Pioneer Agronomy: Indiana
Pioneer Agronomy: Indiana is a podcast focused on practical, up-to-date agronomy for Indiana farmers. Local Pioneer agronomists and experts discuss timely crop management issues, including planting, pest and disease pressure, weather impacts, and field decisions. Each episode aims to give growers in the region actionable information for the current growing season. The show is produced by Pioneer Seeds and tailored to Indiana agriculture.
Episodes
How Plant Diagnostics Are Changing the Way We Fight Crop Disease
What really happens after you send a plant sample to the lab, and how does it impact what happens back in the field?
In this episode of Outstanding in Your Field, the team sits down with Corteva Plant Pathology Technology Lead Krystel Navarro to pull back the curtain on the diagnostic lab and the critical role it plays in modern agriculture. From identifying crop diseases with molecular precision
Chasing Moisture, Not the Calendar: Planting Decisions That Drive Yield
Planting season is go-time. But the biggest wins aren’t about speed, they’re about precision where it matters most. If you’re chasing yield this season, start here, and press play.
In this episode of Outstanding in Your Field, the Pioneer agronomy team breaks down what really impacts yield before the crop ever emerges. From dialing in planting depth to understanding soil moisture vs. temperature,
You Can Only Plant It Once (So Prep Your Planter)
In this episode of Outstanding in Your Field, hosts Bryan Schrader, Carl Joern, and Crystal Williams sit down with planter technology specialists from Indiana and Illinois about the must-check maintenance items growers should tackle before the first pass across the field.
Guests Matt Risley of Petersen Ag Service and brothers Jake and Connor Finley of Finley Farms bring both shop wisdom and field
Soft Red Winter Wheat
In this episode, the team welcomes Pioneer Field Agronomist Scott Eversgerd. He's spent 23 years serving southern Illinois along the I-64 corridor—home to nearly half of Illinois’ soft red winter wheat acres.
Scott shares deep expertise on high-management wheat systems, including:
Setting up strong fall establishment and even emergence
Target seeding rates for high-yield wheat
Spring nitrogen
Harvesting What We've Learned
Hosts Brian Schrader and Carl Joern take a moment to look back on five years of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast — from its early days discussing dicamba regulations to today’s in-depth field updates and industry insights. Join them for gratitude, agronomic updates, and an open call to help define the evolution of this long-running, award-winning podcast.They also share news about co-host Ben
The 2025 Pioneer Product Draft: Corn & Soybean Standouts
It’s draft day on the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast! Carl Joern and Brian Schrader are joined by fellow agronomists Kyle Quick, Brian Early, Chelsea Whitcomb, and innovation manager Sean O’Malley for their annual product draft.From powerhouse corn hybrids 🌽 to promising new soybean varieties 🌱, the team makes their picks, debates strategy, and shares insights from plots across Indiana and Illin
Farming in the Past and the Present
From choosing a tractor over a Mustang in 1965, to the evolution of soybeans, ridge till, and iconic Pioneer hybrids like 3780 and 3394, Keith shares stories that trace the arc of modern agriculture. Together, Brian and Keith explore lessons from the farm crisis of the 1980s, the impact of changing weather, and the excitement (and challenges) of today’s big machinery and technology.This is a heart
Scouting for Tassel Wrap
What began as a curious anomaly spotted across Indiana and beyond has sparked national interest among farmers and agronomists alike.Dr. Quinn shares insights from his research and field observations, including possible environmental triggers, hybrid variability, and pollination impacts. The conversation explores how sudden weather swings, from cool, moist conditions to extreme heat, may be behind
Southern Rust Surprises & Late-Season Scouting Strategies
"If you have corn that you’re counting on for bushels, you need to be pretty proactive about managing southern rust," says Jacob. "The thing that keeps sticking in my mind is just how early it was here and how much heat there has been to build up an inoculum load across it. You don’t see the rust pustules the day it lands on the plant. What you’re seeing is at the tail end of the life cycle. I wou
