Keeping It Independent

Rapid Growth, Fungicide Decision, and Tar Spot Jun 24, 2025

Things are heating up as we enter the heart of the growing season. Corn is growing rapidly and disease is popping up in fields across the Central Corn Belt.

On this week's episode, the Wyffels agronomy team is digging into everything you need to know when it comes to making that fungicide decision. They also take a closer look at tar spot and gray leaf spot - how common it is, what kind of damage it can do, and what you can do about it.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows® - Tar Spot
Crop Protection Network - Crop Disease Forecasting Tool
Iowa State University - "Tar Spot in Central Iowa Should Not be a Surprise"

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Corn Rootworm, Hail, and Tar Spot Jun 18, 2025

As summer heats up, the corn is growing fast and corn rootworm hatching has reached its peak.

In today's episode, the Wyffels agronomy team tackles best practices for monitoring and managing corn rootworm pressure. Plus, they take a look at hail damage's impact on yield, and give a quick update on tar spot popping up on the fringes of the central Midwest.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows® - Monitoring CRW Populations
Iowa State - Rootworm Eggs Reaching Peak Hatch
Wyffels Hybrids - CRW Monitoring Map
USDA - Corn Loss Adjustment Standards Handbook

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Post Apps, Cool Temps, and Dish Soap May 28, 2025

With planting season all but wrapped up across the Corn Belt, our attention shifts to post apps.

On this week's episode, the Wyffels agronomy team discusses best practices for managing early-stage corn, stress concerns, and seeing the crop through its "ugly duckling" phase.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows® - Herbicide Injury in Corn
Is It Herbicide Injury or Environmental Leaf Wrap? - Video
Keeping It Independent - "All Things Post Applications with Kurt Maertens, BASF"
Why is My Corn so Yellow and Floppy Right Now? - Video

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Rotary Hoeing, Corn Replant, and a Soggy Southern Illinois May 15, 2025

As planting season winds down for much of the Central Corn Belt, new challenges arise.

Wyffels Hybrids agronomy managers Ryan Gentle and Eric Wilson dive into crusting issues, rotary hoeing, replant considerations, and more. They also do a quick check in on southern Illinois where persistent rains have made for a slow and tricky planting season.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows® - Replant Considerations
Wyffels Hybrids - Corn Replant Calculator
Using Stand Counts to Assess Corn Replant - Video
Wyffels Hybrids - Planting Progress Report

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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We Read the Planter Manuals so You Don't Have To Apr 30, 2025

We get it. No one wants to read all the planter user manuals. That's why at Wyffels, we've done some of the work for you.

This week on "Keeping It Independent," the Wyffels agronomy team covers planter optimization and provides a Midwest corn planting update.

Accurate singulation and seed placement are critical to maximizing corn yield. A planter that is properly maintained and set up will help optimize accuracy, but changing field conditions and seed sizes will require in-field adjustments.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows® - Optimize Plantability
Evaluating Seed Corn Planting Depth & Seed-to-Soil Contact - Video
Wyffels Hybrids - Planting Progress Report
Wyffels Hybrids - Our Corn Products

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Cloudy with a Chance of Planting Stalls Apr 22, 2025

Just when you think it's time to plant, Mother Nature has other ideas.

Corn planting got off to a strong start across much of the Corn Belt in mid-April, but recent rains have slowed down progress. This week's weather was expected to be favorable, but spotty showers could delay planting into next week.

The Wyffels agronomy team discusses the 2025 Planting Progress Report, weather trends, the Growing Degree Unit (GDU) calculator, and the state of Midwest corn planting as we approach May.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels Hybrids - Planting Progress Report
Wyffels Hybrids - Growing Degree Unit (GDU) calculator
National Water Prediction Service
Between the Rows® - Choosing the Right Planting Rate
Between the Rows® - Optimize Plantability
Wyffels Hybrids - Our Corn Products

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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The One Where We Talk About Planting Apr 09, 2025

Planting season is here! Well, almost. The planters might not be rolling for most of the Corn Belt yet, but it's the perfect time to make sure everything's ready for go-time. On this week's episode, Wyffels agronomy managers Eric Wilson, Ryan Gentle, and Robby Meeker discuss current conditions, early corn planting considerations, and Wyffels' tools and resources for the spring.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels Hybrids - Corn Rootworm Monitoring Program
Between the Rows® - Early Planting Considerations
Between the Rows® - Choosing the Right Planting Rate
Between the Rows® - Optimize Plantability
Wyffels Hybrids - Our Corn Products
University of Illinois - WARM
ISU Soil Moisture Network

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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The Good, the Bad, and the Bugly Mar 20, 2025

Today, we're talking pests with University of Illinois' Kelly Estes.

