Pioneer Agronomy: Indiana

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 across Indiana• Tornado and dust storm crop impact reports• Replant decision guidelines for corn and soybeans• Maturity change considerations for late-planted corn• Practical takeaways for recovering resilient fields  

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 Indiana Field Agronomists Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob.

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 sticking to your hybrid plan pays off. 

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 drone and robotics use for herbicide applications, from current capabilities to regulatory considerations and five-to-ten-year outlooks.Site-specific approaches: Variable-rate herbicide management, precision sprayers, and the foundational work needed to make those systems viable in the future.Alternative application opportunities: Use of drones in non-traditional ag settings such as power lines, solar farms, and rights-of-way.Dr. Butts also shares his background in weed science across multiple states and cropping systems, and offers resources for growers to stay up to date with Purdue's weed science research and recommendations.Resources:https://ipm.missouri.edu/croppest/2024/6/drones_and_herbicides-kb/ https://ag.purdue.edu/btny/purdueweedscience/ 

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 cause bleaching, striping and other issues.)5. Trust but verify new products. There are so many products from biologicals to stabilizers, but it's really important to run tests and verify that the products work. Leave check strips, and verify ROI.During the conversation with hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader, Regg mentions a couple of Pioneer resources including a scouting calendar and a corn disease tracker: Corteva Corn Disease Tracker: https://www.corteva.us/press-releases/Pioneer-Launches-New-Mobile-Tool-to-Identify-Pests-Diseases-and-Deficiencies-in-Crops.htmlPioneer Scouting Calendar: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/scouting-calendar.html

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.” During this episode of the Pioneer Indiana Agronomy Podcast, Hedden talks with hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader. Hededen's advice is to have multiple, very strong modes of action. There is no silver bullet, but there are some new options.  He recommends starting with an excellent pre-emergence product to control water hemp before it breaks through the ground.“After emergence, we are seeing effectiveness with Enlist and Liberty mixed,” Hedden says. “This is what I'd recommend if you've got some really heavy water hemp pressure.”Corteva also has a new product called Kyber® Pro that could be effective.More about Kyber® Pro: https://www.corteva.us/products-and-solutions/crop-protection/kyber-pro.html  

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 probably a lot of nutrient interaction that we don't give it [sulfur] credit for."Listen to the full podcast for more takeaways from all they've learned and what research is in the works to give farmers better answers on questions to do with sulfur and soil fertility programs.-----Follow Brian Shrader on Instagram at @B_K_Shrader.Follow Ben Jacob on X at @thebenjacob and on Facebook at Ben Jacob Agronomy.Don't forget to like and subscribe for more real time updates from the Pioneer Agronomy team!-----

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 

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 resilient, and they will overwinter. It takes temperatures of -40 degrees celsius to kill off many insects that affect crop health.  Further reading: What makes winter winter, "winter?" https://extension.sdstate.edu/what-makes-winter-wheat-winter-wheat 

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 is a supply chain management process that enables a company to project future demand and successfully customize company output—be it products or services—according to those projections. It is the linchpin of an effective supply chain, which makes it doubly important to business.Indiana Strategic Agriculture Plan: https://www.in.gov/isda/programs-and-initiatives/indiana-agriculture-strategic-plan/  2025 Agronomy Research Summary: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy-science.html  

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 against a plate. So, a denser sample if going to have more of an impact at the same weight. They are an excellent tool when used properly, but it's still best to have scales on your grain cart.If you're testing new agronomic products - go perpendicular to the rows.One year of data is pretty challenging to make a decision from. Try to use at least a three-year data set from 30 locations or more. As salespeople are knocking on your door for products to use in 2025, if they can't talk to you about the data, don't buy. 

