Pioneer Agronomy: Illinois

History of the corn breeding program at Pioneer Seed: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/corn-yield-gains.html 

Illinois growers are seeing an uptick in disease at the end of this season, and during this episode of the Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, experts in the state talk about what they are seeing in terms of tip die back and tar spot. Also: despite the disease, agronomists are seeing outstanding yields on corn crops so far this harvest. 

Hear from: 

• Field Agronomist Pat Regg
• Field Agronomist Scott Eversgere
• Field Agronomist Jason McVicer
• Agronomy Innovation Manager Rachel Fulton 
• Field Agronomist Andy Knepp
  
  
   

During this episode, we learn about how recent political developments are affecting the commodity markets, specifically soybeans, and gas prices with Roger Theisen, who has been working with Corteva for more than 20 years. 

Also on this episode of the podcast: 

• Roger Theisen, Marketing Manager, Specialty Crops 
• Jason McVicker, Field Agronomist 
• Matt Montgomery, Field Agronomist 
• Andy Knepp, Field Agronomist 
• Scott Eversgerd, Field Agronomist 
• Pat Reeg, Field Agronomist 
• Rachel Fulton, Agronomy Innovation Manager 

This episode of the Illinois Pioneer Agronomy Podcast features crop and field updates from Rachel Fulton, Agronomy Innovation Manager; Scott Eversgerd, Field Agronomist; Matt Montgomery, Field Agronomist; Andy Knepp, Field Agronomist and John Kultgen, Field Agronomist.

Resources

Website: Sudden Death Syndrome of Soybeans 

Website: Red Crown Rot in Soybeans

In this episode of the Illinois podcast, Ken O'Brien, North America Agronomy Innovation Leader, joins to talk about his role in Pioneer Agronomy Innovation. Agronomy Innovation has a focus of improving seed performance through science-backed innovative agronomy. The group discusses how Agronomy Innovation touches many aspects of agronomy within the business, including Decision Sciences — which is the use of computing, modeling and other factors to make better agronomic decisions. They also talk about yield prediction using remote sensing, future traits, ear photometry, sustainability and cropping systems, and much more.

Additional Resources:

Pioneer Agronomy: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy-science.html

Meet the Agronomy Sciences Team: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy-science/Meet-the-Pioneer-Agronomy-Team.html

In this episode of the Illinois Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, Rachel Fulton, Agronomy Innovation Manager, Jason McVicker, Field Agronomist, Pat Reeg, Field Agronomist, Brad Mason, Field Agronomist, Matt Montgomery, Field Agronomist and  Scott Eversgerd, Field Agronomist provide crop updates from each of their areas and provide scouting tips for issues they are seeing. 

Resources

Article: Corn and Soybean Disease ID Guide https://www.corteva.us/content/dam/dpagco/corteva/na/us/en/files/resources/DOC-Corn-and-Soybean-Disease-ID-Guide.pdf

Article: Red Crown Rot in Soybeans https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/red-crown-rot-soybeans.html

In this episode of the Illinois Pioneer Agronomy podcast, Don Kyle, Pioneer Illinois Soybean Breeder, joins hosts Crystal Williams, Pat Reeg, Jason McVicker, Brad Mason and Andy Knepp. This episode covers white mold in soybeans, Pioneer® brand Z-Series Soybeans, management tips for maximizing yield and more.

This update features a few new and familiar faces: Rachel Fulton, Agronomy Innovation Manager Scott Eversgerd, Field Agronomist Reed Morris, Strategic Account Manager Brad Mason, Field Agronomist Pat Reeg, Field Agronomist Jason McVicker, Field Agronomist

Illinois Pioneer Agronomists Crystal Williams, Pat Reeg,  Andy Knepp and Matt Montgomery provide field updates and discuss planning fungicide applications. The most important factor determining the value of a foliar fungicide application is disease pressure. When weather conditions are conducive for foliar diseases, a fungicide application can be beneficial. Hybrids that have lower levels of genetic resistance to a given foliar disease are more likely to benefit from a fungicide application if that disease becomes prevalent. A special guest this episode Rachel Fulton, Agronomy Innovation Manager, joins and will be temporarily hosting podcast episodes. Also joining are Jeff Bode and Brad Allen, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialists. 

0:00 - 4:55 - Guest Introductions
4:56 - 15:51 - Timing Corn Fungicide Applications
15:52 - 23:41 - Which Fungicides Should I Use?
23:42 - 32:17 - Managing Disease with the Right Tools
32:18 - 44:02 - Late-Season Fungicide Applications

Resources

Article: Maximizing the Value of Foliar Fungicide in Corn - https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/maximizing_foliar_fungicides_corn.html

Video: When to Spray Fungicides - https://youtu.be/tFp2fh4ESB0?si=ThQmBy03pyQloLtG

Video: Maximizing Plant Health and Yield with Fungicides - https://youtu.be/njC3kSbVnp4?si=QvoTWpum4_bLSGfL

Video: Determining the Proper Time to Spray Fungicides - https://youtu.be/x6e0BkkxuWI?si=dqPlm7O0G-9ENCX2

Illinois Pioneer Agronomists go around the horn, providing field, planting and crop updates around Illinois. As field conditions vary from field to field and county to county, it's important to look keep a tab on fields early and often. Hosts Crystal Williams, Brad Mason, Matt Montgomery and Scott Eversgerd talk planting progress, early season outlook and more. 

1:05 -  Northern Illinois Update
4:04 - Western Illinois Update
9:40 - West-Central Central Illinois Update
16:32 - Southern Illinois Update