Afleveringen
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On this episode:
🌽The countdown to planting is on! We share an updated weather outlook by Eric Snodgrass. Tune in to find out how to plan your next steps for maximum yield potential.
See more at https://ag-wx.com
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On this episode:
🌱Dylan summarizes a corn disease outlook from Corteva and how our Starting Line seed treatment can help combat & overcome challenges in the growing season.
🌱See slides of a presentation from Shane Brockhoff of Meristem about protecting the genetic yield potential in corn and soybeans.
https://www.corteva.us/Resources/crop-protection/corn/2025-disease-outlook-corn.html
Meristem Presentation Slides via Shane Brockhoff:
https://merschmanseeds.com/uploads/images/COJ_3.28.25_Meristem_shareable_.pdf
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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🌱We discuss this all-important question; when is it time to plant?
🌱Ben and Lynn went to Indiana this week - hear about what they saw and how things are looking in the east.
🌱Dylan brings us up to speed on soil temperatures this time of year.
🌱Hear Joe and Ben’s considerations on planting dates and our seed treatment options.
Soil Temperature Maps in Iowa via ISU Extension & Outreach: https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/agclimate/soilt.php
Important Crop Insurance Dates via ISU Extension & Outreach: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/crops/html/a1-50.html
New Crop Insurance Dates Offer Earlier Soybean Planting Opportunities & 3 Tips for Successful Early Planting by Kris Ehler: https://fieldadvisor.org/new-crop-insurance-dates-offer-earlier-soybean-planting-opportunities-3-tips-for-successful-early-planting/
https://www.ag-wx.com/meteograms/sites/52658.html
Spring ‘First Leaf’ Tracker (March 20, 2025): https://www.climate.gov/media/16866
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On this episode:
🌽Merschman Seeds Dealer Jeff Reints joins us from the Shell Rock, Iowa Area.
🌽Hear his experience with spring strip till and the motivations, successes and challenges that come with this method of farming.
🌽Jeff talks about the trials he’s done throughout the years.
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On this episode:
🌱Area Sales Manager Greg Davidson from the St Louis, Missouri area joins us for an update on managing soft red winter wheat, and more.
🌱We chat about PowerCore Enlist corn & how weather affects crops in his area.
🌱Stay tuned to hear what Greg's favorite soybean variety is as well as new products he's had experience working with.
https://merschmanseeds.com/products/wheat
https://merschmanseeds.com/products/corn
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On this episode:
🌱We are thinking about the weather, soil moisture, frost depth & more on the forefront of our mind this time of year; Ben shares data on soil moisture, temperature and more.
🌱Wheat is starting to green-up. Hear Dylan’s comments on wheat management practices going into the growing season.
🌱We summarize an article on sulfur with soybeans from Indiana Corn and Soy, available to read below.
🌱See PowerCore® Enlist® Corn Hybrid Yield Data
Visual Guide Winter Wheat Development and Growth Staging: https://coolbean.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/04/2018_WheatGrowthStages_FINAL.pdf
Past Three Day Observations from ISU Iowa Environmental Mesonet: https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/agclimate/soilt.php
AG-WX Weather Patterns: https://www.ag-wx.com/meteograms/sites/52658.html
Soybeans have an additional need for sulfur not present in corn, wheat By Shaun Casteel, Purdue University Extension Soybean Specialist: https://incornandsoy.org/soybeans-have-an-additional-need-for-sulfur-not-present-in-corn-wheat/
PowerCore® Enlist® Corn Hybrid Yield Data: https://merschmanseeds.com/uploads/images/Stop_Light_Charts_11.15.24.pdf
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On this episode:
🌱Northeast Iowa & Southeast Minnesota Area Sales Manager Bryan Regennitter joins us for an area update.
🌱Hear about farmer’s experience with Merschman soybeans, PowerCore® Enlist® corn hybrids, Merschman Wheat & America’s Alfalfa.
