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Asmus Farm Supply Podcasts

68 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Asmus Farm Supply will bring it's wealth of agricultural knowledge to you. Join AFS podcasts for ag tip, new products, and much much more.

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Episodes

Financing Options for 2024

November 21, 2023 20:00 - 4 minutes - 3.32 MB

Harlan reviews all of the financing options that AFS offers for the 2024 season in our latest podcast. 

Source by Sound Ag

October 12, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Eric Winters, sales agronomist from Okabena, MN, hosts our podcast on SOURCE by Sound Agriculture.  Joining Eric is Lauren Fuller, regional sales manager for Minnesota, and Aszhia Albrecht, regional agronomist for Wisconsin and Minnesota with Sound Agriculture.  Eric, Lauren, and Aszhia discuss SOURCE and its many benefits for both corn and soybeans. 

QLF Products with Fungicide Application

September 15, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.94 MB

Evan Hansen, regional sales agronomist for QLF, along with Brent and Wes Baddeley from AFS's Estherville location, bring part 3 of our QLF series.  In this podcast, they discuss the benefits of applying QLF products with your fungicides and insecticides. 

QLF Products for Post Emerge Herbicide Applications

September 14, 2023 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.47 MB

Evan Hansen, regional sales agronomist for QLF, along with Brent and Wes Baddeley from AFS's Estherville location, are back for part 2 of our QLF series.  In this episode, they discuss the products that QLF offers and the benefits of those products for post emerge applications.

Quality Liquid Feeds (QLF) Starter Products

September 14, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.83 MB

Ethan Hanson, Regional Sales Agronomist for QLF, joins  Brent and Wes Baddeley from Estherville in the podcast studio to discuss the starter products.  Listen to this podcast to learn how QLF products like Boost can help jump-start your crops.   https://www.qlf.com/agronomy/

Why are my soybeans turning yellow?

August 24, 2023 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.25 MB

Harlan discusses the many contributing factors to why soybeans are turning yellow earlier this year.

Spider Mites

July 26, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.49 MB

Harlan discusses all things spider mites. 

Endigo ZCX

July 14, 2023 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.7 MB

This podcast details Endigo ZCX and insecticide powered by three industry-leading technologies, Endigo ZCX insecticide contains a novel, optimized formulation that provides both knockdown and residual control of a broad spectrum of insects, including pyrethroid-resistant pests and invasive species.

Plant Health Fungicides

July 06, 2023 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MB

Syngenta's Tyler Harp joins us to discuss the benefits of plant health fungicides.  Learn about this class of fungicides, the benefits of applying fungicides, and optimum application timing in this podcast. 

AFS Seed Replant Discussion

May 16, 2023 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.69 MB

Bil Schrader, AFS Seed Manager, is joined in the podcast studio by Chad Diegnau with Stine to discuss current field conditions.  During this podcast, the topic of replanting is covered along with other topics.  

Post Emerged Herbicide Options

May 16, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.49 MB

Recent rains across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota may require a change in herbicide management.  Harlan Asmus provides details on options for post-emerged herbicides if you are now unable to get a pre-emerged herbicide applied due to the wet field conditions.  May 15, 2023

Introduction of Nurizma

May 04, 2023 16:00 - 4 minutes - 2.87 MB

Harlan Asmus discusses what's new in the in-furrow insecticide market in this podcast. Nurizma is an entirely new mode of action in the insecticide market that is labeled non-restricted use.  This is a product that AFS will be trialing in 2023 before its market release in 2024. Learn more about this unique product by listening to our podcast. 

Introduction of Ripara and Salia

April 27, 2023 20:00 - 13 minutes - 8.98 MB

Join Precision Labs, Justin Hoeppner as he introduces Ripara and Salia.  Two new adjuvant products that AFS is trialing in 2023 prior to their product releases in 2024.  Learn more about APE/NPE free adjuvants in last season's podcast with Precision Labs, listen here.

