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Keeping It Independent
Post Apps, Cool Temps, and Dish Soap
With planting season all but wrapped up across the Corn Belt, our attention shifts to post apps. The Wyffels agronomy team discusses best practices for managing early corn and seeing it through its "ugly duckling" phase. Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Herbicide Injury in Corn Is It Herbicide Injury or Environmental Leaf Wrap? - VideoKeeping It Independent - "All Things Post Applications with Kurt Maertens, BASF"Why is My Corn so Yellow and Floppy Right Now? - VideoWe want to hear from you. Ha...
2025-05-28
16 min
Messages from Upcountry Calvary
God’s Process of Salvation with Rick Wyffels
God’s Process of Salvation with Rick Wyffels by Upcountry Calvary
2025-05-25
47 min
Keeping It Independent
Rotary Hoeing, Corn Replant, and a Soggy Southern Illinois
As planting season winds down for much of the Central Corn Belt, new challenges arise.Wyffels Hybrids agronomy managers Ryan Gentle and Eric Wilson dive into crusting issues, rotary hoeing, replant considerations, and more. They also do a quick check in on southern Illinois where persistent rains have made for a slow and tricky planting season.Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Replant ConsiderationsWyffels Hybrids - Corn Replant CalculatorUsing Stand Counts to Assess Corn Replant - VideoWyffels Hybrids - Planting Progress ReportWe wa...
2025-05-15
14 min
Keeping It Independent
We Read the Planter Manuals so You Don't Have To
We get it. No one wants to read all the planter user manuals. That's why at Wyffels, we've done some of the work for you. This week on "Keeping It Independent," the Wyffels agronomy team covers planter optimization and provides a Midwest corn planting update. Accurate singulation and seed placement are critical to maximizing corn yield. A planter that is properly maintained and set up will help optimize accuracy, but changing field conditions and seed sizes will require in-field adjustments.Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Optimize PlantabilityE...
2025-04-30
18 min
Keeping It Independent
Cloudy with a Chance of Planting Stalls
Just when you think it's time to plant, Mother Nature has other ideas. Corn planting got off to a strong start across much of the Corn Belt in mid-April, but recent rains have slowed down progress. This week's weather was expected to be favorable, but spotty showers could delay planting into next week. The Wyffels agronomy team discusses the 2025 Planting Progress Report, weather trends, the Growing Degree Unit (GDU) calculator, and the state of Midwest corn planting as we approach May.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids - Pl...
2025-04-22
11 min
Keeping It Independent
The One Where We Talk About Planting
Planting season is here! Well, almost. The planters might not be rolling for most of the Corn Belt yet, but it's the perfect time to make sure everything's ready for go-time. On this week's episode, Wyffels agronomy managers Eric Wilson, Ryan Gentle, and Robby Meeker discuss current conditions, early corn planting considerations, and Wyffels' tools and resources for the spring.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids - Corn Rootworm Monitoring ProgramBetween the Rows® - Early Planting ConsiderationsBetween the Rows® - Choosing the Right Planting RateBetween the Rows® - Optimize Planta...
2025-04-09
18 min
Keeping It Independent
The Good, the Bad, and the Bugly
Today, we're talking pests with University of Illinois' Kelly Estes. Kelly coordinates the Illinois Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) program which focuses on the early detection and surveillance of harmful or economically significant exotic plant pests, diseases, and weeds that have eluded first-line of defense inspections or have been identified as threats to U.S. agriculture and/or the environment.Kelly and Wyffels Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle discuss the Illinois insect trapping network and dive into updates on corn rootworm, Asian beetles, corn borer, and more. Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels...
2025-03-20
20 min
Keeping It Independent
Is That Spring I See?
Is that spring we see out there? The planters might not be rolling yet, but recent warm weather has us thinking about spring management decisions. On this week's episode, Wyffels agronomy managers Eric Wilson and Robby Meeker discuss continuous corn considerations, and tips for managing nitrogen and tillage.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids - Corn Rootworm Monitoring ProgramBetween the Rows® - Agronomic LibraryWyffels Hybrids - Our Corn ProductsWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we ca...
2025-03-11
19 min
Keeping It Independent
Product Ratings: How the Sausage is Made
When you're thumbing through a seed corn product guide, do you ever wonder where the "product ratings" come from? Or what those numbers actually mean?On this week's episode, we answer those burning questions. Agronomy experts Eric Wilson and Brent Tharp are joined by Wyffels corn breeder Devin Nichols to discuss. They explain how the Wyffels team uses multiple years of data and in-field observation to develop these product ratings.Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Agronomic LibraryWyffels Hybrids - Independent Corn Breeding ProgramWyffels Hybrids - Our Co...
2025-02-26
29 min
Keeping It Independent
Flex Appeal
Ear flex is a key factor in a corn plant's ability to adapt to environmental conditions and maximize yield potential.On this week's episode, we explore all things ear flex. Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Robby Meeker dive into our internal yield component trials, look at how different hybrids flex, and remind listeners that RM isn't the only factor in building a diverse package. You can find yield component analysis details for our corn products in the Wyffels Hybrids product guide (2025 - Page 35).Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Agronomic Library
2025-02-12
30 min
Keeping It Independent
Inhibitors, Safeners, and Stabilizers…Oh My!
Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle explore the world of stabilizers/inhibitors. They talk about best practices for using the different products that slow down nitrification. These are valuable tools, but not magic cure-alls for poor nitrogen management. A lot of variables can impact effectiveness, so making sure farmers understand each product's capabilities is vital.Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Understanding Nitrogen LossUniversity of Illinois - Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring Program (WARM) Soil DataUMN Extension Nutrient Management Podcast - Nitrification inhibitors in detail: Important information to he...
