The Cornelius Seed Podcast

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Plant it. Profit. It's not just a slogan - it's our mission. At Cornelius Seed, we provide industry-leading corn and soybean genetics, traits and service, so you may maximize your profits on every acre. Since 1935, we've been an independent, family-owned company. That's eight decades and five generations of performance excellence and agronomic know-how we will share with you via our podcast.

  1. Sep 23

    Rain-Driven Preharvest Sprouting in Corn & Soybeans

    On the Cornelius Seed Podcast, fill-in host Kariann Kuntz talks with agronomist Craig Allaman about unusually wet conditions across Iowa and northern Illinois that are delaying harvest and contributing to preharvest sprouting—soybeans sprouting in split pods and corn kernels sprouting on the ear. Craig explains how recent hot, dry stress followed by heavy rains can make soybean pods brittle, causing them to split and allow moisture in, and how corn below 20% moisture can sprout again when husks open and water pools at the base of the ear. He notes sprouting can also be associated with ear rots like Gibberella and Trichoderma, often tied to ear tip damage. The key advice is to scout fields now, reprioritize harvest to protect yield and grain quality, and dry affected corn at higher heat to stop germination. Read More on our website: https://www.corneliusseed.com/agronomy/wet-weather-alert-seed-germination-before-harvest/ 00:00 Rainy Harvest Stalls 00:22 Podcast Intro and Issue 01:15 Field Reports of Sprouting 02:18 Scout Now and Reprioritize 03:52 Why It’s Happening 05:15 Corn Mechanics and Scouting 06:02 Ear Rot and Damage Links 06:56 Key Takeaways and Drying 07:59 Wrap Up and Next Steps

    Rain-Driven Preharvest Sprouting in Corn & Soybeans

  2. Sep 2

    What We're Seeing Now & Planning for in 2027 with Crop Diseases

    On this episode of the Cornelius Seed Podcast, District Sales Manager Luke Davis shares what he’s seeing in northeast Iowa as late-season disease pressure ramps up, including tar spot, southern rust, crown rot in corn, and SDS in soybeans, with some northern corn leaf blight also present. They discuss how recent weather set the stage, why fungicide decisions were made around tassel despite limited early symptoms, and why late applications now are mostly case-by-case and often not cost-effective unless crop is later or harvest is delayed. Davis emphasizes scouting and taking notes for future planning, prioritizing harvest on fields with stalk/crown rot risk, doing pinch tests for stalk integrity, and identifying soybean diseases like SDS vs brown stem rot. He also notes a split-planter observation of less crown rot with Pivot Bio G3 and highlights Victrato seed treatment (stacked with Profit Guard Plus) and variety selection as key SDS management tools. 00:34 Podcast Intro and Goals00:59 Field Disease Snapshot01:38 Weather and Fungicide Timing04:07 Late Season Spray Decisions05:54 Harvest Priority and Stalk Rots07:01 Biologicals Trial Results08:33 Fungicide ROI Next Year09:51 Soybean SDS Reality Check11:07 SDS Management Tools13:59 Scout Now Plan Ahead15:43 Wrap Up and Thanks

    What We're Seeing Now & Planning for in 2027 with Crop Diseases

  3. Jul 21

    The Disease Triangle: Monitoring July Corn and Soybean Vulnerabilities

    In this Cornelius Seed Podcast season update, lead agronomist Craig Allaman reviews mid-season crop conditions as corn moves through full tassel and early silking, with warm, humid weather and dews creating favorable disease conditions. He reports widespread low-canopy gray leaf spot and common rust, very light northern corn leaf blight, and some early tar spot, noting heat has kept cooler-weather diseases in check but gray leaf could continue to build and southern rust remains a major concern due to storms bringing spores north. The best fungicide timing is generally R1 (silking) through brown silk, but scouting should continue through mid- to late August for late outbreaks. Soybeans are improving as saturated areas recover and nodulation returns; he highlights red crown rot as an emerging, yield-robbing disease to watch for and stresses ongoing scouting across fields and trials.   00:00 Southern Rust Watch 00:22 Season Update Kickoff 00:55 Tasseling And Trial Checks 03:13 Corn Disease Snapshot 04:54 Southern Rust Risk Rising 06:16 Fungicide Timing Window 07:41 Soybeans Turning Around 08:41 Field Variability Tour 10:46 Red Crown Rot Alert 13:36 Biologicals And Rootworm Plans 15:08 Scout Hard Through August 16:18 Wrap Up And Thanks

