts, DEKALB and Asgrow, and these incredible farmers for pushing the envelope on corn and soybean yields! Hear about their success in 2024 and their plans for the 2025 growing season! A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Apr 9, 202555 min

S4 Ep 3”Our Two Cents” featuring Asgrow and Dekalb Live from Commodity Classic!

Hear from Asgrow and Dekalb brand leadership and NCGA Corn winners as we go live from the Bayer Booth at the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver! A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Mar 20, 20251h 8m

S4 Ep 2”Our Two Cents” GROWER EDITION - Preceon Ground Breakers Celebration 2025 - Tucson Arizona

2024 was an incredible year for The Preceon Smart Corn System! Join Andrew and me as we interview growers, FSRs, and the Bayer Launch team - Live from the 2025 GroundBreakers Year End Celebration Event in Tucson, Arizona! A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Mar 3, 20251h 37m

S4 Ep 1”Our Two Cents” Bayer Leadership Team Preceon Ground Breakers Celebration - Tucson Arizona

Join Andrew and Sean on a journey with Bayer's exceptional leadership team! We will gain valuable insight into the Preceon Smart Corn System and dive deeper into the science, breeding, research, and development of the world's most innovative agriculture and technology company. It was a truly fantastic experience to hear from this leadership team during the Ground Breakers year-end celebration!

Jan 30, 20251h 35m

S3 Ep 21Management of Southern Rust with Dr. Travis Faske from Arkansas State University and co-host Daren Mueller!

Dr. Travis Faske and Dr. Daren Mueller help us understand managing southern rust and other complicated diseases as we consider the 2024 growing season and critical takeaways for 2025! A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Dec 3, 202443 min

S3 Ep 20The Science of Southern Rust with Dr. Travis Faske from Arkansas State University and co-host Daren Mueller!

Dr. Travis Faske from Arkansas State University and special guest co-host Dr. Daren Mueller from Iowa State University help us understand southern rust's pathogen and life cycle. Where did it come from, and what can we expect as we learn more about this disease that was so prevalent in 2024? A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Nov 12, 202438 min

S3 Ep 19Management of Nitrogen and Residue with Dr. Mike Castellano from Iowa State University

Dr. Mike Castellano provides insight into managing nitrogen programs and how to manage corn and soybean residue best. A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Oct 23, 202445 min

S3 Ep 18The Science of Nitrogen and Residue Management with Dr. Mike Castellano from Iowa State University

Dr. Mike Castellano gives us an in-depth look at the science behind nitrogen, interactions with our soils, the process for creating ammonia, and the environmental considerations around nitrogen management. We also discuss the impact of residue and critical considerations for your residue management strategy. A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents. ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you! 📲 Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Oct 8, 202450 min

S3 Ep 16”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Managing Ear Rots, the impact of mycotoxins on livestock and the impact of Viptera - With Dr. Heather Kelly and Dr. Sebe Brown from The University of Tennessee

Ear rots can lead to mycotoxins, significantly impacting grain quality and livestock. Learn more about managing these infections and the research looking at how the Viptera trait impacts the disease complex!

Sep 17, 202451 min

S3 Ep 15”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Ear Rots, Mycotoxins & The Impact of the Viptera Trait with Dr. Heather Kelly and Dr. Sebe Brown from the University of Tennessee!

Ear Rots and Mycotoxins, BT Traits, and Viptera - Science and research at the University of Tennessee help us understand what to look out for and how to manage our corn crop! Here are the links to the research - https://news.utcrops.com/2024/09/hot-topic-ear-rots-and-mycotoxin-management-in-corn/ Dr. Brown is an extension-research entomologist with the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology in Jackson, TN. Sebe has statewide responsibilities for arthropod pest management in major field crops including corn, cotton, soybean, sorghum and wheat. His educational and applied research programs focus on the most important pests affecting these crops. Dr. Kelly serves as extension-research plant pathologist at The University of Tennessee in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology in Jackson, TN. The majority of her time is concentrated on the control of diseases in cotton, corn, soybean, and wheat. She is responsible for all disease control recommendations of field crops except tobacco for Tennessee. This includes the development of statewide educational programs covering cotton, corn, soybean, and small grains. More information can be found on

Sep 3, 202444 min

S3 Ep 14”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Part #2 Residue Management and Crop Physiology with Dr. Connor Sible - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign -

Corn yields continue to climb - that means residue continues to build! The market is full of "management products," how should we think about residue management and crop physiology? Join Connor Sible as we take an in-depth look at his research, and he provides insight into best practices for growers!

Aug 13, 20241h 0m

S3 Ep 13”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Biologicals with Dr. Connor Sible - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Beneficial Microbes, PGR’s, Biostimulants

Snake Oil or Viper Lipids? Dr. Connor Sible gives us an in-depth review of the biological space, including biostimulants, biological controls, and PGRs!

Jul 31, 20241h 0m

S3 Ep 12”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Fungicide Application Methods Results with Dr. Daren Mueller - Iowa State University

Which is more effective? A plane, drone, or ground rig? Tune in to discover the research results done over the past two years at Iowa State University!

