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The Cornelius Seed Podcast

The Cornelius Seed Podcast

By Cornelius Seed

Plant it. Profit. It's not just a slogan - it's our mission. At Cornelius Seed, we provide industry-leading corn and soybean genetics, traits and service, so you may maximize your profits on every acre. Since 1935, we've been an independent, family-owned company. That's eight decades and five generations of performance excellence and agronomic know-how we will share with you via our podcast.
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Managing the latest herbicide tolerant programs in Soybeans

The Cornelius Seed PodcastJan 16, 2021

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Agronomic Year in Review & Trial Results (2023 Growing Season)

Agronomic Year in Review & Trial Results (2023 Growing Season)

The 2023 growing season threw curveballs at Cornelius Country farmers. But how can we turn those challenges into triumphs for 2024? Tune in to this episode, recorded live at the Partner to Profit - Post Harvest Grower Meeting, as Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist Craig Allaman dissects the impact of the Early Summer Drought, analyzes planting date strategies, discusses the impact wildfire smoke may have had on yields, diseases, pesky Rootworms and more! We'll also explore Craig's field trials on nitrogen replacement with Proven 40.
This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for any post-harvest grower looking to make the most of the upcoming season.
Jan 05, 202459:09
Harvest 2023: Determining Harvest Priority and What to Expect

Harvest 2023: Determining Harvest Priority and What to Expect

What can we expect for Corn and Soybean harvest 2023? Join us as we talk to Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist about the key things to look out for when getting ready for harvest. We'll discuss the impact of the dry season on stalk quality, test weight, and nitrate concerns. We'll also talk about SDS in soybeans, checking standability for harvest timing using our PAUSE. PUSH. PINCH. method, and other potential problems that producers should be aware of.

Sep 20, 202338:01
Rootworm Control Evaluations: A Closer Look at SmartStax® PRO with RNAi Technology

Rootworm Control Evaluations: A Closer Look at SmartStax® PRO with RNAi Technology

In this episode, we dive into the world of corn rootworm pressure and the revolutionary SmartStax® PRO with RNAi Technology. Our Lead Agronomist, Craig, sheds light on the various methods used to evaluate rootworm pressure and the unique challenges faced in 2023 due to heavy insect pressure. Discover the intricacies of the SmartStax® PRO trait and how it addresses rootworm larvae control differently from traditional traits. Understand the implications of early root feeding and the long-term benefits of reduced rootworm adults through the RNAi Technology. Join us for a great discussion on the importance of field evaluations and monitoring adult rootworm beetle activity to make informed decisions for successful crop management.

Jul 21, 202331:57
Optimizing Corn Fungicide Timing: Navigating Uneven Tasseling for Profitability and Other Important Crop Management Decisions
Jul 12, 202328:27
Demystifying Corn & Soybean Traits: Understanding, Managing, and Maximizing Your Crop Profitability
Jun 19, 202301:02:38
Corn and Soybean Crop update: Early Season Drought Stress & Management tips

Corn and Soybean Crop update: Early Season Drought Stress & Management tips

In this episode, we provide a corn and soybean crop update from fields across Iowa, North West Illinois & South East Wisconsin. Craig Allaman, Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist shares valuable insights on the impact of dry weather, key growth stages, and important pests and diseases to scout for. Learn about proactive management practices you can take to optimize crop health and yield potential in challenging conditions.


JUNE 12 - (OTT) Dicamba Spraying cut off date for Iowa, Illinois and Indiana.

Jun 06, 202334:19
Why Timing is Everything: Scouting Corn and Soybean Emergence

Why Timing is Everything: Scouting Corn and Soybean Emergence

In this episode, we will discuss the best time to scout for corn and soybean emergence, how to keep an eye on it, and why it's important to do so. We will also talk about the impact of planting dates and depths on emergence, and how it relates to Growing Degree Units (GDUs) or Growing Degree Days (GDDs). Additionally, we will cover recent hail events and their effects on emerged crops, including how to identify injuries that could lead to bacterial disease.

May 17, 202339:05
Planting Temperatures: Insights and Tips for a Profitable Season
Apr 27, 202332:55
Preparing for the future, reflecting on the 2022 growing season
Dec 23, 202249:58
SmartStax® PRO – the Strongest Defense against Corn Rootworm
Nov 23, 202214:12
Driving Profitability with Pivot Bio
Oct 06, 202218:38
Evaluating Yield & Agronomic Performance through Third-Party Test Plots
Sep 28, 202212:36
Recap of the 2022 Growing Season and Outlook for the Crop’s Strong Finish

Recap of the 2022 Growing Season and Outlook for the Crop’s Strong Finish

Craig Allaman walks us through the growing season for our 2022 crop and gives his thoughts on how he thinks the corn and soybean crops will finish.

This audio is recorded from our 2023 Sales Kick-Off event at the end of August.

Sep 07, 202229:27
Staging Soybean Growth for Fungicide Application
Jul 28, 202215:29
Does it Pay to Spray?

