A Penney For Your Thoughts

Welcome to A Penney For Your Thoughts, a podcast brought to you by Sean Blomgren and Andrew Penney, live from central Iowa. A show where we discuss all things agronomy, and high yield management, give you real-time updates on what we’re seeing and hearing about in the field, and gain insight from industry professionals as we bring you relevant and timely information on current agronomic management practices.
Episodes
Episodes



Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Fungicides are evolving to meet the needs of our crops, and application methods are changing to be more timely! How do these new actives respond to varying application methods and results? Join Daren Mueller from Iowa State University and Andrew Penney as we discuss the testing protocols and collection methods to answer these questions!
Research from Crop Protection Network - https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/web-books/fungicide-use-in-field-crops
Fungicide Efficacy for Foliar Control in Corn - https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications/fungicide-efficacy-for-control-of-corn-diseases



Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Bayer launched the Preceon Smart Corn System with a fantastic group of growers in 2023! These groundbreakers helped pave the way for this exciting innovation in agriculture! Andrew and I had the pleasure of hearing from several critical leaders within Bayer during the wrap-up event in Arizona. Join us to listen to insights from these leaders as they discuss the Preceon Smart Corn System and the direction Bayer is headed with their science and technology!



Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
These emerging diseases are moving further North each growing season! Dr. Tom Allen gives us insight into management strategies and key considerations when/if they hit our growing areas!



Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Corn diseases, soybean diseases, too many diseases!
Dr. Tom Allen dives into the science behind these emerging pathogens affecting corn and soybeans! Curvularia impacts corn similar to eye-spot, and Taproot Decline is easily confused with SDS. Let's learn together so we know how to understand what to expect as these emerging pathogens make their way north!
Click here to view the publication on Taproot Decline - bit.ly/4bsppuR
Click here to view the publication on Curvularia - bit.ly/44QHYGm



Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Round 2 with Dr. Rodrigo Werle and special co-host Meaghan Anderson - We discuss corn herbicides and critical considerations for 2024 and beyond this time!



Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Managing Soybean Herbicides is becoming increasingly complex, and IPM concerns are mounting! Join our great co-host Meaghan Anderson and fellow nozzle head Rodrigo Werle as we discuss the intricacies of managing soybean herbicides in a constantly changing environment!



Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
”Our Two Cents” Grower Edition - Preceon Event Marana Arizona!
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Hear from the inaugural group of Bayer Preceon Groundbreakers from 2023 as they discuss their experiences using short-stature hybrids, the management tactics they tried, and their excitement for next season!



Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Dr. Casteel from Purdue University guides Andrew and me through the research on the impact of high-input management in soybeans.
We discuss the basics of success, including row spacing, timely planting, and fertility, and then go in-depth into the nuances of manipulating the plant with input timing and decisions!


