This is a show where we desire to bring value to you through sharing leading edge knowledge and education with you. We will bust myths, give insight on best principles and practices, and give you the tools to make your farm more successful.
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TOP Ag Services is a Beck's Hybrids seed dealer. We are the first to market with the best products and provide the latest, most accurate agronomic information through proven research. TOP Ag Media is an affiliate to TOP Ag Services and Agronomy Moment is a podcast hosted for the purpose of your success in farming!
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Combining agronomic expertise, from soil analysis to best practice application methodologies, the N2 Agronomy Team leverages leading technology solutions to provide a holistic view for yield optimization. Focusing on the needs of our local growers, the N2 Team is committed to sharing ongoing education, product solutions, and insights to enhance and improve farming practices and yield. Unlock the yield potential of each of your acres. Contact us today for an agronomy consultation.
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Welcome to this agriculture podcast where seeding equipment and agronomy collide! The information from multiple years of trials, along with talking with thousands of growers over the past 10 years, have provided the Bourgault Agronomy Team with the ability to give recommendations for many different seeding configurations. Listen in as Curtis and Jeff discuss a different topic each episode, which may provide value to your operation. With topics ranging from nitrogen placement, to seeding rate ...
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Agronomy updates about corn and soybeans for the North Western Illinois farmer. Hosted by Agronomist Daniel Lundeen.
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Agronomic highlights throughout the season from our Iowa Asgrow/DeKalb team.
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This is the show for people who leverage the latest in technology to solve agronomic problems. If you’re interested in on-farm application of precision ag technology, you’ve come to the right place. Get ready as we unpack the insights and experiences of the agronomic minds leading our industry forward.
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EP.15, Learning How to Farm Again, $1.5M in Worm Castings!?🪱+💩=💰
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53:42Welcome to the SoilCraft Regen Agronomy Podcast! In this powerful episode, Denver Black sits down with Craig Harding at Riverside Farm in Zambia to unpack what it really means to “learn how to farm again.” After years of intensive input-based systems, Craig finds himself in a whole new world—where fungicides are gone, synthetic nitrogen is slashed,…
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Nitrogen in corn, Spray Weeds, Plant Soybeans, but what population? | What is the next #1 Priority?
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10:53Intro 0:00 Podcast 01:12 Celena joins me to talk about what to head into next when we face next week's work potential, especially for those who have had too much rain. Celena is the Field Agronomist for Beck's Hybrids in SW Missouri. Some of the topics nitrogen top dress, soybean planting populations, and also the water solubility of different chem…
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Ep. 1 - Early Planting: Emergence and Early Weed Control | N2 Agronomy
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22:42Derek and Nick discuss early planting factors and timing emergence based on growing degree units (GDUs). In addition, they discuss early season weed control. N2 Agronomy Team: Nick Monnig - Agronomy Market Manager / Central Missouri Derek Cottrill - Agronomy Market Manager / Northwest MissouriVon Matt
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Management young Corn & Soybeans sets the stage for a Defensive Crop later on | May 2025 Update
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Celena Hawkins joins me again to go over the importance of what we need to be focused on now for our crops. Crop nutrition in the form of Nitrogen and Sulfur and weed control are critical in corn. In soybeans, it is weed control and understanding the values of appropriate stand counts for the season. It maybe less than you think. TOP Ag Services is…
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Intro 0:00 Podcast 0:12 Chad Gripp joins me in this podcast to talk about finding the best value for the dollar spent in crop inputs. We talk about crop protection products, a recommendation for applying crop protection to your corn and soybeans, and general advice from a professional who farms, helps farmers, and watches new technology closely. Go…
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In this episode of the Equipped Agronomy podcast, Curtis and Jeff discuss their plans and trials for the upcoming 2025 seeding season. Topics include wheat and canola trials, winter canola survival, stubble height impact, and lentil trials. They also highlight new farming technology. Tune in for valuable insights and practical tips!…
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Today's video covers what we are seeing currently in the field and what some next steps or Number One Priorities will be going forward. Quite a bit of rain has fallen and there is some more rain in the forecast. What do we do when it dries up. Celena Hawkins joins me to talk about what we are seeing and what the focus should be. We reference one of…
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Soil Enhancement Products
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19:40Join Curtis and Jeff on the Equipped Agronomy Podcast as they discuss the first year of their Soil Enhancement Trial. They explore the effectiveness of three granular products—Humalite, H-Start, and AnneMaxx Biome—on crop yield and soil health. Tune in for initial results, future plans, and insights into the cost and benefits of these products.…
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Wendell Koehn interviews Beck's Hybrids Seed Advisor Chris Kennady | Introduction to his new role!
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Watch this video to get a good background in to Chris Kennady. He has recently announced his acceptance of the job for Beck's Hybrids Seed Advisor. This role will help dealers and customers to be more successful in the West Central/ SW Missouri region. Welcome aboard, Chris! TOP Ag Services is a Beck's Hybrids seed dealer. We provide Hybrid Corn Se…
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Corn Sprouted and emerging after rain and cold | April 8, 2025 report from the field on conditions
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Celena Hawkins, Beck's Hybrids field agronomist joins me today to check in on the corn crop that was planted prior to inches of rain and a couple mornings of a light frost. Intro 0:00 Podcast 01:17 TOP Ag Services is a Beck's Hybrids seed dealer. We provide Hybrid Corn Seed, Soybean Seed, and Wheat Seed. Beck's has access to the best genetics and t…
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Phosphorus Source and Placement
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18:55Curtis and Jeff explore the impact of different specialty phosphorus sources and placements on crop yields in the latest episode of the Equipped Agronomy Podcast. Discover practical tips, environmental considerations, and cost implications from their extensive field trials in St. Brieux, Saskatchewan. Whether you're an agronomy expert or just curio…
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Herbicides Weed Control and Practices to Reduce Pesticide Failure Risks
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26:49Herbicides are one tool in the fight against weeds, however; we need to understand some parts of herbicide management practices to help you succeed. Anything that can increase your chances of killing weeds and harvesting a healthy, economical, and bountiful crop is worth it. Because, many times once the chemical is paid for the best management prac…
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Opener Tip Size - 2" and ¾"
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18:50Exploring the impact of opener tip sizes on seedbed utilization and seed safety in wheat and canola, Curtis and Jeff compare 2" and ¾" openers and tackle the question, "Does size matter?" in this episode of the Equipped Agronomy Podcast. Trials referred to in this episode can be found at www.bourgault.com/agronomy, along with many more agronomical …
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The Big "N" Question in Corn | Finding the Economic Optimum Rate of Nitrogen for YOUR Farm!
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23:28Celena (Kipping) Hawkins and Alex Long who are both Field Agronomists for Beck's Hybrids join me to talk Nitrogen challenges in corn. This is not a new problem, nor is it new in its research and study. However, we want you to understand the parts you can NOT control so it can help you take action on the parts you can control. The challenges we have…
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Deep Phosphorus Trials Update
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20:18In this episode, Curtis and Jeff break down trial results focused on phosphorus placement at deeper depths in the soil profile during a separate pass. They dive into how placing phosphorus deeper in the soil could affect nutrient uptake, discussing how results varied between fields and conditions, and why ongoing research is crucial to better under…
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SWAT 022: Catching Up On Precision Ag With Chris Hawkins
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25:22In this episode of the SWAT Agronomy podcast we feature Chris Hawkins. Chris is the sales director at Croptimistic Technology based in Saskatchewan. In that role he serves both farmers directly as well as the partners that Croptimistic works with. He’s also responsible for the partner services side of the business, so one of his key objectives is t…
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TriMax™ Triple Shoot System
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25:31Join Curtis and Jeff as they discuss the innovative Bourgault TriMax™ Triple-Shoot System. Learn about the safe and effective ways to use this technology for optimal results. Hear their insights from years of trials and observations.Von Curtis & Jeff
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🌱 Breaking Paradigms in Regen Ag & Education! 🚀 | Unschooling & Soil Health w/ Matt Powers 🎙️ Ep.14
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46:48Summary: In this engaging podcast, Denver Black sits down with Trent Gray Bill and Matt Powers at the Soilcraft Conference to discuss the transformative power of regenerative agriculture and education. The conversation explores Matt's journey from musician to educator in the permaculture space, the importance of health and soil in agriculture, and …
