Golden Harvest Agronomy "Focus Friday"

This week on the podcast, let’s talk about:1. The risk of nitrogen denitrification in saturated, warm soils - especially if you just finished side-dressing.2. The "rainbow" of colors you might be seeing on your corn leaves this week, what those colors are telling us about nutrient deficiencies, and what we can actually do about it as this crop rapidly approaches tasseling.

It’s been a hot one this week! Temperatures in the 90’s and “feels like” temperatures in the 100’s, along with extremely high humidity levels has made this crop move right along, but has it also done some damage to the crop? We’ll talk about that in today’s podcast, and focus in on what diseases may be suppressed or may explode in both corn and soybean crops now and into next week.

On today’s episode, I’m going to discuss:1. The current crop condition across the mid-west from my travel observations, 2. Some of the excitement coming out of our National Sales Kick-Off meeting, and3. Share some lessons from photos and calls received this week.

On today’s episode, I’m going to cover the following:1. The importance of June 21st, other than it being Father’s day,2. Why it matters to corn farmers that lightning bugs are starting to fly around, and 3. I’ve gotten a lot of pictures this week, so I’ll share some interesting stories of what’s going on in the fields across our area.

Today is June 12th, and it’s been a crazy weather week for us all across the area. Multiple strong storm fronts crossed the region, some causing downed trees and even some flooding in places, including our northern Ohio fields. On today’s episode, I’m going to cover:1. Observations from my travels this week.2. Watchouts and thoughts for next week.3. Guest host, Agronomist John Brien from Ohio to o...

On today’s episode, I’m going to cover three topics:1. What I saw this week traveling to and from Iowa for agronomy training,2. Considerations for planting soybeans in June, and3. A few quick insights from that agronomy training, and what it means for you on your farm.

On today’s episode, I’m going to cover three practical topics:1. What I’m seeing as I travel the territory this week,2. Two early-season pests showing up—seed corn maggot and black cutworm,3. And finally, some corn replant considerations, because a few fields are asking that question right now.

Join me on my travels this past week. Hear what I've been seeing for crop progress across the area and learn how many days will be needed for emergence if you are planting today.

Don't miss this week's podcast where I review some of the reasons "why" we do test plots, and then take the time to review my responses to questions I've gotten from farmers this past week. Enjoy!

Some of us are hitting it hard today, while others are still waiting for drier soils. In today’s podcast, we’ll provide a quick area update, go in-depth on when we can expect crops planted today to actually emerge based on heat unit accumulation, and finally, discuss the “why” behind corn and soybean population considerations.

This week, let's talk about what the cold weather and frost means for the few acres that are actually emerged, dive deep into the unfounded panic regarding switching out corn & soy maturities, and finally, learn about the big flight counts of cutworm and armyworm headed our way.

Welcome back to the 2026 Season of the Golden Harvest "Agronomy In Action" Podcast. Today, we’re going to talk about why "fast" isn't always "better," why your soybean planter or drill might need to lead the charge this year, and finally, how to handle some “slimy critters” that tend to thrive in these wet conditions.

As we get to the end of October, and the end of the 2025 growing season, this will be my FINAL PODCST OF THE YEAR. Listen to what I’m seeing in my travels across the area, and hear a review of the podcast topics we covered throughout 2025, as well as find out the final heat unit accumulation update for 2025.

With October half over, take a minute to listen to what I’m seeing in my travels across the area, and learn about ear molds that you too might just be finding this year in your own fields as you start to pull back those husks and evaluate your upcoming corn harvest. Plus, get the latest heat unit update in this week’s podcast.

In this week’s podcast, catch up on what I am seeing in my travels across the area, learn about “green stem” issues in soybeans and hear from TC Huffman, our Eastern Agronomy Manager, on fertility management going into next year. Plus, get caught up with our heat unit accumulation update.

Want to know more about "Phantom Yield Loss" and what delayed harvest might be costing you? Want to better understand how to do a corn "push test"? Want an update on heat units in the area? If so, enjoy this week's podcast.

Interested in finding out more about our Genetics by Environment by Management trials? Curious about what I am seeing for service calls for corn this week? Want a heat unit accumulation update? If so, be sure to listen to this week's podcast.

Interested in optimizing the harvest factors that help maximize soybean yields? Want to hear from our Enogen Specialist to get an update on how to make the best possible feed out of this year’s silage harvest? And, want to get a quick update on the latest heat unit accumulations? If so, don't miss this week's episode.

Listen this week to better understand why our soybeans are looking purple from the roadside and what’s going on with all those dead soybean plants sticking their heads up through the canopy all of a sudden this week. Plus, hear the heat unit accumulation update and hear what to be watching for next.

With the recent rains, let's answer the question on all our minds – was the recent rain helpful, or was it too little, too late? I also go in depth on Red Crown Rot, and give you the weekly heat unit update - it's not the same trend this week. Enjoy!

So, I'm seeing some yellow color in soybeans right now – is it disease such as SDS or Red Crown Rot, or natural maturing of the crop? With Southern Rust and Tar Spot, is it too late to spray a fungicide on my corn? These questions are answered this week, plus a heat unit update and some insights on my trip to Ireland last week. Enjoy!

So, has the heat and drought hurt yield? Do you know if you too have Sudden Death Syndrome in your soybeans? ...or could it be Brown Stem Rot? And, how far ahead are we really in heat units vs the 5 year average? Listen to this week's podcast to find out!

Big things are happening, and because I took off last week for the county fair, I decided to do a "Special Edition" of the weekly podcast today to catch you up on what I was getting calls on last week. Physoderma Brown Spot, Spider Mites, and Southern Rust are all showing up. Listen today to get the latest on all three, including a special guest to tell us more about Southern Rust, now in the area...

Curious about where we are for heat unit accumulation? Interested in what I am seeing in my agronomy travels this past week? Want to know more about “tasse wrap” and “corn sweat”? If so, enjoy the listen in this week's podcast.

In this week’s podcast, I share our current heat unit accumulation, talk about a unique phenomenon found this past week called “Green Kink,” update you on our Tar Spot progress, and also discuss our latest insect find; true armyworm. Plus, we hear from a special guest to get an update on overall crop progress in Northern Indiana and Ohio.