Stine Seedcast

In this episode of the Stine Seedcast, we welcome back Mike Tweedy, vice president of sales for Pattern Ag. Pattern Ag is set to release its 2023 Predictive Analysis Report in January. Mike joins host David Thompson to provide a sneak peek of the findings from the in-depth 2022 soil data analysis — from root rot to anaerobic environments. The two also explore how these findings can help prepare St...

On this episode of the Stine Seedcast, Myron Stine continues his Yield+ Corn Tour and travels to Minot, North Dakota, to meet with grower Matt Leavitt of Leavitt Farms. In an area not typically known for corn production, Matt and his family are making waves by implementing the right cropping practices with the proper hybrid selection to meet yield goals. This endeavor started with 80-bushel corn b...

“Of all the stories we have at Stine, Fred’s is one of the most fascinating,” says David Thompson, host of the Stine Seedcast. On this episode, longtime Stine employee Fred Eby shares his history with Stine. From his early years working with Harry walking soybeans to his tenure as farm manager, learn about the evolution of our farm operations from the perspective of Fred Eby. Make sure you stay up...

Not all seed treatments are created equal. Jay Stroh of Albaugh says it’s important to understand the base products in the treatment and how they can help boost the performance of your crop. “It’s about the active ingredients and not the brand,” he notes. Tune in to this episode of the Stine Seedcast to get a lesson in biologicals, nematicides, insecticides and more from a trusted source in the se...

Stine® is a company driven by research. Planting, managing and harvesting more than a million research plots each year requires some pretty sophisticated equipment. Enter ALMACO — a custom seed research equipment company headquartered in Nevada, Iowa. ALMACO has a deep history of innovation and is a trusted partner in the seed business. In fact, Stine currently has 57 custom ALMACO harvesters and...

The ag industry is abuzz with conversations of a revolution. Short-stature corn is changing the game, and more seed companies than ever before are starting to play. At Stine, we’re elated the rest of the industry is taking a leap forward with this way of thinking — a mindset that short-stature corn is the way of the future. We are proud to have been on the forefront of this revolution for the past...

The next evolution of high-yielding corn is here. In this episode of the Stine Seedcast, host David Thompson and Stine President Myron Stine discuss what the company believes to be a big leap forward — MX Series Corn. Myron discusses the origins of MX Series Corn, the features and benefits of the hybrids, and how growers can access these exclusive products for the 2023 season. Make sure you stay u...

In Part 2 of our Best of the Yield+ Corn Tour series, we explore even more stories from innovative growers who are employing super management strategies to achieve maximum yields on their farms. Myron visits with growers in Iowa and Illinois to explore how they use Stine genetics along with different tactics and inputs to meet their yield goals. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by...

On this special episode of the Stine Seedcast, we revisit some of our grower interviews on Myron Stine’s Yield+ Corn Tour. From Minnesota to Ohio and Iowa, we hear from innovative growers who utilize Stine® genetics and employ “super management” techniques to maximize yield on their farm.   In Part 1 of our “Best of Yield+ Corn Tour” series, we hear from:   Ryan Christopherson, Clarkfield, Minneso...

Mike Tweedy, vice president and head of sales for Pattern Ag, joins us for a conversation on how advanced soil analysis can help growers identify and predict potential pests, diseases and nutrient problems in their fields. From soil sampling to DNA sequencing and intuitive reporting, learn how Pattern Ag seeks to revolutionize agriculture through soil biology. We’re also pleased to talk about our...

Dr. Greg Tylka, director of the Iowa Soybean Research Center and a Morrill professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at Iowa State University, has dedicated his life’s work to studying soybean cyst nematodes (SCN) and their effects on soybean fields. In this episode of the Stine Seedcast, we explore the biology and evolution of SCN, their presence in production agriculture an...

Stine continually seeks ways to improve yields and best management practices for growers in the field, which is why we recently launched a unique emergence study. Stine corn technical agronomists Tony Lenz and Tom Larson sit down with host David Thompson to discuss how this study evaluates corn emergence to demonstrate how uniform emergence impacts ears and, ultimately, yield. Make sure you stay u...