2025-01-21
19 min
Keeping It Independent
What’s the Best Form of Nitrogen?
Nitrogen isn't a simple topic. With multiple forms, and multiple variables impacting effectiveness, it can feel overwhelming. On this week's episode, the we dive into the pros and cons of nitrogen forms. Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen dive into manure, anhydrous ammonia, urea, urea-ammonium nitrate (UAN), and discuss the when/where/why for each approach. Links discussed in this episode: Between the Rows® - Sidedress Nitrogen in CornBetween the Rows® - Spring AnhydrousBetween the Rows® - Understanding Nitrogen LossWe want to hear from you. Have questio...
2025-01-16
25 min
Keeping It Independent
Control the Controllables: Fungicide
It's time to hit the rewind button and unpack what happened in 2024, and discover what we can learn from it.On today's episode, Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss fungicide. The duo dives into Wyffels' homegrown research/timing studies to offer advice on fungicide decisions.Fungicide applications are tools corn growers can use to achieve maximum corn yields. Fungicide treatments are proven to protect yield potential when leaf diseases are present and improve plant health and standability at harvest.Scouting for disease is the best way to determine which fields...
2024-12-17
21 min
Chatabout!
December 12 Orthopedics: Sanford Health's Dr. Mitch Wyffels Talks All Things Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Dr. Mitch Wyffels, orthopedic surgeon and the Chair of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine for Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota, discusses everything orthopedics. He discusses their various departments, how to see an orthopedic doctor and the various specialties within orthopedics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-12-12
20 min
Chatabout!
December 12 Orthopedics: Sanford Health's Dr. Mitch Wyffels Talks All Things Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Dr. Mitch Wyffels, orthopedic surgeon and the Chair of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine for Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota, discusses everything orthopedics. He discusses their various departments, how to see an orthopedic doctor and the various specialties within orthopedics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-12-12
20 min
Keeping It Independent
Controlling the Controllables: All About Nitrogen
It's time to hit the rewind button and unpack what happened in 2024, and discover what we can learn from it.On today's episode, Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss denitrification. Any time the Corn Belt experiences large amounts of rain (like some areas did this spring) it raises questions about possible N loss and the need for supplemental N applications. Understanding the factors which influence nitrogen loss can help you determine your specific situation and aid in making informed decisions.Nitrogen is one of the most expensive inputs in corn production. So, it...
2024-12-10
22 min
The Big Show
Wyffels' Ames Site Is Up And Running!
Wyffels Iowa Site Lead Steve Woodall is with us as they celebrate the first load of seed leaving the new Ames, Iowa site this morning!
2024-12-02
04 min
Keeping It Independent
Controlling the Controllables: Planting Date
It's time to hit the rewind button and unpack what happened in 2024, and discover what we can learn from it.On today's episode, we're talking corn planting dates! Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp cover how planting dates impacted greensnap/lodging susceptibility, yields, and more. Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows - Early Spring Planting ConsiderationsWe 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.
2024-11-19
17 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Vehicle Versus Deer - Watch Out - And Feral Hogs In WI?
Whether you’ve got 3,000 cows or three chickens, the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium is reminding you to update your premise ID if you have livestock. Julie Sweney is WLIC’s executive director. They are the organization that manages these premise registrations for the state. If there’s an animal disease outbreak, it allows the state to come up with a plan to protect livestock owners. Julie talks with Stephanie Hoff about the state law requiring people to register your premise. Update your information today at wiid.org. Another cloudy day in Wisconsin according to Stu Muck, ag meteor...
2024-11-07
50 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
US Farm Family Owned And Operated - Luke Bird
Wyffels Hybrids have had an outstanding year performing in the challenge weather that was presented. Luke Bird, District Sales Manager in Southeast Wisconsin, is proud of not only the yield numbers they've posted against competition, but also the story he shares about the company. Bird says the fact that Wyffels is a U.S. Farm Family owned and operated company, was a difference maker when he joined the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-11-05
05 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Harvest Proves Genetics Mattered - Dr. Brent Tharp
Even in a weather challenged year like 2024, plant breeders can learn something. As the field data pours in, Dr. Brent Tharp, Technical Product Manager with Wyffels Hybrids is evaluating performance. Tharp says despite the wet conditions that spring planting confronted, tried and true Wyffels Hybrids are proving their worth this fall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-10-30
05 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Elevators Stay Fluid During Early Harvest & Cranberries Are Celebrating
It's been 20 years since the cranberry was named Wisconsin's state fruit. Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association Executive Director Grant Holley tells Charitee Seebecker that the cranberry yield looks good as producers continue harvesting through the end of the month. The heat late in the season helped. After harvest, WSCGA will focus on improving workforce development. Cocoa prices have doubled in the past 10 months due to adverse weather in West Africa, says Wells Fargo. That means companies will push non-chocolate candy this Halloween or adjust the recipe to use less chocolate. In today's Compeer Financial ag...
2024-10-23
49 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Wyffels Wednesday - Lucas Clayton - Data Speaks For Itself
Lucas Clayton joins us on a Wyffels Wednesday. Clayton is a district sales manager with Wyffels Hybrids in the Southwest corner of Wisconsin. As you plan for the 2025 growing season, Wyffels Hybrids can help you make the best decision for your field. Since no two growing seasons are the same, having multiple years of data behind a hybrids package is a valuable asset, Clayton explains. Plant your independence at wyffels.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-10-23
04 min
Keeping It Independent
80% of the Time, It Works Every Time!
