A Penney For Your Thoughts

Dr. Dan Quinn from Purdue University and Field Extension Specialist Angie Rieck-Hinz from Iowa State University gave us key learnings from their 2023 growing seasons. There is a ton of great insight in this short podcast! Never stop learning, keep the faith, red crown rot, Purdue Basketball! D3 drought, Fertility, Potassium, Sulfur, and more! Enjoy and thanks for learning with us!

Drought, Corn Root Worm, Extended Diapause, Dectes Stem Bore, and more... Oh my! Join Dr. Nick Seiter, University of Illinois, and Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti for great insights from the 2023 challenging growing season and key takeaways as we plan for 2024!

A double dose of Nebraska! In his year-end review, Nathan Mueller discusses drought conditions, tar spot, gall midge, hybrids, maturity selections in corn and soybeans, and more! We welcome John Fech as our first arborist on the show! John talks about the impact of drought on turf and trees and gives us insight into how vital soil conditions are in challenging weather.

Meaghan discusses tarpot, soybeans, chemical stewardship, and other key takeaways from Iowa in 2023! Wayne weighs in on tarpot in Missouri, soybean gall midge, and other learnings from the past growing season!

How we manage our soybeans significantly impacts yield potential and can dramatically affect the complex diseases we face! Join us as we discuss working with the Diaporthe Complex with one of the industry's leading professionals, Dr. Febina Mathew, from North Dakota State University!

The Diaporthe complex is... extremely complex! Join Dr. Febina Mathew as we discuss the science behind this disease family. We cover stem canker, Diaporthe seed decay (Phomopsis), and pod and stem blight.

Dr. Mark Westgate discusses corn physiology and the effects of heat and drought stress on yield and plant resiliency. Dr. Westgate also discusses critical considerations as we consider plant partitioning and how to manage for the highest results on our own farms!

Join us as we discuss soybean physiology with Dr. Mark Westgate! We will discuss the unique characteristics of a C3 soybean plant. Management considerations and the impact heat and drought have on soybean growth and reproductive development.

Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti discusses the essential considerations for managing nitrogen in corn and soybeans. We gain critical insight into the amount of nitrogen we need, methods of applications, and pressing concerns around variability in soil types. Dr. Ciampitti also discusses nitrogen efficiency, considering the weather over the past few years! Kansas State Agronomy - https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/ Learn more about Dr. Ciampitti's Lab - https://ciampittilab.wixsite.com/ciampitti-lab

Nitrogen is a foundational building block for our corn and soybeans. Dr. Ignacio takes us on a deep dive into the science of why nitrogen is essential, the forms widely available, and how this critical component of fertility interacts with our soil and plants!

Dr. Steve Whitham joins us to discuss the challenges of plant viruses. This complex conversation helps us understand key considerations when thinking about corn virus management. We also discuss RNA interference in agriculture and food production systems.

RNAi is complicated! Join us as we talk with Dr. Steve Whitham from Iowa State about the infection process of plant viruses, the RNAi process, and some ways we use this technology.

In our last episode, we discussed the science behind soil sampling. This week, Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz helps us understand how to practically apply the information to make the best real-world fertilizer applications. Andrew and Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz also discuss the challenges of adjusting PH and ensuring our soil is balanced for the high yields we are pursuing!

Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz from Kansas State University gives an in-depth look at soil sciences. We discuss how to sample and interpret soil samples. Balanced fertility is critical to our high-yield goals. Soil science is the basis for understanding how to accomplish our on-farm objectives!

What is the practical application of the research being done at the University of Wisconsin Madison? How do we apply the learnings of Dr. Conley and his team to our soybean fields? Join us as we discuss the thoughts around practice changes, planting dates, fertility timing, seed treatment, fungicide and more!

Shawn Conley is back by popular demand! Shawn and his team use accurate grower data and predictive analytics to help producers understand the outcomes of practice changes in their soybean production. Increase yield and ROI using precise information from other growers!

Darcy Telenko and Darren Mueller join Andrew and me as we examine the management considerations for this complex disease in the corn! Hybrid reviews, application of fungicide timing, and delivery method are all covered! Give us a 5-star review, and please share the podcast!

Darcy Telenko is one of the most respected pathologist and has been on the forefront of this challenging disease since 2018! Join us as special co-host guest Darren Mueller helps us unpack this challenging topic with Darcy Telenko! In this first episode we take a deep dive into the science of tar-spot including how we first discovered the pathogen and what we have learned about it over the past 4.5 years.

Dr. Greg Tylka walks us through the tools and management practices we should consider to combat this difficult pest! Rotations, soybean resistance, and new tools on the market! Join us for an in-depth look at soybean cyst nematode management.

Dr. Greg Tylka gives us an in-depth look at soybean cyst nematodes! The science behind their survival in the winter, infection in soybean plants, and the reproductive nature of this pest! We even discuss the science behind corn cyst!

Join us as we discuss the best management practices for Pythium and Phytophthora with Dr. Santiago Mideros from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Enjoy this episode as we dig deep into the science behind Oomycete pathogens, specifically Pythium & Phytophthora, in corn and soybeans with our special guest Dr. Santiago Mideros from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Ty Barten discusses the exciting potential of short-stature hybrids, and the management practices growers can adopt alongside this new technology. We discuss plant population, nutritional considerations, and fungicide use.

