Pioneer Agronomy: Illinois Pioneer Seeds

Illinois Pioneer Agronomists go around the horn, providing field, planting and crop updates around Illinois. As field conditions vary from field to field and county to county, it's important to look keep a tab on fields early and often. Hosts Crystal Williams, Brad Mason, Matt Montgomery and Scott Eversgerd talk planting progress, early season outlook and more.

Hosts Crystal Williams, Andy Knepp, Matt Montgomery, Pat Reeg and Scott Eversgerd discuss early and in-season nitrogen and how growers can get the most out of their nitrogen investments. Joining this episode is Chris Kluemke, Corteva Agriscience Nutrient Maximizer Team. Chris provides insight into the importance of protecting nitrogen side-dress applications and the benefits that will come throughout the growing season.

We're back for Season Two of the Illinois Pioneer Agronomy podcast! Illinois Pioneer Agronomists Crystal Williams, Matt Montgomery, Scott Eversgerd and Brad Mason discuss Illinois planting as growers get their 2024 crop in the ground. Joining this episode is Pat Reeg, Pioneer Field Agronomist. Pat and the group discusses Black Cutworm and other early season pests throughout the state.

And that's a wrap on the 2023 growing season! In this episode of the Illinois Agronomy Podcast, hosts Crystal Williams, Brad Mason, Matt Montgomery and Scott Eversgerd put a bow on the 2023 season. The group recap the first season of the podcast, highlighting working across the state and across state lines throughout each episode. Also discussed are agronomic highlights and what has been learned from another growing season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Illinois Pioneer Agronomy team!

Illinois Pioneer Agronomists Crystal Williams, Matt Montgomery and Scott Eversgerd discuss setting your operation up for success in 2024. The trio also provide harvest updates for the state as harvest gets closer to wrapping up for the 2023 season. For setting growers up for a successful 2024, the agronomists discuss optimal conditions for tillage, whether cover crops are right for your operation, fall burndown priorities and fertility planning. Growers are making decisions on whether to apply fertilizer yet this year or wait until spring 2024.

Illinois Pioneer Agronomists Crystal Williams, Cody Pettit, Matt Montgomery and Scott Eversgerd delve into harvest updates across the state of Illinois. The group discusses soybean variability, surprising corn yields and how rainfall, timing and genetics contributed.

1:25 - 3:28 Southern Illinois Agronomy Update
3:29 - 5:24 West-Central Agronomy Update
5:25 - 8:09 Eastern Illinois Agronomy Update
8:10 - 12:50 Northern Illinois Agronomy Update
12:51 - 20:20 Soybean Variability
20:21 - 39:02 Corn Yield

Resources:
Red Crown Rot in Soybeans: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/red-crown-rot-soybeans.html
Corn Yield Gains Due to Genetic and Management Improvements: https://www.pioneer.com/us/agronomy/corn-yield-gains.html