FBN Podcast

The FBN Podcast enters a hiatus for now in order to deliver content in new formats through other social channels. Dr. Darin Lickfeldt explains the move in response to farmer feedback and highlights other ways to get advice from the FBN Agronomy team.   Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Waterhemp and palmer amaranth are common threats to crop health throughout the corn belt. FBN agronomists Dr. Darin Lickfeldt and Dr. Wade Givens discuss common herbicide applications to fight pigweed and known resistance to certain modes of action.     Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Address weed pressures this fall to promote a healthy growing season for your winter wheat crop. FBN agronomists Dr. Darin Lickfeldt and Holly Thrasher look at herbicide applications and other steps to take to control winter annuals.   Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Pathogens can overwinter in your fields and pose a threat to your next season’s crop. FBN agronomists Dr. Darin Lickfeldt and LeRoy Toohey explore several steps you can take to manage fungal pressure and reduce your risk of crop disease in the offseason.   Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Using a desiccant can aid drydown in soybean plants and protect your overall yield by helping you get into your fields to combine sooner. In this week's episode, Darin and Wade outline common desiccant applications and some things for you to consider when using a harvest aid on your crops. Listen to their discussion for more information on: What a desiccant can do for your soybeans -- and what it won't do The differences between paraquat, saflufenacil and sodium chlorate What signs you should look for before applying a harvest aid How an application's preharvest interval factors into your schedule of harvest activities   Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  

Farm economics are tight, and you need ways to cut your seed costs without compromising on quality. This is why many farmers are choosing to growing conventional this season.  In this week's episode, Darin and Doyle walk us through chemical programs for conventional corn and soybeans in order to help minimize any challenges farmers may face. Tune in to learn more about: Conventional vs. traited seed cost savings and ROI Weed control and what factors to consider when choosing a residual and post-emergence programs Options available for below and above ground insect control Are there really any differences between conventional vs. traited when it comes to disease control? www.f2fgenetics.com Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Let's talk about harvest preparations. Have you started evaluating your end-of-season crop? In this episode, Dr. Darin Lickfeldt and Holly Thrasher highlight a few considerations to keep in mind when assessing your final crop such as:  Overall plant health and how it affects your harvest prioritization Evaluating ears what you should look out for How to inspect for late season nitrogen deficiencies Did you make the right chemical choices? How can you adjust your chemical program for next year?    Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. www.FBN.com

With soybeans in the high $8s, and wheat in the high $4s price range, is there a way to spread some of your risk? How about a way to not be tied to a single commodity crop with all the unknowns that tariffs might bring? LeRoy & Darin cover double cropping systems (with a focus on winter wheat and soybeans) in this episode. double cropping can control soil erosion and keep nitrates from leaching out double cropping can helps spread out your fixed costs across 2 crops double cropping can increase return on investment double cropping can increase overall production for food and feed stock LeRoy talks about the two primary systems of double cropping and provides best practices to help you steer clear of some common hurdles. If you happen to be in a more arid region, he will discuss a few different crops that you might turn to for your double cropping plan.  Listen to this episode to learn how to get the most out of your double cropping system! Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. www.FBN.com

It's officially mid-August, which means harvest is quickly approaching. In this week's episode, Darin chats with Senior Staff Agronomist Hunter Stone about how to prep for harvest, yield monitors, and a few to-dos to ensure your technology and equipment is up to speed and ready to hit the field. Tune in to learn more about:  This year's harvest timeline The importance of yield monitors Calibration and a few components associated with it You can text "agronomy" to 313131 and fill out a short form to ask the FBN Agronomy Team a question that they'll answer in an upcoming episode. Want more farming trends and insights like this podcast? Tune into an upcoming webinar: www.fbn.com/events Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. www.FBN.com

In this episode, we're talking about in-season fungicide strategies, primarily in corn. Our goal is to help improve your crop health & performance.  We'll answer the question: "Can applied fungicides improve yields?" You can text "agronomy" to 313131 and fill out a short form to ask the FBN Agronomy Team a question that they'll answer in an upcoming episode. Want more farming trends and insights like this podcast? Tune into an upcoming webinar: www.fbn.com/events Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. www.FBN.com

This week on The FBN podcast, we're bringing you another agronomy focused episode where our experts discuss season-specific challenges growers may be facing in the field. In this episode, FBN's Head of Agronomy Dr. Darin Lickfeldt and Senior Staff Agronomist Holly Thrasher address corn pollination and factors that impact it. Tune in to learn:   -Common factors that have an effect on corn pollination -How to irrigate during the pollination season  -What pests to look out for and how they could affect pollination   -What to do to improve pollination when biological factors aren't in your favor   You can text "agronomy" to 313131 and fill out a short form to ask the FBN Agronomy Team a question that they'll answer in an upcoming episode. Want more farming trends and insights like this podcast? Tune into an upcoming webinar: www.fbn.com/events Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. www.FBN.com

