"Agronomy In Action" Podcast

Agronomy In Action 10-9-26 Oct 9, 2026 00:11:15 This week on the podcast, let’s talk about: 1. Reports from the field of soybean yields this past week, and2. A quick review on what to be scouting for this week in your corn fields – ear rots.

Agronomy In Action 10-2-26 Oct 2, 2026 00:12:00 This week on the podcast, let’s talk about: 1. Identifying those dark, poor yielding spots in our soybean fields, and 2. What’s the deal with those scattered dark green plants out in our soybean fields?

Agronomy In Action 9-25-26 Sep 25, 2026 00:08:57 This week on the podcast, let’s talk about: 1. Why am I seeing some corn hybrids that look like they’ve been frosted, though we’ve had no frost, and2. A quick update on what I’m seeing while walking the corn research plots.

Agronomy In Action 9-18-26 Sep 18, 2026 00:12:41 This week on the podcast, let’s talk about: 1. Crop damage I’m seeing, from deer and racoon to drought stress related ear drop, and2. A special guest nutritionist to talk about watchouts and pro-tips for this year’s silage harvest.

Agronomy In Action 9-11-26 Sep 11, 2026 00:08:55 This week on the podcast, get ready to hear about:1. The current heat unit accumulation update, and 2. How long until we can expect corn to hit black layer?

Agronomy In Action 9-4-26 Sep 4, 2026 00:10:00 This week on the podcast, let’s talk about: 1. Will these late season rains help this year’s yields, or will it be, “too little, too late”? And... 2. What are those purple areas showing up in my corn, and my soybeans lately?

Agronomy In Action 8-28-26 Aug 28, 2026 00:07:42 This week we will take a little deeper dive into spider mites and answer some misconceptions about this annual pest, and also talk about a more seldom seen soybean disease that was found this past week - Stem Canker. Enjoy!

Agronomy In Action 8-21-26 Aug 21, 2026 00:10:36 So, are we ahead or behind on Growing Degree Day accumulation for 2026? Listen and find out today. Also, catch up on the latest agronomy calls received this week, and what to do about the issues discussed.

Agronomy In Action 8-14-26 Aug 14, 2026 00:10:11 I may be at the fair this week, but the podcast continues! Here how things went at the fair this week, and also hear from Daniel Lindquist about what was on the minds of farmers at this past week's AgroExpo.

Agronomy In Action 8-7-26 Aug 7, 2026 00:12:25 In this week’s podcast, we’ll talk about:1. Area Update, including a pollination update and a reminder on spider mites, and2. Keys to Identifying Red Crown Rot in soybeans from our special guest, Mr. Reid Stoller.

Agronomy In Action 7-31-26 Jul 31, 2026 00:10:06 On this week's podcast I will share what I found on a field call that was completely unexpected. It happened to be Soybean Cyst Nematodes & Sudden Death Syndrome. Let's dive into what caused them and how to manage them.

Agronomy In Action 7-24-26 Jul 24, 2026 00:07:05 Check out this week's unscripted episode talking about the risks associated with this week's cooler weather, what to look out for next week with the droughty conditions across parts of the area and the why behind service calls that got me thinking this week.

Agronomy In Action 7-17-26 Special Edition Jul 17, 2026 00:06:40 Canadian wildfire smoke is back! What lessons did we learn about crop development from the last time this happened? Listen to this AIA "Special Edition" to learn more.

Agronomy In Action 7-17-26 Jul 17, 2026 00:11:15 Today's Podcast focuses on How this heat & drought might affect successful pollination, and address the question of "fungicide timing" with the stress our crop is under right now. Enjoy!

Agronomy In Action 7-10-26 Jul 10, 2026 00:13:48 This week on the podcast, let’s talk about:1. The risk of nitrogen denitrification in saturated, warm soils - especially if you just finished side-dressing.2. The "rainbow" of colors you might be seeing on your corn leaves this week, what those colors are telling us about nutrient deficiencies, and what we can actually do about it as this crop rapidly approaches tasseling.

Agronomy In Action 7-3-26 Jul 3, 2026 00:16:38 It’s been a hot one this week! Temperatures in the 90’s and “feels like” temperatures in the 100’s, along with extremely high humidity levels has made this crop move right along, but has it also done some damage to the crop? We’ll talk about that in today’s podcast, and focus in on what diseases may be suppressed or may explode in both corn and soybean crops now and into next week.

