Stine Seedcast

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, Johnson is a strong advocate for agriculture and has received recognition for his le...

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 in central Iowa to advising grower customers on placing the right products in their f...

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 organizations to improve production for the future.

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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 him develop leadership skills that will serve him throughout his career.

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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. 

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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. Get to know Kyla, her background in ag and how she and her husband plan to continue...

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 weather forecasts to help farmers and ag industry professionals make timely operational ...

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 new. Bryan also provides some great tips on prepping your planter for the upcoming se...

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. Aaron Hager — associate professor of weed science in the Department of Crop Sciences...

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 growers can plan ahead to make 2023 their dream year for yield. Also, stay tuned to ...

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 also explore how these findings can help prepare Stine growers for the upcoming planti...

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 goals. This endeavor started with 80-bushel corn but has now picked up to 200+ bushel...

“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 the perspective of Fred Eby.

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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, insecticides and more from a trusted source in the seed treatment industry.

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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, Stine currently has 57 custom ALMACO harvesters and 26 planters that are enabled with A...

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 been on the forefront of this revolution for the past three decades. On this episode, St...

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 products for the 2023 season.

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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.Make sure you stay

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On this special episode of the Stine Seedcast, we revisit some of our grower interviews on Myron Stine’s Yield+ Corn Tour. From Minnesota to Ohio and Iowa, we hear from innovative growers who utilize Stine® genetics and employ “super management” techniques to maximize yield on their farm.

In Part 1 of our “Best of Yield+ Corn Tour” series, we hear from:

Ryan Christopherson, Clarkfield, Minnesota

Mitchell Rohrs, McGuffey, Ohio

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