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Ep 43Summer Storms, CRW, Hot Dogs & Cold Ones

Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle and Technical Product Manager Dr. Brent Tharp discuss tar spot, corn rootworm management and monitoring, and how heavy rains/flooding are impacting the crop. But...there is some good news!Happy 4th of July from Wyffels Hybrids. Enjoy a hot dog and a cold one, and celebrate your independence!Between the Rows® - Damage from Summer StormsBetween the Rows® - The Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on CornWyffels Hybrids Corn Rootworm MonitoringWyffels Hybrids GDU CalculatorCorn ipmPIPEWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Jul 2, 202421 min

Ep 42The Future of Agriculture: Meet the Interns

Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson discusses how recent storms and flooding have impacted the central Midwest corn crop. Then, the agronomy team talks with the 2024 Wyffels interns - Tyler Barrington, Agronomy; Maddi Klemme, Marketing; Kade Wassman, Sales.Between the Rows® - Damage from Summer StormsBetween the Rows® - The Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on CornWyffels Hybrids Corn Rootworm MonitoringWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Jun 26, 202423 min

Ep 41There is Some Good News!

Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen and Eric Wilson discuss the emergence of tar spot, corn rootworm management and monitoring, and how June heatwaves are impacting the crop. Plus...there is some good news!Between the Rows® - Managing Corn Rootworm PopulationsWyffels Hybrids Corn Rootworm MonitoringCrop Protection Network - Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Foliar DiseasesWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Jun 19, 202421 min

Ep 40Taking the Training Wheels Off

Join us as we cover a grab bag of topics impacting corn's "ugly duckling" phase. On this week's episode, Agronomy Manager Jared Goplen and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss seedling blight, nitrogen, and, yes, even tar spot. Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Replant CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Sidedress Nitrogen in CornWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Jun 12, 202418 min

Ep 39All Things Post Applications with Kurt Maertens, BASF

Follow the Label, But Why? Find out on this week's episode of Keeping It Independent. Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson sits down with BASF's Kurt Maertens to discus post-emergence applications. The two dive into the top field calls received during spraying season. Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Weed ManagementBASF - Farming and Crop ProtectionWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

May 29, 202448 min

Ep 38Let's Talk About Something Else

Need a break from all the planting talk? We do, too. On this week's episode, Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Eric Wilson discuss cutworms, nitrogen loss, and emergence flagging.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Replant CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Black Cutworm and True ArmywormBetween the Rows® - Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on CornIowa State University - Iowa Environmental MesonetCorn ipm PIPE - Black cutworm websiteIowa State University - Nitrogen CalculatorWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

May 22, 202422 min

Ep 37Stay the Course

Well, at least we busted that drought. On this week's episode, Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss managing a wet spring. When do delays start impacting yield potential? Should you switch out hybrids? Give a listen & find out more!Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Replant CalculatorWyffels Hybrids Growing Degree Unit CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Delayed Planting ConditionsBetween the Rows® - Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on CornWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

May 15, 202414 min

Ep 36Wet Spring Counseling Session

As the calendar flips to May, we're in the heart of planting season. The only problem? Much of the Corn Belt is getting soaked & progress is slowing. On this week's episode, Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss planting progress, managing wet conditions, seedling blight concerns, and replant considerations.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Replant CalculatorWyffels Hybrids Growing Degree Unit CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Delayed Planting ConditionsBetween the Rows® - Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on CornWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

May 3, 202421 min

Ep 35Eggs in a Basket

It's planting season in the Central Corn Belt! On this week's episode, the full Wyffels Agronomy Team joined the show to discuss planting progress, growing degree units, and how to navigate a cool and rainy end to April.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Growing Degree Unit CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Optimize PlantabilityWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Apr 23, 202413 min

Ep 34Can I Please Plant Some Corn?

It's almost go-time in the Central Corn Belt! Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss April corn planting and how to determine fit soil conditions.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Growing Degree Unit CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Early Spring Planting ConsiderationsWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Apr 10, 202417 min

Ep 33Can you predict the weather?

On this week's show, Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp and Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson cover planting rates and optimizing plantability. They explore Wyffels’ testing procedures and how the resulting information can benefit you this season.Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Optimizing PlantabilityBetween the Rows® - Choosing the Right Planting Rate 2024 Follow the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon and more!We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Email us at [email protected].