Managing Crop Disease with Dr. Darcy Telenko
🌽 From tar spot and southern rust in corn to white mold and red crown rot in soybeans, Dr. Telenko shares critical scouting tips, fungicide timing strategies, and insights on using the Crop Protection Network’s tools to make smart in-season decisions. As July heats up, she breaks down what to monitor in the field—and when to act.🔍 Topics include:Current tar spot activity and risk across IndianaSou
Heat Wave Thresholds for Corn and Soybeans
Listen for:🌱 Insights on corn and soybean growth stages, including variability in field conditions and the effects of early-season challenges like cool springs and excessive rainfall.🌿 Tips for managing post-emergence herbicide applications in hot conditions, addressing crop response and weed control challenges.🌽 Tips and info from Dr. Darcy Telenko on the early detection of tar spot in Indiana, i
Spring Weather, On Repeat
He discusses the early detection of tar spot in Porter County, its implications for disease pressure across the state, and smart, cost-effective management approaches.Ben also covers the rise in soybean seedling diseases like Phytophthora, what farmers can expect as seed treatments wear off, and the importance of genetic resistance and field tolerance.Finally, he tackles the critical question: how
Delayed Planting, Purple Corn and Herbicide Cutoffs
Join agronomists Brian Schrader, Carl Joern, and Ben Jacob as they break down the latest updates from across Indiana. From soggy fields in the south to progress in the north, the team discusses:Delayed planting progress and the looming deadlineTough decisions around crop insurance and field managementThe consequences of leaving ground fallow (weed pressure, fallow syndrome, and soil health)Replant
Weather Whiplash and Crop Resilience
From evaluating hail and wind damage to understanding soybean replant thresholds and the resilience of V4-V5 corn, this episode delivers timely, boots-on-the-ground agronomic advice. The conversation also covers maturity switching decisions for delayed corn planting, the role of fungicides post-storm and why patience is a grower’s greatest tool right now.Listen for:• Planting progress updates acro
Planting Begins in Northern Indiana
We hear insights from the field as the 2025 planting season gets underway, and then Carl dives into the rapid planting progress across northern Indiana, sharing key agronomic updates and what early stand evaluations are revealing.With planting windows tightening and early-season decisions looming, hear actionable advice to help you maximize yield potential from the start from Joern, Quinn and Indi
Planting Progress, Weather and Weed Control Tips
Listen for a boots-on-the-ground update as they break down field conditions, rain totals and emerging weed and insect pressures. They also dive into critical agronomic topics like proper field fit for planting, nitrogen applications, weed control timing and the importance of patience during narrow planting windows. Plus, get insights into planting dates, soybean maturity strategies, and why sticki
Site-Specific Weed Management with Dr. Tommy Butts
The conversation spans a range of timely topics, including:Current spring challenges: Wet and cool weather, delayed fieldwork, and management of early-season weeds like purple dead nettle and henbit dead nettle.Pigweed pressure: Insights on Palmer amaranth and waterhemp control, stressing the importance of residual herbicides and overlapping applications.Technology and weed control: Evaluation of
Top Five Tips For Increasing Yield In 2025
1. Planting is the most important pass we make with any of our equipment. Position the right seed, on the right acre, at the right rate, at the right depth, at the right time.2. Consider applying non-limiting nitrogen reference strips in every corn field.3. Scout for pests, and apply timely treatments.4. Monitor for misapplications and costly mistakes. (A tank contamination or mistake mix can caus
Waterhemp Management For Soybean Growers
The first year Nick Hedden started helping growers manage water hemp was 2016. It hasn’t taken long for a variety of products to lose their effectiveness.“It’s definitely been a challenge,” says Hedden, who is an agronomist with Pioneer in Western Indiana. “Water hemp has between 6-8 chemical class resistances. We’ve got to be thorough, and have a good action plan for 20205 water hemp management.”
