Merschman Seeds Cup of Joe
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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...
ASM Bill Wilkinson joins us from the North East Missouri Area
May 20, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/LijsuYCM1-M On this episode: 🌱Area Sales Manager Bill Wilkinson from the Northeast Missouri area joins us with an update on his territory. 🌱Bill highlights his experience working with us as an ASM. Hear about the challenges farmers face and overcome, weather patterns, how crops are looking in his area and how farmers are utilizing our Starting Line, and Starting Line Plus with Saltro and Trunemco soybean seed treatments. 🌱Find out what Merschma...
ASM Avery Bennett Joins us for a SE Iowa and NE Missouri Update
May 13, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/wUAhMZOv_QE On this episode: 🌱Area Sales Manager Avery Bennett from the southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri area joins us with an update on his territory. 🌱Avery highlights his experience working with us as an ASM. Hear about what’s going on from soybeans to wheat to planting test plots to replant to weather conditions. 🌱Find out what Merschman Soybean varieties farmers are growing in Avery’s area. Contact Avery: 800-848-7333 merseeds@mersc...
Area Sales Manager Bill Bruere from central Iowa joins us for an Area Update
May 06, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/GMP1s9urkuc On this episode: 🌱Area Sales Manager Bill Bruere from the central Iowa area joins us with an update on his territory. 🌱Bill highlights his experience working with us as an ASM and as a farmer himself. Hear about Bill’s innovative practices with Merschman soybeans and wheat on his own farm. 🌱Find out what Merschman Soybean varieties farmers are growing in Bill’s area. Follow Bill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cornyfarmer Startin...
Kris Ehler from Ehler Brothers Joins us for a Planting Season Update
April 29, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ABcaMx_WoXA 🌱Kris Ehler from Ehler Bros. is on location in Champagne County, IL! 🌱 Hear all about Kris’ experience planting Merschman Soybeans using Starting Line Plus with Saltro and Trunemco, and how he pushes the growing season as early in the year as he can. Follow Kris Ehler: Facebook: https://bit.ly/3VjPV2m Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bean_Dork Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2023 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guid...
Merschman Seeds Dealer Joe Bahe & ASM Bryan Regennitter on location in Stanley, IA
April 22, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/JUANaPEmyAY On this episode: 🌱Area Sales Manager Bryan Regennitter and Joe Bahe are on location in Stanley, Iowa. 🌱It’s an action-packed episode from weather patterns to planting conditions to local farming practices and more! 🌱 We hope planting season is going well for you this year! Groups Want Dicamba Registration Pulled from Progressive Farmer by DTN Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2023 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-gu...
ASM Dan Higgins from Western IL and Wisconsin Joins Us for an Area Update
April 15, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/_dBI48D-LrQ On this episode: 🌱Area Sales Manager Dan Higgins from the Western Illinois and Wisconsin area joins us with an update on his territory. 🌱 Hear how added protection with our seed treatments, Starting Line and Starting Line Plus with Saltro and Trunemco are being utilized for early planting in Dan’s sales area. 🌱Dan talks about the soybeans that work well in his area. Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2023 Product Guide: https://mers...
ASM Joe Birky Joins Us with an Eastern Nebraska Update
April 08, 2023 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.26 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/hrGxglMqWGg On this episode: 🌱Area Sales Manager Joe Birky from the Eastern Nebraska area joins us with an update on his territory. 🌱Hear how the dry weather conditions are affecting planting in his area. Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2023 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
ASM Nolan Wilkens Chats about Managing High-Yielding Wheat in West-Central Illinois
April 01, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/Jd-D8mv7H3U On this episode: 🌱We’re on location at Area Sales Manager Nolan Wilkens’ farm to chat about managing high-yielding wheat in his West-Central Illinois sales area. 🌱 Hear about Nolan’s own experience this past fall planting wheat in 15 inch rows. 🌱 Find out what Merschman Soybean varieties Farmers are growing in Nolan’s area. Watch our previous interview with Nolan about Double Cropping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI1DrX9CbTU ...
