Corn Belt Conversations

By @CornBeltCozi

Timely and relevant agronomic information for the Midwest.

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Corn Belt ConversationsMar 25, 2022

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Carbon Markets

Jean Brokish, Deputy Director for the Midwest Region with American Farmland Trust, joins me to talk about the ins and outs of carbon markets - what they are, how they work, and things to consider before signing up. For more information check out:

https://farmlandinfo.org/publications/top-10-things-ag-carbon-markets/

https://ilsustainableag.org/programs/ecomarkets/

https://www.mda.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/inline-files/Carbon%20Market%20Guide_FINAL%2012.23.22.pdf

Apr 16, 202437:53

Essential Oils In-Furrow

Brett Leahr, Sales Agronomist with AgriGold, joins us to talk about his work and interest in using essential oils in the furrow as a method of disease control.

Apr 11, 202416:32

Spring Planting Preparation

Doug Houser, Digital Agriculture Extension Specialist at Iowa State University, joins us to share his insight on planter preparation and settings to help ensure the seed gets off to a great start for the season!

Apr 02, 202423:42

2024 Insect Outlook

Kelly Estes, IL State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator, joins us to talk about the effects of this winter on crop pest mortality, the 2024 insect monitoring program, and invasive species that are of concern in the Midwest.

Mar 25, 202428:03

Corn Tissue Sampling

John Brien, Agronomy Division Manager with AgReliant Genetics, joins us to talk about the corn tissue sampling project that he has been spearheading for several years. John provides his insight into the project and what they have learned about fertility management and getting to the next step with regard to corn yield.

Mar 15, 202427:57

2024 Spring Weather Outlook

As we head into field preparation and spring planting for the 2024 season, IL State Climatologist Dr. Trent Ford joins us to provide his insight on the current conditions in the Midwest, as well as the outlook for the next 30 to 90 days.

Mar 06, 202429:06

High Yield Management with Dr. Fred Below

Dr. Fred Below, Professor of Crop Physiology at the University of Illinois, joins us to talk about his popular “Seven Wonders of the Corn World” research, and gives us his insight into high yield corn and soybean management. NOTE: there are audio issues during the first half of the episode.

Check out Dr. Below's work at https://cropphysiology.cropsci.illinois.edu

Feb 14, 202401:01:13

Farm Land Values and Lease Trends

Doug Hensley, President of Real Estate Services at Hertz Farm Management, joins us to talk about what’s been happening in the farmland market over the last couple years and where he sees land values headed over the next several months.

Feb 08, 202447:45

2023 Harvest Weather Outlook

Eric Snodgrass, Senior Research Fellow with Nutrien, joins us once again to share his insight on the short and long-term weather patterns as we move into the 2023 harvest.

Sep 21, 202317:52

Mid Season Crop Update

We are joined by three Hertz Farm Managers from across the Midwest: Nick Hoffman from our Naveda, IA office; Steve Hiniker from our Mankato, MN office; and Troy Dukes from our DeKalb, IL office. Each one gives an update on current crop conditions including drought impact, disease issues, insect pressure, and current yield potential estimates.

Aug 01, 202334:23

Spring Planting Considerations

For our inaugural episode of Hertz Ag Talk, we are excited to be joined by Lance Tarochione - Technical Agronomist with DEKALB/Asgrow. In this episode, Lance shares a huge amount of valuable insight into planting decisions with regard to soil conditions, early vs. late planting, planting depth & population, weed control, and more!

Apr 10, 202353:47

It’s Time For a Change!

Our goal has always been to provide agricultural information that is timely and relevant across the corn belt. In keeping with that mission, we are debuting a name change for this podcast… Starting next week, this program will be renamed “Hertz Ag Talk“. We are looking forward to the new season!

Apr 07, 202301:21

Spring Planting 2023 Weather Outlook

Eric Snodgrass, Senior Research Fellow with Nutrien, joins us to talk about what we can expect for weather patterns over the next several weeks as we head into the 2023 planting season.

Apr 03, 202314:11

Crop Health and Status Update

Lance Tarochione, Technical Agronomist with DEKALB/Asgrow, Joins us to provide an update on what he’s seeing out in the field. Increasing levels of disease, as well as some insect issues are popping up around the region. Lance shares his insight on what to expect as we progress towards harvest.

Sep 06, 202243:24

Crop Status Update

Jason McVicker, Field Agronomist with Pioneer, joins us to provide a crop status update for the area. The current disease outlook & fungicide applications are covered, as well as current insect and weather issues.

