2021 is the first year in quite some time that farmers in many areas were able to forecast significant profitability. Low commodity prices and high costs in previous years made profit margins thin or even negative. With many farmers finding relief this year, it’s time to get serious about long-term profitability. In today’s episode Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, welcomes guest Jason Saalfeld, Rob-See-Co Accounting Manager, to discuss how farmers can turn this year’s profit into improving the long-term financial health of their farms. Tune in to find out what factors drove improved profitability in 2021, what profitability obstacles farmers face in a typical year, and how farmers can prioritize investment while minimizing tax burden. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

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It’s Time to Focus on the Long-term Profitability of Your Farm

Soybean yields are coming in higher than expected.  It’s hard to imagine that last summer we were hearing lots of concern across the country about how bad Soybeans looked due to dicamba damage.  What changed?  In today’s episode Jim Robinson, Rob See Co Corn and Soybean Manager and his guest, Kip Rowe, Rob See Co Regional Sales Manager, discuss why growers were concerned, the levels of dicamba exposure and the effect on plants, the results of 3rd party research trials, and why the soybeans are outperforming expectations.  Listen in to get recommendations on how to determine which platforms you should use in 2022.  A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

High Yielding Enlist e3 Soybeans. Surprised? We aren’t.

arvest is moving along rapidly but there is still much to be done. Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager sits down with Kris Laub, Rob-See-Co Direct Sales Representative, and Nate Meyer, Rob-See-Co Product Evaluation Lead to get an update on harvest progress in different regions and discuss harvest safety tips. Our guests also give insight on how to make the best harvesting decisions. How should you prioritize your remaining crops and fields? What can you do during harvest to set yourself up for a successful planting season next year? Tune in to this episode to hear the answers and learn about some important safety protocols to protect yourself and others on your farm.  A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Harvest Progress, Safety, and Know-how

As we evaluate fields and plots in mid-September, farmers and seedsmen alike notice things in the field that cause us to pause. One question we generally hear in mid-September is, “Why are some plants dying early? Is it the refuge component? Will these dying plants hurt yield?” Listen in as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, answers these questions and more. Jim explains what causes early death in corn and how to identify it, how early death impacts yield, and walks through how it can be managed in the future. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Dead Corn – What Happened?

It’s September which means it’s silage chopping time.  Listen in as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Scott Harris, Brand Manager at Masters Choice discuss what makes quality silage and how the Masters Choice selection process differs from the industry as a whole.  How do genetics play into the strategy?  How does quality affect digestibility for the animals?  What can a grower do to maximize silage quality?  Is there an appropriate stage and moisture for chopping?  Get the answers to these questions and more by tuning in to this Field Ready podcast. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Introducing Masters Choice – The Quality Silage Difference

This week on the Field Ready podcast host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, and Jacob Foley, Rob-See-Co Product Evaluation Lead discuss white mold in soybeans.  A clean, beautiful soybean field in late June can change to a patchy wilting field with a white mold in August.  What are the causes of white mold in soybeans and are there ways to manage it?  Are certain geographic regions more susceptible?  Are there soybean varieties that are resistant?  What causes the yield loss?  Listen to Jim and Jacob share expert advice on ways to manage white mold including planting tips, weed control, crop rotation and harvest.    A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

White Mold

The birds and the bees of row cropping is a critically important topic at this time of year.  In many geographies, corn pollination is underway or already complete.  In this episode, host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Aaron Wulf, Production Manager at Rob-See-Co discuss why seed pollination is so important, yet tricky, and why sterile plants are good for your seed.   Get a high-level overview of pollination during seed production, learn why it’s so important to remove female tassels, why male sterility is beneficial to seed production and why farmers might benefit.  Tune in for this important and timely episode. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.  

Seed Pollination and Why Sterile Plants are a Good Thing

It’s mid-July and you may be noticing parchment-like lesions on the leaves of the corn in your corn-on-corn fields indicating peak beetle emergence.  In this episode, Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager talks to his guest, Wayne Fithian, Agronomy Manager at Rob-See-Co about peak corn rootworm beetle flight.  How does 2021 timing compare to the average? Why do beetles feed on the leaves when they first emerge? What is the action threshold for beetles per trap per day when using sticky traps? What type of control measures can you take this season and what are the options for next season if you aren’t able to control it this year? Tune in to this episode and get control of beetles in your field. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Corn Rootworm – Beetles Are in the Air!

Farming is a challenging business with many factors affecting the outcome of the growing season. On the 1st and 15th of every month, join genetics and biotechnology expert Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, for the Rob-See-Co Field Ready podcast. Jim will provide the latest information on technology, product challenges and ag industry trends, and interview agronomy specialists, growers and other guests from across the Midwest and the seed industry about their experience in the current agriculture environment. If you grow Corn, Soybeans, Alfalfa or Sorghum or are interested the latest information on seed, this podcast is for you.

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