Field Ready Podcast
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsFarming is a challenging business with many factors affecting the outcome of the growing season. On the 1st and 15th of every month, join genetics and biotechnology expert Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, for the Rob-See-Co Field Ready podcast. Jim will provide the latest information on technology, product challenges, and ag industry trends, and interview agronomy specialists, growers, and other guests from across the Midwest and the seed industry about their experience in the current agriculture environment. If you grow Corn, Soybeans, Alfalfa, or Sorghum or are interested in the latest information on seed, this podcast is for you.
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Rob-See-Co Field Ready: Corn Rootworm
June 03, 2023 12:51 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBWe have had some challenges with corn rootworm over the last couple of years across the corn belt states and it seems the faster we run to get ahead of it, the faster it runs to stay ahead of us. Listen in to this week’s episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast when our host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co’s Chief Technology Officer, and his guest Nick Seiter, Field Crop Entomologist and Research Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois, discuss the history of corn rootworm and...
Rob-See-Co Field Ready: Replant
May 22, 2023 14:06 - 22 minutes - 21 MBPlanting has been going on for about a month now and we have emerged corn and emerged soybeans. It would be ideal if all the corn and soybeans emerged uniformly, but conditions aren’t always right for that to happen. Listen in to this week’s episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast when our host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, and his guest Todd Claussen, Agronomy Manager at Rob-See-Co, talk about replant. What may cause replant? At what point should you start...
The Unique Factors of Double Team Sorghum Hybrid
January 19, 2023 17:43 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBRob-See-Co is one of the first companies to offer the Double Team Sorghum Hybrid. On this episode guest host Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Manager at Masters Choice, interviews Steve Sick, Soybean, Sorghum, Alfalfa and Sunflower Product Manager at Rob-See-Co, about this cutting edge product. Why is the Double Team Sorghum Hybrid intriguing and what is unique about it? Is it GMO? Is there a relationship between the Double Team Sorghum Hybrid and the First Act Herbicide? When should you...
New Year’s Resolutions from Dairy Dive
January 03, 2023 18:29 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBThis week we are releasing another episode from the Masters Choice podcast, Dairy Dive. Listen in as guest host Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Manager at Masters Choice and Jimmy Parmley, Account Manager at Masters Choice, talk about personal resolutions as well as recommendations for dairymen. Tune in to get some tips for winning in 2023. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the H...
Christmas and Silage from Dairy Dive
December 15, 2022 16:58 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week we are releasing an episode of the Masters Choice podcast, Dairy Dive. Listen in as members of the Masters Choice team do a deep dive on Christmas and Silage. Guest host Andrew Crabtree, Masters Choice Marketing Manager, Scott Harris, Masters Choice Brand Manager and Jimmy Parmley, Masters Choice Account Manager, discuss their Christmas traditions as well as an overview of silage in 2022. Masters Choice expanded their sales force to 115 dealers and added new hybrids that a...
Managing The Current Financial Climate
December 01, 2022 15:07 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBInterest rates are going up and farmers may be feeling the pressure of inflation. Listen in asguest host Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Manager at Masters Choice, interviews Ryan Halls, Rob-See-Co CFO, about what is unique in the current financial climate. The discussion centers around interest rates: how does the cost of money effect farmers immediately and in the long term, what are the main drivers of the increased rates, what are the global impacts that effect farmers, what are som...
What Is Exciting in the Pipeline Right Now?
November 01, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBThe objective of every product management team is to improve the product portfolio. On this episode guest host Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Manager at Masters Choice, interviews Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, about his recent pilgrimage through corn fields to see, touch, feel, and measure the Rob-See-Co product trials as well as the licensors trials. Listen in as they discuss what Jim discovered, the opportunities available now, and what’s exciting for growers look...
In the Field with Rob Robinson
October 15, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBThis time of year, Rob Robinson, CEO of Rob-See-Co, takes his annual field tour to look at the corn hybrids. Listen in as guest host Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Manager at Masters Choice, talks to Rob about the importance of walking the fields, the states that he visited, how the corn looks, how the new products are performing, and what he’s most excited about for the coming season. They also discuss the new Rob-See-Co footprint and the opportunities the new acquisitions bring to the...
What To Do About The Dreaded Fall Slump in Silage?
October 01, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIt’s Harvest time in this part of the country which means dairy farmers are trying to figure out how to avoid the dreaded Fall Slump. On today’s episode we have guest hosts from Rob-See-Co’s specialty silage brand, Masters Choice. Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Manager, and Scott Hall, Brand Lead, discuss extending the harvest window, reasons for staggering maturity rates when planting, how the starch availability in Hybrids can help with the Fall Slump, if processing is essential, and ...