In this week's podcast, FBN's Head of Agronomy, Dr. Darin Lickfeldt, and Senior Staff Agronomist, Hunter Stone, take a deep dive into field scouting, outlining the different technologies and resources that are available to assist farmers in their scouting needs. Tune in to learn more about: Different technologies farmers can use to scout their field more efficiently The importance of record keeping, and some recommendations for keeping good records in preparation for scouting Best practices and resources to help identify pests, and ways to predict when they will arrive How to select the most efficient imagery option when scouting a field You can text "agronomy" to 313131 and fill out a short form to ask the FBN Agronomy Team a question that they'll answer in an upcoming episode. Want more farming trends and insights like this podcast? Tune into an upcoming webinar: www.fbn.com/events Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. www.FBN.com

A podcast for farmers about how you can gain more choice, freedom and transparency in your farming business. This week, FBN's Head of Agronomy Dr. Darin Lickfeldt is joined by FBN's Senior Staff Agronomist Doyle Oerter. Together, they address nitrogen fertility and what growers should know about sidedress and lay-by applications of nitrogen on corn.    Learn more about: What % of this season’s nitrogen fertilizer should go out in your sidedress application How to determine the best rate of nitrogen in the sidedress application in extremely wet conditions Which placement options for the sidedress application make the most sense for your crop   You can text "agronomy" to 313131 and fill out a short form to ask the FBN Agronomy Team a question that they'll answer in an upcoming episode. Want more farming trends and insights like this podcast? Tune into an upcoming webinar: www.fbn.com/events Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. www.FBN.com

A podcast for farmers about how you can gain more choice, freedom and transparency in your farming business. In this week's episode, Dr. Darin Lickfeldt, Head of Agronomy at FBN, and LeRoy Toohey, senior staff agronomist discuss seed emergence, what we can do to influence its success, and factors that may fall out of our control -- particularly during extremely wet planting seasons like this one.   Tune in for helpful tips and advice such as equipment recommendations that could improve emergence and germination, abiotic and biological factors to anticipate, and actionable items that you can put into practice to positively impact your crop.   You can text "agronomy" to 313131 and fill out a short form to ask the FBN Agronomy Team a question that they'll answer in an upcoming episode. Want more farming trends and insights like this podcast? Tune into an upcoming webinar: www.fbn.com/events Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. www.FBN.com  

In this episode, join FBN CEO Amol Deshpande for a conversation with our panel of ag market experts as they discuss weather impacts, global trade, and what to expect from the markets this season. Panelists: Kevin McNew, PhD, FBN Chief Economist Stephen Byrne, Equity Analyst, Bank of America Jeffrey Doran, Senior Business Meteorologist, Planalytics Have questions you want us to answer on the next episode? Send them to social@farmersbusinessnetwork.com, and we'll answer them in an upcoming podcast episode. We're keeping Farmers First®. Learn more about FBN Cash Grain Management: https://use.farmersbusinessnetwork.com/cash-grain-management   FBN Advisory services are offered by FBN BR LLC, dba FBN Brokerage and FBN Advisory NFA ID: 0508695 Read our Risk Disclosure and Privacy Policy. The risk of trading futures and options can be substantial and may not be suitable for all investors. All information, publications, and reports, including this specific material, used and distributed by FBN BR LLC shall be construed as a solicitation. FBN BR LLC does not distribute research reports, employ research analysts, or maintain a research department as defined in CFTC Regulation 1.71. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

In the first agronomy update on The FBN Podcast, Dr. Darin Lickfeldt, Head of Agronomy at FBN, and his team make their introductions, share their background and expertise, and offer a preview of the experience, tips and agronomic updates they'll bring to farmers every other week. You can text "agronomy" to 313131 and fill out a short form to ask the FBN Agronomy Team a question that they'll answer in a next episode. Want more farming trends and insights like this podcast? Tune into an upcoming webinar: www.fbn.com/events   F2F Genetics Network branded seed products, and FBN Direct, are offered by FBN Inputs LLC and are available only in states where FBN Inputs LLC is licensed. Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Prices and savings may vary. Terms and conditions are subject to change at any time and without notice. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registered trademarks of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

A podcast for farmers about how you can gain more choice, freedom and transparency in your farming business. In this episode: Breaking down the FBN Ag Chem Price Transparency Report on farm chemical prices and the wide variability among the prices farmers pay for their chemicals; tips for handling stress on the farm with Ted Matthews, a rural mental health expert from Minnesota; and why you should consider getting a second opinion on your farm's crop insurance. Send your questions to social@farmersbusinessnetwork.com, and we'll answer them in an upcoming podcast episode. We're keeping Farmers First®. Want more farming trends and insights like this podcast? Tune into an upcoming webinar: www.fbn.com/events

Ben Harms is head of strategy and operations at FBN Crop Marketing. He's on the podcast to share why, and how, FBN jumped into the complex ecosystem this is grain marketing. At FBN, we have strong farmer relationships, but we also don't look like a lot of other grain companies do. That's by design, and Ben is walking us through it in this exclusive episode on FBN Crop Marketing. Have questions you want us to answer on the next episode? Send them to social@farmersbusinessnetwork.com, and we'll answer them in an upcoming podcast episode. We're keeping Farmers First®. Learn more about FBN Cash Grain Management: https://use.farmersbusinessnetwork.com/cash-grain-management     FBN Advisory services are offered by FBN BR LLC, dba FBN Brokerage and FBN Advisory NFA ID: 0508695 Read our Risk Disclosure and Privacy Policy. The risk of trading futures and options can be substantial and may not be suitable for all investors. All information, publications, and reports, including this specific material, used and distributed by FBN BR LLC shall be construed as a solicitation. FBN BR LLC does not distribute research reports, employ research analysts, or maintain a research department as defined in CFTC Regulation 1.71. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

