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Keeping It IndependentMeet Mike Witt: Western Iowa Agronomy ManagerNew Wyffels Hybrids Agronomy Manager Mike Witt is a self-described "talker". While he enjoys getting behind the podcast microphone, he insists it isn't his natural habitat. With the planting season quickly approaching, he's excited to get out in the field and meet Wyffels growers all across western Iowa. In the latest episode of "Keeping It Independent", host Eric Wilson introduces Mike Witt - the newest member of the Wyffels Product and Agronomy team. With over two decades of experience in the agricultural industry, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to his new role. This episode d...
2026-02-0923 min
Beyond the SkylineInterview: Tina Wyffels, president, BKBM EngineersTina Wyffels, the new president of BKBM Engineers talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Wyffels talks about her new duties as president, the company’s projected workload in 2026, the struggle to attract workers in the industry, and the importance of “pivoting and adapting” to ensure the firm’s success.
2026-02-0614 minKeeping It IndependentNew Year, New Yield ResolutionsSeed corn package diversity is more than relative maturity. Hybrids build yield in a variety a ways - ear length, ear girth, kernel weight. It's important to know how each product gets to the finish line and what package can work best on your acres.On today's podcast, the Wyffels agronomy managers discuss our yield component trials. Wyffels has conducted research to better understand how individual hybrids express their yield components. Hybrids are planted at low and high populations to determine how hybrid yield components change, or "flex", in response to stress. Ears are collected to determine...
2026-01-2236 minKeeping It IndependentSkip the Pencil. Ink-in Fungicide for 2026.It's mid-December and we're still talking fungicide. Why? After what we saw in 2025, it requires a deeper dive before 2026 decisions are made.Fungicides are a valuable tool for raising high yielding corn. The benefits include increased yield, improved plant health and better standability at harvest. All hybrids can respond positively to a properly timed fungicide application, especially in environments that favor the development of leaf disease.On today's podcast, the Wyffels agronomy team reviews multiyear data, explores best practices for ROI, and offers thoughts on strategy for 2026. Links discussed in this episode:...
2025-12-1130 minKeeping It IndependentStory of the Season: Part 2So, what just happened? With corn harvest in the rearview, the Wyffels Agronomy team is ready to break it all down.Today's podcast reviews the 2025 growing season in Wisconsin, Illinois, and eastern Iowa. What went right? What impacted performance? What lessons can we take from it going forward?Listen to Part 1 - South Dakota, Minnesota, and western Iowa HERE.Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Fungicide Use on Wyffels HybridsWyffels Hybrids Trial ResultsIowa Environmental MesonetWe want to hear from you. Have questions y...
2025-11-2122 minKeeping It IndependentStory of the Season: Part 1So, what just happened?Today's podcast focuses on the 2025 growing season in eastern South Dakota, southern Minnesota, and into Iowa. To the north, corn growers saw favorable conditions and spots with record yields, but Iowa fields struggled with Southern Rust and other challenges amid hot, wet conditions.With corn harvest in the rearview, the Wyffels Agronomy team is ready to break it all down. They take a look at the factors that influenced hybrid performance, and share what lessons can be applied going forward. Part 2 of our mini-series will cover Wisconsin, Illinois, and...
2025-11-1831 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONWyffels Wednesday With Brant SmithHarvest is nearing its end and according to Brant Smith a District Sales Manager for Wyffels out of Winnebago, Boone and McHenry counties in Illinois it has come with variability. He says that they have seen a wide range of yields due to drought and disease pressure on fields. Smith also says that the last couple weeks of harvest look to bring good weather to close out the season. If you have any questions visit Wyffels.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-0405 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONWyffels Harvest Map Makes Up For Missing USDA ReportsVaried progress so far on the corn for grain harvest in Wisconsin, according to the 2025 Harvest Progress Report from Wyffels Hybrids at https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/harvest-progress-report. Today, we’re catching up with Luke Bird, district manager out of Rock, Walworth, Racine, and Kenosha counties. He says that as the government continues to be shut down and we don’t get a crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Wyffels Harvest Progress Report is a great resource for not just harvest updates, but yield estimates. While visiting the harve...
