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On this episode:
🌽Ben shares a planting progress report sboth locally and nationally.
🌽Check out the fungicide efficacy chart from Crop Protection Network. We talk about the elements in Starting Line seed treatment.
🌽We share some advice from Ken Ferrie.

Soybean Efficacy Chart via Crop Protection Network:
https://cropprotectionnetwork.s3.amazonaws.com/soybean-seedling-efficacy-2025.pdf

ISU Climate Outlook:
https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/blog/madelynn-j-wuestenberg/april-17-2025-climate-outlook

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On this episode, Ben introduces a new alfalfa variety from America’s Alfalfa, Turk gives a commodity market update, Tommy talks about harvest, there is speculation on a new Dicamba label, and Joe mentions seed production quality updates.

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On this episode:
🌱Iowa State is monitoring corn rootworm - was this past winter weather enough to manage this pest?
🌱Ben addresses the hard-hitting question: Should I plant corn or soybeans first?
🌱We talk about the benefits of Merschman PowerCore® Enlist® corn paired with our Starting Line corn seed treatment and Meristem Revline Hopper Throttle Corn.

Was this a harsh winter for corn rootworm? Via ISU Extension and Outreach:
https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/cropnews/2025/04/was-harsh-winter-corn-rootworm

Five Years of Research Evaluating the Benefits of Early Planted Soybean:
https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/articles/bayer/benefits-early-planted-soybeans

Meristem Revline Hopper Throttle Corn:
https://meristemag.com/products/revline-hopper-throttle-corn/
https://meristemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tech-Sheet_Meristem_RevlineHopperThrottle_Corn__8.19.24.pdf

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On this episode:
🌽The countdown to planting is on! We share an updated weather outlook by Eric Snodgrass. Tune in to find out how to plan your next steps for maximum yield potential.

See more at https://ag-wx.com

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On this episode:
🌱Dylan summarizes a corn disease outlook from Corteva and how our Starting Line seed treatment can help combat & overcome challenges in the growing season.
🌱See slides of a presentation from Shane Brockhoff of Meristem about protecting the genetic yield potential in corn and soybeans.

https://www.corteva.us/Resources/crop-protection/corn/2025-disease-outlook-corn.html

Meristem Presentation Slides via Shane Brockhoff:
https://merschmanseeds.com/uploads/images/COJ_3.28.25_Meristem_shareable_.pdf

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🌱We discuss this all-important question; when is it time to plant?

🌱Ben and Lynn went to Indiana this week - hear about what they saw and how things are looking in the east.

🌱Dylan brings us up to speed on soil temperatures this time of year.

🌱Hear Joe and Ben’s considerations on planting dates and our seed treatment options.

Soil Temperature Maps in Iowa via ISU Extension & Outreach: https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/agclimate/soilt.php

Important Crop Insurance Dates via ISU Extension & Outreach: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/crops/html/a1-50.html

New Crop Insurance Dates Offer Earlier Soybean Planting Opportunities & 3 Tips for Successful Early Planting by Kris Ehler: https://fieldadvisor.org/new-crop-insurance-dates-offer-earlier-soybean-planting-opportunities-3-tips-for-successful-early-planting/

https://www.ag-wx.com/meteograms/sites/52658.html

Spring ‘First Leaf’ Tracker (March 20, 2025): https://www.climate.gov/media/16866

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On this episode:
🌽Merschman Seeds Dealer Jeff Reints joins us from the Shell Rock, Iowa Area.
🌽Hear his experience with spring strip till and the motivations, successes and challenges that come with this method of farming.
🌽Jeff talks about the trials he’s done throughout the years.

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On this episode:

🌱Area Sales Manager Greg Davidson from the St Louis, Missouri area joins us for an update on managing soft red winter wheat, and more.

🌱We chat about PowerCore Enlist corn & how weather affects crops in his area.

🌱Stay tuned to hear what Greg's favorite soybean variety is as well as new products he's had experience working with.

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https://merschmanseeds.com/products/corn

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