Pioneer Agronomy: Indiana

IT'S BACK! For the third year, the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast is hosting its famous Pioneer Product Draft! While the previous two years focused on corn hybrids, this year agronomists from Indiana and Illinois are choosing their favorite Pioneer corn hybrids and Pioneer soybean varieties. Can any of the hybrids or varieties knockoff the reigning yield champ Pioneer® brand P1742Q corn?  Hybrid...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader discuss commodity prices, interest rates and the cost of inputs of 1980. Can Brian stay in the ballpark for guesses? Tune in and find out! The duo also provide a field update for Indiana and parts of Illinois, as growers inch closer to planting.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern discuss solar radiation in corn production as well as the sun's impact on soybeans. The trio provide an Indiana weather and growing conditions roundup, talk about the 2024 solar eclipse and dive into the importance of solar radiation in corn production. They discuss shade studies, the role of pho...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss the importance of planting depth for corn. They discuss corn planting depth research, how planting depth impacts corn plant development and other factors farmers should consider in order to maximize their corn crop's yield potential in the spring and throughout the early growing season.  Resources Ar...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss soybean seeding rates, variable seeding rates, planting dates and more as growers get ready to plant their 2024 crop. The number of seeds to plant per acre is a decision that crop producers must make each year and is important for maximizing yield potential of the crop. In general, the objective is t...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss the weather - and more importantly, how weather impacts your yield. Joining this episode is Timothy Hart, Senior Research Associate with Corteva Agriscience. The trio discuss the importance of weather pillars, and their go-to weather sources. They also discuss how to interpret weather data, the futur...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, host Brian Shrader continues the series of Checking in with the (Crop) Doc. Joining this episode is Dr. Laura Lindsey, Soybean and Small Grains Specialist at Ohio State University. The duo discuss planting date and research that has gone into optimal corn and soybean planting dates. They also discuss wheat and small grain management as well...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, host Ben Jacob discusses crop protection tips and reminders and the importance of understanding the role unseasonably warm temperatures will have. Joining this episode is Brad Burkhart, market development specialist and crop protection expert with Corteva Agriscience. The pair discuss pre-plant weed control, spring nitrogen management and po...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader discuss winter canola and its viability as a double-crop in regions like Kentucky and maybe one day Indiana. Joining the duo is Chad Berghoefer, Global Product Director - Biofuels, Corteva Agriscience. Chad provides a background on crops as renewable fuel, canola as a renewable fuel and winter canola as a po...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss soybean cyst nematode. Joining the podcast is Lance Shepherd, Pioneer Field Agronomist. The group discuss SCN in different parts of Indiana, as it is not as prevalent in some areas, while it's currently wreaking havoc in others.  Resources Tylka - SCN in the Midwest (PDF): https://www.agr...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Carl Joern and Ben Jacob begin a series on interviewing crop doctors. Whether it's building an in-season nutrient plan or getting the right seed for your acres, finding the right prescription can be difficult. Making it a little easier is Dr. Shaun Casteel, Associate Professor of Agronomy at Purdue University. Dr. Castee...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, host Brian Shrader sits down with co-host Carl Joern, getting to know Carl a little better. From an upbringing that wasn't-to-agricultural, so finding a path at Purdue that would eventually lead to becoming a Pioneer Agronomist, Carl goes in-depth into his background.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss the 2024 Pioneer Agronomy Conference and the latest Pioneer Agronomy Research Summary. The pair highlight takeaways from the annual agronomy conference, including seminars and topics from agronomists throughout the United States. The pair also touch on topics of interest from the 2024 Agronomy Resear...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob continue to get to know area agronomists as host Ben swaps to guest. Ben talks about his journey to being a Pioneer Agronomist, discussing an agricultural background filled with research and growth.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss entomology and pest management with Dr. John Obermeyer. Dr. Obermeyer is an entomologist and Integrated Pest Mgmt Supervisor with the Purdue University extension. The trio dive into cold weather and the impact it has on soil and crop pests.  Resources Insect Survival in Cold and/or Saturated Conditions:...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader, Ben Jacob and Carl Joern discuss how agronomists help growers get bushels in the grain bin. From soil prepping and crop planting, to fertilizing and harvesting - oh, and everything in between, agronomists work with growers, trying to get a solid seed ROI. In this episode, hosts discuss navigating market uncertainty, earl...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader take a deep dive ... into the life and times of Brian Shrader. From growing up a ridge till farmer, to studying agriculture and becoming an agronomist, Brian discusses what makes him, HIM!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader revisit a previous episode interviewing  Dr. William McFee, a former Purdue Agronomy professor and current tree farm owner. The group discuss Christmas trees, pest and fertility management and how the next generation is still buying real Christmas trees.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob continue talking with local Pioneer agronomists. Joining this episode is Kyle Quick. Kyle is a Pioneer Agronomist in Indiana. He discusses his background and education in agronomy and what he enjoys about Pioneer.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob continue a discussion on preparing for the next growing season. Now is the time many growers are making decisions for 2024 - especially in terms of inputs and in-season fieldwork. The duo discuss the importance of field fertility and soil sampling, waterhemp issues in Indiana fields and doing your crop healt...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern provide an overview of harvest data in Indiana as harvest wraps up. They also discuss making agronomic decisions and what goes into selecting the right seed for your acres. They also provide the final update for the 2023 Pioneer Hybrid Draft. Hybrid draft data took into consideration over 200 plots across t...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern, Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob round out this series on Purdue Football Agronomics - ending by talking to Andrew Ferrel, Pioneer Product Agronomist and Indiana Hoosier representative. The group look back on the 2023 growing season in Indiana, discuss 2024 and 2025 planning and touch on the new Z-series soybeans. They also talk...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Carl Joern get closer to wrapping up their series of talking with Corteva and Pioneer personnel who have attended universities on the Purdue Boilermakers football schedule. Representing Northwestern on this episode is Crystal Williams, Pioneer Field Agronomist in Northern Illinois. The trio discuss variability in yiel...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Brian Shrader continue going through the Purdue Boilermakers football schedule, interviewing Corteva and Pioneer employees and alumni from each school. Joining this week is Jay Zielske, Pioneer Field Agronomist and University of Minnesota Golden Gopher. The trio discuss Minnesota and Indiana harvest updates, how to comba...

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, host Carl Joern continues to charge through Purdue's football schedule, interviewing alumni from each school the week the teams meet on the gridiron. Joining this episode to provide her prediction is 2x University of Michigan graduate Brook Cunningham. Brook is the Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer of Corteva Agriscience. She wil...