ASM David Williams Joins us for a Southwest Missouri & Eastern Kansas Update
March 25, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/VDjOvFjuXGs On this episode: 🌱Area Sales Manager David Williams from the southwest Missouri & eastern Kansas area has an update on his territory. 🌱 David highlights the growing season last year & challenges Farmers overcame as well as what crops Farmers are growing in Missouri. 🌱 Ben showcases a weather map highlighting weather in David’s area for the next 2 weeks. 🌱Find out what Merschman Soybean varieties Farmers are growing in David’s area....
A North Central Missouri Update from ASM Rodney Roberts
March 18, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/Z9vEK7k3OQw On this episode: 🌱Area Sales Manager Rodney Roberts from north central Missouri has an update on his territory. 🌱Rodney highlights how Farmers in his area handled last year & how they’re managing this year’s weather conditions and crops. 🌱Rodney describes how being a CCA puts you one step ahead in the industry. 🌱Find out what Merschman Soybean varieties Farmers are growing in Rodney’s area. Contact Rodney! 800-848-7333 merseeds@me...
A Southeast MO & Northeast AR Update from ASM Steven Wessel
March 11, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/W8glUX4bDfw On this episode: 🌱Area Sales Manager Steven Wessel from the Southeast Missouri & Northeast Arkansas area joins us with an update on his territory. 🌱Steven highlights what happened last year in his area. He talks about local challenges and what Farmers are doing to overcome them. 🌱Hear what pests and diseases Farmers face in Steven’s area due to their diverse cropping system they have markets for in the Bootheel of Missouri. 🌱Find out...
A Southeast Illinois & Southern Indiana Area Update from ASM Brett Ward
March 04, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBThis episode features a few photos you don't want to miss! Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/nCe0fj3CI7w On this episode: 🌱Area Sales Manager Brett Ward from the Southeast Illinois & Southern Indiana area joins us with an update on his territory. 🌱Brett highlights three local Merschman Seeds Dealers and wheat fields. Hear about the new innovative practices farmers in his area are implementing. 🌱Find out what Merschman Soybean varieties farmers are growing in Brett’s area. Cont...
A Southwest Illinois Area Update from ASM Greg Davidson
February 25, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/8yuGZCOE5uk On this episode: 🌱Area Sales Manager Greg Davidson updates us on how things are going in the Southwest Illinois area. 🌱Hear from Greg in front of one of our Maddie 3 brand wheat fields. He brings us up to speed on what Farmers are doing to manage their wheat to bring in more heads. 🌱 Greg talks about our soybean varieties that are the go-to crops in his region. Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2023 Product Guide: https://merschmans...
A Kentucky Area Update from ASM Aaron Harpole
February 18, 2023 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/cbvK6xw0NJs On this episode: 🌱Area Sales Manager Aaron Harpole updates us on his sales territory in the Kentucky area! 🌱Hear from Aaron about herbicide and fungicide application, diseases, managing wheat & our Merschman soybean varieties that grow well in his territory. 🌱 Hear what we have to say about the newly released information on the dicamba label. Contact Aaron! 800-848-7333 [email protected] Starting Line Soybean Seed Treat...
Wheat Spring Green-Up, Gearing up for planting & Area Sales Manager Interviews Coming Up
February 11, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.45 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/uFqkLVVBOAc On this episode: 🌱 Ben talks about applications of herbicides and nutrients to keep in mind for frost and wheat spring green up. 🌱We’re gearing up for planting season! Hear what Lynn does to get ready to plant. 🌱Next week we start a new series in the field with our Area Sales Managers! You’ll hear about what’s going on in their specific territories in the Midwest & Mid South. Starting Line Soybean Seed Treatment: https://merschmanse...
The Iowa Ag Expo & Merschman Corn featuring our PowerCore Enlist Portfolio of Products
February 04, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/OueockvfMp4 On this episode: 🌱 We attended the Iowa Ag Expo this week and announce the winner of our Milwaukee Tool Set! Hear Ben Lynn and Turk’s takeaways from the past few days. 🌱 Ben breaks down the components of our new Merschman Corn featuring our PowerCore Enlist portfolio of products. Iowa Ag Expo: https://iowaagexpo.com Merschman Corn Tech Sheets: http://bit.ly/3l67G75 Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2023 Product Guide: https://mersc...
