Corn Belt Conversations

Corn Belt Conversations

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Corn Belt Conversations episodes

  • Essential Oils In-Furrow

    Brett Leahr, Sales Agronomist with AgriGold, joins us to talk about his work and interest in using essential oils in the furrow as a method of disease control.

    17 min
  • Spring Planting Preparation

    Doug Houser, Digital Agriculture Extension Specialist at Iowa State University, joins us to share his insight on planter preparation and settings to help ensure the seed gets off to a great start for the season!

    24 min
  • 2024 Insect Outlook

    Kelly Estes, IL State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator, joins us to talk about the effects of this winter on crop pest mortality, the 2024 insect monitoring program, and invasive species that are of concern in the Midwest.

    29 min
  • Corn Tissue Sampling
    John Brien, Agronomy Division Manager with AgReliant Genetics, joins us to talk about the corn tissue sampling project that he has been spearheading for several years. John provides his insight into the project and what they have learned about fertility management and getting to the next step with regard to corn yield.
    28 min
  • 2024 Spring Weather Outlook

    As we head into field preparation and spring planting for the 2024 season, IL State Climatologist Dr. Trent Ford joins us to provide his insight on the current conditions in the Midwest, as well as the outlook for the next 30 to 90 days.


    30 min
  • High Yield Management with Dr. Fred Below

    Dr. Fred Below, Professor of Crop Physiology at the University of Illinois, joins us to talk about his popular “Seven Wonders of the Corn World” research, and gives us his insight into high yield corn and soybean management. NOTE: there are audio issues during the first half of the episode.

    Check out Dr. Below's work at https://cropphysiology.cropsci.illinois.edu


    1 hr 2 min
  • Farm Land Values and Lease Trends

    Doug Hensley, President of Real Estate Services at Hertz Farm Management, joins us to talk about what’s been happening in the farmland market over the last couple years and where he sees land values headed over the next several months.


    48 min
  • Mid Season Crop Update

    We are joined by three Hertz Farm Managers from across the Midwest: Nick Hoffman from our Naveda, IA office; Steve Hiniker from our Mankato, MN office; and Troy Dukes from our DeKalb, IL office. Each one gives an update on current crop conditions including drought impact, disease issues, insect pressure, and current yield potential estimates.


    35 min
  • Farm Rescue
    Terry Johnston, Development Officer with Farm Rescue, joins us to talk about this very special organization and how they help farmers in need across the Midwest.
    18 min

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Timely and relevant agronomic information for the Midwest.