N2 Novus Nowledge - The Art of Agronomy

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  Ep. 30 - Uncovering Early Harvest Trends and Undressing Fall Applied Phosphorus and Sulfur | N2 Agronomy 18.09.2026 28p

  Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss the early harvest trends from their respective geographies. They also discuss how to maximize phosphorus efficiency in this high-priced market. Lastly, they get into a discussion of whether fall-applied elemental sulfur makes sense for your operation.
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  Ep. 29 - Reaching the Finish Line | N2 Agronomy 02.09.2026 22p

  Derek and Nick discuss some very early harvest trends, why some are seeing lower test weights in corn, and the suspect stalk quality in some fields. They also discuss the extreme heat and low humidity impacts on mature corn and soybean crops, as well as the impact on the crops still growing.
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  Ep. 28 - Late Round Growing Season Thoughts | N2 Agronomy 12.08.2026 26p

  Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss how late is too late for soybean fungicide and insecticide applications. They also discuss yield impacts of stress on corn and soybeans at this stage. Also, why are we seeing some tipback in corn this year, and how far away is harvest?
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  Ep. 27 - Late Season Stress | N2 Agronomy 29.07.2026 27p

  Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss the late season stress on corn: Southern rust, tar spot, nitrogen loss, heat, and ear tip-back. They also dive into the question of how late is too late to apply fungicide in corn and soybeans.
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  Ep. 26 - Protecting Your Investment to the End | N2 Agronomy 10.07.2026 26p

  Derek and Nick discuss current crop progress, and stress impacts on yield at this stage. They also give an update on corn disease pressure, and discuss corn and soybean fungicide applications and philosophies.
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  Ep. 25 - Fungicide Timing and Pest Update | N2 Agronomy 01.07.2026 33p

  Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss current crop stage and ideal fungicide timing in both corn and soybeans. They also give an update on tar spot, Southern rust, Japanese beetle, and corn leafhopper pest pressure.
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  Ep. 24 - Mid-Season Challenges: Pest Pressure and Nitrogen Loss | N2 Agronomy 10.06.2026 33p

  Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss potential threats caused by the heavy precipitation thus far in the growing season: nitrogen loss and diseases (specifically tar spot in corn). They also discuss corn and soybean growth stage cutoffs for herbicides along with potential insect pressure.
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  Ep. 23 - Assessment - The “Why” of Weed Control in 2026 + Timely Top-dress Applications | N2 Agronomy 27.05.2026 31p

  Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss why our post-emergence herbicide applications in corn have been a struggle this spring. They also discuss what to do if that application failed. Plus, they get into some timely comments on top-dressing nitrogen applications in corn.
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  Ep. 22 - Assessment - Current Conditions and Future Plans | N2 Agronomy 13.05.2026 31p

  Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss current questions around corn stand assessment, deciding when to replant, and how to kill a failed corn stand. They also highlight the importance of adjusting weed control programs in a year like this, as well as starting to think about top-dress/side-dress nitrogen applications in corn.
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  Ep. 21 - Spring Rainfall Challenges | N2 Agronomy 29.04.2026 28p

  Derek, Nick, and Rodney give updates on planting progress in their respective geographies. They also discuss various topics impacted by the wet conditions: weed control, potential nitrogen loss, assessing potential replant scenarios, and more.
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  Ep. 20 - Spring Update | N2 Agronomy 15.04.2026 28p

  Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss current conditions and planting progress (or lack thereof) to date. They also discuss timely weed control tips, insect pest updates, wheat progress, and termination tips for cereal rye and wheat cover crops still growing.
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  Ep. 19 - Impact of an Unseasonably Warm March | N2 Agronomy 01.04.2026 29p

  Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss the impact of the unseasonably warm March temperatures on early planting progress, insect pest pressure, weed pressure, and potential implications on fall nitrogen applications. They also discuss how an April freeze event could effect an emerged corn or soybean stand.
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  Ep. 18 - Maximizing Performance in Burndown Applications and Keys to Success for Early Planting Dates | N2 Agronomy 18.03.2026 34p

  Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss ways to optimize burndown herbicide efficacy. They also highlight factors to look at before making the decision to plant corn and soybeans this spring.
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  Ep. 17 - Burndown Reminders, Dicamba Approval, and New Soybean Seed Treatment | N2 Agronomy 18.02.2026 25p

  With the unseasonably warm February temperatures, Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss some important winter annual weed burndown reminders. Plus, they briefly discuss some points on the recent EPA approval of over the top dicamba applications. They conclude the conversation with a new seed treatment in soybeans for red crown rot control.
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  Ep. 16 - Key Learnings from 2025 | N2 Agronomy 21.01.2026 25p

  Derek, Nick and Rodney discuss the top 3 agronomic topics from their respective areas from the 2025 growing season. They also discuss the top 3 learnings from their observations and trials in 2025.
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  Ep. 15 - Micronutrients with a Splash of Non-GMO Corn | N2 Agronomy 17.12.2025 21p

  Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss the importance of boron, zinc, and manganese along with how to address each in a fertility plan. Nick and Rodney also discuss important things to think about before switching to a non-gmo corn hybrid.
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  Ep. 14 - Thoughts on Seed Selection and Contingency Nitrogen Programs for 2026 | N2 Agronomy 18.11.2025 27p

  Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss a few thoughts around seed selection for the 2026 corn and soybean crops. They also discuss the need for contingency nitrogen plans if Mother Nature throws us a curveball in the spring and summer.
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  Ep. 13 - Fall Roundup | N2 Agronomy 21.10.2025 23p

  Derek, Nick, Rodney give a harvest update along with key takeaways from the 2025 corn and soybean yields. They also discuss timely reminders around fall herbicide applications, stalk degradation, and fall anhydrous applications.
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  Ep. 12 - All Things Harvest and Phosphorus | N2 Agronomy 07.10.2025 23p

  Derek, Nick, and Rodney share the latest updates in their geographies on corn and soybean harvest trends. They also dive a little deeper into phosphorus to aid in fertilizer considerations for the 2026 crop.
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  Ep. 11 - Harvest Update | N2 Agronomy 23.09.2025 19p

  Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss current harvest progress and yields across the geography. They also address the questions of: why some are seeing lower test weights in corn this year, and how much yield is lost by allowing soybeans to get to 8% moisture.