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Sean and Andrew are sitting down with Purdue's Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti for a conversation about revolutions happening in the people, plants and processes involved in row crop systems. The crew discusses: ✅ The changing dynamic of agronomy professionals ✅ The ins and outs of nitrogen mineralization in corn and soybeans ✅ What makes successful ag innovations ✅ The transition from traditional agronomy to quantitative agronomy ✅ How NASA is advancing agronomic research ✅ The connections between technology, agronomy and physiology
When weather turns unpredictable, herbicide applications can quickly become a balancing act between timeliness and risk. From wind and temperature swings to drought and excess moisture, every environmental factor can influence spray performance, crop safety and weed control. In this Wheat School episode, Bayer Crop Science customer solutions agronomist Jason Sauchuk joins RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell... Read More
Sean and Andrew sit down with Purdue's Dr. Tommy Butts to dig into the nitty-gritty of weed control in corn and soybeans. The crew discusses: ✅ The top weed control issues across the Corn Belt ✅ The evolution of weed resistance ✅ Optimal herbicide formulations, application timing and method ✅ Recommendations for spray drone applications and adoption ✅ The impact of speed on herbicide and fungicide application effectiveness ✅ Additional tools for weed management
Rapid planting progress continues across much of the Corn Belt as farmers also navigate tightening fertilizer supplies, shifting trade developments, and ongoing weather concerns heading deeper into the 2026 growing season. This week's agriculture headlines include the latest USDA Crop Progress report showing corn and soybean planting continuing ahead of the five-year average across much of the Midwest. Weather updates focus on improving planting conditions following recent frost concerns, while hotter and drier conditions continue stressing winter wheat in parts of the Plains. Other headlines include President Donald Trump delaying planned action tied to beef imports, a federal trade court ruling against the administration's global tariff policy and fertilizer markets tightening as global supply concerns continue driving volatility for key crop nutrients. Additional stories include updates on nationwide E15 legislation, a new biofuels partnership between Bayer Crop Science and bp focused on camelina production, new EPA conservation grant funding and Smithfield Foods releasing its latest sustainability report. Today's interview is with Ag News Daily summer intern Josie Kelly. She is a junior at Iowa State University studying Agricultural & Rural Policy Studies alongside Public Relations. In today's conversation, she shares more about her background, interests in agriculture and what she is looking forward to this summer with the Ag News Daily team. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!
On this week's show we bring you to the opening of the new Diageo brewery in Co Kildare, chat to Minister Martin Heydon and Drinks Ireland's Cormac Healy. We hear how treating Irish grain can result in a lower carbon footprint in pig production, look at the paper, talk T2s on winter wheat and have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's Tillage Podcast, we headed to Cork to walk some crops of winter barley, wheat, spring cereals and beans with Liam Leahy of Dairygold.We look at the paper, have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sean and Andrew sit down with Purdue's Dr. Tommy Butts to dig into the nitty-gritty of weed control in corn and soybeans. The crew discusses: ✅ Weather variability's impact on weed management ✅ Overlapping residuals ✅ Planting soybeans before corn ✅ Weed resistance ✅ Ground vs. drone herbicide applications
On this week's podcast we chat to Brett Brothers agronomist Paul Colgan on winter crops management, virus and spring cereals. We look at the paper, get tips on liquid nitrogen use from Luke Thornton and have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's tillage podcast we chat fieldwork and regulations. We chat all things crop nutrition with Robbie Byrne of Precision Nutrition from balancing nutrients to preventing stress. As always, we have the latest news, look at the paper and have advice on identifying plant growth stages, along with the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sean and Andrew are back with Purdue University's Dr. Daniel Quinn to discuss the importance of keeping the fundamentals as the foundation when growing high-yield corn. The crew discusses: ✅ The importance of the fundamentals of growing corn ✅ Interactions between genetics, inputs and management practices ✅ Trends in nutrients and fertilizers ✅ How to keep plants healthy late into the season ✅ The impact that cover crops can have on weed control ✅ Common stressors that need to be taken more seriously Meet the Guests:
Welcome to Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! Today on the show, Lyndsey is joined by: Troy Basaraba of Bayer Crop Science, to talk wild oats in wheat; Dr. Steve Li of Auburn University on Drone Spraying ; Loralee Orr of Corteva on 100 years of Pioneer; Nikki Burnett of Lallemand... Read More
Welcome to Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! Today on the show, Lyndsey is joined by: Troy Basaraba of Bayer Crop Science, to talk wild oats in wheat; Dr. Steve Li of Auburn University on Drone Spraying ; Loralee Orr of Corteva on 100 years of Pioneer; Nikki Burnett of Lallemand... Read More
Herbicide-resistant wild oats continue to challenge wheat growers across Western Canada, and the issue is only intensifying, says Troy Basaraba, technical solutions agronomist with Bayer Crop Science, in this episode of the Wheat School on RealAgriculture. Basaraba says that wild oats have long been a persistent problem, but resistance has elevated the concern. “It’s one... Read More
