The FBN Podcast enters a hiatus for now in order to deliver content in new formats through other social channels. Dr. Darin Lickfeldt explains the move in response to farmer feedback and highlights other ways to get advice from the FBN Agronomy team.   Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers ..read more

Waterhemp and palmer amaranth are common threats to crop health throughout the corn belt. FBN agronomists Dr. Darin Lickfeldt and Dr. Wade Givens discuss common herbicide applications to fight pigweed and known resistance to certain modes of action.     Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Fa ..read more

Address weed pressures this fall to promote a healthy growing season for your winter wheat crop. FBN agronomists Dr. Darin Lickfeldt and Holly Thrasher look at herbicide applications and other steps to take to control winter annuals.   Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farmers First are registe ..read more

Pathogens can overwinter in your fields and pose a threat to your next season’s crop. FBN agronomists Dr. Darin Lickfeldt and LeRoy Toohey explore several steps you can take to manage fungal pressure and reduce your risk of crop disease in the offseason.   Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase and use that a product is labeled for your specific purposes, including, but not limited to, your target crop or pest, and its compatibility with other products in a tank mix. Farmers Business Network, FBN and Farm ..read more

Using a desiccant can aid drydown in soybean plants and protect your overall yield by helping you get into your fields to combine sooner. In this week's episode, Darin and Wade outline common desiccant applications and some things for you to consider when using a harvest aid on your crops. Listen to their discussion for more information on: What a desiccant can do for your soybeans -- and what it won't do The differences between paraquat, saflufenacil and sodium chlorate What signs you should look for before applying a harvest aid How an application's p ..read more

Farm economics are tight, and you need ways to cut your seed costs without compromising on quality. This is why many farmers are choosing to growing conventional this season.  In this week's episode, Darin and Doyle walk us through chemical programs for conventional corn and soybeans in order to help minimize any challenges farmers may face. Tune in to learn more about: Conventional vs. traited seed cost savings and ROI Weed control and what factors to consider when choosing a residual and post-emergence programs Options available for below and above ground insect control Are there reall ..read more

Let's talk about harvest preparations. Have you started evaluating your end-of-season crop? In this episode, Dr. Darin Lickfeldt and Holly Thrasher highlight a few considerations to keep in mind when assessing your final crop such as:  Overall plant health and how it affects your harvest prioritization Evaluating ears what you should look out for How to inspect for late season nitrogen deficiencies Did you make the right chemical choices? How can you adjust your chemical program for next year?    Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's r ..read more

With soybeans in the high $8s, and wheat in the high $4s price range, is there a way to spread some of your risk? How about a way to not be tied to a single commodity crop with all the unknowns that tariffs might bring? LeRoy & Darin cover double cropping systems (with a focus on winter wheat and soybeans) in this episode. double cropping can control soil erosion and keep nitrates from leaching out double cropping can helps spread out your fixed costs across 2 crops double cropping can increase return on investment double cropping can increase overall production for food and feed stock L ..read more

It's officially mid-August, which means harvest is quickly approaching. In this week's episode, Darin chats with Senior Staff Agronomist Hunter Stone about how to prep for harvest, yield monitors, and a few to-dos to ensure your technology and equipment is up to speed and ready to hit the field. Tune in to learn more about:  This year's harvest timeline The importance of yield monitors Calibration and a few components associated with it You can text "agronomy" to 313131 and fill out a short form to ask the FBN Agronomy Team a question that they'll answer in an upcoming episode. Wan ..read more

In this episode, we're talking about in-season fungicide strategies, primarily in corn. Our goal is to help improve your crop health & performance.  We'll answer the question: "Can applied fungicides improve yields?" You can text "agronomy" to 313131 and fill out a short form to ask the FBN Agronomy Team a question that they'll answer in an upcoming episode. Want more farming trends and insights like this podcast? Tune into an upcoming webinar: www.fbn.com/events Always remember to read and follow label use instructions. It is the listener's responsibility to confirm prior to purchase ..read more