The Rogue Agronomist

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Genetic Gain vs. Hybrid Familiarity Nov 05, 2021

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A discussion about genetic gain and how we may be missing out on bushels by sacrificing those bushels for hybrid familiarity when we are planting hybrids we have past positive experiences with. Recognizing what happens when we change practices that should be increasing yield but yields seem to plateau.

Don’t Let Emotions Drive Decisions Sep 20, 2021

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In an industry where hard work often pays off it’s often the easy decisions driven by emotions that cost us the most. As frustrations mount during planting and harvest, don’t let it affect your bottom line.

Kyle Hate’s Fungicides… Sep 08, 2021

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Drought tolerance, ethylene reduction, tar spot, fungicide “always pays”. There has been a lot of spin on fungicides this year, do we hate fungicides? How important is hybrid selection?

Young Entrepreneur Clay Geiter of Next Generation Ag Services Aug 24, 2021

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Join Clay and I as we talk about how the “Corn Revolution is Real” and our young businesses along with being open minded in the crazy world we currently live in.

Your Farm is a Business Aug 12, 2021

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There are plenty of times we focus on saving money, when our business is making money. Take emotions out of your decisions and run your farm as a business. I always say "don't trip over a dollar to pick up a penny"

What’s the Worst Thing You’ve Ever had to Tell a Farmer? Jul 07, 2021

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That was the typical first time agronomist interview question, my how things have changed in 14 years. I could build a resume off of my career answering this, but in 2021 weed resistance has added to it. Are we all screwed, or can we turn the narrative for 2022?

Seed Signs…Coming to a Field Near You Jun 07, 2021

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To some people they are a fun activity and a source of pride, and to others they are a pain in the butt and a necessary evil. Field signs can even tell you a lot about the people you work with…especially if they hate them.

$5 Corn and $13 Soybeans…The Best/Worse Thing to Happen May 29, 2021

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It seems like the best thing to happen to farms in the past few years but we still need to make sound agronomic decisions. Every bushel counts, but do the math and understand that even at high commodity prices we still can lose money making poor decisions.

You’re Doing It Wrong: Part II Agronomist’s Warnings Apr 19, 2021

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Agronomy and PiKSi Dust with Dr. Curt Livesay Apr 12, 2021

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