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A Penney For Your Thoughts

Sean Blomgren & Andrew Penney
Tar Spot
Purdue University
Corn
Southern Rust
Soil Health
Tar Spot Disease
Corn Stunt Disease
Corn Leaf Hopper
Precision Agriculture
Planters and Row Units
Nitrogen Management
Bayer
Fieldview
Cover Crops
Preceon
Drone Application
Dan Quinn
Soil Fertility
Fertility Management
Tommy Butts

Welcome to A Penney For Your Thoughts, a podcast brought to you by Sean Blomgren and Andrew Penney, live from central Iowa. A show where we discuss all things agronomy, and high yield management, give you real-time updates on what we’re seeing and hearing about in the field, and gain insight from industry professionals as we bring you relevant and timely information on current agronomic management... more

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You know ‘em, you love ‘em, and you’ve listened to ‘em for 99 episodes and counting. Sean and Andrew are sitting down for their 100th episode to reflect on the podcast they have built, the valuable insights they have gained, the professionals they ha... more

Sean and Andrew are sitting down with Purdue’s Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti for a conversation about revolutions happening in the people, plants and processes involved in row crop systems.

The crew discusses:

✅ The changing dynamic of agronomy professiona... more

Sean and Andrew sit down with Purdue’s Dr. Tommy Butts to dig into the nitty-gritty of weed control in corn and soybeans.

The crew discusses:

✅ The top weed control issues across the Corn Belt

✅ The evolution of weed resistance

✅ Optimal herbicid... more

Sean and Andrew sit down with Purdue’s Dr. Tommy Butts to dig into the nitty-gritty of weed control in corn and soybeans.

The crew discusses:

✅ Weather variability’s impact on weed management

✅ Overlapping residuals

✅ Planting soybeans before cor... more

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Recent Guests

Ignacio Ciampitti
Professor/Researcher in Crop Science
Purdue University
Episode: The New Revolution in Row Crop Farming with Purdue’s Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti
Tommy Butts
Site-specific weed management extension weed scientist at Purdue University
Purdue University
Episode: Getting in the Weeds with Purdue University's Dr. Tommy Butts
Dan Quinn
Researcher on Purdue campus, Indiana Corn and Soybean Innovation Center
Purdue University
Episode: Unlocking Higher Corn Yields with Purdue University’s Dan Quinn
Heath Cutrell
Farmer
Virginia/North Carolina area
Episode: Our Two Cents: Part 2 – Chasing Higher Yields Live from Commodity Classic 2026
Corder Hobbs
No-Till Irrigated Corn champion; NCGA plot participant
NCGA / Alabama farm
Episode: Our Two Cents: Part 1 – Chasing Higher Yields Live from Commodity Classic 2026
Curtis Hobbs
Corder Hobbs's twin brother; farmer
NCGA plot participant
Episode: Our Two Cents: Part 1 – Chasing Higher Yields Live from Commodity Classic 2026
Josh Watson
Farming with brother and son; corn and soybeans
Sweetwater, Tennessee
Episode: Our Two Cents: Part 1 – Chasing Higher Yields Live from Commodity Classic 2026
Jabe Watson
Son of Josh Watson; part of family farming operation
Sweetwater, Tennessee
Episode: Our Two Cents: Part 1 – Chasing Higher Yields Live from Commodity Classic 2026
Matt Daniels
Soybean yield winner; Preceon user in Georgia
Colbert, Georgia
Episode: Our Two Cents: Part 1 – Chasing Higher Yields Live from Commodity Classic 2026

Hosts

Sean Blomgren
Host of A Penney For Your Thoughts
Andrew Penney
Co-host of A Penney For Your Thoughts

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Two Cents From a Listener

    Notwithstanding the Iowa accents, an absolutely outstanding podcast. It contains lots of actionable content, and also but more importantly, plants ideas in your head for follow-up and self learning. Bravo fellas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ICUStat
    United States5 months ago
  • Lovin the info

    It’s been great listening to this podcast for shares great info that can be applied outside of Iowa.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UKBigKat75
    United States3 years ago
  • Great agriculture content!

    Sean & Andrew bring in industry experts to discuss current and relevant content. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fancynaber
    United States3 years ago

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Industry-expert guests are consistently high-quality and relevant.
Actionable content and practical ideas stand out to listeners.
Strong coverage of agronomy topics plus real-world field insights resonates with growers and advisers.

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The New Revolution in Row Crop Farming with Purdue’s Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti
Q: How do you see the NASA Acres collaboration impacting farmers in the next 5–10 years?
NASA Acres aims to provide field-scale monitoring, yield forecasting, and quality predictions by combining satellite imagery and advanced sensors, with farmers and researchers co-developing tools that translate data into actionable field-level decisions.
The New Revolution in Row Crop Farming with Purdue’s Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti
Q: Ignacio, what are some ways you're using digital technology in new, maybe unconventional, ways in your nitrogen work?
There is a shift from using drones and basic imagery to integrating hyperspectral data with biomass measurements, leaf nitrogen indicators, and even autonomous platforms that can operate multiple times in a season to sense plant status and guide decisions weeks ahead of flowering.
Yield of Dreams: Loading the Bases at University of Illinois' Crop Physiology Day
Q: What role do biological products play in different soil environments?
Biologicals show more yield responsiveness in high-organic environments, while performance can be inconsistent in lower-organic soils; regulation may help clarify expectations and guide growers in choosing appropriate products.
Yield of Dreams: Loading the Bases at University of Illinois' Crop Physiology Day
Q: How does planting date influence soybean yield and nutrient requirements?
Early planting increases nodes and pods, which boosts potential yield, but may alter nutrient uptake dynamics, sometimes reducing fertilizer needs later in the season due to slower early growth and richer soil nutrient availability.
Yield of Dreams: Loading the Bases at University of Illinois' Crop Physiology Day
Q: What makes Crop Physiology Day unique according to the hosts and guests?
It showcases graduate student research and gives attendees exposure to up-and-coming agronomists, while highlighting the mentorship and collaboration between faculty, students, and industry partners.

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The show centers on agronomy and high-yield management, with hosts who bring real-time field observations and practical insights from growers, researchers, and industry partners. Across episodes, topics span weed management and drone application, crop genetics and nutrition for high yields, soil health and nutrient cycling, disease management (tar spot, Southern rust, crown rot), and the economics of adopting new technologies like Presion, Fieldview, and advances from Bayer and Dekalb. Guests are drawn from universities, industry, and grower networks, delivering research-backed guidance, field-tested techniques, and ROI-oriented strategies for farmers, consultants, and retailers. A standout trait is its farmer-to-farmer, hands-on focus, roo... more

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1. Ignacio Ciampitti
2. Tommy Butts
3. Dan Quinn
4. Heath Cutrell
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6. Curtis Hobbs
7. Josh Watson
8. Jabe Watson

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