Soybean yields are coming in higher than expected. It’s hard to imagine that last summer we were hearing lots of concern across the country about how bad Soybeans looked due to dicamba damage. In today’s episode Jim Robinson, Rob See Co Corn and Soybean Manager and his guest, Kip Rowe, Rob See Co Regional Sales Manager discuss why soybeans are outperforming expectations.
Oct 15, 2021
12 min
Harvest is moving along rapidly but there is still much to be done. Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager sits down with Kris Laub, Rob-See-Co Direct Sales Representative, and Nate Meyer, Rob-See-Co Product Evaluation Lead to get an update on harvest progress in different regions and discuss harvest safety tips. Our guests also give insight on how to make the best harvesting decisions.
Oct 1, 2021
20 min
One question we generally hear in mid-September is, “Why are some plants dying early? Is it the refuge component? Will these dying plants hurt yield?” Listen in as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, answers these questions and more.
Sep 15, 2021
13 min
It’s September which means it’s silage chopping time. Listen in as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Scott Harris, Brand Manager at Masters Choice discuss what makes quality silage and how the Masters Choice selection process differs from the industry as a whole.
Sep 1, 2021
14 min
This week on the Field Ready podcast host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, and Jacob Foley, Rob-See-Co Product Evaluation Lead share expert advice on ways to manage white mold in soybean including planting tips, weed control, crop rotation and harvest.
Aug 15, 2021
17 min
In this episode, host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Aaron Wulf, Production Manager at Rob-See-Co discuss why seed pollination is so important, yet tricky, and why sterile plants are good for your seed. Get a high-level overview of pollination during seed production, learn why it’s so important to remove female tassels, why male sterility is beneficial to seed production and why farmers might benefit.
Aug 1, 2021
17 min
In this episode, Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager talks to his guest, Wayne Fithian, Agronomy Manager at Rob-See-Co about peak corn rootworm beetle flight. Tune in to learn how 2021 timing compares to the average, the action threshold for beetles/trap/day, what types of control measures can you take this season and are there options for control next season?
Jul 17, 2021
18 min
As tasty and simple as table salt is for our food, it can wreak havoc on the yields of our row crops. In this episode host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, discusses the problem of having excess salt in the soil, what happens to impacted plants, the effects it can have on yield and why it’s important to choose the right variety to plant on your farm.
Jul 1, 2021
12 min
It’s that time of year again - you’re in the field making herbicide applications and managing your weeds. One thing we always need to consider when applying herbicide is wind speed and wind direction. Guest Host Wayne Fithian, Rob-See-Co Agronomy Manager, discusses the best in-crop herbicide application tips including the importance of drift, thoroughly reading the herbicide label, and what to consider beyond the label.
Jun 15, 2021
11 min
A lot is going on underneath the soil this time of year, some of it good and some of it not so good. Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Wayne Fithian, Rob-See-Co Agronomy Manager, discuss what to look for above ground in order to identify possible issues beneath the surface including soil compaction, insect pests, and more.
Jun 1, 2021
14 min
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