Tim’s Take

Ben Brown from University of Missouri #2xAg2030

University of Missouri agricultural economist Ben Brown joins Tim Reinbott to discuss the grain markets heading into harvest. Ben explains how biofuels, energy markets, global demand, exports, and weather-related production concerns are influencing corn and soybean prices in 2026.

Ben also discusses how global supply disruptions, export opportunities, and changing demand patterns could affect marketing decisions in the months ahead.

Ben Brown is an agricultural economist with the University of Missouri specializing in commodity markets, farm policy, and risk management.

The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station is the statewide agricultural research program of the University of Missouri. Research conducted across Missouri's network of research centers advances agriculture, natural resources, environmental stewardship, and economic development for the state and beyond.

Learn more at https://moaes.missouri.edu/

#TimsTake #BenBrown #CornMarket #Soybeans #GrainMarketing #Agriculture #MissouriAgriculture #MOAES #CAFNR #Biofuels #CommodityMarkets

Tim Reinbott welcomes Dr. Rick Relyea, inaugural director of the Johnny Morris Institute for Fisheries, Wetlands and Aquatic Systems at the University of Missouri, for an in-depth conversation about water resources, conservation, fisheries research, aquatic ecology, and workforce development.

#TimsTake #RickRelyea #Mizzou #UniversityOfMissouri #MOAES #SchoolOfNaturalResources #WaterQuality #Conservation #Fisheries #Wetlands #AquaticSystems #Ecology #EnvironmentalScience #JohnnyMorrisInstitute #CleanWater #NaturalResources #SouthFarm #MissouriConservation #OneHealth #research

The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station is the statewide agricultural research program of the University of Missouri. Research conducted across Missouri's network of research centers advances agriculture, natural resources, environmental stewardship, and economic development for the state and beyond.

Learn more at https://moaes.missouri.edu/

University of Missouri School of Natural Resources

Learn more at https://snr.missouri.edu/

In this episode of Tim’s Take, Tim Reinbott interviews Leah Gastonguay, a PhD student in entomology at the University of Missouri. Leah shares results from a multi-year research project examining how cover crops influence insect populations in soybean fields across North Central Missouri. The discussion focuses on beneficial insects, pests, pollinators, and how cover crops may improve crop health and reduce damage.

Featuring: Tim Reinbott – Director of Field Operations & Communications; Assistant Director of Natural Resources, University of Missouri

Leah Gastonguay – PhD Student - Plant, Insect and Microbial Sciences, University of Missouri

Acknowledgment

This work was supported by the United Soybean Board (USB), whose contributions help advance research and innovation in agricultural systems.

Learn more about MU research at the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://moaes.missouri.edu/

The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES) extends CAFNR research to nearly 14,000 acres across the state to meet regional research and demonstration needs of agricultural producers and natural resource managers. MOAES has a storied history of major impacts in advancing science in agriculture, food and natural resources — locally, nationally and globally. These CAFNR laboratories provide research faculty with a wide variety of real-world conditions to test and develop strategies for agricultural production based on the geographical and climatic differences of our diverse state.

In this episode of Tim’s Take, host Tim Reinbott sits down with Missouri State Climatologist and Extension Specialist Dr. Zach Leasor for an in-depth conversation about climate patterns, weather forecasting, and what Missouri producers can expect in the months ahead.

Recorded in mid-June, this discussion explores how warming Pacific Ocean temperatures influence the jet stream, rainfall patterns, and growing conditions across the Central United States. Dr. Leasor explains the science behind El Niño and La Niña, including what defines a “Super El Niño” and why even small changes in ocean temperatures can have major effects on weather and agriculture.

The conversation also examines how weather forecasts are developed, why predicting future conditions is so challenging, and the key differences between weather forecasting and climate prediction. Listeners will gain insight into the tools scientists use to monitor conditions and help farmers, researchers, and decision-makers prepare for the future.

Missouri Mesonet: http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/stations/

About Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES)

Learn more: https://moaes.missouri.edu.

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of bees beyond the familiar honeybee. Most bees are solitary, meaning each female builds and provisions her own nest rather than living in a hive. These bees often nest underground or in natural cavities and show remarkable diversity in behavior, habitat preferences, and plant relationships.

#TimsTake #pollinators #MUAg #bees #pollinatorsareimportant #AgShorts #MissouriFarms

Learn more about MU research at the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://moaes.missouri.edu/

#mizzou #moaes #soybean #farming #corn

The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES) extends CAFNR research to nearly 14,000 acres across the state to meet regional research and demonstration needs of agricultural producers and natural resource managers. MOAES has a storied history of major impacts in advancing science in agriculture, food and natural resources — locally, nationally and globally. These CAFNR laboratories provide research faculty with a wide variety of real-world conditions to test and develop strategies for agricultural production based on the geographical and climatic differences of our diverse state.

Host Tim Reinbott sits down with Andrew Kientzy of MU Extension Ag Business & Policy to break down record-high feeder prices, rising costs, and how enterprise budgets help producers evaluate real-world profitability.

Andrew Kientzy#2xAg2030

MU Extension Crop and Livestock Enterprise Budgets: http://muext.us/MissouriAgBudgets

#TimsTake #CattleEconomics #MUAg #BeefIndustry #FarmManagement #AgShorts #MissouriFarms

Learn more about MU research at the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://moaes.missouri.edu/

#mizzou #moaes #soybean #farming #corn

The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES) extends CAFNR research to nearly 14,000 acres across the state to meet regional research and demonstration needs of agricultural producers and natural resource managers. MOAES has a storied history of major impacts in advancing science in agriculture, food and natural resources — locally, nationally and globally. These CAFNR laboratories provide research faculty with a wide variety of real-world conditions to test and develop strategies for agricultural production based on the geographical and climatic differences of our diverse state.

