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Outstanding in Your Field is the podcast created for farmers and powered by Pioneer Agronomy—bringing you trusted insights and proven solutions to fuel forward-thinking farming. Hosted by agronomists Brian Schrader (eastern Indiana), Carl (northwest Indiana/northeast Illinois), and Crystal Williams (northern Illinois), this show delivers timely, practical agronomic advice you can apply directly to your fields across the Eastern Corn Belt.
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- 5 days ago33 min
Wet Weather, Red Crown Rot, and What It Could Mean for Harvest Yield
Wet conditions are putting a slow start on harvest 2026 across parts of the Midwest. With special guest and Southeast Indiana based agronomist Jason Geis joining the conversation, this episode of Outstanding in Your Field discusses what wet weather could mean for soybean harvest and yield potential, including what growers may see from later-planted and fuller-season soybeans.The conversation also dives into Red Crown Rot, an emerging, soil-borne soybean disease being identified in more fields across the Midwest. Geis has been battling Red Crown Rot with growers since 2022 and discusses how they've learned to spot it. "The best thing you can do is make a plan," says Geis. "This disease is spreading. If you think if you have red crown rot, you're going to want to make a plan when those fields go back to beans. Get someone out there who knows what they are looking for. We can use some of the tools we've got in the toolbox today to help protect yield." Outstanding in Your Field is the podcast created for farmers and powered by Pioneer Agronomy—bringing you trusted insights and proven solutions to fuel forward-thinking farming.Hosted by agronomists Brian Schrader (eastern Indiana), Carl Joern (northwest Indiana/northeast Illinois), and Crystal Williams (northern Illinois), this show delivers timely, practical agronomic advice you can apply directly to your fields across the Eastern Corn Belt.
- 1 weeks ago1h 0m
Copper Cross Hybrid Corn: The One That Started It All
A few years later, as drought and dust storms devastated farms across the Midwest, Pioneer 307 gave farmers another reason to keep planting. In 1936, nearly 30% of Iowa’s corn acres failed, making the search for better-performing hybrids more important than ever.Fast forward nearly 100 years, and the work continues. Pioneer is still breeding corn hybrids, still studying what makes plants perform, and still looking for ways to help farmers get more from every acre.On this episode of Outstanding in Your Field, Bryan Schrader, Carl Joern and Crystal Williams sit down with Pioneer’s resident historian Lance Gibson to explore the story behind Copper Cross and the milestones that helped shape both Pioneer and modern agriculture.Dig deeper into Pioneer’s history: https://www.corteva.com/products-and-services/seeds/pioneer100.htmlLearn more about Henry Wallace: https://www.farmprogress.com/names-in-the-news/how-henry-a-wallace-sowed-seeds-of-success Outstanding in Your Field is the podcast created for farmers and powered by Pioneer Agronomy—bringing you trusted insights and proven solutions to fuel forward-thinking farming.Hosted by agronomists Brian Schrader (eastern Indiana), Carl Joern (northwest Indiana/northeast Illinois), and Crystal Williams (northern Illinois), this show delivers timely, practical agronomic advice you can apply directly to your fields across the Eastern Corn Belt.
- Aug 27, 20261h 5m
Tar Spot in Corn: When Is Fungicide Still Worth It?
As Carl explains to Pioneer Agronomists Mike Wardyn, Kevin Keller, and Kevin Kowalaski, the goal isn’t simply to spray on a predetermined calendar date. It’s about understanding disease development, the environment and the crop in front of you — and making an application when it has the best chance of protecting yield and delivering a return. Listen for a conversation about Pioneer’s Fungicide Timing Solution, disease thresholds, fungicide timing, hybrid selection, late-season plant health, and the role weather plays in disease development. The group also discusses what growers can learn from this year’s tar spot pressure, including how to scout earlier, document disease development, and make management decisions based on the specific hybrid, environment, and crop stage. Outstanding in Your Field is the podcast created for farmers and powered by Pioneer Agronomy—bringing you trusted insights and proven solutions to fuel forward-thinking farming.Hosted by agronomists Brian Schrader (eastern Indiana), Carl Joern (northwest Indiana/northeast Illinois), and Crystal Williams (northern Illinois), this show delivers timely, practical agronomic advice you can apply directly to your fields across the Eastern Corn Belt.
