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As harvest season progresses, staying informed and proactive about potential issues can make all the difference. For growers facing the challenges of vivipary and other quality concerns, having a clear plan and an understanding of insurance policies can help navigate this unpredictable season. On today's episode, Eric Wilson chats with Iowa State University - Extension and Outreach's Eric Weuve about vivipary, managing the impact of recent weather on corn quality, and navigating crop insurance. Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Stalk RotBetween the Rows® - Premature Sprouting of Corn (Vivipary)Iowa State University - Worth a Phone Call to Your Crop Insurance Agent?AgWeb - Why You Need to Call an Insurance Adjuster Before the Combine RollsIowa State University - Grain Quality Concerns with Recent Wet Weather Harvest Progress Report Wyffels Hybrids 2026 Product Spotlight Videos Host: Eric WilsonGuest: Eric Weuve, Farm Business Management Field Specialist - Iowa State University Extension and OutreachProducer: Nick Helten We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected].

Ever wonder what harvest looks like behind-the-scenes at a seed corn company? While corn growers across the Midwest are getting rolling with harvest, the Wyffels research and production teams are managing their own harvest tasks. On this week's episode of "Keeping It Independent", we explore how these teams managed a challenging 2026 growing season to develop and deliver products for 2027 and beyond. Join Eric Wilson, Dr. Shane Meis, and Matt Carton as they share their experiences and insights on navigating the unpredictable weather patterns and the impact on corn production. Links discussed in this episode:Our Independent Corn Breeding ProgramSeed Corn Production at WyffelsWyffels Hybrids - Harvest Progress ReportProduct Spotlight Videos We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected].  Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it. ►  Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids Hosts: Eric Wilson, Matt Carton, Dr. Shane MeisProducer: Nick Helten

It might only be mid-September, but it's already looking like October across the central Midwest. The corn crop is ahead of schedule, and it's time to make sure your harvest plan is in place. On today's episode, the Wyffels Agronomy Team talks early yield results, crown rot concerns, and other harvest considerations. Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Stalk RotFarm Rescue + Wyffels Hybrids Harvest Progress Report Wyffels Hybrids 2026 Product Spotlight Videos Corn Belt Award & Scholarship Hosts: Eric Wilson, Ryan GentleProducer: Nick Helten We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected].

Too much rain? Not enough rain? Too much heat? All of the above at certain times? It's been a stressful year for the corn crop across the Midwest, and we're starting to see the impact in September. On today's show, Wyffels Area Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Andy Swanson review crown and stalk rot concerns as we enter the dog days the growing season. In the second half of the show, we check in with Iowa State's Dr. Erin Hodgson about corn rootworm pressure (or the lack thereof) in 2026.  Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Yield CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Stalk RotWyffels Hybrids - Corn Rootworm Monitoring ProgramIowa State University - Dr. Erin HodgsonIowa State University Mesonet We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected].

A tale of two seasons in the Corn Belt. To the west, dust. To the east, mud. What does it all mean for the corn crop in these areas? Well, the answer might surprise you. Crop development is ahead of normal in many parts of the Corn Belt, with some fields approaching full dent or even half milk line earlier than expected because of heat and stress. Wyffels Area Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen break down what they're seeing in corn right now across very different environments. The conversation focuses on grain fill stage, crop health, and how drought or excess moisture is already shaping yield potential and stalk integrity. They also share a practical framework for deciding whether late fungicide applications still make sense. Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Yield CalculatorBetween the Rows® - Stalk RotWyffels 80th Anniversary Customer Appreciation EventCrop Protection Network - Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Foliar DiseasesCrop Protection Network - Southern Rust MapCrop Protection Network - Tar Spot MapIowa State University Mesonet We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected].  Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it. ►  Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids Hosts: Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen Producer: Nick Helten #Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops  #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #flooding #MidwestWX #minnesota #iowa #stalkrot #drought

It's time for some Corn Disease 101. For our 101st episode, we're going back to school with Iowa State University Extension Field Crops Pathologist Alison Robertson to learn everything about 2026 disease pressure. She talks with Wyffels Area Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson about the Corn Belt's "yo-yo" weather that's kept disease mostly in check this year. Then they do deep dives on tar spot, southern rust, gray leaf spot, and more. While this season may feel fairly uneventful for those monitoring crop health, Alison’s insights remind us that knowledge is power. Understanding the diseases present, even at low levels, can help farmers make informed decisions about their crop management strategies.  Links discussed in this episode:Crop Protection Network - Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Foliar DiseasesCrop Protection Network - Southern Rust MapCrop Protection Network - Tar Spot MapIowa State University MesonetBetween The Rows® - Southern RustBetween The Rows® - Tar Spot We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected].  Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it. ►  Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids Host: Eric Wilson Producer: Nick Helten #Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops  #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #flooding #MidwestWX #tarspot #southernrust #iowastate #iowa #grayleafspot

Happy 100th episode! August is here and the corn is looking, by and large, pretty good. But we can't take our eye off the ball! Disease pressure is ticking up, and we all know how quickly a positive yield outlook can turn sour. On today's episode, the agronomy team shares crop updates from Illinois and Iowa, checks in on aphids, and covers the latest on tar spot & southern rust. Shoutout to our "junior agronomist", Gracie, for joining us to celebrate the milestone episode! Links discussed in this episode:Crop Protection Network - Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Foliar DiseasesCrop Protection Network - Southern Rust MapCrop Protection Network - Tar Spot MapIowa State University MesonetIllinois State ClimatologistBetween The Rows® - Southern RustBetween The Rows® - Tar Spot We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected].  Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it. ►  Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids Hosts: Eric Wilson, Ryan Gentle, Robby Meeker Producer: Nick Helten #Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops  #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #flooding #MidwestWX #rootworm #tarspot #southernrust #drought