Agronomy In Action 6-26-26 Jun 26, 2026 00:09:36 On today’s episode, I’m going to discuss:1. The current crop condition across the mid-west from my travel observations, 2. Some of the excitement coming out of our National Sales Kick-Off meeting, and3. Share some lessons from photos and calls received this week.

Agronomy In Action 6-19-26 Jun 19, 2026 00:10:37 On today’s episode, I’m going to cover the following:1. The importance of June 21st, other than it being Father’s day,2. Why it matters to corn farmers that lightning bugs are starting to fly around, and 3. I’ve gotten a lot of pictures this week, so I’ll share some interesting stories of what’s going on in the fields across our area.

Agronomy In Action 6-12-26 Jun 12, 2026 00:15:37 Today is June 12th, and it’s been a crazy weather week for us all across the area. Multiple strong storm fronts crossed the region, some causing downed trees and even some flooding in places, including our northern Ohio fields.On today’s episode, I’m going to cover:1. Observations from my travels this week.2. Watchouts and thoughts for next week.3. Guest host, Agronomist John Brien from Ohio to op

Agronomy In Action 6-5-26 Jun 5, 2026 00:12:42 On today’s episode, I’m going to cover three topics:1. What I saw this week traveling to and from Iowa for agronomy training,2. Considerations for planting soybeans in June, and3. A few quick insights from that agronomy training, and what it means for you on your farm.

Agronomy In Action 5-29-26 May 29, 2026 00:13:04 On today’s episode, I’m going to cover three practical topics:1. What I’m seeing as I travel the territory this week,2. Two early-season pests showing up—seed corn maggot and black cutworm,3. And finally, some corn replant considerations, because a few fields are asking that question right now.

Agronomy In Action 5-22-26 May 22, 2026 00:05:50 Join me on my travels this past week. Hear what I've been seeing for crop progress across the area and learn how many days will be needed for emergence if you are planting today.

Agronomy In Action 5-15-26 May 15, 2026 00:08:38 Don't miss this week's podcast where I review some of the reasons "why" we do test plots, and then take the time to review my responses to questions I've gotten from farmers this past week. Enjoy!

Agronomy In Action 5-8-26 May 8, 2026 00:10:09 Some of us are hitting it hard today, while others are still waiting for drier soils. In today’s podcast, we’ll provide a quick area update, go in-depth on when we can expect crops planted today to actually emerge based on heat unit accumulation, and finally, discuss the “why” behind corn and soybean population considerations.

Agronomy In Action 5-1-26 May 1, 2026 00:13:03 This week, let's talk about what the cold weather and frost means for the few acres that are actually emerged, dive deep into the unfounded panic regarding switching out corn & soy maturities, and finally, learn about the big flight counts of cutworm and armyworm headed our way.

Agronomy In Action 4-24-26 Apr 24, 2026 00:09:07 Welcome back to the 2026 Season of the Golden Harvest "Agronomy In Action" Podcast. Today, we’re going to talk about why "fast" isn't always "better," why your soybean planter or drill might need to lead the charge this year, and finally, how to handle some “slimy critters” that tend to thrive in these wet conditions.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 10-24-25 Oct 24, 2025 00:10:58 As we get to the end of October, and the end of the 2025 growing season, this will be my FINAL PODCST OF THE YEAR. Listen to what I’m seeing in my travels across the area, and hear a review of the podcast topics we covered throughout 2025, as well as find out the final heat unit accumulation update for 2025.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 10-17-25 Oct 17, 2025 00:07:35 With October half over, take a minute to listen to what I’m seeing in my travels across the area, and learn about ear molds that you too might just be finding this year in your own fields as you start to pull back those husks and evaluate your upcoming corn harvest. Plus, get the latest heat unit update in this week’s podcast.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 10-10-25 Oct 10, 2025 00:13:04 In this week’s podcast, catch up on what I am seeing in my travels across the area, learn about “green stem” issues in soybeans and hear from TC Huffman, our Eastern Agronomy Manager, on fertility management going into next year. Plus, get caught up with our heat unit accumulation update.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 10-3-25 Oct 3, 2025 00:09:14 Want to know more about "Phantom Yield Loss" and what delayed harvest might be costing you? Want to better understand how to do a corn "push test"? Want an update on heat units in the area? If so, enjoy this week's podcast.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 9-26-25 Sep 26, 2025 00:09:59 Interested in finding out more about our Genetics by Environment by Management trials? Curious about what I am seeing for service calls for corn this week? Want a heat unit accumulation update? If so, be sure to listen to this week's podcast.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 9-19-25 Sep 19, 2025 00:10:02 Interested in optimizing the harvest factors that help maximize soybean yields? Want to hear from our Enogen Specialist to get an update on how to make the best possible feed out of this year’s silage harvest? And, want to get a quick update on the latest heat unit accumulations? If so, don't miss this week's episode.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 9-12-25 Sep 12, 2025 00:09:37 Listen this week to better understand why our soybeans are looking purple from the roadside and what’s going on with all those dead soybean plants sticking their heads up through the canopy all of a sudden this week. Plus, hear the heat unit accumulation update and hear what to be watching for next.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 9-5-25 Sep 5, 2025 00:09:23 With the recent rains, let's answer the question on all our minds – was the recent rain helpful, or was it too little, too late? I also go in depth on Red Crown Rot, and give you the weekly heat unit update - it's not the same trend this week. Enjoy!

