Weather is one of the main elements a grower can’t control each year, but modern-day technology is clearing the path for meteorologists to make more accurate predictions that will allow growers more time to plan ahead. On this episode of the Stine Seedcast, John Baranick, a meteorologist for DTN, joins host David Thompson to discuss how he uses weather forecasts to help farmers and ag industry professionals make timely operational decisions. He also discusses how the weather impacted crops in 2022 and what he anticipates for the upcoming planting and growing seasons as La Niña phases out and El Niño rolls in.

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Considering updating your planter? Bryan Porter of Porter’s Ag Solutions shares how his team helps growers rebuild their planters to be more efficient and equipped with today’s precision technology. From hydraulic downforce to weight distribution kits and electric drives, there’s a lot that can be done to rebuild a planter so you don’t have to buy new. Bryan also provides some great tips on prepping your planter for the upcoming season and shares thoughts on new and emerging planting technologies that are on the horizon.

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Residuals. Herbicide carryover. Rotational intervals. Herbicide resistance. Trait considerations. Endangered Species Act criteria. All these factors need to be considered when planning for the 2023 planting season and beyond, especially regarding weed control. Join us on this episode of the Stine Seedcast as we discuss all of this and more with Dr. Aaron Hager — associate professor of weed science in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois.

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Growers need to consider the factors that impacted their operations in 2022 to effectively plan for the 2023 planting and growing seasons. Drought and tar spot are two major areas of concern that may carry over from last year.  Stine director of agronomy Tom Larson and technical agronomist Tony Lenz sift through the good and the bad of 2022 and how growers can plan ahead to make 2023 their dream year for yield. Also, stay tuned to learn how Stine’s agronomy team will support our corn and soybean breeding programs in the new year.

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In this episode of the Stine Seedcast, we welcome back Mike Tweedy, vice president of sales for Pattern Ag. Pattern Ag is set to release its 2023 Predictive Analysis Report in January. Mike joins host David Thompson to provide a sneak peek of the findings from the in-depth 2022 soil data analysis — from root rot to anaerobic environments. The two also explore how these findings can help prepare Stine growers for the upcoming planting and growing seasons. 

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On this episode of the Stine Seedcast, Myron Stine continues his Yield+ Corn Tour and travels to Minot, North Dakota, to meet with grower Matt Leavitt of Leavitt Farms. In an area not typically known for corn production, Matt and his family are making waves by implementing the right cropping practices with the proper hybrid selection to meet yield goals. This endeavor started with 80-bushel corn but has now picked up to 200+ bushel corn, thanks to a strategy that includes optimum fertility, Stine genetics, proper drydown, and, most importantly, family. 

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“Of all the stories we have at Stine, Fred’s is one of the most fascinating,” says David Thompson, host of the Stine Seedcast. On this episode, longtime Stine employee Fred Eby shares his history with Stine. From his early years working with Harry walking soybeans to his tenure as farm manager, learn about the evolution of our farm operations from the perspective of Fred Eby.

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Not all seed treatments are created equal. Jay Stroh of Albaugh says it’s important to understand the base products in the treatment and how they can help boost the performance of your crop. “It’s about the active ingredients and not the brand,” he notes. Tune in to this episode of the Stine Seedcast to get a lesson in biologicals, nematicides, insecticides and more from a trusted source in the seed treatment industry.

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Stine® is a company driven by research. Planting, managing and harvesting more than a million research plots each year requires some pretty sophisticated equipment. Enter ALMACO — a custom seed research equipment company headquartered in Nevada, Iowa. ALMACO has a deep history of innovation and is a trusted partner in the seed business. In fact, Stine currently has 57 custom ALMACO harvesters and 26 planters that are enabled with ALMACO equipment on the farm — a testament to our relationship with the company and the equipment they provide. Learn about ALMACO’s position as an industry leader in custom seed research and its history with Stine in this episode of the Stine Seedcast.

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The ag industry is abuzz with conversations of a revolution. Short-stature corn is changing the game, and more seed companies than ever before are starting to play. At Stine, we’re elated the rest of the industry is taking a leap forward with this way of thinking — a mindset that short-stature corn is the way of the future. We are proud to have been on the forefront of this revolution for the past three decades. On this episode, Stine President Myron Stine explores the origins of Stine’s short-stature corn and our advantage in the industry.

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