A Penney For Your Thoughts

Sean and Andrew are back with Maira Duffeck to discuss how to manage corn stunt disease and protect your yields.   The crew discusses: ✅ Where corn stunt disease has been confirmed in the U.S. ✅ How corn stunt disease is transmitted to fields, and how to manage transmission ✅ The effectiveness of treatments for corn leafhoppers and corn stunt disease ✅ Limitations and questions surrounding corn stunt disease and its treatment   Learn more about managing corn stunt disease: https://extension.okstate.edu/e-pest-alerts/2024/corn-leafhopper-leads-to-corn-stunt-outbreak-across-oklahoma-aug-12-2024.html   Meet the Guest: 🌱 Maira Rodrigues Duffeck is originally from Brazil, where she earned her bachelor’s degree and Ph.D. in plant pathology. Her doctoral studies led her to Penn State University, where she spent two years as a visiting scholar studying Fusarium head blight of wheat. She then worked at The Ohio State University as a postdoctoral researcher studying serial pathogens and diseases in corn and wheat before starting her current position as an assistant professor at Oklahoma State University, where she balances her time between extension and research.   Learn more about Maira: https://experts.okstate.edu/mairodr   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. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. 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: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Sean and Andrew sit down with Maira Duffeck from Oklahoma State University to hear her two cents on the latest disease attacking corn fields.    The crew discusses: ✅ How artificial intelligence will transform disease and pest management  ✅ The pathogens behind corn stunt disease, and how it’s closer to your fields than you might think ✅ How corn leafhoppers transmit corn stunt disease ✅ Tracking the progression of corn leafhoppers across the U.S. (follow along here → https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/maps/corn-leafhopper) ✅ The potential for overwintering of corn leafhoppers and corn stunt disease pathogens ✅ Symptoms of corn stunt disease and what to do if you notice them in your fields   Learn more about corn stunt disease: https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/articles/bayer/corn-stunt-spiroplasma-disease-and-red-stunt-disease-complex   Meet the Guest: 🌱 Maira Rodrigues Duffeck is originally from Brazil, where she earned her bachelor’s degree and Ph.D. in plant pathology. Her doctoral studies led her to Penn State University, where she spent two years as a visiting scholar studying Fusarium head blight of wheat. She then worked at The Ohio State University as a postdoctoral researcher studying serial pathogens and diseases in corn and wheat before starting her current position as an assistant professor at Oklahoma State University, where she balances her time between extension and research.   Learn more about Maira: https://experts.okstate.edu/mairodr   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. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. 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: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Sean and Andrew are back with Matt Darr and Ben Covington from Iowa State University’s On-Site Precision Technology team in ISU’s new Digital Ag Innovation Lab to hear their two cents on how advancing the technology on your farm is simpler than you might expect.   The crew discusses: ✅ Why understanding ag technology is important for every grower ✅ The importance of education for adoption of ag tech ✅ Behind-the-scenes the Digital Ag Innovation Lab’s planter clinic ✅ The science behind downforce and planting depth ✅ How John Deere’s FurrowVision and See and Spray™ technology impacts farmers ✅ Tillage practices and soil compaction ✅ A new approach to planting soybeans ✅ The crop input you don’t want to cut corners on   Learn more about the Digital Ag Innovation Lab: https://www.isudigitalag.org/   Meet the Guests: 🌱 Matt Darr grew up on a grain and livestock farm in eastern Ohio. He attended college at the Ohio State University and the University of Kentucky before moving to Iowa with the goal of growing public/private partnerships. He now works at Iowa State University as a faculty member in their Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering department and director of the ISU Digital Ag Innovation Lab.   Learn more about Matt: https://www.isudigitalag.org/people/1/matt-darr   🌱 Ben Covington is originally from Maryland, but he was quickly drawn to the open fields of the “wild, wild West” of Iowa. His time with Iowa State University began in 2007, with the beginning of his pursuit of both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in agricultural systems technology. Ben works as an engineer specializing in row crop production systems for ISU’s Digital Ag Innovation Lab.    Learn more about Ben: https://www.isudigitalag.org/people/1/benjamin-covington   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. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. 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: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Sean and Andrew sit down with Matt Darr and Ryan Huffman from Iowa State University’s On-Site Precision Technology team in ISU’s new Digital Ag Innovation Lab to hear their two cents on the latest ag technology.    The crew discusses: ✅ What Matt and Ryan are excited about in agriculture  ✅ The science of precision technology ✅ Understanding the ISU Digital Ag Innovation Lab ✅ Planters and row units ✅ Tilling and residue management ✅ John Deere’s Furrow Vision and See & Spray™ technology ✅ Future possibilities in autonomy and what Matt and Ryan want to research next   Learn more about the Digital Ag Innovation Lab: https://www.isudigitalag.org/   Meet the Guests: 🌱 Matt Darr grew up on a grain and livestock farm in eastern Ohio. He attended college at the Ohio State University and the University of Kentucky before moving to Iowa with the goal of growing public/private partnerships. He now works at Iowa State University as a faculty member in their Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering department and director of the ISU Digital Ag Innovation Lab.   Learn more about Matt: https://www.isudigitalag.org/people/1/matt-darr   🌱 Ryan Huffman was born and raised in central Iowa, where he continues to live and work today. Driven by a fascination for data, Ryan was led to agronomy, studying how to leverage data and technology to improve agricultural practices. He now works as the digital agronomy research manager for ISU’s Digital Ag Innovation Lab.  Learn more about Ryan: https://www.isudigitalag.org/people/1/ryan-huffman   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. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. 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:  https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Join us for a fantastic discussion with Iowa's Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig! We discuss industry advocacy and interacting with local and national governments. We discuss the future of Iowa agriculture, its impact on the national stage, and we even get some great insights into sustainability efforts in production agriculture!   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. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. 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: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Dr. Fred Below and Dr. Connor Sible provide us with practical insights into pushing the yield limits on our farms, offering research-backed suggestions accumulated over 40 years of learning. Tillage practices, fertility timing, fungicide, populations, and more!  Join us for a fantastic episode!      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. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. 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: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Join us on the campus of The University of Illinois as we discuss the science behind high-yielding corn and soybeans with Dr. Fred Below and Dr. Connor Sible! Amazing insights into crop physiology, nutrient concentration, timing, and 40 years of understanding corn plants!   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. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. 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: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Soil Compaction, "often known as the hidden yield-limiting factor," can be minimized through strategic and intentional choices on our farms. Please tune in to hear the research and advice from Dr. John Fulton and his fantastic team at Ohio State University!   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. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. 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: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Soil compaction plays a massive role in corn and soybean production. Dr. Fulton provides insight into how these biological, chemical, and physical soil components are affected by soil compaction. We also gain insight into Dr. Fulton and his team's research to better understand this complex aspect of our soil health.   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. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. 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: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Episode #2 Live from Commodity Classic inside the Bayer booth!  We are incredibly grateful for our hosts, DEKALB and Asgrow, and these incredible farmers for pushing the envelope on corn and soybean yields!  Hear about their success in 2024 and their plans for the 2025 growing season!   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. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. 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: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Hear from Asgrow and Dekalb brand leadership and NCGA Corn winners as we go live from the Bayer Booth at the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver!   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. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. 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: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

