The Rogue Agronomist

Latest Episodes:

Yield Data is King? Nov 19, 2020

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We spend a lot of time gathering hybrid data at harvest but is that data really useful for making hybrid decisions for the next season? If it's not what is it good for?

No More Easy Button on Weed Control in Beans Oct 13, 2020

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New weed control options give us hope, but are still not the easy button. Where we are in the weed control/issues cycle and what you should do to combat resistant weeds.

2020 and the Dorecho with Jeremy Miner Sep 24, 2020

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Another guest, join me as we welcome Jeremy Miner a Technical Agronomist from Channel Seeds in Eastern Iowa. Talking Dorecho, 2020, and many other topics today.

Weather and Crops Sep 17, 2020

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The last thing we like to point to for something that affected crops is the weather, but many times it is the final problem.

Mergers with guest Angie Setzer Aug 31, 2020

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Join me and Angie Setzer (our first real guest) as we talk about mergers within agriculture along with our thoughts on internships and numerous other topics.

Ag Stigmas: Past Experiences Aug 14, 2020

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Did you have a bad experience in the past with something? Was it one bad experience after years of good experiences? Sometimes we let emotions or principles dictate our business decisions regardless of potential changes a company makes.

I Don’t Want to Run Your Farm Aug 04, 2020

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Are agronomists telling you what to do because they think they can run your farm better than you do, or because that's their job to help you?

OMG Now What?! Jul 30, 2020

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New insects, new diseases, neighbors spraying all get everyone worried, but how much attention should you pay to it? Why I don't get too worked up and how getting worked up may cost you in ROI.

Science Mindset Jul 27, 2020

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Do you only pay attention to the data that confirms your ideas, or do you have a science mindset that allows you to make changes based on new data and changes in methods?

Is Cost Really Your Barrier To Entry To Tech? Jul 01, 2020

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We've all heard it, "I can't afford to do that" but is that really the reason for not trying or upgrading to new technology?