Earlier Crop Insurance Dates, Planting Earlier, Seed Treatment & Soybean Maturity
January 28, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/Ihbptc4_VN4 On this episode: 🌱Earlier Crop Insurance dates have been released! We have a discussion about the impact of planting earlier, the importance of seed treatment, and we break down soybean maturity with earlier planting. RMA GIS Map Site: https://public-rma.fpac.usda.gov/apps/MapViewer/index.html 8 Tips for Planting Soybeans Early via AgWeb: https://www.agweb.com/news/crops/soybeans/8-tips-planting-soybeans-early Check out last week’...
A FarmCon Discussion with Joe Sinclair and Carley Wilkens
January 21, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/F_PePbsBvHg On this episode: 🌱Joe Sinclair from Quality Ag Service, and Carley Wilkens, our Marketing Lead, attended FarmCon in Kansas City, MO a couple weeks ago! Hear what they learned, what’s going on and what’s coming down the pipeline in the ag industry. Quality Ag Service: https://qualityag.com Check out FarmCon: https://www.farmcon.com Starting Line Soybean Seed Treatment: https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeans/soybean-seed-treat...
The Land Investment Expo & Latest USDA Report Summary
January 14, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ZGpT57f3Sc0 On this episode: 🌱We’ve attended some great meetings lately! Hear from Ben and Lynn about a soil clinic by AgPHD. 🌱Joe and Turk attended the Land Investment Expo put on by People’s Company. Hear their takeaways on several topics from the speakers such as Jimmy John and Peter Zeihan. 🌱Turk summarizes a new USDA report that came out this week. Midwest Laboratories Soil Analysis Report: https://merschmanseeds.com/uploads/images/SKM_C75...
A Recap of the Iowa State University Crop Advantage Fair
January 07, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/tDeHMOWJY_w On this episode: 🌱Hear Turk's prediction for 2023 🌱 We attended the Iowa State University Crop Advantage Fair in Burlington on Thursday. Hear a summary of the day and the topics we’re focusing on in 2023. 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://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide...
A look back at 2022 & Our 2023 Predictions
December 31, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.35 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/eE7lRCSIgMo Check out last year's predictions for 2022: https://youtu.be/e8KdEjBZfow On this episode: 🌱We cover a recent research article discussing the impact of spraying Dicamba and RoundUp together. 🌱Hear Joe, Ben and Lynn's predictions for 2023! 🌱Happy New Year from everyone at Merschman Seeds! Impact of volatility reduction agents on dicamba and glyphosate spray solution pH, droplet dynamics, and weed control: https://onlinelibrary.wiley....
A Special Guest Appearance by Santa!
December 23, 2022 11:00 - 4 minutes - 2.98 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/NeWA3f05654 On this episode: 🌱Santa joins us for a quick update before he delivers gifts all over the world this weekend! 🌱Merry Christmas from all of us at Merschman Seeds! 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://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide Check out all of our social media links, w...
Amy Niver Returns to talk about our Starting Line & Starting Line Plus Seed Treatment
December 17, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/JF3fzJZk3e8 On this episode: 🌱 Are all seed treatments created equal? Amy Niver from Rosen’s returns to answer this question. Amy walks us through all of the components used in our Starting Line™ and Starting Line Plus™ seed treatments. See how each specific component aids the plant to increase yields. Starting Line Soybean Seed Treatment: https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeans/soybean-seed-treatment#page_interactiveframe_soybean Flip ...
Merschman Corn & the GMO Corn Ban in Mexico
December 10, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.28 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/jJWN8J-rINM On this episode: 🌱 Ben talks more in-depth about our Merschman Corn products that will be in our 2024 Product Guide. 🌱 Hear about a Market Update and Mexico’s GMO ban on corn. Starting Line Soybean Seed Treatment: https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeans/soybean-seed-treatment#page_interactiveframe_soybean 114 & 115 Day Merschman Corn PDF in this episode: https://merschmanseeds.com/uploads/images/114__115_Day_Merschman_Corn....
Hear about the ICM Conference we attended this week
December 03, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/cn1F-2ncHZI On this episode: 🌱Ben, Lynn and Turk were at the Integrated Crop Management Conference at Iowa State University this week. They update us on information they learned. Hear about: •Tar Spot •Red Crown Rot •SCN and SDS Correlation •Iowa Nitrogen Initiative Starting Line Soybean Seed Treatment: https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeans/soybean-seed-treatment#page_interactiveframe_soybean Flip through the Mersc...
Placing Varieties for the Best Yield & 2022 MS Tech Summary Data
November 26, 2022 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/tCyZ4QBrc2Y On this episode: 🌱Hear all the factors in how we place varieties on your farm for the best yield. 🌱Check out the 2022 MS Tech Summary Data below. 🌱And we have a Market Update from Turk. 2021 & 2022 Replicated Data that Ben mentions in this episode: https://merschmanseeds.com/the-merschman-advantage/yield-data#flipbook1 Starting Line Soybean Seed Treatment: https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeans/soybean-seed-treatment#page_in...
Scott Jungman from Corteva returns for a discussion on the Enlist System
November 19, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBWatch the video version featuring Scott Jungman's presentation slides here: https://youtu.be/jkesALC6tjg On this episode: 🌱We have a guest speaker from Corteva; Scott Jungman! He returns for an action-packed discussion on the specifics of using the Enlist system and why farmers like it. 🌱Check out the updated yield data on our website! AMS Announces Plans to Amend the U.S. Standards for Soybeans: https://www.ams.usda.gov/content/ams-announces-plans-amend-us-standards-soybeans 2022 Yield D...
Avery Bennett has an area update, How Ben chooses varieties & Maximizing Yield
November 12, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/C5m5rrwUic4 On this episode: 🌱Area Sales Manager Avery Bennett joins us for an area update on what he’s seen lately in the field and products he recommends in his area. 🌱We’ve got a solid variety lineup for next year. Hear about what Ben is doing to prepare for new soybean varieties in the future. 🌱Are you leaving yield on the table? Joe explains how new technology can potentially maximize your yield when a soybean variety is placed on the righ...
SCN and our Seed Treatment, Preparing for 2023, Field Results & a Market Update
November 05, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ERJHhLfBsdg On this episode: 🌱Ben talks about soybean cyst nematode and how it has evolved over time. Hear about our Starting Line Plus Seed Treatment using Saltro and Trunemco to combat this pest. 🌱 Are you ready for 2023? We are! We are producing product and getting it shipped. 🌱Stay tuned for some field results! Lynn kicks off the 2023 sales season as the combines wrap up harvest. 🌱 And Turk has an update on the Markets High Reproduction of ...
Fall Planting, Post-Harvest Tips & More Test Plot Results
October 29, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.54 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/XnIyqTZkSuE On this episode: 🌱Hear Ben’s advice on weather and planting conditions for wheat this fall. 🌱 Lynn shares post-harvest tips! 🌱 We have more test plot results! See how Enlist E3 ranked among the competition! Starting Line Soybean Seed Treatment Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2023 Product Guide Maps via: AgWeb Drought Monitor Check out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more: https://linktr.ee/merschman...
Starting Line Seed Treatment, Test Plot Results and Soybean & Wheat Variety Highlights
October 22, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/1j58ufuvJ8U On this episode: 🌱We update you on test plot results from the northern Midwest. 🌱 When you think white mold, think about our seed treatment and the protection we offer with our Starting Line seed treatment. 🌱Ben highlights our Monroe 2337E soybean and Julie 11 wheat varieties; hear some phenomenal yields. Julie 11 and Maddie 3 yields: https://merschmanseeds.com/uploads/images/Julie_11_and_Maddie_3_Wheat_Data.pdf Check out Pattern ...
Soil Testing, Yield Results, WASDE Report Explained
October 15, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.79 MBOn this episode: 🌱Ben explains the importance of soil testing at this time of year 🌱Lynn reveals yield results from across the Midwest 🌱Turk breaks down the latest WASDE report from this last week Watch this week's episode here: https://youtu.be/gKMV2FkHLWY Check out the Cup of Joe Episode from August 21st about DNA Soil Testing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cP7PmTfAMc Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2023 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide Check out all of our s...