🌱We chat about some of the challenges farmers face and planting season coming up in his area.Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide
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On this episode:
🌱Despite the chilly forecast, we’re already gearing up for planting season and the unexpected challenges it brings
🌱We talk about carbon to nitrogen ratios, the carbon penalty and what can be done with fertilizers and Meristem products to alleviate slow growth in the spring.
🌱Hear about our concerns on winter wheat survival and how green up is right around the corner.
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On this episode:
🌱We summarize the 6 Secrets to 80 Bushel Soybeans by Dr. Below from the University of Illinois.
🌱Ben shares new Merschman PowerCore® Enlist® corn yield data showing how competitive our hybrids are in the marketplace from a yield perspective.
🌱Dylan shares his experience at the Iowa Ag Expo.
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work for Soybeans by Rhonda Brooks via AgWeb
https://shorturl.at/qWNBC
https://iowaagexpo.com
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On this episode:
🌱How do we protect against corn nematodes? Dylan addresses a nematode problem showing up more and more frequently on corn and the effect on plant growth.
🌱New for 2025, we explain why we’ve added a Nematicide to our Starting Line Corn Seed Treatment on our PowerCore® Enlist® corn.
🌱We talk about selecting our soybean varieties and all of the variables that go into providing the highest yielding products on the market.
🌱Our sales team was here this week to get fired up and ready with lots of education and for the 2025 season.
🌱Find out what the leading indicator is that predicts when it’s time to plant!
Ben talks about this article from Better Farming:
https://rb.gy/3n75iq
US Soybeans and Soybean Products Long Term Projections:
https://rb.gy/w80f9g
Optimize Corn Emergence, from Corteva
https://rb.gy/otolrl
Targets for Enhancing Competitiveness of U.S. Corn - 2025 NCGA Corn Competitiveness Report:
https://rb.gy/0rg6pi
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On this episode:
🌱Check out the latest Meristem informational video in the description below to learn about micronutrients recommended to enhance reproductive stages.
🌱Dylan talks about the current weather patterns & drought monitor past, present & future.
🌱Now is a great time to consider your Alfalfa options at Merschman Seeds.
🌱We share what we believe in; our philosophies, mentalities & goals at Merschman Seeds to put you first.
Meristem Ag: Micronutrients Recommended to Enhance Reproductive Stages:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l26t0Mq_inI
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On this episode:
🌱Hear a variety of our key takeaways from the People’s Company 2025 Land Investment Expo in Iowa.
🌱Plus, we’ll give you a sneak peek at some new Merschman Enlist E3® soybean varieties coming in 2026.
Link to Joe’s Notes from the Land Investment Expo:
https://merschmanseeds.com/uploads/images/Land_Expo_Notes_from_Joe_Merschman.pdf
Land Investment Expo:
https://expo.peoplescompany.com
Link to Tools and Tactics to Manage Waterhemp by Caleb Wepprecht, presented at the Burlington Crop Advantage Series:
https://merschmanseeds.com/uploads/images/Tools_and_Tactics_to_Manage_Waterhemp_University_of_IL.pdf
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On this episode:
🌱Hear an action-packed summary of meetings we attended this week on what we learned, what’s going on now and what’s coming down the pike in the ag industry.
🌱Joe, Ben & Lynn attended Iowa State’s Crop Advantage Series in Burlington, Iowa.
🌱Avery and Dylan attended FARMCON in Kansas City, MO.
Check out FarmCon:
https://www.farmcon.com
Iowa State Crop Advantage Series:
https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/crop-advantage-series
Iowa State Crop Advantage Field Notes:
https://go.iastate.edu/fieldnotes
Dennis Todey, Director, USDA Midwest Climate Hub links:
https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/midwest
https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/newsletter-signup
[email protected]
Meristem Ag: Micronutrient Early Vegetative Stages Applications:
https://youtu.be/oFyoGcjuuH8
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