Merschman Seeds Cup of Joe
213 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -Tune in every Saturday for a new episode of Merschman Seeds Cup of Joe! We share current events happening in the agricultural industry and educate you on our products to help you become profitable on your farm. You can also watch the video version of each episode on YouTube or visit our website at www.merschmanseeds.com for more information. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don't miss future episodes!
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Planting Guides, Fungicides & Invasive Insects
April 20, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/6sgvB30j24A On this episode: 🌱How do conditions affect crops after planting? Dick Moore’s 2024 Planting Guide is available on our website and linked below. 🌱Hear from Ben about a new fungicide in our Starting Line corn seed treatment and the benefit it provides. 🌱Dylan gives insight on factors that can inflict early stress on the plant and herbicide carryover that can affect yield. 🌱Ben summarizes an article from Iowa State on Bean Leaf Beetles...
Predictive Ag Report & Northwest Iowa Updates
April 13, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.03 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/SZJjuu0INsg On this episode: 🌱Ben has some highlights from Pattern Ag’s Predictive Ag report. It is linked below! 🌱Lynn took a road trip up to Northwest Iowa on Wednesday and has an update on things he saw. 🌱Stick around for a couple Corny Jokes! Pattern Ag's Predictive Ag Report PDF: https://bit.ly/3vPF4ok Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2024 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide Check out all of our social media links, w...
Gearing up for the 2024 Planting Season
April 06, 2024 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/Gkgy0A_04NE On this episode: 🌱Hear about new, innovative products & practices we’re keeping an eye on to better advise you in the future to maintain yield potential. 🌱Dylan plans to strip till his farm this year. Hear how he’ll implement this practice to hit his yield goal. 🌱Ben & Dylan plan to continue tissue sampling this year. How will this research pay off when it comes to yield? Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2024 Product Guide: https://...
Cup of Joe: Hyper-Early & Untreated Wheat, Planting Early in Cooler Conditions & The USDA Report
March 30, 2024 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/PG2pohK1FyU On this episode: 🌱Lynn was on the road looking at untreated wheat in Illinois this past week. Hear about planting conditions, stand counts, even emergence & what’s to come for hyper-early & untreated wheat. 🌱Hear from Ben how seed treatment and other factors are important to consider when planting early in cooler conditions. 🌱Turk summarizes the latest USDA Report. Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2024 Product Guide: https://mersc...
Weather Forecasts, Continued Education for the Season & Test Plot Projects
March 23, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBWatch the video version here, we show lots of weather forecast visuals on screen in this episode: https://youtu.be/D9t0FEhdNoA On this episode: 🌱 Ben shows us a couple soil moisture maps. He also has an update on weather forecasts by Eric Snodgrass. 🌱Dylan and Avery have a recap from our sales team meeting this week. They learned lots of new information; from our Starting Line seed treatment, Trunemco, wheat & alfalfa management & more. 🌱Dylan updates us on projects he’s working on at tes...
A Xyway Fungicide Discussion
March 16, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/FsrMGqnbI0g On this episode: 🌱 Jason Batterson from FMC joins us for a Xyway fungicide discussion. For more information on Xyway visit www.fmcagus.com Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2024 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide Check out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more: https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds
An America's Alfalfa Update with Regional Agronomist Mitchell Oswald
March 09, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/q-N0j6FvOFs On this episode: 🌱 We have an action-packed episode all about America’s Alfalfa! Regional Agronomist Mitchell Oswald joins us with lots of great information on alfalfa. 🌱Hear all about seed prep, establishing a good stand, soil conditions, fertilization, do’s and don’ts of a companion crop, insects, America’s Alfalfa varieties and changes in the alfalfa industry. America’s Alfalfa: https://www.americasalfalfa.com Flip through the ...
New Wheat Data & Preparing for Planting Season
March 02, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/YTM9NqLR0Mk On this episode: 🌱Ben shares wheat data on nutrient uptake & timing from the RealAgriculture Wheat School. 🌱Crop Insurance prices are set. It’s time to make crop insurance decisions; the deadline is fast approaching. 🌱Stay tuned for Cup of Joe next week! Mitchell Oswald from America’s Alfalfa joins us for an alfalfa update on what’s coming down the pipeline. Wheat School: Understanding nutrient uptake for higher yielding winter whea...
