• Protecting Your Yield with Meristem
    Mar 29 2025

    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/fWX0Bu7QZiA

    On 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.html

    Meristem Presentation Slides via Shane Brockhoff:
    https://merschmanseeds.com/uploads/images/COJ_3.28.25_Meristem_shareable_.pdf

    Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide:
    https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide

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    https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds

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    32 mins
  • CoJ #3.12
    Oct 24 2020

    On this episode, Ben introduces a new alfalfa variety from America’s Alfalfa, Turk gives a commodity market update, Tommy talks about harvest, there is speculation on a new Dicamba label, and Joe mentions seed production quality updates.

    Click Here to view the America's Alfalfa PDF Ben mentions in this episode.

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    http://www.bluewateroutlook.com/agriculture-weather-sign-up/

    For more information, visit our website at www.merschmanseeds.com

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    18 mins
  • When is it Time to Plant?
    Mar 22 2025

    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.php

    Important 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.html

    Spring ‘First Leaf’ Tracker (March 20, 2025): https://www.climate.gov/media/16866

    Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide

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    23 mins
  • Merschman Seeds Dealer Jeff Reints Joins Us for an Update
    Mar 15 2025

    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/OBpdyb2L0Qw

    On 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-guide

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    25 mins
  • Area Sales Manager Greg Davidson Joins us for a St. Louis, MO Area Update
    Mar 8 2025

    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/WelkKlJCwhQ

    On 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/wheat
    https://merschmanseeds.com/products/corn

    Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide

    Check out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more:
    https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds


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    27 mins
  • Soil Temperatures, Wheat Updates & Yield Data
    Mar 1 2025

    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ukWKJ12KhI8

    On this episode:

    🌱We are thinking about the weather, soil moisture, frost depth & more on the forefront of our mind this time of year; Ben shares data on soil moisture, temperature and more.

    🌱Wheat is starting to green-up. Hear Dylan’s comments on wheat management practices going into the growing season.

    🌱We summarize an article on sulfur with soybeans from Indiana Corn and Soy, available to read below.

    🌱See PowerCore® Enlist® Corn Hybrid Yield Data

    Visual Guide Winter Wheat Development and Growth Staging: https://coolbean.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/04/2018_WheatGrowthStages_FINAL.pdf

    Past Three Day Observations from ISU Iowa Environmental Mesonet: https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/agclimate/soilt.php

    AG-WX Weather Patterns: https://www.ag-wx.com/meteograms/sites/52658.html

    Soybeans have an additional need for sulfur not present in corn, wheat By Shaun Casteel, Purdue University Extension Soybean Specialist: https://incornandsoy.org/soybeans-have-an-additional-need-for-sulfur-not-present-in-corn-wheat/

    PowerCore® Enlist® Corn Hybrid Yield Data: https://merschmanseeds.com/uploads/images/Stop_Light_Charts_11.15.24.pdf

    Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide

    Check out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more:
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    27 mins
  • A Northeast Iowa Area Update with Area Sales Manager Bryan Regennitter
    Feb 22 2025

    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/iOlQTYJs97M

    On this episode:
    🌱Northeast Iowa & Southeast Minnesota Area Sales Manager Bryan Regennitter joins us for an area update.
    🌱Hear about farmer’s experience with Merschman soybeans, PowerCore® Enlist® corn hybrids, Merschman Wheat & America’s Alfalfa.
    🌱We chat about some of the challenges farmers face and planting season coming up in his area.

    Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide

    Check out all of our social media links, website and more:
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    27 mins
  • Weather & Other Challenges Before Planting Season Kicks Off
    Feb 15 2025

    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/JfLh7CbDrTo

    On this episode:
    🌱Despite the chilly forecast, we’re already gearing up for planting season and the unexpected challenges it brings
    🌱We talk about carbon to nitrogen ratios, the carbon penalty and what can be done with fertilizers and Meristem products to alleviate slow growth in the spring.
    🌱Hear about our concerns on winter wheat survival and how green up is right around the corner.

    Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guide

    Check out all of our social media links, website and more:
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    27 mins