Well, that harvest escalated quickly! As farmers wrap up the harvest season, the question turns to what's next.On today's episode, we're talking fertility. Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen and Eric Wilson discuss fall tillage, anhydrous, soil testing, dry fertilizer application, and more.Links discussed in this episode:University of Illinois - Considerations for fall application of anhydrous ammoniaFertility 101 - P&K ManagementFertility 101 - Soil pHWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this...
2024-10-22
20 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Cattle Thieves And Poultry Problems
When you think cattle thieves, you probably think about old westerns and something that happens in wide open spaces. Surprise! It's happening in Wisconsin. Just this spring, $20,000 worth of livestock were taken from a beef operation in Jackson County. Lt. Evan Mazur worked on the case. Stephanie Hoff gets the details. Harvest is nearly done with soybeans and about 30% complete with corn. Cooper Humphries with Wyffels Hybrids gives Pam Jahnke a harvest update. Paid for by Wyffels Hybrids. 476,000 chickens at farms in western Wisconsin have no place to go, and the farmers in charge of them...
2024-10-17
50 min
Keeping It Independent
Soybeans Have Feelings, Too
Gasp! We're talking...soybeans. And corn, too, of course. On today's episode, Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Eric Wilson discuss early corn & soybeans harvest updates from across the Corn Belt, stalk integrity, and corn ear rots/kernel molds.Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows - Ear Rots and Kernel Molds How to Test for Stalk Quality - VideoWyffels Yield CalculatorWe 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...
2024-10-02
14 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Up And Down Yields - Andy Grebner
We expected it. After a wet spring, and then a dry summer - we've got erratic corn fields and corn yields. Andy Grebner, sales representative with Wyffels Hybrids, gives us an early peak at some fresh yields. He also introduces Wyffels new partnership with Farm Rescue. Farm Rescue is an organization that provides assistance to families facing crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-09-30
03 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
H5N1 Not Slowing World Dairy Expo Cattle
World Dairy Expo begins next week in the shadow of H5N1 in dairy animals outside Wisconsin. How's the show handling biosecurity and co-mingling of animals? Pam Jahnke talks to WDE General Manager, Laura Herschleb, about animal numbers entered for the show, and some of the planned highlights visitors will experience. Dr. Brent Tharp, Technical Product Manager with Wyffels Hybrids catches up with Pam Jahnke on some of the weather challenges that are being revealed in the harvest this year. Tharp says it's important growers prioritize fields during the harvest so that the crop doesn't start tipping ove...
2024-09-25
50 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Wyffels Wednesday - Dr. Brent Tharp
Corn silage harvest is just getting underway in Wisconsin, but monitoring fields and placing priorities on each is key. Dr. Brent Tharp, Technical Product Manager for Wyffels Hybrids says because of the wet spring Wisconsin experienced, root integrity is questionable. Tharp says growers should focus on those corn fields that have really flared yellow in the past few weeks. He says that may be a sign that the plant is becoming nutrient deficient, and it could compromise stalk quality. Tharp says a simple pinch test of the stalk, or a push/pull of the plant, sh...
2024-09-25
04 min
Keeping It Independent
Push it. Pinch it. Split it.
Pinch it. Push it. However you do it, it's time to check your stalk quality as you start determining harvest order. On today's episode, Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Eric Wilson discuss corn crop updates from across the Corn Belt, the Wyffels Grain Drying Calculator, and black layer determination. Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Grain Drying CalculatorHow to Test for Stalk Quality - VideoBetween the Rows® - Common Leaf DiseasesWyffels GDU CalculatorWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future e...
2024-09-17
16 min
Keeping It Independent
The Big Interview: John & Jacob Wyffels
It's a special episode of "Keeping it Independent".Wyffels President John Wyffels and VP of Production Jacob Wyffels join the pod! We talk company history, what's fueled our growth, the new Iowa site, and much more! Links discussed in the episode:The Wyffels StoryOur Wyffels HybridsWe 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.
2024-09-09
18 min
Keeping It Independent
Best of FPS - Crop Condition Roundup
It's a special edition of Keeping It Independent, live from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa! First, Product and Agronomy Manager Mitch Heisler, Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson, and Sales Manager Ethan Earlywine discuss crop progress, disease, and corn rootworm pressure in Iowa and Illinois. Then, Mitch and Agronomy Manager Jared Goplen give us an update on the Minnesota/South Dakota corn crop and look ahead to harvest. Links discussed in the episode:Wyffels Yield CalculatorWyffels Grain Drying CalculatorWyffels Corn Rootworm Monitoring ProgramOur Wyffels HybridsWe want to...
2024-09-04
22 min
Keeping It Independent
Live! From the Farm Progress Show
It's a special edition of Keeping It Independent, live from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. First, Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp joins us to talk new hybrids and Pro Farmer's yield estimates. Then, Wyffels Hybrids Director of Marketing, Tim Birkel stops by to discuss the Plant Your Independence campaign. We round out the show with a visit from Farm Rescue volunteer Matt Blaylock who talks about the organization's mission and how listeners can get involved.Links discussed in the episode:Serving Those Who Serve - Farm Rescue Wyffels Yield CalculatorOur Wyffels...
2024-09-03
26 min
Cyclone Fanatic
Williams & Blum Wednesday: Talking ISU Football LIVE from Wyffels Hybrids
Chris Williams and Brent Blum come at you LIVE from Wyffels Hybrids' new plant in Ames to dive into Week One of college football. The guys are joined by President of Wyffels, John Wyffels, before breaking down Iowa State's season outlook. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-08-29
57 min
Cyclone Fanatic Podcast Network
Williams & Blum Wednesday: Talking ISU Football LIVE from Wyffels Hybrids
Chris Williams and Brent Blum come at you LIVE from Wyffels Hybrids' new plant in Ames to dive into Week One of college football. The guys are joined by President of Wyffels, John Wyffels, before breaking down Iowa State's season outlook. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-08-29
57 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Wyffels At Work In The Field & Community
Wyffels Hybrids is about to kick off its seed harvest as its farm clients prepare for the corn harvest later this fall. Sales Development Manager Dave Rolli reflects on the growing season and predicts a bullish corn crop this fall in Wisconsin. In the meantime, Wyffels has expanded its partnership with Farm Rescue as the nonprofit just announced it will offer its services in Wisconsin. Dave is excited for Wyffels to continue giving back to the agricultural community through Farm Rescue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-08-26
06 min
Keeping It Independent
Southern Rust Got Lost
Southern rust in the central Midwest? What's the deal with that?? On today's episode, Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen and Eric Wilson discuss the late season diseases impacting this year's corn crop. They explore tips for scouting and managing southern rust, tar spot, and Goss's wilt.Between the Rows® - Common Leaf DiseasesBetween the Rows® - Tar SpotScouting for Tar Spot Video - Eric WilsonBetween the Rows® - Making the Fungicide DecisionWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how...
2024-08-15
18 min
Keeping It Independent
We're Doing It Live!
Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp and Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Eric Wilson come to you LIVE from Kickoff 2025 to discuss all things aphids, late summer disease reports, and an audience question on planting populations. Between the Rows® - Common Leaf DiseasesBetween the Rows® - Tar SpotScouting for Tar Spot Video - Eric WilsonBetween the Rows® - Making the Fungicide DecisionWe 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@wyf...
2024-08-01
19 min
Keeping It Independent
ROI on Fungicide
Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Jared Goplen discuss how heavy rains and winds are impacting the crop, and whether fungicide is worth it considering the late July situation.Between the Rows® - Damage from Summer StormsBetween the Rows® - The Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on CornBetween the Rows® - Making the Fungicide DecisionWyffels Yield CalculatorWe 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. Wyff...
2024-07-17
15 min
Keeping It Independent
Shop Talk with Jacob Wyffels
It's an exciting time at Wyffels Hybrids! This week, we're officially opening our Ames, Iowa site. To help celebrate, VP of Production Jacob Wyffels joined the podcast to discuss this generational investment and other goings-on in production.Links discussed in this episode:Iowa Site AnnouncementThe Wyffels StoryWe 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.
2024-07-09
29 min
Keeping It Independent
Summer Storms, CRW, Hot Dogs & Cold Ones
Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle and Technical Product Manager Dr. Brent Tharp discuss tar spot, corn rootworm management and monitoring, and how heavy rains/flooding are impacting the crop. But...there is some good news!Happy 4th of July from Wyffels Hybrids. Enjoy a hot dog and a cold one, and celebrate your independence!Between the Rows® - Damage from Summer StormsBetween the Rows® - The Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on CornWyffels Hybrids Corn Rootworm MonitoringWyffels Hybrids GDU CalculatorCorn ipmPIPEWe want to hear fr...
2024-07-02
21 min
Keeping It Independent
The Future of Agriculture: Meet the Interns
Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson discusses how recent storms and flooding have impacted the central Midwest corn crop. Then, the agronomy team talks with the 2024 Wyffels interns - Tyler Barrington, Agronomy; Maddi Klemme, Marketing; Kade Wassman, Sales.Between the Rows® - Damage from Summer StormsBetween the Rows® - The Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on CornWyffels Hybrids Corn Rootworm MonitoringWe 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. W...
2024-06-27
23 min
Keeping It Independent
There is Some Good News!
Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen and Eric Wilson discuss the emergence of tar spot, corn rootworm management and monitoring, and how June heatwaves are impacting the crop. Plus...there is some good news!Between the Rows® - Managing Corn Rootworm PopulationsWyffels Hybrids Corn Rootworm MonitoringCrop Protection Network - Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Foliar DiseasesWe 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, an...
2024-06-19
21 min
Keeping It Independent
Taking the Training Wheels Off
Join us as we cover a grab bag of topics impacting corn's "ugly duckling" phase. On this week's episode, Agronomy Manager Jared Goplen and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss seedling blight, nitrogen, and, yes, even tar spot. Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Replant CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Sidedress Nitrogen in 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...
2024-06-12
18 min
Keeping It Independent
All Things Post Applications with Kurt Maertens, BASF
Follow the Label, But Why? Find out on this week's episode of Keeping It Independent. Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson sits down with BASF's Kurt Maertens to discus post-emergence applications. The two dive into the top field calls received during spraying season. Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Weed ManagementBASF - Farming and Crop ProtectionWe 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 ind...
2024-05-29
48 min
Keeping It Independent
Let's Talk About Something Else
Need a break from all the planting talk? We do, too. On this week's episode, Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Eric Wilson discuss cutworms, nitrogen loss, and emergence flagging.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Replant CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Black Cutworm and True ArmywormBetween the Rows® - Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on CornIowa State University - Iowa Environmental MesonetCorn ipm PIPE - Black cutworm websiteIowa State University - Nitrogen CalculatorWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us...