Sulfur And Its Relationship With Nitrogen
During this episode of the Pioneer Agronomy Podcast Ben Jacob talks with Brian Shrader about the rabbit hole he's gone down this winter. He's been reading a lot about the relationship between sulfur and nitrogen. We know we need to apply some, but when and how much?"There's not a lot of research on sulfur in corn. But I did find some in Europe to do with small grains," Jacob says. "There's probabl
Which Corn Hybrids Performed The Best In 2024?
The Draft includes data from 11 participants across Illinois and Indiana with more than 300 plots represented. The highest performing corn seed hybrids in 2024 were: 1472, 10811, 14830, 13777 and P1222 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Winter, Wheat and Insect Antifreeze
During this episode of the Indiana Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss wheat, the weather, and whether an extreme cold snap can kill tar spot. "I'm not under the impression that cold temperatures have any impact on tar spot. It's a fungus, and I'm not aware of any published research that shows that extreme cold kills off those spores," says Joern. Spoiler alert: Insects are r
Demand Planning For Farmers
Themes in this episode: A "demand plan" is a strategic forecast of how much of a particular crop or livestock product a farmer should produce based on anticipated market demand, taking into account factors like seasonal fluctuations, consumer preferences, and potential market trends, allowing them to optimize production and minimize waste by only growing what is likely to be sold. Demand planning
Measuring Yield Results
Hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob talk about the 2024 harvest during this episode of the Pioneer Indiana podcast offering some advice for determining whether products used during the 2024 growing season made a difference.Their most important takeaways:It's important to understand how most yield monitors work. Most are just a mass flow sensor, and what they are actually measuring is an impact again
Drought, Tar Spot and Existential Dread in Indiana
In Indiana, the entire state is marked by some kind of drought as farmers finish up this year's harvest. If rain doesn't come yet this fall, Indiana farmers are crossing fingers and toes for good snowfall. Lots of problems, but maybe not crops, can erupt when the ground is too dry. Additionally, many farmers are in their first or second season battling the tar spot fungus. Which raises the questi
To Soil Sample Or Not To Soil Sample?
As you start to pivot from 2024 harvest to 2025 planting, it's time to start thinking about soil fertility. During this episode of the Pioneer Agronomy podcast, to soil test or not to soil test in drought conditions?"I wouldn't delay it. There's the option, but if you're usually sampling after Harvest, do it then. Understand that those results might be skewed a little bit. You could make an argume
Soybean Harvest and Southwest Indiana Update
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss how harvest is progressing statewide under extremely dry conditions, which have helped keep things moving but pose safety risks for farmers. Agronomists discuss their hybrid and soybean “draft picks” from earlier in the season, highlighting which are outperforming in yield. Growers have r
Herbicide And Fungicide Planning
For those starting to look toward 2025, agronomists are recommending farmers watch the calendar and start planning for herbicide and fungicide treatment early. Lots of early tar spot and other diseases and pests are being found in fields at harvest this fall.
During this episode of the Indiana Agronomy Podcast from Pioneer, we hear from Brad Burkhart with a crop protection update. Hosted by Sim
Soybeans shatter? + Harvest Stress And Performance
Soybeans shatter? You betcha. Especially when conditions are dry, say during a flash drought. During this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, we hear more about soybean shatter, performance by maturity, as well as wheat planting best practices. Listen for expert advice from Agronomists Carl Joern, Ben Jacobs and Cale Russler. Preventing Soybean Shatter: https://www.pioneer.com/content
Seed Corn Production 101 With John Hettinga
Considering trying to get into growing for seed production for Pioneer Seeds? During this episode of the Indiana Agronomy Podcast hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern talk with John Hettinga. Hettinga is the production manager at the Pioneer seed production facility in Plymouth, Indiana. If you're interested in getting involved in growing for seed production, Hettinga says it's best to start by gett
What In The Weather
uring this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Podcast host Brian Shrader talks with fellow Pioneer agronomists in different regions of Indiana about how this year's wacky summer weather has affected crops and anticipated yield for 2024. Carl Joern and Ben Jacobs join and talk compounding stress on corn as well as how drastically different rainfall has been from North Indiana to South Indiana.Also in t
Flash Drought and Yield Impact + Is Corn Sweat A Real Thing?