Harvest Progress, Safety, and Know-How
September 15, 2022 17:15 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBHarvest is moving along rapidly but there is still much to be done. Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager sits down with Kris Laub, Rob-See-Co Direct Sales Representative, and Nate Meyer, Rob-See-Co Product Evaluation Lead to get an update on harvest progress in different regions and discuss harvest safety tips. Our guests also give insight on how to make the best harvesting decisions. How should you prioritize your remaining crops and fields? What can you do ...
Harvest Considerations – What’s Your Plan?
September 01, 2022 19:31 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBOn today’s episode we have guest host, Nate Meyer, Product Evaluation Lead at Rob-See-Co. Nate talks to Kris Laub, one of the District Sales Managers at Rob-See-Co about the weather challenges that can affect how harvesting will take place this Fall. The episode covers what they are seeing in different areas of the country, things that should be considered at the crop or field level, how harvest will be affected by the challenging weather and the importance of gathering information ...
Drying Corn Isn't Only Important for the Elevator
August 15, 2022 17:55 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBDrying seed corn can have an immense impact on your farm. Listen in to this episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast when host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer and Aaron Sinclair, Chief Operating Officer at Rob-See-Co with over 20 years of experience in seed production, discuss why the proper drying of seed corn is so important, the appropriate approach to drying seed, what happens if you dry it too fast or too slow, and how production research helps to inform th...
Jeff Rens: Seedsman Extraordinaire
July 01, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBThe seed business is based on relationships and trust. On this episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer talks to Jeff Rens, a Rob-See-Co District Sales Manager and recently recognized Best of Northwest Seed Dealer by The Northwest Iowa Review about his history in the seed business, how he builds trust and relationships with this customers, being “All In” with your brand, balancing service, product and technology, and what cu...
Making The Most Of Your Seed Investment with Streamline Ag
June 15, 2022 13:25 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBGrowers are experiencing sky-high fertilizer prices as well as increased costs for many other things so it’s important to get the highest yield possible from their fields. Listen in to this episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast when host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer talks to Jeff Dilbeck, Rob-See-Co Chief Commercial Officer and Streamline Ag Sales Manager about Streamline Ag products and how they can improve the performance of your seed. Learn which produc...
2 Family-Owned “Seed” Companies Their History, Challenges, and Opportunities
June 01, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBFamily-owned agriculture companies are growing fewer and farther between these days and they have their own set of challenges and opportunities. Listen in to this episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast when host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer and Les Vogler, co-owners of Vogler Semen Centre and host of the podcast The Bull Pen, talk about their businesses, the growth patterns of the companies, how times are changing, technology’s role in the industry, and wha...
Planter Adjustments with the Planter Doctor – Every Seed Counts
April 15, 2022 18:39 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week on Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast our guest host Kip Rowe, Regional Sales Manager at Rob-See-Co and the “Planter Doctor,” Kevin Kimberley from Kimberley Ag Consulting discuss the importance of setting up your planter. Tune in to hear real examples from the field and learn why it’s important to clean and calibrate your equipment, how your plates should change based on the seed, when down pressure comes into play, how to set your trash cleaners and more. According to the...
Streamline Ag: Little Things Make A Big Difference
March 15, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBAmerican Agriculture has seen ever-increasing yields and, therefore, higher demands on seed to deliver those higher yields. That’s why it is critical to give every seed and every plant all the advantages they need to deliver on their full potential. This week on Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast our host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, and his guest Nick Maple, a representative of Streamline Ag, talk about 3 products that can help growers improve the factors that...
The Future of the Farm Equipment Industry
March 01, 2022 15:48 - 26 minutes - 24 MBEquipment is vital yet one of the most expensive things about running your farm. On today’s episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast, we are sharing a recent episode of the Masters Choice MC podcast about the status of the farm equipment industry. MC Podcast Host Scott Harris and Tractor Zoom CEO Kyle McMahon discuss the biggest challenges farmers are facing right now when it comes to equipment needs. How long can we expect the equipment shortage to last? How will it continue to ...
New Enlist Herbicide Labels? We’ve Got You Covered.
February 15, 2022 16:36 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBThis week on Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast our host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, breaks down the Enlist One and Enlist Duo herbicide label changes. Listen in as Jim summarizes the EPA’s renewed registration of these products that resulted in additional controls and restrictions. Tune in to learn why Enlist One and Enlist Duo herbicides were re-registered, what the label changes are, who it impacts, and how you can plan ahead. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hu...