On this week's podcast we talk fieldwork and the struggle on farms across the country at present. We chat to fungicide expert Professor Fiona Burnett of the Scottish Rural College on resistance.We also run through feed and grain imports for 2025, look at the paper and have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's podcast we chat through fieldwork and jobs to be done. We take a look at Crop Protection Magazine and have the grain market and weather reports. This week we have an interview with Steve Dennis of BASF on product development and much more. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sean and Andrew sit down with Purdue University's Dr. Daniel Quinn to talk about what takes corn from average to high-yielding. The crew discusses: ✅ The diversity of Purdue's corn research efforts ✅ Using variable rate technology for optimal corn planting depth ✅ How weather conditions impact young corn plants ✅ Pros and cons of cover crops ✅ The biggest factors for corn success ✅ The importance of grain fill Meet the Guests:
Welcome to Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! On today's show, Smith is joined by: Kurtis Pilkington of Bayer Crop Science on early-season strategies to protect winter wheat; Jeff Pleskach of Cargill for a spotlight interview; Boyd Mori of the University of Alberta on what to know about cutworm and flea... Read More
Welcome to Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! On today's show, Smith is joined by: Kurtis Pilkington of Bayer Crop Science on early-season strategies to protect winter wheat; Jeff Pleskach of Cargill for a spotlight interview; Boyd Mori of the University of Alberta on what to know about cutworm and flea... Read More
On this week's Tillage Podcast, we chatted to Michael Burke and Conor Condron of J. Grennan and Sons at the company's HQ in Rath, Co Offaly, on the importance of producing high-quality feed using local ingredients.We toured the mill and talk about an investment of €4m to increase capacity and improve efficiency. We will of course talk fieldwork, fertiliser, look at the paper and have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Early-season fungicide decisions can set the tone for winter wheat performance—but timing, tank mixes, and weather all play a role in getting the most out of that first pass. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Wheat School, host Bernard Tobin is joined by Bayer Crop Science agronomist Kurtis Pilkington in the field near Woodstock, Ont., to... Read More
This week's Tillage Podcast focuses on prioritising jobs in the fields, sowing, markets, the tillage payment and the whiskey technical file. We have a chat with Alister McRobbie of Corteva on herbicides for winter and spring crops and as always, we have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sean and Andrew are back with another episode LIVE from Commodity Classic 2026, and this time, we're talking with NCGA's high-yield growers. In this edition of Our Two Cents, we're exploring how these growers are pushing the limits of modern agriculture and advancing their yields. The crew discusses: ✅ Reasons behind getting involved in yield contests ✅ The risk of over-fertilizing ✅ The balance between seed variety and management practices for influencing yields ✅ How to maximize sunlight capture ✅ Navigating farm management under government regulations ✅ The importance of root zone management Meet the Guests:
On this week's podcast we have all the latest news, prioritise jobs when weather allows for fieldwork and look at the grain trend and weather reports. Our guest this week is Alison Bosher, country manager with Life Scientific in Ireland and the UK, on generic plant protection product production. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another option to control disease in corn and soybeans. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Sabih Javed, U.S. corn and soybean fungicide product lead at Bayer Crop Science, discusses how Delaro Complete compares to other products on the market. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sean and Andrew are back with another episode LIVE from Commodity Classic 2026, and this time, we're talking with NCGA's high-yield growers. In this edition of Our Two Cents, we're exploring how these growers are pushing the limits of modern agriculture and advancing their yields. The crew discusses: ✅ The value of soil sampling and pH management ✅ Top-performing seed varieties ✅ A high-yield approach to nutrient management ✅ Irrigation's role in corn production ✅ The reason behind participating in yield contests ✅ An update on corn policy ✅ Differences in management practices for Preceon corn Meet the Guests:
This week's Tillage Podcast features an interview with a member of the Tirlán grain advisory committee and two chats on biological plant protection products from companies that attended the Crop Tec Show in England. Of course, we look at this week's paper and let you know what to look out for, including an introduction to our new video series Yield Watch. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sean and Andrew are kicking off our 2026 LIVE from Commodity Classic series with the Bayer team. In this edition of Our Two Cents, we're exploring products, concepts and science that are driving the agriculture industry forward. The crew discusses: ✅ Expected corn rootworm pressure in 2026 and the impact of extended diapause ✅ The state of technology and traits to protect against rootworm ✅ What's coming next for Dekalb and Asgrow seeds ✅ Leveraging different modes of action for weed control ✅ Setting realistic expectations for new product releases ✅ The evolution of Fiedview and new improvements coming ✅ The value of Fieldview's Seed Advisor Tool ✅ The inside scoop on Fieldview's new partnership with John Deere Meet the Guests:
How is Bayer R&D rethinking plant breeding to put farmers first? JD Rossouw shares how genetics, innovation and FieldView are shaping the future of crops. In this episode of Around the Farm, JD Rossouw, Senior VP & Crop Science R&D Breeding Lead at Bayer Crop Science, joins Tom and Andy to discuss how Bayer is advancing plant breeding through genetics, precision breeding, and global R&D innovation. From accelerating product development timelines to integrating data, environmental modeling, and farmer feedback into breeding decisions, JD explains how Bayer is designing crops for performance, resilience, and profitability. The conversation also explores fruits and vegetables, climate challenges, and what truly differentiates Bayer's breeding organization as the industry looks ahead to 2026 and beyond.