2024-05-22
22 min
Keeping It Independent
Stay the Course
Well, at least we busted that drought. On this week's episode, Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss managing a wet spring. When do delays start impacting yield potential? Should you switch out hybrids? Give a listen & find out more!Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Replant CalculatorWyffels Hybrids Growing Degree Unit CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Delayed Planting ConditionsBetween the Rows® - Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on CornWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on...
2024-05-15
14 min
Keeping It Independent
Wet Spring Counseling Session
As the calendar flips to May, we're in the heart of planting season. The only problem? Much of the Corn Belt is getting soaked & progress is slowing. On this week's episode, Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss planting progress, managing wet conditions, seedling blight concerns, and replant considerations.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Replant CalculatorWyffels Hybrids Growing Degree Unit CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Delayed Planting ConditionsBetween the Rows® - Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on CornWe want to hear from you. Have qu...
2024-05-03
21 min
The Big Show
Hour One: Naming The 2024 Iowa's Best Burger Champ!
Bob Quinn is with the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association naming JJ's Tavern + Grill the winner of the 2024 Iowa's Best Burger Contest! JJ's owners Rick and Lilia Romero and Michael Roberts talk about their smash burgers, some of the featured toppings, and their first few months in the restaurant business! IBIC Director of Marketing and Communications Kylie Peterson talks about the trend of smash burgers winning Best Burger, this year's contest results, and the 7,500 votes they got from consumers. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig made it out to the event to celebrate Iowa's beef industry...
2024-05-01
31 min
Messages from Upcountry Calvary
Genealogy Sources with Rick Wyffels
Genealogy Sources with Rick Wyffels by Upcountry Calvary
2024-04-26
44 min
The Big Show
Hour One: East Central Iowa Agronomy Update
Wednesday's First Hour: Iowa State University Extension Agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe tells us how many fields she is seeing in East Central Iowa that are fit for corn and soybean planting and talks about action to take against alfalfa weevil. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions tells us what is going on in the marketplace today. And we celebrate Wyffels Wednesday with Wade Peck from Wyffels and he's going over the things to look for when deciding to plant the 2024 crop.
2024-04-24
28 min
Keeping It Independent
Eggs in a Basket
It's planting season in the Central Corn Belt! On this week's episode, the full Wyffels Agronomy Team joined the show to discuss planting progress, growing degree units, and how to navigate a cool and rainy end to April.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Growing Degree Unit CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Optimize PlantabilityWe 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...
2024-04-23
13 min
The Big Show
Hour Two: More CWISH in Hardin County!
Wednesday's Second Hour: Today's Clean Water in Iowa Starts Here show continues today from the Stolee Farm near Radcliffe, Iowa sponsored by the Iowa Agriculture Water Aliance! Bob is joined to start this hour by Duck Unlimited CEO Adam Putnam talks about their partnership with IDALS in helping keep Iowa's waterways clean and healthy for waterfowl. Speaking of IDALS, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig elaborates further on the DU partnership, talks about cover crops, and gives his praise for Heath Stolee and the wetland on his farm. IAWA Executive Director Sean McMahon discusses the future of clean water on...
2024-04-17
25 min
Keeping It Independent
Can I Please Plant Some Corn?
It's almost go-time in the Central Corn Belt! Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss April corn planting and how to determine fit soil conditions.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Growing Degree Unit CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Early Spring Planting ConsiderationsWe 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.
2024-04-10
17 min
Keeping It Independent
Can you predict the weather?
On this week's show, Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp and Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson cover planting rates and optimizing plantability. They explore Wyffels’ testing procedures and how the resulting information can benefit you this season.Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Optimizing PlantabilityBetween the Rows® - Choosing the Right Planting Rate 2024 Follow the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon and more!We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.
2024-04-04
15 min
Keeping It Independent
Serving Those Who Serve: Farm Rescue
This week on Keeping It Independent, we're shining a light on Wyffels' partnership with Farm Rescue. Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson sits down Farm Rescue's Ben Smith (00:00) to discuss the nonprofit's impact. Chris and Kari Berg (17:37) also join to discuss their experience with Farm Rescue.Communications Manager Jill Carlson highlights how Wyffels is working with Farm Rescue to cultivate awareness, donations, volunteers and more!Wyffels Hybrids is proud to partner with Farm Rescue. Farm Rescue is a nonprofit organization that helps families dealing with crisis due to illness, injury or natural disasters...
2024-04-01
33 min
Messages from Upcountry Calvary
Adam to Noah, Session 2 with Rick Wyffels
Adam to Noah, Session 2 with Rick Wyffels by Upcountry Calvary
2024-04-01
1h 05
Keeping It Independent
"Don't Plant Yet" Checklist 2024
The weather is warming up, but there's still work to be done - and conditions to consider - before the planting season gets under way. On this episode, Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss what you need to keep in mind as you make final preparations for the upcoming planting season.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Between the Rows® - Spring Anhydrous 2024Wyffels Hybrids Between the Rows® - Early Spring Planting ConsiderationsWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ide...
2024-03-13
21 min
Keeping It Independent
Buggin' Out with Kelly Estes
Has the mild winter had an impact on pests? On this episode of Keeping It Independent, Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle sits down with University of Illinois entomologist Kelly Estes to discuss her role as the State Agricultural Pest Survey Coordinator, and to pick her brain on all things bugs!Links discussed in this episode:Corn ipmPIPEUniversity of Illinois - Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring ProgramIllinois Pest Survey ProgramKelly Estes - Bio - University of IllinoisWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address...
