Stine Seedcast

Secretary Bill Northey was raised among strong family figures who spent their careers farming and advocating for their peers in agriculture. He grew up understanding the importance of advocacy and what it takes to work with governments to create a more resilient future for ag. Listen as Secretary Northey explores his various roles in the industry, the challenges he’s faced along the way, his advic...

In 2004, Stine began conducting seed research work in the South American country of Guyana. While the location of our farmstead there has many advantages, including the ability to churn four generations of seed per year, it also has an interesting background. Assistant director of corn research Warren Stine joins the Stine Seedcast to share his historical account of the Stine farm in Guyana, from...

John Deere Financial’s David O’Malley joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss recent economic trends that will affect the borrowing power of ag producers now and in the next planting and growing season. O’Malley explores the latest issues facing ag producers and provides tips for navigating these challenges so they can confidently plan for next year.   Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine...

Stine research scientist Ben Aldrich has made his career in data analysis and research and has a very diverse background in biology. From aerial phenotyping to molecular assays, genotyping and more, Ben helps our breeding teams identify higher-yielding corn and soybean genetics to build better product offerings for our grower customers. Learn about his Stine story and how his unique research backg...

Since June 2001, Todd Schomburg has been a versatile team member at Stine, holding many different positions within the company. In his new role as director of recruitment, Todd discusses the unique perspective gained from his journey and invites listeners to discover the perfect fit for a future at Stine. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Fa...

In June this year, Stine announced a partnership with Make-A-Wish Iowa called Harvesting Wishes — a unique program to engage farmers and agricultural workers across the country to participate in granting life-changing wishes for kids in their communities. In this episode of the Stine Seedcast, we sit down with Sara Kurovski, CEO of Make-A-Wish Iowa, to discuss her goals for the program and how Sti...

There is no storyteller quite like Stine director of training Ken Wolf. He has an interesting background to be sure, from his first role making $0.50/hour driving trucks for a vegetable farmer to working his way through the ranks at Stine throughout the 1990s and the new millennium. Ken’s expertise and strong social and storytelling abilities have built our sales training program into what it is t...

This conversation marks a special milestone for the Stine Seedcast: our 50th episode. To celebrate, we talk with the man who started it all, Harry Stine. Harry shares the history of the business, where we are today as we celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Stine brand and the future he envisions for the company. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social...

Stine soybean technical agronomist Tyler DuBay is back on the Stine Seedcast for another conversation on our soybean program. In this episode, Tyler shares his expertise to help us crack the code on soybean scores. From gene markers to resistance versus tolerance, Tyler will tell you everything you need to know about decoding soybean genetics.    Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine b...

Stine soybean technical agronomist Tyer DuBay joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss his role in evaluating soybean products for the company. He provides a step-by-step overview of how soybean lines advance through our breeding program, what differentiates Stine soybeans from the pack and the new innovations we deploy to keep us ahead of the rest of the industry. Make sure you stay up to date on ever...

Forty-five years ago, the Stine brand started out as a small regional brand. Today, Stine has grown into a global brand, with business reach in North America, South America, Europe and China. From the U.S. to Brazil and Ukraine, company president Myron Stine joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss Stine’s growing global footprint and how our work in these international markets helps our U.S. operation...

Meaghan Anderson, field agronomist for central Iowa and industry extension specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, joins host David Thompson for a conversation on tar spot. Tar spot can cause significant yield damage to corn and continues to make its way east to west. As it spreads, growers need to understand what it looks like, the environment it thrives in, and what they can...

Stine Seed Company is thrilled to celebrate its 45th anniversary of the Stine brand this year. To commemorate this milestone, company president Myron Stine joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss what this achievement means for the business. As the son of company founder Harry Stine, Myron shares his earliest memories of Stine and how it’s grown to become an international brand.  Make sure you stay up...

AM 540 KWMT farm director Duane Murley is passionate about many things, but telling the stories of agriculture is among the top. Get to know about Duane’s background in ag, what drives him to stay in the know of the latest news, and how his role has changed since he started in ag radio nearly four decades ago in this episode of the Stine Seedcast.  Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine...

Stine national corn product manager Brian Hartman joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss all things corn. From the new hybrids that come out of our corn breeding program to product selection and placement and the expansion of our corn portfolio, Brian provides a deep dive into the products we trust to place in our growers’ fields to maximize yield.   Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine...

Brent Johnson, a fifth-generation farmer from Calhoun County, Iowa, knows farming is his true calling. He operates a farm with his wife, LuAnn, son, Matt and daughter-in-law, Rebekah. Johnson understands the importance of advocating for agriculture not just for his own operation but for the industry as a whole. As president of the Iowa Farm Bureau, Johnson is a strong advocate for agriculture and...

Longtime Stine independent sales representative Doug Brower celebrated his 40th anniversary with Stine in March 2023. He is one of our longest tenured sales reps, an outstanding brand ambassador and has been instrumental in our four plus decades of growth. From providing boots on the ground support to sell Stine corn and soybean seed in his region in central Iowa to advising grower customers on pl...

With five decades of farming the family land in southwest Iowa under his belt and years of experience advocating for American farmers, Ray Gaesser has a phenomenal and inspirational story to share. On this episode, Ray joins host David Thompson to discuss circular agriculture, succession planning and his involvement in state and national ag organizations to improve production for the future. Make...

With 260 school chapters and 19,000 members, Iowa FFA is one of the largest student organizations in the state. The future of agriculture has never looked brighter! In this episode of the Stine Seedcast, we sit down with Iowa FFA President Sam Martin to explore what FFA represents and how his experience with the organization has evolved and helped him develop leadership skills that will serve him...

As we continue our monthlong celebration of women in ag, we look back at some of our past Women in Ag interviews. From educators molding young minds to industry leaders who have blazed their way in agriculture, we revisit the conversations of some inspiring women who are essential in driving the ag industry forward. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our socia...

Northwest Missouri native Kyla Berry is a self-proclaimed “Farm Uber.” As a mom of three young children, a partner on her family farm and health and fitness coach, she understands how to prioritize work and family. This former educator turned farm partner says it takes all hands on deck to get through the busy seasons, but family always comes first. Get to know Kyla, her background in ag and how s...

Weather is one of the main elements a grower can’t control each year, but modern-day technology is clearing the path for meteorologists to make more accurate predictions that will allow growers more time to plan ahead. On this episode of the Stine Seedcast, John Baranick, a meteorologist for DTN, joins host David Thompson to discuss how he uses weather forecasts to help farmers and ag industry pro...

Considering updating your planter? Bryan Porter of Porter’s Ag Solutions shares how his team helps growers rebuild their planters to be more efficient and equipped with today’s precision technology. From hydraulic downforce to weight distribution kits and electric drives, there’s a lot that can be done to rebuild a planter so you don’t have to buy new. Bryan also provides some great tips on preppi...

Residuals. Herbicide carryover. Rotational intervals. Herbicide resistance. Trait considerations. Endangered Species Act criteria. All these factors need to be considered when planning for the 2023 planting season and beyond, especially regarding weed control. Join us on this episode of the Stine Seedcast as we discuss all of this and more with Dr. Aaron Hager — associate professor of weed science...

Growers need to consider the factors that impacted their operations in 2022 to effectively plan for the 2023 planting and growing seasons. Drought and tar spot are two major areas of concern that may carry over from last year.  Stine director of agronomy Tom Larson and technical agronomist Tony Lenz sift through the good and the bad of 2022 and how growers can plan ahead to make 2023 their dream y...