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A Penney For Your ThoughtsThe High-Yield Management Difference with Purdue University’s Shaun CasteelSean and Andrew are back at Purdue University with soybean expert Shaun Casteel, talking about what makes the difference between traditional and high-yield soybean management, and how you can take your crop to the next level.
The crew discusses:
✅ Planting soybeans before corn
✅ The maturity-moisture connection
✅ The importance of fungicide seed treatment in timely planting
✅ Soybean planting depths and populations
✅ When variable rate planting makes sense for soybeans
✅ The role of sulfur in soybean production
✅ The impact of narrow rows on yield
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2025-12-0256 minA Penney For Your ThoughtsSoybean Science from Start to Finish with Purdue University’s Shaun CasteelSean and Andrew are at Purdue University to talk to soybean expert Shaun Casteel about the science of soybean production from seed to harvest.
The crew discusses:
✅ The research being conducted by Purdue’s applied soybean research team
✅ The viability of early planting dates
✅ Optimal soybean plant height and population
✅ Drills vs. planters, and why it might be time to invest
✅ What “going rank” really means
✅ Why soybean yields vary so much
✅ Insights to help fill grain and retain pods
Meet the Gu...
2025-11-1852 minA Penney For Your ThoughtsThe New Age of Disease Management with Iowa State University’s Daren Mueller and Alison RobertsonSean and Andrew are back with Daren “Dr. Know-It-All” Mueller and Alison Robertson at Iowa State University to hear their two cents on the intense disease pressure we saw in corn and soybean fields this season.
The crew discusses:
✅ Application timing for disease management
✅ A new mindset on ROI and yield
✅ The realities of active ingredients in fungicides
✅ The rain/disease connection
✅ The geographic shift in southern rust
✅ Inside seed disease ratings
✅ The evolution of disease management
Meet the Guests:
2025-10-281h 17A Penney For Your ThoughtsDisease Deep Dive with Iowa State University’s Daren Mueller and Alison RobertsonSean and Andrew sit down with Daren “Dr. Know-It-All” Mueller and Alison Robertson at Iowa State University to hear their two cents on disease pressure facing corn and soybean fields.
The crew discusses:
✅ The research happening in ISU extension agronomy labs
✅ The expanding potential of technology in agriculture
✅ A deep dive into southern rust and why it was so prevalent this season
✅ New thought processes behind tar spot
✅ Reminders about corn stunt disease
✅ Understanding crown rot and root rot
Meet the Guests:...
2025-10-141h 15A Penney For Your ThoughtsYield of Dreams: Home Team Advantage at University of Illinois' Crop Physiology Field DaySean and Andrew are back with another episode from the University of Illinois' Crop Physiology Field Day. We've got the home team advantage with insights straight from the source.
The crew discusses:
✅ Multi-season fertilizer application planning
✅ SAAM rating for root architecture
✅ The difference in corn and soybeans' response to fertilizer
✅ A year-round approach to strip tillage
✅ The purpose behind the Crop Physiology Field Day
✅ A deep dive into sulfur
Meet the Guests:
🌱 Sam Leskanich is a doctoral agronomy student a...
2025-09-3052 minA Penney For Your ThoughtsYield of Dreams: Loading the Bases at University of Illinois' Crop Physiology DaySean and Andrew are on-site in Champaign, Illinois at the annual Crop Physiology Field Day with Dr. Fred Below, Dr. Connor Sible and more agronomy experts! 🌱
Meet Our Guests
Lance Tarochione, host of Ask an agronomist, gives us insight into the Crop Physiology Field Day and the history of this amazing event!
Dr. Fred Below tells us how the 7 wonders of corn yield have led to the 6 secrets of soybean success.
Dr. Marcos Loman gives us insight on some of our biggest questions: Can we still...
2025-09-1647 minA Penney For Your ThoughtsProtecting Your Fields from Corn Stunt Disease with Oklahoma State University’s Maira DuffeckSean and Andrew are back with Maira Duffeck to discuss how to manage corn stunt disease and protect your yields.
The crew discusses:
✅ Where corn stunt disease has been confirmed in the U.S.