2025-10-2805 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONWyffels Wednesday With Lucas ClaytonCombines are in the fields and the experts at Wyffels Hybrids are tuned in! Lucas Clayton, District Sales Manager at Wyffels Hybrids, says corn harvest is off to a great start, and that both yield and quality are looking good. Wyffels Hybrids has effective tools both in the field and online that help you "Plant Your Independence. Their Harvest Progress Report is showing real time insights into corn harvest. Check it out: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/harvest-progress-reportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-10-1505 minKeeping It IndependentWhat (And What Not) to Learn from 2025Harvest is in full swing across the Corn Belt! And yield results are looking extremely variable. A wild season of heat, drought, excessive rainfall, and other environmental challenges have made for a unique corn harvest. On this week's podcast, the Wyffels agronomy team discusses harvest progress, yield component analysis, fall fertilizer, and more.Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Fungicide Use on Wyffels HybridsBetween the Rows® - Ear Rots and Kernel MoldsWyffels Harvest Progress Report MapWe want to hear from you. Have questions you wa...
2025-10-1027 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONWyffels Wednesday With Andy GrebnerAndy Grebner, District Sales Manager for Wyffels Hybrids in south central Wisconsin, says corn harvest is just getting started in the area. So far, the results are positive, but diseases have not been friendly to stalk quality. You'll want to check the integrity of your stalks and take notes for 2026. The difference between fungicide-sprayed and unsprayed fields could be as much as 40 bushels. Wyffels Hybrids is offering a new tool for farmers to get real-time insights into the corn harvest with their Harvest Progress Report. See here: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/harvest-progress-reportSee omnystudio.com/listener...
2025-10-0105 minKeeping It IndependentDigging Deeper on Hybrid EvaluationHarvest is coming in hot! Combines are rolling in parts of the Corn Belt and we're seeing a mixed bag of results. Southern Rust, drought, extreme heat, fungicide decisions, and more are impacting yields in significant ways. On this week's podcast, the Wyffels agronomy team discusses disease management, early harvest returns, and what we should (and should not) take from 2025 as we look ahead to 2026.Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Fungicide Use on Wyffels HybridsBetween the Rows® - Ear Rots and Kernel MoldsWyffels Grain Drying Cal...
2025-09-1721 min
DS VandaagRobotexpert Francis Wyffels: “Het ChatGPT-moment voor robotica is nog niet voor meteen”De droom voor veel mensen is een robot die helemaal autonoom het huishouden doet. Gedaan met poetsen, afwassen en strijken. Maar zo’n huishoudrobot, dat lijkt nog niet voor morgen. Professor AI en robotica Francis Wyffels (UGent) is net terug van een robotbeurs in China, en hij brengt verslag uit bij Pieter en Dominique in deze robotaflevering van Bits & atomen. Gast Francis Wyffels (UGent) | Journalist Dominique Deckmyn, Pieter Van Dooren | | Audioproductie Joris Van Damme | Muziek Brecht Plasschaert | Chef podcast Alexander Lippeveld See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-1345 min
Bits & AtomenRobotexpert Francis Wyffels: “Het ChatGPT-moment voor robotica is nog niet voor meteen”De droom voor veel mensen is een robot die helemaal autonoom het huishouden doet. Gedaan met poetsen, afwassen en strijken. Maar zo’n huishoudrobot, dat lijkt nog niet voor morgen. Professor AI en robotica Francis Wyffels (UGent) is net terug van een robotbeurs in China, en hij brengt verslag uit bij Pieter en Dominique in deze robotaflevering van Bits & atomen. Gast Francis Wyffels (UGent) | Journalist Dominique Deckmyn, Pieter Van Dooren | | Audioproductie Joris Van Damme | Muziek Brecht Plasschaert | Chef podcast Alexander Lippeveld See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-1245 minKeeping It IndependentLive from FPS: Best Bang for the BuckYield is important, but so is ROI. When budgets get tight, what are the best management decisions for your corn acres? What tools and tips make those decisions easier?On this week's episode, the Wyffels agronomy team discuss what corn growers can do to finish 2025 strong, management suggestions as we look ahead to 2026, and they give a brief update on current crop conditions.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Yield CalculatorWyffels Grain Drying CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Corn Pollination and Grain FillBetween the Rows® - Southern Rust
2025-09-0121 minKeeping It IndependentLive from FPS: Looking Through The Crystal BallAfter a blazing hot summer, what's next for the corn crop as we head into September? How does this time of year impact yields and harvest timing? On this week's podcast, the Wyffels agronomy team discusses disease pressure, grain fill, and what to expect ahead of harvest.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Yield CalculatorWyffels Grain Drying CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Corn Pollination and Grain FillWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com. ...
