The podcast where Wisconsin agriculture takes center stage, hosted by Pioneer Territory Manager Alex Weldon and Pioneer Field Agronomist Aricka Wech.
Latest episodes
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Connecting the Dots On Hybrids That Deliver, or Disappear
In this episode, Pioneer Territory Manager Alex Weldon and Pioneer Field Agronomist Aricka Wech pull back the curtain on how corn hybrids and soybean varieties are selected, tested…
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23 min
NEXTA Biologicals in Action: Timing, Stress Mitigation and ROI for 2026 Planting
Cold soils. Wild weather swings. Tight margins. In this episode, we dig into how biologicals can help crops handle early-season stress and set the stage for stronger yields in 2026…
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40 min
Planning Smarter Weed Control for 2026
After two challenging seasons marked by heavy seed production, shifting weed pressure, and extended emergence windows, the message is clear: start clean, stay clean, and spray dirt…
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55 min
Wisconsin Harvest Recap: Insights from the 2025 Growing Season
From soybeans that exceeded expectations to a corn crop heavily shaped by nitrogen management, southern rust, and local variability, this episode delivers local agronomic insights…
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36 min
Maximizing Fertility in a Tight Farm Economy
Hosts Alex Weldon (Pioneer Territory Manager, Northeast WI) and Aricka Wech (Pioneer Field Agronomist, Southwest WI) sit down with Haily Sand (Nutrient Management Specialist and GP…
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55 min
Feeding High Oleic Soybeans To Dairy Cows
In this episode of Pioneering Wisconsin’s Ag Future, Pioneer Territory Manager Alex Weldon and Field Agronomist Aricka Wech sit down with nutritionists Pete Draymond, Duane Splain,…
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30 min
Staging Silage After A Wet Summer
In this episode of Pioneering Wisconsin’s Ag Future, hosts Alex Weldon and Aricka Wech sit down with Bill Mahanna, Pioneer’s Global Nutritional Science Lead, to dig into the challe…
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35 min
August Crop Update
The conversation digs into key insect and disease pressures—including corn rootworm, tar spot, gray leaf spot, northern corn leaf blight, and the emerging threat of southern rust—a…
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35 min
Making Your Pasture More Productive
In this episode:Common weed challenges and how to tackle themThe benefits and application strategies of DuraCor®, Remedy®, and new Nova Graz™How to preserve desirable species like…
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36 min
Turning Data into Decisions
Listeners will learn how as-planted data unlocks actionable insights for variable rate seeding, scouting, and real-time decision-making. Ryan also discusses how predictive modeling…
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33 min
Early Season Weed Control & Post-Emergence
Jeremy shares practical tips on pre- and post-emergent herbicide applications, weed control timing and stewardship of Enlist® herbicide technologies. They also explore strategies f…
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26 min
Breaking Down Biologicals – Stress Mitigation Tools for Wisconsin Growers
Sam unpacks what biologicals really are, how they fit into the yield equation (genetics × environment × management), and how Corteva's NEXTA™ Biologicals are uniquely designed to h…
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22 min
North Stars Pioneer Podcast - Episode 29: Pioneer Agronomy Summary Book and Local Field Trials
North Stars Podcast: In this episode of the North Stars Podcast, hosts Alex Weldon and Aricka Roberson discuss the Pioneer Agronomy Summary book and local field trials throughout M…
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19 min
North Stars Pioneer Podcast - Episode 28: Fall Soil Testing
North Stars Podcast: In this episode of the North Stars Podcast, hosts Alex Weldon and Aricka Roberson discuss the importance of soil testing and why during the fall might be the b…
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16 min
North Stars Pioneer Podcast - Episode 27: Pre-commercial IMPACT™ Trials and Soybean Management Strategies
North Stars Podcast: In this episode of the North Stars Podcast, hosts Alex Weldon and Aricka Roberson discuss local pre-commercial IMPACT™ trial harvest and soybean management dec…
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31 min
North Stars Pioneer Podcast - Episode 26: 2021 Growing Season Recap with Caleb Wilson
North Stars Podcast: In this episode of the North Stars Podcast, hosts Alex Weldon and Aricka Roberson provide a recap of the 2021 growing season for farmers in Minnesota and Wisco…
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19 min
North Stars Pioneer Podcast - Episode 25: 2021 Growing Season Update for Western Wisconsin
North Stars Podcast: In this episode of the North Stars Podcast, hosts Alex Weldon and Aricka Roberson discuss the 2021 growing season and harvest progress in western Wisconsin. Jo…
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15 min
North Stars Pioneer Podcast - Episode 24: 2021 Growing Season Recap and Harvest Update
North Stars Podcast: In this episode of the North Stars Podcast, hosts Alex Weldon and Aricka Roberson discuss the 2021 growing season and provide harvest updates as farmers throug…
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33 min
North Stars Pioneer Podcast - Episode 23: Deep Dive into Corteva’s Carbon Program
Carbon Program Discussion begins at 2:24Estimate your carbon payout hereRoundtable discussion with Margaret Henry from PepsiCo, speaking on their commitment to farmers Hosted by Si…
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18 min
North Stars Pioneer Podcast - Episode 22: Gearing up for the 2021 Harvest
North Stars Podcast: In this episode of the North Stars Podcast, hosts Alex Weldon and Aricka Roberson are joined by Mike Gronski, Pioneer Agronomist from Wisconsin. The trio discu…