Tracking Wheat Growth & Our Soybean Selection Process
February 24, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/A2J3Evpr4Bk On this episode: 🌱Ben shares trait chart information from Texas A&M. Check out the trait table below. 🌱We share an experiment with our wheat to track how fast wheat grows in a day to day scenario. 🌱Hear about our soybean selection process and the steps we take to bring you the highest yielding soybean products on the market. The Handy Bt Trait Table: https://merschmanseeds.com/uploads/images/BT_Trait_Table.pdf Watch Cup of Joe w...
An Update from Moore Planter Works & Precision Planting
February 17, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/xEeHPVx-0Mw On this episode: 🌱Caleb Moore from Moore Planter Works and Gavin Burgess from Precision Planting join us! Hear an overview of wear parts and general planter maintenance as well as discussing innovations from Precision Planting. Follow Caleb & Moore Planter Works, LLC: https://www.facebook.com/mooreplanterworks/ https://www.instagram.com/mooreplanterworks/ https://twitter.com/mooreplanterwo1 Follow Precision Planting: https://www.fa...
A Discussion on the Latest Dicamba Label News
February 10, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/fayYeC7qwTE On this episode: 🌱Ben has new soil moisture data comparing this week and November 2023 moisture levels across the United States. 🌱Turk has a WASDE Report update 🌱We have a discussion on the Dicamba label news. Soil Moisture Maps that Ben mentions: https://weather.ndc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/basicLooper.pl?category=lis_CONUS&initialize=first®ex=vsm0-100percent_20240209 https://weather.ndc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/basicLooper.pl?category=lis_C...
Skunks, The Iowa Ag Expo & PowerCore® Enlist® Corn Data
February 03, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/_G7nKo2Ripg On this episode: 🌱 We spent the week at the Iowa Ag Expo! Hear a recap from our experience there. 🌱Dylan has new data on our PowerCore Enlist Corn! See how well our products yield against the competition in different environments. 🌱If you're considering planting alfalfa, we have great supply of America's Alfalfa. Iowa Ag Expo: https://iowaagexpo.com America's Alfalfa: https://merschmanseeds.com/products/alfalfa Flip through the Me...
An In-Depth Look at our Starting Line Seed Treatments
January 27, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/hjKpECLMbcs On this episode: 🌱Hear new information about our seed treatments; Starting Line and Starting Line Plus with Saltro and Trunemco. Ben shares more in-depth information from our seed treatment supplier. 🌱Merschman Seeds Powercore® Enlist® corn is in good supply here at Merschman Seeds. Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2024 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide Check out all of our social media links, website, Blue W...
Special Guest Phil Needham Joins us for a Wheat Discussion
January 20, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/5QMdRFkVLiM On this episode: 🌱Area Sales Manager Brett Ward & Phil Needham from Needham Ag Technologies join us! Phil specializes in intensive wheat management for maximum yields. He gives insight on his research & experience in all aspects of wheat production. Needham Ag Technologies: http://www.needhamag.com/ Canopeo App: A free app which can be downloaded to calculate % leaf cover at the jointing stage: https://canopeoapp.com/#/login http...
Meeting Season is Underway
January 13, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/b6MrLoz2QFE On this episode: 🌱Hear summaries of the Land Investment Expo & the Iowa State Burlington Crop Advantage Series meetings that we attended this past week. Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2024 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide Check out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more: https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds
A 2024 FARMCON Discussion & Planting Date Trial Results
January 06, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/DtkAb_wP7aA On this episode: 🌱Ben talks about a planting date trial conducted by ISU Southeast Research Farm as well as a wheat intercrop, double crop soybean study that the research farm conducted. 🌱Lynn and Dylan attended FARMCON in Kansas City, MO this week. Hear what they learned, what’s going on now and what’s coming down the pipeline in the ag industry. ISU’s Research & Demonstration Farms: https://farms.cals.iastate.edu/project/southea...