Guess who's back? Back again. Our old nemesis Southern Rust is starting to pop up across the Corn Belt. And it's not the only disease creeping into local fields. As we approach August, there are several key management decisions to consider to help maximize yields this fall. On today's episode, the Wyffels Agronomy team dives into fungicide efficacy, drought watch-outs, and what makes 2026 different from 2025. Links discussed in this episode:Crop Protection Network - Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Foliar Diseases Crop Protection Network - Southern Rust MapCrop Protection Network - Tar Spot MapIowa State University MesonetIllinois State ClimatologistBetween The Rows® - Southern RustBetween The Rows® - Tar Spot We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected].  Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it. ►  Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids Hosts: Eric Wilson, Brent TharpProducer: Nick Helten #Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops  #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #flooding #MidwestWX #rootworm #tarspot #southernrust #drought

On a special episode of Keeping It Independent, we sit down with agronomy intern Greta Hall.  A Paris, Illinois native and University of Illinois student, she spent the summer traveling across the Central Corn Belt, working alongside farmers, sales representatives, and agronomists to gain firsthand experience for a career in agriculture. Greta was eager to share insights from her Wyffels internship. We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected].  Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it. ►  Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids #Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops  #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #Illinois #intern

As smoke from the fireworks clears, we take a moment to see how the corn crop stands across the central Midwest. In July, corn growers are facing weather and crop management challenges. In this episode of Keeping It Independent, Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss the impact of recent heavy rains and their implications for corn growth and health. By staying informed about weather patterns, monitoring crop health, and implementing effective management strategies, farmers can mitigate risks and optimize their yields. Links discussed in this episode:Crop Protection Network - Tar Spot MapIowa State University MesonetIllinois State ClimatologistBetween The Rows® - Tar SpotWyffels Hybrids Corn Rootworm Monitoring Program We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected].  Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it. ►  Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids Hosts: Eric Wilson, Ryan GentleProducer: Nick Helten #Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops  #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #flooding #MidwestWX #rootworm #tarspot #southernrust

As the calendar flips from June to July, things are looking mostly good across the Corn Belt. But that doesn't mean we can let our guard down. Tar spot is popping up across the region and it's time to consider how you're going to protect your yield potential during the heart of the growing season. On today's podcast, the Wyffels Agronomy team talks plant health, disease control, and protecting your corn's yield. Links discussed in this episode:Crop Protection Network - Tar Spot MapIowa State University MesonetBetween The Rows® - Tar SpotCrop Protection Network - Management of Corn Diseases We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected].  Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it. ►  Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids #Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops  #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #flooding #MidwestWX #rootworm #tarspot #southernrust #haildamage

Back in May, much of the Corn Belt was begging for rain. Now? Not so much. Frequent and heavy rain are causing challenges across the central Midwest. On today's podcast, the Wyffels Agronomy Team discusses nitrogen loss, fungicide decisions, hail damage, and disease watch-outs. Links discussed in this episode:Between The Rows® - Understanding Nitrogen LossIowa State University MesonetBetween The Rows® - Tar SpotBetween The Rows® - Damage from Summer Storms We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected].  Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it. ►  Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids #Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops  #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #flooding #MidwestWX #rootworm #tarspot #southernrust #haildamage

June is giving us a bit of everything. Powerful early season storms. Hot and muggy days. Cool and rainy stretches... But, you know what? Overall, the corn is looking pretty good. On today's podcast, the Wyffels Agronomy Team discusses early season greensnap and root lodging concerns, weed management, and more! Key Takeaways- Recent weather events have created both challenges and opportunities for corn farmers.- Early season greensnap injuries may have less impact on overall yield than injuries sustained later in the season.- Strategic weed management is crucial to maintaining crop health and avoiding potential yield losses. Links discussed in this episode:Between The Rows® - Weed ManagementAmes, Iowa "Between the Rows In Field Edition" - Event DetailsBetween The Rows® - Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on CornBetween The Rows® - Damage from Summer Storms We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected].  Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it. ►  Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids #Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops  #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #greensnap #MidwestWX #rootworm #rootlodging #weedmanagement

Corn suddenly hit the fast forward button! Recent heat and rains have supercharged plant growth. But that doesn't come without its challenges...and the need to act quickly. On today's episode, the Wyffels Agronomy Team covers rootless corn, tassel wrap, weed management, and other questions Corn Belt farmers have as we enter the heart of summer. So before things speed up any more, hit pause, give this show a listen, and tackle June with confidence. Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Herbicide Tolerance ChartBetween The Rows® - Weed Management Wyffels Hybrids GDU CalculatorBetween The Rows® - Herbicide Injury in Corn We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected].  Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it. ►  Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids #Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops  #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #soilconditions #nitrogen #GDU #herbicide #leafwrap #rootlesscorn #postapps #weedmanagement

As the weather warms up and the corn growing season gets rolling, farmers face critical decisions regarding post-application strategies. Have you ever wondered how to ensure your crops thrive during this crucial phase? On today's podcast, we’ll explore expert tips and insights from Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle, who discuss effective practices for post-application, other common early season challenges, and innovative solutions to keep your corn healthy and productive. Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids Herbicide Tolerance ChartWyffels Hybrids GDU CalculatorBetween The Rows® - Herbicide Injury in Corn We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected].  Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it. ►  Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids #Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops  #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #planters #plant26 #replant #soilconditions #nitrogen #GDU #herbicide