Apr 4, 202415 min

Ep 32Serving Those Who Serve: Farm Rescue

This week on Keeping It Independent, we're shining a light on Wyffels' partnership with Farm Rescue. Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson sits down Farm Rescue's Ben Smith (00:00) to discuss the nonprofit's impact. Chris and Kari Berg (17:37) also join to discuss their experience with Farm Rescue.Communications Manager Jill Carlson highlights how Wyffels is working with Farm Rescue to cultivate awareness, donations, volunteers and more!Wyffels Hybrids is proud to partner with Farm Rescue. Farm Rescue is a nonprofit organization that helps families dealing with crisis due to illness, injury or natural disasters by providing the support they need to get work done, such as planting, harvesting or feeding livestock.As a U.S. Farm Family-owned business based in the Central Corn Belt, Wyffels is in touch with farming communities in areas where Farm Rescue is currently not well known. Wyffels employees, seed representatives and customers are often the first to hear about a neighbor in need in local communities. Partnering with Farm Rescue to raise awareness could prove invaluable to farmers facing unforeseen disruptions to their farming operation.Since our partnership began in 2022, Wyffels Hybrids has supported 17 farm cases, Farm Rescue has added more than 350 new volunteers, and donations have increased by 20%.We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Email us at [email protected].

Apr 1, 202433 min

Ep 31"Don't Plant Yet" Checklist 2024

The weather is warming up, but there's still work to be done - and conditions to consider - before the planting season gets under way. On this episode, Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss what you need to keep in mind as you make final preparations for the upcoming planting season.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Between the Rows® - Spring Anhydrous 2024Wyffels Hybrids Between the Rows® - Early Spring Planting ConsiderationsWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Mar 13, 202421 min

Ep 30Buggin' Out with Kelly Estes

Has the mild winter had an impact on pests? On this episode of Keeping It Independent, Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle sits down with University of Illinois entomologist Kelly Estes to discuss her role as the State Agricultural Pest Survey Coordinator, and to pick her brain on all things bugs!Links discussed in this episode:Corn ipmPIPEUniversity of Illinois - Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring ProgramIllinois Pest Survey ProgramKelly Estes - Bio - University of IllinoisWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Mar 7, 202425 min

Ep 29How Modern Hybrids Work with Corn Breeders Bob Jackson and Chris Eichhorn

Where is our yield coming from?? On this episode of Keeping It Independent, we're exploring the balancing act that is corn breeding. Wyffels Hybrids Corn Breeders Bob Jackson and Chris Eichhorn stop by to discuss the evolution of modern hybrids, and the factors that go into developing hybrids for your acres.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels' Independent Corn Breeding ProgramWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Feb 19, 202425 min

Ep 28It’s a (Corn) Love Story with Wyffels Corn Breeder Devin Nichols

We're going back in time on the latest episode of Keeping It Independent! Wyffels Hybrids Corn Breeder Devin Nichols joins the show to talk the long history of corn and how modern hybrids came to be. We dive into teosinte, open-pollinated varieties, and the advent of hybrid corn.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels' Independent Corn Breeding ProgramWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Feb 12, 202426 min

Ep 27Soil Fertility with Dr. Dan Kaiser - Part 2: Zinc & Boron

Agronomy Manager Jared Goplen sits down with University of Minnesota Associate Professor Dr. Daniel Kaiser to discuss zinc and boron. Links discussed in this episode:University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences: https://cfans.umn.edu/Follow CFANS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umncfans/Dr. Daniel Kaiser Profile - University of Minnesota: https://swac.umn.edu/people/daniel-kaiserWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Feb 1, 202417 min

Ep 26Soil Fertility with Dr. Dan Kaiser - Part 1: Sulfur

Agronomy Manager Jared Goplen sits down with University of Minnesota Associate Professor Dr. Daniel Kaiser to discuss sulfur. Links discussed in this episode:University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences: https://cfans.umn.edu/Follow CFANS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umncfans/Dr. Daniel Kaiser Profile - University of Minnesota: https://swac.umn.edu/people/daniel-kaiserWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Jan 29, 202421 min

Ep 25Let's Talk Biologicals with Connor Sible

Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle sits down with University of Illinois Postdoctoral Research Associate Connor Sible to discuss biologicals. Links discussed in this episode:University of Illinois Crop Physiology: https://cropphysiology.cropsci.illinois.edu/We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Jan 16, 202429 min

Ep 24New Year. New You.

Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss their New Year's Resolutions for farmers. They dive into hybrid placement plans, fertilizer status checks, herbicide components, and more! Pop the champagne (or crack a cold one if you prefer) and enjoy this special episode of "Keeping It Independent".Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels - Between The Rows: Weed ManagementAgWeb Newsletter: https://preferences.farmjournal.com/Newsletter-Page.htmlFarm Progress - "Cover crop incentives available in Illinois"Successful Farming: https://agriculture.com/We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Jan 8, 202417 min

Ep 23Three Wise Men or Three Wise Guys?