Kelly coordinates the Illinois Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) program which focuses on the early detection and surveillance of harmful or economically significant exotic plant pests, diseases, and weeds that have eluded first-line of defense inspections or have been identified as threats to U.S. agriculture and/or the environment.

Kelly and Wyffels Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle discuss the Illinois insect trapping network and dive into updates on corn rootworm, Asian beetles, corn borer, and more.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels Hybrids - Corn Rootworm Monitoring Program
Illinois Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) program
Corn ipmPIPE
Illinois Natural History Survey
The Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) Network

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Is That Spring I See? Mar 11, 2025

Is that spring we see out there? The planters might not be rolling yet, but recent warm weather has us thinking about spring management decisions. On this week's episode, Wyffels agronomy managers Eric Wilson and Robby Meeker discuss continuous corn considerations, and tips for managing nitrogen and tillage.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels Hybrids - Corn Rootworm Monitoring Program
Between the Rows® - Agronomic Library
Wyffels Hybrids - Our Corn Products

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Product Ratings: How the Sausage is Made Feb 26, 2025

When you're thumbing through a seed corn product guide, do you ever wonder where the "product ratings" come from? Or what those numbers actually mean?

On this week's episode, we answer those burning questions. Agronomy experts Eric Wilson and Brent Tharp are joined by Wyffels corn breeder Devin Nichols to discuss. They explain how the Wyffels team uses multiple years of data and in-field observation to develop these product ratings.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows® - Agronomic Library
Wyffels Hybrids - Independent Corn Breeding Program
Wyffels Hybrids - Our Corn Products

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Flex Appeal Feb 12, 2025

Ear flex is a key factor in a corn plant's ability to adapt to environmental conditions and maximize yield potential.

On this week's episode, we explore all things ear flex. Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Robby Meeker dive into our internal yield component trials, look at how different hybrids flex, and remind listeners that RM isn't the only factor in building a diverse package. You can find yield component analysis details for our corn products in the Wyffels Hybrids product guide (2025 - Page 35).

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows® - Agronomic Library
Understand Ear Flex - AgWeb

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Inhibitors, Safeners, and Stabilizers…Oh My! Jan 21, 2025

Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle explore the world of stabilizers/inhibitors. They talk about best practices for using the different products that slow down nitrification. These are valuable tools, but not magic cure-alls for poor nitrogen management. A lot of variables can impact effectiveness, so making sure farmers understand each product's capabilities is vital.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows® - Understanding Nitrogen Loss
University of Illinois - Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring Program (WARM) Soil Data
UMN Extension Nutrient Management Podcast - Nitrification inhibitors in detail: Important information to help delay N loss

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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What’s the Best Form of Nitrogen? Jan 16, 2025

Nitrogen isn't a simple topic. With multiple forms, and multiple variables impacting effectiveness, it can feel overwhelming.

On this week's episode, the we dive into the pros and cons of nitrogen forms. Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen dive into manure, anhydrous ammonia, urea, urea-ammonium nitrate (UAN), and discuss the when/where/why for each approach.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows® - Sidedress Nitrogen in Corn
Between the Rows® - Spring Anhydrous
Between the Rows® - Understanding Nitrogen Loss

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Control the Controllables: Fungicide Dec 17, 2024

It's time to hit the rewind button and unpack what happened in 2024, and discover what we can learn from it.

On today's episode, Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss fungicide. The duo dives into Wyffels' homegrown research/timing studies to offer advice on fungicide decisions.

Fungicide applications are tools corn growers can use to achieve maximum corn yields. Fungicide treatments are proven to protect yield potential when leaf diseases are present and improve plant health and standability at harvest.