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BiC - Bourgault Intelligent Control
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20:58Dive into the exciting world of agricultural technology with our latest innovation, BiC (Bourgault Intelligent Control). Listen as Curtis and Jeff share their experiences with the new controller, highlighting how it simplifies field operations, enhances precision, and improves overall productivity in their operations.…
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Seeding Rate Trials - Wheat & Canola
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23:15Tune into EQUIPPED Agronomy as Curtis and Jeff discuss the impact of different seeding rates on plant stands, flowering timing, and yield for wheat and canola. Drawing from multiple years of trials, they highlight how environmental factors like moisture and heat influence crop performance. They also share personal experiences and observations.…
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In this episode, Curtis and Jeff explore the evolution of mid-row banders, focusing on the MRB® III, MRB® ID (Independent Depth), and MRS™ (Mid Row Shank) systems. They discuss their performance in various field conditions, the agronomic impact of fertilizer depth, nitrogen loss trials, and residue management. Tune in for practical advice to help y…
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Curtis and Jeff dive into the details of the PLDS (ParaLink Dual Shank™) Opener in this episode of Equipped Agronomy. They discuss its flexibility in seed placement, the importance of quick depth adjustments, and effective soil flow management. If you want to understand the technical aspects of PLDS™ Opener and its role in agronomy, this episode is…
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In this episode of EQUIPPED Agronomy Podcast, Curtis and Jeff dive into the world of granular herbicides and the resurgence of older technologies to tackle modern challenges in weed management. They introduce the XR8 Harrow and discuss its integration with the 1356 Granular Applicator.Von Curtis & Jeff
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PLX vs PLS feat. Curtis Hinrichsen
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26:58Both the PLX (ParaLink Xtreme™) and PLS (ParaLink Single™) openers are excellent options with distinct features tailored for different farming scenarios. Listen in as Curtis and Jeff go head to head with Curtis Hinrichsen as they debate The PLX and PLS opener!Von Curtis & Jeff
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Join Curtis and Jeff in this episode as they discuss the potential of winter canola in Canada. They explore the distinctions between winter and spring canola, along with the challenges posed by colder climates. Tune in for insights and an ongoing commitment to investigate this promising crop in future conversations.…
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Soybean diseases affect late season stalks and leaves. This can create "trashy" soybeans that are hard to feed through the combine and create a lot of dust and dirt. Scott Dickey and Celena Kipping with Beck's Hybrids join me to discuss this harvest detail. TOP Ag Services is a Beck's Hybrids seed dealer. We provide Hybrid Corn Seed, Soybean Seed, …
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Kicking off Season 2, Curtis and Jeff take us through a recap of the 2024 growing season on the Equipped Agronomy Podcast. They dive into the year's challenges and surprises, starting with promising moisture that quickly turned dry. They discuss the highs and lows of the harvest season, sharing insights from their fields in northeast Saskatchewan a…
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Soybean yields are affected greatly by plant dates due to placing the plant at a time when it can harvest the highest quality light. Scott Dickey regional agronomy manager with Beck's Hybrids and also Celena, our local Beck's Hybrids agronomist joins me on this beautiful day in a soybean plot to talk about farming and how it makes a difference in w…
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SWAT 021: Farmer-Led Science With Brett McArtor
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13:12Brett McArtor joins the show to talk about how he using SWAT MAPS in his role as senior research associate at Corteva Agriscience. Since graduating from Iowa State, Brett has remained focused on working directly with farmers to perform trials and research projects on their operations. His work has always involved farmer-led science to determine how…
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Mites: Nature's Cleanup Crew!?🐞🌿🗑Ep. 13
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1:07:13Summary: In this conversation, Dr. Tom Dykstra discusses the intricate relationship between plant health, water management, and the role of mites in agriculture. He emphasizes the importance of understanding overwatering, the bioelectromagnetic aspects of plant physiology, and the nutritional needs of plants and insects. The discussion also delves …
