Gearing up for 2026

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/PsHEO756a0IWelcome to the first episode of 2026:🌱We kick off the year with a discussion on managing waterhemp.🌱Ben shares info on boron trials, soybean row spacing analysis, and Smart K B Trials from Brandt’s Research and Development Results book.🌱And hear about what we are seeing in the fields this time year.BRANDT Research and Development Results:https://brandt.co/media/24352/plotbook-2024-web.pdfISU Crop Advantage Series info:https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/event/2025/crop-advantage-seriesMeristem Crop Performance:https://meristemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Tech-Sheet_Meristem_Homestretch-NKB-S-Evo_12.23.25.pdfhttps://meristemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Tech-Sheet_Meristem_Harvestshield-Evo_11.12.25.pdfUniversity of Illinois confirms first U.S. case of glufosinate-resistant waterhemp, raising concerns for Midwest farmers via Brownfield Ag News:https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/university-of-illinois-confirms-first-u-s-case-of-glufosinate-resistant-waterhemp-raising-concerns-for-midwest-farmers/Merschman PowerCore® Enlist® Corn:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/cornFlip 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 to follow what's on screen in Ben's presentation: https://youtu.be/oYV9gsMRqdIOn this episode:🌱See a firsthand look at the 2025 season during our Post-Harvest Meeting with Ben Pieper, our Product Manager and Agronomist. Ben delivers a year-end review, highlighting field insights, seasonal challenges, and takeaways that will help inform decisions moving forward.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/2sFe6RDmR1EOn this episode:🌱Dylan went to the ICM Conference in Altoona, IA this week. Hear his takeaways on wind direction & moisture and precipitation, and fungicide trials.🌱We talk about disease pressures of Southern Rust & Tar Spot.🌱Ben highlights how high pH can affect pesticide efficacy and how Upshift® C can be a tool to lower pH in the spray solutions.https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/event/2025/integrated-crop-management-conference-2025https://meristemag.com/products/upshift-c/Merschman PowerCore® Enlist® Corn:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/cornFlip 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/f_SWxRdWj4kOn this episode:🌱Hear a recap of white mold and how stalk digestion products can limit the amount of disease in the field.🌱We show more Meristem yield results and how fungicide can be enhanced with foliar fertilizers.🌱We discuss the technology differences in late season foliar products.https://brandt.co/media/15005/brandt-smart-b-mo-brochure-row-crop.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/A3jSMvknKMIOn this episode:🦃We have a quick discussion on wheat germination and vernalization & share a Thanksgiving message.Our 2026 Soybean Product Lineup: https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeans/2025-soybean-lineupFlip 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:On this episode:🌱Hear from Dylan about corn quality and germs coming out of Total Seed Production for the 2026 season.🌱Ben shares data on Meristem’s Excavator® AMS product and the impact on nutrients.Meristem’s Excavator® AMS product:https://meristemag.com/newsroom/meristem-launches-excavator-ams-first-all-in-one-surfactant-water-conditioner-residue-breakdown-and-nutrient-release-product/https://meristemag.com/products/excavator-ams/Victrato Seed Treatment Tech Sheet:https://assets.syngenta-us.com/pdf/media/victrato-tech-sheet.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/FQU1BSj4jTYOn this episode:🌱We chat about the approval of Victrato Seed Treatment, a new product from Syngenta targeting nematodes, Sudden Death Syndrome aa& red crown rot.🌱Lynn has a market update looking into 2026.🌱Dylan applied anhydrous this week - Hear his take on how that worked, given the weather conditions.Victrato Seed Treatment Information:https://assets.syngenta-us.com/pdf/media/victrato-tech-sheet.pdfRed Crown Rot Map from Crop Protection Network;https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/maps/red-crown-rot-maphttps://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/Merschman Seeds 2026 Soybean Lineup:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeansMerschman PowerCore® Enlist® Corn:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/cornFlip 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: On this episode:🌱Hear a behind the scenes look on originator data for corn and the philosophy behind how we choose which hybrids to offer.🌱We give insight on diversifying your maturity to minimize weather risk.Merschman Seeds 2026 Soybean Lineup:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeansMerschman PowerCore® Enlist® Corn:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/cornMeristem Crop Performance:https://meristemag.comFlip 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 to see photos on screen throughout the episode: https://youtu.be/vGp7O0BSYa8On this episode:🌽Ben summarizes the strip trials that were tested at our Fort Madison, Iowa test plot.🌽See some Meristem full program results from fields we were on site for this summer.🌽Hear Ben’s advice on planting wheat after November 1st.🌽Stick around for some spooky corny jokes!https://merschmanseeds.com/uploads/images/FMC_Meristem_Test_Plot.pdfMeristem Crop Performance:https://meristemag.comMerschman Seeds 2026 Soybean Lineup:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeansMerschman PowerCore® Enlist® Corn:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/cornFlip 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/Nj5-65QWAW0On this episode:🌽Hear a discussion on 4” soil temperatures and how that correlates with fall herbicide and nitrogen applications.🌽Ben and Dylan harvested the Fort Madison, Iowa test plot. Hear what they have to say about trends they saw in the trials they tested.🌽FIRST trials published their summary data for northern Illinois. See how our Merschman Seeds PowerCore® Enlist® 2506C-30 ranked.F.I.R.S.T. Trials:https://www.firstseedtests.com/2025/B2025ILNOuabsummary.pdf?email=1&date=20251024&user=1097https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/agclimate/soilt.phpMerschman Seeds 2026 Soybean Lineup:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/soybeansMerschman PowerCore® Enlist® Corn:https://merschmanseeds.com/products/cornMeristem Crop Performance:https://meristemag.comFlip 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