Aug 15, 202225:03

Rising Input Costs and 2023 Farm Profitability

Gary Schnitkey, Professor of Farm Management at the University of IL, joins us to provide his insight on the increasing costs of crop inputs and 2023 profitability.

Aug 08, 202214:03

Corn Breeding: Where We’ve Been, and Where We’re Going.

Devin Nichols, Corn Breeder with Wyffels Hybrids, joins us for a fascinating discussion about the history of corn breeding and the newest tools & technology being used in the industry.

Jul 01, 202242:49

2022 Season Insect Outlook

With the corn rootworm hatch well underway in the Midwest, Dr. Nick Seiter, entomologist with the University of Illinois, joins us to provide his insight on not only the corn rootworm outlook and management recommendations for 2022, but we touch base on some other insects as well.

Jun 15, 202240:41

Delayed Planting Considerations

Don’t hit the panic button just yet… Lance Tarochione, Technical Agronomist with DEKALB and Asgrow joins us to talk about the cold, wet conditions that have held up planting in much of Illinois and how to manage around it.

Apr 27, 202228:54

Corn & Soybean Planting Considerations

Kevin Gale, Regional Sales Agronomist with AgriGold, joins us to talk about planting considerations as we get ready for the 2022 season. Topics include getting a good stand establishment, tips for maximizing soybean yield, nitrogen management, and more!

Mar 29, 202224:07

Planting/Spring Weather Outlook

Eric Snodgrass, Science Fellow with Nutrien, joins us to give his insight on current weather patterns and the outlook for the next several weeks as we head into planting season.

Mar 25, 202221:52

Crop Insurance and ARC vs. PLC

James Mickley, owner and agent with Hanford Insurance Agency, joins us to give some background and an overview of crop insurance, as well as some basic information on the ARC and PLC government programs and how they relate to crop insurance.

Mar 07, 202220:27

Commodity Market Outlook

Naomi Blohm, Senior Market Advisor with Total Farm Marketing shares her insight on the most recent USDA report and the current key factors in the commodities markets: where we are at today, and what to be looking for in the near term.

Feb 09, 202214:04

Carbon Markets

Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy at the IL Farm Bureau, joins us for an in depth discussion about Carbon Markets… The background, how they work, and considerations for farmers and landowners.

Feb 07, 202235:45

Farmland Values in 2021 and Beyond

Doug Hensley, President of Real Estate Services for Hertz Farm Management, joins us to talk about farmland values in the Midwest over the past 12 months and looking ahead into 2022 - as well as the services Hertz offers.

Dec 01, 202133:20

S1E10: CRP 101

District Conservationist Erika Luft with the NRCS offices in Bureau/Marshall/Putnam/Stark counties in Illinois joins us to talk about the primary conservation programs available to farmers and landowners.

Nov 01, 202141:18

S1E9: Southern MN Harvest Update

Steve Hiniker, Farm Manager with Hertz Farm Management in Mankato, MN and Bruce Potter, Integrated Pest Management Specialist with the University of MN Extension join us to recap the Southern Minnesota growing season and update us on harvest progress and issues in that region.

Oct 19, 202129:09

S1E8: East Central Iowa Harvest Update

Ryan Kay, Farm Manager with Hertz Farm Management in Mount Vernon, Iowa joins us to talk about harvest progress and current agronomic issues in East Central Iowa.

Oct 15, 202120:34

S1E7: SE Nebraska/Southern South Dakota Harvest Update

For the third episode in our Harvest Update series, Farm Manager Scott Arens from Hertz Farm Management in Norfolk, NE joins us to recap the growing season and talk about harvest progress and current agronomic issues in the Northeast Nebraska and Southern South Dakota geography.

Oct 13, 202118:49

S1E6: North Central IL Harvest Update

Jason McVicker, Pioneer Field Agronomist joins us to give an update on the harvest in North Central Illinois and the issues he has been seeing.

Oct 08, 202123:36

S1E5: Harvest Update-West Central IL

Lance Tarochione, Technical Agronomist with Dekalb/Asgrow in Central Illinois joins us to give a harvest update for his region. Topics include the extreme variability in corn yields and the factors behind that, as well as better than expected soybean yields we’ve been seeing in that area.

This is the first in a series of episodes that will cover regions across the corn belt.

Oct 04, 202139:25