✅ How corn stunt disease is transmitted to fields, and how to manage transmission
✅ The effectiveness of treatments for corn leafhoppers and corn stunt disease
✅ Limitations and questions surrounding corn stunt disease and its treatment
Learn more about managing corn stunt disease: https://extension.okstate.edu/e-pest-alerts/2024/corn-leafhopper-leads-to-corn-stunt-outbreak-across-oklahoma-aug-12-2024.html
2025-09-0235 minA Penney For Your ThoughtsThe Latest Threat Against Corn with Oklahoma State University’s Maira DuffeckSean and Andrew sit down with Maira Duffeck from Oklahoma State University to hear her two cents on the latest disease attacking corn fields.
The crew discusses:
✅ How artificial intelligence will transform disease and pest management
✅ The pathogens behind corn stunt disease, and how it’s closer to your fields than you might think
✅ How corn leafhoppers transmit corn stunt disease
✅ Tracking the progression of corn leafhoppers across the U.S. (follow along here → https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/maps/corn-leafhopper)
✅ The potential for overwintering of corn leafhoppers and c...
2025-08-1939 minA Penney For Your ThoughtsMaximizing the Potential of Your Farm Equipment with Iowa State University’s Matt Darr and Ben CovingtonSean and Andrew are back with Matt Darr and Ben Covington from Iowa State University’s On-Site Precision Technology team in ISU’s new Digital Ag Innovation Lab to hear their two cents on how advancing the technology on your farm is simpler than you might expect.
The crew discusses:
✅ Why understanding ag technology is important for every grower
✅ The importance of education for adoption of ag tech
✅ Behind-the-scenes the Digital Ag Innovation Lab’s planter clinic
✅ The science behind downforce and planting depth
✅ How John Deere’s Furr...
2025-08-051h 06A Penney For Your ThoughtsA Real Look at the Future of Ag Technology with Iowa State University’s Matt Darr and Ryan HuffmanSean and Andrew sit down with Matt Darr and Ryan Huffman from Iowa State University’s On-Site Precision Technology team in ISU’s new Digital Ag Innovation Lab to hear their two cents on the latest ag technology.
The crew discusses:
✅ What Matt and Ryan are excited about in agriculture
✅ The science of precision technology
✅ Understanding the ISU Digital Ag Innovation Lab
✅ Planters and row units
✅ Tilling and residue management
✅ John Deere’s Furrow Vision and See & Spray™ technology
✅ Future possibilities in autonomy and what Matt...
2025-07-2357 minA Penney For Your ThoughtsSpecial Edition: Taking Cent-us of Ag Policy with Iowa Secretary of Ag Mike NaigJoin us for a fantastic discussion with Iowa's Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig! We discuss industry advocacy and interacting with local and national governments. We discuss the future of Iowa agriculture, its impact on the national stage, and we even get some great insights into sustainability efforts in production agriculture!
A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we...
2025-06-241h 06A Penney For Your ThoughtsPart 2: High Yield Management in Corn and Soybeans with Dr. Fred Below and Dr. Connor Sible from University of IllinoisDr. Fred Below and Dr. Connor Sible provide us with practical insights into pushing the yield limits on our farms, offering research-backed suggestions accumulated over 40 years of learning. Tillage practices, fertility timing, fungicide, populations, and more! Join us for a fantastic episode!
A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted...
2025-06-031h 23A Penney For Your ThoughtsPart 1: High Yield Management in Corn and Soybeans with Dr. Fred Below and Dr. Connor Sible from University of IllinoisJoin us on the campus of The University of Illinois as we discuss the science behind high-yielding corn and soybeans with Dr. Fred Below and Dr. Connor Sible! Amazing insights into crop physiology, nutrient concentration, timing, and 40 years of understanding corn plants!
A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in tr...
2025-05-2040 minA Penney For Your ThoughtsManaging Soil Compaction with Dr. John Fulton from The Ohio State UniversitySoil Compaction, "often known as the hidden yield-limiting factor," can be minimized through strategic and intentional choices on our farms. Please tune in to hear the research and advice from Dr. John Fulton and his fantastic team at Ohio State University!
A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted vo...
2025-05-0639 minA Penney For Your ThoughtsThe Science of Soil Compaction with Dr. John Fulton from The Ohio State UniversitySoil compaction plays a massive role in corn and soybean production. Dr. Fulton provides insight into how these biological, chemical, and physical soil components are affected by soil compaction. We also gain insight into Dr. Fulton and his team's research to better understand this complex aspect of our soil health.
A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we...
