Corn Belt Conversations
By @CornBeltCozi
Corn Belt ConversationsAug 24, 2021
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
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.
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!
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.
Corn Tissue Sampling
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.
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
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.
2023 Harvest Weather Outlook
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.
Farm Rescue
Invasive Insect Species/Field Crop Pest Update
Mid Season Update
2023 Planting Update
2023 Insect Outlook - Nick Seiter
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!
It’s Time For a Change!
Spring Planting 2023 Weather Outlook
Crop Health and Status Update
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.
Rising Input Costs and 2023 Farm Profitability
Corn Breeding: Where We’ve Been, and Where We’re Going.
2022 Season Insect Outlook
Delayed Planting Considerations
Corn & Soybean Planting Considerations
Planting/Spring Weather Outlook
Crop Insurance and ARC vs. PLC
Commodity Market Outlook
Carbon Markets
Farmland Values in 2021 and Beyond
S1E10: CRP 101
S1E9: Southern MN Harvest Update
S1E8: East Central Iowa Harvest Update
S1E7: SE Nebraska/Southern South Dakota Harvest Update
S1E6: North Central IL Harvest Update
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.