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Purdue Crop Chat is a regular podcast provided by the Purdue University Extension Service and Hoosier Ag Today.

Hosted by Eric Pfeiffer, a farm broadcaster from Hoosier Ag Today and featuring Purdue Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Dan Quinn and Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel.

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On the latest episode of the Purdue Extension Crop Chat Podcast: Purdue’s Crop Pathologist Darcy Telenko joins Eric, Shaun, and Dan to discuss the recent bouts of heavy rain, emergence issues, possible disease pressures, and a whole host of other cha... more

On this episode of the “Purdue Crop Chat” Podcast, Dan “Corn” Quinn and “Soybean Shaun” Casteel with Purdue Extension tackle the frustrating conditions facing Indiana farmers as relentless rains and soggy soils continue to delay fieldwork across the ... more

Indiana is planting at a record-setting pace! In this episode of the Purdue Crop Chat presented by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance, host Eric Pfeiffer is joined by Purdue Extension specialists Dan ‘Corn’ Quinn and ‘Soy... more

Planting season is underway—but mostly across southern Indiana! On the latest Purdue Crop Chat Podcast, Eric Pfeiffer asks Dan “Corn” Quinn and “Soybean Shaun” Casteel whether it’s still too early for those in the southern part of the state to alread... more

The Purdue Crop Chat Podcast was on location last week at Commodity Classic in San Antonio! “Soybean Shaun” Casteel and Dan “Corn” Quinn with Purdue Extension are joined by Brian Warpup, Vice Chair of the Indiana Soybean Alliance and farmer from Hunt... more

On the latest episode of the Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: Dan “Corn” Quinn and “Soybean” Shaun Casteel take a look back at the 2025 crop season. Dan says he disagrees with USDA’s assessment that says Indiana’s average corn yield hit a record of 206 bush... more

On the latest episode of the Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: To use a baseball metaphor, we’ve already reached the “ninth inning” when it comes to harvest. Dan “Corn” Quinn and “Soybean” Shaun Casteel with Purdue Extension discuss yields for both crops. Th... more

On the latest episode of the Purdue Crop Chat Podcast: Harvest is in full gear, and Dan “Corn” Quinn and “Soybean” Shaun Casteel with Purdue Extension discuss the rapid rate of progress so far this harvest season—especially with soybeans. They also d... more

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Tommy Butts
Weeds specialist
Purdue Extension
Episode: Episode 90 - Record Pace, Weed Worries, and the Future of Corn
Brian Warpup
Vice Chair of the Indiana Soybean Alliance; farmer in Huntington and Wells Counties
Indiana Soybean Alliance
Episode: Episode 88 - What We Learned at Commodity Classic
Matthew Chapman
Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council advocate representing grower checkoffs
Indiana Soybean Alliance / Indiana Corn Marketing Council
Episode: Episode 84 - Challenges this Harvest Season
Megan Burns
Purdue Extension soil fertility specialist
Purdue University Extension
Episode: Episode 83- Disease Pressure & Soil Fertility
Michael Langemeier
Director, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture
Purdue University
Episode: Episode 82- Shocking USDA Yield Projections
Darcy Telenko
Purdue crop pathologist
Purdue University Extension / Crop Protection Network
Episode: Episode 80- Tar Spot, Red Crown Rot, & Other Diseases with Darcy

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Eric Pfeiffer
Host of Purdue Crop Chat
Daniel Quinn
Purdue Extension Corn Specialist
Shaun Casteel
Purdue Extension Soybean Specialist

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Episode 84 - Challenges this Harvest Season
Q: How is southern rust affecting yields and management decisions?
Southern rust presence varies by field; severe outbreaks can reduce yields, especially if they occur late and are combined with delayed or uneven canopy development, so scouting and timely fungicide decisions matter.
Episode 84 - Challenges this Harvest Season
Q: What should growers prioritize during harvest right now?
Prioritize both crops, but soybeans often require more attention due to pod shattering and moisture variability in dry conditions, while corn timing must balance drying costs with risk of ear-related issues.
Episode 83- Disease Pressure & Soil Fertility
Q: Is it acceptable that some farmers may not be soil testing regularly and what would you suggest?
Megan emphasizes that soil sampling is foundational and advises starting routine soil testing if not currently done, so you can use soil test values to guide where to cut back or maintain inputs, especially in a tight year.
Episode 83- Disease Pressure & Soil Fertility
Q: In your experience, zone sampling versus grid sampling, which approach do you tend to lean toward?
Megan explains that sampling strategy depends on how management decisions are made; grid sampling provides more information at a finer scale, but if cash flow is tight or the decision is not to sample every acre, stone sampling or less dense strategies can be acceptable. The key is using soil test information to guide management.
Episode 82- Shocking USDA Yield Projections
Q: Shaun, why are people planting so much corn when soybeans have been the money makers?
The panel explains that in Indiana and parts of the Western Corn Belt, corn has been relatively competitive with soybeans, and some regions have had stronger corn yields, driving higher corn acreage despite soybean profitability. Trade considerations and expectations of future prices also influence cropping decisions.

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This program provides practical, field-driven agronomy and crop-management insights focused on Indiana. Episodes frequently cover planting progress, disease pressures, weed control, nutrient management, and harvest timing, often with a Purdue Extension specialist or state ag officials offering evidence-based guidance and field observations. A standout characteristic is the strong integration of university research with real-world farming experiences, plus regular updates on weather, pricing, and policy changes that impact decision-making for growers, agronomists, and industry partners. The format tends to blend technical content with on-the-ground anecdotes, making it useful for listeners who need timely, applied advice and for potential sp... more

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