    The Disease Triangle: Monitoring July Corn and Soybean Vulnerabilities

  4. Jul 2

    Staying Ahead Of The Disease Curve: Summer Challenges In Corn and Soybeans

    In a July crop update on The Cornelius Seed Podcast, the hosts discuss current Corn Belt conditions and key in-season concerns: southern rust, nitrogen loss, and tar spot. Crop conditions across Illinois, Iowa, southern Wisconsin, and parts of Minnesota are generally strong for corn with good stands, while soybeans are behind due to delayed, stop-and-go planting, potentially reducing top-end yield from missed early flowering windows. They warn southern rust could be as bad or worse than last year, citing reports of up to 80 bu/acre losses without fungicide, driven by frequent Gulf-origin storms and early spore detection. Recommended protection is a long-residual fungicide at R1 (silking), with scouting and possible second applications depending on product residual. They explain yellowing from saturated soils via leaching and denitrification and outline rescue nitrogen options and timing. Tar spot is noted as common but typically checked by July heat, with greater concern later in August. Scouting also includes rootworm beetles and emerging soybean red crown rot, with Victrato seed treatment discussed for SCN, SDS, and red crown rot.   00:00 Planting Update00:21 Crop Conditions Update  05:14 Southern Rust Warning12:59 Fungicide Timing & Recommendations20:04 Nitrogen Loss & Rescue Treatments35:44 Tar Spot Reality Check

    Staying Ahead Of The Disease Curve: Summer Challenges In Corn and Soybeans

  5. Jun 8

    Stak’d Against Corn Rootworm: A New Triple-Threat Trait for 2027- Durastak™

    This Cornelius Seed podcast episode focuses on the evolving challenge of corn rootworm and what’s new in managing it, featuring Brian Walsh with GreenLeaf Genetics. Walsh explains rootworm lifecycle, how western rootworm and northern rootworm have reduced the effectiveness of crop rotation, and why multiple modes of action are important for resistance management. The discussion introduces Syngenta’s Durastak™ (and Durastak Viptera™), an industry-first triple Bt protein approach for below-ground rootworm control, positioned for moderate-to-high pressure fields, with plot testing in 2026 and a full commercial launch in 2027 via the Cornelius portfolio. They compare Durastak™ to Duracade™ and share data showing improved root protection, standability, and about a 10-bushel yield advantage under moderate-to-heavy pressure, emphasizing multi-year trait rotation and matching genetics to fields. 00:00 Resistance Management Basics00:44 Podcast Intro and Guest02:46 Rootworm Problem Overview03:57 Rootworm Lifecycle and Evolution07:11 What Is Durastak™08:46 Duracade™ vs Durastak™ Positioning11:46 Triple Bt Proteins Explained15:24 No Silver Bullet Field Management17:58 Trait Stack Pest Control Chart21:40 Root Protection and Yield Loss23:58 Cry Proteins vs RNAi Rotation27:13 Yield Advantage Data29:13 Multi Year Rotation Strategy33:41 Wrap Up and Final Advice

    Stak’d Against Corn Rootworm: A New Triple-Threat Trait for 2027- Durastak™

  6. May 20

    2026 Corn Emergence Check-In: Crusting, Cold Injury & What to Scout For

    Lead agronomist Craig Allaman joins host Juan for a season check-in on corn and soybean emergence across the Cornelius footprint. After a challenging spring marked by narrow planting windows, sporadic heavy rains, and an unusual stretch of cool nighttime temperatures, Craig breaks down what's actually happening underground — and what growers should be watching for right now. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:47 How Plant 2026 Started — Craig's Overview 2:37 Corn vs. Soybeans: Sitting Out the Cold Windows 7:13 What Actually Causes Crusting (It's Not Just Dryness) 8:45 Corn vs. Soybeans: Which Is More Impacted by Crusting? 9:30 The Coleoptile Explained — Shepherd's Crook & Leaf Scarring 12:39 Cold Injury: Leafing Out Underground 16:06 Seed Treatments & the Cold, Wet Start 17:23 What Should Growers Be Scouting For Right Now? 21:05 How to Scout: Dig Those Seedlings Up 24:27 #1 Mistake When Evaluating Emergence 26:55 3 Things to Do Before Calling a Replant 27:46 Key Takeaways & Closing

