In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Nicholas Shay from the University of Georgia explores grain production and how integrated grain systems support productivity in challenging environments. He discusses corn, soybean, grain sorghum, and small grains management, along with crop rotation value, disease pressure, and infrastructure considerations. Dr. Shay shares practical strategies to improve efficiency using existing resources and support long-term sustainability. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Disease pressure is by far one of the biggest challenges we face in southern grain production."

Meet the guest: Dr. Nicholas Shay earned his PhD and MS in Crop and Soil Sciences from the University of Georgia and serves as an Assistant Professor and Extension Grains Agronomist based in Tifton, Georgia. His work focuses on corn, soybean, grain sorghum, and small grains systems, emphasizing integrated strategies, efficiency, and long-term sustainability in southern production systems.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:14) Introduction
• (06:59) Research and extension program
• (10:29) Rotation challenges
• (13:24) Rotation value
• (18:44) Planting windows
• (23:56) Grain sorghum insights
• (27:36) Final three questions

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