Welcome to the Stine Seedcast feed. This is the only podcast dedicated to everything Stine Seed Company. In this biweekly show, our host, David Thompson, sits down with Stine company leaders, grower customers, agronomists, partners, and special guests from around the country to discuss all the ways that Stine maximizes yield potential. Make sure to tune in every other week to find out exactly why Stine has yield. Social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StineSeed Instagram: https://w ...
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Just a Jackson Thing Field Day at Stine Seed Farm
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Nine-year-old ag influencer and future farmer Jackson from Just a Jackson Thing sits down with host David Thompson to discuss all things farming equipment, ag collaborations and social media influencing on this special episode of the Stine Seedcast. If you have a question for our Stine experts, feel free to send it to us at AskTheSeedcast@stineseed…
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Agriculture Around the U.S.: The Southern States
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Stine Southern Division Director of Sales Jason Green joins the Seedcast to continue our conversation on Agriculture Around the U.S. Jason covers the southern states in Stine’s territory, from Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas to the Delta South, southern Midwest, Texas and California. He explores the differences in cropping practices in each part…
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Navigating Soybean Gall Midge and Other Agronomic Concerns with Daniel Greblunas
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Stine Field Agronomist Danny Greblunas joins the show to discuss agronomic matters of concern this growing season, including the increase of soybean gall midge in his region of Nebraska and Kansas. Learn how to scout for soybean gall midge, best management practices for the pest and other issues growers should be on the lookout for this season. If …
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2025 Stine Corn Lineup With Brian Hartman
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With the 2024 growing season in full swing, Stine is already planning for 2025. National Corn Product Manager Brian Hartman joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss what’s in store for our 2025 corn lineup, including our all-new high-oil hybrids and our latest offerings to deliver growers more product options for their fields. If you have a question for…
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Agriculture Around the U.S.: The East Coast
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In our new episode series, Agriculture around the U.S., Stine Seedcast host David Thompson visits with Stine regional sales agronomists across the country to learn about cropping practices and the company’s presence in their territories. The first stop takes us to the East Coast, where we visit with Region 28 RSA Hart Hauge about Stine’s growth in …
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Navigating the Regulatory Process Through Relationships with Billi Hunt
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America’s Cultivation Corridor markets Iowa’s agricultural and bioscience economy. The state’s fertile soils, network of ag professionals and direct access to important resources make it the perfect intersection for the ag industry to grow and thrive. Billi Hunt, executive director of America’s Cultivation Corridor, discusses her role with the orga…
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The Stine Corn Advantage With Myron Stine
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Stine corn has yield and many advantages for our grower customers. Company president Myron Stine is back to discuss all things Stine corn, including our unique germplasm, our position in the short-stature corn conversation and what he’s looking forward to for 2024. If you have a question for our Stine experts, feel free to send it to us at AskTheSe…
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Tips to Consider Before Replanting with Tom Larson
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To replant or not to replant? That is a question we hear a lot of this time of year. Stine Director of Agronomy Tom Larson discusses tips to consider before determining if replanting is worth the time and investment. If you have a question for our Stine experts, feel free to send it to us at AskTheSeedcast@stineseed.com. Make sure you stay up to da…
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Company president Myron Stine joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss what he’s excited about for the upcoming growing season, Stine’s Enlist E3 advantage, an overview of our research program and a little Stine soybean history lesson. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebo…
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Agronomy update with Tony Lenz and Kayla Noble
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Technical agronomists Tony Lenz and Kayla Noble join the Stine Seedcast to discuss the value of Stine’s agronomy program and what’s in store for the upcoming growing season. From our Product Development Plots to product selection and how agronomists can provide 1:1 support to growers throughout the country, Stine’s agronomy team shares how they can…
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Predictions for the 2024 Growing Season with Meaghan Anderson
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Meaghan Anderson, field agronomist for central Iowa and industry extension specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, shares her background as a woman in ag, how her current position supports farmers and her predictions for the 2024 growing season. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social…
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Connecting the Ag Industry Through Storytelling with Jessie Scott
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As editor-in-chief of Successful Farming magazine, Jessie Scott and her team share the important stories of agriculture. In this special Women in Ag-themed edition of the Stine Seedcast, Jessie shares her #TogetHER4Ag story and how she helps farmers get the information they need to manage their operations. Make sure you stay up to date on everythin…
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Supporting the STINE HAS YIELD Promise in South America with Ignacio Rosasco
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Ignacio Rosasco, general manager of Stine Argentina, has been overseeing the sales of our corn and soybean products in South America since 2018. His goals are to ensure his team has the training resources necessary to successfully place our products and to guide the continuous growth of our seed sales efforts in South America. Learn more about how …
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Expanding Stine’s South American Research Program With Rodney Pentico
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Stine’s winter nurseries and off-season production locations are essential to the success of our breeding program. Rodney Pentico, soybean research team leader for Stine, joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss the growth and intricacies of our South American research program. Learn about its evolution from the early days in Argentina to the current ch…
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The ROI of Seed Treatments With Charlie McKenna
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Charlie McKenna, director of sales for My Yield, joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss the benefits of seed treatments, from fungicides and insecticides to biologicals. As we approach the ideal time to talk through these types of inputs with your seed partners, Charlie also provides advice on the questions to ask to ensure you’re getting the right tr…
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Stine corn technical agronomist Mark Johnson shares his expertise in agronomy and row crop production, including what’s essential for a successful growing season. He notes it all starts with compiling a plan this winter to get ahead of the things you can control, such as inputs and hybrid/variety selection. He also encourages all growers to work wi…
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The Evolution of the Stine Seed Farm with Steve Luther
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Stine Seed Farm manager Steve Luther has worked on the farm for more than two decades. From the evolution of narrow-row planting to custom-made planters and harvesters, Steve has been a part of many different farming innovations and agronomic changes. Listen as Steve discusses his Stine story, the farm’s progression through the years and what he an…
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A Legacy of Farming, Public Service and Advocacy with Secretary Bill Northey
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Secretary Bill Northey was raised among strong family figures who spent their careers farming and advocating for their peers in agriculture. He grew up understanding the importance of advocacy and what it takes to work with governments to create a more resilient future for ag. Listen as Secretary Northey explores his various roles in the industry, …
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A History of Stine’s Guyana Nursery with Warren Stine
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In 2004, Stine began conducting seed research work in the South American country of Guyana. While the location of our farmstead there has many advantages, including the ability to churn four generations of seed per year, it also has an interesting background. Assistant director of corn research Warren Stine joins the Stine Seedcast to share his his…
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Exploring Economic Trends with John Deere Financial
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John Deere Financial’s David O’Malley joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss recent economic trends that will affect the borrowing power of ag producers now and in the next planting and growing season. O’Malley explores the latest issues facing ag producers and provides tips for navigating these challenges so they can confidently plan for next year. M…
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Building Better Seed Genetics With Ben Aldrich
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Stine research scientist Ben Aldrich has made his career in data analysis and research and has a very diverse background in biology. From aerial phenotyping to molecular assays, genotyping and more, Ben helps our breeding teams identify higher-yielding corn and soybean genetics to build better product offerings for our grower customers. Learn about…
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Since June 2001, Todd Schomburg has been a versatile team member at Stine, holding many different positions within the company. In his new role as director of recruitment, Todd discusses the unique perspective gained from his journey and invites listeners to discover the perfect fit for a future at Stine. Make sure you stay up to date on everything…
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Harvesting Wishes and Cultivating Hope With Make-A-Wish
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In June this year, Stine announced a partnership with Make-A-Wish Iowa called Harvesting Wishes — a unique program to engage farmers and agricultural workers across the country to participate in granting life-changing wishes for kids in their communities. In this episode of the Stine Seedcast, we sit down with Sara Kurovski, CEO of Make-A-Wish Iowa…
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There is no storyteller quite like Stine director of training Ken Wolf. He has an interesting background to be sure, from his first role making $0.50/hour driving trucks for a vegetable farmer to working his way through the ranks at Stine throughout the 1990s and the new millennium. Ken’s expertise and strong social and storytelling abilities have …
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This conversation marks a special milestone for the Stine Seedcast: our 50th episode. To celebrate, we talk with the man who started it all, Harry Stine. Harry shares the history of the business, where we are today as we celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Stine brand and the future he envisions for the company. Make sure you stay up to date on e…
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Stine soybean technical agronomist Tyler DuBay is back on the Stine Seedcast for another conversation on our soybean program. In this episode, Tyler shares his expertise to help us crack the code on soybean scores. From gene markers to resistance versus tolerance, Tyler will tell you everything you need to know about decoding soybean genetics. Make…
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An Overview of Stine’s Soybean Breeding Program with Tyler DuBay
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Stine soybean technical agronomist Tyer DuBay joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss his role in evaluating soybean products for the company. He provides a step-by-step overview of how soybean lines advance through our breeding program, what differentiates Stine soybeans from the pack and the new innovations we deploy to keep us ahead of the rest of t…
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Exploring Stine’s Global Presence with Myron Stine
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Forty-five years ago, the Stine brand started out as a small regional brand. Today, Stine has grown into a global brand, with business reach in North America, South America, Europe and China. From the U.S. to Brazil and Ukraine, company president Myron Stine joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss Stine’s growing global footprint and how our work in th…
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Navigating Tar Spot with Meaghan Anderson, ISU Extension and Outreach Field Agronomist
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Meaghan Anderson, field agronomist for central Iowa and industry extension specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, joins host David Thompson for a conversation on tar spot. Tar spot can cause significant yield damage to corn and continues to make its way east to west. As it spreads, growers need to understand what it looks like…
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Celebrating 45 Years of the Stine Brand with Myron Stine
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Stine Seed Company is thrilled to celebrate its 45th anniversary of the Stine brand this year. To commemorate this milestone, company president Myron Stine joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss what this achievement means for the business. As the son of company founder Harry Stine, Myron shares his earliest memories of Stine and how it’s grown to bec…
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Telling the Story of Agriculture with Duane Murley
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AM 540 KWMT farm director Duane Murley is passionate about many things, but telling the stories of agriculture is among the top. Get to know about Duane’s background in ag, what drives him to stay in the know of the latest news, and how his role has changed since he started in ag radio nearly four decades ago in this episode of the Stine Seedcast. …
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From Research to Retail: Bringing Stine Corn Genetics to Market
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Stine national corn product manager Brian Hartman joins the Stine Seedcast to discuss all things corn. From the new hybrids that come out of our corn breeding program to product selection and placement and the expansion of our corn portfolio, Brian provides a deep dive into the products we trust to place in our growers’ fields to maximize yield. Ma…
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Cultivating Leadership in Agriculture with Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson
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Brent Johnson, a fifth-generation farmer from Calhoun County, Iowa, knows farming is his true calling. He operates a farm with his wife, LuAnn, son, Matt and daughter-in-law, Rebekah. Johnson understands the importance of advocating for agriculture not just for his own operation but for the industry as a whole. As president of the Iowa Farm Bureau,…
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Longtime Stine independent sales representative Doug Brower celebrated his 40th anniversary with Stine in March 2023. He is one of our longest tenured sales reps, an outstanding brand ambassador and has been instrumental in our four plus decades of growth. From providing boots on the ground support to sell Stine corn and soybean seed in his region …
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Advocating for the Future of Ag with Ray Gaesser
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With five decades of farming the family land in southwest Iowa under his belt and years of experience advocating for American farmers, Ray Gaesser has a phenomenal and inspirational story to share. On this episode, Ray joins host David Thompson to discuss circular agriculture, succession planning and his involvement in state and national ag organiz…
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders with Iowa FFA President Sam Martin
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With 260 school chapters and 19,000 members, Iowa FFA is one of the largest student organizations in the state. The future of agriculture has never looked brighter! In this episode of the Stine Seedcast, we sit down with Iowa FFA President Sam Martin to explore what FFA represents and how his experience with the organization has evolved and helped …
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As we continue our monthlong celebration of women in ag, we look back at some of our past Women in Ag interviews. From educators molding young minds to industry leaders who have blazed their way in agriculture, we revisit the conversations of some inspiring women who are essential in driving the ag industry forward. Make sure you stay up to date on…
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Creating a Farming Legacy with Kyla Berry