A Fertilizer Update from Henry Merschman, Green Stem Soybeans, WOTUS and Supreme Court
October 08, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/zsFvpMHpG6c On this episode: 🌱Henry Merschman, President of Merschman Fertilizer, talks about the current state of the fertilizer industry 🌱Ben addresses why Farmers are seeing green stems on soybeans at harvest 🌱What’s going on in the Supreme Court with the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2023 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide Check out all of our social media links, website, Blue Wa...
Planting Wheat, Diseases to look for, White Mold, Merschman Corn & The Markets
October 01, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/mJmlHYGAjaA On this episode: 🌱We cover one of Joe’s favorite topics; Wheat! Hear about planting details, diseases and how to get the most out of your crop. 🌱Have you seen white mold in your fields? Joe and Ben talk about how you can manage this disease. 🌱Will there be corn hybrids tolerant to tar spot? Ben has an update on Merschman Corn. 🌱Hear from Turk about what’s going on with the Markets. Lynn references this chart in this episode: https...
Soybean Quality, Yields and a Preview of 2025 Soybean Varieties
September 24, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/5rDd2FzvXbw On this episode: 🌱Turk addresses SBOC and soybean quality. 🌱We share some soybean and corn yields. 🌱Hear about soybean varieties in the pipeline for 2025! Enlist E3 Soybean Quick Reference Guide: https://bit.ly/3r1dqP5 Enlist E3 Soybean Grain Elevator Card: https://bit.ly/3r3ZFzm Enlist E3 Soybeans Grain Marketing Fact Sheet: https://bit.ly/3SbmE7r Starting Line and Starting Line Plus Soybean Seed Treatment: https://bit.ly/3r89vA0...
Our Field Inspectors, Potential Desiccation & Blue Water Outlook
September 17, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.98 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/UvcUPCPSHBQ On this episode: 🌱Ben has an update on what he’s seen in the field during his travels and field days this week. 🌱We explain the importance of our field inspectors and how their job is an integral part of Merschman Seeds producing high-quality products. 🌱Lynn talks about the potential of desiccation and how it aids in harvestability. 🌱 Are you subscribed to Blue Water Outlook? Sign up to receive weather updates from John Feldt at the ...
Tar Spot, Fungicide Application & A Wheat Announcement
September 10, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBWatch the video version here: On this episode: 🌱 Tar spot is showing up in fields. Evaluate your options to manage your yield impact. 🌱Lynn discusses fungicide application at the R2 to R3 stage. 🌱Look out for WASDE report coming Monday. 🌱Joe has a big wheat announcement! Managing Tar Spot of Corn Mid-Season Update via MSU Extension: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/managing-tar-spot-of-corn-mid-season-update Starting Line Soybean Seed Treatment: https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeans/s...
Yield-Robbing Factors, Wheat & Double Cropping
September 03, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/mCalUrMUErI On this episode: 🌱 Ben and Lynn talk about what they have been seeing in the field and the yield-robbing factors showing up to keep in mind when picking varieties for next year. 🌱Harvest is right around the corner! Turk and Joe discuss phenomenal wheat yields and new details of yield bumps from double cropping corn following wheat. Winter Wheat: Where Are Prices Heading in 2023? Via FBN: https://bit.ly/3THIQrc Link for Public Com...
A Crop Report, Starting Line Plus Seed Treatment & Protecting your yield
August 27, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/kfYXR7ll78M On this episode: 🌽 Lynn Williams has been on the road from Nebraska to Eastern Illinois this week. He has an update on the crops he’s seen and how you can manage expectations in your crops. 🌽 Our new Starting Line Plus seed treatment using Heads Up, Saltro, and Trunemco is showing white mold tolerance in a test plot in Whitewater, Wisconsin. 🌽 Ben talks about some of the diseases you may find in your field and protecting your yiel...
