Tune in for the most up-to-date agronomy from local Illinois Pioneer agronomists and experts as they discuss the most important topics in your area.
Latest episodes
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41 min
How Plant Diagnostics Are Changing the Way We Fight Crop Disease
What really happens after you send a plant sample to the lab, and how does it impact what happens back in the field? In this episode of Outstanding in Your Field, the team sits dow…
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58 min
Chasing Moisture, Not the Calendar: Planting Decisions That Drive Yield
Planting season is go-time! But the biggest wins aren’t about speed, they’re about precision where it matters most. If you’re chasing yield this season, start here, and press play.…
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37 min
You Can Only Plant It Once (So Check Your Planter)
As planting season approaches, the details behind planter setup can make or break your crop before the first seed even emerges. In this episode of Outstanding in Your Field, hosts…
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29 min
Early Harvest Update
We get an update on drought stress, southern rust, tar spot and red crown rot. Each agronomist also shares boots-on-the-ground updates from their region—covering yield expectations…
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22 min
Fueling Forward with Canola in Southern Illinois 🌱
Listen for:✅ Why canola is gaining attention as a renewable diesel feedstock✅ How equipment, fertility, and herbicide management compare to corn, soybeans, and wheat✅ Key lessons l…
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26 min
Fungicide, Disease and Pest Pressure Across Illinois
🎯 Topics covered:Tar spot, gray leaf spot, and northern corn leaf blight updatesFungicide timing: spray early, wait, or plan for two passes?Insect pressure: rootworm, Japanese beet…
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28 min
Unlocking Yield Through Kernel Size with Matt Essex
With over 26 years at Pioneer, Matt shares insights from recent research across 30+ field locations that reveal how kernel size—not just population or ear count—is a major driver o…
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21 min
Making the Most of Fungicide Decisions
They dig into decision-making factors when selecting fungicides, discuss the value of Corteva’s product lineup—including Approach(®) and Approach(®) Prima —and highlight the import…
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37 min
Coffee with the Agronomists: Planting 2025 Roundtable
In this special “coffee with the agronomists” edition, we get a diner-table style discussion about the ups and downs of the 2025 planting season. From early-start excitement to rai…
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21 min
Motherhood and White Mold
We begin the episode hearing heartfelt stories about blending motherhood with a passion for agronomy, from toddlers marveling at tractors to teaching kids about corn. "I remember w…
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41 min
Planting Pointers with Andy Knepp
💡 Clif Notes from the conversation 💡- Planting depth: 2-2.5 inches for corn, 1.5 inches for soybeans- Planting ahead of rain: Go for it—if conditions are good and the forecasted ra…
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24 min
All About Pioneer Seed Treatments with Rachel Woods
As spring planting kicks into high gear, they discuss how Pioneer® evaluates seed treatment products, the importance of multiple modes of action, and what makes proven solutions li…
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22 min
NEXTA: Using Biologicals To Prevent Plant Stress
"The easiest way to incorporate these products is in a pass you’re already making," says Goede. "So if you have in furrow applicators, you can tank mix it, or you can tank mix it w…
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18 min
Pre-Planting Reminders For Illinois Growers
During this episode of the Illinois Pioneer Agronomy Podcast, host Crystal Williams talks Brad Mason, an agronomist based in Macomb, IL, about pre-planting tasks and checklists. Ma…
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22 min
Waterhemp and Weed Control with Enlist Soybeans
Enlist E3® soybeans are an advanced seed with high yield potential and a robust herbicide tolerance, but as with any other seed, proper planning goes into getting a good yield. ---…
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27 min
Breaking the 100 Bushel Wheat Barrier
In this episode, Pioneer Southern Illinois Field Agronomist Scott Eversgerd joins host and fellow agronomist Crystal Williams to tackle topics like scouting for winter kill, nitrog…
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16 min
April Beans And Corn Did Better
During this episode of the Pioneer Agronomy Podcast from Illinois, how planting dates and weather affected yield in 2024. Some places went a full 60 days without rain in parts of t…
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44 min
Spring Versus Fall Nitrogen Application
“The mentality that we don’t have to stabilize [nitrogen] in spring is a really poor one,” Andrew Luzum, Nutrient Maximizer Strategic Account Manager explains. “When we talk about…
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18 min
Record Soybean Yields In Illinois
Some areas of the state saw some good rainfall associated with Hurricane Helene, but in other parts of the state, some farmers might go the entire month of October with no addition…
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44 min
Corn Breeding 101 With Justin Gifford
History of the corn breeding program at Pioneer Seed: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/corn-yield-gains.html Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in…