2025-04-2348 minA Penney For Your Thoughts”Our Two Cents” featuring NCGA Corn and Soybean Winners - Live from the DEKALB and Asgrow booth!Episode #2 Live from Commodity Classic inside the Bayer booth! We are incredibly grateful for our hosts, DEKALB and Asgrow, and these incredible farmers for pushing the envelope on corn and soybean yields! Hear about their success in 2024 and their plans for the 2025 growing season!
A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and brin...
2025-04-0955 minA Penney For Your Thoughts”Our Two Cents” featuring Asgrow and Dekalb Live from Commodity Classic!Hear from Asgrow and Dekalb brand leadership and NCGA Corn winners as we go live from the Bayer Booth at the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver!
A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining re...
2025-03-201h 08A Penney For Your Thoughts”Our Two Cents” GROWER EDITION - Preceon Ground Breakers Celebration 2025 - Tucson Arizona2024 was an incredible year for The Preceon Smart Corn System! Join Andrew and me as we interview growers, FSRs, and the Bayer Launch team - Live from the 2025 GroundBreakers Year End Celebration Event in Tucson, Arizona!
A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to de...
2025-03-031h 37A Penney For Your Thoughts”Our Two Cents” Bayer Leadership Team Preceon Ground Breakers Celebration - Tucson ArizonaJoin Andrew and Sean on a journey with Bayer's exceptional leadership team! We will gain valuable insight into the Preceon Smart Corn System and dive deeper into the science, breeding, research, and development of the world's most innovative agriculture and technology company. It was a truly fantastic experience to hear from this leadership team during the Ground Breakers year-end celebration!
2025-01-301h 35A Penney For Your ThoughtsManagement of Southern Rust with Dr. Travis Faske from Arkansas State University and co-host Daren Mueller!Dr. Travis Faske and Dr. Daren Mueller help us understand managing southern rust and other complicated diseases as we consider the 2024 growing season and critical takeaways for 2025!
A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By...
2024-12-0343 minA Penney For Your ThoughtsThe Science of Southern Rust with Dr. Travis Faske from Arkansas State University and co-host Daren Mueller!Dr. Travis Faske from Arkansas State University and special guest co-host Dr. Daren Mueller from Iowa State University help us understand southern rust's pathogen and life cycle. Where did it come from, and what can we expect as we learn more about this disease that was so prevalent in 2024?
A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're se...
2024-11-1238 minA Penney For Your ThoughtsManagement of Nitrogen and Residue with Dr. Mike Castellano from Iowa State UniversityDr. Mike Castellano provides insight into managing nitrogen programs and how to manage corn and soybean residue best.
A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert in...
2024-10-2345 minA Penney For Your ThoughtsThe Science of Nitrogen and Residue Management with Dr. Mike Castellano from Iowa State UniversityDr. Mike Castellano gives us an in-depth look at the science behind nitrogen, interactions with our soils, the process for creating ammonia, and the environmental considerations around nitrogen management. We also discuss the impact of residue and critical considerations for your residue management strategy.
A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and br...
2024-10-0850 minA Penney For Your Thoughts”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Managing Ear Rots, the impact of mycotoxins on livestock and the impact of Viptera - With Dr. Heather Kelly and Dr. Sebe Brown from The University of TennesseeEar rots can lead to mycotoxins, significantly impacting grain quality and livestock. Learn more about managing these infections and the research looking at how the Viptera trait impacts the disease complex!
2024-09-1751 minA Penney For Your Thoughts”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Ear Rots, Mycotoxins & The Impact of the Viptera Trait with Dr. Heather Kelly and Dr. Sebe Brown from the University of Tennessee!Ear Rots and Mycotoxins, BT Traits, and Viptera - Science and research at the University of Tennessee help us understand what to look out for and how to manage our corn crop!
Here are the links to the research - https://news.utcrops.com/2024/09/hot-topic-ear-rots-and-mycotoxin-management-in-corn/
Dr. Brown is an extension-research entomologist with the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology in Jackson, TN. Sebe has statewide responsibilities for arthropod pest management in major field crops including corn, cotton, soybean, sorghum and wheat. His educational and applied research programs focus on the most important pests affe...
2024-09-0344 minA Penney For Your Thoughts”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Part #2 Residue Management and Crop Physiology with Dr. Connor Sible - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign -Corn yields continue to climb - that means residue continues to build! The market is full of "management products," how should we think about residue management and crop physiology? Join Connor Sible as we take an in-depth look at his research, and he provides insight into best practices for growers!
