The Cornelius Seed Podcast

In this episode, we dive into the world of corn rootworm pressure and the revolutionary SmartStax® PRO with RNAi Technology. Our Lead Agronomist, Craig, sheds light on the various methods used to evaluate rootworm pressure and the unique challenges faced in 2023 due to heavy insect pressure. Discover the intricacies of the SmartStax® PRO trait and how it addresses rootworm larvae control differently from traditional traits. Understand the implications of early root feeding and the long-term benefits of reduced rootworm adults through the RNAi Technology. Join us for a great discussion on the importance of field evaluations and monitoring adult rootworm beetle activity to make informed decisions for successful crop management.

In this episode, we provide a corn and soybean crop update from fields across Iowa, North West Illinois & South East Wisconsin. Craig Allaman, Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist shares valuable insights on the impact of dry weather, key growth stages, and important pests and diseases to scout for. Learn about proactive management practices you can take to optimize crop health and yield potential in challenging conditions.

JUNE 12 - (OTT) Dicamba Spraying cut off date for Iowa, Illinois and Indiana.

In this episode, we will discuss the best time to scout for corn and soybean emergence, how to keep an eye on it, and why it's important to do so. We will also talk about the impact of planting dates and depths on emergence, and how it relates to Growing Degree Units (GDUs) or Growing Degree Days (GDDs). Additionally, we will cover recent hail events and their effects on emerged crops, including how to identify injuries that could lead to bacterial disease.

Craig Allaman walks us through the growing season for our 2022 crop and gives his thoughts on how he thinks the corn and soybean crops will finish.

This audio is recorded from our 2023 Sales Kick-Off event at the end of August.

Corn and soybean fields across Cornelius Country are hitting critical growth stages for fungicide applications.  Hear what Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist, Craig Allaman has been seeing for disease pressures and what the proper timing is for corn and soybean fungicide applications.

Craig Allaman, Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist, talks about early summer heat and how it relates to spraying and general stress on the crop.  Find out what diseases are favored, along with how to identify and how to manage them to protect your profitability.  Craig also reminds us to be mindful of the calendar date as it relates to fomesafen usage in soybeans.

Diseases discussed: Gray Leaf Spot, Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Common & Southern Rust & Tar Spot

We check in with Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist, Craig Allaman, as we approach important growth stages for corn and soybeans.  Across Cornelius Country corn is nearing V5 growth stage and number of kernel rows are being determined.  We’re at the 8th of June and Summer Solstice isn’t far away, when soybeans begin to flower. We might see some early planted soybeans flower before then.  Craig explains what Pythium is and also brings attention to the excessive moisture some areas have seen and the risk of Pythium.

Craig Allaman, Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist, shares soybean emergence issues he’s seen across various areas of Cornelius Country.  Most issues date back to the last week of April planting, where it turned cold after planting and some fields received a pounding rain followed by 90° temps.  Craig also provides guidance in making replant decisions on soybeans.

In this bonus episode, we provide you with an in-season Plant It. Profit. update.  Are you planting your Soybeans in late May or early June? Tune in for a quick tip on handling your Soybean maturity and planting population. 

In this episode Craig Allaman, Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist, talks about planting season progress across Cornelius Country.  With the quick warm-up of soil temperatures, he also discusses emergence data with relation to planting date.  Don’t miss Craig’s early season watchouts and what to scout for now.  Planting into dry soils?  Hear Craig’s planting depth recommendations.

In today’s episode, we talk about the compacted growing season and what it means for some of your planting decisions. Jeremie Parr, Cornelius Seed District Sales Manager for East Central Iowa discusses things to keep in mind as it relates to planting green, fertilizer & herbicide programs, and how to address some planting difficulties brought about by the quick transition from cool to hot & humid.

In today’s episode, Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist Craig Allaman provides an update on crop conditions and how emerged corn and soybeans fared across Cornelius Country, following the Mother’s day weekend cold snap. Craig also offers insight on identifying early season drought stress as you begin scouting fields and evaluating corn stands

In this episode, Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist Craig Allaman discusses the decision to plant soybeans earlier than traditionally planted. Craig covers the background on how we got here, yield benefits to this decision & tips for actions we can do in advance for any anticipated added stress from insects and leaf diseases.

In today’s episode,  we talk about insect pressure and volunteer corn for the 2021 growing season. Craig Allaman, Cornelius Seed Lead agronomist gives us some ideas on how we can prepare for these yearly challenges.

In this episode Craig Allaman, Cornelius Seed Lead Agronomist talks about what to be on the lookout for as we prepare for the 2021 planting and growing season . We discuss how to best prepare for a “La Niña” weather pattern this year and give some ideas around evaluating your operations inputs by leveraging the current grain market prices.