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• We Read the Planter Manuals so You Don't Have To

  We get it. No one wants to read all the planter user manuals. That's why at Wyffels, we've done some of the work for you. This week on "Keeping It Independent," the Wyffels agronomy team covers planter optimization and provides a Midwest corn planting update. Accurate singulation and seed placement are critical to maximizing corn yield. A planter that is properly maintained and set up will help optimize accuracy, but changing field conditions and seed sizes will require in-field adjustments.Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Optimize PlantabilityEvaluating Seed Corn Planting Depth & Seed-to-Soil Contact - VideoWyffels Hybrids - Planting Progress ReportWyffels Hybrids - Our Corn ProductsWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

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• Cloudy with a Chance of Planting Stalls

  Just when you think it's time to plant, Mother Nature has other ideas. Corn planting got off to a strong start across much of the Corn Belt in mid-April, but recent rains have slowed down progress. This week's weather was expected to be favorable, but spotty showers could delay planting into next week. The Wyffels agronomy team discusses the 2025 Planting Progress Report, weather trends, the Growing Degree Unit (GDU) calculator, and the state of Midwest corn planting as we approach May.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids - Planting Progress ReportWyffels Hybrids - Growing Degree Unit (GDU) calculatorNational Water Prediction ServiceBetween the Rows® - Choosing the Right Planting RateBetween the Rows® - Optimize PlantabilityWyffels Hybrids - Our Corn ProductsWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

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• The One Where We Talk About Planting

  Planting season is here! Well, almost. The planters might not be rolling for most of the Corn Belt yet, but it's the perfect time to make sure everything's ready for go-time. On this week's episode, Wyffels agronomy managers Eric Wilson, Ryan Gentle, and Robby Meeker discuss current conditions, early corn planting considerations, and Wyffels' tools and resources for the spring.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids - Corn Rootworm Monitoring ProgramBetween the Rows® - Early Planting ConsiderationsBetween the Rows® - Choosing the Right Planting RateBetween the Rows® - Optimize PlantabilityWyffels Hybrids - Our Corn ProductsUniversity of Illinois - WARMISU Soil Moisture NetworkWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

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• The Good, the Bad, and the Bugly

  Today, we're talking pests with University of Illinois' Kelly Estes. Kelly coordinates the Illinois Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) program which focuses on the early detection and surveillance of harmful or economically significant exotic plant pests, diseases, and weeds that have eluded first-line of defense inspections or have been identified as threats to U.S. agriculture and/or the environment.Kelly and Wyffels Agronomy Manager Ryan Gentle discuss the Illinois insect trapping network and dive into updates on corn rootworm, Asian beetles, corn borer, and more. Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids - Corn Rootworm Monitoring ProgramIllinois Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) programCorn ipmPIPEIllinois Natural History SurveyThe Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) NetworkWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

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• Is That Spring I See?

  Is that spring we see out there? The planters might not be rolling yet, but recent warm weather has us thinking about spring management decisions. On this week's episode, Wyffels agronomy managers Eric Wilson and Robby Meeker discuss continuous corn considerations, and tips for managing nitrogen and tillage.Links discussed in this episode:Wyffels Hybrids - Corn Rootworm Monitoring ProgramBetween the Rows® - Agronomic LibraryWyffels Hybrids - Our Corn ProductsWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

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