2024-08-131h 00A Penney For Your Thoughts”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Biologicals with Dr. Connor Sible - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Beneficial Microbes, PGR’s, BiostimulantsSnake Oil or Viper Lipids? Dr. Connor Sible gives us an in-depth review of the biological space, including biostimulants, biological controls, and PGRs!
2024-07-311h 00A Penney For Your Thoughts”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Fungicide Application Methods Results with Dr. Daren Mueller - Iowa State UniversityWhich is more effective? A plane, drone, or ground rig? Tune in to discover the research results done over the past two years at Iowa State University!
2024-07-0950 minA Penney For Your Thoughts”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Fungicide Trials - testing application methods and collecting results with Dr. Daren Mueller from Iowa State UniversityFungicides are evolving to meet the needs of our crops, and application methods are changing to be more timely! How do these new actives respond to varying application methods and results? Join Daren Mueller from Iowa State University and Andrew Penney as we discuss the testing protocols and collection methods to answer these questions!
Research from Crop Protection Network - https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/web-books/fungicide-use-in-field-crops
Fungicide Efficacy for Foliar Control in Corn - https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications/fungicide-efficacy-for-control-of-corn-diseases
2024-07-0249 minA Penney For Your Thoughts”Our Two Cents” Part #2 from Arizona - Bayer Leadership discusses Preceon Smart CornBayer launched the Preceon Smart Corn System with a fantastic group of growers in 2023! These groundbreakers helped pave the way for this exciting innovation in agriculture! Andrew and I had the pleasure of hearing from several critical leaders within Bayer during the wrap-up event in Arizona. Join us to listen to insights from these leaders as they discuss the Preceon Smart Corn System and the direction Bayer is headed with their science and technology!
2024-06-2551 minA Penney For Your Thoughts”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Management of Taproot Decline and Curvularia New Diseases with Dr. Tom Allen (Missisipi State University) -These emerging diseases are moving further North each growing season! Dr. Tom Allen gives us insight into management strategies and key considerations when/if they hit our growing areas!
2024-06-1156 minA Penney For Your Thoughts”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - New Corn and Soybean Diseases with Dr. Tom Allen (Mississippi State University) - Curvularia and Taproot Decline!Corn diseases, soybean diseases, too many diseases!
Dr. Tom Allen dives into the science behind these emerging pathogens affecting corn and soybeans! Curvularia impacts corn similar to eye-spot, and Taproot Decline is easily confused with SDS. Let's learn together so we know how to understand what to expect as these emerging pathogens make their way north!
Click here to view the publication on Taproot Decline - bit.ly/4bsppuR
Click here to view the publication on Curvularia - bit.ly/44QHYGm
2024-05-2257 minA Penney For Your Thoughts”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Corn Herbicide Management with Rodrigo Werle (Wisconsin) and Special Co-Host Meaghan Anderson (Iowa State University)Round 2 with Dr. Rodrigo Werle and special co-host Meaghan Anderson - We discuss corn herbicides and critical considerations for 2024 and beyond this time!
2024-05-071h 08A Penney For Your Thoughts”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Soybean Herbicide Management with Rodrigo Werle (University of Wisconsin) and special co-host Meaghan Anderson (Iowa State University)Managing Soybean Herbicides is becoming increasingly complex, and IPM concerns are mounting! Join our great co-host Meaghan Anderson and fellow nozzle head Rodrigo Werle as we discuss the intricacies of managing soybean herbicides in a constantly changing environment!
2024-04-291h 18
A Penney For Your Thoughts”Our Two Cents” Grower Edition - Preceon Event Marana Arizona!Hear from the inaugural group of Bayer Preceon Groundbreakers from 2023 as they discuss their experiences using short-stature hybrids, the management tactics they tried, and their excitement for next season!
2024-04-231h 00A Penney For Your Thoughts”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - Part #2 Shaun Casteel (Purdue) How does high-input managements effect soybean yields?Dr. Casteel from Purdue University guides Andrew and me through the research on the impact of high-input management in soybeans.
We discuss the basics of success, including row spacing, timely planting, and fertility, and then go in-depth into the nuances of manipulating the plant with input timing and decisions!