It's a special holiday mailbag episode of Keeping It Independent! Our own 3 wise men - Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen, Eric Wilson, and Ryan Gentle - wrap up 2023 and answer your rapid-fire questions.Topics include lessons from 2023, New Year's resolutions for corn growers, the best gifts for an agronomist, favorite Christmas movies, and more!We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Dec 18, 202314 min

Ep 22Reflecting on 2023: Let's Talk Corn Rootworm. Again.

Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss your burning questions about the state of corn rootworm (the pretty ones and the ugly ones) management.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows – Monitoring Corn Rootworm Populations: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/monitoring-corn-rootworm-populationsLearn more about the Wyffels Hybrids CRW monitoring program: wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoringWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Dec 5, 202317 min

Ep 21Reflecting on 2023: Yields Better Than Expected

All things considered, yields were better than expected for most of the Corn Belt this year. With long drought periods throughout the summer, how was this possible? On this week's episode, the Wyffels Agronomy Team highlight the six factors that made the difference.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Trial Results: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybrids/trial-resultsOur Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybridsWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Nov 20, 202313 min

Ep 20Talk Fertility To Me

As harvest season winds down, we take a look back and a look forward. On this week's episode, Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss crown rot, 2023 heat units, fall nitrogen, and more!Links discussed in this episode:P & K Management: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/fertility-101-p-and-k-managementIowa State University - Soil Temperature Maps: https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/agclimate/soilt.phpWyffels Hybrids Trial Results: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybrids/trial-resultsOur Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybridsWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Oct 30, 202317 min

Ep 19Why Are Things the Way They Are?

Variability and "better than expected". Those are the key phases we're hearing across the Central Corn Belt. On this week's episode, Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss early yield reports, fall anhydrous, and more!Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Trial Results: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybrids/trial-resultsWyffels Between the Rows - Harvest Timing: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/harvest-timingOur Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybridsWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Oct 16, 202311 min

Ep 18Coffee Shop Talk: Harvest Edition

Harvest season is here, and that means plenty of questions to answer. Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Jared Goplen discuss harvest updates, injury/disease challenges, and that "black stuff" you might be seeing.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Trial Results: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybrids/trial-resultsWyffels Between the Rows - Harvest Timing: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/harvest-timingOur Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybridsWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Oct 3, 202316 min

Ep 17Let the Combines Roll!

Variability. That's the word of the year. Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen dive into stalk integrity, drydown, and all things harvest.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Grain Drying Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/grain-drying-calculatorWyffels Between the Rows - Harvest Timing: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/harvest-timingIowa State University - Corn Drydown CalculatorOur Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybridsWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Sep 26, 20239 min

Ep 16Lies and Stats: Interpreting Corn Hybrid Performance

It's been a wild season in the field. After another dry stretch, harvest is approaching quicker than anticipated. Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp dive into crop updates, interpreting yield results, and the importance of planting a hybrid package.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows - Heat and Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/heat-and-drought-stressWyffels Grain Drying Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/grain-drying-calculatorOur Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybridsWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Sep 11, 202312 min

Ep 15Push It. Push It Real Good.

Harvest is coming...and maybe sooner than we thought. Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen and Ryan Gentle discuss a slate of late summer questions.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows - Heat and Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/heat-and-drought-stressWyffels GDU Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/growing-daysWyffels Yield Calculator: wyffels.com/agronomy/yield-calculatorWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Aug 29, 202318 min

Ep 14Long Hot Summer Days

It's an August mailbag episode of "Keeping it Independent"! Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen and Ryan Gentle discuss your questions about the heatwave, tar spot, and early brown husks. Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows - Heat and Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/heat-and-drought-stressLearn more about Wyffels' CRW monitoring program: wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoringWyffels Yield Calculator: wyffels.com/agronomy/yield-calculatorWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Aug 21, 202316 min

Ep 13How Late is Too Late?

Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss your burning questions about tar spot management.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows - Fungicide Use with Wyffels Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/fungicide-use-on-wyffels-hybrids2023Learn more about Wyffels' CRW monitoring program: wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoringWyffels Yield Calculator: wyffels.com/agronomy/yield-calculatorWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Aug 10, 202315 min

Ep 12There's a Wyffels Tool for That

Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Product & Agronomy Manager Mitch Heisler discuss your burning questions about corn rootworm and yield estimates.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows – Monitoring Corn Rootworm Populations: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/monitoring-corn-rootworm-populationsLearn more about Wyffels' CRW monitoring program: wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoringWyffels Yield Calculator: wyffels.com/agronomy/yield-calculatorWyffels GDU Calculator: wyffels.com/agronomy/growing-daysWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Aug 3, 202320 min

Ep 11I Love the Smell of Fungicide in the Morning

Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss your burning questions about corn rootworm and pollination season.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows – Monitoring Corn Rootworm Populations: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/monitoring-corn-rootworm-populationsLearn more about CRW monitoring program: wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoringWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Jul 17, 202315 min

