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Farming is a challenging business with many factors affecting the outcome of the growing season. On the 1st and 15th of every month, join genetics and biotechnology expert Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, for the Rob-See-Co Field Ready podcast. Jim will provide the latest information on technology, product challenges, and ag industry trends, and interview agronomy specialists, growers, and other guests from across the Midwest and the seed industry about their experience in the current agriculture environment. If you grow Corn, Soybeans, Alfalfa, or Sorghum or are interested in the latest information on seed, this podcast is for you.

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United States

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Farming is a challenging business with many factors affecting the outcome of the growing season. On the 1st and 15th of every month, join genetics and biotechnology expert Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager, for the Rob-See-Co Field Ready podcast. Jim will provide the latest information on technology, product challenges, and ag industry trends, and interview agronomy specialists, growers, and other guests from across the Midwest and the seed industry about their experience in the current agriculture environment. If you grow Corn, Soybeans, Alfalfa, or Sorghum or are interested in the latest information on seed, this podcast is for you.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Rob-See-Co Field Ready: Corn Rootworm

6/3/2023
We have had some challenges with corn rootworm over the last couple of years across the corn belt states and it seems the faster we run to get ahead of it, the faster it runs to stay ahead of us. Listen in to this week’s episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast when our host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co’s Chief Technology Officer, and his guest Nick Seiter, Field Crop Entomologist and Research Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois, discuss the history of corn rootworm and what growers can anticipate in 2023. How have people historically controlled corn rootworm, and are there new methods of control? Tune in to hear a recommendation for using an integrated approach to control them.

Duration:00:21:57

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Rob-See-Co Field Ready: Replant

5/22/2023
Planting has been going on for about a month now and we have emerged corn and emerged soybeans. It would be ideal if all the corn and soybeans emerged uniformly, but conditions aren’t always right for that to happen. Listen in to this week’s episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast when our host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, and his guest Todd Claussen, Agronomy Manager at Rob-See-Co, talk about replant. What may cause replant? At what point should you start thinking about the need to replant? How do the replant policies come into play, and more? Tune in to learn from the experts.

Duration:00:22:58

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The Unique Factors of Double Team Sorghum Hybrid

1/19/2023
Rob-See-Co is one of the first companies to offer the Double Team Sorghum Hybrid. On this episode guest host Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Manager at Masters Choice, interviews Steve Sick, Soybean, Sorghum, Alfalfa and Sunflower Product Manager at Rob-See-Co, about this cutting edge product. Why is the Double Team Sorghum Hybrid intriguing and what is unique about it? Is it GMO? Is there a relationship between the Double Team Sorghum Hybrid and the First Act Herbicide? When should you target the first application? Is there a yield drag? Listen in and learn about this unique product. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Duration:00:12:36

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New Year’s Resolutions from Dairy Dive

1/3/2023
This week we are releasing another episode from the Masters Choice podcast, Dairy Dive. Listen in as guest host Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Manager at Masters Choice and Jimmy Parmley, Account Manager at Masters Choice, talk about personal resolutions as well as recommendations for dairymen. Tune in to get some tips for winning in 2023. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Duration:00:14:39

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Christmas and Silage from Dairy Dive

12/15/2022
This week we are releasing an episode of the Masters Choice podcast, Dairy Dive. Listen in as members of the Masters Choice team do a deep dive on Christmas and Silage. Guest host Andrew Crabtree, Masters Choice Marketing Manager, Scott Harris, Masters Choice Brand Manager and Jimmy Parmley, Masters Choice Account Manager, discuss their Christmas traditions as well as an overview of silage in 2022. Masters Choice expanded their sales force to 115 dealers and added new hybrids that are performing well. They also talk about some interesting data from a 2022 recap report from Rock River Lab, and the upward trend on the undigestible portion (the UNDF240) of the plant. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Duration:00:25:18

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Managing The Current Financial Climate

12/1/2022
Interest rates are going up and farmers may be feeling the pressure of inflation. Listen in asguest host Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Manager at Masters Choice, interviews Ryan Halls, Rob-See-Co CFO, about what is unique in the current financial climate. The discussion centers around interest rates: how does the cost of money effect farmers immediately and in the long term, what are the main drivers of the increased rates, what are the global impacts that effect farmers, what are some ways to navigate these higher costs, and what might look different in the future in agriculture or the seed industry as a whole. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Duration:00:26:24

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What Is Exciting in the Pipeline Right Now?

