A Penney For Your Thoughts
Welcome to a Penney for your thoughts, a podcast brought to you by Sean Blomgren and Andrew Penney, live from central Iowa. A show where we discuss all things agronomy, and high yield management, give you real-time updates on what we’re seeing and hearing about in the field, and gain insight from industry professionals as we bring you relevant and timely information on current agronomic management practices.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 80
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Corn Physiology with Dr. Mark Westgate
Dr. Mark Westgate discusses corn physiology and the effects of heat and drought stress on yield and plant resiliency. Dr. Westgate also discusses critical considerations as we consider plant partitio…
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Soybean Physiology and Management with Dr. Mark Westgate
Join us as we discuss soybean physiology with Dr. Mark Westgate! We will discuss the unique characteristics of a C3 soybean plant. Management considerations and the impact heat and drought have on …
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of Nitrogen with Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti from Kansas State University
Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti discusses the essential considerations for managing nitrogen in corn and soybeans. We gain critical insight into the amount of nitrogen we need, methods of applications, and pr…
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Science of Nitrogen with Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti from Kansas State University
Nitrogen is a foundational building block for our corn and soybeans. Dr. Ignacio takes us on a deep dive into the science of why nitrogen is essential, the forms widely available, and how this criti…
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of RNAi and plant virus infections with Dr. Steve Whitham from Iowa State University
Dr. Steve Whitham joins us to discuss the challenges of plant viruses. This complex conversation helps us understand key considerations when thinking about corn virus management.
We also discuss R…
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Science of RNAi and plant virus infections with Dr. Steve Whitham from Iowa State University
RNAi is complicated!
Join us as we talk with Dr. Steve Whitham from Iowa State about the infection process of plant viruses, the RNAi process, and some ways we use this technology.
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of Soil Samples with Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz from K-State University
In our last episode, we discussed the science behind soil sampling. This week, Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz helps us understand how to practically apply the information to make the best real-world fertiliz…
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Soil Science, Understanding Soil Samples with Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz from K-State University
Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz from Kansas State University gives an in-depth look at soil sciences. We discuss how to sample and interpret soil samples. Balanced fertility is critical to our high-yield goa…
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Application of Big Data in Soybeans with Dr. Shawn Conley from The University Wisconsin-Madison
What is the practical application of the research being done at the University of Wisconsin Madison? How do we apply the learnings of Dr. Conley and his team to our soybean fields?
Join us as we di…
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of Big Soybean Data with Dr. Shawn Conley from The University Wisconsin-Madison
Shawn Conley is back by popular demand!
Shawn and his team use accurate grower data and predictive analytics to help producers understand the outcomes of practice changes in their soybean production…
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Tar Spot Management with Darcy Telenko (Purdue) with special co-host Darren Mueller!
Darcy Telenko and Darren Mueller join Andrew and me as we examine the management considerations for this complex disease in the corn! Hybrid reviews, application of fungicide timing, and delivery met…
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Tar Spot Science with Darcy Telenko (Purdue) with special co-host Darren Mueller!
Darcy Telenko is one of the most respected pathologist and has been on the forefront of this challenging disease since 2018!
Join us as special co-host guest Darren Mueller helps us unpack this chall…
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of Soybean Cyst Nematode with Dr. Greg Tylka from Iowa State University
Dr. Greg Tylka walks us through the tools and management practices we should consider to combat this difficult pest! Rotations, soybean resistance, and new tools on the market! Join us for an in-de…
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Science of Soybean Cyst Nematode with Dr. Greg Tylka from Iowa State University
Dr. Greg Tylka gives us an in-depth look at soybean cyst nematodes! The science behind their survival in the winter, infection in soybean plants, and the reproductive nature of this pest! We even d…
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of Pythium and Phytophtora with Dr. Santiago Mideros from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Join us as we discuss the best management practices for Pythium and Phytophthora with Dr. Santiago Mideros from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Science of Pythium and Phytophtora with Dr. Santiago Mideros from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Enjoy this episode as we dig deep into the science behind Oomycete pathogens, specifically Pythium & Phytophthora, in corn and soybeans with our special guest Dr. Santiago Mideros from the University…
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of Short Stature Hybrids with Ty Barten
Ty Barten discusses the exciting potential of short-stature hybrids, and the management practices growers can adopt alongside this new technology. We discuss plant population, nutritional considerati…
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Science of Short Stature Hybrids with Ty Barten
Ty Barten talks to us about Short Corn! Short-stature hybrids have the opportunity to impact agriculture in a significant way. Listen as Ty talks about the science behind this exciting new plant st…
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Management of Corn Rootworm with Edwin Benkert III
Dr. Edwin Benkert III gives an in-depth look at insecticides, rotational practices, and RNAi, the newest technology in 2023! Join us as we get in-depth ideas on best management practices for corn on…
"A Penney For Your Thoughts" - Science of Corn Rootworm Management with Edwin Benkert III
Join us as we discuss the science of corn rootworm with Dr. Edwin Benkert III from Bayer Crop Science. Edwin helps us understand the science behind this incredibly damaging pest and the science behi…