    2026 Corn Emergence Check-In: Crusting, Cold Injury & What to Scout For

  7. May 7

    2026 Planting Season Update: On-the-Ground Reports from Iowa & Wisconsin

    Host Juan checks in with three Cornelius Seed District Sales Managers who also farm in their own territories — Brad Grandgeorge (Central Iowa), Joe Braudt (Southwest Wisconsin), and Mike Lund (Southwest Iowa) — for a real-time planting season update. The conversation covers planting progress, field conditions, and the challenges of a cool, wet spring. Topics include soil fitness, crusting concerns, emergence watch-outs, the value of seed treatments in cold conditions, cover crop strategies, biological inputs, and the importance of patience over rushing to beat the neighbors. Each guest shares what good operators are doing right this spring and what agronomic lessons 2026 is already teaching.0:00 – Intro & Welcome0:33 – Brad Grandgeorge | Central Iowa (Wright County)1:35 – Planting progress & field conditions in Central Iowa2:58 – Early emergence & crusting concerns4:21 – What good operators are doing this spring5:16 – Planter prep tips & precision equipment checks8:23 – Joe Braudt | Southwest Wisconsin (Grant County)9:10 – Cold, wet conditions & delayed planting progress10:37 – Cover crops, rye planting, and soil moisture15:58 – Seed treatments & seedling disease watch-outs17:44 – Agronomy lessons from a tough spring start19:52 – Biologicals & non-GMO corn strategy22:01 – Mike Lund | Southwest Iowa (Pottawattamie & Shelby Counties)22:24 – Strong conditions in Southwest Iowa & planting progress26:07 – Final advice: don't rush, stick to the plan

    2026 Planting Season Update: On-the-Ground Reports from Iowa & Wisconsin

  8. Apr 14

    Planting Fundamentals: Patience, Soil Fit, and the right Seed Depth

    On the Cornelius Seed Podcast, host Juan is joined by DSM Tyler Sprain (north central Iowa) and RSM Cliff Lane (west central Illinois) to discuss what matters most as planters start rolling for corn and soybeans. They emphasize patience with volatile spring weather, avoiding cold-wet conditions, and watching soil temperature trends (around 50°F) along with tillage and residue effects. Key fundamentals include equipment readiness and maintenance, driving appropriate speeds, getting out to check behind the planter, and prioritizing consistent seed placement—especially planting depth (measuring where the seed sits, not just the trench bottom). They note early soybeans can be a “free” yield opportunity if conditions are fit and seed has a strong treatment package, and they discuss soybean population, emergence variability, and avoiding rushed replant decisions. The episode closes with advice to be safe and focus on small details that stack up to protect yield.00:25 Meet The Guests01:53 Patience And Soil Temps04:06 Corn Vs Beans Timing05:36 Cold Dry Vs Cold Wet08:34 Stand Basics And Depth10:24 Get Out And Check11:52 Maintenance And Speed15:57 Tools And Calling Help17:22 Early Soybean Advantage20:15 Soybean Treatment Packages21:05 Planting Depth Basics21:46 Population Sweet Spots24:53 Replant After Hail Frost27:15 Slow Emergence Decisions29:03 Measuring True Seed Depth32:15 Weather Gut Check37:04 One Key Planter Tip39:15 Fundamentals Closing Wrap

    Planting Fundamentals: Patience, Soil Fit, and the right Seed Depth
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Plant it. Profit. It's not just a slogan - it's our mission. At Cornelius Seed, we provide industry-leading corn and soybean genetics, traits and service, so you may maximize your profits on every acre. Since 1935, we've been an independent, family-owned company. That's eight decades and five generations of performance excellence and agronomic know-how we will share with you via our podcast.

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  • Creator
    Cornelius Seed
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
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