Ag Talk with the Ag Doc

In this LIVE episode, Dr. Livesay interviews growers from around the U.S. to get their take on John Deere's acquisiton the controlling interest of Hagie Manufacturing..Be sure to follow us on Twitter @DynamiteAg and on Facebook at facebook.com/DynamiteAg   


If you have agronomy questions feel free to call Dr. Livesay at 641-919-5574 or email him at [email protected]

First and foremost, HE IS RISEN!  Happy Easter weekend!

In today's episode Dr. Livesay discusses a 2009 research study conducted in southern Texas in which the researchers compared the effectiveness of several potassium sources to impact fruit quality and yield of muskmelons in calcareous soils.  Just like in the last episode, we discover that the potassium source matters! Dr. Livesay wraps up by discussing the implications that this research study might have for YOUR farm.

REMINDER: The podcast is switching hosting servers to Libsyn!  Stay tuned to upcoming episodes for directions on how to make the switch so you can stay subscribed!  

To contact Dr. Livesay with questions call 641-919-5574 or go to www.DynamiteAg.com and send us an email.

NEWS UPDATE: The podcast is switching hosting servers to Libsyn!  Stay tuned to upcoming episodes for directions on how to make the switch so you can stay subscribed!  In today's episode Dr. Livesay discusses a research study conducted back in the early 1980's in Israel, in which the researchers examined the impact that potassium can have on reducing iron deficiency chlorosis.  Here's a spoiler though: The potassium source matters! Dr. Livesay wraps up by discussing the implications that this research study might have for YOUR farm.

To contact Dr. Livesay with questions call 641-919-5574 or go to www.DynamiteAg.com and send us an email.

In this episode, Dr. Livesay discusses his recent absence from the air. Here's a spoiler: He has a new baby boy!  In the next segment Dr. Livesay introduces a new show format in which he will go into great depth with a single published research study per episode.  This will (hopefully) allow for more frequent episodes!  Today's research study involves timing and rate of anhydrous ammonia.  He wraps up by discussing the implications that this research study might have for YOUR farm.

To contact Dr. Livesay with questions call 641-919-5574 or go to www.DynamiteAg.com and send us an email.

In our first ever LIVE episode, Dr. Livesay interviews growers from around the U.S. to get their take on John Deere's acquisiton of Monosem and Precision Planting.  Be sure to follow us on Twitter @DynamiteAg and on Facebook at facebook.com/DynamiteAg   


If you have agronomy questions feel free to call Dr. Livesay at 641-919-5574 or email him at [email protected]

In this episode, Dr. Livesay discusses an article that was recently published in the Agronomy Journal.  The rest of the episode focuses on honeybees! Special guests include Andy Joseph, state apiarist for the state of Iowa, as well as Dave Irvin, president of the east central Iowa beekeepers, and finally, Dynamite Grower, Tom Finnegan.  Dr. Livesay goes into great depth with some published honeybee research from around the world and explains the real world implications of that research as it relates to using honeybees as pollinators for commercial agriculture.  As always, Dr. Livesay concludes the episode with resources for those interested in this topic.

For more information on honeybees or to contact Dr. Livesay with questions call 641-919-5574 or go to www.DynamiteAg.com and send us an email.

In this episode, Dr. Livesay discusses the USDA's September 21st, 2015, Crop Progress Report and then explains an important article that was recently published in the Agronomy Journal.  The rest of the episode focuses on cover crops!  Special guests include Dave Brandt, farmer and cover crop expert from Ohio, as well as Cole Deklotz, custom applicator from eastern Iowa.  The show also features two excerpts from a presentation by Dr. Eileen Kladivko, Professor of Agronomy at Purdue University.  Dr. Livesay outlines the benefits of cover crops as well as some of the potential problems associated with their use and our guests give some very practical advice on where to get started using covers.  As always, Dr. Livesay concludes the episode with resources for those interested in this topic.

For more information on cover crops or to contact Dr. Livesay with questions call 641-919-5574 or go to www.DynamiteAg.com and send us an email.

In this special "mini" episode, Dr. Livesay briefly covers the USDA's August 17th, 2015, Crop Progress Report before diving into several interviews conducted last week at the 2015 360 Yield Center Proving Grounds on the Gregg Sauder farm near Tremont, Illinois.  We discuss some updates and improvements to the existing 360 Yield Center lineup like the Y-Drop and the UnderCover systems as well as some of the new technology that 360 Yield Center will be rolling out in the coming months like 360 Chain Roll, 360 Yield Saver, and their new app, 360 Yield Patrol.

In this special "mini" episode, Dr. Livesay discusses the USDA's controversial August 12th, 2015, Crop Production Report. Then, the remainder of the episode is an interview with Dynamite Growers, Eric & Sheila Hasselstrom, on their farm during the 2015 wheat harvest in Idaho.  Eric and Sheila discussbiodiversity, weather, crop conditions, and life on the farm in Idaho.

In this episode, Dr. Livesay starts by discussing the July 27th, 2015, USDA's Crop Progress Report. Next, he reviews the one farm magazine that EVERY grower should be reading.  In this episode's Dynamite Grower segment, Dr. Livesay checks in again with Ben Pederson, from Lake Mills, Iowa. The main segment of today's podcast is all about the pyraclostrobin fungicides from BASF.  Today's guests include Kurt Maertens, BASF Tech Service Representative for Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, and Nathan Wells, BASF Innovation Specialist and farmer in south east Iowa. Dr.Livesay also reviews some university research and some Iowa On-Farm research to get the lowdown on the plant health effects of pyraclostrobin.  Dr. Livesay and his guests also cover the proper timing to apply fungicide so that you can get the best return on your investment.