Ty Barten talks to us about Short Corn! Short-stature hybrids have the opportunity to impact agriculture in a significant way. Listen as Ty talks about the science behind this exciting new plant structure!

Dr. Edwin Benkert III gives an in-depth look at insecticides, rotational practices, and RNAi, the newest technology in 2023! Join us as we get in-depth ideas on best management practices for corn on corn fields in 2023.

Join us as we discuss the science of corn rootworm with Dr. Edwin Benkert III from Bayer Crop Science. Edwin helps us understand the science behind this incredibly damaging pest and the science behind the tools we can use to mitigate them! Part 1 covers the science and part 2 we will dive into grower management!

Part 2 of our white mold discussion with Dr. Damon Smith. In this episode, we discuss the management of this disease. Click here for more information about this disease - www.ipcm.wisc.edu

Join us as we discuss optimal planter set-ups with Scott Meldrum, Integrated Solutions Manager with Van Wall Equipment (John Deere), and Scott Chizmar, Precision Farming Specialist with Sievers Equipment Company (Case IH). These experts provide insights into planter preparation and optimal setup to ensure the best start to the 2023 growing season!

Join Dr. Damon Smith from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as we discuss the science behind white mold in soybeans. Dr. Smith gives us an in-depth view of this soybean pathogen.

Matt Nelson is our guest co-host as we interview Dr. Bill Johnson. Join us as we discuss all things weed science and chemistry!

Andrew Penney and Sean Blomgren. Part four of our agronomist series! Hear key takeaways and highlights from the 2022 growing season and insights into planning for 2023! Join Dean Grossnickle, Jim McDermott, Lauren Botine, and Neal Borgmeyer!

Part three of our agronomist series! Hear key takeaways and highlights from the 2022 growing season and insights into planning for 2023! Join Paige Thompson, Matt Nelson, Brian Green, and Katherine Rod!

Part two of our agronomist series! Hear key takeaways and highlights from the 2022 growing season and insights into planning for 2023! Join Jeremy Miner, Holly Thrasher, Jim Donnelly, and Nicole Stecklien!

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends and listeners! Thank you for making this show a success!

Join special guests Scott Johnson, Rich Judge, Lance Goetch, Josh Enderson, and John Swalwell as we discuss what we learned in the 2022 growing season and critical takeaways for 2023 planning. These great agronomists cover multiple companies and geographies.

Dr. Marty Chilvers from Michigan State University discusses in-depth the research and questions he is focused on. What do we know about this disease, and what challenges are posed by researching the pathogen? Check out Dr. Marty Chilvers on Twitter @MartinChilvers1 and @CropNetwork Click here for a video on Tar Spot - https://www.canr.msu.edu/videos/tar-spot-in-corn

Join us as we discuss crown rot with industry expert Dr. Tamra Jackson-Ziems from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. This complex disease was prevalent in 2022! What considerations should we make as we plan our 2023 crop?

Harvest updates from Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri! Hear from growers as they recount their season-long observations, harvest updates, and key takeaways from 2022! Connect with our growers on social media! Twitter - @scottwestacre @BradTolson @aus_schleich21 @farmerishere Special thanks to all our guests! Reach out to the show - [email protected]

Join Shawn Conley, www.coolbean.info Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, as we discuss high-yield management in soybeans. In this episode, we discuss key factors to producing high-yielding soybeans including genetics, trait technology, planting dates, fertility, and much more! Follow Shawn on Twitter @badgerbean Email the show - [email protected]

Join our special guest, professor of Ag Economics Michael Langemeier from the University of Purdue, as we discuss the world supply of Nitrogen, Potassium, and Phosphorus. Where does our fertility come from? What affects supply? What should we expect of prices? How do we apply this information to our farms in 2023 and beyond? Interact with Professor Michael Langemeier - https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/home/ Email us at - [email protected]

Where does our corn go as it dries down? Why is there less grain in the bin when we haul it out than when we put it in? What is the idea harvest moisture? Join Andrew and Sean as they discuss these topics with Dr. Mark Licht from Iowa State University! Conact Dr. Licht @ [email protected] To make podcast requests or suggestions email us - a [email protected]

Our special guest Kiersten Wise, Ph.D with the University of Kentucky discusses ear rots, mycotoxins and grain management! Scouting for ear rots, managing grain storage and understanding affects of grain quality for livestock producers. Information about Mycotoxins - https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications/mycotoxin-faqs Information about Ear Rots - https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications/an-overview-of-ear-rots To contact Kiersten: [email protected] on twitter - @cropdoc08

Alison Robertson joins our discussion as we talk about tar spot. How does it infect plants, why is it difficult to manage, and what should we plan for 2023 and the future?!? Connect with Alison - [email protected] or on twitter @alisonrisu Thanks for listening!

Weeds matter all year long. How do we evaluate weeds and herbicides from the combine cab? Join Bayer agronomist Matt Nelson as we discuss! Connect with Matt Nelson on Twitter @mnelson_isu or his cell at +1 (712) 540-8419

Iowa State University’s Daren Mueller discusses Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome. Disease origins and management practices, as well as what to expect for the remainder of the 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