Will The New Corn Hybrids Please Stand Up
February 01, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week on Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready Podcast our host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer and Rob-See-Co Product Evaluation Leads Jacob Foley and Nate Meyer discuss 2021-22 Corn Advancements. Every corn product manager is trying to increase yield, producibility, agronomic characteristics or just fill gaps in a product lineup. Listen in to the discussion on some of the challenges this year, which products were able to be advanced, new additions to the hybrid portfoli...
Hybrid Selection: Maximizing Feed Value for Your Animal
January 15, 2022 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode of Field Ready, we’re sharing an interview from the Masters Choice podcast. Field Ready host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, is interviewed by Scott Harris, Brand Lead at Masters Choice and host of MC Podcast. Jim and Scott discuss corn genetics, the direction that the grain industry is going, and why it matters on the farm. Tune in to hear why yield isn’t the only important factor, why not all starch is created equal, and why it’s important for in...
Understanding Your Harvest Results
December 15, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThis time of year, we typically have our harvest results in front of us to begin making sense of yields by field and by product. This information is very important for making product selections for 2022. But as you’ll often see quoted throughout the industry: “Individual results may vary.” What does this mean? How should we approach interpreting our results in 2021 to plan for 2022? Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, visits with Brad Schindler, a Direct Sales Re...
2021 - A Year In Review
December 01, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThe 2021 harvest season is in the books so it’s time to look back at the dominant factors affecting this year’s yield. In today’s episode Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, reviews the past year with Rob-See-Co Product Evaluation Leads Nate Meyer and Jacob Foley. Listen in as they discuss the dry conditions in the Fall of 2020 and how that impacted planting in 2021. Most areas had favorable conditions in April and May of this year but what were the challenges in J...
It’s Time to Focus on the Long-term Profitability of Your Farm
November 01, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MB2021 is the first year in quite some time that farmers in many areas were able to forecast significant profitability. Low commodity prices and high costs in previous years made profit margins thin or even negative. With many farmers finding relief this year, it’s time to get serious about long-term profitability. In today’s episode Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, welcomes guest Jason Saalfeld, Rob-See-Co Accounting Manager, to discuss how farmers can turn this yea...
High Yielding Enlist e3 Soybeans. Surprised? We aren’t.
October 15, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBSoybean yields are coming in higher than expected. It’s hard to imagine that last summer we were hearing lots of concern across the country about how bad Soybeans looked due to dicamba damage. What changed? In today’s episode Jim Robinson, Rob See Co Corn and Soybean Manager and his guest, Kip Rowe, Rob See Co Regional Sales Manager, discuss why growers were concerned, the levels of dicamba exposure and the effect on plants, the results of 3rd party research trials, and why the s...
Harvest Progress, Safety, and Know-how
October 01, 2021 22:33 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBarvest is moving along rapidly but there is still much to be done. Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager sits down with Kris Laub, Rob-See-Co Direct Sales Representative, and Nate Meyer, Rob-See-Co Product Evaluation Lead to get an update on harvest progress in different regions and discuss harvest safety tips. Our guests also give insight on how to make the best harvesting decisions. How should you prioritize your remaining crops and fields? What can you do d...
Dead Corn – What Happened?
September 15, 2021 15:19 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBAs we evaluate fields and plots in mid-September, farmers and seedsmen alike notice things in the field that cause us to pause. One question we generally hear in mid-September is, “Why are some plants dying early? Is it the refuge component? Will these dying plants hurt yield?” Listen in as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, answers these questions and more. Jim explains what causes early death in corn and how to identify it, how early death impacts yield,...
Introducing Masters Choice – The Quality Silage Difference
September 01, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIt’s September which means it’s silage chopping time. Listen in as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Scott Harris, Brand Manager at Masters Choice discuss what makes quality silage and how the Masters Choice selection process differs from the industry as a whole. How do genetics play into the strategy? How does quality affect digestibility for the animals? What can a grower do to maximize silage quality? Is there an appropriate stage and moisture ...
Seed Pollination and Why Sterile Plants are a Good Thing
August 01, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBThe birds and the bees of row cropping is a critically important topic at this time of year. In many geographies, corn pollination is underway or already complete. In this episode, host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Aaron Wulf, Production Manager at Rob-See-Co discuss why seed pollination is so important, yet tricky, and why sterile plants are good for your seed. Get a high-level overview of pollination during seed production, learn why it’s so impo...