Scouting for disease is the best way to determine which fields would show a positive response to a fungicide application. But considering other factors such as field history, weather, and hybrid disease tolerance is also important.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows - Making the Fungicide Decision

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Controlling the Controllables: All About Nitrogen Dec 10, 2024

It's time to hit the rewind button and unpack what happened in 2024, and discover what we can learn from it.

On today's episode, Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss denitrification. Any time the Corn Belt experiences large amounts of rain (like some areas did this spring) it raises questions about possible N loss and the need for supplemental N applications. Understanding the factors which influence nitrogen loss can help you determine your specific situation and aid in making informed decisions.

Nitrogen is one of the most expensive inputs in corn production. So, it is a decision that needs careful attention, because when we fall short on nitrogen it can be a very costly mistake.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows - Understanding Nitrogen Loss
Between the Rows - Sidedress Nitrogen in Corn

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Controlling the Controllables: Planting Date Nov 19, 2024

It's time to hit the rewind button and unpack what happened in 2024, and discover what we can learn from it.

On today's episode, we're talking corn planting dates! Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp cover how planting dates impacted greensnap/lodging susceptibility, yields, and more.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows - Early Spring Planting Considerations

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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80% of the Time, It Works Every Time! Oct 22, 2024

Well, that harvest escalated quickly! As farmers wrap up the harvest season, the question turns to what's next.

On today's episode, we're talking fertility. Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen and Eric Wilson discuss fall tillage, anhydrous, soil testing, dry fertilizer application, and more.

Links discussed in this episode:
University of Illinois - Considerations for fall application of anhydrous ammonia
Fertility 101 - P&K Management
Fertility 101 - Soil pH

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Soybeans Have Feelings, Too Oct 02, 2024

Gasp! We're talking...soybeans. And corn, too, of course.

On today's episode, Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Eric Wilson discuss early corn & soybeans harvest updates from across the Corn Belt, stalk integrity, and corn ear rots/kernel molds.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows - Ear Rots and Kernel Molds
How to Test for Stalk Quality - Video
Wyffels Yield Calculator

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Push it. Pinch it. Split it. Sep 17, 2024

Pinch it. Push it. However you do it, it's time to check your stalk quality as you start determining harvest order. On today's episode, Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Eric Wilson discuss corn crop updates from across the Corn Belt, the Wyffels Grain Drying Calculator, and black layer determination.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels Grain Drying Calculator
How to Test for Stalk Quality - Video
Between the Rows® - Common Leaf Diseases
Wyffels GDU Calculator

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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The Big Interview: John & Jacob Wyffels Sep 09, 2024

It's a special episode of "Keeping it Independent".

Wyffels President John Wyffels and VP of Production Jacob Wyffels join the pod! We talk company history, what's fueled our growth, the new Iowa site, and much more!

Links discussed in the episode:
The Wyffels Story
Our Wyffels Hybrids

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Best of FPS - Crop Condition Roundup Sep 04, 2024

It's a special edition of Keeping It Independent, live from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa! First, Product and Agronomy Manager Mitch Heisler, Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson, and Sales Manager Ethan Earlywine discuss crop progress, disease, and corn rootworm pressure in Iowa and Illinois. Then, Mitch and Agronomy Manager Jared Goplen give us an update on the Minnesota/South Dakota corn crop and look ahead to harvest.

Links discussed in the episode:
Wyffels Yield Calculator
Wyffels Grain Drying Calculator
Wyffels Corn Rootworm Monitoring Program
Our Wyffels Hybrids

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Live! From the Farm Progress Show Sep 03, 2024

It's a special edition of Keeping It Independent, live from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. First, Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp joins us to talk new hybrids and Pro Farmer's yield estimates. Then, Wyffels Hybrids Director of Marketing, Tim Birkel stops by to discuss the Plant Your Independence campaign. We round out the show with a visit from Farm Rescue volunteer Matt Blaylock who talks about the organization's mission and how listeners can get involved.

Links discussed in the episode:
Serving Those Who Serve - Farm Rescue
Wyffels Yield Calculator
Our Wyffels Hybrids
PlantYourIndependence.com
Pro Farmer

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Southern Rust Got Lost Aug 15, 2024

Southern rust in the central Midwest? What's the deal with that?? On today's episode, Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen and Eric Wilson discuss the late season diseases impacting this year's corn crop. They explore tips for scouting and managing southern rust, tar spot, and Goss's wilt.

Between the Rows® - Common Leaf Diseases
Between the Rows® - Tar Spot
Scouting for Tar Spot Video - Eric Wilson
Between the Rows® - Making the Fungicide Decision

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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We're Doing It Live! Aug 01, 2024

Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp and Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Eric Wilson come to you LIVE from Kickoff 2025 to discuss all things aphids, late summer disease reports, and an audience question on planting populations.

Between the Rows® - Common Leaf Diseases
Between the Rows® - Tar Spot
Scouting for Tar Spot Video - Eric Wilson
Between the Rows® - Making the Fungicide Decision

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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ROI on Fungicide Jul 17, 2024

Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Jared Goplen discuss how heavy rains and winds are impacting the crop, and whether fungicide is worth it considering the late July situation.

Between the Rows® - Damage from Summer Storms
Between the Rows® - The Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on Corn
Between the Rows® - Making the Fungicide Decision
Wyffels Yield Calculator

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Shop Talk with Jacob Wyffels Jul 09, 2024

It's an exciting time at Wyffels Hybrids! This week, we're officially opening our Ames, Iowa site. To help celebrate, VP of Production Jacob Wyffels joined the podcast to discuss this generational investment and other goings-on in production.

Links discussed in this episode:
Iowa Site Announcement
The Wyffels Story

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Summer Storms, CRW, Hot Dogs & Cold Ones Jul 02, 2024

Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle and Technical Product Manager Dr. Brent Tharp discuss tar spot, corn rootworm management and monitoring, and how heavy rains/flooding are impacting the crop. But...there is some good news!

Happy 4th of July from Wyffels Hybrids. Enjoy a hot dog and a cold one, and celebrate your independence!

Between the Rows® - Damage from Summer Storms
Between the Rows® - The Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on Corn
Wyffels Hybrids Corn Rootworm Monitoring
Wyffels Hybrids GDU Calculator
Corn ipmPIPE

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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The Future of Agriculture: Meet the Interns Jun 26, 2024

Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson discusses how recent storms and flooding have impacted the central Midwest corn crop. Then, the agronomy team talks with the 2024 Wyffels interns - Tyler Barrington, Agronomy; Maddi Klemme, Marketing; Kade Wassman, Sales.

Between the Rows® - Damage from Summer Storms
Between the Rows® - The Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on Corn
Wyffels Hybrids Corn Rootworm Monitoring

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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There is Some Good News! Jun 19, 2024

Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen and Eric Wilson discuss the emergence of tar spot, corn rootworm management and monitoring, and how June heatwaves are impacting the crop. Plus...there is some good news!

Between the Rows® - Managing Corn Rootworm Populations
Wyffels Hybrids Corn Rootworm Monitoring
Crop Protection Network - Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Foliar Diseases

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Taking the Training Wheels Off Jun 12, 2024

Join us as we cover a grab bag of topics impacting corn's "ugly duckling" phase. On this week's episode, Agronomy Manager Jared Goplen and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss seedling blight, nitrogen, and, yes, even tar spot.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels Hybrids Replant Calculator
Between the Rows® - Sidedress Nitrogen in Corn

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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All Things Post Applications with Kurt Maertens, BASF May 29, 2024

Follow the Label, But Why? Find out on this week's episode of Keeping It Independent. Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson sits down with BASF's Kurt Maertens to discus post-emergence applications. The two dive into the top field calls received during spraying season.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows® - Weed Management
BASF - Farming and Crop Protection

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Let's Talk About Something Else May 22, 2024

Need a break from all the planting talk? We do, too. On this week's episode, Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Eric Wilson discuss cutworms, nitrogen loss, and emergence flagging.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels Hybrids Replant Calculator
Between the Rows® - Black Cutworm and True Armyworm
Between the Rows® - Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on Corn
Iowa State University - Iowa Environmental Mesonet
Corn ipm PIPE - Black cutworm website
Iowa State University - Nitrogen Calculator

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Stay the Course May 15, 2024

Well, at least we busted that drought. On this week's episode, Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss managing a wet spring. When do delays start impacting yield potential? Should you switch out hybrids? Give a listen & find out more!