The journey to high yield starts with time-tested, proven genetics. But even the best genetics won't matter if they are not placed and managed properly. Join host David Thompson as he welcomes Stine's director of agronomy, Todd Schomburg, to discuss Stine's growing agronomy department and the agronomic services we offer to grower customers. From seed selection to timing of inputs and crop scouting...

Delivering the industry’s best corn and soybean germplasm starts at Stine Biotechnology in Ames, Iowa. In this episode of the Stine Seedcast, research scientists Dr. Bruce Held and Dr. Vaithilingam Sekar explain the science of Stine seed, the trial and error that go into getting it right, and what’s on the horizon for gene-editing technology.  Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by f...

Join host David Thompson as he chats with Clint Bounds, general manager of sales, about his path to Stine, his many roles with the company and how he supports our sales team members and their customers. From his early days cold calling prospects to his current position working with sales reps to instill trust in the Stine brand (and its people), Clint shares his tips for taking care of customers a...

Sulfur. Phosphate. Potash. It’s a combination of nutrients and clean fields that Stine grower Bob Manning utilizes each year on his Waukee, Iowa-based operation to achieve his desired yield results. Learn Bob’s top super management strategies — and the order in which he recommends them — in the latest Yield+ Corn Tour episode of the Stine Seedcast. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine...

On this episode of the Stine Seedcast, Myron Stine continues his Yield+ Corn Tour and travels to Lostant, Illinois, to meet Daron Judd — a third-generation grower. Daron owns and operates Judd Farms and is a big believer in narrow-row corn, which has been key to helping him meet his yield goal each year. From his preferred row width to his favorite Stine hybrids and how he uses drone technology on...

For 54 years, Bill Eby has been instrumental to our soybean breeding program. His history with the company dates back to the 1960s when he and Harry Stine began their soybean research venture. Together, they’ve formed two companies, Improved Variety Research and then Midwest Oilseeds — the most successful soybean research and development program in existence. Bill is still heavily invested in Midw...

For nearly four decades, Vice President of Production Chuck Hansen has been in tune with the ins and outs of the seed industry. He joined Stine full-time in 1983 and soon realized our success is driven by the core principles that differentiate us from our competitors — a strong work ethic and a mindset that yield matters most. Get to know Chuck, his background with Stine and the history of our see...

Assistant Director of Corn Research Warren Stine discusses the origins of Stine HP Corn— an “accidental” discovery that has led to the industry’s leading high-population corn research. Learn how our innovative corn breeding program has produced genetics that perform in higher populations and have the characteristics to maximize yields in our latest edition of the Stine Seedcast. Make sure you stay...

Our monthlong Women in Ag celebration concludes with a conversation with Woodward-Granger ag teacher and FFA advisor Jennifer Marion. Jennifer’s passion for agriculture started on her family’s row crop farm in central Illinois. She decided to home in on that passion and pursue a bachelor’s degree in agricultural and life sciences education at Iowa State. Learn more about Jennifer and her path as a...

On this episode of the Stine Seedcast, we continue our celebration of women in ag by sitting down with McKenzie Gettler. McKenzie is an ag teacher and FFA advisor for the Adel-Desoto-Minburn Community School District, located in Adel, Iowa. Learn how McKenzie guides young minds and encourages her students to pursue a future in the ag industry in this special episode of the Stine Seedcast. Make sur...

As president of Kinze Manufacturing, Susanne (Susie) Veatch knows a thing or two about what it takes to succeed in the industry. Her top advice for women in ag? Work with integrity, listen to and learn from others, be respectful, have a can-do attitude, and work hard. Learn about Susie’s background as the second generation in the family business and how she achieves work-life balance in this speci...

We’re pleased to continue our monthlong celebration of Women in Ag with the first-ever Women in Ag series of the Stine Seedcast. First up — Renae Schmidt, Stine sales support team lead and guest co-host of the podcast this month. Renae is a master of sales support, her husband’s partner on the family farm and a mother of four. Learn how she does it all in this special edition of the Stine Seedcast...

Stine’s one-of-a-kind corn breeding program, an undertaking that started in the 1970s, has developed into one of the most extensive in the industry. Warren Stine sits down to discuss how it all started and how it got to where it is today — a unique program that develops better corn faster with more than 50,000 new lines each year and a rigorous testing program. Learn why Stine corn has yield!  Mak...