Seed Pollination and Why Sterile Plants are a Good Thing
August 01, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBThe birds and the bees of row cropping is a critically important topic at this time of year. In many geographies, corn pollination is underway or already complete. In this episode, host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Aaron Wulf, Production Manager at Rob-See-Co discuss why seed pollination is so important, yet tricky, and why sterile plants are good for your seed. Get a high-level overview of pollination during seed production, learn why it’s so important to ...
Corn Rootworm – Beetles Are in the Air!
July 17, 2021 00:20 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIt’s mid-July and you may be noticing parchment-like lesions on the leaves of the corn in your corn-on-corn fields indicating peak beetle emergence. In this episode, Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager talks to his guest, Wayne Fithian, Agronomy Manager at Rob-See-Co about peak corn rootworm beetle flight. How does 2021 timing compare to the average? Why do beetles feed on the leaves when they first emerge? What is the action threshold for beetles per trap...
Salt Your Food, Not Your Soybeans – Salt Exclusion in Soybeans
July 01, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBAs tasty and simple as table salt is for our food, it can wreak havoc on the yields of our row crops. Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, discusses the problem of having excess salt in the soil and the effects it can have on yield. Learn what makes a soybean variety susceptible, what happens to impacted plants, whether salt tolerance and IDC tolerance are the same thing and why we should care that the major, dominant allele is on the 3rd chromosome. Lis...
Here Come the Weeds - Managing In-Crop Herbicide Application
June 15, 2021 18:32 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBIt’s that time of year again - you’re in the field making herbicide applications and managing your weeds. One thing we always need to consider when applying herbicide is wind speed and wind direction. Guest Host Wayne Fithian, Rob-See-Co Agronomy Manager, discusses the best in-crop herbicide application tips including the importance of drift, thoroughly reading the herbicide label, and what to consider beyond the label. What is the right amount of drift? How do you avoid volatilizat...
Beneath the Soil – Out of Sight but Not Out of Mind
June 01, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBA lot is going on underneath the soil this time of year, some of it good and some of it not so good. The root system is rapidly expanding and preparing to feed the above ground plant, but what else is going on beneath the surface that you need to watch for? Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Wayne Fithian, Rob-See-Co Agronomy Manager, discuss what’s happening beneath the soil surface as your crops progress out of the seedling stage and into the vegetati...
So You Got Hail – Now What?
May 13, 2021 19:45 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBYou’ve done all of your preparation since last fall’s harvest to maximize your yield potential and profitability in 2021. But low and behold, a hailstorm bellows through leaving you with tattered plants. What now? Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Kip Rowe, Rob-See-Co Regional Sales Manager, walk through the steps growers can take after a hailstorm. Tune into this episode of Field Ready to learn why you shouldn’t panic, how to evaluate your losses, and...
3 Things You Need to Know About Pythium
April 30, 2021 15:22 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBYou’ve probably heard of Pythium, and maybe you’ve even seen it on your corn field. But do you know how it impacts your crop? Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Nate Meyer, Rob-See-Co Product Evaluation Lead, answer three key questions about Pythium: What is Pythium? How does it impact your crop? How can it best be managed? Tune in to this episode to find out the answers - they might not be what you think. You’ll also learn why Pythium needs cold, wet, ...
Corn-isms Part II: Rain Makes Grain
April 15, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBWhere does the term “Rain Makes Grain” come from? A popular country music artist might be to blame, but is it true that if you don’t get rain, you don’t get as much corn? Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Wayne Fithian, Rob-See-Co Agronomy Manager discuss why the timing of rain is more important than other factors like total rainfall. Tune in to this episode to learn when crops really need water to produce optimum yields, why growers can remain optimis...
How Current and Guarantee Prices Impact Your Dryland Corn Acres
April 01, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBn this week’s episode of the Field Ready Podcast, host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and his guest, Paul Mussman of AgWest Commodities, discuss the corn price volatility between Spring 2021 and the Fall of 2021, and how that could impact growers decisions on production and the sale of grain. What have higher commodity prices done to guarantees? What should growers expect on volatility between now and Fall? What does the ability to lock in spring prices w...
Cover Crop Series: Terminating Cover Crops This Spring
March 15, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBAs you consider planting this spring, how and when should you terminate your cover crop? Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, sits down with Meaghan Anderson, Iowa State University Extension Field Specialist to discuss the current state of cover crops across Iowa, why farmers use cover crops, and best termination practices. Listen in to learn how early or late to terminate your cover crop and the best way to do so. Jim and Meaghan also discuss what to do if ...