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 question: when do you apply fungicide to combat this pesky new disease? The answer goes back to the weather and to moisture levels. "Visually it's a really hard disease to scout for, but to some degree you can know it's present," says Indiana agronomist Ben Jacobs. "There is a planting date correlation this year that will match back up with the weather. You can kind of predict or get an idea of how heavy the pressure it going to be if you focus on when you planted and how much moisture you got."If this is the first season dealing with tar spot, here's the best advice from the Indiana Agronomy podcast: 

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 argument to wait for more moisture in the ground. But if it's my ground and I have the time to get across the field, I'm going to do it in that weather window. I'm in favor of getting it done," says Pioneer Agronomist Ben Jacob.It's harder to take soil samples when the ground is dry, and some of the numbers could be skewed slightly due to the lack of moisture. If you're going to sample now, podcast host and agronomist Brian Shrader reminds us that soil samples need to be taken at the same depth, even if it's hard to drive the probe to full depth.Find more resources on nutrient management in the soil from Pioneer here: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy-science/topic.nutrientManagement.html     

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 raised concerns about crops turning black, largely due to hot, dry weather and disease pressure. There's also discussion on the breakdown of stover post-harvest. Reports from Pioneer test plots show several hybrids exceeding 300 bushels per acre, with Z-series soybeans also achieving strong yields.For more information on stand evaluation, visit:  https://www.pioneer.com/us/yield-results.html

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.

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/dam /dpagco/pioneer/na/ca/en/files/articles/DF-Reducing-Yield-Loss-from-Pod-Shattering-in-Soybean-NA_CA_EN_V1.pdf Wheat Planting: https://www.pioneer.com/us/products/wheat.html 

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 getting in touch with your local sales rep or territory manager. Get a look inside Pioneer's breeding program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c-DUEcF5Cs Take a tour of a seed production facility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzof2wXNR9c   

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 this episode, three agronomists on what the perfect growing season would look like in the Midwest. What would you say for your crops?Don't forget to like, follow or subscribe for more expert advice from Pioneer Seeds!https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/high-night-temperature-corn.html 

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

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 heat we experienced early this week.More about Southern v Common Rust: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/common_rust.html 

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 also discusses deciding when and where to deploy resources when things get tight.Additional Resources:Yield Impact of Premature Plant Death in Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Yield-Impact-of-Premature-Plant-Death-in-Corn.htmlPhantom Yield Loss in Corn - A Five-Year Nebraska Field Study: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/phantom-yield-loss-corn.html

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 Calculator: www.cropprotectionnetwork.org/fungicide-roi-calculatorTar Spot in Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/tar-spot.htmlTar Spot of Corn in the U.S. and Canada: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Tar-Spot-of-Corn.htmlTar Spot Tolerant Corn Hybrids: https://www.pioneer.com/us/products/corn/tar-spot.htmlSouthern Rust of Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/southern_rust_cropfocus.htmlAre Corn Fungicides Worth the Additional Cost? https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/fungicidesworthcost.html

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 management, yield impact and how to submit samples to Purdue University.Additional Resources:Red Crown Rot in Soybeans: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/red-crown-rot-soybeans.htmlSudden Death Syndrome of Soybeans: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/sds.html

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_cropfocus.htmlArticle - Southern Rust of Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/southern_rust_cropfocus.htmlArticle - Rescue Nitrogen Applications to Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/nitrogen-loss-and-rescue-applications-in-corn.htmlArticle - Is Smoke from Wildfires Affecting Crop Yields?: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/wildfires-crop-yields.html

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/Resources/crop-protection/disease-mgmt/prevent-control-soybean-diseases.htmlArticle: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/corn_pollination_success_cropfocus.html 

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/crop-protection/disease-mgmt/watch-for-southern-rust-in-corn.html   

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.

 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 intelligence in agriculture.

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 a Successful Soybean Double-Crop - https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Enlist-with-double-crop-soybeans.htmlArticle: Management of Late-Planted Soybeans - https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Management-of-Late-Planted-Soybeans.htmlArticle: Timing Soybean Desiccation as a Harvest Aid - https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Timing-Soybean-Desiccation-As-A-Harvest-Aid.htmlArticle: Effect of Foliar Fungicide Timing on Corn Yield - https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/foliar_fungicide_corn_yield.html

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. The group also discuss drought-tolerant corn hybrids and the importance of taking care of fields early and often. ResourcesArticle - Tar Spot of Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Tar-Spot-of-Corn.htmlVideo - How Tar Spot Spreads: https://youtu.be/3coT-ICaNSw?si=BOY0WSZpEVLawMccArticle - Gray Leaf Spot of Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/gray_leaf_spot_cropfocus.htmlPDF - Pioneer Research to Develop Drought-Tolerant Corn Hybrids: https://www.pioneer.com/CMRoot/Pioneer/US/products/seed_trait_technology/see_the_difference/corn_drought.pdfArticle - Heat Stress Effects on Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/heat-stress-corn.html

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. 

