April Weather, Soil Temps, Wheat Scouting & Red Crown Rot Insights

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ppgWZLWc-SEOn this episode:🌱Ben shares an April weather update & soil temperature and moisture graphs in the Southeast Iowa area, Kearny, NE & Carbondale, IL areas from AgWeather.com.🌱Dylan and Ben have been scouting wheat; they share photos and talk about how soil temperature & planting depth affects greenup.🌱Hear a summary of a Red Crown Rot article from the University of Missouri, linked below.🌱Joe highlights components of our Starting Line and Starting Line Plus seed treatment options.Ag Weather:https://ag-wx.comWatch for Red Crown Rot in Soybean by Linda Geist via University of Missouri Extension:https://extension.missouri.edu/news/watch-for-red-crown-rot-in-soybeanStarting Line and Starting Line Plus soybean seed treatments:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeansFlip through the Merschman Seeds 2026 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/mqr0RwNM8GsWatch the Meristem Crop Performance video on Emergence and Germination:https://youtu.be/vZdZdmxObawOn this episode:🌱Dylan talks about alfalfa and pests to look out for.🌱Ben shares an article from Iowa State University about residual soil nitrogen from crop year 2025 and how it might affect 2026 nitrogen needs.🌱Check the link below for a Meristem Crop Performance video regarding emergence and germination.   Alfalfa Weevil Eggs Hatching Early in 2026 via ISU Extension & Outreach:https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/cropnews/2026/03/alfalfa-weevil-eggs-hatching-early-2026America’s Alfalfa:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/alfalfaResidual soil nitrogen from crop year 2025: How might it affect 2026 nitrogen needs? via ISU Extension & Outreach:https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/post/residual-soil-nitrogen-crop-year-2025-how-might-it-affect-2026-nitrogen-needshttps://facts.psi.iastate.edu/about/Meristem Crop Performance:https://meristemag.com/Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2026 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/OnVowm_80ZQOn this episode:🌱Weather is the number one topic on farmers minds this week; what does that mean when it comes to field work before planting?🌱We share maps from National Phenology Network on Spring Leaf Index, a temperature outlook for April, a Corn Rootworm Risk Forecast map and more.🌱Ben has been scouting wheat; hear about the current growth stage & how cold weather affects the plant.🌱We talk about the risks & rewards when it comes to planting dates.Merschman Seeds Soft Red Winter Wheat: https://merschmanseeds.com/products/wheatTo Plant or Not To Plant? via Science for Success:https://mailchi.mp/soybeanscienceforsuccess.org/potassium-deficiency-in-soybean-2700?e=1d5d6483e3The Best Soybean Planting Date via Science for Success:https://resources.ipmcenters.org/resource.cfm?rid=45262&vid=30382Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2026 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/7ajA_Sania0On this episode:🌽 Hear information about Syngenta’s Victrato Seed Treatment, a new component in our Starting Line Plus seed treatment and how it can help protect against diseases such as Red Crown Rot.🌽 Dylan shares projected future weather patterns and a map of an El Niño projected to come this winter.🌽Lynn shares an article from Progressive Farmer about qualifications and restrictions on OTT Dicamba.Victrato Seed Treatment Information:https://tinyurl.com/79bct6hkMore slides from the presentation Ben showed:https://merschmanseeds.com/uploads/images/Victrato_Seed_Treatment.pdfA Guide to Red Crown Rot in Soybean via Syngenta:https://merschmanseeds.com/uploads/images/Red_Crown_Guide.pdfVictrato Seed Treatment featuring Tymirium Technology:https://merschmanseeds.com/uploads/images/Victrato_Seed_Treatment_Featuring_Tymirium_Technology.pdfProduction Blog: OTT DicambaSome States Impose Tighter Restrictions on OTT Dicamba Herbicides by Jason Jenkins via Progressive Farmer powered by DTN:https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/crops/article/2026/03/05/states-impose-tighter-restrictionsNational Ag Week:https://nationaltoday.com/national-ag-week/Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2026 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/IDymD2Z436QOn this episode:🌽 Joe explains our “No Substitutions or It’s Free Guarantee” policy, applicable to the hybrid only, not weight or grade.🌽 Dylan shares updates on production and germ quality, including specific germ results for Merschman PowerCore® Enlist 2512C-30.🌽 Ben breaks down our Starting Line® Corn Seed Treatment and continues last week’s discussion on soil moisture.🌽 Joe also recaps key takeaways from an Ag Outlook seminar he attended this past week.More on our “No Substitutions or it’s Free Guarantee” policy:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/corn/no-substitutions-or-its-free-guaranteeMerschman PowerCore® Enlist® Corn Info:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/cornStarting Line Corn Seed Treatment:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/corn/corn-treatmentFlip through the Merschman Seeds 2026 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/KosvKw0sJ-YOn this episode:🌱We have a discussion about Enlist E3® Expance™ soybeans developed by M.S. Technologies® and Syngenta®, Marketed by Merschman Seeds®. The Enlist E3® Expance™ soybean trait technology was announced this week at the Commodity Classic.🌱We talk about price discovery and crop insurance.🌱Ben shares soil moisture and precipitation maps coming up in the next few weeks.M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. and Syngenta Introduce Enlist E3® Expance™ Soybean Trait Technology at Commodity Classic 2026 Press Release:https://merschmanseeds.com/merschmedia/industry-news/m.s-technologies-l.l.c-and-syngenta-introduce-enlist-e3-expance-soybean-trait-technology-at-commodity-classic-2026Soil Moisture Maps:https://ag-wx.com/NASA/vsm0-10percent_conus.gifhttps://ag-wx.com/NASA/vsm0-100percent_conus.gifPrecipitation Maps:https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/814day/814prcp.new.gifhttps://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/WK34/gifs/WK34prcp.gifFlip through the Merschman Seeds 2026 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/CrgNz10zp34On this episode:🌱Hear a recap of a meeting we attended at Rosen’s in Indiana this past week.🌱We highlight how drone innovation & technology is utilized in agriculture, especially when it comes to spraying herbicides and fungicides.🌱We talk about abiotic stress on crops and what can be done to help alleviate those stressors.🌱Dylan and Ben share our West Point, Iowa test plot plans this year as well as new corn hybrids that will be available in 2027.Rosen's Inc:https://www.rosens.com/Merschman Seeds PowerCore® Enlist® Corn:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/cornCheck out videos from Farmcon:https://www.youtube.com/@farmcon-eventFlip through the Merschman Seeds 2026 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/TODlwjGQAg8On this episode:🌱We have a discussion on drought conditions. See a map from Blue Water Outlook showing needed precipitation to end drought conditions.🌱The 2025 Brandt Research and Development Guidebook is available; Ben highlights a few of their studies and trial work.🌱Hear about spring nitrogen application considerations from Dylan.Brandt’s 2025 Research and Development Results:https://issuu.com/brandtweb/docs/2025_brandt_research_and_development_resultsBlue Water Outlook:https://bluewateroutlook.com/Merschman Seeds Soft Red Winter Wheat:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/wheatFlip through the Merschman Seeds 2026 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/07IuzAFKd48On this episode:🌱Ben shares the Crop Risk Tool he uses to predict disease probability and make accurate & timely farming decisions.🌱We share some alfalfa variety rating information. See the link below.🌱Dylan shares an update on seed acres & production plans for 2027 and into 2028.🌱Hear a recap of our time of the Iowa Ag Expo in Des Moines, IA this past week and what the biggest takeaways & discussion topics were.Iowa Ag Expo:https://iowaagexpo.com/Crop Risk Tool that Ben highlights:https://connect.doit.wisc.edu/cpn-risk-tool/2026 Alfalfa Variety Ratings PDF:https://www.alfalfa.org/pdf/2026_Alfalfa_Variety_Leaflet.pdfFlip through the Merschman Seeds 2026 Product Guide:https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/LG6IZqx9XdsOn this episode:🌱Our Area Sales Managers came to West Point for their January sales meeting to reflect on 2025, training and for what's to come in 2026 and on.🌱We highlight Heads Up®, one of two Biologicals in our Starting Line and Starting Line Plus with Saltro® and Trunemco® seed treatments for Soybeans.🌱Ben, Dylan & Lynn share their trial & management plans for this coming growing season.Learn more about Heads Up:https://headsupst.com/Starting Line Soybean Seed Treatment:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeans/soybean-seed-treatment#page_interactiveframe_soybeanStarting Line Plus with Saltro® and Trunemco® Seed Treatment:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeans/starting-line-soybean-seed-treatment-plusMerschman Seeds Soft Red Winter Wheat:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/wheatFlip through the Merschman Seeds 2026 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds