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Boots In The Field Report

Ken Ferrie
Corn
Soybeans
Corn Farming
Carbon Penalty
Beans
Crop Yields
Illinois
Southern Rust
Tar Spot
Drought
Pest Management
Crop Management
Soil Testing
Pollination Issues
Corn Crops
Rootworm Pressure
Nitrogen
Farming Practices
Weather Forecast
Herbicide Carryover

One of the founding pillars of Crop-Tech Consulting is integrating a systems approach to farming. Crop-Tech is continually adding to their expertise and services. To aid in this process, CTC conducts over 150 test plots every year and works in conjunction with Farm Journal to gather research data on the industry’s equipment, practices, and technology. The Boots in the Field Report features Crop-Te... more

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Ken gives an update on: planting progress, stand evaluations, and nitrate levels in this week’s Boots In The Field.

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In this week's Boots In The Field Report Ken gives a recap of some of the issues being called in from the field, planting updates, and a warning to map the gullies in fields that will get fixed this fall to avoid equipment damage this season in tall ... more

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In this week’s episode, Ken Ferrie defines what constitutes a CTC “A+” planting rating and the specific environmental conditions needed to achieve it. He breaks down the CTC stoplight signals, showing growers how to use these metrics to guide their p... more

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Ken gives a quick update to the planting window warnings according to current forecasts.

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Tim Webster
6th Generation Farm owner, grain farm with poultry added
Tim Webster Farm
Episode: Episode 383: Boots In The Field Report April 17, 2026
Steve Crothers
Farmer based near Toronto with diverse crops including edible beans and wheat
Farm operation near Lake Ontario
Episode: Episode 383: Boots In The Field Report April 17, 2026
Matt Duesterhaus
Runs the Operations Force on the western part of the state with the URSA Co-op
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Episode: Episode 363: Boots In The Field Report June 13, 2025

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Ken Ferrie
Crop-Tech Consulting agronomist; host of Boots In The Field Report; provides field-level observations and practical guidance.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
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    Really enjoy this informative podcast. So much info jammed in short amount of time. Thanks

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Hosts provide timely field insights that are easy to apply on the farm.
Audience-friendly practical field tips; makes complex agronomy approachable.
Really informative and concise; you get practical takeaways fast.

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Episode 379: Boots In The Field Report February 5, 2026
Q: Can you put too much downforce on cast iron closing wheels?
Yes, excessive downforce can lead to unwanted soil compaction and emergence issues.
Episode 379: Boots In The Field Report February 5, 2026
Q: How can I evaluate my stand to identify if my closing system is an issue?
Stand evaluation starts at the planter, and requires checking for evidence of soil quality and uniformity in seedlings.
Episode 378: Boots In The Field Report January 28, 2026
Q: How do you manage weeds?
Weeds will need to be handled with a herbicide, as vertical tillage does not remove existing horizontal layers.
Episode 378: Boots In The Field Report January 28, 2026
Q: Does vertical tillage run over wet soil create a drastic density layer?
Vertical tillage harrows won't put in a drastic density layer, but they could create some clods, and wheel tracks can be a significant issue.

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Field-focused agronomy updates from an on-site Crop-Tech agronomist, with practical, in-the-field decision making. Episodes cover weather impacts, planting windows, replant decisions, soil conditions, and cost-conscious inputs, translating real-world observations into actionable tips for growers across the Midwest and beyond. Notable strengths include hands-on tactics, regionally diverse farming perspectives, and timely guidance tied to current field conditions, making it useful for anyone evaluating planting strategies, risk management, or equipment decisions in agriculture.

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