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 commodity prices. 

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 nitrogen management, herbicides and tackling weeds early, corn fungicide applications and much, much more. ResourcesMaximizing the Value of Foliar Fungicides in Corn: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/maximizing_foliar_fungicides_corn.htmlManaging to Overcome Stubborn Weeds: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/management-tips/managing-to-overcome-stubborn-weeds.htmlEarly Season Weed Control is a Must: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/early-season-weed-control-cropfocus.htmlWhite Mold Management: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/white_mold.html

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 this year, sulfur and other inputs and Dr. Quinn writes out a prescription for high corn yield. 

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 and Carl provide insight and tips on how growers can navigate an unusual planting season and keep their crop set up for yield success. ResourcesCorn and Soybean Scouting Calendar: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/scouting-calendar.htmlReproductive Soybean Growth Stages and Scouting Tips: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/landing-reproductive.htmlVegetative Corn Growth Stages and Scouting Tips: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/corn-ve-v2.html

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. 

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://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Early-Season-Frost-Damage-to-Corn.htmlArticle - Freeze Damage in Wheat: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/freeze-damage-in-wheat.htmlVideo - Scouting for Frost Damage in Soybeans: https://youtu.be/cZsfx4XS0Rs?si=yHzaLyXutTbSPjUsVideo - Scouting for Frost or Freeze-Damaged Soybeans: https://youtu.be/rrjwXWKQMLc?si=QrfrO2SzG7EhNSndVideo - Evaluating Soybean Stand After Freeze: https://youtu.be/F4d4yxfg8kY

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 and Varieties Selected:R1:1 - P35Z76E soybeansR1:2 - P1742Q cornR1:3 - P14830Q cornR1:4 - P13777V cornR1:5 -  P1136AM cornR1:6 - P1380AM cornR1:7 - P1587Q cornR1:8 - P32Z91E soybeansR1:9 - P13841AM cornR1:10 - P10811AM cornR1:11 - P28Z30E soybeansR2:1 - P1170AM cornR2:2 - P1222AM cornR2:3 - P38Z63E soybeansR2:4 - P13050AM cornR2:5 - P31Z03E soybeansR2:6 - P37Z06E soybeansR2:7 - P40Z57E soybeansR2:8 - P28Z89E soybeansR2:9 - P23Z82E soybeansR2:10 - P10477Q cornR2:11 - P09312V cornResourcesPioneer Corn Product Catalog: https://www.pioneer.com/us/product-catalog/crop-corn.htmlPioneer Soybean Product Catalog: https://www.pioneer.com/us/product-catalog/crop-soybean.htmlPrevious Drafts2023 Pioneer Hybrid Draft: https://pioneer-agronomy-indiana.simplecast.com/episodes/pioneer-hybrid-draft-20232022 Pioneer Hybrid Draft: https://pioneer-agronomy-indiana.simplecast.com/episodes/pioneer-hybrid-draft

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. 

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 photosynthesis and Pioneer genetics. ResourcesArticle: Solar Radiation in Corn Production: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/solar-radiation-corn.htmlArticle: Effects of Reduced Solar Radiation on Corn Growth and Yield: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/reduced-solar-radiation-on-corn.html

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. ResourcesArticle: Corn Planting Depth: Soil Temperature and Moisture Flux in the FurrowArticle: Corn Planting DepthVideo: Corn Planting Depth: 5 Reasons Why It's ImportantWebpage: Corn Planting Depth Drives Yield Potential 

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 to plant seeds at sufficient density to maximize light capture and yield potential but avoid planting more seeds than necessary, which would incur additional seed cost and could potentially have a detrimental effect on the crop due to increased competition among the plants for resources.ResourcesSoybean Seeding Rate Considerations: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/soybean-seeding-rates.htmlSoybean Seeding Rate - Past, Present and VRS Future: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/Soybean-Seeding-Rate-Past-Present-VRS-Future.html

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 future of weather data and how it will impact yield for growers.