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Agriscience Explained

Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience
Agriscience
Agricultural Innovation
Plant Breeding
Hybrid Wheat
Agriculture
Nematodes
Crop Protection
Agronomic Practices
Drought Resistance
Reduced Stature Corn
Corn Rootworm
Biofuels
Winter Canola
Food Security
Seed Applied Technology
Sentricon
Corn
Crop Genetics
Genetics

This is Agriscience Explained: from science to solutions. A podcast brought to you by Corteva Agriscience. Host Tim Hammerich visits with both scientists and farmers about how agricultural innovations are discovered, developed and deployed on the farm. Farming is a business, profit is never guaranteed. To manage risk and give the crop the best possible chance of success, farmers rely on the latest... more

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In today’s episode, we’re following a molecule around the world, from being discovered in Japan to being developed in the United States to becoming a solution for farmers in the United Kingdom. Joining us is one of those farmers in the UK, Julian Gib... more

We celebrate the 100th year anniversary of Pioneer Seeds, and take a look back at the history of hybridization. The process may seem simple: to take two varieties or even species and cross them together to create more desirable offspring. But the con... more

What does it take to break the world soybean yield record? Today we talk to soybean yield record-holder Alex Harrell and soybean breeder Don Kyle. Alex farms in southwest Georgia with his dad where they primarily grow soybeans, corn, wheat and waterm... more

In today's episode, we explore how agriscience has created a more valuable soybean. A soybean that gets the farmer more money, a dairy farm who buys it more profit, and has the added benefit of supporting a local agricultural economy. This is the sto... more

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Lance Gibson
Corteva Agriscience Agronomy Training Manager
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Episode: Hybrids Outperform: The History and Science of Hybridization
Corey Loesson
Saskatchewan farmer sharing practical on-farm adoption of hybrids
Independent farmer, transitioned to hybrid canola
Episode: Hybrids Outperform: The History and Science of Hybridization
Marc Albertson
Retired Pioneer employee, early biotechnology leader in hybrids
Pioneer (Corteva) veteran, first in biotechnology department
Episode: Hybrids Outperform: The History and Science of Hybridization
Alex Harrell
Soybean yield record holder; farmer in southwest Georgia
Harrell Farm, Georgia
Episode: Farming the Details: Resilience in Soybean Performance
Don Kyle
Soybean breeder and evaluation zone leader for the Eastern US
Corteva Agriscience
Episode: Farming the Details: Resilience in Soybean Performance
Dr. Bill Mahanna
Dairy scientist managing Pioneer's Global Nutrition Sciences Team
Corteva Agriscience
Episode: Plenish in the Ration: Feeding Cows and Communities
Craig Phelps
Owner of Edgewood Farms, involved in grain handling and soy processing
Edgewood Farms
Episode: Plenish in the Ration: Feeding Cows and Communities
Clint Pilcher
Leader of the Technical Knowledge Solutions Team with a PhD in Entomology and Crop Production and Physiology.
Corteva Agriscience
Episode: United Against Corn Rootworm
Randy Madden
Farmer in north central Iowa with a background in seed physiology and experience with Monsanto.
Episode: United Against Corn Rootworm

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Tim Hammerich
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Hybrids Outperform: The History and Science of Hybridization
Q: Do you think biotechnology or AI will replace traditional hybridization in the future, or will hybrids remain foundational?
Biotechnology and AI will augment breeding, but heterosis and the practical framework of crossing distinct parent lines remain essential; AI may help predict and optimize crosses, yet achieving the complex balance of traits across diverse environments will still rely on established hybridization concepts for the foreseeable future.
Hybrids Outperform: The History and Science of Hybridization
Q: What attracted you to the idea of hybrids in the first place, and how did you become convinced that it would work?
Early on, the yield advantage and later the stability of hybrids captured attention; the shift from open-pollinated to hybrid systems showed clear improvements in yield potential and crop reliability under varied conditions, which convinced farmers and breeders that hybrids could transform production economics.
Southern Rust Surprises the North
Q: What advice would he go back and give farmers about how best to prepare and properly manage for this threat?
Timely corn planting, including fungicide in the budget, and hybrid selection while remaining vigilant with scouting.
Stewarding the Future
Q: What's his approach to handling something like this that seems largely out of his control?
John emphasizes leading by example, focusing on making the right choices regarding products and timing to encourage fellow farmers to follow suit.
Unlocking Agriscience Innovation
Q: How long does it typically take to bring new agriscience innovations to market?
The timeline can be extensive, often taking over a decade due to regulatory processes.

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What is Agriscience Explained about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on agriscience developments, from fundamental genetics and breeding to pest management, agronomic practices, and sustainability. Episodes typically feature scientists, breeders, and farmers who discuss how innovations progress from lab to field, with emphasis on real-world adoption, economics, and risk management for farming operations. A notable throughline is the interplay between cutting-edge technology (biotech traits, genome editing, seed treatments, biological products) and practical farming realities, including ROI, stewardship, and environmental considerations. The mix of historical context, on-farm storytelling, and forward-looking tech makes it a strong fit for professionals seeking actionable insights into how s... more

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