Are fungicides really delivering a return when margins are tight? University of Missouri plant pathologist Dr. Mandy Bish breaks down corn disease identification, fungicide timing, and why knowing whether you’re fighting a fungus or a look‑alike can make the difference between protecting yield and wasting dollars.

Tim’s Take 48, Part 1: Corn disease identification and fungicide timing with Dr. Mandy Bish (YouTube video)

Learn more about MU research at the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://moaes.missouri.edu/

#mizzou #moaes #soybean #farming #corn

The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES) extends CAFNR research to nearly 14,000 acres across the state to meet regional research and demonstration needs of agricultural producers and natural resource managers. MOAES has a storied history of major impacts in advancing science in agriculture, food and natural resources — locally, nationally and globally. These CAFNR laboratories provide research faculty with a wide variety of real-world conditions to test and develop strategies for agricultural production based on the geographical and climatic differences of our diverse state.

In this special episode of Tim’s Take, host Tim Reinbott sits down with Professor Kevin Bradley, State Weed Scientist & Education Director – Extension PST in the Division of Plant Science & Technology at the University of Missouri, for an in‑depth conversation about the future of weed management and what growers can expect in the 2025 season and beyond.

Together, Tim and Dr. Bradley explore the rapidly evolving landscape of weed control—covering emerging weed pressures, updated management strategies, herbicide challenges, and the key considerations farmers should be preparing for as the next growing season approaches. The discussion then moves into the cutting‑edge technologies reshaping agriculture, from agricultural drones to autonomous robotic weed‑zapping systems and other innovative precision‑control tools.

Packed with practical insights, expert analysis, and forward‑looking perspectives, this episode offers valuable guidance for farmers, agronomists, students, and anyone interested in the future of weed science and Ag technology.

Visit the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES) website to learn more:

https://moaes.missouri.edu/ (Link leads to the official MU resource site.)

#mizzou #PlantNutrition #soilhealth #nutrientmanagement #CropHealth #AgScience

The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES) extends CAFNR research to nearly 14,000 acres across the state to meet regional research and demonstration needs of agricultural producers and natural resource managers. MOAES has a storied history of major impacts in advancing science in agriculture, food and natural resources — locally, nationally and globally. These CAFNR laboratories provide research faculty with a wide variety of real-world conditions to test and develop strategies for agricultural production based on the geographical and climatic differences of our diverse state.

Are hazelnuts the next big specialty crop for the Midwest and East Coast? In this episode of Tim’s Take, we sit down with Dr. Ron Revord (University of Missouri) and Dr. Tom Molnar (Rutgers University) to discuss the cutting-edge research behind hybrid hazelnuts. From chocolate and confections to orchards and agroforestry systems, discover what makes hazelnuts unique, how they flower in winter, and why quality and freshness are changing the hazelnut game.

In the second half of Episode 45 of Tim’s Take, hazelnut experts Dr. Ron Revord, Director of the Center for Agroforestry, and Dr. Tom Molnar, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Rutgers University, discuss key factors that influence hazelnut orchard success. Host Tim Reinbott continues the conversation with Dr. Revord and Dr. Molnar, focusing on research-based guidance for hazelnut production. Topics include orchard establishment, site and soil considerations, cultivar selection, pollination strategies, and long-term management for sustained productivity.

Additional information on hazelnut research, cultivar development, and production recommendations is available through the following Extension and research resources:

Rutgers University Hazelnuts Research Program https://research.rutgers.edu/agricultural-products/hazelnuts

University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry – Hazelnut Resources https://centerforagroforestry.org/working-to-build-a-hazelnut-industry-for-family-farms-across-the-midwestern-and-eastern-us/

Episode 45 Podcast YouTube Video Part One: https://youtu.be/-_39VL5yrVA

Episode 45 Podcast YouTube Video Part Two: https://youtu.be/vQ6Um_lb144

Learn more about the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES) and its research programs: Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station official website https://moaes.missouri.edu/

#Mizzou #PlantNutrition #Hazelnuts #CropHealth #AgScience #AgriculturalResearch

In this episode of Tim’s Take, host William Lee sits down with longtime University of Missouri agronomist Tim Rienbott, Director of Communications, Assistant Director of Natural Resources, and Director of Sanborn Field. With over 40 years of experience in agronomy, cover crops, and soil management, Tim brings a lifetime of insight to this deep-dive conversation.

Together, William and Tim explore the fundamentals of cover crops—what they are, why they work, and how farmers can successfully integrate them into real cropping systems. Tim shares stories from his earliest days researching legumes in the late 1980s, how drone and broadcasting technology has changed cover-crop seeding, and why soil protection remains the #1 reason to use cover crops.

Part One YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/4r8aWYLEQBo

Part Two YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/tvJzIY8DFos

Visit https://moaes.missouri.edu/ to learn more.

#mizzou #covercrops #farming

The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES) extends CAFNR research to nearly 14,000 acres across the state to meet regional research and demonstration needs of agricultural producers and natural resource managers. MOAES has a storied history of major impacts in advancing science in agriculture, food and natural resources — locally, nationally and globally. These CAFNR laboratories provide research faculty with a wide variety of real-world conditions to test and develop strategies for agricultural production based on the geographical and climatic differences of our diverse state.