Our 2024 Predictions
December 30, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/Hz8F_5O4Jrc On this episode: 🌱Hear our predictions for 2024! Happy New Year from all of us at Merschman Seeds! Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2024 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide Check out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more: https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds
Holiday Memories
December 23, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/fYuTlD-KdbQ Watch our 2023 Christmas video: https://youtu.be/AI-xgdhro3k On this episode, we're brewing up some holiday cheer with favorite past Christmas memories. We hope you have a Merry Christmas! Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2024 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide Check out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more: https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds
Soil Moisture, Seed Treatment Research & Interest Rates
December 16, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/G6LthMDs3AA On this episode: 🌱Ben shows us some maps of soil moisture & drought indicators this time of year to keep in mind before the 2024 season. 🌱Lynn was at the ICM Conference last week - hear some takeaways from his time there. 🌱One of our dealers in the Indiana area provided research on seed treatment comparison. See why our Starting Line Plus with Saltro & Trunemco seed treatment provided a 4.8 bushel advantage over the competition. 🌱Joe...
A Big Announcement from Merschman Seeds President Joe Merschman
December 11, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/oDyaOPA84lE On this episode: 🌱Dylan was at the ICM Conference earlier this week. Hear a recap of his experience and new information he learned about the future of farming. 🌱Hear about the Merschman Advantage and why we encourage you to choose our high-yielding products & service compared to the competition. 🌱Ben talks about our PowerCore® Enlist® Corn. 🌱Stay tuned for an announcement from Joe! The Merschman Advantage: https://merschmanseeds.co...
2023 Post Harvest Meeting
December 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBWatch the video version here, which has important Power Point Slideshows to follow: https://youtu.be/Fa1UeZvScTM On this episode: 🌱Yesterday we hosted a 2023 Post Harvest Meeting at our facilities in West Point. Hear presentations on an Agronomy Recap from Ben and a Tissue Test & Soil Test Project summary from Dylan. Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2024 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide Check out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more: ...
Maintaining Yield Potential
November 25, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/xWkXb8tCKXs On this episode: 🌱Hear about soil compaction and what you can do to maintain field potential. Which tools are best for your operation? 🌱Ben summarizes an article from Iowa State University about SCN resistant soybean varieties and genes. 🌱Lynn is getting questions on corn from a rootworm standpoint. Hear Lynn’s recommendations. "Do You Have Soil Compaction and Density Changes That Impede Roots and Water? Here’s How to Find Out" by ...
Untitled Episode
November 18, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/WQ3IQJrYrQQ On this episode: 🌱Hear about new technology you can use to track rainfall totals on your farm called RainDrop. 🌱Ben shows us the latest seed treatment data for soybeans. 🌱We explain all that goes into our Starting Line Corn Seed Treatment and how it's always improving. 🌱Our Area Sales Managers got together to be even more prepared for what’s to come in 2024. Hear Lynn’s takeaways from this meeting. 🌱Turk has some updates on the Dicam...
The Latest Advancements at Merschman Seeds
November 18, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/WQ3IQJrYrQQ On this episode: 🌱Hear about new technology you can use to track rainfall totals on your farm called RainDrop. 🌱Ben shows us the latest seed treatment data for soybeans. 🌱We explain all that goes into our Starting Line Corn Seed Treatment and how it's always improving. 🌱Our Area Sales Managers got together to be even more prepared for what’s to come in 2024. Hear Lynn’s takeaways from this meeting. 🌱Turk has some updates on the Dicam...
An Eastern Indiana Update from Merschman Seeds Dealer Will Swope
November 11, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/Bc8BIukbpTY On this episode: 🌱Will Swope from NexJen Seed in Hope, Indiana, along with our Area Sales Manager, Brett Ward, give us insight on his experience working with Merschman Seeds, a harvest summary, soil conditions and managing wheat. 🌱Hear which Merschman products flourish in the Hope, Indiana area. Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2024 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide Check out all of our social media links, website,...
A Fall 2024 Production Update from Shannon McGowan
November 04, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/Icdc7xfvd04 On this episode: 🌱Test Plots are still rolling in & Dylan has been developing a summary map. See which soybeans & corn are rising to the top! 🌱Dylan’s summer projects are finally coming together. He’s here to share some field data with you that he’s found. 🌱Shannon McGowan is here with a production update on everything outside the office. 🌱Stay tuned to hear about Joe and Shannon’s experience of a lifetime they had up in the air at ...
A Fall 2023 Production Update from Shannon McGowan
November 04, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/Icdc7xfvd04 On this episode: 🌱Test Plots are still rolling in & Dylan has been developing a summary map. See which soybeans & corn are rising to the top! 🌱Dylan’s summer projects are finally coming together. He’s here to share some field data with you that he’s found. 🌱Shannon McGowan is here with a production update on everything outside the office. 🌱Stay tuned to hear about Joe and Shannon’s experience of a lifetime they had up in the air at ...
ASM Brett Ries Joins Us for an Eastern IL & Northern IN Area Update
October 28, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/i3_2MPMkR9E On this episode: 🌱How late can you plant wheat to have a successful crop? Ben shows us a tool he uses to check conditions in order to get wheat to emerge. 🌱Area Sales Manager Brett Ries from the Eastern Illinois and Northern Indiana area joins us with an update on his territory. 🌱Brett highlights how the crops in his area yielded this season and what farmers are doing to maintain & increase yield potential. 🌱Find out what Merschman ...
Show Plot Yield Data
October 21, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/us8GfP3zrE0 On this episode: 🌱Dylan explains the importance of soil sampling this time of year. 🌱Hear some things to consider when it comes to tillage. 🌱We posted 2023 Show Plot Yield Data on our website for you to check out. 2023 Show Plot Yield Data: https://merschmanseeds.com/the-merschman-advantage/yield-data 20 Years of Vertical Tillage via 360 Yield Center: https://youtu.be/t4RwKnxKCd0?feature=shared Iowa State University's Iowa Enviro...
Maintaining Your Yield Potential
October 14, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/E_08RjMtaMA On this episode: 🌱How does a good fertilizer program in the fall build the base for yield potential? 🌱Dylan Stuecker, our Agronomy Sales Lead, planted wheat in 15 inch rows near Fort Madison, Iowa. Hear about how this planting method works and how there are minimal yield differences in yield potential between 7 inch and 15 inch rows. 🌱We share more yield results from our West Point Show Plot. Can you guess the plot winner? 🌱Hear abo...
A Southeast Iowa Yield Update
October 07, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/sZQ41aw0_UA On this episode: 🌱Hear about anthracnose; managing this disease as well as others that show up this time of year. 🌱We share more yield results from the West Point Show Plot and around the Southeast Iowa area 🌱Joe explains our new PowerCore® Enlist® corn; what we pack into it and how it’s performing. 🌱Find out why the architecture of the plant important. https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/encyclopedia/anthracnose-stalk-rot-of-corn F...
Merschman Seeds Yield Results Are In
September 30, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/_ACpIl8oWsY On this episode: 🌱Yield is top of mind and combines are rolling. Hear some awesome numbers from Ben. 🌱Lynn shares his thoughts on our Group 2 Cherokee soybean and how it compares to other varieties. 🌱The West Point show plot has been harvested up to the Kennedy maturity. Hear the record yields that have been documented so far. 🌱Stick around to hear how you can get some Merschman swag! Send a photo of your Merschman product on your ...
Gearing up for Harvest
September 23, 2023 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/iyHlRiuVsWw On this episode: 🌱Wheat is flying off the shelf here at Merschman Seeds! We have good supply available. 🌱Hear about how the wheat planting date affects high yields. 🌱Turk and Ben went up to Ogden, Iowa to check out test plots, we talk about what they saw. 🌱Hear about late season tar spot. Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2024 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide Check out all of our social media links, website...
