Agweek Podcast

Harvest is happening across the country, and weather conditions across the Cornbelt East have thrown plenty of curveballs this season . In this episode of the AgWeek Podcast, host Al Winmill sits down with Steven Eichenberger, Dyna-Gro Seed Area Manager for Nutrien Ag Solutions, to break down what growers need to watch for as combines and grain carts roll across the region .

In this episode, we discuss:

• The 15-Year Evolution of Agronomy: How digital tools, AI diagnostic apps, and higher yield expectations have changed field management .

• Harvest Prioritization & Stalk Health: Managing stalk/crown rots and evaluating field risk after excess moisture and heavy rainfall .

• Beyond N-P-K: Hybrid nutrient efficiency, root architecture (penetrating vs. fibrous), and tailoring fertility management .

• Managing for 2027, Not Just 2026: Why picking seed based on multi-year data beats reacting to a single season's weather trends .

• Off the Clock: Steven's fantasy football sleeper picks, his dream vacation spot, and his favorite binge-worthy TV shows .

Connect with Nutrien Ag Solutions & Dyna-Gro:

• Website: nutrienagsolutions.com

• Visit your local Nutrien Ag Solutions retail branch or connect on social media .

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• Harvest Cash Flow & Yield Dynamics: What is top-of-mind for producers right now as they navigate market volatility and fall operating needs.
• The Unseen Challenges of Ag: The unpredictable variables outside a producer's control that make agriculture a 365-day planning business.
• Only an Ag Lender Will Understand: A lighthearted peek into the unique conversations, farm terminology, and harvest-season realities that confuse anyone outside the ag world.
• Childhood Dreams to Ag Roots: How Justin and Levi first got involved in agriculture and how their early memories shape their work today.

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