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Welcome to Keeping It Independent from Wyffels Hybrids. This podcast will focus on answering questions farmers face every day. We’re going to approach each question or topic from an unbiased, independent perspective and provide the best information we can to help you make the best decision for your operation.
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- 4 days ago19 min
Corn Crop: Ahead of Schedule
It might only be mid-September, but it's already looking like October across the central Midwest. The corn crop is ahead of schedule, and it's time to make sure your harvest plan is in place.On today's episode, the Wyffels Agronomy Team talks early yield results, crown rot concerns, and other harvest considerations. Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Stalk RotFarm Rescue + Wyffels HybridsHarvest Progress ReportWyffels Hybrids 2026 Product Spotlight VideosCorn Belt Award & ScholarshipHosts: Eric Wilson, Ryan GentleProducer: Nick HeltenWe 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 agronomy@wyffels.com.
- 1 weeks ago28 min
The Crown Rot Complex
Too much rain? Not enough rain? Too much heat? All of the above at certain times? It's been a stressful year for the corn crop across the Midwest, and we're starting to see the impact in September. On today's show, Wyffels Area Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Andy Swanson review crown and stalk rot concerns as we enter the dog days the growing season. In the second half of the show, we check in with Iowa State's Dr. Erin Hodgson about corn rootworm pressure (or the lack thereof) in 2026. Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Yield CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Stalk RotWyffels Hybrids - Corn Rootworm Monitoring ProgramIowa State University - Dr. Erin HodgsonIowa State University MesonetWe 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 agronomy@wyffels.com.
- Aug 21, 202627 min
Mud or Dust? Making the Right Late-Season Calls
A tale of two seasons in the Corn Belt. To the west, dust. To the east, mud. What does it all mean for the corn crop in these areas? Well, the answer might surprise you. Crop development is ahead of normal in many parts of the Corn Belt, with some fields approaching full dent or even half milk line earlier than expected because of heat and stress.Wyffels Area Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen break down what they're seeing in corn right now across very different environments. The conversation focuses on grain fill stage, crop health, and how drought or excess moisture is already shaping yield potential and stalk integrity. They also share a practical framework for deciding whether late fungicide applications still make sense.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Yield CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Stalk RotWyffels 80th Anniversary Customer Appreciation EventCrop Protection Network - Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Foliar DiseasesCrop Protection Network - Southern Rust MapCrop Protection Network - Tar Spot MapIowa State University MesonetWe 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 agronomy@wyffels.com. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.► Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids#Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #flooding #MidwestWX #minnesota #iowa #stalkrot #drought
- Aug 14, 202634 min
Corn Disease 101 with Alison Robertson
It's time for some Corn Disease 101.For our 101st episode, we're going back to school with Iowa State University Extension Field Crops Pathologist Alison Robertson to learn everything about 2026 disease pressure. She talks with Wyffels Area Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson about the Corn Belt's "yo-yo" weather that's kept disease mostly in check this year. Then they do deep dives on tar spot, southern rust, gray leaf spot, and more.While this season may feel fairly uneventful for those monitoring crop health, Alison’s insights remind us that knowledge is power. Understanding the diseases present, even at low levels, can help farmers make informed decisions about their crop management strategies. Links discussed in this episode:Crop Protection Network - Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Foliar DiseasesCrop Protection Network - Southern Rust MapCrop Protection Network - Tar Spot MapIowa State University MesonetBetween The Rows® - Southern RustBetween The Rows® - Tar SpotWe 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 agronomy@wyffels.com. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.► Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids#Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #flooding #MidwestWX #tarspot #southernrust #iowastate #iowa #grayleafspot
- Aug 3, 202629 min
Celebrating 100 Episodes
Happy 100th episode!August is here and the corn is looking, by and large, pretty good. But we can't take our eye off the ball! Disease pressure is ticking up, and we all know how quickly a positive yield outlook can turn sour.On today's episode, the agronomy team shares crop updates from Illinois and Iowa, checks in on aphids, and covers the latest on tar spot & southern rust.Shoutout to our "junior agronomist", Gracie, for joining us to celebrate the milestone episode!Links discussed in this episode:Crop Protection Network - Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Foliar DiseasesCrop Protection Network - Southern Rust MapCrop Protection Network - Tar Spot MapIowa State University MesonetIllinois State ClimatologistBetween The Rows® - Southern RustBetween The Rows® - Tar SpotWe 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 agronomy@wyffels.com. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.► Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids#Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #flooding #MidwestWX #rootworm #tarspot #southernrust #drought
- Jul 27, 202624 min
Look Who's Back - Southern Rust
Guess who's back? Back again. Our old nemesis Southern Rust is starting to pop up across the Corn Belt. And it's not the only disease creeping into local fields. As we approach August, there are several key management decisions to consider to help maximize yields this fall.On today's episode, the Wyffels Agronomy team dives into fungicide efficacy, drought watch-outs, and what makes 2026 different from 2025.Links discussed in this episode:Crop Protection Network - Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Foliar Diseases Crop Protection Network - Southern Rust MapCrop Protection Network - Tar Spot MapIowa State University MesonetIllinois State ClimatologistBetween The Rows® - Southern RustBetween The Rows® - Tar SpotWe 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 agronomy@wyffels.com. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.► Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids#Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #flooding #MidwestWX #rootworm #tarspot #southernrust #drought
- Jul 23, 202623 min
Get to Know Our Agronomy Intern w/ Greta Hall
On a special episode of Keeping It Independent, we sit down with agronomy intern Greta Hall. A Paris, Illinois native and University of Illinois student, she spent the summer traveling across the Central Corn Belt, working alongside farmers, sales representatives, and agronomists to gain firsthand experience for a career in agriculture. Greta was eager to share insights from her Wyffels internship.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 agronomy@wyffels.com. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.► Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids#Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #Illinois #intern
- Jul 7, 202615 min
Post-Fourth Crop Conditions
As smoke from the fireworks clears, we take a moment to see how the corn crop stands across the central Midwest.In July, corn growers are facing weather and crop management challenges. In this episode of Keeping It Independent, Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss the impact of recent heavy rains and their implications for corn growth and health.By staying informed about weather patterns, monitoring crop health, and implementing effective management strategies, farmers can mitigate risks and optimize their yields. Links discussed in this episode:Crop Protection Network - Tar Spot MapIowa State University MesonetIllinois State ClimatologistBetween The Rows® - Tar SpotWyffels Hybrids Corn Rootworm Monitoring 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 agronomy@wyffels.com. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.► Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids#Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #flooding #MidwestWX #rootworm #tarspot #southernrust
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