Episodes

Prioritizing fields at harvest 14.09.2018 3:29

It’s been a tough growing season for some parts of the Corn Belt this year. An agronomist says producers who have been battling Mother Nature will have to prioritize their fields when it comes time for harvest. In this Managing for Profit, we’ll run through Beck’s Hybrids field agronomist Pat Halloway’s fall pre-harvest checklist.

Managing crop residue to help boost yields 12.09.2018 3:29

For some farmers, actively managing crop residue can help to improve yields for the next growing season. In this Managing for Profit, Beck’s Hybrids field agronomist Luke Schulte will share how it can help farmers get into the fields earlier, return some of the nutrients back to the soil, and ultimately improve yields.

Knowing your Return on Investment 07.09.2018 3:29

Operating farms in a time of tight margins has become the new normal. Craig Rogers, the precision farming lead at Beck’s says farmers can’t afford to not know their cost of production. In this Managing for Profit, we’ll learn how a new tool from Beck’s Hybrids’ FarmServer is helping farmers easily calculate their Return on Investment.

Defending against yield-robbing corn diseases 04.09.2018 3:59

As harvest nears, the outlook for this year’s corn crop is impressive. Jared Webb, Dekalb product development manager says like any growing season farmers are always faced with challenges – some of which include yield robbing diseases. In this Managing for Profit we’ll learn more about what growers have been doing to help reduce risk of yield robbing corn diseases and help boost yields.

Using cover crops to your advantage 03.09.2018 3:29

Cover crops promote soil health, improve organic matter, help reduce compaction, and can ultimately boost yields. Ryan Moore with Beck’s Hybrid says the return on investment happens quickly, and the results are visible in the field. In this Managing for Profit, we’ll learn what farmers need to know when considering using cover crops on their farm.

Protecting yields against yield robbing pests 24.08.2018 3:29

Nematodes aren’t detectable to the human eye, making it easy to underestimate the actual damage they can cause. Beck’s Hybrids agronomist Chad Kalaher says even though those pests aren’t visible above ground, there are ways for producers to protect against yield losses. In this Managing for Profit, we’ll learn how producers can protect their corn and soybean crops against nematodes and fight to in...

Successful weed control starts early 21.08.2018 4:00

The most effective weed control happens when farmers start early. North America dicamba portfolio lead Ryan Rubischko says starting with clean fields and staying ahead of weeds gives growers the best chance at higher yields. In this Managing for Profit we’ll learn how farmers can take what they learned using the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop system in their operations this year to make management decis...

Managing weeds in soybeans this season 07.08.2018 4:00

Controlling weeds is one of the biggest challenges farmers face every season. Ryan Rubischko, the North America Dicamba portfolio lead says if there are weeds out there – they are robbing yield. But, by spraying early, 20 to 30 days after planting, it helps farmers to stay ahead of the weeds and keep their fields clean. In this Managing for Profit we’ll learn how the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop Syste...

The Great Divide 13.07.2018 4:49

The Great Divide by Brownfield Ag News

Weather Woes 18.06.2018 4:11

Weather Woes by Brownfield Ag News

Farm life stimulates senses 13.06.2018 4:19

Farm life stimulates senses by Brownfield Ag News

Support Groups 23.05.2018 4:34

Support Groups by Brownfield Ag News

Decoration Day 18.05.2018 3:55

Decoration Day by Brownfield Ag News

Supportive Parenting 15.05.2018 4:24

Supportive Parenting by Brownfield Ag News