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels Hybrids Replant Calculator
Wyffels Hybrids Growing Degree Unit Calculator
Between the Rows® - Delayed Planting Conditions
Between the Rows® - Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on Corn

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Wet Spring Counseling Session May 03, 2024

As the calendar flips to May, we're in the heart of planting season. The only problem? Much of the Corn Belt is getting soaked & progress is slowing. On this week's episode, Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss planting progress, managing wet conditions, seedling blight concerns, and replant considerations.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels Hybrids Replant Calculator
Wyffels Hybrids Growing Degree Unit Calculator
Between the Rows® - Delayed Planting Conditions
Between the Rows® - Effects of Flooding and Saturated Soils on Corn

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Eggs in a Basket Apr 23, 2024

It's planting season in the Central Corn Belt! On this week's episode, the full Wyffels Agronomy Team joined the show to discuss planting progress, growing degree units, and how to navigate a cool and rainy end to April.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels Hybrids Growing Degree Unit Calculator
Between the Rows® - Optimize Plantability

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Can I Please Plant Some Corn? Apr 10, 2024

It's almost go-time in the Central Corn Belt! Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss April corn planting and how to determine fit soil conditions.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels Hybrids Growing Degree Unit Calculator
Between the Rows® - Early Spring Planting Considerations

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Can you predict the weather? Apr 04, 2024

On this week's show, Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp and Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson cover planting rates and optimizing plantability. They explore Wyffels’ testing procedures and how the resulting information can benefit you this season.

Links discussed in this episode:
Between the Rows® - Optimizing Plantability
Between the Rows® - Choosing the Right Planting Rate 2024

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Serving Those Who Serve: Farm Rescue Apr 01, 2024

This week on Keeping It Independent, we're shining a light on Wyffels' partnership with Farm Rescue. Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson sits down Farm Rescue's Ben Smith (00:00) to discuss the nonprofit's impact. Chris and Kari Berg (17:37) also join to discuss their experience with Farm Rescue.

Communications Manager Jill Carlson highlights how Wyffels is working with Farm Rescue to cultivate awareness, donations, volunteers and more!

Wyffels Hybrids is proud to partner with Farm Rescue. Farm Rescue is a nonprofit organization that helps families dealing with crisis due to illness, injury or natural disasters by providing the support they need to get work done, such as planting, harvesting or feeding livestock.

As a U.S. Farm Family-owned business based in the Central Corn Belt, Wyffels is in touch with farming communities in areas where Farm Rescue is currently not well known. Wyffels employees, seed representatives and customers are often the first to hear about a neighbor in need in local communities. Partnering with Farm Rescue to raise awareness could prove invaluable to farmers facing unforeseen disruptions to their farming operation.

Since our partnership began in 2022, Wyffels Hybrids has supported 17 farm cases, Farm Rescue has added more than 350 new volunteers, and donations have increased by 20%.

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

"Don't Plant Yet" Checklist 2024 Mar 13, 2024

The weather is warming up, but there's still work to be done - and conditions to consider - before the planting season gets under way. On this episode, Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss what you need to keep in mind as you make final preparations for the upcoming planting season.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels Hybrids Between the Rows® - Spring Anhydrous 2024
Wyffels Hybrids Between the Rows® - Early Spring Planting Considerations

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Buggin' Out with Kelly Estes Mar 07, 2024

Has the mild winter had an impact on pests? On this episode of Keeping It Independent, Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle sits down with University of Illinois entomologist Kelly Estes to discuss her role as the State Agricultural Pest Survey Coordinator, and to pick her brain on all things bugs!