2024-04-0354 minA Penney For Your ThoughtsA Penney For Your Thoughts” - Part #1 - Dr. Shaun Casteel (Purdue) - High Speed Planters and Digital Imagery, Yield prediction models and more!Dr. Shaun Casteel from Purdue University is back to discuss his research on high-speed planters in soybeans and the results of using digital imagery to analyze canopy and reflectance data to create yield prediction models!
2024-03-2048 minA Penney For Your Thoughts”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - #2 High Management Research in Corn With Dr. Daniel Quinn (Purdue)How does high input management affect corn yield? Dr. Dan Quinn from Purdue University reveals how corn yields are affected by population, fungicide, starter fertilizer, sulfur, micronutrients, tissue sampling, nitrogen, and more! This jam-packed episode explores the results of the excellent research Purdue and Dr. Dan Quinn are doing!
Click here for the results of the studies referenced in the podcast! - https://t.co/NsrzNyXJQC
2024-02-2959 minA Penney For Your Thoughts”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - #1 The Science of High Management Research in Corn With Dr. Daniel Quinn (Purdue)Dr. Daniel J Quinn from Purdue University gives us an in-depth look at the science behind his research on high-management corn. Planting timing, population, fertilizer, application timing, and more are all discussed during this great peek behind the curtains at how a leading agriculture school is approaching high-yield management.
Click here to see his published results - https://bit.ly/DrQuinnResearch
2024-02-1337 minA Penney For Your Thoughts”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - 2023 Agronomist Edition Episode #5 with Dr. Shaun Casteel (Purdue) and Dr. Chad Lee (Kentucky)It's an awesome wrap-up episode! Dr. Shaun Casteel (Purdue University) talks to us about the importance of timely soybean planting. Root development vs. vegetative growth and the impact of soil fertility!
Dr. Chad Lee (University of Kentucky) helps us understand the unique environment in Kentucky. Vols, slugs, high-quality wheat, tar-spot, corn yields and more!
The 2023 agronomist episode has been an amazing series! Give us insight into guests you want to hear for 2024!
2024-01-3041 minA Penney For Your Thoughts”A Penney For Your Thoughts” - 2023 Agronomist Edition Episode #4 with Dr. Dan Quinn from Purdue University and Angie Rieck-Hinz with Iowa State University ExtensionDr. Dan Quinn from Purdue University and Field Extension Specialist Angie Rieck-Hinz from Iowa State University gave us key learnings from their 2023 growing seasons.
There is a ton of great insight in this short podcast!
Never stop learning, keep the faith, red crown rot, Purdue Basketball! D3 drought, Fertility, Potassium, Sulfur, and more!
Enjoy and thanks for learning with us!
2024-01-2346 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - 2023 Agronomist Edition Episode #3 with Dr. Nick Seiter, University of Illinois and Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti, University of Kansas State.Drought, Corn Root Worm, Extended Diapause, Dectes Stem Bore, and more... Oh my! Join Dr. Nick Seiter, University of Illinois, and Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti for great insights from the 2023 challenging growing season and key takeaways as we plan for 2024!
2024-01-0347 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - 2023 Agronomist Edition Episode #2 with Nathan Mueller and John FechA double dose of Nebraska! In his year-end review, Nathan Mueller discusses drought conditions, tar spot, gall midge, hybrids, maturity selections in corn and soybeans, and more! We welcome John Fech as our first arborist on the show! John talks about the impact of drought on turf and trees and gives us insight into how vital soil conditions are in challenging weather.
2023-12-2741 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - 2023 Agronomist Edition Episode #1 with Meaghan Anderson and Wayne FlanaryMeaghan discusses tarpot, soybeans, chemical stewardship, and other key takeaways from Iowa in 2023! Wayne weighs in on tarpot in Missouri, soybean gall midge, and other learnings from the past growing season!
2023-12-2040 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of Diaporthe Complex with Dr. Febina Mathew from the University of University of North DakotaHow we manage our soybeans significantly impacts yield potential and can dramatically affect the complex diseases we face! Join us as we discuss working with the Diaporthe Complex with one of the industry's leading professionals, Dr. Febina Mathew, from North Dakota State University!
2023-12-0550 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Science of Diaporthe Complex with Dr. Febina Mathew from the University of University of North DakotaThe Diaporthe complex is... extremely complex! Join Dr. Febina Mathew as we discuss the science behind this disease family. We cover stem canker, Diaporthe seed decay (Phomopsis), and pod and stem blight.