Does it Pay to Spray?

Corn and soybean fields across Cornelius Country are hitting critical growth stages for fungicide applications.  Hear what Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist, Craig Allaman has been seeing for disease pressures and what the proper timing is for corn and soybean fungicide applications.

Jul 20, 202216:31
Protect Your Profitability

Protect Your Profitability

Craig Allaman, Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist, talks about early summer heat and how it relates to spraying and general stress on the crop.  Find out what diseases are favored, along with how to identify and how to manage them to protect your profitability.  Craig also reminds us to be mindful of the calendar date as it relates to fomesafen usage in soybeans.

Diseases discussed: Gray Leaf Spot, Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Common & Southern Rust & Tar Spot

Jun 30, 202234:13
Approaching Important Growth Stages for Corn and Soybeans

Approaching Important Growth Stages for Corn and Soybeans

We check in with Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist, Craig Allaman, as we approach important growth stages for corn and soybeans.  Across Cornelius Country corn is nearing V5 growth stage and number of kernel rows are being determined.  We’re at the 8th of June and Summer Solstice isn’t far away, when soybeans begin to flower. We might see some early planted soybeans flower before then.  Craig explains what Pythium is and also brings attention to the excessive moisture some areas have seen and the risk of Pythium.

Jun 08, 202222:21
Evaluating Soybean Emergence Issues and Determining Replant

Evaluating Soybean Emergence Issues and Determining Replant

Craig Allaman, Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist, shares soybean emergence issues he’s seen across various areas of Cornelius Country.  Most issues date back to the last week of April planting, where it turned cold after planting and some fields received a pounding rain followed by 90° temps.  Craig also provides guidance in making replant decisions on soybeans.

May 25, 202215:21
Profit Tip - Soybean Maturity and Planting Population in Late May

Profit Tip - Soybean Maturity and Planting Population in Late May

In this bonus episode, we provide you with an in-season Plant It. Profit. update.  Are you planting your Soybeans in late May or early June? Tune in for a quick tip on handling your Soybean maturity and planting population. 

May 18, 202202:06
Planting Update - Early Season Watch-outs and What to Scout For

Planting Update - Early Season Watch-outs and What to Scout For

In this episode Craig Allaman, Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist, talks about planting season progress across Cornelius Country.  With the quick warm-up of soil temperatures, he also discusses emergence data with relation to planting date.  Don’t miss Craig’s early season watchouts and what to scout for now.  Planting into dry soils?  Hear Craig’s planting depth recommendations.

May 13, 202220:09
2022 Planting season check-in

2022 Planting season check-in

In today’s episode, we talk about the compacted growing season and what it means for some of your planting decisions. Jeremie Parr, Cornelius Seed District Sales Manager for East Central Iowa discusses things to keep in mind as it relates to planting green, fertilizer & herbicide programs, and how to address some planting difficulties brought about by the quick transition from cool to hot & humid.

May 11, 202211:42
Uneven Corn Stands & Early Season Drought Stress

Uneven Corn Stands & Early Season Drought Stress

In today’s episode, Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist Craig Allaman provides an update on crop conditions and how emerged corn and soybeans fared across Cornelius Country, following the Mother’s day weekend cold snap. Craig also offers insight on identifying early season drought stress as you begin scouting fields and evaluating corn stands

May 25, 202122:37
Higher yielding Soybeans

Higher yielding Soybeans

In this episode, Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist Craig Allaman discusses the decision to plant soybeans earlier than traditionally planted. Craig covers the background on how we got here, yield benefits to this decision & tips for actions we can do in advance for any anticipated added stress from insects and leaf diseases.

Mar 29, 202120:42
Insect pressure and volunteer corn in 2021 growing season

Insect pressure and volunteer corn in 2021 growing season

In today’s episode,  we talk about insect pressure and volunteer corn for the 2021 growing season. Craig Allaman, Cornelius Seed Lead agronomist gives us some ideas on how we can prepare for these yearly challenges.

Feb 13, 202112:41
Preparing for 2021 planting and growing season

Preparing for 2021 planting and growing season

In this episode Craig Allaman, Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist talks about what to be on the lookout for as we prepare for the 2021 planting and growing season . We discuss how to best prepare for a “La Niña” weather pattern this year and give some ideas around evaluating your operations inputs by leveraging the current grain market prices.

Jan 30, 202112:50
Managing the latest herbicide tolerant programs in Soybeans
Jan 16, 202123:32
2020 Post-Harvest thoughts

2020 Post-Harvest thoughts

In this episode, Craig Allaman (Lead Agronomist at Cornelius Seed) shares his post harvest thoughts and discusses some of the variability we may have seen in our harvest along with the reasons behind it. We cover corn emergence, wind events, continuous corn issues, "Edge Effect" and 2020 soybean issues. Tune in to listen to our discussion around key events during the 2020 growing season.
Nov 23, 202035:22