Field Ready Podcast

As you consider planting this spring, how and when should you terminate your cover crop? Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, sits down with Meaghan Anderson, Iowa State University Extension Field Specialist to discuss the current state of cover crops across Iowa, why farmers use cover crops, and best termination practices. Listen in to learn how early or late to terminate your cover crop and the best way to do so. Jim and Meaghan also discuss what to do if broadleaf species are present.

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There is a lot to consider when planning your spring field work. Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, sits down with Rob-See-Co’s Product Evaluation Leads Nate Meyer and Jacob Foley to break down the top 5 considerations when preparing your farm for spring planting, and how to adjust when Mother Nature doesn’t provide ideal conditions. What date should you plant by? What changes should you make if we have a late spring? Listen in to find out what has the biggest effect on profitability, how to approach tillage in respect to planting date, and much more.

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Over the last 20+ years GMO traits have made things easier for farmers but there are a lot of myths about what is really happening with these traits.  Listen in to this week’s Field Ready Podcast as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager breaks down 4 of these myths:  breeding stacks vs. molecular stacks, conventional hybrids are more digestible than traited products, traits increase yield, and finally, modern traits have yield drag.  Jim covers whether these myths are true or false, the background behind them, and how the reality can affect farmers.  Tune in and learn how to determine the best product or hybrid for your farm.

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Over the past 3 years and across 8 states Rob-See-Co has been conducting a Corn Rootworm Trap study.  Listen in to this week’s Field Ready Podcast as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Wayne Fithian, Agronomy Manager at Rob-See-Co, discuss the motivation for measuring the efficacies of Corn Rootworm control strategies. How was the study conducted?  What was measured?  Was there a difference in corn on corn fields vs. corn on soybean fields and did results differ by geography?  With the CRW population trending upwards, it’s important for growers to know which control strategy may be right for them.  Tune in to learn more.

A lot is changing in the world of agriculture, especially in the seed business. Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, sits down with Rob Robinson, Rob-See-Co CEO, to find out what Rob is looking forward to in 2021. Rob discusses the high performance of Enlist E3 products and why so many acres are shifting to Enlist. Rob also touches on some new product offerings and discusses why farmers should be excited about commodity prices in 2021. Tune in to this episode to find out why Rob-See-Co has such an extensive testing process and how that benefits the grower when combined with the company’s high-quality standards.

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The Final Crop Production Report will be released on January 12, 2021.  Listen in to this week’s Field Ready Podcast as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and his guest Bob Linneman, a Broker with Kluis Commodity Advisors, discuss how this year’s report may impact growers decisions in the coming weeks.  How would a South American decline in production affect American markets?  Is the report expected to show an increase or decrease in U.S. carryout?  What should growers do to protect their current position?  How soon do growers need to be making moves and what can we expect in 2021?  All this and more is covered in this latest episode so tune in.  If you have questions for Bob, you can reach him at 888-282-6141.

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Tune in to this episode of the Field Ready Podcast as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and his guest Aaron Wulf, Rob-See-Co Production Manager discuss the steps involved in corn seed production.  When is the 2021 seed crop harvested?  What are the key factors when starting the process so early and how do the high moisture levels impact the process?  Jim and Aaron cover everything from how to dry the seed and how to maintain and predict seed quality to determining final bag weights.  Listen in and learn all this behind the scenes information before you plant your corn next year. 

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This week on the Field Ready Podcast host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and his guest Bob Linneman, a Broker with Kluis Commodity Advisors, discuss what’s happened in the grain markets in 2020.  With the big spike in demand and the supply trend declining, how can growers take advantage of this situation?  This type of demand, especially for Soybeans, has never been seen before.  How will it play out?  What is recommended if growers have unsold grain?  Will spreads keep moving?  Finally, what does this mean for 2021 crops?  Listen to this information packed episode to learn more about the corn and soybean markets. 

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2020 was an interesting year for corn and soybeans, with a variety of differing factors affecting crops across the growing region. Listen to Field Ready Podcast host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and his guest Wayne Fithian, Agronomy Manager at Rob-See-Co discuss these factors in this 2020 - A Year in Review. From ideal moisture to drought, and low winds to devastating wind events like the derecho in Iowa, growers across the region faced wide spread of conditions throughout the season. Wayne also shares considerations for growers looking ahead to 2021.

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Tune in to this special episode of the Rob-See-Co Field Ready Podcast as our host, Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, pays tribute to his grandfather Ed Robinson.  Ed was President of the JC Robinson Seed Company for 55 years and was one of the founders of the Golden Harvest Seed company.  He had a big impact on the seed industry and in 2016, Dan Charles from NPR did an interview with Ed about the consolidation of the seed industry.  The interview is included in this episode.  We thank NPR for allowing us to replay this interview in tribute to Ed.

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