2023-11-2152 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Corn Physiology with Dr. Mark WestgateDr. Mark Westgate discusses corn physiology and the effects of heat and drought stress on yield and plant resiliency. Dr. Westgate also discusses critical considerations as we consider plant partitioning and how to manage for the highest results on our own farms!
2023-11-071h 00A Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Soybean Physiology and Management with Dr. Mark WestgateJoin us as we discuss soybean physiology with Dr. Mark Westgate! We will discuss the unique characteristics of a C3 soybean plant. Management considerations and the impact heat and drought have on soybean growth and reproductive development.
2023-10-2452 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of Nitrogen with Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti from Kansas State UniversityDr. Ignacio Ciampitti discusses the essential considerations for managing nitrogen in corn and soybeans. We gain critical insight into the amount of nitrogen we need, methods of applications, and pressing concerns around variability in soil types. Dr. Ciampitti also discusses nitrogen efficiency, considering the weather over the past few years!
Kansas State Agronomy - https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/
Learn more about Dr. Ciampitti's Lab - https://ciampittilab.wixsite.com/ciampitti-lab
2023-10-1044 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Science of Nitrogen with Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti from Kansas State UniversityNitrogen is a foundational building block for our corn and soybeans. Dr. Ignacio takes us on a deep dive into the science of why nitrogen is essential, the forms widely available, and how this critical component of fertility interacts with our soil and plants!
2023-09-2637 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of RNAi and plant virus infections with Dr. Steve Whitham from Iowa State UniversityDr. Steve Whitham joins us to discuss the challenges of plant viruses. This complex conversation helps us understand key considerations when thinking about corn virus management.
We also discuss RNA interference in agriculture and food production systems.
2023-09-1240 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Science of RNAi and plant virus infections with Dr. Steve Whitham from Iowa State UniversityRNAi is complicated!
Join us as we talk with Dr. Steve Whitham from Iowa State about the infection process of plant viruses, the RNAi process, and some ways we use this technology.
2023-08-2239 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of Soil Samples with Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz from K-State UniversityIn our last episode, we discussed the science behind soil sampling. This week, Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz helps us understand how to practically apply the information to make the best real-world fertilizer applications. Andrew and Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz also discuss the challenges of adjusting PH and ensuring our soil is balanced for the high yields we are pursuing!
2023-07-3145 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Soil Science, Understanding Soil Samples with Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz from K-State UniversityDr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz from Kansas State University gives an in-depth look at soil sciences. We discuss how to sample and interpret soil samples. Balanced fertility is critical to our high-yield goals. Soil science is the basis for understanding how to accomplish our on-farm objectives!
2023-07-1041 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Application of Big Data in Soybeans with Dr. Shawn Conley from The University Wisconsin-MadisonWhat is the practical application of the research being done at the University of Wisconsin Madison? How do we apply the learnings of Dr. Conley and his team to our soybean fields?
Join us as we discuss the thoughts around practice changes, planting dates, fertility timing, seed treatment, fungicide and more!
2023-06-0649 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of Big Soybean Data with Dr. Shawn Conley from The University Wisconsin-MadisonShawn Conley is back by popular demand!
Shawn and his team use accurate grower data and predictive analytics to help producers understand the outcomes of practice changes in their soybean production. Increase yield and ROI using precise information from other growers!
2023-05-1642 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Tar Spot Management with Darcy Telenko (Purdue) with special co-host Darren Mueller!Darcy Telenko and Darren Mueller join Andrew and me as we examine the management considerations for this complex disease in the corn! Hybrid reviews, application of fungicide timing, and delivery method are all covered!
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2023-05-0240 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Tar Spot Science with Darcy Telenko (Purdue) with special co-host Darren Mueller!Darcy Telenko is one of the most respected pathologist and has been on the forefront of this challenging disease since 2018!
Join us as special co-host guest Darren Mueller helps us unpack this challenging topic with Darcy Telenko!
In this first episode we take a deep dive into the science of tar-spot including how we first discovered the pathogen and what we have learned about it over the past 4.5 years.
2023-04-2431 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of Soybean Cyst Nematode with Dr. Greg Tylka from Iowa State UniversityDr. Greg Tylka walks us through the tools and management practices we should consider to combat this difficult pest! Rotations, soybean resistance, and new tools on the market! Join us for an in-depth look at soybean cyst nematode management.