Top 5 Ways to Plan for Spring Planting
March 01, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThere is a lot to consider when planning your spring field work. Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, sits down with Rob-See-Co’s Product Evaluation Leads Nate Meyer and Jacob Foley to break down the top 5 considerations when preparing your farm for spring planting, and how to adjust when Mother Nature doesn’t provide ideal conditions. What date should you plant by? What changes should you make if we have a late spring? Listen in to find out what has the big...
Dispelling Common Myths About Traits
February 15, 2021 15:32 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBOver the last 20+ years GMO traits have made things easier for farmers but there are a lot of myths about what is really happening with these traits. Listen in to this week’s Field Ready Podcast as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager breaks down 4 of these myths: breeding stacks vs. molecular stacks, conventional hybrids are more digestible than traited products, traits increase yield, and finally, modern traits have yield drag. Jim covers whether these m...
Dispelling Common Myths About Traits
February 15, 2021 15:32 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBOver the last 20+ years GMO traits have made things easier for farmers but there are a lot of myths about what is really happening with these traits. Listen in to this week’s Field Ready Podcast as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager breaks down 4 of these myths: breeding stacks vs. molecular stacks, conventional hybrids are more digestible than traited products, traits increase yield, and finally, modern traits have yield drag. Jim covers whether these myths are ...
Corn Rootworm Beetle Trap Project and How It Affects Growers
February 01, 2021 16:13 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBOver the past 3 years and across 8 states Rob-See-Co has been conducting a Corn Rootworm Trap study. Listen in to this week’s Field Ready Podcast as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Wayne Fithian, Agronomy Manager at Rob-See-Co, discuss the motivation for measuring the efficacies of Corn Rootworm control strategies. How was the study conducted? What was measured? Was there a difference in corn on corn fields vs. corn on soybean fields and did resul...
What is Rob Robinson Excited About?
January 15, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBA lot is changing in the world of agriculture, especially in the seed business. Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, sits down with Rob Robinson, Rob-See-Co CEO, to find out what Rob is looking forward to in 2021. Rob discusses the high performance of Enlist E3 products and why so many acres are shifting to Enlist. Rob also touches on some new product offerings and discusses why farmers should be excited about commodity prices in 2021. Tune in to this episod...
January Grain Stocks Report
January 01, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThe Final Crop Production Report will be released on January 12, 2021. Listen in to this week’s Field Ready Podcast as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and his guest Bob Linneman, a Broker with Kluis Commodity Advisors, discuss how this year’s report may impact growers decisions in the coming weeks. How would a South American decline in production affect American markets? Is the report expected to show an increase or decrease in U.S. carryout? What should grow...
January Grain Stocks Report
January 01, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThe Final Crop Production Report will be released on January 12, 2021. Listen in to this week’s Field Ready Podcast as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and his guest Bob Linneman, a Broker with Kluis Commodity Advisors, discuss how this year’s report may impact growers decisions in the coming weeks. How would a South American decline in production affect American markets? Is the report expected to show an increase or decrease in U.S. carryout? What sh...
A Behind the Scenes Look at Corn Seed Preparation
December 15, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBTune in to this episode of the Field Ready Podcast as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and his guest Aaron Wulf, Rob-See-Co Production Manager discuss the steps involved in corn seed production. When is the 2021 seed crop harvested? What are the key factors when starting the process so early and how do the high moisture levels impact the process? Jim and Aaron cover everything from how to dry the seed and how to maintain and predict seed quality to det...
Grain Markets
December 01, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBThis week on the Field Ready Podcast host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and his guest Bob Linneman, a Broker with Kluis Commodity Advisors, discuss what’s happened in the grain markets in 2020. With the big spike in demand and the supply trend declining, how can growers take advantage of this situation? This type of demand, especially for Soybeans, has never been seen before. How will it play out? What is recommended if growers have unsold grain? Will ...
Grain Markets
December 01, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 46 MBThis week on the Field Ready Podcast host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and his guest Bob Linneman, a Broker with Kluis Commodity Advisors, discuss what’s happened in the grain markets in 2020. With the big spike in demand and the supply trend declining, how can growers take advantage of this situation? This type of demand, especially for Soybeans, has never been seen before. How will it play out? What is recommended if growers have unsold grain? Will spreads k...
2020 - A Year in Review
November 16, 2020 21:10 - 19 minutes - 44.7 MB2020 was an interesting year for corn and soybeans, with a variety of differing factors affecting crops across the growing region. Listen to Field Ready Podcast host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and his guest Wayne Fithian, Agronomy Manager at Rob-See-Co discuss these factors in this 2020 - A Year in Review. From ideal moisture to drought, and low winds to devastating wind events like the derecho in Iowa, growers across the region faced wide spread of conditions th...