Pioneer Agronomy: Illinois

Tune in for the most up-to-date agronomy from local Illinois Pioneer agronomists and experts as they discuss the most important topics in your area.

Pioneer Agronomy: Illinois is a business podcast hosted by Pioneer Seeds, with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Pioneer Seeds hosts Pioneer Agronomy: Illinois, a business show with 50 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  How Plant Diagnostics Are Changing the Way We Fight Crop Disease

  May 6, 202641 minS3

  <p>What really happens after you send a plant sample to the lab, and how does it impact what happens back in the field?</p> <p>In this episode of Outstanding in Your Field, the team sits down with Corteva Plant Pathology Technology Lead Krystel Navarro to pull back the curtain on the diagnostic lab and the critical role it plays in modern agriculture. From identifying crop diseases with molecular precision to supporting product development and protecting yields, this conversation explores how science, speed, and field expertise come together to solve real-world challenges.</p> <p>Krystal shares her journey from...

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  Episode #15

  Chasing Moisture, Not the Calendar: Planting Decisions That Drive Yield

  Mar 27, 202658 minS3

  <p>Planting season is go-time! But the biggest wins aren’t about speed, they’re about precision where it matters most. If you’re chasing yield this season, start here, and press play.</p> <p>In this episode of Outstanding in Your Field, the Pioneer agronomy team breaks down what really impacts yield before the crop ever emerges. From dialing in planting depth to understanding soil moisture vs. temperature, they unpack the decisions that separate a good stand from a great one.</p> <p>Listen for why shallow planting can cost you more than going too deep, how to confidently decide...

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  Episode #14

  You Can Only Plant It Once (So Check Your Planter)

  Mar 11, 202637 minS3

  <p>As planting season approaches, the details behind planter setup can make or break your crop before the first seed even emerges. In this episode of Outstanding in Your Field, hosts Bryan Schrader, Carl Joern, and Crystal Williams bring together planter technology specialists and from Indiana and Illinois to walk through the most critical planter maintenance checks growers should make before heading to the field.</p> <p>Guests Matt Risley of Petersen Ag Service and brothers Jake and Connor Finley of Finley Farms share real-world insights from the shop and the field—covering the wear parts that most often get ov...

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  Episode #13

  Early Harvest Update

  Sep 12, 202529 minS3

  <p>We get an update on drought stress, southern rust, tar spot and red crown rot. Each agronomist also shares boots-on-the-ground updates from their region—covering yield expectations, crop variability, and disease pressures farmers are facing this season.</p><p>Hear practical agronomic advice for managing standability, harvest timing, and crop protection, plus key takeaways to carry into future growing seasons!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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  Episode #12

  Fueling Forward with Canola in Southern Illinois 🌱

  Aug 27, 202522 minS3

  <p>Listen for:</p><p>✅ Why canola is gaining attention as a renewable diesel feedstock</p><p>✅ How equipment, fertility, and herbicide management compare to corn, soybeans, and wheat</p><p>✅ Key lessons learned from Illinois’ first canola acres</p><p>✅ Where the crop fits in local rotations and markets</p><p>✅ What farmers can expect for 2025 and beyond</p><p>Fun fact: At publication of this episode, the global leader growing canola by far (especially in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba) is Canada. Canada grows about 20 million acres of canola each year.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

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