On this week's Tillage Podcast we bring you the second part of our Tillage Podcast recorded live at the Irish Tillage and Land Use Society's spring workshop. We hear about the delay to the new sustainability scheme for malting barley supplied to the Malting Company of Ireland. Have advice on fieldwork and much more. We're joined by Craig England, farmer from Cork and ITLUS president, David Kennedy head of dairy and tillage at Bord Bia, agronomist John Metcalfe and political correspondent with the Irish Farmers Journal Pat O'Toole. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's Tillage Podcast we recorded live in Co Wexford at the Irish Tillage and Land Use Society's spring workshop.This week we're joined by Craig England, farmer from Cork and ITLUS president, David Kennedy head of dairy and tillage at Bord Bia and agronomist John Metcalfe. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Farmers will soon have another herbicide option for tough-to-control weeds. In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Dominik H. Hoffmann, product manager for selective herbicides at Bayer Crop Science, discusses the new product. Listen now to learn more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sean and Andrew are back with Jim Ippolito from The Ohio State University to cover all things soil health management. The crew discusses: ✅ Impact of cover crops on soil health ✅ Balancing short-term economics with long-term farm impacts ✅ What biochar is, and how it affects soil health ✅ What to do with the increased residue from increased corn yields ✅ How much pH impacts nutrient availability ✅ The truth about manure applications ✅ Why phosphorus is hard to access ✅ How soil mineralization works, and how to optimize it Meet the Guest:
On this week's podcast we catch up with Tirlán grain manager Donal Moloney and chat on prices and markets. We have all the latest news on payments, Irish grain in animal feed, Boortmalt and IFA and interview Tirlán grain award winner Bobby Miller. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bayer Crop Science is setting the standard for how fast and how precisely innovation can move from the lab to the field. In this Managing for Profit, Connie Davis, Product Development Scientist for Bayer Crop Science, discusses Bayer's commitment to transforming how new technologies reach farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What does the future of crop science look like? Bayer's top R&D leaders share how FieldView™ and innovation pipelines are driving ag forward in 2026. In this episode, Tom Eickhoff, Chief Science Officer for Climate, and Mike Graham, Head of Plant Breeding at Bayer Crop Science, join Tom and Andy to reflect on 2025 and preview what's ahead in 2026. From the evolution of FieldView™ to Bayer's investments in genome editing, data science, and innovation pipelines, they explore how digital integration and plant breeding are rapidly advancing. Learn how new tools, trialing strategies, and customer-focused development are reshaping the way Bayer delivers value to growers. Plus, hear advice for staying informed and curious as agriculture evolves.