2023-04-1936 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Science of Soybean Cyst Nematode with Dr. Greg Tylka from Iowa State UniversityDr. Greg Tylka gives us an in-depth look at soybean cyst nematodes! The science behind their survival in the winter, infection in soybean plants, and the reproductive nature of this pest! We even discuss the science behind corn cyst!
2023-04-1136 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of Pythium and Phytophtora with Dr. Santiago Mideros from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.Join us as we discuss the best management practices for Pythium and Phytophthora with Dr. Santiago Mideros from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
2023-04-0440 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Science of Pythium and Phytophtora with Dr. Santiago Mideros from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.Enjoy this episode as we dig deep into the science behind Oomycete pathogens, specifically Pythium & Phytophthora, in corn and soybeans with our special guest Dr. Santiago Mideros from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
2023-03-2841 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of Short Stature Hybrids with Ty BartenTy Barten discusses the exciting potential of short-stature hybrids, and the management practices growers can adopt alongside this new technology. We discuss plant population, nutritional considerations, and fungicide use.
2023-03-2047 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Science of Short Stature Hybrids with Ty BartenTy Barten talks to us about Short Corn! Short-stature hybrids have the opportunity to impact agriculture in a significant way. Listen as Ty talks about the science behind this exciting new plant structure!
2023-03-1421 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of Corn Rootworm with Edwin Benkert IIIDr. Edwin Benkert III gives an in-depth look at insecticides, rotational practices, and RNAi, the newest technology in 2023! Join us as we get in-depth ideas on best management practices for corn on corn fields in 2023.
2023-03-0737 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Science of Corn Rootworm Management with Edwin Benkert IIIJoin us as we discuss the science of corn rootworm with Dr. Edwin Benkert III from Bayer Crop Science. Edwin helps us understand the science behind this incredibly damaging pest and the science behind the tools we can use to mitigate them! Part 1 covers the science and part 2 we will dive into grower management!
2023-02-2756 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of White Mold with Dr. Damon Smith from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Part 2 of our white mold discussion with Dr. Damon Smith. In this episode, we discuss the management of this disease.
Click here for more information about this disease - www.ipcm.wisc.edu
2023-02-2032 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - 2023 Planting Prep, with John Deere and Case IHJoin us as we discuss optimal planter set-ups with Scott Meldrum, Integrated Solutions Manager with Van Wall Equipment (John Deere), and Scott Chizmar, Precision Farming Specialist with Sievers Equipment Company (Case IH).
These experts provide insights into planter preparation and optimal setup to ensure the best start to the 2023 growing season!
2023-02-1548 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Science of White Mold with Dr. Damon Smith from the University of Wisconsin-MadisonJoin Dr. Damon Smith from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as we discuss the science behind white mold in soybeans. Dr. Smith gives us an in-depth view of this soybean pathogen.
2023-02-1334 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Weed Science with Dr. Bill Johnson from Indiana University, and special co-host Matt NelsonMatt Nelson is our guest co-host as we interview Dr. Bill Johnson. Join us as we discuss all things weed science and chemistry!
2023-01-191h 04A Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Agronomist Edition 2022 Part #4Andrew Penney and Sean Blomgren. Part four of our agronomist series! Hear key takeaways and highlights from the 2022 growing season and insights into planning for 2023! Join Dean Grossnickle, Jim McDermott, Lauren Botine, and Neal Borgmeyer!
2022-12-131h 22A Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Agronomist Edition 2022 Part #3Part three of our agronomist series! Hear key takeaways and highlights from the 2022 growing season and insights into planning for 2023! Join Paige Thompson, Matt Nelson, Brian Green, and Katherine Rod!
2022-12-071h 04A Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Agronomist Edition 2022 Part #2Part two of our agronomist series! Hear key takeaways and highlights from the 2022 growing season and insights into planning for 2023! Join Jeremy Miner, Holly Thrasher, Jim Donnelly, and Nicole Stecklien!
2022-11-281h 00A Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Happy Thanksgiving from Andrew and SeanHappy Thanksgiving to all our friends and listeners! Thank you for making this show a success!
2022-11-2406 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Agronomist Edition 2022 Part #1Join special guests Scott Johnson, Rich Judge, Lance Goetch, Josh Enderson, and John Swalwell as we discuss what we learned in the 2022 growing season and critical takeaways for 2023 planning. These great agronomists cover multiple companies and geographies.