Corn Ear Flex Timing Differences for Final Grain Fill and Merschman Wheat
September 16, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBWatch video version here: https://youtu.be/Gz6ZRYT3PIU On this episode: 🌱Hear about the importance of picking your corn hybrids and the differences of how ear flex timing effects final grain fill. 🌱Wheat, wheat, and more wheat! Hear about our high-yielding Ladies of the Field that are in high demand. 🌱Turk discusses the recent USDA Report and river levels. Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2024 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide Check out all of our social media links...
Combating Herbicide Resistance and Overall Crop Condition Report
September 09, 2023 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/EAEv8izW_mE On this episode: 🌱Hear how to combat herbicide resistant weed populations 🌱Has harvest started in your area? Send us your photos for a chance to be seen on our social media. 🌱Lynn and Dylan update us on plant health and overall crop conditions. 🌱Product Guides are landing in your mailboxes! If you haven’t checked us out in the past, you may want to this year. Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2024 Product Guide: https://merschmanse...
Field Days, Ultra Early Wheat & Our Starting Line Plus Seed Treatment
September 02, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/kIGsdW9dVog On this episode: 🌱Have you ever been to a Merschman Seeds Field Day? We chat about where we’ve traveled to this week across the Midwest and how crops are looking from Nebraska to Illinois. 🌱Wheat calls are amping up! Don’t miss an opportunity to buy ultra early wheat and improve your double crop experience! 🌱Joe and Ben chat about how our Starting Line Plus seed treatment with Saltro and Trunemco can help protect your yield. Flip ...
Top of the Class Wheat, White Mold & Joe's Interview with AgSwag
August 26, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/y6IOW8FxLdo On this episode: 🌱Hear a continued discussion on research plots in our sales area and how crops are handling the different conditions this time of year. 🌱White Mold is showing up in fields; hear Ben and Dylan’s perspective on how we combat white mold with our Starting Line seed treatment. 🌱We started treating our wheat this week! Our Ulta-Early wheat is showing up at the top of its class and looking great for 2024 Check out the podc...
Field Days, Diseases & Pest Management & Merschman Corn
August 19, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/JZpXAZI3SqI On this episode: 🌱We talk about field days and management practices for diseases and pests on your farm. 🌱Hear about our Merschman PowerCore Enlist Corn. 🌱Stick around for the corny joke! Dectes Stem Borer in Soybeans via Pioneer.com Soybean Pest Management: Dectes Stem Borer via extension.missouri.edu Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2024 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide Check out all of our social media ...
Managing Late Season Pests
August 12, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/qLtdx5518eU On this episode: 🌱Ben talks about what it takes to raise high-yielding soybeans when there are lots of rain events & how this benefits crops at different growth stages. 🌱 Soybean Gall Midge is showing up in fields, hear how to manage this pest to protect your yield. 🌱 Be sure to check out Syngenta’s press release on Red Crown Rot in the description below. Fight to the Finish for Moisture via ISU Extension & Outreach: https://crops.e...
New 2024 Soybean Varieties
August 05, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/KM95aYRYWCE On this episode: 🌱We’re kicking off the 2024 sales season at our Show Plot in West Point, Iowa! 🌱Dylan and Ben update us on diseases that are showing up in fields, especially White Mold and Red Crown Rot. Hear about management strategies to protect your yield. 🌱Lynn highlights our Truman 2338E soybean Tackling Red Crown Rot: Scouting, Diagnosis, and Current Management Strategies Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2024 Product Guide:...
"Sizzling Hot" Information at the Merschman Seeds Show Plot
July 29, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/2qmcEw1frWM On this episode: 🌱We’ve got a sizzling hot episode full of lots of information this week! 🌱Avery updates us on the sales team’s experience learning more about the advantages of our PowerCore Enlist Corn 🌱Dylan shows us insects and diseases he’s been finding in fields lately 🌱We talk a little about our Merschman Corn varieties, and introduce our 2024 Product Guide Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2023 Product Guide: https://merschma...
Crop Challenges this Week
July 22, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/Yxu2hsMD6io On this episode: 🌱The South was hit with lots of rain this past week; how does that affect your crops, and what can be done? 🌱A couple farmers have called asking Ben questions regarding soybean growth stages & fungicide. Hear his opinion & what Illinois Soybean Advisor says. 🌱We talk about different technological advances when it comes to spraying fungicide. 🌱Hear how excited Joe is about wheat this year! Flip through the Merschman...