Links discussed in this episode:
Corn ipmPIPE
University of Illinois - Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring Program
Illinois Pest Survey Program
Kelly Estes - Bio - University of Illinois

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How Modern Hybrids Work with Corn Breeders Bob Jackson and Chris Eichhorn Feb 19, 2024

Where is our yield coming from?? On this episode of Keeping It Independent, we're exploring the balancing act that is corn breeding. Wyffels Hybrids Corn Breeders Bob Jackson and Chris Eichhorn stop by to discuss the evolution of modern hybrids, and the factors that go into developing hybrids for your acres.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels' Independent Corn Breeding Program

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It’s a (Corn) Love Story with Wyffels Corn Breeder Devin Nichols Feb 12, 2024

We're going back in time on the latest episode of Keeping It Independent! Wyffels Hybrids Corn Breeder Devin Nichols joins the show to talk the long history of corn and how modern hybrids came to be. We dive into teosinte, open-pollinated varieties, and the advent of hybrid corn.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels' Independent Corn Breeding Program

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Soil Fertility with Dr. Dan Kaiser - Part 2: Zinc & Boron Feb 01, 2024

Agronomy Manager Jared Goplen sits down with University of Minnesota Associate Professor Dr. Daniel Kaiser to discuss zinc and boron.

Links discussed in this episode:
University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences: https://cfans.umn.edu/
Follow CFANS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umncfans/
Dr. Daniel Kaiser Profile - University of Minnesota: https://swac.umn.edu/people/daniel-kaiser

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Soil Fertility with Dr. Dan Kaiser - Part 1: Sulfur Jan 29, 2024

Agronomy Manager Jared Goplen sits down with University of Minnesota Associate Professor Dr. Daniel Kaiser to discuss sulfur.

Links discussed in this episode:
University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences: https://cfans.umn.edu/
Follow CFANS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umncfans/
Dr. Daniel Kaiser Profile - University of Minnesota: https://swac.umn.edu/people/daniel-kaiser

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Let's Talk Biologicals with Connor Sible Jan 16, 2024

Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle sits down with University of Illinois Postdoctoral Research Associate Connor Sible to discuss biologicals.

Links discussed in this episode:
University of Illinois Crop Physiology: https://cropphysiology.cropsci.illinois.edu/

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New Year. New You. Jan 08, 2024

Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss their New Year's Resolutions for farmers. They dive into hybrid placement plans, fertilizer status checks, herbicide components, and more! Pop the champagne (or crack a cold one if you prefer) and enjoy this special episode of "Keeping It Independent".

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels - Between The Rows: Weed Management
AgWeb Newsletter: https://preferences.farmjournal.com/Newsletter-Page.html
Farm Progress - "Cover crop incentives available in Illinois"
Successful Farming: https://agriculture.com/

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Three Wise Men or Three Wise Guys? Dec 18, 2023

It's a special holiday mailbag episode of Keeping It Independent!

Our own 3 wise men - Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen, Eric Wilson, and Ryan Gentle - wrap up 2023 and answer your rapid-fire questions.

Topics include lessons from 2023, New Year's resolutions for corn growers, the best gifts for an agronomist, favorite Christmas movies, and more!

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Reflecting on 2023: Let's Talk Corn Rootworm. Again. Dec 05, 2023

Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss your burning questions about the state of corn rootworm (the pretty ones and the ugly ones) management.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels Between the Rows – Monitoring Corn Rootworm Populations: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/monitoring-corn-rootworm-populations

Learn more about the Wyffels Hybrids CRW monitoring program: wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoring

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Reflecting on 2023: Yields Better Than Expected Nov 20, 2023

All things considered, yields were better than expected for most of the Corn Belt this year. With long drought periods throughout the summer, how was this possible?

On this week's episode, the Wyffels Agronomy Team highlight the six factors that made the difference.

Links discussed in this episode:

Wyffels Hybrids Trial Results: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybrids/trial-results

Our Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybrids

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Talk Fertility To Me Oct 30, 2023

As harvest season winds down, we take a look back and a look forward. On this week's episode, Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss crown rot, 2023 heat units, fall nitrogen, and more!

Links discussed in this episode:

P & K Management: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/fertility-101-p-and-k-management

Iowa State University - Soil Temperature Maps: https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/agclimate/soilt.php

Wyffels Hybrids Trial Results: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybrids/trial-results

Our Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybrids

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Why Are Things the Way They Are? Oct 16, 2023

Variability and "better than expected". Those are the key phases we're hearing across the Central Corn Belt. On this week's episode, Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss early yield reports, fall anhydrous, and more!

Links discussed in this episode:

Wyffels Hybrids Trial Results: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybrids/trial-results

Wyffels Between the Rows - Harvest Timing: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/harvest-timing

Our Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybrids

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Coffee Shop Talk: Harvest Edition Oct 03, 2023

Harvest season is here, and that means plenty of questions to answer. Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Jared Goplen discuss harvest updates, injury/disease challenges, and that "black stuff" you might be seeing.

