Keeping It Independent

Nitrogen isn't a simple topic. With multiple forms, and multiple variables impacting effectiveness, it can feel overwhelming. On this week's episode, the we dive into the pros and cons of nitrogen forms. Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen dive into manure, anhydrous ammonia, urea, urea-ammonium nitrate (UAN), and discuss the when/where/why for each approach.  Links discussed in this ep...

It's time to hit the rewind button and unpack what happened in 2024, and discover what we can learn from it. On today's episode, Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss fungicide. The duo dives into Wyffels' homegrown research/timing studies to offer advice on fungicide decisions. Fungicide applications are tools corn growers can use to achieve maximum corn yields. Fungicide treatmen...

It's time to hit the rewind button and unpack what happened in 2024, and discover what we can learn from it. On today's episode, Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss denitrification. Any time the Corn Belt experiences large amounts of rain (like some areas did this spring) it raises questions about possible N loss and the need for supplemental N applications. Understanding the fa...

It's time to hit the rewind button and unpack what happened in 2024, and discover what we can learn from it. On today's episode, we're talking corn planting dates! Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp cover how planting dates impacted greensnap/lodging susceptibility, yields, and more. Links discussed in this episode: Between the Rows - Early Spring Planting Consi...

Well, that harvest escalated quickly! As farmers wrap up the harvest season, the question turns to what's next. On today's episode, we're talking fertility. Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen and Eric Wilson discuss fall tillage, anhydrous, soil testing, dry fertilizer application, and more. Links discussed in this episode: University of Illinois - Considerations for fall application of anhydrous ammo...

Gasp! We're talking...soybeans. And corn, too, of course. On today's episode, Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Eric Wilson discuss early corn & soybeans harvest updates from across the Corn Belt, stalk integrity, and corn ear rots/kernel molds. Links discussed in this episode: Between the Rows - Ear Rots and Kernel Molds How to Test for Stalk Quality - Video Wyffels Yield Calculator We want t...

Pinch it. Push it. However you do it, it's time to check your stalk quality as you start determining harvest order. On today's episode, Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Eric Wilson discuss corn crop updates from across the Corn Belt, the Wyffels Grain Drying Calculator, and black layer determination. Links discussed in this episode: Wyffels Grain Drying Calculator How to Test for Stalk Quality -...

It's a special episode of "Keeping it Independent". Wyffels President John Wyffels and VP of Production Jacob Wyffels join the pod! We talk company history, what's fueled our growth, the new Iowa site, and much more!  Links discussed in the episode: The Wyffels Story Our Wyffels Hybrids We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make th...

It's a special edition of Keeping It Independent , live from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa! First, Product and Agronomy Manager Mitch Heisler , Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson , and Sales Manager Ethan Earlywine discuss crop progress, disease, and corn rootworm pressure in Iowa and Illinois. Then, Mitch and Agronomy Manager Jared Goplen give us an update on the Minnesota/South Dakota corn cro...

It's a special edition of Keeping It Independent , live from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. First, Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp joins us to talk new hybrids and Pro Farmer's yield estimates. Then, Wyffels Hybrids Director of Marketing, Tim Birkel stops by to discuss the Plant Your Independence campaign. We round out the show with a visit from Farm Rescue volunteer Matt Blaylock wh...

Southern rust in the central Midwest? What's the deal with that?? On today's episode, Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen and Eric Wilson discuss the late season diseases impacting this year's corn crop. They explore tips for scouting and managing southern rust, tar spot, and Goss's wilt. Between the Rows® - Common Leaf Diseases Between the Rows® - Tar Spot Scouting for Tar Spot Video - Eric Wilson Bet...

Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp and Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Eric Wilson come to you LIVE from Kickoff 2025 to discuss all things aphids, late summer disease reports, and an audience question on planting populations. Between the Rows® - Common Leaf Diseases Between the Rows® - Tar Spot Scouting for Tar Spot Video - Eric Wilson Between the Rows® - Making the Fungicide Decision We wan...

Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Jared Goplen discuss how heavy rains and winds are impacting the crop, and whether fungicide is worth it considering the late July situation. Between the Rows® - Damage from Summer Storms Between the Rows® - The Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on Corn Between the Rows® - Making the Fungicide Decision Wyffels Yield Calculator We want to hear from you. Have...

It's an exciting time at Wyffels Hybrids! This week, we're officially opening our Ames, Iowa site. To help celebrate, VP of Production Jacob Wyffels joined the podcast to discuss this generational investment and other goings-on in production. Links discussed in this episode: Iowa Site Announcement The Wyffels Story We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes?...

Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle and Technical Product Manager Dr. Brent Tharp discuss tar spot, corn rootworm management and monitoring, and how heavy rains/flooding are impacting the crop. But...there is some good news! Happy 4th of July from Wyffels Hybrids. Enjoy a hot dog and a cold one, and celebrate your independence! Between the Rows® - Damage from Summer Storms Between the Rows® - The Effects...

Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson discusses how recent storms and flooding have impacted the central Midwest corn crop. Then, the agronomy team talks with the 2024 Wyffels interns - Tyler Barrington, Agronomy; Maddi Klemme, Marketing; Kade Wassman, Sales. Between the Rows® - Damage from Summer Storms Between the Rows® - The Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on Corn Wyffels Hybrids Corn Rootworm M...

Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen and Eric Wilson discuss the emergence of tar spot, corn rootworm management and monitoring, and how June heatwaves are impacting the crop. Plus...there is some good news! Between the Rows® - Managing Corn Rootworm Populations Wyffels Hybrids Corn Rootworm Monitoring Crop Protection Network - Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Foliar Diseases We want to hear from...

Join us as we cover a grab bag of topics impacting corn's "ugly duckling" phase. On this week's episode, Agronomy Manager Jared Goplen and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss seedling blight, nitrogen, and, yes, even tar spot. Links discussed in this episode: Wyffels Hybrids Replant Calculator Between the Rows® - Sidedress Nitrogen in Corn We want to hear from you. Have questions you wan...

Follow the Label, But Why?  Find out on this week's episode of Keeping It Independent. Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson sits down with BASF's Kurt Maertens to discus post-emergence applications. The two dive into the top field calls received during spraying season. Links discussed in this episode: Between the Rows® - Weed Management BASF - Farming and Crop Protection We want to hear from you. Have que...

Need a break from all the planting talk? We do, too. On this week's episode, Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Eric Wilson discuss cutworms, nitrogen loss, and emergence flagging. Links discussed in this episode: Wyffels Hybrids Replant Calculator Between the Rows® - Black Cutworm and True Armyworm Between the Rows® - Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on Corn Iowa State University - Iowa Env...

Well, at least we busted that drought. On this week's episode, Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp  discuss managing a wet spring. When do delays start impacting yield potential? Should you switch out hybrids? Give a listen & find out more! Links discussed in this episode: Wyffels Hybrids Replant Calculator Wyffels Hybrids Growing Degree Unit Calculator Betwe...

As the calendar flips to May, we're in the heart of planting season. The only problem? Much of the Corn Belt is getting soaked & progress is slowing. On this week's episode, Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss planting progress, managing wet conditions, seedling blight concerns, and replant considerations. Links discussed in this episode: Wyffels Hybrids Replant Calculator Wy...

It's planting season in the Central Corn Belt! On this week's episode, the full Wyffels Agronomy Team joined the show to discuss planting progress, growing degree units, and how to navigate a cool and rainy end to April. Links discussed in this episode: Wyffels Hybrids Growing Degree Unit Calculator Between the Rows® - Optimize Plantability We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to a...

It's almost go-time in the Central Corn Belt!  Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss April corn planting and how to determine fit soil conditions. Links discussed in this episode: Wyffels Hybrids Growing Degree Unit Calculator Between the Rows® - Early Spring Planting Considerations We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we...

On this week's show, Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp and Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson cover planting rates and optimizing plantability. They explore Wyffels’ testing procedures and how the resulting information can benefit you this season. Links discussed in this episode: Between the Rows® - Optimizing Plantability Between the Rows® - Choosing the Right Planting Rate 2024   Follow the podcas...