Join us as we discuss crown rot with industry expert Dr. Tamra Jackson-Ziems from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.  This complex disease was prevalent in 2022!  What considerations should we make as we plan our 2023 crop?  

Harvest updates from Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri! Hear from growers as they recount their season-long observations, harvest updates, and key takeaways from 2022!

Connect with our growers on social media! 

Twitter - @scottwestacre @BradTolson @aus_schleich21 @farmerishere

Special thanks to all our guests!

Reach out to the show - [email protected]

Join Shawn Conley, www.coolbean.info Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, as we discuss high-yield management in soybeans.  

In this episode, we discuss key factors to producing high-yielding soybeans including genetics, trait technology, planting dates, fertility, and much more!  

Follow Shawn on Twitter @badgerbean

Email the show - [email protected]

Join our special guest, professor of Ag Economics Michael Langemeier from the University of Purdue, as we discuss the world supply of Nitrogen, Potassium, and Phosphorus.  Where does our fertility come from?  What affects supply?  What should we expect of prices?  How do we apply this information to our farms in 2023 and beyond?  

Interact with Professor Michael Langemeier - https://ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/home/

Email us at - [email protected]

Where does our corn go as it dries down?  Why is there less grain in the bin when we haul it out than when we put it in?  What is the idea harvest moisture?  Join Andrew and Sean as they discuss these topics with Dr. Mark Licht from Iowa State University! 

Conact Dr. Licht @ [email protected]

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Our special guest Kiersten Wise, Ph.D with the University of Kentucky discusses ear rots, mycotoxins and grain management!  Scouting for ear rots, managing grain storage and understanding affects of grain quality for livestock producers. 

Information about Mycotoxins - https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications/mycotoxin-faqs

Information about Ear Rots - https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications/an-overview-of-ear-rots

To contact Kiersten:

[email protected]

on twitter - @cropdoc08

• Alison Robertson joins our discussion as we talk about tar spot.  How does it infect plants, why is it difficult to manage, and what should we plan for 2023 and the future?!?  

Connect with Alison - 

[email protected] or on twitter @alisonrisu

Thanks for listening! 

Weeds matter all year long. How do we evaluate weeds and herbicides from the combine cab? Join Bayer agronomist Matt Nelson as we discuss! Connect with Matt Nelson on Twitter @mnelson_isu or his cell at +1 (712) 540-8419

Iowa State University’s Daren Mueller discusses Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome. Disease origins and management practices, as well as what to expect for the remainder of the growing season!

A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney,  plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. It's ag talk that just makes cents.

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