A podcast for farmers about how you can gain more choice, freedom and transparency in your farming business. In this episode: Breaking down the FBN Corn Seed Discounts Report, looking at the benefits of making a starter fertilizer application this spring, how and why FBN jumped into the grain marketing ecosystem; and discussing the latest headlines on soybean quality and where seed treatments can play a role in getting beans off to a strong start. Download the Corn Seed Discount Report here:  use.farmersbusinessnetwork.com/corn-discount-report-2018/?UTM_Source=fbnpodcast   Send your questions to social@farmersbusinessnetwork.com, and we'll answer them in an upcoming podcast episode. We're keeping Farmers First®. Want more farming trends and insights like this podcast? Tune into an upcoming webinar: www.fbn.com/events

FBN Chief Economist Dr. Kevin McNew is taking us on a deep dive into ways that FBN is shaping the new farm economy through transparency... whether that’s transparency in pricing, or industry practices, or transparency in performance. This is a part of our mission at FBN, and we believe that greater transparency is one of the key ways that you as farmers are able to level the playing field and ensure the industry is working for you. So think of this episode as your personal lesson on transparency in agriculture, brought to you from the virtual classroom of FBN chief economist, Dr. Kevin McNew. Send your questions to social@farmersbusinessnetwork.com, and we'll answer them in an upcoming podcast episode. We're keeping Farmers First®. Want more farming trends and insights like this podcast? Tune into an upcoming webinar: www.fbn.com/events     FBN Advisory services are offered by FBN BR LLC, dba FBN Brokerage and FBN Advisory NFA ID: 0508695 Read our Risk Disclosure and Privacy Policy. Copyright © 2014-2019 Farmer's Business Network, Inc. All rights Reserved. The sprout logo, "Farmers Business Network", "FBN", and "Farmers First" are registered service marks of Farmer's Business Network, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  The risk of trading futures and options can be substantial and may not be suitable for all investors. All information, publications, and reports, including this specific material, used and distributed by FBN BR LLC shall be construed as a solicitation. FBN BR LLC does not distribute research reports, employ research analysts, or maintain a research department as defined in CFTC Regulation 1.71. This website contains information obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed by FBN BR LLC. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. For the purposes of quality assurance and compliance, phone calls to and from FBN BR LLC may be recorded.

Did you know that the exact same seed can be sold under 2 different brand names? It's a practice called seed relabeling.  We're sharing our analysis of which brands relabel seeds and how much it could be costing you?  Have you been thinking about taking fall soil samples to help create next year's fertility plan? We'll share the best methods to take your samples and get them off to the lab for analysis. We're also discussing GT tolerant soybeans, and holding back seed for the first time in decades!  Download the Seed Relabeling Report Today!  use.farmersbusinessnetwork.com/seed-relabeling-report-2018/?UTM_Source=fbnpodcast     A podcast for farmers about how you can gain more choice, freedom and transparency in your farming business. Send your questions to social@farmersbusinessnetwork.com, and we'll answer them in an upcoming podcast episode. We're keeping Farmers First®. Want more farming trends and insights like this podcast? Tune into an upcoming webinar: www.fbn.com/events

"Have you ever wondered how the bottom dollar you pay for seeds is determined? Or which seed trait packages would give you the best yield and net revenue? It used to be that 1/3 the value of something new in agriculture would go to the farmer, 1/3 to the inventor, and 1/3 to all the distribution steps in between. But as you look at our trait pricing study, that value share is completely out of whack."  Download the Seed Traits Report at: use.fbn.com/do-seed-traits-pay-report-2019/?UTM_Source=fbnpodcast   A podcast for farmers about how you can gain more choice, freedom and transparency in your farming business. Send your questions to social@farmersbusinessnetwork.com, and we'll answer them in an upcoming podcast episode. We're keeping Farmers First®. Want more farming trends and insights like this podcast? Tune into an upcoming webinar: www.fbn.com/events

Thousands of FBN members have anonymously contributed seed invoices to shed light on a common seed industry practice, seed zone pricing. We'll share some of those findings.  To download a recent seed zone pricing report, visit: https://emergence.fbn.com/do-you-know-how-much-seed-zone-pricing-actually-costs-you FBN members can download the full report in their accounts at www.FBN.com In this episode we'll also cover what it takes to grow conventional corn.  Have a topic you want us to cover? Send your questions to social@farmersbusinessnetwork.com. At FBN, our goal is to help farmers gain more choice, freedom and transparency in their farming businesses. The F2F Genetics Network was created to bring farmers radical innovation, transparency and economics through an entirely new model for seed development and purchasing. Visit: use.farmersbusinessnetwork.com/f2fgenetics