On the Ground Podcast

 Corn and soybean futures were higher overnight.  July corn finished the overnight session up 4 ½ cents, settling at 6.80.  July soybeans were up 6 cents, settling at 13.63. The national corn crop condition rating was reported at 64% good to excellent.  This figure is one point lower than last week, is nine points lower than last year at this time, and is six points behind the five-year average.

Jean Bowen, Energy Business Lead at River Valley Cooperative joins hosts, Matt VanSloten and Travis Sullivan, as they discuss the volatile energy market and the importance of contracting propane for dryers this fall.  Learn more about the energy department here: https://www.rivervalleycoop.com/energy

Anna Cardoze, Product Marketing Manager at AgVend joins Matt VanSloten and Travis Sullivan as they discuss the tools available through the Grower Portal App and website that was releasedl to growers earlier this fall! Account Managers are more connected than ever to customers and have the resources within the Grower Portal to  work with growers on plans, pricing and conversations about the 2021 gr...

Nicole Stecklein, DEKALB Asgrow Agronomist joins Travis Sullivan and Matt VanSloten in this month's podcast. As growers prepare to make seed choices for 2021, Nicole discusses the new seed technology that is now available. XtendFlex beans have been approved for use, and will be available for the 2021 growing season. They have been developed off of the Xtend technology, and integrated with the...

In this episode, Abby Inglis from Corteva joins Matt VanSloten and Travis Sullivan to discuss anhydrous applications using N-Serve.  This addition to anhydrous application can keep nitrogen available for a longer period of time and in a usable form. On average, fall applications can increase yield 7%, while also increasing nitrogen availability, and decreasing runoff. 

Chris Green, Ag Finance Director talks with hosts Travis Sullivan and Matt VanSlotten about financing programs available for growers through River Valley Cooperative. New and now available, the Advance for Inputs Powered by CFA, allows growers to finance inputs for 0% interest through December 31, 2021. The application process is quick and easy! Free-up operating cash, lock-in crop input purchases...

The 2020 Crop Tour went virtual this year! Listen in for a podcast recap of the results, including best performing varieties, varieties to watch for next year, and predictions on what fields will deliver come harvest.  For additional photos and commentary on counties in Iowa and Illinois, visit: https://www.rivervalleycoop.com/Agronomy/2020CropTour #RVCCropTour #BootsontheGround #Harvest2020 #Iowa...

When you purchase seed for the next growing season, it often comes with a host of choices and options. Host Devin Sires, along with Mary Bergfeld, Illinois Seed Lead, and Travis Sullivan, Iowa Seed Lead, discuss choosing the right hybrid for the right acre, why farmers should purchase seed now in order to take advantage of the best discounts, and how the 2019 crop is shaping up. As River Valley Co...

In River Valley Cooperative's podcast, Host Devin Sires along with Kale Petersen, Strategic Account Manager, and Jeff Bode, WinField United Manager of Seed Strategy, discuss grain market updates, insight on yield potential, and benefits of the Field Forecasting Tool. Rooted with determination to support growers year-round, the Energy, Grain, Agronomy and Feed divisions work together with cust...

In River Valley Cooperative's podcast Kayla Tebbe, Strategic Account Manager, and Devin Sires, Regional Sales Manager, discuss the products offered through River Valley Cooperative's Energy Department.  Rooted with determination to support growers year-round, the Energy, Grain, Agronomy and Feed divisions work together with customers to streamline their business with a cohesive strategy....

In River Valley Cooperative's first podcast, CEO Tim Burress, and Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Andy Rash, introduce the River Valley Cooperative difference.  Rooted with determination to support growers year-round, the Agronomy, Grain, Energy and Feed divisions work together with customers to streamline their business with a cohesive strategy.