2021 is the first year in quite some time that many farmers were able to forecast significant profitability. Low commodity prices and high costs in previous years made profit margins thin or even negative. It’s time to get serious about long-term profitability. In today’s episode Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, welcomes guest Jason Saalfeld, Rob-See-Co Accounting Manager, to discuss how farmers can turn this year’s profit into improving the long-term financial health of...

Soybean yields are coming in higher than expected. It’s hard to imagine that last summer we were hearing lots of concern across the country about how bad Soybeans looked due to dicamba damage. In today’s episode Jim Robinson, Rob See Co Corn and Soybean Manager and his guest, Kip Rowe, Rob See Co Regional Sales Manager discuss why soybeans are outperforming expectations.

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.

One question we generally hear in mid-September is, “Why are some plants dying early? Is it the refuge component? Will these dying plants hurt yield?” Listen in as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, answers these questions and more.

It’s September which means it’s silage chopping time. Listen in as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Scott Harris, Brand Manager at Masters Choice discuss what makes quality silage and how the Masters Choice selection process differs from the industry as a whole.

This week on the Field Ready podcast host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, and Jacob Foley, Rob-See-Co Product Evaluation Lead share expert advice on ways to manage white mold in soybean including planting tips, weed control, crop rotation and harvest.

In this episode, host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Aaron Wulf, Production Manager at Rob-See-Co discuss why seed pollination is so important, yet tricky, and why sterile plants are good for your seed. Get a high-level overview of pollination during seed production, learn why it’s so important to remove female tassels, why male sterility is beneficial to seed production and why farmers might benefit.

In this episode, Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager talks to his guest, Wayne Fithian, Agronomy Manager at Rob-See-Co about peak corn rootworm beetle flight. Tune in to learn how 2021 timing compares to the average, the action threshold for beetles/trap/day, what types of control measures can you take this season and are there options for control next season?

As tasty and simple as table salt is for our food, it can wreak havoc on the yields of our row crops. In this episode host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, discusses the problem of having excess salt in the soil, what happens to impacted plants, the effects it can have on yield and why it’s important to choose the right variety to plant on your farm.

It’s that time of year again - you’re in the field making herbicide applications and managing your weeds. One thing we always need to consider when applying herbicide is wind speed and wind direction. Guest Host Wayne Fithian, Rob-See-Co Agronomy Manager, discusses the best in-crop herbicide application tips including the importance of drift, thoroughly reading the herbicide label, and what to consider beyond the label.

A lot is going on underneath the soil this time of year, some of it good and some of it not so good. Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Wayne Fithian, Rob-See-Co Agronomy Manager, discuss what to look for above ground in order to identify possible issues beneath the surface including soil compaction, insect pests, and more.

You’ve done all of your preparation since last fall’s harvest to maximize your yield potential and profitability in 2021. But low and behold, a hailstorm bellows through leaving you with tattered plants. What now? Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Kip Rowe, Rob-See-Co Regional Sales Manager, walk through the steps growers can take after a hailstorm.

You’ve probably heard of Pythium, and maybe even seen it on your corn field. But do you know how it impacts your crop? Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Nate Meyer, Rob-See-Co Product Evaluation Lead, answer three key questions about Pythium: What is Pythium? How does it impact your crop? How can it best be managed? Tune in to this episode to find out the answers – they might not be what you think.

Where does the term “Rain Makes Grain” come from? A popular country music artist might be to blame, but is there truth behind the popular saying? Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Wayne Fithian, Rob-See-Co Agronomy Manager discuss why the timing of rain is more important than other factors like total rainfall.

Listen to today’s Field Ready Podcast as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and his guest, Paul Mussman of AgWest Commodities, discuss the corn price volatility between now and the fall, and how that could impact growers decisions on production and the sale of grain.

As you consider planting this spring, how and when should you terminate your cover crop? Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, sits down with Meaghan Anderson, Iowa State University Extension Field Specialist to discuss the current state of cover crops across Iowa, why farmers use cover crops, and best termination practices.

There is a lot to consider when planning your spring field work. Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, sits down with Rob-See-Co’s Product Evaluation Leads Nate Meyer and Jacob Foley to break down the top 5 considerations when preparing your farm for spring planting, and how to adjust when Mother Nature doesn’t provide ideal conditions.

Over the last 20 years GMO traits have made things easier for farmers. Listen in as Field Ready Podcast host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager breaks down 4 myths about GMO traits, whether they are true or false, the background behind them, and how the reality can affect farmers.

Listen in as Field Ready Podcast host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and Wayne Fithian, Agronomy Manager at Rob-See-Co, discuss the purpose, methodology and results of the Corn Rootworm Trap project. With the CRW population trending upwards, it’s important for growers to know which control strategy may be right for them.

A lot is changing in the world of agriculture. Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, sits down with Rob Robinson, Rob-See-Co CEO, to find out what Rob is looking forward to in 2021. Tune in to this episode to find out why farmers should be excited about commodity prices, why so many acres are shifting to Enlist, and much more.

Listen in as Field Ready Podcast host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and his guest Bob Linneman, a Broker with Kluis Commodity Advisors, discuss the impact of the January Final Crop Production Report on American markets and how growers can protect their current position. Questions? Call Bob at 888-282-6141.

Listen in as Field Ready Podcast host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and his guest Aaron Wulf, Rob-See-Co Production Manager cover all the steps and decisions in corn seed preparation from harvest to maintaining quality throughout the process and determining the final bag weight.

Listen in as Field Ready Podcast host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and his guest Bob Linneman, a Broker with Kluis Commodity Advisors, discuss what’s happened in the grain markets in 2020, how growers can take advantage of it, and what it means for 2021 crops.

Tune in to this 2020 – A Year in Review episode as Field Ready Podcast host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager and his guest Wayne Fithian, Agronomy Manager at Rob-See-Co discuss the variety of differing factors affecting crops this year. Wayne also shares considerations for growers looking ahead to 2021.

Tune in to this special episode of the Rob-See-Co Field Ready Podcast as host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager pays tribute to his grandfather, Ed Robinson, by replaying an interview from 2016 when Dan Charles of NPR talked to Ed about the consolidation of the seed industry.