Ken with Dekalb brand manager Becca Waller on the program Agribusiness Matters that aired September 17th.
Ken talks with Dekalb brand manager Becca Waller
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Interviews
Ken talks to Mark Reisinger with Dupont Pioneer about seed treatment
Ken talks to Mark Reisinger of Dupont Pioneer talking about seed treatment.
Ken talks to an Iowa farmer about his Dow Agrosciences Enlist Corn
Ken talks with Iowa farmer Allen Henry from who lives near Indianola about his Enlist Corn.
Ken talks with Monsanto’s Dr. Rob Fraley
Ken talks with Dr. Rob Fraley at Monsanto on Monsanto's attempt to buy Syngenta.
Agronomist outlines biggest challenges facing this year's corn and soybean crops
DYERSVILLE, Iowa - "The corn crop is at 100% of its potential right now," according to Growmark Regional Agronomist Nate Pierce. "We've got problems coming with loss of nitrogen, plant diseases and weeds."Pierce outlines what he expects to be the biggest challenges to...
Demand for high oleic soybeans increasing: Sarah Vacek, Monsanto
DES MOINES, Iowa - High-oleic oil, whether it?s from soybeans or canola, is becoming more popular with consumers. High-oleic oil is high in monounsaturated fat, which lowers LDL (?bad?) cholesterol while keeping HDL (?good?) cholesterol stabel, in addition to being...
What to look for this planting season: John Swalwell, Monsanto
DES MOINES, Iowa - With grain prices at lower levels this year, farm inputs are going to have to earn their place in a given operation.That?s according to Monsanto territory agronomist John Swalwell. He says a wildcard this year will be the weather. If it delays corn...
Changing tires can cut fuel costs this planting season: Brad Harris, Firestone Tire
PHOENIX - Given current crop prices, Firestone Field Engineer Brad Harris says changing tires can be a cost-effective way to get the most of out existing equipment; he says producers can reduce their fuel costs from two to four percent just by changing tires.At the...
Balance GT soybeans set for 2017 launch: Lindsey Seitz, MS Technologies
PHOENIX - Marestail, palmer ameranth and waterhemp have a new enemy in the Balance GT soybean system, a new collaboration between MS Technologies, Bayer CropScience and Mertec LLC.At the 2015 Commodity Classic, MS Technologies Brand Manager Lindsey Seitz explained...
The intersection of conservation and profitability: Jeff Thompson, Verdesian Life Sciences
DES MOINES, Iowa - In Iowa, farmers are attempting to address the state's abysmal water quality through the use of voluntary and long-lasting conservation practices like buffer strips and cover crops. Others feel a regulatory approach would be a better option.The...