2024-03-07
25 min
Messages from Upcountry Calvary
The Pre-Flood World with Rick Wyffels
The Pre-Flood World with Rick Wyffels by Upcountry Calvary
2024-02-29
51 min
Keeping It Independent
How Modern Hybrids Work with Corn Breeders Bob Jackson and Chris Eichhorn
Where is our yield coming from?? On this episode of Keeping It Independent, we're exploring the balancing act that is corn breeding. Wyffels Hybrids Corn Breeders Bob Jackson and Chris Eichhorn stop by to discuss the evolution of modern hybrids, and the factors that go into developing hybrids for your acres.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels' Independent Corn Breeding 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 H...
2024-02-19
25 min
Keeping It Independent
It’s a (Corn) Love Story with Wyffels Corn Breeder Devin Nichols
We're going back in time on the latest episode of Keeping It Independent! Wyffels Hybrids Corn Breeder Devin Nichols joins the show to talk the long history of corn and how modern hybrids came to be. We dive into teosinte, open-pollinated varieties, and the advent of hybrid corn.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels' Independent Corn Breeding 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, an...
2024-02-12
26 min
Keeping It Independent
Soil Fertility with Dr. Dan Kaiser - Part 2: Zinc & Boron
Agronomy Manager Jared Goplen sits down with University of Minnesota Associate Professor Dr. Daniel Kaiser to discuss zinc and boron. Links discussed in this episode:University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences: https://cfans.umn.edu/Follow CFANS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umncfans/Dr. Daniel Kaiser Profile - University of Minnesota: https://swac.umn.edu/people/daniel-kaiserWe 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@w...
2024-02-01
17 min
Keeping It Independent
Soil Fertility with Dr. Dan Kaiser - Part 1: Sulfur
Agronomy Manager Jared Goplen sits down with University of Minnesota Associate Professor Dr. Daniel Kaiser to discuss sulfur. Links discussed in this episode:University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences: https://cfans.umn.edu/Follow CFANS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umncfans/Dr. Daniel Kaiser Profile - University of Minnesota: https://swac.umn.edu/people/daniel-kaiserWe 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. ...
2024-01-29
21 min
Keeping It Independent
Let's Talk Biologicals with Connor Sible
Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle sits down with University of Illinois Postdoctoral Research Associate Connor Sible to discuss biologicals. Links discussed in this episode:University of Illinois Crop Physiology: https://cropphysiology.cropsci.illinois.edu/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.
2024-01-16
29 min
Keeping It Independent
New Year. New You.
Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss their New Year's Resolutions for farmers. They dive into hybrid placement plans, fertilizer status checks, herbicide components, and more! Pop the champagne (or crack a cold one if you prefer) and enjoy this special episode of "Keeping It Independent".Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels - Between The Rows: Weed ManagementAgWeb Newsletter: https://preferences.farmjournal.com/Newsletter-Page.htmlFarm Progress - "Cover crop incentives available in Illinois"Successful Farming: https://agriculture.com/We want to hear from you. Have questions you...
2024-01-08
17 min
Keeping It Independent
Three Wise Men or Three Wise Guys?
It's a special holiday mailbag episode of Keeping It Independent! Our own 3 wise men - Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen, Eric Wilson, and Ryan Gentle - wrap up 2023 and answer your rapid-fire questions.Topics include lessons from 2023, New Year's resolutions for corn growers, the best gifts for an agronomist, favorite Christmas movies, and more!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 ind...
2023-12-18
14 min
Keeping It Independent
Reflecting on 2023: Let's Talk Corn Rootworm. Again.
Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss your burning questions about the state of corn rootworm (the pretty ones and the ugly ones) management.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows – Monitoring Corn Rootworm Populations: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/monitoring-corn-rootworm-populationsLearn more about the Wyffels Hybrids CRW monitoring program: wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoringWe 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 ind...
2023-12-05
17 min
Messages from Upcountry Calvary
Righteousness w/ Rick Wyffels
Righteousness w/ Rick Wyffels by Upcountry Calvary
2023-11-26
36 min
Keeping It Independent
Reflecting on 2023: Yields Better Than Expected
All things considered, yields were better than expected for most of the Corn Belt this year. With long drought periods throughout the summer, how was this possible? On this week's episode, the Wyffels Agronomy Team highlight the six factors that made the difference.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Trial Results: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybrids/trial-resultsOur Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybridsWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we c...
2023-11-20
13 min
Ondernemen op Sneakers
#101 Een Flinke Transformatie In Het Product Aanbod, Kenny Wyffels
Van een achtergrond in fysiotherapie tot een revolutionaire benadering van fitness - Kenny deelt zijn reis als ondernemer in de fitnesswereld: Luister naar Kenny's strategieën voor bedrijfsontwikkeling, teamopbouw en het verbeteren van klantbetrokkenheid. Hij onthult ook zijn toekomstplannen voor het uitbreiden van diensten en het aanpakken van klantbehoeften. 🌟 Bezoek deze link voor de shownotes: https://ondernemenopsneakers.nl/een-flinke-transformatie-in-het-product-aanbod-kenny-wyffels/ Veel luisterplezier en Njoya day!
2023-11-08
54 min
Keeping It Independent
Talk Fertility To Me
As harvest season winds down, we take a look back and a look forward. On this week's episode, Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss crown rot, 2023 heat units, fall nitrogen, and more!Links discussed in this episode:P & K Management: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/fertility-101-p-and-k-managementIowa State University - Soil Temperature Maps: https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/agclimate/soilt.phpWyffels Hybrids Trial Results: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybrids/trial-resultsOur Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybridsWe want to hear...
