Today, we're talking pests with University of Illinois' Kelly Estes.

Kelly coordinates the Illinois Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) program which focuses on the early detection and surveillance of harmful or economically significant exotic plant pests, diseases, and weeds that have eluded first-line of defense inspections or have been identified as threats to U.S. agriculture and/or the environment.

Kelly and Wyffels Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle discuss the Illinois insect trapping network and dive into updates on corn rootworm, Asian beetles, corn borer, and more.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels Hybrids - Corn Rootworm Monitoring Program
Illinois Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) program
Corn ipmPIPE
Illinois Natural History Survey
The Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) Network

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Is that spring we see out there? The planters might not be rolling yet, but recent warm weather has us thinking about spring management decisions. On this week's episode, Wyffels agronomy managers Eric Wilson and Robby Meeker discuss continuous corn considerations, and tips for managing nitrogen and tillage.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels Hybrids - Corn Rootworm Monitoring Program
Between the Rows® - Agronomic Library
Wyffels Hybrids - Our Corn Products

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When you're thumbing through a seed corn product guide, do you ever wonder where the "product ratings" come from? Or what those numbers actually mean?

On this week's episode, we answer those burning questions. Agronomy experts Eric Wilson and Brent Tharp are joined by Wyffels corn breeder Devin Nichols to discuss. They explain how the Wyffels team uses multiple years of data and in-field observation to develop these product ratings.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows® - Agronomic Library
Wyffels Hybrids - Independent Corn Breeding Program
Wyffels Hybrids - Our Corn Products

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Ear flex is a key factor in a corn plant's ability to adapt to environmental conditions and maximize yield potential.

On this week's episode, we explore all things ear flex. Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Robby Meeker dive into our internal yield component trials, look at how different hybrids flex, and remind listeners that RM isn't the only factor in building a diverse package. You can find yield component analysis details for our corn products in the Wyffels Hybrids product guide (2025 - Page 35).

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows® - Agronomic Library
Understand Ear Flex - AgWeb

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Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle explore the world of stabilizers/inhibitors. They talk about best practices for using the different products that slow down nitrification. These are valuable tools, but not magic cure-alls for poor nitrogen management. A lot of variables can impact effectiveness, so making sure farmers understand each product's capabilities is vital.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows® - Understanding Nitrogen Loss
University of Illinois - Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring Program (WARM) Soil Data
UMN Extension Nutrient Management Podcast - Nitrification inhibitors in detail: Important information to help delay N loss

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Nitrogen isn't a simple topic. With multiple forms, and multiple variables impacting effectiveness, it can feel overwhelming.

On this week's episode, the we dive into the pros and cons of nitrogen forms. Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen dive into manure, anhydrous ammonia, urea, urea-ammonium nitrate (UAN), and discuss the when/where/why for each approach. 

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows® - Sidedress Nitrogen in Corn
Between the Rows® - Spring Anhydrous
Between the Rows® - Understanding Nitrogen Loss

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It's time to hit the rewind button and unpack what happened in 2024, and discover what we can learn from it.

On today's episode, Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss fungicide. The duo dives into Wyffels' homegrown research/timing studies to offer advice on fungicide decisions.

Fungicide applications are tools corn growers can use to achieve maximum corn yields. Fungicide treatments are proven to protect yield potential when leaf diseases are present and improve plant health and standability at harvest.

Scouting for disease is the best way to determine which fields would show a positive response to a fungicide application. But considering other factors such as field history, weather, and hybrid disease tolerance is also important.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows - Making the Fungicide Decision

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It's time to hit the rewind button and unpack what happened in 2024, and discover what we can learn from it.

On today's episode, Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss denitrification. Any time the Corn Belt experiences large amounts of rain (like some areas did this spring) it raises questions about possible N loss and the need for supplemental N applications. Understanding the factors which influence nitrogen loss can help you determine your specific situation and aid in making informed decisions.

Nitrogen is one of the most expensive inputs in corn production. So, it is a decision that needs careful attention, because when we fall short on nitrogen it can be a very costly mistake.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows - Understanding Nitrogen Loss
Between the Rows - Sidedress Nitrogen in Corn

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It's time to hit the rewind button and unpack what happened in 2024, and discover what we can learn from it.

On today's episode, we're talking corn planting dates! Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp cover how planting dates impacted greensnap/lodging susceptibility, yields, and more.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows - Early Spring Planting Considerations

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Well, that harvest escalated quickly! As farmers wrap up the harvest season, the question turns to what's next.

On today's episode, we're talking fertility. Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen and Eric Wilson discuss fall tillage, anhydrous, soil testing, dry fertilizer application, and more.

Links discussed in this episode:
University of Illinois - Considerations for fall application of anhydrous ammonia
Fertility 101 - P&K Management
Fertility 101 - Soil pH

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