During this episode, an agronomist's perspective on "corn sweat," also known as evapotranspiration. That's after a conversation about what a flash drought is and how it's affecting corn and soybean crops in Indiana with Pioneer Agronomists Brian Shrader and Ben Jacobs. https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/corn-water-use.html https://www.drought.gov/what-is-drought/flash-drought Hosted by Simplecas
Late summer disease, stalk quality and heat
In this episode of the Pioneer Agronomy podcast from Indiana, listen in as host Brian Shrader talks with Ben Jacob, both Pioneer agronomists. During this episode, learn about late summer diseases that are effecting crops in South and East Indiana including southern rust, common rust and tar spots. Then, tips on testing stalk quality in late season corn, and a discussion about the absolutely unreal
Later-Season Decisions in Disease Hotbeds
Later-Season Decisions in Disease HotbedsIn this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss what happens when you have premature death, whether from disease or from early frost. At what point does that photosynthetic shutdown affect your yield? The short answer is, the earlier it happens in that plant's life, the more yield will be affected. The group a
From Zero to a Million MPH in Disease Development
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss the rapid development of diseases, including tar spot, Southern rust, White Mold and more. The group also talks about the challenges of scouting, what goes into hybrid development for disease resistance and when fungicide applications should be made.Additional Resources:Fungicide Calculat
Red Crown Rot Explained
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, host Brian Shrader is joined by fellow Indiana Agronomists Jason Geis and Kyle Quick to talk about Red Crown Rot. The disease has been in the U.S. since the 1970s, but it is relatively new to the state of Indiana. The group talks about how to identify Red Crown Rot and its differences from Sudden Death Syndrome. They also discuss potential m
The Dog Days of Summer
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern discuss the dog days of summer, including corn aphids and how to differentiate them from their soybean cousins, the effects of wildfire smoke on crops, Southern Rust and rescue nitrogen applications after wet weather.ResourcesArticle - Corn Leaf Aphids: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/corn_leaf_aphid_cr
A Scouting Update
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, host Carl Joern discusses crop conditions following recent weather events and a scouting update. He offers management tips for Phytophthora root rot, sudden death syndrome (SDS) and brown stem rot (BRS). Corn fields are coming into pollination which is the most sensitive part of the plants' lifecycle. ResourcesArticle: https://www.corteva.us
Potential Problems with Wind Damage
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss recent storms and rain events across the state. Ben talks about monitoring for southern rust and other potential crop issues. The hosts discuss evaluating crops in mid-July and fungicide timing. ResourcesArticle: When to Watch for Southern Rust in Corn https://www.corteva.us/Resources/c
Talking Fungicides with Steve Gray
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob join first time guest Steve Gray, Corteva Agriscience Trials Agronomist for the Eastern Cornbelt, to talk all things fungicide. Steve talks about fungicide timing, the use of decision aid tools, commodity prices, the status of Corteva's fungicide model timing tool and more. Hosted by Simplecast,
Tar Spot and White Mold with Dr. Damon Smith
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader welcome Dr. Damon Smith, Ph.D. Plant Pathology, and Professor at the University Wisconsin, Madison, to talk about forecasting and managing white mold in soybeans and tar spot in corn. Dr. Smith also talks about his experience in Machine Learning, Deep Modelling and the role of artificial intelli
Double-Crop and Managing Late-Planted Soybeans
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, hosts Ben Jacob and Carl Joern welcome back Scott Eversgerd, Pioneer Field Agronomist in Illinois. Scott provides an update on Illinois wheat conditions and harvest. The trio also discuss double-crop beans and how growers can best manage late-planted soybeans. They also discuss corn fungicide planning and timing. ResourcesArticle: 7 Tips for
Early Season Heat Stress and Disease Scouting
