Red crown rot is taking root in fields from the South to the Midwest. Stine Technical Agronomist Bill Kessinger shares his insights into the disease, from its origins and symptomology to risk mitigation efforts that can help prevent further spread of this yield-robbing fungal disease.

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In this episode of the “Stine Seedcast,” we sit down with row crop farmer Joe Henry of Oblong, Illinois. Joe reflects on the legacy of his family’s farm, his decision to specialize in corn and soybeans, and his decade-long relationship with Stine.

We’re celebrating 100 episodes of the “Stine Seedcast” with a special conversation featuring Stine President Myron Stine. In this milestone episode, Myron reflects on the journey so far — from a company rooted in genetics to one that continues to drive innovation and deliver agronomic value in an increasingly complex ag landscape.

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Brady Klotz and Autumn Schlipf, two of Stine Seed Company’s summer sales interns, join the “Stine Seedcast” to discuss their internship experience. From building agronomic knowledge and field skills to developing professional relationships, they share how the program has helped them grow and prepare for future careers in agriculture.

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Dr. Darcy Telenko, associate professor and field crop pathologist at Purdue University, joins the show to share her expertise on tar spot, from the disease’s background and symptoms to how it spreads and what growers can do to reduce its impact on crop health and yield.

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Stine Technical Agronomist Kayla Noble joins the show to share how Stine’s Product Development Plots help deliver field-level insights throughout the growing season. She explains how this in-season work supports both growers and Stine’s sales team by helping evaluate plant emergence and health and guiding future product placement and management recommendations.

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Sam Taylor, a farm inputs analyst for Rabo AgriFinance, joins the “Stine Seedcast” to discuss the current agricultural economy, key indicators to watch and the economic shifts that could shape 2026.

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Stine Technical Agronomist Tony Lenz joins the show to share strategies for controlling weeds and supporting a healthy crop this growing season.

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The Honorable Tom Vilsack, former Iowa governor and U.S. secretary of agriculture and current CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation, joins the show to discuss his prolific career in agriculture and the future of the industry.

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Stine Technical Agronomist Bill Kessinger joins the show to discuss early-season crop management strategies for higher yields.

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