A Penney for your thoughts

"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Soybean Physiology and Management with Dr. Mark Westgate

Join us as we discuss soybean physiology with Dr. Mark Westgate!  We will discuss the unique characteristics of a C3 soybean plant.  Management considerations and the impact heat and drought have on soybean growth and reproductive development. 

"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of Nitrogen with Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti from Kansas State University

Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti discusses the essential considerations for managing nitrogen in corn and soybeans.  We gain critical insight into the amount of nitrogen we need, methods of applications, and pressing concerns around variability in soil types.  Dr. Ciampitti also discusses nitrogen efficiency, considering the weather over the past few years! 
Kansas State Agronomy - https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/
 
Learn more about Dr. Ciampitti's Lab - https://ciampittilab.wixsite.com/ciampitti-lab

"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Science of Nitrogen with Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti from Kansas State University

Nitrogen is a foundational building block for our corn and soybeans.  Dr. Ignacio takes us on a deep dive into the science of why nitrogen is essential, the forms widely available, and how this critical component of fertility interacts with our soil and plants! 

"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of RNAi and plant virus infections with Dr. Steve Whitham from Iowa State University

Dr. Steve Whitham joins us to discuss the challenges of plant viruses.  This complex conversation helps us understand key considerations when thinking about corn virus management.  
We also discuss RNA interference in agriculture and food production systems.

"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Science of RNAi and plant virus infections with Dr. Steve Whitham from Iowa State University

RNAi is complicated!
Join us as we talk with Dr. Steve Whitham from Iowa State about the infection process of plant viruses, the RNAi process, and some ways we use this technology.

"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of Soil Samples with Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz from K-State University

In our last episode, we discussed the science behind soil sampling.  This week, Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz helps us understand how to practically apply the information to make the best real-world fertilizer applications.  Andrew and Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz also discuss the challenges of adjusting PH and ensuring our soil is balanced for the high yields we are pursuing!

"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Soil Science, Understanding Soil Samples with Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz from K-State University

Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz from Kansas State University gives an in-depth look at soil sciences.  We discuss how to sample and interpret soil samples.  Balanced fertility is critical to our high-yield goals.  Soil science is the basis for understanding how to accomplish our on-farm objectives! 

"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Application of Big Data in Soybeans with Dr. Shawn Conley from The University Wisconsin-Madison

What is the practical application of the research being done at the University of Wisconsin Madison? How do we apply the learnings of Dr. Conley and his team to our soybean fields?
 
Join us as we discuss the thoughts around practice changes, planting dates, fertility timing, seed treatment, fungicide and more!