Join us as we discuss the history of corn rootworm and what growers can anticipate in 2023.

Listen in to this week’s episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast when our host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, and his guest Todd Claussen, Agronomy Manager at Rob-See-Co, talk about replant.

Rob-See-Co is one of the first companies to offer the Double Team Sorghum Hybrid.  On this episode guest host Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Manager at Masters Choice, interviews Steve Sick, Soybean, Sorghum, Alfalfa and Sunflower Product Manager at Rob-See-Co, about this cutting edge product. Why is the Double Team Sorghum Hybrid intriguing and what is unique about it? Is it GMO? Is there a relationship between the Double Team Sorghum Hybrid and the First Act Herbicide? When should you target...

This week we are releasing another episode from the Masters Choice podcast, Dairy Dive. Listen in as guest host Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Manager at Masters Choice and Jimmy Parmley, Account Manager at Masters Choice, talk about personal resolutions as well as recommendations for dairymen. Tune in to get some tips for winning in 2023. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat...

This week we are releasing an episode of the Masters Choice podcast, Dairy Dive. Listen in as members of the Masters Choice team do a deep dive on Christmas and Silage. Guest host Andrew Crabtree, Masters Choice Marketing Manager, Scott Harris, Masters Choice Brand Manager and Jimmy Parmley, Masters Choice Account Manager, discuss their Christmas traditions as well as an overview of silage in 2022. Masters Choice expanded their sales force to 115 dealers and added new hybrids that are...

Interest rates are going up and farmers may be feeling the pressure of inflation.  Listen in asguest host Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Manager at Masters Choice, interviews Ryan Halls, Rob-See-Co CFO, about what is unique in the current financial climate. The discussion centers around interest rates: how does the cost of money effect farmers immediately and in the long term, what are the main drivers of the increased rates, what are the global impacts that effect farmers, what are some ways to...

The objective of every product management team is to improve the product portfolio. On this episode guest host Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Manager at Masters Choice, interviews Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, about his recent pilgrimage through corn fields to see, touch, feel, and measure the Rob-See-Co product trials as well as the licensors trials. Listen in as they discuss what Jim discovered, the opportunities available now, and what’s exciting for growers looking...

This time of year, Rob Robinson, CEO of Rob-See-Co, takes his annual field tour to look at the corn hybrids. Listen in as guest host Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Manager at Masters Choice, talks to Rob about the importance of walking the fields, the states that he visited, how the corn looks, how the new products are performing, and what he’s most excited about for the coming season. They also discuss the new Rob-See-Co footprint and the opportunities the new acquisitions bring to the...

It’s Harvest time in this part of the country which means dairy farmers are trying to figure out how to avoid the dreaded Fall Slump. On today’s episode we have guest hosts from Rob-See-Co’s specialty silage brand, Masters Choice. Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Manager, and Scott Hall, Brand Lead, discuss extending the harvest window, reasons for staggering maturity rates when planting, how the starch availability in Hybrids can help with the Fall Slump, if processing is essential, and how...

Harvest is moving along rapidly but there is still much to be done. Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager sits down with Kris Laub, Rob-See-Co Direct Sales Representative, and Nate Meyer, Rob-See-Co Product Evaluation Lead to get an update on harvest progress in different regions and discuss harvest safety tips. Our guests also give insight on how to make the best harvesting decisions. How should you prioritize your remaining crops and fields? What can you do during...

On today’s episode we have guest host, Nate Meyer, Product Evaluation Lead at Rob-See-Co. Nate talks to Kris Laub, one of the District Sales Managers at Rob-See-Co about the weather challenges that can affect how harvesting will take place this Fall. The episode covers what they are seeing in different areas of the country, things that should be considered at the crop or field level, how harvest will be affected by the challenging weather and the importance of gathering information during...

Drying seed corn can have an immense impact on your farm. Listen in to this episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast when host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer and Aaron Sinclair, Chief Operating Officer at Rob-See-Co with over 20 years of experience in seed production, discuss why the proper drying of seed corn is so important, the appropriate approach to drying seed, what happens if you dry it too fast or too slow, and how production research helps to inform the...