Jul 9, 202450 min

S3 Ep 11”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Fungicide Trials - testing application methods and collecting results with Dr. Daren Mueller from Iowa State University

Fungicides are evolving to meet the needs of our crops, and application methods are changing to be more timely! How do these new actives respond to varying application methods and results? Join Daren Mueller from Iowa State University and Andrew Penney as we discuss the testing protocols and collection methods to answer these questions! Research from Crop Protection Network - https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/web-books/fungicide-use-in-field-crops Fungicide Efficacy for Foliar Control in Corn - https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications/fungicide-efficacy-for-control-of-corn-diseases

Jul 2, 202449 min

S3 Ep 10”Our Two Cents” Part #2 from Arizona - Bayer Leadership discusses Preceon Smart Corn

Bayer launched the Preceon Smart Corn System with a fantastic group of growers in 2023! These groundbreakers helped pave the way for this exciting innovation in agriculture! Andrew and I had the pleasure of hearing from several critical leaders within Bayer during the wrap-up event in Arizona. Join us to listen to insights from these leaders as they discuss the Preceon Smart Corn System and the direction Bayer is headed with their science and technology!

Jun 25, 202451 min

S3 Ep 9”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Management of Taproot Decline and Curvularia New Diseases with Dr. Tom Allen (Missisipi State University) -

These emerging diseases are moving further North each growing season! Dr. Tom Allen gives us insight into management strategies and key considerations when/if they hit our growing areas!

Jun 11, 202456 min

S3 Ep 8”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - New Corn and Soybean Diseases with Dr. Tom Allen (Mississippi State University) - Curvularia and Taproot Decline!

Corn diseases, soybean diseases, too many diseases! Dr. Tom Allen dives into the science behind these emerging pathogens affecting corn and soybeans! Curvularia impacts corn similar to eye-spot, and Taproot Decline is easily confused with SDS. Let's learn together so we know how to understand what to expect as these emerging pathogens make their way north! Click here to view the publication on Taproot Decline - bit.ly/4bsppuR Click here to view the publication on Curvularia - bit.ly/44QHYGm

May 22, 202457 min

S3 Ep 6”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Corn Herbicide Management with Rodrigo Werle (Wisconsin) and Special Co-Host Meaghan Anderson (Iowa State University)

Round 2 with Dr. Rodrigo Werle and special co-host Meaghan Anderson - We discuss corn herbicides and critical considerations for 2024 and beyond this time!

May 7, 20241h 8m

S3 Ep 6”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Soybean Herbicide Management with Rodrigo Werle (University of Wisconsin) and special co-host Meaghan Anderson (Iowa State University)

Managing Soybean Herbicides is becoming increasingly complex, and IPM concerns are mounting! Join our great co-host Meaghan Anderson and fellow nozzle head Rodrigo Werle as we discuss the intricacies of managing soybean herbicides in a constantly changing environment!

Apr 29, 20241h 18m

S3 Ep 5”Our Two Cents” Grower Edition - Preceon Event Marana Arizona!

Hear from the inaugural group of Bayer Preceon Groundbreakers from 2023 as they discuss their experiences using short-stature hybrids, the management tactics they tried, and their excitement for next season!

Apr 23, 20241h 0m

S3 Ep 4”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Part #2 Shaun Casteel (Purdue) How does high-input managements effect soybean yields?

Dr. Casteel from Purdue University guides Andrew and me through the research on the impact of high-input management in soybeans. We discuss the basics of success, including row spacing, timely planting, and fertility, and then go in-depth into the nuances of manipulating the plant with input timing and decisions!

Apr 3, 202454 min

S3 Ep 3A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Part #1 - Dr. Shaun Casteel (Purdue) - High Speed Planters and Digital Imagery, Yield prediction models and more!

Dr. Shaun Casteel from Purdue University is back to discuss his research on high-speed planters in soybeans and the results of using digital imagery to analyze canopy and reflectance data to create yield prediction models!

Mar 20, 202448 min

S3 Ep 2”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - #2 High Management Research in Corn With Dr. Daniel Quinn (Purdue)

How does high input management affect corn yield? Dr. Dan Quinn from Purdue University reveals how corn yields are affected by population, fungicide, starter fertilizer, sulfur, micronutrients, tissue sampling, nitrogen, and more! This jam-packed episode explores the results of the excellent research Purdue and Dr. Dan Quinn are doing! Click here for the results of the studies referenced in the podcast! - https://t.co/NsrzNyXJQC

Feb 29, 202459 min

S3 Ep 1”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - #1 The Science of High Management Research in Corn With Dr. Daniel Quinn (Purdue)

Dr. Daniel J Quinn from Purdue University gives us an in-depth look at the science behind his research on high-management corn. Planting timing, population, fertilizer, application timing, and more are all discussed during this great peek behind the curtains at how a leading agriculture school is approaching high-yield management. Click here to see his published results - https://bit.ly/DrQuinnResearch

Feb 13, 202437 min

S2 Ep 31”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - 2023 Agronomist Edition Episode #5 with Dr. Shaun Casteel (Purdue) and Dr. Chad Lee (Kentucky)

It's an awesome wrap-up episode! Dr. Shaun Casteel (Purdue University) talks to us about the importance of timely soybean planting. Root development vs. vegetative growth and the impact of soil fertility! Dr. Chad Lee (University of Kentucky) helps us understand the unique environment in Kentucky. Vols, slugs, high-quality wheat, tar-spot, corn yields and more! The 2023 agronomist episode has been an amazing series! Give us insight into guests you want to hear for 2024!

Jan 30, 202441 min