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 8-29-25 Aug 29, 2025 00:09:48 So, I'm seeing some yellow color in soybeans right now – is it disease such as SDS or Red Crown Rot, or natural maturing of the crop? With Southern Rust and Tar Spot, is it too late to spray a fungicide on my corn? These questions are answered this week, plus a heat unit update and some insights on my trip to Ireland last week. Enjoy!

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 8-15-25 Aug 15, 2025 00:08:36 So, has the heat and drought hurt yield? Do you know if you too have Sudden Death Syndrome in your soybeans? ...or could it be Brown Stem Rot? And, how far ahead are we really in heat units vs the 5 year average? Listen to this week's podcast to find out!

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 8-12-25 Special Edition Aug 12, 2025 00:11:27 Big things are happening, and because I took off last week for the county fair, I decided to do a "Special Edition" of the weekly podcast today to catch you up on what I was getting calls on last week.Physoderma Brown Spot, Spider Mites, and Southern Rust are all showing up. Listen today to get the latest on all three, including a special guest to tell us more about Southern Rust, now in the area.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 8-1-25 Aug 1, 2025 00:08:49 Curious about where we are for heat unit accumulation? Interested in what I am seeing in my agronomy travels this past week? Want to know more about “tasse wrap” and “corn sweat”? If so, enjoy the listen in this week's podcast.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 7-25-25 Jul 25, 2025 00:11:39 In this week’s podcast, I share our current heat unit accumulation, talk about a unique phenomenon found this past week called “Green Kink,” update you on our Tar Spot progress, and also discuss our latest insect find; true armyworm. Plus, we hear from a special guest to get an update on overall crop progress in Northern Indiana and Ohio.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 7-18-25 Jul 18, 2025 00:09:29 In this episode, get your weekly heat unit accumulation update, learn about tar spot management now that it is confirmed in Michigan and Indiana, discuss ear mold management timing, and did you know, Spider Mites are here! Learn how to identify and manage this yield robbing soybean pest.

Agronomy In Action Focus Friday 7-11-25 Jul 11, 2025 00:08:54 Temperatures have moderated a little out there this week, but did we catch up on heat unit accumulation? I also had an interesting service call this past week in my travels across Michigan and Northern Ohio. Take a listen to learn what happened.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 7-4-25 Jul 4, 2025 00:11:29 Did we finally catch up on heat units this week? Want to know what 2 different soybean issues I saw this past week in my travels and what to do about them to increase yields this year, and into the future? If so, take a listen to this week's episode.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 6-27-25 Jun 27, 2025 00:08:55 It’s been a hot one out there this week, so let’s get an update on heat unit accumulation, talk about how this heat is affecting our growing crop in reference to the concept of Leibig’s Barrel, and lightning bugs were spotted earlier this week, so let’s discuss what’s going on in our corn fields based on this observation.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 6-20-25 Jun 20, 2025 00:10:41 For this week’s podcast, I’ll update you on heat unit accumulation, talk about all the interesting colors I've been seeing in our corn crop lately, discuss "rolling" soybeans, and talk about what to expect in your field walks next week with the high heat coming at us this weekend. Enjoy!

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 6-13-25 Jun 13, 2025 00:09:21 Get up to date on heat unit accumulations, hear about the recently observed Tar Spot in NW Indiana, get insights on recent slug damage, and learn some news on our newest corn rootworm trait coming to the industry – Durastak Trait Technology.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 6-6-25 Jun 6, 2025 00:11:10 This week's podcast looks at an update on our heat unit accumulation, insights on service calls from the week, and a discussion around scouting for Black Cutworm. Check it out!

