With the unseasonably warm February temperatures, Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss some important winter annual weed burndown reminders. Plus, they briefly discuss some points on the recent EPA approval of over the top dicamba applications. They conclude the conversation with a new seed treatment in soybeans for red crown rot control.

Derek, Nick and Rodney discuss the top 3 agronomic topics from their respective areas from the 2025 growing season. They also discuss the top 3 learnings from their observations and trials in 2025.

Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss the importance of boron, zinc, and manganese along with how to address each in a fertility plan. Nick and Rodney also discuss important things to think about before switching to a non-gmo corn hybrid.

Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss a few thoughts around seed selection for the 2026 corn and soybean crops. They also discuss the need for contingency nitrogen plans if Mother Nature throws us a curveball in the spring and summer.

Derek, Nick, Rodney give a harvest update along with key takeaways from the 2025 corn and soybean yields. They also discuss timely reminders around fall herbicide applications, stalk degradation, and fall anhydrous applications.

Derek, Nick, and Rodney share the latest updates in their geographies on corn and soybean harvest trends. They also dive a little deeper into phosphorus to aid in fertilizer considerations for the 2026 crop.

Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss current harvest progress and yields across the geography. They also address the questions of: why some are seeing lower test weights in corn this year, and how much yield is lost by allowing soybeans to get to 8% moisture.

Derek, Nick, and Rodney discuss fall herbicide applications, nutrient value in crop residue along with how to manage it, and soil sampling in a dry fall.