Ep 10Rain, Wind, and Smoke

Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss your burning questions about corn rootworm, summer storm damage, and the impact of wildfires. Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows – Damage from Summer Storms: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/root-lodging-from-summer-storms Wyffels Between the Rows – Heat & Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/heat-and-drought-stressLearn more about CRW monitoring program: wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoringWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Jul 6, 202327 min

Ep 9To Spray or Not to Spray

Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss your burning questions about dry June conditions. How do you respond? Should you spray despite the conditions?Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows – Early Season Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/early-season-drought-stressWyffels Between the Rows – Heat & Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/heat-and-drought-stressWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Jun 24, 202312 min

Ep 8So You’re Saying There’s a Chance!

Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss your burning questions about dry June conditions. How do you respond? What effect does it have on yield?Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows – Early Season Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/early-season-drought-stressWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Jun 19, 202322 min

Ep 7Don't Say the D-Word

Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Dr. Brent Tharp discuss your burning questions about early season drought worries and corn rootworm activity.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows – Early Season Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/early-season-drought-stressWyffels Corn Rootworm Monitoring: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoringWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Jun 12, 202317 min

Ep 6It's Getting Hot In Here

How will early season drought effect yield? My corn is flopped over, what is going on? Should I still carry through with my planned herbicide and sidedress program? Wyffels Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Jared Goplen discuss these questions on this episode.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows – Early Season Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/early-season-drought-stressWyffels Between the Rows – Weed Management: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/weed-management We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Jun 2, 202321 min

Ep 5Corn's Awkward Phase

My corn isn’t looking too good, what’s wrong with it? If my corn is yellow early on will that affect yield? Does my corn have enough nitrogen? Wyffels Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss these questions on this episode.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows – Herbicide Injury in Corn: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/herbicide-injury-in-corn Wyffels Between the Rows – Understanding Nitrogen Loss: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/understanding-nitrogen-loss Wyffels Between the Rows – Sidedress Nitorgen in Corn: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/sidedress-nitrogen-in-corn We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

May 30, 202314 min

Ep 4In the Weeds

Will my corn survive in flooded or saturated fields? What do I need to think about when making post-emergence herbicide applications? Wyffels Agronomy Manager Jared Goplen and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp cover these questions on this episode.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels "Between the Rows" - Flooded and Saturated Fields: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/effects-of-flooding-and-saturated-soils-on-corn Wyffels "Between the Rows" – Weed Management: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/weed-management Wyffels Replant Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/replant-calculator Wyffels GDU Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/growing-days We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

May 16, 202314 min

Ep 3Emergence-y Pod

How important is uniform emergence? What are we seeing on emergence this year? How do I decide whether I should replant or not? What should we do different when planting into dry soils? Wyffels Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle cover these questions on this episode.Links discussed in this episode:The Bulletin: Thinking About Corn Emergence: https://farmdoc.illinois.edu/field-crop-production/thinking-about-crop-emergence.htmlWyffels Replant Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/replant-calculatorWyffels GDU Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/growing-days We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

May 9, 202317 min

Ep 2Snow Blower Row Cleaners

How much influence does planting date have on my corn yield? Which hybrids should I plant first? Wyffels Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen cover these questions on this episode.Links discussed in this episode:Planting Date Yield Correlation Video – IL: https://youtu.be/S041lRZXJ88 Planting Date Yield Correlation Video – IA: https://youtu.be/bqOFQ6DqRLM Planting Date Yield Correlation Video – MN: https://youtu.be/8csbaEo64AE Planting Date Yield Correlation Video – WI: https://youtu.be/MlPxer8LdWM Wyffels GDU Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/growing-days We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Apr 26, 202315 min

Ep 1Does Seed Corn Prefer a Hot or Cold Shower?

Welcome to Keeping It Independent. A podcast brought to you by Wyffels Hybrids. Today's episode is hosted by Wyffels Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Eric Wilson.We’re in that phase of the year in the Corn Belt where we have some people who have put in 7 hard days of planting, while others are still waiting for the last of the snow to melt.It’s also that time of year in the Midwest where you can have 80 degree highs one week followed by freezing cold the next. On this episode we’re going to talk about some questions we’ve been getting this spring, and these are common questions we get every spring as we start the planting season.Wyffels GDU Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/growing-daysWyffels Agronomic Library: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/agronomic-library

Apr 20, 202313 min

Introducing "Keeping It Independent"

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Welcome to Keeping It Independent, a podcast from Wyffels Hybrids. What is the purpose of this podcast? What can you expect to hear from us? How can you get involved? We cover it all, and we hope you’ll subscribe and follow along with us. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

Apr 20, 20233 min