11/1/2022
The objective of every product management team is to improve the product portfolio. On this episode guest host Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Manager at Masters Choice, interviews Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, about his recent pilgrimage through corn fields to see, touch, feel, and measure the Rob-See-Co product trials as well as the licensors trials. Listen in as they discuss what Jim discovered, the opportunities available now, and what’s exciting for growers looking forward. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Duration:00:13:08

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In the Field with Rob Robinson

10/15/2022
This time of year, Rob Robinson, CEO of Rob-See-Co, takes his annual field tour to look at the corn hybrids. Listen in as guest host Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Manager at Masters Choice, talks to Rob about the importance of walking the fields, the states that he visited, how the corn looks, how the new products are performing, and what he’s most excited about for the coming season. They also discuss the new Rob-See-Co footprint and the opportunities the new acquisitions bring to the company. Listen in to get ready for the upcoming season. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Duration:00:11:12

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What To Do About The Dreaded Fall Slump in Silage?

10/1/2022
It’s Harvest time in this part of the country which means dairy farmers are trying to figure out how to avoid the dreaded Fall Slump. On today’s episode we have guest hosts from Rob-See-Co’s specialty silage brand, Masters Choice. Andrew Crabtree, Marketing Manager, and Scott Hall, Brand Lead, discuss extending the harvest window, reasons for staggering maturity rates when planting, how the starch availability in Hybrids can help with the Fall Slump, if processing is essential, and how reaching 75% starch availability early can save the farmer money. Listen in to learn how you can minimize this impact. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Duration:00:18:50

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Harvest Progress, Safety, and Know-How

9/15/2022
Harvest is moving along rapidly but there is still much to be done. Host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Corn & Soybean Product Manager sits down with Kris Laub, Rob-See-Co Direct Sales Representative, and Nate Meyer, Rob-See-Co Product Evaluation Lead to get an update on harvest progress in different regions and discuss harvest safety tips. Our guests also give insight on how to make the best harvesting decisions. How should you prioritize your remaining crops and fields? What can you do during harvest to set yourself up for a successful planting season next year? Tune in to this episode to hear the answers and learn about some important safety protocols to protect yourself and others on your farm. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Duration:00:20:41

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Harvest Considerations – What’s Your Plan?

9/1/2022
On today’s episode we have guest host, Nate Meyer, Product Evaluation Lead at Rob-See-Co. Nate talks to Kris Laub, one of the District Sales Managers at Rob-See-Co about the weather challenges that can affect how harvesting will take place this Fall. The episode covers what they are seeing in different areas of the country, things that should be considered at the crop or field level, how harvest will be affected by the challenging weather and the importance of gathering information during harvest to plan for next year. Tune in and get tips to make your harvest successful. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Duration:00:16:50

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Drying Corn Isn't Only Important for the Elevator

8/15/2022
Drying seed corn can have an immense impact on your farm. Listen in to this episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast when host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer and Aaron Sinclair, Chief Operating Officer at Rob-See-Co with over 20 years of experience in seed production, discuss why the proper drying of seed corn is so important, the appropriate approach to drying seed, what happens if you dry it too fast or too slow, and how production research helps to inform the process on a per hybrid basis. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Duration:00:19:09

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Jeff Rens: Seedsman Extraordinaire

7/1/2022
The seed business is based on relationships and trust. On this episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer talks to Jeff Rens, a Rob-See-Co District Sales Manager and recently recognized Best of Northwest Seed Dealer by The Northwest Iowa Review about his history in the seed business, how he builds trust and relationships with this customers, being “All In” with your brand, balancing service, product and technology, and what customers value most in their seed dealer. Listen in and learn how Jeff goes the extra mile. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Duration:00:20:28

