Agronomy Moment

"Farming is an opportunity, but growing a crop is business" -T.O.P. Ag Services LLC

Clint Prange is the Regional Business Manager for Beck's Hybrids and has over 15 years of experience through FCS Financial, Pioneer, and his own family farm in agri business. We talk about Return on Investment, Beck's Hybrids Practical Farm Research, and other metrics of measuring profitability.

TOP Ag Services is a Beck's Hybrids seed dealer. We provide Hybrid Corn Seed, Soybean Seed, and Wheat Seed. Beck's has access to the best genetics and trait technologies from suppliers worldwide. We are the first to market with the best products & provide the latest, most accurate agronomic information through proven research. If you need agronomic assistance or want to be added to these updates, feel free to reach out via the messaging feature or contact us at topagservices.com/contact

I walked in a pollinating corn field this morning and talk about the thresholds of insects per plant.

Hanging in there as we near MDP. Also, Scott Dickey joins us again on preparing for air support as needed on corn pests and disease.

TOP Ag Services is a Beck's Hybrids seed dealer. We provide Hybrid Corn Seed, Soybean Seed, and Wheat Seed. Beck's has access to the best genetics and trait technologies from suppliers worldwide. We are the first to market with the best products & provide the latest, most accurate agronomic information through proven research. If you need agronomic assistance or want to be added to these updates, feel free to reach out via the messaging feature or contact us at topagservices.com/contact

Applying over the top nitrogen to corn and identifying the difference between southern & common rust in this episode. 

Here is the link to the articles tied to this podcast.

 For top dressing corn in season:

https://www.topagservices.com/post/preparing-for-post-plant-nitrogen-app-in-corn

For Southern Rust:

https://www.topagservices.com/post/southern-rust-in-corn-diagnosis-impacts

 Why is it important to know what stage your corn is at?  How do you really know if all the leaves are not there? We dive into those questions as well as take another look at our hail storm simulation in our plot. Below are screen shots of information relating to today's podcast. If you have any questions feel free to reach out at topagservices.com/contact or find more agronomy material at topagservices.com/agronomy

Credit goes to Beck's Hybrids agronomist Scott Dickey for the agronomy information and video today.

Credits:

Photo of herbicide cut off spray application on corn growth stages is from Purdue University and can be found here:

https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/newsletters/pestandcrop/article/growth-stage-cutoffs-for-herbicide-applications-in-corn-and-soybean/

Simulated hail storm pictures from May 6, 2020:

TOP Ag Services LLC received permission to publish this webinar by BAMWX.com on this episode. BAMWX.com, Michael Clark, and their team have been fantastic with their assistance on our farm in making decisions. You can subscribe to their services by email: [email protected] or calling 317-560-8122 Option 2 to speak to Amanda Kilgore on setting up your account. Visit their website here. In this webinar, the weather team dive into summer growing season thoughts. It may not be what you think. If you are a farmer or involved in agricultural weather, I advise listening to this no cost to you insight into the weather outlook. 

Beck's Hybrids video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TpUzfOVb08&feature=youtu.be

It should be noted that while this choice trial is in Eastern Kansas, Beck's has trials spread out across their area in many places. We have one right in our community just a few miles from Rich Hill, MO.  

Pictures of examples of buggy whipping from potential chloroacetamide herbicide damage:

 Recovering corn plant from buggy whipping:

Today's show consists of Chase Scotten with Risk Solutions out of Nevada, MO and Scott Dickey, Beck's Hybrids agronomist for the western region of the state of Missouri. We cover options as it relates to crop insurance and the different products available there. Then, we bring on Mr. Dickey to talk on pests in our area, weather and corn/soybean emergence, and wrap up with an update on our research plot. I will include pictures and a video of some of this below.

Pictures of the recoverying corn from the simulated hailstorm:

If they do not show up below click this link: https://topagmedia.podbean.com/e/crop-insurance-options-with-chase-scotten-agronomic-update-with-scott-dickey-episode-5/

Video link of the recovering corn from the simulated hailstorm: 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScnXLRVk8d4&t=12s

 Credits on video link go to Scott Dickey, Theme music was composed and performed by Chad Crouch with Podington Bear Music and can be found at soundofpicture.com . Content in this podcast is licensed and used only with permission.

Finding Rationale in the face of adversity. This Episode has a packed agenda and is a little longer than the previouse ones. However, hang in there; I felt these topics were relevant now. We cover state of the seedling corn after May 3 & 4 2020 storms with an on the phone interview with Scott Dickey. These storms unleashed heavy rain and hail in places. I also share a few thoughts on from expert traders on a winning marketing mindset and wrap it up with some thoughts on combatting fear from Dr Eugene Choi from Las Angeles, California. Dr Choi is a board-certified clinical pharmacist with over 10 years of experience working in the hospital system. He was a former supervisor for the LA County Department of Health Systems overseeing 6 major hospitals and over 250 clinics. 

Intro, closing, and all effects throughout podcast of music are credited to:

“Shipping Lanes”

Podington Bear

soundofpicture.com

Finally, Here is a link to the article by Dr Eugene Choi: One Important Recommendation you may not be Hearing.

In this video Josh Wallace; Beck's Hybrid's Seed Associate takes us through the newly emerged corn plot to see the effects of improperly or properly set planting depth and closing wheel down pressure. Enjoy!