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss early season heat and the issues that can linger in fields because of it. With many areas experiencing higher-than-average rainfall and now experiencing excessive heat early in the crop's lifecycle, diseases like Tar Spot and Gray Leaf Spot can take over fields and reduce yield throughout
Z-Series Soybeans and Backpocket Brewing Craft Beer
In this thirst-quenching episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podast, hosts Brian Shrader, Carl Joern and Ben Jacob talk with Aaron Vargas, Managing Partner for Backpocket Brewing, a craft brewery located in Coralville, Iowa. The group discuss the agronomics of brewing beer, the history of Backpocket and discuss a new beer brewed specifically to promote Pioneer's Z-Series Soybeans. Hosted by S
The Economics of Agriculture in 2024
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss the economics of agriculture with guest Chris Taylor, Senior Agriculture Economics for Corteva Agriscience. The group discuss inport and export news as it relates to agriculture, economic shifts in agriculture and farm interest rates, farmland values and futures, and the impact of global
The Essentials: Herbicides, Insecticides and Fungicides
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern focus on the post-planting essentials: herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. Joining his episode is Brad Burkhart, Market Development Specialist for Corteva Agriscience. The group discuss Indiana planting progress and decisions growers behind on planting may have to make. They also talk about
What's New in Agronomy Research and Nitrogen Management
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader are joined by Dr. Dan Quinn is the Extension Corn Specialist at Purdue University. The group discuss topics such as research and findings from 2023 harvest, late-season plant and nitrogen stabilizer and inhibitor products for 2024. They also talk about making nitrogen management decisions for thi
Planting Delays and Plan Flexibility
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern discuss flexibility with your planting plans. Whether wet weather or cold temperatures have kept you out of the fields, you may be planting a little later - or more sporadically than previous years. While you may need to adjust your planting and herbicide and nitrogen plans, there's no need to panic! Brian
MINTY FRESH: The agronomics of mint
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob get some fresh information on a not-so-often talked about crop - mint. Dr. Mary Gumz, Agronomy Innovation Leader, Corteva Agriscience. She provides insight on mint as a crop, agronomics behind the crop and how it goes from plant to product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a
Frost and Freeze Damage to Crops
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern discuss emergence for soybeans, corn and wheat and how frost and/or freezing can impact each crop. The duo also discuss hustle planting, or when farmers should get in the field after rain and how they often have more time to plant than they think. ResourcesArticle - Early Season Frost Damage to Corn: https:
2024 Pioneer Corn Hybrid and Soybean Variety Draft
IT'S BACK! For the third year, the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast is hosting its famous Pioneer Product Draft! While the previous two years focused on corn hybrids, this year agronomists from Indiana and Illinois are choosing their favorite Pioneer corn hybrids and Pioneer soybean varieties. Can any of the hybrids or varieties knockoff the reigning yield champ Pioneer® brand P1742Q corn? Hybrids
Commodity Quiz: Knowing Your 1980 Commodity Prices
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader discuss commodity prices, interest rates and the cost of inputs of 1980. Can Brian stay in the ballpark for guesses? Tune in and find out! The duo also provide a field update for Indiana and parts of Illinois, as growers inch closer to planting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com
Solar Radiation in Corn Production
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern discuss solar radiation in corn production as well as the sun's impact on soybeans. The trio provide an Indiana weather and growing conditions roundup, talk about the 2024 solar eclipse and dive into the importance of solar radiation in corn production. They discuss shade studies, the role of pho
Why is Corn Planting Depth Important?