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Making The Most Of Your Seed Investment with Streamline Ag

6/15/2022
Growers are experiencing sky-high fertilizer prices as well as increased costs for many other things so it’s important to get the highest yield possible from their fields. Listen in to this episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast when host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer talks to Jeff Dilbeck, Rob-See-Co Chief Commercial Officer and Streamline Ag Sales Manager about Streamline Ag products and how they can improve the performance of your seed. Learn which products are most relevant for today, about full year nutrition products, which products help relieve stress in fields and designing a program for higher yield across a grower’s field. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Duration:00:24:23

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2 Family-Owned “Seed” Companies Their History, Challenges, and Opportunities

6/1/2022
Family-owned agriculture companies are growing fewer and farther between these days and they have their own set of challenges and opportunities. Listen in to this episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast when host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer and Les Vogler, co-owners of Vogler Semen Centre and host of the podcast The Bull Pen, talk about their businesses, the growth patterns of the companies, how times are changing, technology’s role in the industry, and what gets them fired up to do this work every day. Tune in and learn how these 2 growing companies are planning for the future in the current environment. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Duration:00:25:02

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Planter Adjustments with the Planter Doctor – Every Seed Counts

4/15/2022
This week on Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast our guest host Kip Rowe, Regional Sales Manager at Rob-See-Co and the “Planter Doctor,” Kevin Kimberley from Kimberley Ag Consulting discuss the importance of setting up your planter. Tune in to hear real examples from the field and learn why it’s important to clean and calibrate your equipment, how your plates should change based on the seed, when down pressure comes into play, how to set your trash cleaners and more. According to the Planter Doctor “everything is taught through the sidewall” so listen in to make sure your planter is set right for optimal yield. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Duration:00:29:02

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Streamline Ag: Little Things Make A Big Difference

3/15/2022
American Agriculture has seen ever-increasing yields and, therefore, higher demands on seed to deliver those higher yields. That’s why it is critical to give every seed and every plant all the advantages they need to deliver on their full potential. This week on Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast our host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, and his guest Nick Maple, a representative of Streamline Ag, talk about 3 products that can help growers improve the factors that increase yield. What are these products, how do they work and when should they be applied to have the most impact? Listen in and learn how these products can improve the performance of your seed. An Exclusive Offer For Hail Varsity Radio Show Podcast Listeners! Get your subscription to Hail Varsity at a discount! Use Coupon Code: GBR A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Duration:00:19:44

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The Future of the Farm Equipment Industry

3/1/2022
Equipment is vital yet one of the most expensive things about running your farm. On today’s episode of Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast, we are sharing a recent episode of the Masters Choice MC podcast about the status of the farm equipment industry. MC Podcast Host Scott Harris and Tractor Zoom CEO Kyle McMahon discuss the biggest challenges farmers are facing right now when it comes to equipment needs. How long can we expect the equipment shortage to last? How will it continue to impact pricing? Tune in to hear how inventory and availability have changed and where the industry is headed.

Duration:00:26:12

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New Enlist Herbicide Labels? We’ve Got You Covered.

2/15/2022
This week on Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready podcast our host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer, breaks down the Enlist One and Enlist Duo herbicide label changes. Listen in as Jim summarizes the EPA’s renewed registration of these products that resulted in additional controls and restrictions. Tune in to learn why Enlist One and Enlist Duo herbicides were re-registered, what the label changes are, who it impacts, and how you can plan ahead. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Duration:00:13:42

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Will The New Corn Hybrids Please Stand Up

2/1/2022
This week on Rob-See-Co’s Field Ready Podcast our host Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co Chief Technology Officer and Rob-See-Co Product Evaluation Leads Jacob Foley and Nate Meyer discuss 2021-22 Corn Advancements. Every corn product manager is trying to increase yield, producibility, agronomic characteristics or just fill gaps in a product lineup. Listen in to the discussion on some of the challenges this year, which products were able to be advanced, new additions to the hybrid portfolio, how these new additions stack up for yield and drought tolerance and the favorite new advancements and why. Tune in to learn which products may be right for your field. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Duration:00:15:52