Links discussed in this episode:

Wyffels Hybrids Trial Results: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybrids/trial-results

Wyffels Between the Rows - Harvest Timing: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/harvest-timing

Our Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybrids

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Let the Combines Roll! Sep 26, 2023

Variability. That's the word of the year. Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen dive into stalk integrity, drydown, and all things harvest.

Links discussed in this episode:

Wyffels Grain Drying Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/grain-drying-calculator

Wyffels Between the Rows - Harvest Timing: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/harvest-timing

Iowa State University - Corn Drydown Calculator

Our Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybrids

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Lies and Stats: Interpreting Corn Hybrid Performance Sep 11, 2023

It's been a wild season in the field. After another dry stretch, harvest is approaching quicker than anticipated. Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp dive into crop updates, interpreting yield results, and the importance of planting a hybrid package.

Links discussed in this episode:

Wyffels Between the Rows - Heat and Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/heat-and-drought-stress

Wyffels Grain Drying Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/grain-drying-calculator

Our Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/wyffels-hybrids

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Push It. Push It Real Good. Aug 29, 2023

Harvest is coming...and maybe sooner than we thought. Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen and Ryan Gentle discuss a slate of late summer questions.

Links discussed in this episode:

Wyffels Between the Rows - Heat and Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/heat-and-drought-stress

Wyffels GDU Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/growing-days

Wyffels Yield Calculator: wyffels.com/agronomy/yield-calculator

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Long Hot Summer Days Aug 21, 2023

It's an August mailbag episode of "Keeping it Independent"! Agronomy Managers Jared Goplen and Ryan Gentle discuss your questions about the heatwave, tar spot, and early brown husks.

Links discussed in this episode:

Wyffels Between the Rows - Heat and Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/heat-and-drought-stress

Learn more about Wyffels' CRW monitoring program: wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoring

Wyffels Yield Calculator: wyffels.com/agronomy/yield-calculator

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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How Late is Too Late? Aug 10, 2023

Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss your burning questions about tar spot management.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels Between the Rows - Fungicide Use with Wyffels Hybrids: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/fungicide-use-on-wyffels-hybrids2023

Learn more about Wyffels' CRW monitoring program: wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoring

Wyffels Yield Calculator: wyffels.com/agronomy/yield-calculator

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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There's a Wyffels Tool for That Aug 03, 2023

Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Product & Agronomy Manager Mitch Heisler discuss your burning questions about corn rootworm and yield estimates.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels Between the Rows – Monitoring Corn Rootworm Populations: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/monitoring-corn-rootworm-populations

Learn more about Wyffels' CRW monitoring program: wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoring

Wyffels Yield Calculator: wyffels.com/agronomy/yield-calculator
Wyffels GDU Calculator: wyffels.com/agronomy/growing-days

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I Love the Smell of Fungicide in the Morning Jul 17, 2023

Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss your burning questions about corn rootworm and pollination season.

Links discussed in this episode:
Wyffels Between the Rows – Monitoring Corn Rootworm Populations: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/monitoring-corn-rootworm-populations

Learn more about CRW monitoring program: wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoring

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Rain, Wind, and Smoke Jul 06, 2023

Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss your burning questions about corn rootworm, summer storm damage, and the impact of wildfires.

Links discussed in this episode:

Wyffels Between the Rows – Damage from Summer Storms: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/root-lodging-from-summer-storms
Wyffels Between the Rows – Heat & Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/heat-and-drought-stress

Learn more about CRW monitoring program: wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoring

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To Spray or Not to Spray Jun 24, 2023

Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp discuss your burning questions about dry June conditions. How do you respond? Should you spray despite the conditions?

Links discussed in this episode:

Wyffels Between the Rows – Early Season Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/early-season-drought-stress
Wyffels Between the Rows – Heat & Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/heat-and-drought-stress

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So You’re Saying There’s a Chance! Jun 19, 2023

Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle discuss your burning questions about dry June conditions. How do you respond? What effect does it have on yield?