SeedZone IF by Precision Laboratories

April 11, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.53 MB

Join Dustin Griffin, with Precision Laboratories on this podcast to learn more about their nitrogen optimizer, SeedZone IF.  Learn about local trial results for SeedZone IF in out First to the Field podcast.  Listen here. 

First to the Field; 2022 Results and 2023 Introductions

March 23, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Nathan Eitzman, AFS agronomist and First to the Field Coordinator goes over trial results from 2022 for all six products and introduces the three new products entering trials in 2023. 

Xyway

March 21, 2023 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MB

Join Harlan as he discusses Xyway brand fungicides from FMC.  Learn the difference between Xyway 3D and Xyway LFR.  Hear about the newly approved application method and timing for 2023 and more in this podcast from Asmus Farm Supply. 

Pioneer Spring Update

March 21, 2023 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MB

Devin joins Michele in the studio to talk about his new Pioneer office and warehouse, what's new in Pioneer's platform for 2023, and tips for growers as we gear up for the 2023 growing season. 

2023 Enlist Update

February 09, 2023 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.91 MB

Join Delaney Lensing with Corteva in the podcast studio to discuss how to optimize your Enlist application for the 2023 season.   YouTube video with Harlan Asmus and Delaney Lensing on how Enlist works on Waterhemp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lytyar6f4i8 Best Practices card for AFS customers using Enlist products: https://www.afschem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AFS-Enlist-Card_Page_1.png Taragon XTRA podcast with Harlan Asmus: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1581475/12023849-taragon-xt...

Taragon XTRA

January 11, 2023 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.18 MB

Join Harlan Asmus as he discusses Taragon XTRA and how it can help optimize the performance of Enlist products. TARAGON™ XTRA is a convenient premix of drift reduction technology and water conditioning agents that protects the performance potential of glyphosate and 2,4-D from antagonistic metal ions found in hard water and leaf tissue while further reducing the risk of drift.  More information on Taragon XTRA can be found here.

Introduction to AgriGold

September 29, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Trever Enerson, AFS Seed Sales Agronomist, is joined by Brian Rouse, AgriGold Territory Manager, in the podcast studio to discuss what AgriGoffersffer growers in our area.  During this podcast, they touch on the top corn hybrids, discuss AgriGolds entrance into soybeans, and more.  

Who is Midwest Seed

September 22, 2022 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.44 MB

Join Bil Schrader, AFS Seed Manager, and Blake Huntington with Midwest Seeds on our latest podcast. 

2022 Season Recap with Midwest Seeds

September 22, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Join Bil Schrader and Blake Huntington as they discuss what has been seen in area fields.  From disease to insect and predicted harvest yields in this week's podcast. 

Pre Harvest Update with Devin

September 19, 2022 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MB

Join Devin in the podcast studio as he talks about what he is seeing just days from starting the bean harvest and a few weeks out from the corn harvest.  

2022 Planting Recap with Devin

June 20, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

Join Devin, AFS Pioneer Salesman, as he recaps the planting season.  Devin discusses what he saw, where crops stand, and what he sees coming shortly for this year's crop.  

Perpetuo by Valent

April 13, 2022 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.37 MB

New post-emergent herbicide Perpetuo by Valent is available for use this season for corn and soybeans.  In this podcast, Harlan Asmus introduced Perpetuo. Perpetuo for Corn Perpetuo for Soybeans Perpetuo Tank Mix Guide

Tendovo from Syngenta

April 08, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MB

Harlan Asmus introduces Tendovo from Syngenta.  Tendovo is a broad-spectrum residual soybean herbicide, Tendovo™ is a specifically formulated 3-way premix that allows growers to combat weeds without sacrificing crop safety.  Learn more: https://www.syngenta-us.com/herbicides/tendovo