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Northwest Missouri native Kyla Berry is a self-proclaimed “Farm Uber.” As a mom of three young children, a partner on her family farm and health and fitness coach, she understands how to prioritize work and family. This former educator turned farm partner says it takes all hands on deck to get through the busy seasons, but family always comes first…
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Weather Patterns and Their Impact on Crop Production with John Baranick
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Weather is one of the main elements a grower can’t control each year, but modern-day technology is clearing the path for meteorologists to make more accurate predictions that will allow growers more time to plan ahead. On this episode of the Stine Seedcast, John Baranick, a meteorologist for DTN, joins host David Thompson to discuss how he uses wea…
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Planter Maintenance and Upgrades with Bryan Porter of Porter’s Ag Solutions
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Considering updating your planter? Bryan Porter of Porter’s Ag Solutions shares how his team helps growers rebuild their planters to be more efficient and equipped with today’s precision technology. From hydraulic downforce to weight distribution kits and electric drives, there’s a lot that can be done to rebuild a planter so you don’t have to buy …
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Weed Control Considerations for 2023 and Beyond with Dr. Aaron Hager
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Residuals. Herbicide carryover. Rotational intervals. Herbicide resistance. Trait considerations. Endangered Species Act criteria. All these factors need to be considered when planning for the 2023 planting season and beyond, especially regarding weed control. Join us on this episode of the Stine Seedcast as we discuss all of this and more with Dr.…
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Gleaning 2022 Insights for Success in 2023 with Tom Larson and Tony Lenz
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Growers need to consider the factors that impacted their operations in 2022 to effectively plan for the 2023 planting and growing seasons. Drought and tar spot are two major areas of concern that may carry over from last year. Stine director of agronomy Tom Larson and technical agronomist Tony Lenz sift through the good and the bad of 2022 and how …
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In this episode of the Stine Seedcast, we welcome back Mike Tweedy, vice president of sales for Pattern Ag. Pattern Ag is set to release its 2023 Predictive Analysis Report in January. Mike joins host David Thompson to provide a sneak peek of the findings from the in-depth 2022 soil data analysis — from root rot to anaerobic environments. The two a…
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Yield+ Corn Tour with Myron Stine and Matt Leavitt
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On this episode of the Stine Seedcast, Myron Stine continues his Yield+ Corn Tour and travels to Minot, North Dakota, to meet with grower Matt Leavitt of Leavitt Farms. In an area not typically known for corn production, Matt and his family are making waves by implementing the right cropping practices with the proper hybrid selection to meet yield …
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An Evolution of the Stine Seed Farm with Fred Eby
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“Of all the stories we have at Stine, Fred’s is one of the most fascinating,” says David Thompson, host of the Stine Seedcast. On this episode, longtime Stine employee Fred Eby shares his history with Stine. From his early years working with Harry walking soybeans to his tenure as farm manager, learn about the evolution of our farm operations from …
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Not all seed treatments are created equal. Jay Stroh of Albaugh says it’s important to understand the base products in the treatment and how they can help boost the performance of your crop. “It’s about the active ingredients and not the brand,” he notes. Tune in to this episode of the Stine Seedcast to get a lesson in biologicals, nematicides, ins…
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Stine® is a company driven by research. Planting, managing and harvesting more than a million research plots each year requires some pretty sophisticated equipment. Enter ALMACO — a custom seed research equipment company headquartered in Nevada, Iowa. ALMACO has a deep history of innovation and is a trusted partner in the seed business. In fact, St…
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Stine Seed: The Original Short-Stature Corn Company with Myron Stine
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The ag industry is abuzz with conversations of a revolution. Short-stature corn is changing the game, and more seed companies than ever before are starting to play. At Stine, we’re elated the rest of the industry is taking a leap forward with this way of thinking — a mindset that short-stature corn is the way of the future. We are proud to have bee…
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Maximizing Yields with MX Series Corn by Stine with Myron Stine
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The next evolution of high-yielding corn is here. In this episode of the Stine Seedcast, host David Thompson and Stine President Myron Stine discuss what the company believes to be a big leap forward — MX Series Corn. Myron discusses the origins of MX Series Corn, the features and benefits of the hybrids, and how growers can access these exclusive …
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Best of the Yield+ Corn Tour with Myron Stine: Part 2
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In Part 2 of our Best of the Yield+ Corn Tour series, we explore even more stories from innovative growers who are employing super management strategies to achieve maximum yields on their farms. Myron visits with growers in Iowa and Illinois to explore how they use Stine genetics along with different tactics and inputs to meet their yield goals.Mak…
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