New DNA Soil Technology from Pattern Ag, EPA Dicamba Comment Period & Articles to Read
August 20, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBOn this episode: 🌱 Mike Tweedy from Pattern Ag talks about new DNA technology in soil-testing that will help you make the right decisions for your farm. 🌱 Hear about what’s happening in fields this time of year and tools you can use to protect your yield. 🌱 The EPA announced a 60 day comment period for Dicamba. 🌱 Make sure you read the article in the description from Progressive Farmer. Learn more about Pattern Ag: https://www.pattern.ag EPA Draft Contains Dicamba Concerns via Progressive ...
Our 2023 Product Guide is Available Now!
August 13, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.29 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/gCwsztc08kA On this episode: 🌱Our 2023 Product Guide is available now! Flip through it on our website! We’ve released our newest products, and hear why we do not use allocations on our new products. 🌱Joe and Ben talk about how our Starting Line Seed Treatment is second to none and what is so unique about it. 🌱We talk about scouting for pests to finish out your crops and get your combine ready. Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2023 Product Guid...
The Merschman Advantage
August 06, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.73 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/gCwsztc08kA On this episode: 🌱Hear about the Merschman Advantage! 🌱What makes us unique, and why we think you should choose Merschman Seeds over the competition. Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2023 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
Phytopthora Field Tolerance, Gene Tolerance & Drought and Flood Patterns
July 30, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.35 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ddJgtkbE7_A On this episode: 🌱Ben discusses the differences with phytopthora field tolerance vs. gene tolerance when selecting soybean for your field. 🌱Hear Joe’s insight on drought and flood patterns Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2023 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 Wheat Discussion & Nutrient Deficiency, Disease Pressure & Fungicide Application
July 23, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/XAtZDpSRZk8 On this episode: 🌱We discuss wheat maturities, nutrient application, planting details, and how all of that affects the overall yields across different geographies 🌱Ben gives us a crop update with nutrient deficiencies, disease pressure, and fungicide applications going on now. Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2023 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide Check out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Ou...
Dicamba in Cairo, IL and Spraying Fungicide
July 16, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBOn this episode: 🌱Area Sales Manager, Aaron Harpole joins us in Cairo, IL with Adam Thomas at his field. Hear what’s happening to their soybean fields in the bottom ground of Southern IL, and why it’s detrimental being located across the river from the Bootheel of Missouri 🌱It’s fungicide time! Ben talks about why it’s critical to make sure you’re at R3 in soybeans when spraying fungicide https://merschmanseeds.com/uploads/images/A_Visual_Guide_to_Soybean_Growth_Stages.pdf Flip through the...
A Dicamba Discussion & Local Crop Report from Lynn Williams
July 09, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/2jGSEphVKpM On this episode: 🌱Frustration spews among Farmers with dicamba, on both sides of the fence. Joe, Ben, Lynn, and Bryan talk about what’s going on in the industry right now and how it’s affecting not only crops and plants, but the environment. 🌱How are the crops holding up during the drought? Lynn gives us a local crop report. The Science of Dicamba and Past Experiences: What We Know Today Prepared by University of Arkansas System Di...
Scott Jungman from Corteva joins us, A New Collaboration & World Food Supply
July 02, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/6uofbQMFua0 On this episode: 🌱We have a guest speaker from Corteva; Scott Jungman joins us for an action-packed discussion on the specifics of using the Enlist system and why farmers like it. 🌱Joe talks about the newest collaboration with MS Technologies, Corteva & BASF regarding soybean cyst nematodes, check out the full press release linked in the description 🌱 Peter Ziehan updates us about the world’s future regarding the importance of agri...
Ultra Early Wheat Harvest Results, A Fungicide Discussion & A Market Update
June 25, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/IsW5feHYBKU On this episode: 🌱Hear some exciting yield results from farmers harvesting ultra early Merschman wheat. 🌱It’s time to start thinking about fungicides on soybeans; the Crop Protection Network has an efficacy chart for you to take a look at when deciding on what to spray. 🌱Big market moves are coming in the future. Make sure you’re aware of what is to come. Heat Stress on Corn https://bit.ly/3nfcnJD Soybean Fungicide Efficacy Chart h...