Episodes
Company president Myron Stine joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss what he’s excited about for the upcoming growing season, Stine’s Enlist E3 advantage, an overview of our research program and a little Stine soybean history lesson. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StineSeed  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stineseedco/ X: https://twitter.com/StineSeed
Published 04/23/24
Published 04/23/24
Technical agronomists Tony Lenz and Kayla Noble join the Stine Seedcast to discuss the value of Stine’s agronomy program and what’s in store for the upcoming growing season. From our Product Development Plots to product selection and how agronomists can provide 1:1 support to growers throughout the country, Stine’s agronomy team shares how they can help navigate whatever the season brings. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Facebook:...
Published 04/09/24
Meaghan Anderson, field agronomist for central Iowa and industry extension specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, shares her background as a woman in ag, how her current position supports farmers and her predictions for the 2024 growing season. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StineSeed  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stineseedco/ X: https://twitter.com/StineSeed
Published 03/26/24
As editor-in-chief of Successful Farming magazine, Jessie Scott and her team share the important stories of agriculture. In this special Women in Ag-themed edition of the Stine Seedcast, Jessie shares her #TogetHER4Ag story and how she helps farmers get the information they need to manage their operations. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StineSeed  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stineseedco/ X:...
Published 03/12/24
Ignacio Rosasco, general manager of Stine Argentina, has been overseeing the sales of our corn and soybean products in South America since 2018. His goals are to ensure his team has the training resources necessary to successfully place our products and to guide the continuous growth of our seed sales efforts in South America. Learn more about how Ignacio and his team help spread the STINE HAS YIELD promise.  Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social...
Published 02/27/24
Stine’s winter nurseries and off-season production locations are essential to the success of our breeding program. Rodney Pentico, soybean research team leader for Stine, joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss the growth and intricacies of our South American research program. Learn about its evolution from the early days in Argentina to the current challenges of transporting seeds to and from the U.S. Stine’s commitment to pushing boundaries year after year ensures we remain a genetic leader in...
Published 02/13/24
Charlie McKenna, director of sales for My Yield, joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss the benefits of seed treatments, from fungicides and insecticides to biologicals. As we approach the ideal time to talk through these types of inputs with your seed partners, Charlie also provides advice on the questions to ask to ensure you’re getting the right treatment combination for your fields. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Facebook:...
Published 01/30/24
Stine corn technical agronomist Mark Johnson shares his expertise in agronomy and row crop production, including what’s essential for a successful growing season. He notes it all starts with compiling a plan this winter to get ahead of the things you can control, such as inputs and hybrid/variety selection. He also encourages all growers to work with their seed advisors and sales reps to ensure the right crop is going in the right field.   Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by...
Published 01/16/24
Stine Seed Farm manager Steve Luther has worked on the farm for more than two decades. From the evolution of narrow-row planting to custom-made planters and harvesters, Steve has been a part of many different farming innovations and agronomic changes. Listen as Steve discusses his Stine story, the farm’s progression through the years and what he anticipates growers will have to prepare for this upcoming planting season.  Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all...
Published 01/02/24
Secretary Bill Northey was raised among strong family figures who spent their careers farming and advocating for their peers in agriculture. He grew up understanding the importance of advocacy and what it takes to work with governments to create a more resilient future for ag. Listen as Secretary Northey explores his various roles in the industry, the challenges he’s faced along the way, his advice for the next generation and his current role as CEO of the Agribusiness Association of...
Published 12/19/23
In 2004, Stine began conducting seed research work in the South American country of Guyana. While the location of our farmstead there has many advantages, including the ability to churn four generations of seed per year, it also has an interesting background. Assistant director of corn research Warren Stine joins the Stine Seedcast to share his historical account of the Stine farm in Guyana, from its first settlers in the 1700s and how they used the land to how the farm’s unique soil types...
Published 12/05/23
John Deere Financial’s David O’Malley joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss recent economic trends that will affect the borrowing power of ag producers now and in the next planting and growing season. O’Malley explores the latest issues facing ag producers and provides tips for navigating these challenges so they can confidently plan for next year.   Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Facebook:...
Published 11/21/23
Stine research scientist Ben Aldrich has made his career in data analysis and research and has a very diverse background in biology. From aerial phenotyping to molecular assays, genotyping and more, Ben helps our breeding teams identify higher-yielding corn and soybean genetics to build better product offerings for our grower customers. Learn about his Stine story and how his unique research background supports his role with the company in this episode of the Stine Seedcast. Make sure you...
Published 11/07/23
Since June 2001, Todd Schomburg has been a versatile team member at Stine, holding many different positions within the company. In his new role as director of recruitment, Todd discusses the unique perspective gained from his journey and invites listeners to discover the perfect fit for a future at Stine. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StineSeed  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stineseedco/ X:...
Published 10/24/23
In June this year, Stine announced a partnership with Make-A-Wish Iowa called Harvesting Wishes — a unique program to engage farmers and agricultural workers across the country to participate in granting life-changing wishes for kids in their communities. In this episode of the Stine Seedcast, we sit down with Sara Kurovski, CEO of Make-A-Wish Iowa, to discuss her goals for the program and how Stine grower customers can cultivate hope and resiliency for critically ill children from coast to...
Published 10/10/23
There is no storyteller quite like Stine director of training Ken Wolf. He has an interesting background to be sure, from his first role making $0.50/hour driving trucks for a vegetable farmer to working his way through the ranks at Stine throughout the 1990s and the new millennium. Ken’s expertise and strong social and storytelling abilities have built our sales training program into what it is today. Listen in as Ken shares his unique story and secrets to sales training success in this...
Published 09/26/23
This conversation marks a special milestone for the Stine Seedcast: our 50th episode. To celebrate, we talk with the man who started it all, Harry Stine. Harry shares the history of the business, where we are today as we celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Stine brand and the future he envisions for the company. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StineSeed  Instagram:...
Published 09/12/23
Stine soybean technical agronomist Tyler DuBay is back on the Stine Seedcast for another conversation on our soybean program. In this episode, Tyler shares his expertise to help us crack the code on soybean scores. From gene markers to resistance versus tolerance, Tyler will tell you everything you need to know about decoding soybean genetics.    Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StineSeed  Instagram:...
Published 08/29/23
Stine soybean technical agronomist Tyer DuBay joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss his role in evaluating soybean products for the company. He provides a step-by-step overview of how soybean lines advance through our breeding program, what differentiates Stine soybeans from the pack and the new innovations we deploy to keep us ahead of the rest of the industry. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media:Facebook:...
Published 08/15/23
Forty-five years ago, the Stine brand started out as a small regional brand. Today, Stine has grown into a global brand, with business reach in North America, South America, Europe and China. From the U.S. to Brazil and Ukraine, company president Myron Stine joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss Stine’s growing global footprint and how our work in these international markets helps our U.S. operations. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social...
Published 08/01/23
Meaghan Anderson, field agronomist for central Iowa and industry extension specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, joins host David Thompson for a conversation on tar spot. Tar spot can cause significant yield damage to corn and continues to make its way east to west. As it spreads, growers need to understand what it looks like, the environment it thrives in, and what they can do to mitigate the disease now and in the future. Anderson shares her expert advice in this...
Published 07/18/23
Stine Seed Company is thrilled to celebrate its 45th anniversary of the Stine brand this year. To commemorate this milestone, company president Myron Stine joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss what this achievement means for the business. As the son of company founder Harry Stine, Myron shares his earliest memories of Stine and how it’s grown to become an international brand.  Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media:Facebook:...
Published 07/05/23
AM 540 KWMT farm director Duane Murley is passionate about many things, but telling the stories of agriculture is among the top. Get to know about Duane’s background in ag, what drives him to stay in the know of the latest news, and how his role has changed since he started in ag radio nearly four decades ago in this episode of the Stine Seedcast.  Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StineSeed  Instagram:...
Published 06/20/23
Stine national corn product manager Brian Hartman joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss all things corn. From the new hybrids that come out of our corn breeding program to product selection and placement and the expansion of our corn portfolio, Brian provides a deep dive into the products we trust to place in our growers’ fields to maximize yield.   Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StineSeed  Instagram:...
Published 06/06/23