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SWAT 020: Population Trials with Paul Sullivan of P.T. Sullivan Agro
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24:22Paul Sullivan (Twitter/X) joins the show to talk about the challenges he and his farmers are dealing with in his area of Eastern Ontario. We discuss some really interesting population trials that he’s doing, fertility issues coming off years of high fertilizer prices, and what difference SWAT MAPS has made for him and his farmer customers. “When we…
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Fall Soil Primer?🌱🦠 EP.#12
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28:04In this conversation, Denver Black and Trent Graybill discuss fall management practices in agriculture. They emphasize the importance of preparing for the next crop during the fall season and highlight the potential benefits of stimulating soil biology and breaking down crop residue. They also discuss the role of microorganisms in nutrient availabi…
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SWAT 019: Developing and Scaling Precision Agriculture Tools with Derek Rude
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30:32In this episode of the SWAT Agronomy podcast, Derek Rude, VP of Research and Development at Croptimistic Technology, discusses the evolution of precision ag technologies like SWAT MAPS and SWAT CAM. The conversation touches upon the development of precision agriculture tools, advancements in soil mapping, challenges in scaling SWAT MAPS, the integr…
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Soybeans can easily be affected by Sudden Death Syndrome, Brown Stem Rot, Dectes Stem Borer, and Charcoal Rot depending on weather, disease fusarium that is present in the soil, and rain fall. Also, spraying for insects at R3 may hold you from Stink Bug (and other pod sucking insects) but an eye needs to be kept open as weather can also affect the …
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Celena and Pierre are with me today to talk about watch outs on late planted corn, late season diseases, crop potential we are seeing in April corn. Call us if you have further questions! TOP Ag Services is a Beck's Hybrids seed dealer. We provide Hybrid Corn Seed, Soybean Seed, and Wheat Seed. Beck's has access to the best genetics and trait techn…
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Corn Fungicide | Thoughts on what to do and what we are seeing
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10:01Corn Fungicide thoughts for making decisions to spray or not. TOP Ag Services is a Beck's Hybrids seed dealer. We provide Hybrid Corn Seed, Soybean Seed, and Wheat Seed. Beck's has access to the best genetics and trait technologies from suppliers worldwide. We are the first to market with the best products & provide the latest, most accurate agrono…
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Soybean Fungicide and Insecticide application 2024 | This one can happen sooner than you think
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Celena joins me today to talk about soybeans hitting R3 the sweet spot for fungicide application. R3 is when you have 60% or more of the reproductive nodes in place. This application timing can greatly mean the difference between profitability or not so much. TOP Ag Services is a Beck's Hybrids seed dealer. We provide Hybrid Corn Seed, Soybean Seed…
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Celena Kipping joins me to discuss where we need to be with soybean populations in June. A quick update from the field from TOP Ag Services LLC TOP Ag Services is a Beck's Hybrids seed dealer. We provide Hybrid Corn Seed, Soybean Seed, and Wheat Seed. Beck's has access to the best genetics and trait technologies from suppliers worldwide. We are the…
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This product has many strengths. They include weeds with little resistance, non volatile, and exceptional broad spectrum on weed species. However; this contact herbicide is subject to one of the great mysteries of plant physiology, the production of nitrites in the plant, the metabolic process of glutamate and ammonium to form glutamine from a cata…
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Celena joins me to talk about nitrogen loss potential in corn this year with all the rain in May. It is important to remember we had a dry winter and that has reduced losses greatly. Corn nitrogen will now be dependent on the form that was used, how many forms have been applied, and the micro conditions of your field and soils. To get a more accura…
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SWAT 018: Prairie Legend Les Henry