2022-11-181h 03A Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Tar Spot Round #2 with Dr. Marty Chilvers from Michigan State UniversityDr. Marty Chilvers from Michigan State University discusses in-depth the research and questions he is focused on. What do we know about this disease, and what challenges are posed by researching the pathogen?
Check out Dr. Marty Chilvers on Twitter @MartinChilvers1 and @CropNetwork
Click here for a video on Tar Spot - https://www.canr.msu.edu/videos/tar-spot-in-corn
2022-11-0755 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Crown Rot with Dr. Tamra Jackson-Ziems from University of Nebraska LincolnJoin us as we discuss crown rot with industry expert Dr. Tamra Jackson-Ziems from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. This complex disease was prevalent in 2022! What considerations should we make as we plan our 2023 crop?
2022-10-3146 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Grower Edition 2022!Harvest updates from Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri! Hear from growers as they recount their season-long observations, harvest updates, and key takeaways from 2022!
Connect with our growers on social media!
Twitter - @scottwestacre @BradTolson @aus_schleich21 @farmerishere
Special thanks to all our guests!
Reach out to the show - apenney4yourthoughts@gmail.com
2022-10-241h 43A Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - High Yield Soybean Management with Shawn Conley from U.W. MadisonJoin Shawn Conley, www.coolbean.info Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, as we discuss high-yield management in soybeans.
In this episode, we discuss key factors to producing high-yielding soybeans including genetics, trait technology, planting dates, fertility, and much more!
Follow Shawn on Twitter @badgerbean
Email the show - apenney4yourthoughts@gmail.com
2022-10-131h 00A Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Economics of N,P,K with Professor Michael Langemeier, Purdue UniversityJoin our special guest, professor of Ag Economics Michael Langemeier from the University of Purdue, as we discuss the world supply of Nitrogen, Potassium, and Phosphorus. Where does our fertility come from? What affects supply? What should we expect of prices? How do we apply this information to our farms in 2023 and beyond?
Interact with Professor Michael Langemeier - https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/home/
Email us at - apenney4yourthoughts@gmail.com
2022-10-0646 minA Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Phantom Yield Loss w/ Dr. Mark Licht, ISU Extension AgronomistWhere does our corn go as it dries down? Why is there less grain in the bin when we haul it out than when we put it in? What is the idea harvest moisture? Join Andrew and Sean as they discuss these topics with Dr. Mark Licht from Iowa State University!
Conact Dr. Licht @ lichtma@iastate.edu
To make podcast requests or suggestions email us - a penney4yourthoughts@gmail.com
2022-09-2833 min
A Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Ear Rots and Mycotoxins with Kiersten Wise from the University of KentuckyOur special guest Kiersten Wise, Ph.D with the University of Kentucky discusses ear rots, mycotoxins and grain management! Scouting for ear rots, managing grain storage and understanding affects of grain quality for livestock producers.
Information about Mycotoxins - https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications/mycotoxin-faqs
Information about Ear Rots - https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications/an-overview-of-ear-rots
To contact Kiersten:
kiersten.wise@uky.edu
on twitter - @cropdoc08
2022-09-2144 min
A Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - A deep dive into tar spot with Alison Robertson from Iowa State UniversityAlison Robertson joins our discussion as we talk about tar spot. How does it infect plants, why is it difficult to manage, and what should we plan for 2023 and the future?!?
Connect with Alison -
alisonr@iastate.edu or on twitter @alisonrisu
Thanks for listening!
2022-09-1359 min
A Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - do weeds matter during harvest? W/ Bayer agronomist Matt NelsonWeeds matter all year long. How do we evaluate weeds and herbicides from the combine cab? Join Bayer agronomist Matt Nelson as we discuss! Connect with Matt Nelson on Twitter @mnelson_isu or his cell at +1 (712) 540-8419
2022-09-0829 min
A Penney For Your Thoughts"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Sudden Death Syndrome with special guest Daren MuellerIowa State University’s Daren Mueller discusses Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome. Disease origins and management practices, as well as what to expect for the remainder of the growing season!
2022-09-0821 min
A Penney For Your ThoughtsIntroducing A Penney for Your ThoughtsA Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney, plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents.
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2022-09-0814 min