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
 

Hosts Crystal Williams, Andy Knepp, Matt Montgomery, Pat Reeg and Scott Eversgerd discuss early and in-season nitrogen and how growers can get the most out of their nitrogen investments. Joining this episode is Chris Kluemke, Corteva Agriscience Nutrient Maximizer Team. Chris provides insight into the importance of protecting nitrogen side-dress applications and the benefits that will come throughout the growing season.  

Resources

Article - Timing Nitrogen Applications in Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/timing_n_application_corn_cropfocus.html

Video - Nitrogen Best Management Practices: https://youtu.be/pgFwSnpBJ7M?si=nd6ssxhmLLUU_uvO

We're back for Season Two of the Illinois Pioneer Agronomy podcast! Illinois Pioneer Agronomists Crystal Williams, Matt Montgomery, Scott Eversgerd and Brad Mason discuss Illinois planting as growers get their 2024 crop in the ground. Joining this episode is Pat Reeg, Pioneer Field Agronomist. Pat and the group discusses Black Cutworm and other early season pests throughout the state. 

1:10 - 3:30 Northern Illinois Agronomy Update

3:31 - 5:10 East-Central Agronomy Update

5:11 - 6:37 Black Cutworm and Other Early Season Pests

6:38 - 9:36 Western Illinois Agronomy Update

9:37 - 13:38 West-Central Central Illinois Agronomy Update

13:39 - 17:00 Southern Illinois Agronomy Update

Resources

Early Season Soybean Pests and Diseases: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/early-soybean-pests-diseases.html

Black Cutworm: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/black_cutworm_cropfocus.html

Video - Getting Familiar with Black Cutworm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiWB1roA-Kg

Video - Understanding and Controlling Black Cutworm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqiZi7HViHY

And that's a wrap on the 2023 growing season! In this episode of the Illinois Agronomy Podcast, hosts Crystal Williams, Brad Mason, Matt Montgomery and Scott Eversgerd put a bow on the 2023 season. The group recap the first season of the podcast, highlighting working across the state and across state lines throughout each episode. Also discussed are agronomic highlights and what has been learned from another growing season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Illinois Pioneer Agronomy team!