Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/Ayne6zeVCZYOn this episode:🌽 Hear about the different growth stages in wheat and what to look for regarding freeze injury.🌽What are some of the things we look at when it comes to replant and determining stand?🌽Are you checking nitrogen levels in your soil? How can nitrogen levels affect yield?A Visual Guide to Soybean Growth Stages:https://badgercropnetwork.com/resources/Soybean-Growth-Guide.pdfMirror, Mirror On The Wall, Will My Wheat And Soybean Crop Freeze And Fall? Via Badger Crop Network:https://badgercropnetwork.com/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall-will-my-wheat-and-soybean-crop-freeze-and-fall/Soybean Replant Decisions Made Easy(Ish)! Via Badger Crop Network:https://badgercropnetwork.com/soybean-replant-decisions-made-easy/Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds
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Field Scouting Essentials: Tools, Tips & Crop Progress Pics
Watch the video version here to see photos we show on this episode: https://youtu.be/8y4Uy8RPLIwOn this episode:🌽We chat about what we’re looking for this time of year when it comes to scouting fields and the tools to bring with you.🌽 See photos of growth progress of soybeans, corn & wheat.🌽Do you have a photo or video to share with us of your crops? Send it our way and it might end up on Cup of Joe in a future episode!Flip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds
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Wheat Growth Stages & Local Crop Emergence
Watch the video version here to see all of the photos we show on screen in this episode: https://youtu.be/jKlKVznng_sOn this episode:🌽Hear a discussion on wheat stands & feekes stages. 🌽See photos of local crop emergence & roots.🌽We share a Black Cutworm report from Iowa State. How does this pest affect crops?2025 Moth Trapping Network Update via ISU:https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/post/2025-moth-trapping-network-update-1Black Cutworm Information via ISU:https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/black-cutwormWinter Wheat Development and Growth Staging PDF:https://coolbean.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/04/2018_WheatGrowthStages_FINAL.pdfWeather Update:https://www.ag-wx.com/meteograms/sites/52658.htmlFlip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds
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We're Full Speed Ahead!
Watch the video version here:On this episode:🌽Ben shares a planting progress report sboth locally and nationally.🌽Check out the fungicide efficacy chart from Crop Protection Network. We talk about the elements in Starting Line seed treatment.🌽We share some advice from Ken Ferrie.Soybean Efficacy Chart via Crop Protection Network:https://cropprotectionnetwork.s3.amazonaws.com/soybean-seedling-efficacy-2025.pdfISU Climate Outlook:https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/blog/madelynn-j-wuestenberg/april-17-2025-climate-outlookFlip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds
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PowerCore® Enlist® Corn, Starting Line Seed Treatment & Meristem Products
Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/NI6IALmufAsOn this episode:🌱Iowa State is monitoring corn rootworm - was this past winter weather enough to manage this pest?🌱Ben addresses the hard-hitting question: Should I plant corn or soybeans first?🌱We talk about the benefits of Merschman PowerCore® Enlist® corn paired with our Starting Line corn seed treatment and Meristem Revline Hopper Throttle Corn.Was this a harsh winter for corn rootworm? Via ISU Extension and Outreach:https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/cropnews/2025/04/was-harsh-winter-corn-rootwormFive Years of Research Evaluating the Benefits of Early Planted Soybean:https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/articles/bayer/benefits-early-planted-soybeansMeristem Revline Hopper Throttle Corn:https://meristemag.com/products/revline-hopper-throttle-corn/https://meristemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tech-Sheet_Meristem_RevlineHopperThrottle_Corn__8.19.24.pdfFlip through the Merschman Seeds 2025 Product Guide: https://merschmanseeds.com/product-guideCheck out all of our social media links, website, Blue Water Outlook and more:https://linktr.ee/merschmanseeds
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