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Keeping It Independent

Wyffels Hybrids
Wyffels Hybrids
Fungicide
Corn Rootworm
Southern Rust
Iowa
Illinois
Planter Maintenance
Corn Planting Window
Minnesota
Moisture
Black Cutworm
University Of Illinois
Down Force
Central Corn Belt
Decatur, Illinois, United States
Peoria, Illinois, United States
Hybrid Diversity
Moisture/water Content
Hybrid Performance
Corn Yield

Welcome to Keeping It Independent from Wyffels Hybrids. This podcast will focus on answering questions farmers face every day. We’re going to approach each question or topic from an unbiased, independent perspective and provide the best information we can to help you make the best decision for your operation.

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As the weather warms up and the corn growing season gets rolling, farmers face critical decisions regarding post-application strategies. Have you ever wondered how to ensure your crops thrive during this crucial phase?

On today's podcast, we’ll exp... more

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Planting season is wrapping up across the Central Corn Belt, and post applications are coming up fast.

On today's podcast, the Wyffels agronomy team closes the book on planting season and takes a closer look at the early season environment in the w... more

From extreme dryness to unexpected cold snaps, this spring has thrown us some curveballs. But by staying informed and proactive, growers can still optimize their planting outcomes despite the unpredictable weather.

In this episode, the Wyffels agron... more

Now Entering: The Dog Days of Planting in the Central Corn Belt.

On this week's episode, get to know our new Area Agronomy Manager, Andy Swanson. Andy will serve eastern Nebraska and southwestern Iowa for Wyffels Hybrids growers. He joins the show t... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Swanson
Agronomy manager for the Nebraska region and Southwest Iowa region
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Episode: Mixed Bag on Planting Progress
Kelly Estes
Entomologist coordinating insect trapping and invasive species monitoring
University of Illinois
Episode: Insect Forecast 2026 With Kelly Estes
Mike Witt
Western Iowa agronomy manager, new addition to Wyffels team
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Episode: Meet Mike Witt: Western Iowa Agronomy Manager
Brent Tharp
Agronomist, regional specialist
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Episode: Story of the Season: Part 2
Ryan Genel
Agronomist/consultant
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Episode: Story of the Season: Part 2
Robbie Meeker
Regional agronomy lead
Wyffels Hybrids
Episode: Story of the Season: Part 2
Jared Goplin
Episode: Story of the Season: Part 1
Ryan Jennell
Agronomy professional providing early disease and yield observations
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Episode: Digging Deeper on Hybrid Evaluation

Hosts

Tim Burkle
Host of Keeping It Independent, Wyffels Hybrids
Eric Wilson
Host of Keeping It Independent; central voice across episodes, focused on independent agronomy guidance

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Stay Independent

    Congrats on the new podcast.

    All the best. Tommy Grisafi

    #AgBull

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    TOMMYG1
    United States3 years ago

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Congrats on the new podcast. All the best.
Clearly focused on practical, field-based agronomy content.
Independent perspective is refreshing and useful for growers.
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Guests consistently bring real-world farming experience.

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Digging Deeper on Hybrid Evaluation
Q: What was it sprayed with for fungicide and when was the fungicide applied?
The hosts discuss that there were different products and timing across fields, and second applications often yielded additional benefits; overall, fungicide timing and product choice significantly influenced kernel fill, moisture retention, and yield.
Story of the Season: Part 2
Q: So, what were the top two or three factors that influenced yield in your region this year?
Across the I-80 corridor north, TARSpot, plant health, and fungicide timing emerged as key drivers, with rainfall patterns and heat shaping how disease pressure translated into yields. The eastern edge benefited from drier conditions that limited disease, while the western side saw more rainfall that intensified disease pressure but, with timely fungicide, still achieved strong yields in many fields.
Insect Forecast 2026 With Kelly Estes
Q: Sure. Where would a grower go if he wanted to see your trapping data?
Cooperators send trap counts weekly or upload them to the IPM Pipe website, which aggregates data from multiple states and provides maps and updates.

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A practical, field-first show focused on real-world farming questions, with episodes centered on early-season planting, emergence challenges, region-specific agronomy, disease and insect trends, and data-driven decision tools. Guests range from in-house agronomists to university scientists and regional field reps, offering actionable tactics, hybrid recommendations, and methods to manage risk in variable weather. The cadence emphasizes independence and farmer-centric guidance, with ongoing updates about regional conditions, trials, and education resources that help growers optimize yield and input decisions across the Corn Belt and beyond.

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