Merchandise Giveaway & Summer Field Research
July 15, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/Xx501uIZIqQ On this episode: 🌱 We welcome Dylan Stuecker to the Merschman Seeds team & his inaugural episode of our show! 🌱Hear about the soil and disease tests & field projects Dylan is working on to help better serve our customers. 🌱We have a discussion about what we're seeing in regard to nitrogen fixation bacteria nodules on soybean roots. 🌱Ben shows a map featuring stress growing degree units from Eric Snodgrass. 🌱Stay tuned to see what Me...
100+ bu Wheat Yields
July 08, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/SJTS_lEvmeE On this episode: 🌱 Wheat yields are coming in over 100 bushels per acre! Hear how the industry has changed over time to grow higher wheat yields. 🌱Joe covers the benefits of our Starting Line seed treatment for protection on your double crop acres. 🌱Are your fields ready for fungicide application? Ben and Lynn talk about the importance of timing in adding insecticide. Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2023 Product Guide: https://mer...
Planting Double Crop Soybeans in a Drought
July 01, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/x9nQNJDKd18 On this episode: 🌱 Have you gotten some rainfall in your area? Hear about things to consider for your crops when it rains after a drought. 🌱Joe talks about how soybeans are short day plants and maturity. 🌱We still have a positive outlook on corn after a storm with high winds. 🌱Our intern Dylan confirmed Tar Spot showing up in fields. Evaluate your options to manage your yield impact. Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2023 Product Gui...
Wheat Harvest, Drought & Invasive Insects in the Field
June 24, 2023 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/qVSOKmMbC7g On this episode: 🌱 Wheat is starting to come off the fields! Hear about how some of our varieties are doing. 🌱We have another discussion on the weather and how it can affect crops. 🌱How are you managing invasive bugs in the field? Hear how Ben and Lynn manage unwanted insects. Click around the different options on this map Ben mentions: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/drought-recovery/current/wmp/end-rain/1 Flip through...
Early Wheat Harvest Results & A Continued Drought Discussion
June 17, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/d8g7mvt60N0 On this episode: 🌱 We continue our discussion on how the drought is affecting crops. 🌱Ben gives some tips on technology you can use to track the drought patterns. 🌱Potash deficiency is showing up in fields from the drought; Lynn gives tips on how to manage it. 🌱Early wheat lines are being harvested; stay tuned for some great yield results! https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/agclimate/#tmpf Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2023 Prod...
Is it Too dry to spray?
June 10, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/30JvL7KYj60 On this episode: 🌱We have an action packed episode this week with a great agronomic discussion about the upcoming weather forecast, the drought and how to best move forward tending to your crop in current conditions. 🌱Area Sales Manager Avery Bennett is back with more updates. NDFD Forecast 7-Day Total Evaporation Ending on Thursday June 15th: https://ag-wx.com/NDFD/maps/total_7-day_FRET.png Tipton, Indiana Weather: https://ag-wx...
ASM Bill Hosfelt joins us for a SW Iowa & Eastern Nebraska Update
June 03, 2023 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/x6ayLFiTJ40 On this episode: 🌱Area Sales Manager Bill Hosfelt, from the Southwest Iowa and Eastern Nebraska area, joins us with an update on his territory. 🌱Bill highlights his experience working with us as an ASM. Hear how crops are looking in his area, how farmers are managing drought, weed conditions, Merschman Corn & alfalfa. 🌱Find out what Merschman Soybean varieties farmers are growing in Bill’s area. Starting Line Soybean Seed Treatment:...
Are you in a drought area?
May 27, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/nMvLlPED17E On this episode: 🌱 Hear about a recent court ruling on the Clean Water Act. 🌱Lynn and Ben have a discussion on management practices to think about for corn and soybeans dependent upon Mother Nature. 🌱Stick around for some corny jokes! Starting Line Soybean Seed Treatment: https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeans/soybean-seed-treatment#page_interactiveframe_soybean Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2023 Product Guide: https://m...