A Penney For Your Thoughts

Sean and Andrew are back with another episode from the University of Illinois' Crop Physiology Field Day. We've got the home team advantage with insights straight from the source.    The crew discusses: ✅ Multi-season fertilizer application planning ✅ SAAM rating for root architecture ✅ The difference in corn and soybeans' response to fertilizer ✅ A year-round approach to strip tillage ✅ The...

Sean and Andrew are on-site in Champaign, Illinois at the annual Crop Physiology Field Day with Dr. Fred Below, Dr. Connor Sible and more agronomy experts! 🌱   Meet Our Guests Lance Tarochione, host of Ask an agronomist, gives us insight into the Crop Physiology Field Day and the history of this amazing event!   Dr. Fred Below tells us how the 7 wonders of corn yield have led to the 6 secrets of...

Sean and Andrew are back with Maira Duffeck to discuss how to manage corn stunt disease and protect your yields.   The crew discusses: ✅ Where corn stunt disease has been confirmed in the U.S. ✅ How corn stunt disease is transmitted to fields, and how to manage transmission ✅ The effectiveness of treatments for corn leafhoppers and corn stunt disease ✅ Limitations and questions surrounding cor...

Sean and Andrew sit down with Maira Duffeck from Oklahoma State University to hear her two cents on the latest disease attacking corn fields.    The crew discusses: ✅ How artificial intelligence will transform disease and pest management  ✅ The pathogens behind corn stunt disease, and how it’s closer to your fields than you might think ✅ How corn leafhoppers transmit corn stunt disease ✅ Track...

Sean and Andrew are back with Matt Darr and Ben Covington from Iowa State University’s On-Site Precision Technology team in ISU’s new Digital Ag Innovation Lab to hear their two cents on how advancing the technology on your farm is simpler than you might expect.   The crew discusses: ✅ Why understanding ag technology is important for every grower ✅ The importance of education for adoption of ag...

Sean and Andrew sit down with Matt Darr and Ryan Huffman from Iowa State University’s On-Site Precision Technology team in ISU’s new Digital Ag Innovation Lab to hear their two cents on the latest ag technology.    The crew discusses: ✅ What Matt and Ryan are excited about in agriculture  ✅ The science of precision technology ✅ Understanding the ISU Digital Ag Innovation Lab ✅ Planters and row...

Join us for a fantastic discussion with Iowa's Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig! We discuss industry advocacy and interacting with local and national governments. We discuss the future of Iowa agriculture, its impact on the national stage, and we even get some great insights into sustainability efforts in production agriculture!   A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist...

Dr. Fred Below and Dr. Connor Sible provide us with practical insights into pushing the yield limits on our farms, offering research-backed suggestions accumulated over 40 years of learning. Tillage practices, fertility timing, fungicide, populations, and more!  Join us for a fantastic episode!      A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from B...

Join us on the campus of The University of Illinois as we discuss the science behind high-yielding corn and soybeans with Dr. Fred Below and Dr. Connor Sible! Amazing insights into crop physiology, nutrient concentration, timing, and 40 years of understanding corn plants!   A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Pen...

Soil Compaction, "often known as the hidden yield-limiting factor," can be minimized through strategic and intentional choices on our farms. Please tune in to hear the research and advice from Dr. John Fulton and his fantastic team at Ohio State University!   A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney,  plant doc...

Soil compaction plays a massive role in corn and soybean production. Dr. Fulton provides insight into how these biological, chemical, and physical soil components are affected by soil compaction. We also gain insight into Dr. Fulton and his team's research to better understand this complex aspect of our soil health.   A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of B...

Episode #2 Live from Commodity Classic inside the Bayer booth!  We are incredibly grateful for our hosts, DEKALB and Asgrow, and these incredible farmers for pushing the envelope on corn and soybean yields!  Hear about their success in 2024 and their plans for the 2025 growing season!   A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, a...

Hear from Asgrow and Dekalb brand leadership and NCGA Corn winners as we go live from the Bayer Booth at the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver!   A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney,  plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield m...

2024 was an incredible year for The Preceon Smart Corn System! Join Andrew and me as we interview growers, FSRs, and the Bayer Launch team - Live from the 2025 GroundBreakers Year End Celebration Event in Tucson, Arizona!   A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney,  plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Ba...

Join Andrew and Sean on a journey with Bayer's exceptional leadership team! We will gain valuable insight into the Preceon Smart Corn System and dive deeper into the science, breeding, research, and development of the world's most innovative agriculture and technology company. It was a truly fantastic experience to hear from this leadership team during the Ground Breakers year-end celebration! 

Dr. Travis Faske and Dr. Daren Mueller help us understand managing southern rust and other complicated diseases as we consider the 2024 growing season and critical takeaways for 2025!   A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney,  plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We c...

Dr. Travis Faske from Arkansas State University and special guest co-host Dr. Daren Mueller from Iowa State University help us understand southern rust's pathogen and life cycle. Where did it come from, and what can we expect as we learn more about this disease that was so prevalent in 2024?   A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone,...

Dr. Mike Castellano provides insight into managing nitrogen programs and how to manage corn and soybean residue best.   A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney,  plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we'...

Dr. Mike Castellano gives us an in-depth look at the science behind nitrogen, interactions with our soils, the process for creating ammonia, and the environmental considerations around nitrogen management. We also discuss the impact of residue and critical considerations for your residue management strategy.   A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren...

Ear rots can lead to mycotoxins, significantly impacting grain quality and livestock. Learn more about managing these infections and the research looking at how the Viptera trait impacts the disease complex!

Ear Rots and Mycotoxins, BT Traits, and Viptera - Science and research at the University of Tennessee help us understand what to look out for and how to manage our corn crop!   Here are the links to the research - https://news.utcrops.com/2024/09/hot-topic-ear-rots-and-mycotoxin-management-in-corn/   Dr. Brown is an extension-research entomologist with the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathol...

Corn yields continue to climb - that means residue continues to build!  The market is full of "management products," how should we think about residue management and crop physiology?  Join Connor Sible as we take an in-depth look at his research, and he provides insight into best practices for growers!     

Snake Oil or Viper Lipids? Dr. Connor Sible gives us an in-depth review of the biological space, including biostimulants, biological controls, and PGRs!      

Which is more effective?  A plane, drone, or ground rig?  Tune in to discover the research results done over the past two years at Iowa State University!  

Fungicides are evolving to meet the needs of our crops, and application methods are changing to be more timely! How do these new actives respond to varying application methods and results? Join Daren Mueller from Iowa State University and Andrew Penney as we discuss the testing protocols and collection methods to answer these questions!   Research from Crop Protection Network - https://cropprotect...