- Aug 5, 202652 min
How Pioneer Builds the Next Generation of Seed
What does it take to develop the next generation of high-performing corn hybrids? In celebration of Pioneer's 100th anniversary, hosts Bryan Schrader, Crystal Williams and Carl Joern sit down with Geoff Graham, Vice President of Seed Product Development, for a behind-the-scenes look at the research, technology and people driving a century of innovation. Geoff shares how advances in predictive breeding, genomics, drone technology, artificial intelligence and data analytics are accelerating product development while keeping growers at the center of every decision. From the evolution of local breeding programs to the future of gene editing, this conversation explores how Pioneer continues to deliver stronger genetics, greater consistency and increased yield potential for farmers. Outstanding in Your Field is the podcast created for farmers and powered by Pioneer Agronomy—bringing you trusted insights and proven solutions to fuel forward-thinking farming.Hosted by agronomists Brian Schrader (eastern Indiana), Carl Joern (northwest Indiana/northeast Illinois), and Crystal Williams (northern Illinois), this show delivers timely, practical agronomic advice you can apply directly to your fields across the Eastern Corn Belt.
- Jul 15, 202636 min
AI Is Transforming Corn Breeding: Inside the Future of Pioneer Genetics
Hosts Bryan Schrader and Carl Joern sit down with Dr. Lance Merrick and ask everything you ever wanted to know about corn breeding. From predictive modeling and genomic selection to artificial intelligence and machine learning, Lance explains how today's breeding programs are accelerating genetic gain while helping researchers identify stronger, healthier, and higher-yielding hybrids years before they're ever planted in a field. The conversation also explores how AI is changing the way breeders tackle emerging challenges like tar spot, why Pioneer continues to invest heavily in research and development, and what these technological advances mean for the future of corn production. Listen for: How a corn hybrid goes from concept to a Pioneer seed bag The role of genomic selection and predictive modeling in modern breeding How AI and machine learning are helping breeders make faster, smarter decisions Why tar spot remains a major focus for future genetic improvements What the next decade of corn breeding could look like Like and subscribe for more from the Outstanding in Your Field team! Outstanding in Your Field is the podcast created for farmers and powered by Pioneer Agronomy—bringing you trusted insights and proven solutions to fuel forward-thinking farming.Hosted by agronomists Brian Schrader (eastern Indiana), Carl Joern (northwest Indiana/northeast Illinois), and Crystal Williams (northern Illinois), this show delivers timely, practical agronomic advice you can apply directly to your fields across the Eastern Corn Belt.
- Jul 2, 202642 min
Flooded Fields? What Growers Need to Know About Nitrogen, Disease & Heat Stress
In this episode of Outstanding in Your Field, Pioneer agronomists Crystal Williams and Carl Joern break down the agronomic challenges many growers are facing as the 2026 growing season reaches its midpoint. As warmer, more humid conditions settle across the Corn Belt, Crystal and Carl discuss increasing disease pressure, including tar spot, white mold, crown rot, Phytophthora, and other moisture-related diseases. They also share how Pioneer’s new fungicide timing tool helps growers optimize application timing based on weather, crop development, and disease risk. The discussion covers how saturated soils impact corn and soybean growth, nitrogen availability, sulfur deficiencies, and when rescue fertilizer applications may make economic sense. They also explain why crop stage matters when evaluating flood damage and how planting date has influenced crop resilience this season. Listen for tips on: Managing nitrogen and sulfur after heavy rainfall Recognizing flood stress in corn and soybeans Tar spot identification and scouting tips White mold management strategies The importance of nighttime temperatures during heat waves Corn rootworm scouting recommendations Field-by-field decision making during a challenging season Subscribe for more Pioneer Agronomy videos and practical, in-season crop management advice from the field! Outstanding in Your Field is the podcast created for farmers and powered by Pioneer Agronomy—bringing you trusted insights and proven solutions to fuel forward-thinking farming.Hosted by agronomists Brian Schrader (eastern Indiana), Carl Joern (northwest Indiana/northeast Illinois), and Crystal Williams (northern Illinois), this show delivers timely, practical agronomic advice you can apply directly to your fields across the Eastern Corn Belt.
- Jun 17, 202622 min
A Tale of Two Crops: Nebraska Drought and Eastern Corn Belt Flooding
In this special crossover episode, Outstanding in Your Field host Carl Joern welcomes Kick'n Dirt co-host and Nebraska Product Agronomist Mike Wardyn for a boots-on-the-ground discussion about what farmers are seeing across corn country. From drought-stressed dryland acres in Nebraska to flooded fields in Indiana and Illinois, this conversation covers the challenges, opportunities, and management decisions shaping this year's crop. Listen for discussion on: 🌽 Corn emergence and stand establishment under difficult planting conditions ☀️ Drought, irrigation management, and water availability in Nebraska 🌧️ Excessive rainfall and flooding challenges in the Eastern Corn Belt 🦠 Early-season disease concerns including Tar Spot, Goss's Wilt, and Bacterial Leaf Streak 🐛 Western bean cutworm monitoring and insect pressure updates 📈 Hybrid performance, stress tolerance, and yield potential heading into summer If you enjoyed this crossover episode of Outstanding in Your Field and Kick'n Dirt, be sure to subscribe, follow, and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Share this episode with a fellow farmer, agronomist, or crop consultant, and stay connected for more timely agronomy insights, crop updates, and management discussions from across the Corn Belt. Have a question you'd like us to cover on a future episode? Reach out to content@pioneeragronomy.com! Outstanding in Your Field is the podcast created for farmers and powered by Pioneer Agronomy—bringing you trusted insights and proven solutions to fuel forward-thinking farming.Hosted by agronomists Brian Schrader (eastern Indiana), Carl Joern (northwest Indiana/northeast Illinois), and Crystal Williams (northern Illinois), this show delivers timely, practical agronomic advice you can apply directly to your fields across the Eastern Corn Belt.
- Jun 3, 202630 min
Early 2026 Agronomy Update: Herbicide Timing, Purple Corn & Dry June Concerns
What are agronomists seeing across the Corn Belt as June begins? In this episode of Outstanding in Your Field, hosts Bryan Schrader, Carl Jordan, and Crystal Williams discuss the wide range of field conditions shaping the 2026 growing season. From fields nearing layby to acres still being planted, the team covers key agronomic topics including: 🌱 Managing herbicides as corn reaches critical growth stages 🌱 Weed control challenges in dry conditions 🌱 Replant decisions and why starting over is rarely the answer in June 🌱 Asiatic garden beetle damage and what to look for in the field 🌱 Diagnosing uneven emergence and early-season stand issues 🌱 The science behind purple corn and why it’s usually a good sign 🌱 Agronomic considerations for a hot, dry June forecast 🌱 New approaches to managing crop stress and protecting yield potential Like, subscribe, and follow for more, and reach out to your local Pioneer rep with questions! Outstanding in Your Field is the podcast created for farmers and powered by Pioneer Agronomy—bringing you trusted insights and proven solutions to fuel forward-thinking farming.Hosted by agronomists Brian Schrader (eastern Indiana), Carl Joern (northwest Indiana/northeast Illinois), and Crystal Williams (northern Illinois), this show delivers timely, practical agronomic advice you can apply directly to your fields across the Eastern Corn Belt.
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Outstanding in Your Field is the podcast created for farmers and powered by Pioneer Agronomy—bringing you trusted insights and proven solutions to fuel forward-thinking farming. Hosted by agronomists Brian Schrader (eastern Indiana), Carl (northwest Indiana/northeast Illinois), and Crystal Williams (northern Illinois), this show delivers timely, practical agronomic advice you can apply directly to your fields across the Eastern Corn Belt.
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