2023-10-30
17 min
Keeping It Independent
Why Are Things the Way They Are?
Variability and "better than expected". Those are the key phases we're hearing across the Central Corn Belt. On this week's episode, Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss early yield reports, fall anhydrous, and more!Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Trial Results: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybrids/trial-resultsWyffels Between the Rows - Harvest Timing: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/harvest-timingOur Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybridsWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address...
2023-10-16
11 min
Keeping It Independent
Coffee Shop Talk: Harvest Edition
Harvest season is here, and that means plenty of questions to answer. Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Jared Goplen discuss harvest updates, injury/disease challenges, and that "black stuff" you might be seeing.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Trial Results: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybrids/trial-resultsWyffels Between the Rows - Harvest Timing: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/harvest-timingOur Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybridsWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how...
2023-10-03
16 min
Keeping It Independent
Let the Combines Roll!
Variability. That's the word of the year. Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen dive into stalk integrity, drydown, and all things harvest.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Grain Drying Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/grain-drying-calculatorWyffels Between the Rows - Harvest Timing: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/harvest-timingIowa State University - Corn Drydown CalculatorOur Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybridsWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we...
2023-09-26
09 min
Keeping It Independent
Lies and Stats: Interpreting Corn Hybrid Performance
It's been a wild season in the field. After another dry stretch, harvest is approaching quicker than anticipated. Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp dive into crop updates, interpreting yield results, and the importance of planting a hybrid package.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows - Heat and Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/heat-and-drought-stressWyffels Grain Drying Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/grain-drying-calculatorOur Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybridsWe want to hear from you. Have q...
2023-09-11
12 min
American Ag Network
Farm Progress Show 2023- Wyffels- Brent Tharp
Dr. Brent Tharp with Wyffels tells us about some of the exciting things Wyffels does including 15 new hybrids.
2023-09-08
04 min
Keeping It Independent
Push It. Push It Real Good.
Harvest is coming...and maybe sooner than we thought. Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen and Ryan Gentle discuss a slate of late summer questions.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows - Heat and Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/heat-and-drought-stressWyffels GDU Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/growing-daysWyffels Yield Calculator: wyffels.com/agronomy/yield-calculatorWe 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. ...
2023-08-29
18 min
Keeping It Independent
Long Hot Summer Days
It's an August mailbag episode of "Keeping it Independent"! Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen and Ryan Gentle discuss your questions about the heatwave, tar spot, and early brown husks. Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows - Heat and Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/heat-and-drought-stressLearn more about Wyffels' CRW monitoring program: wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoringWyffels Yield Calculator: wyffels.com/agronomy/yield-calculatorWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this be...
2023-08-21
16 min
Keeping It Independent
How Late is Too Late?
Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss your burning questions about tar spot management.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows - Fungicide Use with Wyffels Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/fungicide-use-on-wyffels-hybrids2023Learn more about Wyffels' CRW monitoring program: wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoringWyffels Yield Calculator: wyffels.com/agronomy/yield-calculatorWe 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 H...
2023-08-10
15 min
Keeping It Independent
There's a Wyffels Tool for That
Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Product & Agronomy Manager Mitch Heisler discuss your burning questions about corn rootworm and yield estimates.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows – Monitoring Corn Rootworm Populations: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/monitoring-corn-rootworm-populationsLearn more about Wyffels' CRW monitoring program: wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoringWyffels Yield Calculator: wyffels.com/agronomy/yield-calculatorWyffels GDU Calculator: wyffels.com/agronomy/growing-daysWe 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...
2023-08-03
20 min
Keeping It Independent
I Love the Smell of Fungicide in the Morning
Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss your burning questions about corn rootworm and pollination season.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows – Monitoring Corn Rootworm Populations: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/monitoring-corn-rootworm-populationsLearn more about CRW monitoring program: wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoringWe 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.
2023-07-17
15 min
Keeping It Independent
Rain, Wind, and Smoke
Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss your burning questions about corn rootworm, summer storm damage, and the impact of wildfires. Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows – Damage from Summer Storms: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/root-lodging-from-summer-storms Wyffels Between the Rows – Heat & Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/heat-and-drought-stressLearn more about CRW monitoring program: wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoringWe 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 ag...
2023-07-06
27 min
Keeping It Independent
To Spray or Not to Spray
Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss your burning questions about dry June conditions. How do you respond? Should you spray despite the conditions?Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows – Early Season Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/early-season-drought-stressWyffels Between the Rows – Heat & Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/heat-and-drought-stressWe 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...
2023-06-24
12 min
Keeping It Independent
So You’re Saying There’s a Chance!
Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss your burning questions about dry June conditions. How do you respond? What effect does it have on yield?Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows – Early Season Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/early-season-drought-stressWe 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.
2023-06-19
22 min
Keeping It Independent
Don't Say the D-Word
Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Dr. Brent Tharp discuss your burning questions about early season drought worries and corn rootworm activity.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows – Early Season Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/early-season-drought-stressWyffels Corn Rootworm Monitoring: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoringWe 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...
2023-06-12
17 min
ACN’s ”Above the Fold”
Partnering for a Cause: Wyffels Hybrids
What does a “cause marketing program” look like for an agriculture-based company? Jill Carlson, communications manager at Wyffels Hybrids, shares behind-the-scenes into their initiative “Serving Those Who Serve.” She explains the collaboration between Wyffels Hybrids, a for-profit business and Farm Rescue, a nonprofit organization and how they share common benefits of the program. Jill also describes how their team found a suitable non-profit partner for this initiative and how the“Serving Those Who Serve” program fits into their overall marketing campaigns.
