Keeping It Independent

Seed Chilling & Slow Emergence with new Area Agronomy Manager Andy Swanson

May 13, 2026·20 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Now Entering: The Dog Days of Planting in the Central Corn Belt.On this week's episode, get to know our new Area Agronomy Manager, Andy Swanson. Andy will serve eastern Nebraska and southwestern Iowa for Wyffels Hybrids growers. He joins the show to discuss his background, the 2026 planting season in his area, and how to manage the slow emergence and other challenges presented by the cool start to May.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Planting Progress ReportWyffels Hybrids GDU CalculatorWyffels Hybrids Replant CalculatorBetween The Rows® - Replant ConsiderationsBetween The Rows® - Frost and Freeze Damage to 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 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 #plant26 #soilconditions #GDU #replant #seedlings #frost #crusting #rotaryhoe #Nebraska #emergence

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