2025-08-2925 minKeeping It IndependentExtra Special Episode: An "Extreme" Pollination WindowAugust is coming in hot! After an "extreme" start to pollination with high temps and lots of rain for much of the Corn Belt, we're entering an uncertain period. Will we see extra special yields come harvest? Or will the wild weather deny us?On this week's podcast, the Wyffels agronomy team discusses pollination, grain fill, and the late season fungicide decision.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Yield CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Corn Pollination and Grain FillBetween the Rows® - Fungicide Use on Wyffels HybridsWe...
2025-08-0715 minKeeping It IndependentDown and Dirty on DiseaseAugust is shaping up to be a game of disease whack-a-mole. Recent heat and rain in the Central Corn Belt have fueled Southern Rust development, but the upcoming cool-down looks ideal for tar spot. Are you prepared to manage it all? On this week's podcast, Wyffels Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen talk about late summer disease threats, and touch on the impact of recent storms. Now’s the perfect time to scout for disease and assess fungicide needs.Links discussed in this episode:Crop Protection Network - Fungicide Effi...
2025-07-3020 minKeeping It IndependentDid my corn pollinate?It's the story of July. There’s been a lot of chatter in the field this week about corn pollination. While no Wyffels products are currently experiencing this issue, it remains something to monitor amid the Corn Belt's high temperatures.On this week's podcast, Wyffels Agronomy Managers Robby Meeker, Ryan Gentle, and Eric Wilson talk us through what's happening, what it looks like, and what you can expect as a result.Now’s the perfect time to get out and see how your crop is progressing.Links discussed in this episode:H...
2025-07-2225 minKeeping It IndependentDisease, Storm Damage, & CRW MonitoringJuly weather in the Corn Belt? Let’s just say…temperamental. Storms here. Dry there. Lots of heat. Foggy mornings. Mother Nature is throwing everything at us, and it could lead to a tricky end to the growing season. On this week's show, the Wyffels agronomy team covers disease management, wind damage from recent storms, and closes out the episode with a corn rootworm pressure check-in. Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Damage from Summer StormsBetween the Rows® - Tar SpotBetween the Rows® - Fungicide Use on Wyffels...
2025-07-1526 minKeeping It IndependentRapid Growth, Fungicide Decision, and Tar SpotThings are heating up as we enter the heart of the growing season. Corn is growing rapidly and disease is popping up in fields across the Central Corn Belt. On this week's episode, the Wyffels agronomy team is digging into everything you need to know when it comes to making that fungicide decision. They also take a closer look at tar spot and gray leaf spot - how common it is, what kind of damage it can do, and what you can do about it. Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - T...
2025-06-2414 minKeeping It IndependentCorn Rootworm, Hail, and Tar SpotAs summer heats up, the corn is growing fast and corn rootworm hatching has reached its peak. In today's episode, the Wyffels agronomy team tackles best practices for monitoring and managing corn rootworm pressure. Plus, they take a look at hail damage's impact on yield, and give a quick update on tar spot popping up on the fringes of the central Midwest. Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Monitoring CRW Populations Iowa State - Rootworm Eggs Reaching Peak HatchWyffels Hybrids - CRW Monitoring MapUSDA - Corn Lo...
2025-06-1818 minKeeping It IndependentPost Apps, Cool Temps, and Dish SoapWith planting season all but wrapped up across the Corn Belt, our attention shifts to post apps. On this week's episode, the Wyffels agronomy team discusses best practices for managing early-stage corn, stress concerns, and seeing the crop 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? - Video...
2025-05-2816 minKeeping It IndependentRotary Hoeing, Corn Replant, and a Soggy Southern IllinoisAs 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...
2025-05-1514 minKeeping It IndependentWe Read the Planter Manuals so You Don't Have ToWe 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...
2025-04-3018 minKeeping It IndependentCloudy with a Chance of Planting StallsJust 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...
2025-04-2211 minKeeping It IndependentThe One Where We Talk About PlantingPlanting 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...
2025-04-0918 min
AREA Podcast#003 - John WyffelsOn AREA Podcast episode #003, we are joined by John Wyffels, President of Wyffels Hybrids. Now in its 3rd generation of leadership, being “fiercely independent” is at the core of this family-owned business that is expanding west with a new facility in Ames.
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2025-04-0247 minKeeping It IndependentThe Good, the Bad, and the BuglyToday, 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...
2025-03-2020 minKeeping It IndependentIs 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...
2025-03-1119 minKeeping It IndependentProduct Ratings: How the Sausage is MadeWhen 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...
2025-02-2629 minKeeping It IndependentFlex AppealEar 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
2025-02-1230 minKeeping It IndependentInhibitors, 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...
2025-01-2119 minKeeping It IndependentWhat’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...
2025-01-1625 minKeeping It IndependentControl the Controllables: FungicideIt'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...
2024-12-1721 minKeeping It IndependentControlling the Controllables: All About NitrogenIt'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...
2024-12-1022 minKeeping It IndependentControlling the Controllables: Planting DateIt'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.
2024-11-1917 minKeeping It Independent80% 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...
2024-10-2220 minKeeping It IndependentSoybeans Have Feelings, TooGasp! 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...
2024-10-0214 minKeeping It IndependentPush 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...
2024-09-1716 minKeeping It IndependentThe Big Interview: John & Jacob WyffelsIt'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.
2024-09-0918 minKeeping It IndependentBest of FPS - Crop Condition RoundupIt'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...
2024-09-0422 minKeeping It IndependentLive! From the Farm Progress ShowIt'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...
2024-09-0326 min
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum Wednesday: Talking ISU Football LIVE from Wyffels HybridsChris 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
2024-08-2957 minCyclone Fanatic Podcast NetworkWilliams & Blum Wednesday: Talking ISU Football LIVE from Wyffels HybridsChris 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
2024-08-2957 minKeeping It IndependentSouthern Rust Got LostSouthern 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...
2024-08-1518 minKeeping It IndependentWe'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...
2024-08-0119 minKeeping It IndependentROI on FungicideAgronomy 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...
2024-07-1715 minKeeping It IndependentShop Talk with Jacob WyffelsIt'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.
2024-07-0929 minKeeping It IndependentSummer Storms, CRW, Hot Dogs & Cold OnesAgronomy 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...
2024-07-0221 minKeeping It IndependentThe Future of Agriculture: Meet the InternsAgronomy 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...
2024-06-2723 minKeeping It IndependentThere 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...
2024-06-1921 minKeeping It IndependentTaking the Training Wheels OffJoin 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...
2024-06-1218 minKeeping It IndependentAll Things Post Applications with Kurt Maertens, BASFFollow 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...
2024-05-2948 minKeeping It IndependentLet's Talk About Something ElseNeed 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...
2024-05-2222 minKeeping It IndependentStay the CourseWell, 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...
2024-05-1514 minKeeping It IndependentWet Spring Counseling SessionAs 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...
