A Penney For Your Thoughts

Sean and Andrew are joined by the University of Kentucky’s Dr. Carl Bradley to discuss red crown rot— a disease that has made its mark in the Southeast U.S. and continues to encroach on Midwest soybean production.   The crew discusses: ✅ Red Crown Rot (RCR) ✅ How RCR moves through acres ✅ Signs and symptoms of RCR ✅ RCR’s impact on yields   🌱 Meet the Guest: Dr. Carl Bradley is a Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Kentucky. His research focuses on disease management for soybeans and small grains. In addition to his research program, Dr. Bradley educates stakeholders on identification and management of diseases through statewide extension and outreach.   A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney,  plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. It's ag talk that just makes cents.   ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you!   📲 Follow us on social:  Facebook  Twitter/X Instagram  YouTube 

Sean and Andrew sit down with graduate students from Iowa State University and the University of Kentucky to hear what’s coming next for our industry.   The crew discusses: ✅ How management of wheat impacts tiller numbers ✅ Impacts on yield from continuous soybean systems ✅ Effectiveness of broadcasting phosphorus ✅ Balance of nitrogen and potassium on acres ✅ Cover crops in relation to the next crop's yield   🌱Meet the Guests:   Allie Mutter is a PhD student at the University of Kentucky studying under Dr. Chad Lee. Her research focuses on wheat and how head count, kernel weight and biomass correlate with yield.    Carolina Freitas is a PhD student at Iowa State University studying under Dr. Sotirios Archontoulis. Her research focuses on using experimental data and crop modeling systems to design continuous soybean cropping systems that support higher yields and preserve natural resources, all while remaining profitable in the current economic scenario.    Elizabeth Hiter is a master's student at the University of Kentucky studying under Dr. Chad Lee. Her research aims to address the effectiveness of broadcasting reduced rates of banded phosphorus fertilizer throughout Kentucky.   Lauren Godwin Schwarck is a PhD student at Iowa State University studying under Dr. Michael Castellano. She is researching the impact of applying nitrogen above the economic optimum rate on grain yield.    Emily Marsh is a PhD student at the University of Kentucky studying under Dr. Chad Lee. Her research experience has ranged from cover crops to the effects of strip-till on cropping systems.     A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney,  plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. It's ag talk that just makes cents.   ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you!   📲 Follow us on social:  Facebook  Twitter/X Instagram  YouTube 

Sean and Andrew are back with the University of Kentucky’s Dr. Chad Lee to chat about all things cover crops and how you can best manage them to improve soil health, water quality and yield potential. The crew discusses: ✅ How to get started using cover crops on your acres ✅ What ideal cover crop biomass looks like ✅ Implementing biologicals within cover cropping systems ✅ Managing erosion, water quality and soil health ✅ Wheat and its role in the cover crop conversation ✅ Why sticking with the process matters Meet the Guests: 🌱Dr. Chad Lee grew up on his family's farm in Ohio and is now an extension professor and agronomist for corn and bourbon grains at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Lee provides statewide leadership in Extension activities related to agronomic management of corn and the small grains used in distilling. Dr. Lee leads applied research and investigates cover crops, crop rotations and other practices that help farmers produce excellent crops and improve their farms over time.    A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney,  plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm. It's ag talk that just makes cents.   ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you!   📲 Follow us on social:  Facebook  Twitter/X Instagram  YouTube 

Sean and Andrew are joined by a long-awaited guest, the University of Kentucky’s Dr. Chad Lee, to talk about all nitrogen needs, the practicality of cover crops and high-quality corn demands across Kentucky.    The crew discusses: ✅ The intricacy of cropping systems in Kentucky ✅ The high-quality corn needed to meet Kentucky’s demands ✅ Ideal nitrogen applications when using cover crops ✅ Efforts to close the loop on the bourbon industry’s environmental impact ✅ The importance of no-till systems and reducing erosion   🌱Meet the Guests: Dr. Chad Lee grew up on his family's farm in Ohio and is now an extension professor and agronomist for corn and bourbon grains at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Lee provides statewide leadership in Extension activities related to agronomic management of corn and the small grains used in distilling. Dr. Lee leads applied research and investigates cover crops, crop rotations and other practices that help farmers produce excellent crops and improve their farms over time.    A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney,  plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm.. It's ag talk that just makes cents.   ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you!   📲 Follow us on social:  Facebook  Twitter/X Instagram  YouTube 

Sean and Andrew are finishing up their conversation about nitrogen with Iowa State University’s Dr. Mike Castellano and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Dr. Andrew Margenot. This time, they’re focusing on how you can manage nitrogen on your acres to achieve high yields, reduce environmental impact and improve your bottom line.   The crew discusses: ✅ How to be stewards of the land while chasing high yields ✅ Understanding nitrogen availability throughout the growing season ✅ Trials you can do on your acres to expand your farm’s  database ✅ Replenishing the nutrient pool in your soils ✅ Ideal nitrogen timing and application rates across the Midwest   🌱 Meet the Guests: Originally from Rhode Island, Dr. Mike Castellano obtained his Ph.D from Penn State in soil science. He now is an agronomy professor at Iowa State University, where his research focuses on biogeochemical cycling and transport within the soil as it extends to the atmosphere and subsoil. His ultimate objective is to maximize sustainable productivity of agricultural systems, specifically looking at nitrogen. Connect with Dr. Andrew Castellano on LinkedIn.   Dr. Andrew Margenot is originally from Rhode Island and earned his Ph.D in in Soils and Biogeochemistry from the University of California Davis. He is now an associate professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where his work addresses the literal foundation of all cropping systems: soils. Alongside his team, he evaluates how human activities can enhance or compromise soil services to human societies, with an emphasis on food security from urban and rural agroecosystems in the U.S. Midwest and East Africa. Connect with Dr. Andrew Margenot on LinkedIn.   A Penney for Your Thoughts is hosted by Sean Blomgren, agronomist and owner of Blomgren Seed from Boone, Iowa, and Andrew Penney,  plant doctor and Preceon agronomy lead for Bayer Crop Science from Ames, Iowa. We cover all things agronomy and high-yield management, share what we're seeing in the field and bring in trusted voices from the industry to deliver timely, relevant insights that matter to your farm.. It's ag talk that just makes cents.   ⭐️ Like what you hear? Leave us a review to help our podcast reach more growers and agronomists like you!   📲 Follow us on social:  Facebook  Twitter/X Instagram  YouTube