PowerCore® Enlist® Corn, Starting Line Seed Treatment & Meristem Products

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/Ayne6zeVCZYOn this episode:🌽 Hear about the different growth stages in wheat and what to look for regarding freeze injury.🌽What are some of the things we look at when it comes to replant and determining stand?🌽Are you checking nitrogen levels in your soil? How can nitrogen levels affect yield?A Visual Guide to Soybean Growth Stages:https://badgercropnetwork.com/resources/Soybean-Growth-Guide.pdfMirror, Mirror On The Wall, Will My Wheat And Soybean Crop Freeze And Fall? Via Badger Crop Network:https://badgercropnetwork.com/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall-will-my-wheat-and-soybean-crop-freeze-and-fall/Soybean Replant Decisions Made Easy(Ish)! Via Badger Crop Network:https://badgercropnetwork.com/soybean-replant-decisions-made-easy/Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds

Watch the video version here to see photos we show on this episode: https://youtu.be/8y4Uy8RPLIwOn this episode:🌽We chat about what we’re looking for this time of year when it comes to scouting fields and the tools to bring with you.🌽 See photos of growth progress of soybeans, corn & wheat.🌽Do you have a photo or video to share with us of your crops? Send it our way and it might end up on Cup of Joe in a future episode!Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds

Watch the video version here to see all of the photos we show on screen in this episode: https://youtu.be/jKlKVznng_sOn this episode:🌽Hear a discussion on wheat stands & feekes stages. 🌽See photos of local crop emergence & roots.🌽We share a Black Cutworm report from Iowa State. How does this pest affect crops?2025 Moth Trapping Network Update via ISU:https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/post/2025-moth-trapping-network-update-1Black Cutworm Information via ISU:https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/black-cutwormWinter Wheat Development and Growth Staging PDF:https://coolbean.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/04/2018_WheatGrowthStages_FINAL.pdfWeather Update:https://www.ag-wx.com/meteograms/sites/52658.htmlFlip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds

Watch the video version here:On this episode:🌽Ben shares a planting progress report sboth locally and nationally.🌽Check out the fungicide efficacy chart from Crop Protection Network. We talk about the elements in Starting Line seed treatment.🌽We share some advice from Ken Ferrie.Soybean Efficacy Chart via Crop Protection Network:https://cropprotectionnetwork.s3.amazonaws.com/soybean-seedling-efficacy-2025.pdfISU Climate Outlook:https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/blog/madelynn-j-wuestenberg/april-17-2025-climate-outlookFlip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/NI6IALmufAsOn this episode:🌱Iowa State is monitoring corn rootworm - was this past winter weather enough to manage this pest?🌱Ben addresses the hard-hitting question: Should I plant corn or soybeans first?🌱We talk about the benefits of Merschman PowerCore® Enlist® corn paired with our Starting Line corn seed treatment and Meristem Revline Hopper Throttle Corn.Was this a harsh winter for corn rootworm? Via ISU Extension and Outreach:https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/cropnews/2025/04/was-harsh-winter-corn-rootwormFive Years of Research Evaluating the Benefits of Early Planted Soybean:https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/articles/bayer/benefits-early-planted-soybeansMeristem Revline Hopper Throttle Corn:https://meristemag.com/products/revline-hopper-throttle-corn/https://meristemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tech-Sheet_Meristem_RevlineHopperThrottle_Corn__8.19.24.pdfFlip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/wQ9lBY4trH0On this episode:🌽The countdown to planting is on! We share an updated weather outlook by Eric Snodgrass. Tune in to find out how to plan your next steps for maximum yield potential.See more at https://ag-wx.comFlip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/fWX0Bu7QZiAOn this episode:🌱Dylan summarizes a corn disease outlook from Corteva and how our Starting Line seed treatment can help combat & overcome challenges in the growing season.🌱See slides of a presentation from Shane Brockhoff of Meristem about protecting the genetic yield potential in corn and soybeans.https://www.corteva.us/Resources/crop-protection/corn/2025-disease-outlook-corn.htmlMeristem Presentation Slides via Shane Brockhoff:https://merschmanseeds.com/uploads/images/COJ_3.28.25_Meristem_shareable_.pdfFlip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide:https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/3N4budawwWA🌱We discuss this all-important question; when is it time to plant?🌱Ben and Lynn went to Indiana this week - hear about what they saw and how things are looking in the east.🌱Dylan brings us up to speed on soil temperatures this time of year.🌱Hear Joe and Ben’s considerations on planting dates and our seed treatment options.Soil Temperature Maps in Iowa via ISU Extension & Outreach: https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/agclimate/soilt.phpImportant Crop Insurance Dates via ISU Extension & Outreach: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/crops/html/a1-50.html New Crop Insurance Dates Offer Earlier Soybean Planting Opportunities & 3 Tips for Successful Early Planting by Kris Ehler: https://fieldadvisor.org/new-crop-insurance-dates-offer-earlier-soybean-planting-opportunities-3-tips-for-successful-early-planting/https://www.ag-wx.com/meteograms/sites/52658.htmlSpring ‘First Leaf’ Tracker (March 20, 2025):   https://www.climate.gov/media/16866Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 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/OBpdyb2L0QwOn this episode:🌽Merschman Seeds Dealer Jeff Reints joins us from the Shell Rock, Iowa Area.🌽Hear his experience with spring strip till and the motivations, successes and challenges that come with this method of farming.🌽Jeff talks about the trials he’s done throughout the years.Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/WelkKlJCwhQOn this episode:🌱Area Sales Manager Greg Davidson from the St Louis, Missouri area joins us for an update on managing soft red winter wheat, and more.🌱We chat about PowerCore Enlist corn & how weather affects crops in his area.🌱Stay tuned to hear what Greg's favorite soybean variety is as well as new products he's had experience working with.https://merschmanseeds.com/products/wheathttps://merschmanseeds.com/products/cornFlip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds