"Agronomy In Action" Podcast

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  Agronomy In Action 9-25-26 25.09.2026 8min

  This week on the podcast, let’s talk about: 1. Why am I seeing some corn hybrids that look like they’ve been frosted, though we’ve had no frost, and2. A quick update on what I’m seeing while walking the corn research plots.
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  Agronomy In Action 9-18-26 18.09.2026 12min

  This week on the podcast, let’s talk about: 1. Crop damage I’m seeing, from deer and racoon to drought stress related ear drop, and2. A special guest nutritionist to talk about watchouts and pro-tips for this year’s silage harvest.
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  Agronomy In Action 9-11-26 11.09.2026 8min

  This week on the podcast, get ready to hear about:1. The current heat unit accumulation update, and 2. How long until we can expect corn to hit black layer?
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  Agronomy In Action 9-4-26 04.09.2026 10min

  This week on the podcast, let’s talk about: 1. Will these late season rains help this year’s yields, or will it be, “too little, too late”? And... 2. What are those purple areas showing up in my corn, and my soybeans lately?
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  Agronomy In Action 8-28-26 28.08.2026 7min

  This week we will take a little deeper dive into spider mites and answer some misconceptions about this annual pest, and also talk about a more seldom seen soybean disease that was found this past week - Stem Canker. Enjoy!
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  Agronomy In Action 8-21-26 21.08.2026 10min

  So, are we ahead or behind on Growing Degree Day accumulation for 2026? Listen and find out today. Also, catch up on the latest agronomy calls received this week, and what to do about the issues discussed.
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  Agronomy In Action 8-14-26 14.08.2026 10min

  I may be at the fair this week, but the podcast continues! Here how things went at the fair this week, and also hear from Daniel Lindquist about what was on the minds of farmers at this past week's AgroExpo.
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  Agronomy In Action 8-7-26 07.08.2026 12min

  In this week’s podcast, we’ll talk about:1. Area Update, including a pollination update and a reminder on spider mites, and2. Keys to Identifying Red Crown Rot in soybeans from our special guest, Mr. Reid Stoller.
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  Agronomy In Action 7-31-26 31.07.2026 10min

  On this week's podcast I will share what I found on a field call that was completely unexpected. It happened to be Soybean Cyst Nematodes & Sudden Death Syndrome. Let's dive into what caused them and how to manage them.
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  Agronomy In Action 7-24-26 24.07.2026 7min

  Check out this week's unscripted episode talking about the risks associated with this week's cooler weather, what to look out for next week with the droughty conditions across parts of the area and the why behind service calls that got me thinking this week.
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  Agronomy In Action 7-17-26 Special Edition 17.07.2026 6min

  Canadian wildfire smoke is back! What lessons did we learn about crop development from the last time this happened? Listen to this AIA "Special Edition" to learn more.
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  Agronomy In Action 7-17-26 17.07.2026 11min

  Today's Podcast focuses on How this heat & drought might affect successful pollination, and address the question of "fungicide timing" with the stress our crop is under right now. Enjoy!
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  Agronomy In Action 7-10-26 10.07.2026 13min

  This week on the podcast, let’s talk about:1. The risk of nitrogen denitrification in saturated, warm soils - especially if you just finished side-dressing.2. The "rainbow" of colors you might be seeing on your corn leaves this week, what those colors are telling us about nutrient deficiencies, and what we can actually do about it as this crop rapidly approaches tasseling.
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  Agronomy In Action 7-3-26 03.07.2026 16min

  It’s been a hot one this week! Temperatures in the 90’s and “feels like” temperatures in the 100’s, along with extremely high humidity levels has made this crop move right along, but has it also done some damage to the crop? We’ll talk about that in today’s podcast, and focus in on what diseases may be suppressed or may explode in both corn and soybean crops now and into next week.
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  Agronomy In Action 6-26-26 26.06.2026 9min

  On today’s episode, I’m going to discuss:1. The current crop condition across the mid-west from my travel observations, 2. Some of the excitement coming out of our National Sales Kick-Off meeting, and3. Share some lessons from photos and calls received this week.
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  Agronomy In Action 6-19-26 19.06.2026 10min

  On today’s episode, I’m going to cover the following:1. The importance of June 21st, other than it being Father’s day,2. Why it matters to corn farmers that lightning bugs are starting to fly around, and 3. I’ve gotten a lot of pictures this week, so I’ll share some interesting stories of what’s going on in the fields across our area.
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  Agronomy In Action 6-12-26 12.06.2026 15min

  Today is June 12th, and it’s been a crazy weather week for us all across the area. Multiple strong storm fronts crossed the region, some causing downed trees and even some flooding in places, including our northern Ohio fields.On today’s episode, I’m going to cover:1. Observations from my travels this week.2. Watchouts and thoughts for next week.3. Guest host, Agronomist John Brien from Ohio to open the curtain and expose the difference between C3 and C4 plants and help us understand why this matters in corn and soybean development.
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  Agronomy In Action 6-5-26 05.06.2026 12min

  On today’s episode, I’m going to cover three topics:1. What I saw this week traveling to and from Iowa for agronomy training,2. Considerations for planting soybeans in June, and3. A few quick insights from that agronomy training, and what it means for you on your farm.
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  Agronomy In Action 5-29-26 29.05.2026 13min

  On today’s episode, I’m going to cover three practical topics:1. What I’m seeing as I travel the territory this week,2. Two early-season pests showing up—seed corn maggot and black cutworm,3. And finally, some corn replant considerations, because a few fields are asking that question right now.
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  Agronomy In Action 5-22-26 22.05.2026 5min

  Join me on my travels this past week. Hear what I've been seeing for crop progress across the area and learn how many days will be needed for emergence if you are planting today.