A Penney For Your Thoughts

Sean and Andrew are back with Purdue's Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti to learn how nitrogen management and digital innovations research can be translated into practical solutions for growers.    The crew discusses: ✅ The reality of nitrogen management ✅ What most growers are doing wrong when it comes to nitrogen ✅ How growers can make more informed decisions ✅ Turning formal research into practical man...

You know ‘em, you love ‘em, and you’ve listened to ‘em for 99 episodes and counting. Sean and Andrew are sitting down for their 100th episode to reflect on the podcast they have built, the valuable insights they have gained, the professionals they have met along the way and to ask each other a few heartfelt questions.    A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner o...

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 ag...

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...

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   🌱Meet the Guests: Dr. Tommy Butts is a Clinical Assistant Professor, Extension We...

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...

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 im...

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 bala...

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...

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 ✅ W...

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 availab...

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 Gue...

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 t...

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 prev...

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 plantin...

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 “goin...

Sean and Andrew are back with Daren “Dr. Know-It-All” Mueller and Alison Robertson at Iowa State University to hear their two cents on the intense disease pressure we saw in corn and soybean fields this season.    The crew discusses: ✅ Application timing for disease management ✅ A new mindset on ROI and yield  ✅ The realities of active ingredients in fungicides ✅ The rain/disease connection ✅...

Sean and Andrew sit down with Daren “Dr. Know-It-All” Mueller and Alison Robertson at Iowa State University to hear their two cents on disease pressure facing corn and soybean fields.    The crew discusses: ✅ The research happening in ISU extension agronomy labs  ✅ The expanding potential of technology in agriculture ✅ A deep dive into southern rust and why it was so prevalent this season ✅ Ne...

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...