The seed business is based on relationships and trust.  On this episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer talks to Jeff Rens, a Rob-See-Co District Sales Manager and recently recognized Best of Northwest Seed Dealer by The Northwest Iowa Review about his history in the seed business, how he builds trust and relationships with this customers, being “All In” with your brand, balancing service, product and technology, and what customers...

Growers are experiencing sky-high fertilizer prices as well as increased costs for many other things so it’s important to get the highest yield possible from their fields. Listen in to this episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast when host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer talks to Jeff Dilbeck, Rob-See-Co Chief Commercial Officer and Streamline Ag Sales Manager about Streamline Ag products and how they can improve the performance of your seed. Learn which products are...

Family-owned agriculture companies are growing fewer and farther between these days and they have their own set of challenges and opportunities. Listen in to this episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast when host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer and Les Vogler, co-owners of Vogler Semen Centre and host of the podcast The Bull Pen, talk about their businesses, the growth patterns of the companies, how times are changing, technology’s role in the industry, and what gets...

This week on Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast our guest host Kip Rowe, Regional Sales Manager at Rob-See-Co and the “Planter Doctor,” Kevin Kimberley from Kimberley Ag Consulting discuss the importance of setting up your planter.  Tune in to hear real examples from the field and learn why it’s important to clean and calibrate your equipment, how your plates should change based on the seed, when down pressure comes into play, how to set your trash cleaners and more.  According to the Planter...

American Agriculture has seen ever-increasing yields and, therefore, higher demands on seed to deliver those higher yields.  That’s why it is critical to give every seed and every plant all the advantages they need to deliver on their full potential.  This week on Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast our host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, and his guest Nick Maple, a representative of Streamline Ag, talk about 3 products that can help growers improve the factors that increase...

Equipment is vital yet one of the most expensive things about running your farm. On today’s episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast, we are sharing a recent episode of the Masters Choice MC podcast about the status of the farm equipment industry. MC Podcast Host Scott Harris and Tractor Zoom CEO Kyle McMahon discuss the biggest challenges farmers are facing right now when it comes to equipment needs. How long can we expect the equipment shortage to last? How will it continue to impact...

This week on Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast our host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, breaks down the Enlist One and Enlist Duo herbicide label changes. Listen in as Jim summarizes the EPA’s renewed registration of these products that resulted in additional controls and restrictions. Tune in to learn why Enlist One and Enlist Duo herbicides were re-registered, what the label changes are, who it impacts, and how you can plan ahead. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media...

This week on Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready Podcast our host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer and Rob-See-Co Product Evaluation Leads Jacob Foley and Nate Meyer discuss 2021-22 Corn Advancements.  Every corn product manager is trying to increase yield, producibility, agronomic characteristics or just fill gaps in a product lineup.  Listen in to the discussion on some of the challenges this year, which products were able to be advanced, new additions to the hybrid portfolio, how...

In this episode of Field Ready, we’re sharing an interview from the Masters Choice podcast. Field Ready host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, is interviewed by Scott Harris, Brand Lead at Masters Choice and host of MC Podcast. Jim and Scott discuss corn genetics, the direction that the grain industry is going, and why it matters on the farm. Tune in to hear why yield isn’t the only important factor, why not all starch is created equal, and why it’s important for independent...

Tune in to this episode of the Field Ready Podcast as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and his guest Aaron Wulf, Rob-See-Co Production Manager discuss the steps involved in corn seed production.  When is the 2021 seed crop harvested?  What are the key factors when starting the process so early and how do the high moisture levels impact the process?  Jim and Aaron cover everything from how to dry the seed and how to maintain and predict seed quality to...

This time of year, we typically have our harvest results in front of us to begin making sense of yields by field and by product. This information is very important for making product selections for 2022. But as you’ll often see quoted throughout the industry: “Individual results may vary.” What does this mean? Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, visits with Brad Schindler, a Direct Sales Representative at Rob-See-Co, to break down the disclaimer.

The 2021 harvest season is in the books so it’s time to look back at the dominant factors affecting this year’s yield. In today’s episode Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, reviews the past year with Rob-See-Co Product Evaluation Leads Nate Meyer and Jacob Foley and discuss what growers should be considering when purchasing seed for Spring of 2022.