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- 2 weeks ago23 min
Corn Harvest (Finally) Rolling
It took a while, but corn harvest has finally hit its stride.As corn growers, we’ve faced a rollercoaster of weather this season. The recent shift to clear skies and warm temperatures has provided a productive harvest stretch. Eric Wilson, Mike Witt, and Ryan Gentle discuss the latest yield results and the unique challenges they've encountered across the Corn Belt.Tune into this week's episode for a deeper dive into the specifics of this year's crop performance and the stories behind the numbers.Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Stalk RotWyffels Trial Results MapHarvest Progress ReportWyffels Hybrids 2026 Product Spotlight VideosHost: Eric Wilson, Ryan Gentle, Mike WittProducers: Nick Helten, Jen AskewWe 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.
- Oct 7, 202626 min
Sprout of Control? Vivipary, Grain Quality, & Insurance
As harvest season progresses, staying informed and proactive about potential issues can make all the difference. For growers facing the challenges of vivipary and other quality concerns, having a clear plan and an understanding of insurance policies can help navigate this unpredictable season.On today's episode, Eric Wilson chats with Iowa State University - Extension and Outreach's Eric Weuve about vivipary, managing the impact of recent weather on corn quality, and navigating crop insurance.Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Stalk RotBetween the Rows® - Premature Sprouting of Corn (Vivipary)Iowa State University - Worth a Phone Call to Your Crop Insurance Agent?AgWeb - Why You Need to Call an Insurance Adjuster Before the Combine RollsIowa State University - Grain Quality Concerns with Recent Wet WeatherHarvest Progress ReportWyffels Hybrids 2026 Product Spotlight VideosHost: Eric WilsonGuest: Eric Weuve, Farm Business Management Field Specialist - Iowa State University Extension and OutreachProducer: 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.
- Oct 2, 202643 min
Research & Production Harvest
Ever wonder what harvest looks like behind-the-scenes at a seed corn company?While corn growers across the Midwest are getting rolling with harvest, the Wyffels research and production teams are managing their own harvest tasks. On this week's episode of "Keeping It Independent", we explore how these teams managed a challenging 2026 growing season to develop and deliver products for 2027 and beyond.Join Eric Wilson, Dr. Shane Meis, and Matt Carton as they share their experiences and insights on navigating the unpredictable weather patterns and the impact on corn production.Links discussed in this episode:Our Independent Corn Breeding ProgramSeed Corn Production at WyffelsWyffels Hybrids - Harvest Progress ReportProduct Spotlight VideosWe 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/wyffelshybridsHosts: Eric Wilson, Matt Carton, Dr. Shane MeisProducer: Nick Helten
- Sep 17, 202619 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.
- Sep 9, 202628 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
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