From western fields facing water shutoffs and hail streaks, to central regions battling spider mites and southern rust, to the eastern counties seeing record-setting dryland yields, the group digs into the realities of this “fourth quarter” of the season.
Listen for:
🌽 Kernel counts, tip back, and the push to maximize kernel weight
🌱 Soybean pod fill, sudden death syndrome pressure, and weed control successes
🍃 Fungicide timing, disease outbreaks (southern rust, tar spot, white mold), and ROI considerations
💧 Why finishing strong with irrigation and late-season management can mean 20% of your yield
Tune in for insights from across the state, practical management takeaways, and reminders that finishing the season right can make all the difference at harvest.
Kick'N Dirt is a podcast about agriculture in the U.S. This show hosts guests to talk about corn and soybean production, including growers, agronomists and other industry professionals.
Hosted by Mike Wardyn, Kevin Keller, and Kevin Kowalaski.