Links discussed in this episode:

Wyffels Between the Rows – Early Season Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/early-season-drought-stress

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Don't Say the D-Word Jun 12, 2023

Agronomy Manager Eric Wilson and Technical Product Manager Dr. Brent Tharp discuss your burning questions about early season drought worries and corn rootworm activity.

Links discussed in this episode:

Wyffels Between the Rows – Early Season Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/early-season-drought-stress

Wyffels Corn Rootworm Monitoring: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/corn-rootworm-monitoring

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It's Getting Hot In Here Jun 02, 2023

How will early season drought effect yield? My corn is flopped over, what is going on? Should I still carry through with my planned herbicide and sidedress program? Wyffels Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Jared Goplen discuss these questions on this episode.

Links discussed in this episode:

Wyffels Between the Rows – Early Season Drought Stress: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/early-season-drought-stress

Wyffels Between the Rows – Weed Management: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/weed-management

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Corn's Awkward Phase May 30, 2023

My corn isn’t looking too good, what’s wrong with it? If my corn is yellow early on will that affect yield? Does my corn have enough nitrogen? Wyffels Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen discuss these questions on this episode.

Links discussed in this episode:

Wyffels Between the Rows – Herbicide Injury in Corn: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/herbicide-injury-in-corn

Wyffels Between the Rows – Understanding Nitrogen Loss: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/understanding-nitrogen-loss

Wyffels Between the Rows – Sidedress Nitorgen in Corn: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/sidedress-nitrogen-in-corn

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In the Weeds May 16, 2023

Will my corn survive in flooded or saturated fields? What do I need to think about when making post-emergence herbicide applications? Wyffels Agronomy Manager Jared Goplen and Technical Product Manager Brent Tharp cover these questions on this episode.

Links discussed in this episode:

Wyffels "Between the Rows" - Flooded and Saturated Fields: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/effects-of-flooding-and-saturated-soils-on-corn

Wyffels "Between the Rows" – Weed Management: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/weed-management

Wyffels Replant Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/replant-calculator

Wyffels GDU Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/growing-days

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Emergence-y Pod May 09, 2023

How important is uniform emergence? What are we seeing on emergence this year? How do I decide whether I should replant or not? What should we do different when planting into dry soils? Wyffels Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Ryan Gentle cover these questions on this episode.

Links discussed in this episode:

The Bulletin: Thinking About Corn Emergence: https://farmdoc.illinois.edu/field-crop-production/thinking-about-crop-emergence.html

Wyffels Replant Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/replant-calculator

Wyffels GDU Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/growing-days

We want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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Snow Blower Row Cleaners Apr 26, 2023

How much influence does planting date have on my corn yield? Which hybrids should I plant first? Wyffels Agronomy Managers Eric Wilson and Jared Goplen cover these questions on this episode.

Links discussed in this episode:

Planting Date Yield Correlation Video – IL: https://youtu.be/S041lRZXJ88

Planting Date Yield Correlation Video – IA: https://youtu.be/bqOFQ6DqRLM

Planting Date Yield Correlation Video – MN: https://youtu.be/8csbaEo64AE

Planting Date Yield Correlation Video – WI: https://youtu.be/MlPxer8LdWM

Wyffels GDU Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/growing-days

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Does Seed Corn Prefer a Hot or Cold Shower? Apr 20, 2023

Welcome to Keeping It Independent. A podcast brought to you by Wyffels Hybrids. Today's episode is hosted by Wyffels Agronomy Managers Ryan Gentle and Eric Wilson.

We’re in that phase of the year in the Corn Belt where we have some people who have put in 7 hard days of planting, while others are still waiting for the last of the snow to melt.

It’s also that time of year in the Midwest where you can have 80 degree highs one week followed by freezing cold the next. On this episode we’re going to talk about some questions we’ve been getting this spring, and these are common questions we get every spring as we start the planting season.

Wyffels GDU Calculator: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/growing-days
Wyffels Agronomic Library: https://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/agronomic-library

Introducing "Keeping It Independent" Apr 20, 2023

Welcome to Keeping It Independent, a podcast from Wyffels Hybrids. What is the purpose of this podcast? What can you expect to hear from us? How can you get involved? We cover it all, and we hope you’ll subscribe and follow along with us.

Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at agronomy@wyffels.com.

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