2023-06-07
18 min
Keeping It Independent
It's Getting Hot In Here
How will early season drought effect yield? My corn is flopped over, what is going on? Should I still carry through with my planned herbicide and sidedress program? Wyffels Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Jared Goplen discuss these questions on this episode.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows – Early Season Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/early-season-drought-stressWyffels Between the Rows – Weed Management: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/weed-management We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas...
2023-06-03
21 min
Keeping It Independent
Corn's Awkward Phase
My corn isn’t looking too good, what’s wrong with it? If my corn is yellow early on will that affect yield? Does my corn have enough nitrogen? Wyffels Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss these questions on this episode.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Between the Rows – Herbicide Injury in Corn: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/herbicide-injury-in-corn Wyffels Between the Rows – Understanding Nitrogen Loss: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/understanding-nitrogen-loss Wyffels Between the Rows – Sidedress Nitorgen in Corn: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/sidedress-nitrogen-in-corn We want to he...
2023-05-30
14 min
Keeping It Independent
In the Weeds
Will my corn survive in flooded or saturated fields? What do I need to think about when making post-emergence herbicide applications? Wyffels Agronomy Manager Jared Goplen and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp cover these questions on this episode.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels "Between the Rows" - Flooded and Saturated Fields: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/effects-of-flooding-and-saturated-soils-on-corn Wyffels "Between the Rows" – Weed Management: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/weed-management Wyffels Replant Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/replant-calculator Wyffels GDU Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/growing-days We w...
2023-05-16
14 min
Keeping It Independent
Emergence-y Pod
How important is uniform emergence? What are we seeing on emergence this year? How do I decide whether I should replant or not? What should we do different when planting into dry soils? Wyffels Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle cover these questions on this episode.Links discussed in this episode:The Bulletin: Thinking About Corn Emergence: https://farmdoc.illinois.edu/field-crop-production/thinking-about-crop-emergence.htmlWyffels Replant Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/replant-calculatorWyffels GDU Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/growing-days We want to hear f...
2023-05-09
17 min
Keeping It Independent
Snow Blower Row Cleaners
How much influence does planting date have on my corn yield? Which hybrids should I plant first? Wyffels Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen cover these questions on this episode.Links discussed in this episode:Planting Date Yield Correlation Video – IL: https://youtu.be/S041lRZXJ88 Planting Date Yield Correlation Video – IA: https://youtu.be/bqOFQ6DqRLM Planting Date Yield Correlation Video – MN: https://youtu.be/8csbaEo64AE Planting Date Yield Correlation Video – WI: https://youtu.be/MlPxer8LdWM Wyffels GDU Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/gro...
2023-04-26
15 min
Keeping It Independent
Does Seed Corn Prefer a Hot or Cold Shower?
Welcome to Keeping It Independent. A podcast brought to you by Wyffels Hybrids. Today's episode is hosted by Wyffels Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Eric Wilson.We’re in that phase of the year in the Corn Belt where we have some people who have put in 7 hard days of planting, while others are still waiting for the last of the snow to melt.It’s also that time of year in the Midwest where you can have 80 degree highs one week followed by freezing cold the next. On this episode we’re goi...
2023-04-20
13 min
Keeping It Independent
Introducing "Keeping It Independent"
Welcome to Keeping It Independent, a podcast from Wyffels Hybrids. What is the purpose of this podcast? What can you expect to hear from us? How can you get involved? We cover it all, and we hope you’ll subscribe and follow along with us. 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.
2023-04-20
03 min
How I Built This Ag Business
Wyffels Hybrids – Fastest Growing Seed Company in the Corn Belt
In 1946, Wyffels Hybrids was established with a vision to produce seed that could help friends and neighbors be more successful. That promise has resulted in significant growth and opportunity as Wyffels continues to build a team of employees who share that vision for the seed business, and passion for serving customers. Wyffels Hybrids, headquartered in Geneseo, Ill., is one of the nation’s largest independent seed corn companies. Focusing strictly on developing and marketing elite corn hybrids, the company is dedicated to providing corn growers in Illinois, Iowa, Southern Wisconsin, Southwestern Minnesota, Southeastern South Dakota and the Oh...
2023-03-12
1h 01
3 Ps in a Pod: An Education Podcast
S8 Episode 18: Hearts Full of Gratitude for Arizona Teachers
No one predicted just how challenging this year would be, especially for teachers. In this holiday season and as we prepare for the close of 2020, we wanted to reflect on our gratitude for you and all Arizona educators. In this episode, all five 3Ps in a Pod hosts share about the meaningful moments of gratitude they felt as teachers from students and families. Then, a variety of educators and leaders from Arizona and across the country express their gratitude for you! You’ll recognize many of these voices from earlier podcast episodes or from Arizona K1...
2020-12-17
29 min
3 Ps in a Pod: An Education Podcast
S8 Episode 13: Meet Arizona Teacher of the Year Sara Wyffels
Hear from Arizona Educational Foundation’s recently named 2021 Arizona Teacher of the Year Sara Wyffels in today’s episode of 3Ps in a Pod! Hosts Mary and Donnie talk with Wyffels about her journey into education, the experience of being named Arizona Teacher of the Year, and her vision for taking on this role. She defines how she sees teacher leadership and what it means for teachers to step into their voice and expertise. Wyffels also shares about how she approaches balancing her many roles and commitments and her encouragement for all Arizona educators during this especially chal...
2020-11-05
18 min