EndoPrime SC by Valent

March 31, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

This podcast on EndoPrime SC is sponsored by Valent.   BeckyJo and Renee join Michele on this podcast to talk about the unique features of EndoPrime SC.  Learn more about EndoPrime SC in this podcast and with the links below.   Flyer https://www.afschem.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2018-MycoApply-EndoPrime-Focus-Report-fold-out.pdf EndoPrime SC Foldout https://www.afschem.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2019-EndoPrime-foldout-mailing.pdf Youtube animation:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

Precisive by Precision Labratories

March 17, 2022 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.05 MB

Matt Faletti with Precision Labratories provides details on Precisive, a new nonionic surfactant.  This podcast is sponsored by Precision Labratories.   2021 Podcast on APE and NPE surfactants:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1581475/8679501-in-the-know-about-adjuvants.mp3?download=true

Tar Spot

March 17, 2022 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

An informational podcast on Tar Spot.  A newer foliar disease being seen throughout southern MN and all of Iowa.  Join Kale Gent with Pioneer and Darin Mueller from ISU Extension for this podcast as the talk about seed genetics in regards to tar spot, scouting methods and what they see for the future of this disease.

Enlist

March 10, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

This podcast is sponsored by Corteva.  Steve Jungman, with Corteva's Enlist team, joins Michele in the studio to go over the Enlist system and what the new registration means for you.  More information is available on the Enlist site. https://www.enlist.com/en

Enlist

March 10, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

This podcast is sponsored by Corteva.  Steve Jungman, with Corteva's Enlist team, joins Michele in the studio to go over the Enlist system and what the new registration means for you.  More information is available on the Enlist site. https://www.enlist.com/en

Recap of 2021 and Looking into 2022 for Pioneer

November 12, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Devin Helming, Pioneer Sales Rep, joins Michele Wigern in the AFS podcast studio to discuss harvest results from 2021 and planning for 2022. Discussion includes yield results, new technologies, 2022 seed forecast, and upcoming deadlines for Pioneer seed sales. 

2021 Planting Season recap with Pioneer

July 05, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

Join Devin Helming, Pioneer Seed Salesman, for a recap on what he has seen in the field so far this season.  This podcast is sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred a Corteva Company

Fungicide Recommendations for 2021 Season

July 05, 2021 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.11 MB

Join Harlan Asmus in the podcast studio to learn about what AFS is recommending for fungicide application for the hot and dry conditions that many are experiencing during this 2021 growing season. 

2021 AFS Seed Season Recap

July 05, 2021 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

Join Bil Schrader, AFS Seed Department Manager, and Trevor Enders, AFS Seed Salesman, as they talk about what they have seen so far this season.  

Adjuvants with Jim Reiss of Precision Labs

June 17, 2021 17:00 - 40 seconds - 517 KB

James Reiss, Vice President of Product Development with Precision Labs joins Michele for a podcast on adjuvants. James will talk about where adjuvants got their start, how we got to where we are today, and what the future looks like for adjuvants.  Jim talks about Precision Lab's partnerships with CPDA and much more in this podcast that is sponsored by Precision Labs. 

Adjuvants with Jim Reiss of Precision Labs

June 17, 2021 17:00 - 40 seconds - 517 KB

James Reiss, Vice President of Product Development with Precision Labs joins Michele for a podcast on adjuvants. James will talk about where adjuvants got their start, how we got to where we are today, and what the future looks like for adjuvants.  Jim talks about Precision Lab's partnerships with CPDA and much more in this podcast that is sponsored by Precision Labs. 

In the know about adjuvants!

June 10, 2021 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.66 MB

Join Matt Faletti, Products Portfolio and Marketing Manager for Precision Laboratories, LLC, to learn about more about adjuvants.  Matt and Michele discuss APE and NPE adjuvants and their history, adjuvants with fungicide application and Precision Labs newest adjuvant, Precisive. This podcast is sponsored by Precision Laboratories, LLC.   For more information on adjuvants please contact your AFS agronomist.  