2024 was an incredible year for The Preceon Smart Corn System! Join Andrew and me as we interview growers, FSRs, and the Bayer Launch team - Live from the 2025 GroundBreakers Year End Celebration Event in Tucson, Arizona!   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. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. 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: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Join Andrew and Sean on a journey with Bayer's exceptional leadership team! We will gain valuable insight into the Preceon Smart Corn System and dive deeper into the science, breeding, research, and development of the world's most innovative agriculture and technology company. It was a truly fantastic experience to hear from this leadership team during the Ground Breakers year-end celebration! 

Dr. Travis Faske and Dr. Daren Mueller help us understand managing southern rust and other complicated diseases as we consider the 2024 growing season and critical takeaways for 2025!   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. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. 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: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Dr. Travis Faske from Arkansas State University and special guest co-host Dr. Daren Mueller from Iowa State University help us understand southern rust's pathogen and life cycle. Where did it come from, and what can we expect as we learn more about this disease that was so prevalent in 2024?   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. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. 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: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Dr. Mike Castellano provides insight into managing nitrogen programs and how to manage corn and soybean residue best.   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. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. 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: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Dr. Mike Castellano gives us an in-depth look at the science behind nitrogen, interactions with our soils, the process for creating ammonia, and the environmental considerations around nitrogen management. We also discuss the impact of residue and critical considerations for your residue management strategy.   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. By combining real-time updates from the field with expert insights from industry professionals, we help you achieve your highest yields yet. 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: https://www.facebook.com/penneypodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PenneyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PenneyPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PenneyPodcast

Ear rots can lead to mycotoxins, significantly impacting grain quality and livestock. Learn more about managing these infections and the research looking at how the Viptera trait impacts the disease complex!

Ear Rots and Mycotoxins, BT Traits, and Viptera - Science and research at the University of Tennessee help us understand what to look out for and how to manage our corn crop!   Here are the links to the research - https://news.utcrops.com/2024/09/hot-topic-ear-rots-and-mycotoxin-management-in-corn/   Dr. Brown is an extension-research entomologist with the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology in Jackson, TN. Sebe has statewide responsibilities for arthropod pest management in major field crops including corn, cotton, soybean, sorghum and wheat. His educational and applied research programs focus on the most important pests affecting these crops. Dr. Kelly serves as extension-research plant pathologist at The University of Tennessee in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology in Jackson, TN. The majority of her time is concentrated on the control of diseases in cotton, corn, soybean, and wheat. She is responsible for all disease control recommendations of field crops except tobacco for Tennessee. This includes the development of statewide educational programs covering cotton, corn, soybean, and small grains. More information can be found on  

Corn yields continue to climb - that means residue continues to build!  The market is full of "management products," how should we think about residue management and crop physiology?  Join Connor Sible as we take an in-depth look at his research, and he provides insight into best practices for growers!