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss the importance of planting depth for corn. They discuss corn planting depth research, how planting depth impacts corn plant development and other factors farmers should consider in order to maximize their corn crop's yield potential in the spring and throughout the early growing season. ResourcesArti
Soybean Seed Populations and Seeding Rates
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss soybean seeding rates, variable seeding rates, planting dates and more as growers get ready to plant their 2024 crop. The number of seeds to plant per acre is a decision that crop producers must make each year and is important for maximizing yield potential of the crop. In general, the objective is t
The Weather's Impact on Yield
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss the weather - and more importantly, how weather impacts your yield. Joining this episode is Timothy Hart, Senior Research Associate with Corteva Agriscience. The trio discuss the importance of weather pillars, and their go-to weather sources. They also discuss how to interpret weather data, the futur
Your Planting Date Prescription
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, host Brian Shrader continues the series of Checking in with the (Crop) Doc. Joining this episode is Dr. Laura Lindsey, Soybean and Small Grains Specialist at Ohio State University. The duo discuss planting date and research that has gone into optimal corn and soybean planting dates. They also discuss wheat and small grain management as well
Unseasonably Warm Weather and Crop Protection Tips
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, host Ben Jacob discusses crop protection tips and reminders and the importance of understanding the role unseasonably warm temperatures will have. Joining this episode is Brad Burkhart, market development specialist and crop protection expert with Corteva Agriscience. The pair discuss pre-plant weed control, spring nitrogen management and po
Planting Winter Canola in New Geographies
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader discuss winter canola and its viability as a double-crop in regions like Kentucky and maybe one day Indiana. Joining the duo is Chad Berghoefer, Global Product Director - Biofuels, Corteva Agriscience. Chad provides a background on crops as renewable fuel, canola as a renewable fuel and winter canola as a po
Preparing for Soybean Cyst Nematode
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss soybean cyst nematode. Joining the podcast is Lance Shepherd, Pioneer Field Agronomist. The group discuss SCN in different parts of Indiana, as it is not as prevalent in some areas, while it's currently wreaking havoc in others. ResourcesTylka - SCN in the Midwest (PDF): https://www.agry.
Filling Your Yield Prescription
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Carl Joern and Ben Jacob begin a series on interviewing crop doctors. Whether it's building an in-season nutrient plan or getting the right seed for your acres, finding the right prescription can be difficult. Making it a little easier is Dr. Shaun Casteel, Associate Professor of Agronomy at Purdue University. Dr. Castee
A Career in Agriculture
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, host Brian Shrader sits down with co-host Carl Joern, getting to know Carl a little better. From an upbringing that wasn't-to-agricultural, so finding a path at Purdue that would eventually lead to becoming a Pioneer Agronomist, Carl goes in-depth into his background. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa
Talking About AgronCon 2024 and Pioneer Agronomy Research
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss the 2024 Pioneer Agronomy Conference and the latest Pioneer Agronomy Research Summary. The pair highlight takeaways from the annual agronomy conference, including seminars and topics from agronomists throughout the United States. The pair also touch on topics of interest from the 2024 Agronomy Resear
Agronomy Research with Ben Jacob
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob continue to get to know area agronomists as host Ben swaps to guest. Ben talks about his journey to being a Pioneer Agronomist, discussing an agricultural background filled with research and growth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of
Entomology and Pest Management with Dr. John Obermeyer
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss entomology and pest management with Dr. John Obermeyer. Dr. Obermeyer is an entomologist and Integrated Pest Mgmt Supervisor with the Purdue University extension. The trio dive into cold weather and the impact it has on soil and crop pests. ResourcesInsect Survival in Cold and/or Saturated Conditions: h
Getting Bushels in the Bin
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern discuss how agronomists help growers get bushels in the grain bin. From soil prepping and crop planting, to fertilizing and harvesting - oh, and everything in between, agronomists work with growers, trying to get a solid seed ROI. In this episode, hosts discuss navigating market uncertainty, earl
Crop Science and an Agricultural Education
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader take a deep dive ... into the life and times of Brian Shrader. From growing up a ridge till farmer, to studying agriculture and becoming an agronomist, Brian discusses what makes him, HIM! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal
O Christmas Trees - Revisiting Indiana Christmas Tree Production
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader revisit a previous episode interviewing Dr. William McFee, a former Purdue Agronomy professor and current tree farm owner. The group discuss Christmas trees, pest and fertility management and how the next generation is still buying real Christmas trees. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company
Know Your Agronomist: Kyle Quick
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob continue talking with local Pioneer agronomists. Joining this episode is Kyle Quick. Kyle is a Pioneer Agronomist in Indiana. He discusses his background and education in agronomy and what he enjoys about Pioneer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou
Planning for Planting 2024
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob continue a discussion on preparing for the next growing season. Now is the time many growers are making decisions for 2024 - especially in terms of inputs and in-season fieldwork. The duo discuss the importance of field fertility and soil sampling, waterhemp issues in Indiana fields and doing your crop healt
Corn Agronomics and 2023 Pioneer Hybrid Draft Results
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern provide an overview of harvest data in Indiana as harvest wraps up. They also discuss making agronomic decisions and what goes into selecting the right seed for your acres. They also provide the final update for the 2023 Pioneer Hybrid Draft. Hybrid draft data took into consideration over 200 plots across t
Recapping the 2023 Growing Season and Discussing New Soybeans
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob round out this series on Purdue Football Agronomics - ending by talking to Andrew Ferrel, Pioneer Product Agronomist and Indiana Hoosier representative. The group look back on the 2023 growing season in Indiana, discuss 2024 and 2025 planning and touch on the new Z-series soybeans. They also talk
Planning for Corn and Soybean Pests and Diseases
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern get closer to wrapping up their series of talking with Corteva and Pioneer personnel who have attended universities on the Purdue Boilermakers football schedule. Representing Northwestern on this episode is Crystal Williams, Pioneer Field Agronomist in Northern Illinois. The trio discuss variability in yiel
The Best Time to Plant Corn
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader continue going through the Purdue Boilermakers football schedule, interviewing Corteva and Pioneer employees and alumni from each school. Joining this week is Jay Zielske, Pioneer Field Agronomist and University of Minnesota Golden Gopher. The trio discuss Minnesota and Indiana harvest updates, how to comba
Corn Performance and Early Yield Results in Indiana
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, host Carl Joern continues to charge through Purdue's football schedule, interviewing alumni from each school the week the teams meet on the gridiron. Joining this episode to provide her prediction is 2x University of Michigan graduate Brook Cunningham. Brook is the Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer of Corteva Agriscience. She wil
Pioneer Germplasm and Local Breeding for National Planting
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob continue to charge through Purdue's football schedule, interviewing alumni from each school the week the teams meet on the gridiron. Joining this episode Nebraska alum and former Corn Husker football player Brandon Wardyn. Brandon, a Husker for their 1997 National Championship, is currently a Corn Evaluation Zo
Fall Update for Pioneer Hybrid Draft
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, host Carl Joern solos this episode, bringing listeners up to speed on Indiana harvest and field observations. He also provides a mid-season roundup for the Purdue Football Schedule podcast episode predictions. Carl also revisits the Pioneer Hybrid Draft. In June, Pioneer agronomists from around the state selected Pioneer Corn Hybrids in a fa
Ear Mold and Harvest Observations in Ohio
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Schrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern continue on with Purdue's football schedule, talking with Pioneer and Corteva agronomy experts from each respective school. Joining this episode is Pioneer Agronomist John Schoenhals. The group discusses field and crop reports in Ohio and Indiana, including reported issues with ear mold, harvest
Iowa Field Conditions and Soybean Planting Across the U.S.
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, host Ben Jacob continues to charge through Purdue's football schedule, interviewing alumni from each school the week the teams meet on the gridiron. Joining this episode are Don Gerhls, Pioneer Soybean Marketing Lead, and Brad Burnett, Pioneer District Lead. Ben and the Hawkeyes discuss Indiana harvest observations, Iowa crop conditions, soy
Corn Stalk Quality Checks Before Harvest
In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob continue going through Purdue's football schedule, talking with Pioneer and Corteva agronomy experts from each respective school. Joining this episode are Dave Koehn and Andy Knepp, Pioneer Agronomists from Illinois and graduates of the University of Illinois. The group discuss field and crop reports in Indiana
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