Source by Sound Agriculture

June 03, 2021 17:00 - 7 minutes - 4.95 MB

Cody Wirtjes, AFS Plant Nutrition Manager, and Meredith Hagedorn, an AFS Agronomist, are in the AFS podcast studio discussing Sound Agricultures new product Source.  Learn more about Source in this podcast and how AFS is learning about it as part of our First to the Field trials.  For more information on source please visit Sound Agriculture or contact your AFS agronomist. This podcast is sponsored by Sound Agriculture. 

Corteva's Enlist One and Enlist Duo

May 27, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

The Corteva team joins Michele in the AFS podcast studio to discuss Corteva's  Enlist One® and Enlist Duo® herbicides.  Topics in this podcast include the chemical differences between  Enlist One® and Enlist Duo®, when to apply and additional items revolving around Corteva's Enlist trait. This podcast is sponsored by Corteva Agriscience. 

Acuron GT

May 20, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Michele and Harlan discuss Syngenta's newest corn herbicide, Acuron® GT.  Acuron® GT herbicide contains the unique ingredient bicyclopyrone, which helps it deliver enhanced control of yield-robbing weeds and longer-lasting residual in glyphosate-tolerant corn.  This podcast is sponsored by Syngenta.  Additional information can also be found in the AFS Ag Update on Acuron GT. https://youtu.be/nG9z4BFaLi0

Post Herbicide Applications with Corteva

May 13, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Join the AFS Corteva team in the AFS podcast studio to learn about post corn herbicide application  for the 2021 growing season. This podcast is sponsored by Corteva Agriscience. 

Herbicide management in dry conditions

May 07, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

The Corteva Agriscience team joined Michele in the AFS podcast studio to talk about management of herbicides during dry conditions. This podcast is sponsored by Corteva Agriscience. 

Kyber Herbicide by Corteva

May 06, 2021 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

Asmus Farm Supply's Corteva team join Michele in the studio to talk about Corteva's new pre-emergent herbicide, Kyber.  Listen to Ron and Justin discuss the chemistry behind Kyber and the what you can expect to see this year given the dry conditions with Kyber.  Zeb informs us on the #KyberClean campaign that Corteva is running for farmers utilizing Kyber this growing season.   

SIMPAS by AMVAC with Jason Jimmerson

April 29, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

Jason Jimmerson, Project Manager at AMVAC, joins Michele in the podcast studio to discuss SIMPAS.  Topics covered in this podcast include how SIMPAS got started, how SIMPAS got from idea to it's first year in commercial production, where SIMPAS is headed and much more. For additional information on SIMPAS or to discuss how it could fit into your operation please contact Nathan Eitzmann, AFS Agronomist. 

AFS Grower Portal

April 15, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Join Michele Wigern with Asmus Farm Supply and Ben Sinele with AgVend to learn about the AFS Grower Portal.   Request Access to the AFS Grower Portal at https://portal.afschem.com/ Contact AgVend at [email protected]

Spring Soil Temps and Conditions

April 08, 2021 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Join AFS Seed Department Manager, Bil Schrader, and AFS Owner, Amy Asmus, to discuss spring conditions and reminders on general spring time agronomic principles for optimal planting, including how to properly take soil temperatures. 

SeedZone IF by Precision Laboratories, LLC

April 08, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MB

Join AFS's Mike Perkins and Dr. Robert Osburn with Precision Laboratories to learn about a new in-furrow water management product.

First to the Field 2020 Recap and 2021 Introduction

April 01, 2021 19:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Join Nathan Eitzman and Michele Wigern to learn more about AFS's First to the Field Program.  Learn about 9 different products and where they are in the First to the Field program.   To learn more about First to the Field visit the AFS webpage. 

Midwest Seed Gearing up for 2021

March 25, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Join AFS Seed Department manager, Bil Schrader and Todd Claussen discuss Gearing up for 2021!