2024-05-0321 minKeeping It IndependentEggs in a BasketIt'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...
2024-04-2313 minKeeping It IndependentCan 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.
2024-04-1017 minKeeping It IndependentCan 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.
2024-04-0415 minKeeping It IndependentServing Those Who Serve: Farm RescueThis 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...
2024-04-0133 minKeeping It Independent"Don't Plant Yet" Checklist 2024The 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...
2024-03-1321 minKeeping It IndependentBuggin' Out with Kelly EstesHas 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...
2024-03-0725 minKeeping It IndependentHow Modern Hybrids Work with Corn Breeders Bob Jackson and Chris EichhornWhere 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...
2024-02-1925 minKeeping It IndependentIt’s a (Corn) Love Story with Wyffels Corn Breeder Devin NicholsWe'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...
2024-02-1226 minKeeping It IndependentSoil Fertility with Dr. Dan Kaiser - Part 2: Zinc & BoronAgronomy 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...
2024-02-0117 minKeeping It IndependentSoil Fertility with Dr. Dan Kaiser - Part 1: SulfurAgronomy 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. ...
2024-01-2921 minKeeping It IndependentLet's Talk Biologicals with Connor SibleAgronomy 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.
2024-01-1629 minKeeping It IndependentNew 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...
2024-01-0817 minKeeping It IndependentThree 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...
2023-12-1814 minKeeping It IndependentReflecting 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...
2023-12-0517 min
Messages from Upcountry CalvaryRighteousness w/ Rick WyffelsRighteousness w/ Rick Wyffels by Upcountry Calvary
2023-11-2636 minKeeping It IndependentReflecting on 2023: Yields Better Than ExpectedAll 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...
2023-11-2013 min
Ondernemen op Sneakers#101 Een Flinke Transformatie In Het Product Aanbod, Kenny WyffelsVan 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!
2023-11-0854 minKeeping It IndependentTalk Fertility To MeAs 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...
2023-10-3017 minKeeping It IndependentWhy 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...
2023-10-1611 minKeeping It IndependentCoffee Shop Talk: Harvest EditionHarvest 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...
2023-10-0316 minKeeping It IndependentLet 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...
2023-09-2609 minKeeping It IndependentLies and Stats: Interpreting Corn Hybrid PerformanceIt'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...
2023-09-1112 min
American Ag NetworkFarm Progress Show 2023- Wyffels- Brent TharpDr. Brent Tharp with Wyffels tells us about some of the exciting things Wyffels does including 15 new hybrids.
2023-09-0804 minKeeping It IndependentPush 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. ...
2023-08-2918 minKeeping It IndependentLong Hot Summer DaysIt'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...
2023-08-2116 minKeeping It IndependentHow 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...
2023-08-1015 minKeeping It IndependentThere's a Wyffels Tool for ThatAgronomy 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...
2023-08-0320 minKeeping It IndependentI Love the Smell of Fungicide in the MorningAgronomy 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.
2023-07-1715 minKeeping It IndependentRain, Wind, and SmokeAgronomy 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...
2023-07-0627 minKeeping It IndependentTo Spray or Not to SprayAgronomy 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...
2023-06-2412 minKeeping It IndependentSo 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.
2023-06-1922 minKeeping It IndependentDon't Say the D-WordAgronomy 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...
2023-06-1217 min
ACN’s ”Above the Fold”Partnering for a Cause: Wyffels HybridsWhat 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.
2023-06-0718 minKeeping It IndependentIt's Getting Hot In HereHow 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...
2023-06-0321 minKeeping It IndependentCorn's Awkward PhaseMy 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...
2023-05-3014 minKeeping It IndependentIn the WeedsWill 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...
2023-05-1614 minKeeping It IndependentEmergence-y PodHow 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...
2023-05-0917 minKeeping It IndependentSnow Blower Row CleanersHow 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...
2023-04-2615 minKeeping It IndependentDoes 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...
2023-04-2013 minKeeping It IndependentIntroducing "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.
2023-04-2003 min