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 5-30-25 May 30, 2025 00:08:25 Want to know how far ahead or behind we are on heat units? Want to know what I am seeing around the state for service calls? Want some insight on changing corn maturities now that we are about to hit June 1st? If so, enjoy this week's podcast.

Agronomy In Action Focus Friday 5-23-25 May 23, 2025 00:09:39 Are you noticing yellow corn as you drive around? Are you curious what diseases might be in store for your emerging crops due to this cold, wet weather? If so, check out my latest podcast this week.

Agronomy In Action Focus Friday 5-16-25 May 16, 2025 00:11:05 Interested in how to evaluate your newly emerged stands, think you might have a crusting issue, or were wondering about when to switch out hybrids or varieties this spring? If so, enjoy this latest podcast episode.

Agronomy In Action Focus Friday 5-9-25 May 9, 2025 00:11:02 Interested in our progress for heat unit accumulations for emergence, watching for cutworms and true armyworms, and taking a deeper dive into Nitrogen management to tie back into last week’s discussions? If so, take a listen to this week's podcast.

Agronomy In Action Focus Friday 5-2-25 May 2, 2025 00:06:38 This week I cover crop progress from MI to Kansas in my travels, plus a review of growing degree days needed for emergence and how this week's cold weather might affect that emergence. Finally, a quick discussion on nitrogen needs for success.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 4-25-25 Apr 25, 2025 00:12:32 This week, I share current soil temperatures and conditions, some thoughts on managing lower germ soybeans and considerations for early planted soybeans. Enjoy!

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 10-11-24 Oct 11, 2024 00:07:48 For this week's podcast, I wrap up the 2024 growing season with a few final field observations and a quick trip down memory lane in a “2024 Season in Review”. Enjoy!

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 10-4-24 Oct 4, 2024 00:12:50 This week's podcast highlights an interview with Dr. Marty Chilvers about his thoughts on Tar Spot progress in Michigan this year as well as some thoughts on double crop soybean development and why you might be seeing scattered green plants in your soybean fields lately. Enjoy.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 9-27-24 Sep 27, 2024 00:12:11 This week's podcast focuses in on yield and agronomic observations from around Michigan. "Green" ears of corn and estimating yields along with updates on Growing Degree Day accumulations are top of mind currently. Enjoy!

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 9-20-24 Sep 20, 2024 00:07:22 This week's podcast shares some of the first soybean yields reported for the 2024 growing season across Michigan, and includes a discussion of harvesting green stem soybeans to reduce yield loss this season. Enjoy!

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 9-13-24 Sep 13, 2024 00:08:51 This week's Podcast focuses in on crop observations across Michigan this past week, an update on heat unit accumulation and some insight on soybean cyst nematode testing. Enjoy!

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 9-6-24 Sep 6, 2024 00:08:27 This week's travels had me digging deeper into some of the results of the strong winds from a week ago and its effect on silage corn as well as a review of conversations from field days across Michigan this past week. Enjoy!

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 8-30-24 Aug 30, 2024 00:11:24 In addition to an update on heat units across Michigan, this week's podcast focuses on hot topics such as questions around "how far our crop is from maturity," a deep dive into the cost of harvesting soybeans "too dry" and what things influence “kernel depth development” in corn.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 8-23-24 Aug 23, 2024 00:07:45 This week's podcast looks at the finding of Downey Mildew in soybeans, runts and stunts in corn, and an overview of why soybeans are starting to turn yellow. Enjoy!

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 8-16-24 Aug 16, 2024 00:09:39 Sudden Death Syndrome started showing up this week - learn how to identify it, and manage it. This episode also puts Tar Spot into perspective historically - these next few weeks are critical to a successful harvest. Enjoy!

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 8-9-24 Aug 9, 2024 00:06:32 Directly from the Shiawassee County Fair, this week's episode keeps you up to date on current agronomy issues around Michigan. Enjoy!

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 8-2-24 Aug 2, 2024 00:10:42 Lots of agronomic happenings in both corn and soybeans right now! This week's episode is solid agronomy. If you are walking your fields, be sure to take a listen to this week's podcast before you head out.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 7-26-24 Jul 26, 2024 00:12:01 Crop progress weekly update, answers to agronomy questions including when to actually pull the trigger for spraying for Tar Spot, and the finding of both white mold and spider mites across the state in soybeans. Plus, a special guest to discuss using bio-stimulants this time of the year. Enjoy this week's episode!