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39:03We have a really special episode for you as we sit down with Les Henry. Retired in 1996, Les is a professor emeritus at the University of Saskatchewan, a private consultant, and farmer. He is a renowned soils expert and in 2010 he released a lighthearted book about his passion for soils titled “Henry’s Handbook of Soil and Water”. He has taught and…
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Corn & Soybean Crops in Saturated or Flooded Soils | What to Look for in Crop Health & Viability
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Are you affected by too much rain? Have saturated soils caused you to worry about your crop? The late April storms and rain have released torrential water flow across much of the landscape. Scott Dickey joins me to show us what it looks like to see a healthy growing point in corn and also discusses what to look for in soybeans after enduring floodi…
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In this season finale of "EQUIPPED Agronomy," Curtis and Jeff delve into the intricacies of spring planting preparations. They discuss a wide range of trials and experiments that they have planned or are already underway, covering topics such as nitrogen placement, starter phos trials, seed rate trials, opener size trials, deep phos and potash tria…
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Management of the young corn crop | Early Weather, pests, and fertilizer topics
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11:07Intro 0:00 Podcast 0:10 TOP Ag Services is a Beck's Hybrids seed dealer. We provide Hybrid Corn Seed, Soybean Seed, and Wheat Seed. Beck's has access to the best genetics and trait technologies from suppliers worldwide. We are the first to market with the best products & provide the latest, most accurate agronomic information through proven researc…
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SOILCRAFT: Ep #11 - Dr Arden Anderson & Tom Dykstra @ the Soilcraft Conference 2024
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1:14:38In this unique podcast we get the rare opportunity to interview Dr Arden Anderson and Dr Tom Dykstra after an epic conference in beautiful CDA Idaho. Just before the podcast we discovered that both of these giants in the regen space studied under Dr Phillip Callahan, ("Tuning into nature") expert in antennas, communication, frequencies, and etymolo…
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Plant Growth Regulators
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18:19This episode is all about plant growth regulators (PGRs) and their impact on wheat crops. Curtis and Jeff discuss their trials with different PGRs, the impact on crop height, yield, and protein content, as well as their conclusions and opinions on the effectiveness and practicality of using PGRs in their farming practices.…
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Our #1 Priority in Soil Colloids | Basic Indicators in making economical decisions in soil chemistry
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21:49Beck's Hybrids Regional Agronomy Manager Jon Skinner explains what our #1 Priorities are in making practical yet economical decisions in determining what we can work on as it relates to our soil fertility, health, and chemistry. The health of corn and soybeans depends on this complex and delicate makeup of soil balance. Yet, Jon explains this so we…
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Planning the Planting of Corn / Soybeans | Spring 2024
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22:29Celena joins me to discuss planting conditions and how to work with risk of cold weather injury on an expensive crop of corn or soybeans. Intro 0:00 Podcast 01:17 TOP Ag Services is a Beck's Hybrids seed dealer. We provide Hybrid Corn Seed, Soybean Seed, and Wheat Seed. Beck's has access to the best genetics and trait technologies from suppliers wo…
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Row Spacing - Wheat & Canola
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17:40In this episode, Curtis and Jeff discuss various aspects of row spacing, focusing primarily on crops like wheat and canola. They talk about their trials comparing different row spacing configurations and its impact on plant stand, yield, weed competition, and other factors. What are their conclusions regarding the potential benefits and considerati…
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Soil Base Saturation | Jon Skinner speaks of Ca, K, & Mg that occupy these exchange sites
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16:52This topic can be fun as it helps us find a simple way to easily assess our fertility levels on the nutrients that are held by the soil's exchange sites. Jon speaks about the value of finding a common sense assessment of what ratios are optimum vs good enough vs a problem in soil fertility. Cation exchange capacity is part of the caculation of figu…
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