On this week's Tillage Podcast we speak to an expert in fungicide resistance. Andreas Mehl from Bayer talks us through how resistance happens, what we can do to stop it and what the trends are.We cover all the latest news from tillage farmer numbers to malting barley and as always, have the grain market and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this Managing for Profit, Mercedes Diaz, technical product lead at Bayer Crop Science, discusses the effectiveness of Delaro Complete foliar fungicide compared to other products on the market. Listen to learn more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sean and Andrew are joined by Jim Ippolito from The Ohio State University to dig into the science of soil health and fertility. The crew discusses: ✅ How to define soil health ✅ What factors determine soil health ✅ The importance of soil respiration rates ✅ The effects of anaerobic soils and pH ✅ Fungal/bacterial ratios ✅ pH's role in soil fertility and nutrient availability Meet the Guest:
Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney is joined for a spotlight interview with Troy Basaraba of Bayer Crop Science! For today’s RealAg Issues Panel, Haney is joined by Tyler McCann of CAPI, Lyndsey Smith and Kelvinn Heppner of RealAgriculture. Plus, don’t miss the RealAg Radio podcast exclusive bonus... Read More
Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney is joined for a spotlight interview with Troy Basaraba of Bayer Crop Science! For today’s RealAg Issues Panel, Haney is joined by Tyler McCann of CAPI, Lyndsey Smith and Kelvinn Heppner of RealAgriculture. Plus, don’t miss the RealAg Radio podcast exclusive bonus... Read More
On this week's show we have the latest on malting barley contract cuts, including a report from a meeting of growers in Co Laois. We report from the Teagasc National Tillage Conference where Conor Kehoe chatted with some young farmers.Our interview this week is with newly elected grain chairperson John Murphy from Co Wexford. We look at the paper, have the grain trends and weather reports, including details of the EU-India trade deal. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Successful Farming, host Lorie Boyer is joined by Andrew Penny, an Agronomy Lead for the U.S. at Bayer Crop Science, to break down the 2026 spring disease outlook for corn and soybeans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this week's Tillage Podcast we talk about a complete cut of malting barley contracts in Co Laois. We have an entertaining interview with Chris Eglington who owns Crop Angel and sows crops and sprays with drones.As always, we chat on the news of the week and have the grain trend and weather report. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sean and Andrew are back at Purdue University with resident tar spot expert Darcy Telenko. The crew discusses: ✅ Efficacy of fungicide application for tar spot and southern rust ✅ Taking the emotion out of management decisions ✅ Most effective fungicide application timing for a one-pass program ✅ How drones are changing fungicide applications ✅ The yield impact of tar spot disease ✅ How to predict onset of tar spot disease ✅ What research is happening now to better understand tar spot disease Meet the Guest:
In this episode, Rodrigo Santos, President of the Crop Science Division at Bayer, joins Andy and Tom to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Rodrigo shares how Bayer is expanding their field organization, growing the Preceon® Smart Corn System, and leveraging digital tools to accelerate innovation. He also discusses Bayer's global farming insights from South America, the evolution of sustainability practices, and what's coming for the ForGround program. From managing legal challenges to forging stronger grower relationships, this conversation covers Bayer's multi-pronged strategy for the future of agriculture.
Today's guest is Tami Craig Schilling, Vice President of Agronomic Digital Innovation at Bayer Crop Science. Tami brings decades of expertise in agricultural sales, R&D, and digital tools for farmer support. Tami joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how generative AI delivers localized recommendations across the plan-plant-grow-harvest cycle amid variable soil, practices, and weather conditions. Tami also shares practical takeaways like using zip code-based tools such as ELI for prompting that triangulates genetics, environment, and pests—augmenting human expertise with precise agronomy advice, prompt guides for optimal outputs, and scale-neutral support from commercial to smallholder farmers. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the 'AI in Business' podcast!
Sean and Andrew are back at Purdue University with resident tar spot expert Darcy Telenko. The crew discusses: ✅ The changes we've seen in tar spot since our last conversation with Darcy ✅ Optimal temperature and moisture conditions for tar spot disease ✅ The latency period between tar spot infection and visible signs of disease ✅ How tar spot disease correlates with southern rust ✅ A preview of management strategies being tested for tar spot disease Meet the Guest:
Today's guest is Kun He, Lead Scientific Advisor at Bayer Crop Science. He joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI is transforming human talent and workforce development in agricultural manufacturing, balancing data-driven efficiency with the irreplaceable role of human gut instinct. Kun also explores practical takeaways, such as integrating genotyping and phenotyping data to accelerate crop-breeding workflows, empowering breeders to drive "step change" innovations, and treating AI as a co-pilot to check biases while prioritizing customer needs for blockbuster R&D outcomes. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the 'AI in Business' podcast!
Sean and Andrew are back at Purdue University with soybean expert Shaun Casteel, talking about what makes the difference between traditional and high-yield soybean management, and how you can take your crop to the next level. The crew discusses: ✅ Planting soybeans before corn ✅ The maturity-moisture connection ✅ The importance of fungicide seed treatment in timely planting ✅ Soybean planting depths and populations ✅ When variable rate planting makes sense for soybeans ✅ The role of sulfur in soybean production ✅ The impact of narrow rows on yield ✅ Limiting factors in high-yield soybean management Meet the Guest:
Sean and Andrew are at Purdue University to talk to soybean expert Shaun Casteel about the science of soybean production from seed to harvest. The crew discusses: ✅ The research being conducted by Purdue's applied soybean research team ✅ The viability of early planting dates ✅ Optimal soybean plant height and population ✅ Drills vs. planters, and why it might be time to invest ✅ What “going rank” really means ✅ Why soybean yields vary so much ✅ Insights to help fill grain and retain pods Meet the Guest: