From adjusting populations based on soil type and planting date, to the latest research on planting green and navigating white mold pressure, Shawn shares insights that are both practical and backed by data. The crew also discusses nitrogen management, allelopathy concerns, herbicide strategies, and how to make economical decisions in a tight margin year. Plus, they wrap things up with a light-hearted chat about Wisconsin beers and future fieldwork wish lists.

Topics include:

- Current recommendations for soybean planting populations based on soil conditions, planting timing, and field variability

- Strategies for managing cover crops, especially cereal rye, in both corn and soybean systems

- Research findings on how rye biomass and termination timing impact weed control and white mold development

- Considerations for variable rate seeding in soybeans

- Nitrogen management in high-yield soybean systems, including early-season and R-stage applications

- The influence of planting timing and maturity group selection on yield and harvest logistics

- Economic considerations for seed treatments, herbicide programs, and input prioritization in a tight-margin year

- The conversation also touches on emerging challenges like seed maggot pressure and slug damage in cover crop systems, as well as the importance of matching agronomic practices with changing production environments.

Kick'N Dirt is a podcast about agriculture in the U.S. This show hosts guests to talk about corn and soybean production, including growers, agronomists and other industry professionals.

Hosted by Mike Wardyn, Kevin Keller, and Kevin Kowalaski.