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 7-19-24 Jul 19, 2024 00:12:42 Crop progress and agronomic questions from the field are again the focus of this week's podcast. Feeding on corn and yellow leaves get diagnosed as well as a visit from my special guest to discuss making the fungicide decision with current lower commodity prices. Take the time to give it a listen.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 7-12-24 Jul 12, 2024 00:20:53 In addition to my weekly crop progress update and agronomy call insights, this week my special guest discusses in-depth how recent heavy rains effected possible Nitrogen loss and what to do about it.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 7-5-24 Jul 5, 2024 00:11:27 In this week’s podcast, we review crop progress, discuss yellow soybeans and how to determine if it’s a N or Mn deficiency and how to scout for Tar Spot. Additionally, my special guest gives you insights on the GHX app and why you might want to get it on your own phone. Enjoy!

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 6-28-24 Jun 28, 2024 00:09:31 Current crop progress and agronomic topics to keep "top of mind" are a focus of this week's podcast. Actionable items for white mold and corn rootworm are key points discussed in this week's episode. Enjoy!

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 6-21-24 Jun 21, 2024 00:13:07 In addition to crop progress and agronomy service call updates, I talk this week to MSU's Dr. Marty Chilvers about Tar Spot being found on Michigan's doorstep (in Indiana) and what we need to do about it.

Agronomy In Action "Focus Friday" 6-14-24 Jun 14, 2024 00:15:11 Enjoy this week's crop progress update, listen to lessons learned from service calls in the field, and get a better understanding of what we need to be thinking as far as weed control this time of the year with my special guest.

AIA Focus Friday 6-7-24 Jun 7, 2024 00:12:41 We are 2 weeks from Summer Solstice and I'm thinking about flowering soybeans. My special guest goes into depth on this topic. Plus hear about crop progress across MI and what I am seeing for service calls around Black Cutworm, Slugs and side dress N with S. Enjoy!

AIA Focus Friday 5-31-24 May 31, 2024 00:14:47 With the end of May upon us, I am seeing soybean replant and more insect damage to crops than usual this time of the year. Listen to get an update on what I saw this past week in my travels across Michigan. Dr. Chis DiFonzo also shares her insights into what insects to look for next in your own fields. Enjoy!

AIA Focus Friday 5-24-24 May 24, 2024 00:10:48 In this week’s podcast, I cover: - Crop progress across MI. - Service call insights around soybean replants happening this week & - Special guest: Karl Bobholz, Corn Technical Product Lead, discussing crop progress across the mid-west.

AIA Focus Friday 5-17-24 May 17, 2024 00:16:21 Let's take a few minutes to: Catch up on crop progress across Michigan, Discuss switching to earlier hybrids, Get a pest update - what you should scout for this week & Special Guest, Andy Heggenstaller, to discuss Nitrogen. Keep up-to-date with agronomy in Michigan again this week!

AIA Focus Friday 5-10-24 May 10, 2024 00:09:55 This week, catch up on: 1. Crop progress via the GHX app. 2. Observations from travels across MI this week & 3. Special guest - 2024 winner in the MI Soy Yield Contest.

AIA Focus Friday 5-3-24 May 3, 2024 00:10:35 Welcome to week 3 of this season’s “Focus Friday” Podcast. This week I update you on: 1. My use of the GHX App to determine heat units accumulated so far. 2. Questions & answers from the week. 3. Special guest – NCGA Award winner sharing his thoughts on successful corn yields.

AIA Focus Friday 4-26-24 Apr 26, 2024 00:10:32 In this week's podcast, learn about a new experiment I’ve got going, listen to my thoughts on the freeze last night and emerged soybeans, and finally enjoy some time with my first podcast guest; our new Eastern Region Corn Product Manager – Stephanie Smith.

AIA Focus Friday 4-19-24 Apr 19, 2024 00:11:10 Welcome to Season 2, Episode #1. I am excited to bring this weekly agronomic podcast back for another year. The AIA (Agronomy In Action) Focus Friday this week focuses in on the questions I have been answering lately: 1. When should I start planting? and 2. What is my biggest concern for the 2024 growing season. Enjoy this episode, and another year of my Focus Friday Podcast.

AIA Focus Friday 10-13-23 Oct 13, 2023 00:06:03 This final episode for 2023 wraps up our progress on GDU's and discusses how to best utilize plot harvest data in making decisions for the 2024 growing season.

AIA Focus Friday 10-6-23 Oct 6, 2023 00:08:36 How much did we gain on GDU accumulation last week and what about FROST next week? I discuss this and learnings from our first white mold soybean plot harvest as well as observations on stalk rots starting to show up. Finally, I talk about why we are seeing PURPLE soybean stalks in the fields. Enjoy!

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